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4TheNow MediaStuart McAuliffe, Unity In The CommunityOur next guest on 4TheNow is Stuart McAuliffeTransport Manager at Unity a non- profit UK charity funded by Test Valley Borough Council and Hampshire County Council. The Charity works to bring local organisations together to support the vulnerable and isolated in the Test Valley. At the moment they are in need of volunteer drivers and let’s face it their work is more prevalent than ever as we all recover from the days of lockdown and the overall impact of the pandemic.
2021-11-0214 min
Early Doors Football PodcastEpisode 7 - Emile Heskey, Nadim Badran, Brandon JantzEmile Heskey talks about England's 5-1 win against Germany, Liverpool's title chances and Final Whistle Sports, his new venture with friend and business partner Nadim Badran. Mark chats to Brandon Jantz, the owner of California-based professional football club Temecula FC, and a Manchester United fan in Sweden.As always you can contact the team on earlydoors@4thenow.co.uk
2021-09-281h 024TheNow MediaTracey Rawling-Church, Reading Climate FestivalOur guest this week on 4The now media is Tracey Rawling Church who last year founded the Reading Climate Festival. The festival this year is part of great big green week and kicks off on the 20th September and runs through to Sunday 26th with a great lineup of events at venues and online on how to tackle climate change.
2021-09-1813 min4TheNow MediaEnergy Expert Paul Hughes, Soaring Energy PricesOur guest this week is returning to 4Thenow Paul Hughes an energy broker. Paul chats about wholesale energy prices soaring in the next month affecting millions of households and businesses. And how the only way to keep bills down is by being energy efficient. The soaring wholesale price of gas in the first part of this year recently led the energy regulator Ofgem to increase its price cap, and the 11 million households who pay by direct debit will see prices rise from an average of £1,138 a year to £1,277 from October.
2021-09-1311 min
Let's Have a Breakdown, with Ali and Harry.Episode 38 - Remembrance, National Insurance and the US OpenThe breakdown duo are back after their summer break.
What's on the agenda?
It was 20 years since 9/11, which saw remembrance services take place across the globe.
National insurance hike in the UK - what does it mean for you?
Vaccine passports will not be used domestically in the UK - the team breakdown why.
Emma Raducanu wins the grand slam.
As always you can reach us on breakdown@4thenow.co.uk
Harry and Ali
2021-09-1234 min
4TheNow MediaConnect Reading Are Reconnecting The Local AreaOur guests this week on 4TN are Lorraine Briffit CEO and Annie Willmot Communications consultant from Connect Reading who are reconnecting charities and business after the pandemic. Well doesn’t that sound simple, usually they partner organisations for mutual benefit in the greater Reading area. However, not only are organisations recovering from the pandemic but so are the people behind them. Let’s find out how the reconnection process is going...
2021-08-0814 min4TheNow MediaGeorge McGillivray, The Book On Local MarketingHow times have changed! Our next guest on 4TN is George McGillivray who has been in sales and Marketing since 1974 and recently published The Book On Local Marketing. Since George started out he has learned how to pivot with the times and keep up with the latest trends which has made him a success in online marketing a job very far removed from his early beginnings.
2021-08-0219 min
Let's Have a Breakdown, with Ali and Harry.Episode 37 - Vaccine Passports, Channel 4 and StonehengeGood Morning/Afternoon or Evening!
Your hosts and Ali and Harry debate the use of vaccine passports, as countries around the world consider mandating their use.
Do you have views on vaccine passports? Get in touch: breakdown@4thenow.co.uk
But - it isn't all vaccines. Harry breaks down the potential sell-off of channel 4 and Ali brings up Stonehenge.
2021-08-0126 min4TheNow MediaHelp with Perimenopause! Jeyanthi NairOur next guest on 4tN is Jeyanthi Nair, a nutritionist who specialises in helping women with perimenopause. Menopause affects every woman but is still not yet widely talked about and there does not seem to be enough information from GP’s on how to navigate this area of life. From mood swings to joint pain and other symptoms it is important to get the help and advice you need.
2021-07-2631 min
Let's Have a Breakdown, with Ali and Harry.Episode 36 - Pingdemic, Olympics and Blue Origin.Hello hello!
Ali and Harry are back after a 3 week hiatus. Your hosts were a little busy the past few weeks (we promise they definitely weren't hungover).
This week they talk about the "Pingdemic" and how it is impacting the UK. Ali brings up Tokyo 2020 and Harry admits he hasn't watched any of it yet! Plus... much more!
As always we love to hear from you: breakdown@4thenow.co.uk
2021-07-2533 min4TheNow MediaJonathan Glover, Corporate Tax RebatesOur next guest on 4tn is Jonathan Glover from Corporate Tax Rebates who shares how to claim back tax through a GDPR assessment. #podcast #currentaffairs #GDPR
2021-07-0212 min4TheNow MediaNyasha Gwatidzo, Social Enterprise Success Conference4TN is at the Social Enterprise Success Conference this week on the 24th June and 25th June. The summit highlights how to have social impact and deliver positive change. The two-day event brings together International Keynote Speakers, and those looking to develop social enterprises through talks, networking and workshops. The conference is the brainchild of Social Entrepreneur and global philanthropist Nyasha Gwatidzo and Korinne LePage Transformational Coach and Consultant.
2021-06-2411 min4TheNow MediaTomson Chauke, Reading Community Cup World Refugee Day Football TournamentToday marks the start of Refugee week 2021 and the Reading Refugee Support Group are holding the Reading Community Cup World Refugee Day Football Tournament on Sunday 20th June. Our guest this week on 4TN is Tomson Chauke who heads up their own team Sanctuary Strikers FC. The Reading Community Cup is created in partnership with Reading FC Community Trust, University of Reading, Reading City of Sanctuary and Reading Refugee Support Group.
2021-06-1414 min4TheNow MediaAshley Crowne, The Eternity TreeTalking about the death of a loved one is often hard to do. Our next guest on 4TN Ashley Crowne founder and MD of The Eternity Group a memorial funeral service talks about why he started the business and his vision for a UK Grief Network. #podcast #currentaffairs #griefnetwork #theeternitytree
2021-05-2428 minLet's Have a Breakdown, with Ali and Harry.Episode 31 - Sasha, Ryanair and George Floyd.It's a mini special today. Your hosts Harry and Ali have been flat out elsewhere!
Today they cover some of the most important global issues - in what is shaping up to be the most bonkers news week in a while.
As always you can get in touch on breakdown@4thenow.co.uk
2021-05-2421 min4TheNow MediaAlice Kunjappy Clifton, Community United West BerkshireOur next guest on 4TN is Alice Kunjappy Clifton, Director and Chair of Community United West Berkshire. The organisation began in September 2020 and works to improve inclusivity and equality in the district. Their work is to empower all cultures to be connected and engaged within the community including statutory agencies and public services. #podcast #currentaffairs2021 #community
2021-05-1814 minLet's Have a Breakdown, with Ali and Harry.Episode 30 - Covid, The Gaza Strip and No Masks?The breakdown team worked hard this week to put this podcast together. With the Indian variant on the rise in the UK, what does this mean? They've got analysis of the situation in The Gaza Strip, totally independent. Would you have the covid vaccine if it meant not wearing a mask?
All this and more in Episode 30!
As always you can contact us on breakdown@4thenow.co.uk
2021-05-1627 min4TheNow MediaMental Health Awareness Week with Time To Talk West BerkshireThis week is mental health awareness week and our guests at 4TheNow are Adam Wilshere Ambassador of Time2Talk West Berkshire and Kate Adams Deputy clinical Lead. Kate talks about the young people suffering from mental health through lockdown and the issues the pandemic has brought for some of them. Adam shares his own experiences and how he became an ambassador for the counselling service for 11 to 25 years olds. #podcast #currentaffairs2021 #mentalhealthawarenessweek
2021-05-1415 minLet's Have a Breakdown, with Ali and Harry.Episode 29 - India, Olympics and Trains.Episode 29 is here.
This one is a global bonanza. What is going on in India? Will the olympics go ahead? Which famous dog sadly passed away this week? Let your hosts Ali and Harry take you on a tour of the world's news.
Got a story? breakdown@4thenow.co.uk
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2021-05-0932 min4TheNow MediaCannabis is a drug, isn’t it? Dan Marshall, CBD Business Developer explains!Cannabis is a drug, isn’t it? Our next guest on 4TheNow is Dan Marshall a CBD Cannabidiol Business Developer. He explains the difference between a psychoactive drug and what is a legal food supplement to promote health and wellbeing. The CBD market may still be very young but there is already a lot of research on the effects on a person's health and wellbeing.
2021-04-2919 min4TheNow MediaJohn Richardson, To Renounce Or Not To RenounceRenounce or not to renounce, that is the question?! Expatriation Lawyer John Richardson has returned to 4thenow to discuss renouncing US Citizenship. John helps US persons living abroad to navigate their extraterritorial tax situation and discusses what could be their next move in different financial circumstances. He does not promote renunciation but understands this is a very serious personal dilemma for US persons who fall under FACTA foreign Account Compliance Taxation Act. #podcast #currentaffairs2021 #FACTA #USCitizenshipTaxation
2021-04-2652 min4TheNow MediaCPRE Hampshire, Clean up litter!Our next guest is John Lauwerys Trustee at CPRE Hampshire. Earth day was the week and we talk about the campaign to clear up litter in the countryside and the effect it is having on our environment.
2021-04-2310 min4TheNow MediaLooking at self care with Dr Maureen Baker from HealthilySelf Care, looking after yourself is of the utmost importance and there has never been a time more prevalent during this global pandemic to do just that! Our next guest at 4TheNow is Dr. Maureen Baker Chief Medical Officer of the free app Healthily, an online symptom checker. #podcast #currentaffairs2021 #selfcare #healthcare #healthily
2021-04-1915 min4TheNow MediaSir John Madejski pays tribute to HRH Prince Philip, Duke of EdinburghThere have been tributes to Prince Philip from around the WorldThe Duke of Edinburgh dies at Windsor Castle at the age of 99. The Queen announced the death of her 'beloved husband' with 'Deep Sorrow' on Friday 9th April. 4TN spoke to Sir John Madejski OBE who paid tribute to HRH a remarkable man who devoted his life to public service. #podcast #currentaffairs2021 #news #PrincePhilip #RoyalFamily #LossToTheNation #DeepSorrow #WorldwideTributes
2021-04-1000 min4TheNow MediaRichard Littledale, No Visible ScarThousands of people feel that they never had the opportunity to say goodbye 'properly'. Newbury Minister Richard Littledale lost his wife a few years ago to cancer and is now helping others navigate their grief! His new booklet No Visible Scar is out this month! #podcast #currentaffairs2021
2021-04-0917 min
4TheNow MediaJohn Richardson, Stop Extraterritorial American Taxation.Toronto-based lawyer John Richardson is our guest this week at 4TN. He was born in the United States and has lived almost all of his life outside and spent the best part of a decade helping US Citizens with FATCA the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act. This means all US persons wherever they are living in the world are subject to US-based Citizenship taxation. John has set up a group with Laura Snyder and Karen Alpert called Stop Extraterritorial American Taxation. SEAT is asking anyone affected by this taxation to have their say and put their submissions to the...
2021-04-0251 min4TheNow MediaSteve Masters, Green Party Councillor and The Voice of A ProtestorThis week our guest on 4TN is Steve Masters, Green Party Councillor in West Berkshire and an Anti-HS2 Campaigner who discusses the current protest legislation and vote that passed a crucial hurdle with a majority of over 90 in the House of Commons on Wednesday to crackdown on the right to protest. #podcast #currentaffairs #therighttoprotest
2021-03-2013 min4TheNow MediaPaul Hughes, how quickly are we going to have to clean up our energy?Paul Hughes, an energy broker across the UK is a guest at 4TN to chat about the importance of businesses small or large going green! Tune in to find out more! #podcast #currentaffairs #business
2021-03-1111 minLet's Have a Breakdown, with Ali and Harry.Episode 21 - Guilty, Out of Lockdown and Jackie Weaver.Episode 21, how time flies.
Harry and Ali are trying something new this week. They can now SEE each other while they podcast - let's just say it didn't go to plan this week.
Your hosts talk about Libby Squire, how the UK might lift lockdown and talk more about Jackie Weaver and her new fame.
As always you can get in touch on breakdown@4thenow.co.uk
2021-02-1429 min4TheNow MediaGary McElligot, Theatre Promoter and Company DirectorAli Monjack asks Gary how he is getting on since he has not been able to work for a year due to the Pandemic. Gary like many other Company Directors are struggling to survive without a furlough scheme because they normally survive on dividends!
2021-02-0719 minLet's Have a Breakdown, with Ali and Harry.Episode 20 - Quarantine, Mental Health and Jackie Weaver.Episode 20 is here! What a cracker we have in store for you today.
Ali and Harry have good news about covid vaccines in the UK, and touch on our European friends progress too. We remember Captain Sir Tom Moore. The UK Gov takes a step forward on Mental Health whilst America continues to battle Covid-19. And finally your hosts talk about *that* council meeting.
As always we love to hear from you. Get in touch on breakdown@4thenow.co.uk or our social media channels @breakdownwithus.
2021-02-0727 min4TheNow MediaHolocaust Memorial Day, reflection with Rabbi Jonathan RomainThis year the theme is 'Be the light in the Darkness' Jonathan Romain who has been a Rabbi since 1980 at the Maidenhead Synagogue and is a well-known broadcaster talks about the parallels that we can draw today where such inhumane acts are still taking place across the globe. His message is to think about how democracy is run and how that may affect human rights. A true guiding light, Jonathan always has a pearl of wisdom to impart!
2021-02-0208 minLet's Have a Breakdown, with Ali and Harry.Episode 19 - Fiasco, Light in the Darkness and "He who shall not be Named".We're here - yepp still going strong.
Harry wasn't very well last week, but this week he is back with a vengeance.
So what did our hosts talk about this week? Well....
This week they cover the EU-UK vaccine face off, holocaust remembrance, new trade deals (maybe!!) and of course our former president.
Let us know what you think by following us on Twitter & Facebook @BreakdownWithUs or email us: breakdown@4thenow.co.uk
2021-01-3131 min4TheNow MediaProfessor Brian Frederick at Portsmouth University discusses President Joe Biden's inaugurationNews from the Breakdown team!! We had to cancel our podcast because Harry has been working in a busy newsroom and needs some much-needed rest!😥😴 But we will be back next Sunday at our usual time! Ali, on the other hand, has been busy chatting to Professor Brian Frederick, from LA a criminologist at the University of Portsmouth No Prizes for guessing about what! #podcast #news #breakdown #President
2021-01-2507 min
4TheNow MediaChristmas At Smart Works, ReadingGive The Gift Of Confidence this Christmas and help empower women in the Thames Valley.There is a sack full of pressies in the Smart Works office for Christmas & New year!Hoho tune in to find out more!
2020-11-2010 min