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Northern LightsBritain's Energy Coast Business Cluster Awards 2025The BECBC annual awards are a chance for companies, individuals and charities to get together and celebrate success in West Cumbria.Held at Energus on 20th November, a dozen awards were made in highly competitive categories.In the hour before the event began we went backstage to meet a variety of nominees and hear from Chief Executive Dianne Richardson and Head Judge John Grainger about what makes the awards so special.We hear from Dr Zoe Billings, Natasha Banks of Great North Air Ambulance, Clint Stamper, Adam Pearson of Adamedia, Mark Telford of...
2025-11-2131 min
Assa MarraEpisode 13. Dianne RichardsonEpisode 13 brings us Dianne Richardson – raised in Mirehouse, West Cumbria, a place lacking polish and sophistication but deep in community spirit. Her career path is eclectic - swearing never to work in nuclear Dianne has ventured through many careers - but nothing is wasted - everything repurposed.West Cumbria once rang with industry – from Marchon’s chemical works to Kangol’s iconic headwear, and the coal mines that powered a nation. But as those employers disappeared, they took thousands of jobs with them. Today, one major employer remains: Sellafield. It supports livelihoods, but it also dominates the lands...
2025-07-0145 min
Northern LightsNorthern Lights - Ep1 Dianne Richardson, the CEO of Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC), Port of Barrow, Redmayne 1860 and The Yan.Quality news and interviews from Cumbria’s business community.We’re out across the county to bring you a true taste of what’s happening and gather opinions from those in the know.In our first edition Dianne Richardson, the CEO of Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC), joins Business Crack's Nigel Thompson.We discuss the Chancellor's Spring Statement, consider Barrow port's new Royal name, hear from the award-winning (and fiercely Cumberland-based!) tailor and taste the innovative Lake District take on a Scottish staple.Get the Crack from Cumbria’s first choice fo...
2025-04-1422 min
Mamas Gone MadEpisode 52 - Am I crazy for worrying this much!?In this episode I open up about mine and my husbands worries over parenting and marriage as I question whether it's normal to worry so often!? Email ➡️ mamasgonemad23@gmail.com Instagram ➡️ @MamasGoneMad_Podcasthttps://becbc.glueup.com/event... Use code "Mama10" for 10% off any order over £15 for the entire month of February from Crest Candles!https://crest-candlesuk.square...
2024-02-1939 min
BECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast - Charlotte Kelly 'Exit Interview'In this episode, Shadow Board Chair Jason Savage speaks to Charlotte Kelly about her time on the Shadow Board as she steps down after four years!
2022-09-0710 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast - Adam Pearson 'Exit Interview'In this episode, Shadow Board Chair Jason Savage speaks to Adam Pearson about his time on the Shadow Board as he steps down after four years!
2022-09-0714 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast - Robin Spurr 'Exit Interview'In this episode, Shadow Board Chair Jason Savage speaks to Robin Spurr about her time on the Shadow Board as she steps down after two years!
2022-09-0707 min
BECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - The Harrison Network (Micro Business)In this episode Jason, Shadow Board Chair, speaks to Lucy Harrison from the Harrison Network on their win of the Micro Business Award at the 2022 BECBC Awards.
2022-08-0106 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - Circular1 (Startup Business)In this episode Jason, current shadow board chair, speaks with Stuart MacLennan from Circular1 Health and why they were awarded Start Up Business of the Year at the BECBC Awards 2022.
2022-07-2909 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - Red Engineering (Innovation Award)In this episode Jason, current Shadow Board Chair, speaks with Toby Bailey, Business Development Director at Red Engineering following their win of the Innovation Award at the BECBC Awards 2022.
2022-07-2705 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - Mathew Tomkinson (Shadow Board Award)In this episode Jason, Shadow Board Chair, Speaks to Mathew Tomkinson from Responsive Training Services about why he won the Shadow Board Award at the BECBC Awards 2022.
2022-07-2508 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - Delkia (Growing Business)In this episode Jason, current Shadow Board Chair, speaks with Mark Sisson, Nuclear Relationship Manager at Delkia, following their win of the Growing Business Award at the BECBC Awards 2022.
2022-07-2204 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - Robin Spurr (Rising Star Award)In this episode Jason, current Shadow Board Chair, speaks with Robin Spurr following her win of the Rising Star Award at the BECBC Awards 2022.
2022-07-2003 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - Cumbria Manufacturing Alliance (Collaboration Award Highly Commended)In this podcast, Emmy Richardson, Member of the BECBC Shadow Board, speaks to Sean Saunders and Callum Woodend, representing Cumbria Manufacturing Alliance, who were award highly commended for the 2022 BECBC Collaboration Award.
Cumbria Manufacturing Alliance: https://cumbriamanufacturingalliance.co.uk/
2022-07-1806 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - One Aim (Social Value Award)In this episode Jason, current Shadow Board Chair, speaks with Luke Richardson, Head of Social Value at One Aim, following their win of the Social Value Award at the BECBC Awards 2022.
2022-07-1504 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - Indelible Data (Developing the Next Generation)In this episode Jason, current Shadow Board Chair, speaks with Georgia Routledge, Office manager at Indelible Data, following their win of the Developing the Next Generation Award at the BECBC Awards 2022.
2022-07-1304 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - Bechtel / Cavendish (Collaboration Award)In this podcast, Emmy Richardson, Member of the BECBC Shadow Board, speaks to Mike Higgins who was representing the winners of the 2022 BECBC Collaboration Award: Bechtel Cavendish Nuclear Solutions.
Bechtel: https://www.bechtel.com/
Cavendish: https://www.cavendishnuclear.com/
BECBC Award Winners: https://www.becbusinesscluster.co.uk/news/becbc-award-winners-announced
2022-07-1109 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - Morgan Sindall (Environmental Award)In this episode Jason, current Shadow Board Chair, speaks with Ursula Jordan, Senior Communications Officer at Morgan Sindall following their win of the Environmental Award at the BECBC Awards 2022.
2022-07-0806 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - Tetra Tech (Inspiring People)In this episode Jason, current Shadow Board Chair, speaks with Craig Hatch, President of Tetra Tech UK, following their win of the Inspiring People Award at the BECBC Awards 2022.
2022-07-0605 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards 2022 Podcast - Prima Uno (Business of the Year 2022)In this episode Jason, current Shadow Board Chair, speaks with Sarah Purdham, Managing Director of Prima Uno, following their win as Business of the Year at the BECBC Awards 2022.
2022-07-0405 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast - Gary ShuttleworthIn this episode Rhianna, from our shadow board, speaks to Gary Shuttleworth one of our BECBC Directors.
2022-06-1011 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast - Ruth SellickIn this episode Rhianna, from our shadow board, speaks to Ruth Sellick BECBC Deputy Chair. This episode was recorded in 2021.
2022-06-1014 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast - Centre for Leadership PerformanceIn this podcast Jason, BECBC SB Chair, speaks to Catherine Eve about the Centre for Leadership Performance and their new website. You can find out more about CfLP on their website here: https://www.cforlp.org.uk/
2022-06-1008 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessGerard Richardson MBE - Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria 2022In the next instalment of the BECBC Shadow Board Podcast, Adam Pearson from our Shadow Board chats to Gerard Richardson MBE, Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Cumbria. Gerard takes use through his career, his aspirations in his new role and some personal insights.
2022-06-0651 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessShadow Board Podcast - Tom ScaifeIn this instalment of the Shadow Board Podcasts, Robin Spurr speaks to BECBC Legal Director Tom Scaife.
2022-04-2523 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessShadow Board Podcast - Lee GrearsIn the next instalment of the Shadow Board Podcast, Jason Savage speaks to new BECBC Chair Lee Grears.
2022-04-2521 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessShadow Board Podcast - Andrew ClitheroeIn the next instalment of the Shadow Board Podcasts, Jason Savage speaks to BECBC Finance Director Andrew Clitheroe.
2022-04-2516 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Awards - Shadow Board Award Sponsors Sunbelt RentalsCharlotte from our Shadow Board speaks to Sunbelt Rentals Ltd, the sponsors of the Shadow Board Award at the BECBC awards in May 2022.
2022-04-2514 min
Business JuiceThe Leadership Journey with Dianne Richardson, CEO BECBCThis episode is the first in our second series of podcasts. Our second series will be exploring leadership journeys and the question of 'what kind of leadership is needed?' at a time when life and work feels uncertain, when globalisation and local priorities seem at odds. Our first episode in this second series is a conversation with the CEO for Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster, Dianne Richardson. Quite quickly we discover that Dianne is all bout people - listen in and be inspired in your own leadership. Support the showBusiness Juice is...
2021-12-2237 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast - Peter Fleming (BECBC Board Director)In this instalment of the BECBC Shadow Board Podcasts our Shadow Board Chair, Jason Savage, has a chat with Board Director Peter Fleming. Make sure you check out the rest of the podcasts on our website https://www.becbusinesscluster.co.uk/...
2021-10-2928 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessIvan Baldwin - Marketing & Business Development, Bechtel & BECBC Chair | BECBC Shadow Board Podcast | 2021Chair of BECBC, Ivan Baldwin, sits down with Shadow Board member, Adam Pearson, to discuss his role within the Business Cluster, his career to date and a bit about his personal life.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies with business interests in West Cumbria. BECBC member benefits include networking, promotion, knowledge sharing, specialist sector groups and relationship development with key stakeholders in the supply chain and Cumbrian economy. For more info visit: www.becbusinesscluster.co.uk
2021-04-1646 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessCOVID-19 Podcast Series - Episode 5Stephen McCullough (Armstrong Watson), Becca Lutwyche (Sellafield Ltd), and Dougal Monk (KBR) join Shadow Board members, Rhianna Smith and Adam Pearson to discuss how their organisations have dealt with the challenges presented by COVID-19.
2021-01-2223 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessCOVID-19 Podcast Series - Episode 4Jutta Devenish (Zeitgeist Communications), Kirsten Prosser (Financial Insights), Dick Monaghan (Delkia) and James Miller (PWHytek) join Shadow Board members, Rhianna Smith and Adam Pearson to discuss how their organisations have dealt with the challenges presented by COVID-19.
2021-01-2227 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessCOVID-19 Podcast Series - Episode 3Joanne Chambers (Lakeland Capabilities), Ian Dolman (CambridgeHOK) and Lee Grears (Responsive Ltd) join Shadow Board members, Rhianna Smith and Adam Pearson to discuss how their organisations have dealt with the challenges presented by COVID-19.
2021-01-2237 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessCOVID-19 Podcast Series - Episode 2Janine Claber (Marick Communications), Tom Scaife (Baines Wilson) and Elsa Mason (DMA Safety Management) join Shadow Board members, Rhianna Smith and Adam Pearson to discuss how their organisations have dealt with the challenges presented by COVID-19.
2021-01-2236 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessCOVID-19 Podcast Series - Episode 1Andrew Armitage (A Digital) and Ardrienne Easterbrook (Energus) join Shadow Board members, Rhianna Smith and Adam Pearson to discuss how their organisations have dealt with the challenges presented by COVID-19.
2021-01-2232 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessMarcia Reid Fotheringham, JP, DL | BECBC Patron 2020 | BECBC Shadow Board PodcastIn this special episode of the Shadow Board Podcast, Rhianna Smith and Adam Pearson are delighted to join BECBC's new Patron for 2020, Marcia Reid Fotheringham. Listen as Marcia shares her story of her diverse career, culminating in being made High Sheriff of Cumbria for 2019/20.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies with business interests in West Cumbria. BECBC member benefits include networking, promotion, knowledge sharing, specialist sector groups and relationship development with key stakeholders in the supply chain and Cumbrian economy. For more info v...
2020-10-1344 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessDianne Richardson, KBR Social Impact Lead & BECBC Director | BECBC Shadow Board Podcast | 2020On this week's episode of the Shadow Board Podcast, Dianne Richardson joins Adam Pearson to discuss the various roles she has - one of which being a Director of the Business Cluster, another is her recent appointment as Social Impact Lead for KBR.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies with business interests in West Cumbria. BECBC member benefits include networking, promotion, knowledge sharing, specialist sector groups and relationship development with key stakeholders in the supply chain and Cumbrian economy. For more info visit: w...
2020-03-1219 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessMike Starkie, Elected Mayor of Copeland | BECBC Shadow Board Podcast | 2020During his visit to the BECBC monthly meeting in March, Elected Mayor of Copeland Mike Starkie, sat down with Adam Pearson to chat about his role as Mayor, some of the opportunities and challenges facing the borough and also about his personal career journey.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies with business interests in West Cumbria. BECBC member benefits include networking, promotion, knowledge sharing, specialist sector groups and relationship development with key stakeholders in the supply chain and Cumbrian economy. For more info v...
2020-03-0518 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Member Podcasts | Kinetic Energy - Steve Whitehead & Bill Roberts (2019)Jutta Devenish and Adam Pearson went to visit BECBC members company, Kinetic Energy, and spoke to two of their team members - Steve Whitehead and Bill Roberts about their innovative new technology.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies with business interests in West Cumbria. BECBC member benefits include networking, promotion, knowledge sharing, specialist sector groups and relationship development with key stakeholders in the supply chain and Cumbrian economy. For more info visit: www.becbusinesscluster.co.uk
2020-01-0606 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast | Tom Samson, CEO - Guardian Power | 2019Mohammad Hossain and Adam Pearson caught up with Tom Samson at the Global Reach Conference in Manchester. Over his career, Tom has held a number of roles in the energy sector around the world, but is best known locally for leading the team at NuGeneration (NuGen) up until the end of 2018. Since then he's formed the company Guardian Power - he joined us to discuss this new venture and a bit about about his career to date.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies...
2019-11-2221 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast | Rob Davies, COO - China General Nuclear UK | 2019Rob Ward and Adam Pearson sat down with Rob Davies at the Global Reach Conference in November, held in Manchester. Rob is COO at China General Nuclear UK (CGN UK), the company who are involved in the construction of up to 3 new nuclear power projects in the UK.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies with business interests in West Cumbria. BECBC member benefits include networking, promotion, knowledge sharing, specialist sector groups and relationship development with key stakeholders in the supply chain and Cumbrian...
2019-11-2212 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast | The Rt Hon Hazel Blears | 2019Jason Savage and Adam Pearson were pleased to sit down with The Rt Hon Hazel Blears to discuss her life and career. Hazel was a Labour MP from 1997 to 2015, representing Salford and Eccles. She held many senior positions in government, including Chairman of the Labour party between 2006 and 2007 and Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government from 2007 to 2009, when she resigned. More recently Hazel has joined the Co-op Group as a board member and is involved locally in West Cumbria with the Well Whitehaven project.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led...
2019-11-2245 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast | Adriènne Kelbie, Chief Executive - Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) | 2019Jason Savage and Adam Pearson caught up with the Chief Executive of the Office for Nuclear Regulation, Adriènne Kelbie, during a visit she was making to Cumbria. Adriènne talked about her personal journey, previous roles she’s done, her current role within the ONR, and other initiatives she’s involved in, such as Women in Nuclear (WiN).
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies with business interests in West Cumbria. BECBC member benefits include networking, promotion, knowledge sharing, specialist sector groups and relati...
2019-11-2233 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast | Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mrs Claire Hensman | 2019Jason Savage and Adam Pearson were pleased to be joined by the Lord-Lieutenant of Cumbria, Mrs Claire Hensman, for the next BECBC Shadow Board Podcast. As Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Hensman is Her Majesty The Queen's representative in the county. It is her duty to uphold the dignity of the Crown, to give encouragement to voluntary service and to take an active interest in the business and social life of the county and the voluntary activity that goes on in it.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to...
2019-11-2227 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast | Michael Pemberton, CEO - BEC | 2019Earlier in 2019, Jason Savage and Adam Pearson sat down with the CEO of BEC, a property development company with a difference. Michael spoke about some of the exciting projects BEC are delivering within West Cumbria, as well as talking us through his varied career journey.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies with business interests in West Cumbria. BECBC member benefits include networking, promotion, knowledge sharing, specialist sector groups and relationship development with key stakeholders in the supply chain and Cumbrian economy. For more...
2019-11-2241 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast | Emma-Jayne Gooch, Head of Supply Chain Development & Innovation -Sellafield Ltd | 2019Ruth Sellick and Adam Pearson caught up with a familiar face of BECBC, Emma-Jayne Gooch, Head of Supply Chain Development & Innovation at Sellafield Ltd. They heard about her upbringing, early careers and now more recently how she's found herself working for Sellafield.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies with business interests in West Cumbria. BECBC member benefits include networking, promotion, knowledge sharing, specialist sector groups and relationship development with key stakeholders in the supply chain and Cumbrian economy. For more info visit: www...
2019-11-2228 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast | Dr Tim Stone CBE, Chairman - Nuclear Industry Association | 2019Recorded during a visit to West Cumbria, Alex Grainger and Adam Pearson had the opportunity to speak to Tim Stone, Chairman of the Nuclear Industry Association, about his life and career.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies with business interests in West Cumbria. BECBC member benefits include networking, promotion, knowledge sharing, specialist sector groups and relationship development with key stakeholders in the supply chain and Cumbrian economy. For more info visit: www.becbusinesscluster.co.uk
2019-11-2124 minBECBC: Where Energy meets BusinessBECBC Shadow Board Podcast | Bret Kugelmass, Managing Director - Energy Impact Center | 2019Recorded at the Global Reach 2019 Conference, listen as Alex Grainger and Adam Pearson chat to Bret Kugelmass, Managing Director of US-based Energy Impact Center. Bret is also host of the Titans of Nuclear Podcast.
Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster (BECBC) is a private sector led organisation, with over 300 members from SMEs to global companies with business interests in West Cumbria. BECBC member benefits include networking, promotion, knowledge sharing, specialist sector groups and relationship development with key stakeholders in the supply chain and Cumbrian economy. For more info visit: www.becbusinesscluster.co.uk
2019-11-1915 min