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Inside Out: A Yoga Therapy PodcastEpisode 10: Robbie's StoryImportant Listener Information:This episode includes a discussion of Ayahuasca use and the severe mental health challenges Robbie faced as a result. As Yoga Therapists, we want to make it clear that we do not recommend or endorse the use of any substances for the symptom management of any health condition. In this conversation, we approached the topic with compassion, curiosity, and without judgment.This episode is Robbie’s story; he joins us to share his personal journey from struggling with severe childhood anxiety to taking Ayahuasca to becoming what he refers to...2025-06-261h 02
The Ledger Lounge - Build A Better BusinessE9 - Intimate AccountingMatthew and Katie are joined by producer Matt to talk about the benefits of getting an accountant on board with your business from the beginning. The Ledger Lounge is hosted by Matthew Taylor , Katie Allan and Lauren Thompson from James Scott Accountants in Oldham, Greater Manchester. It is recorded at and produced by KUPOD Productions, Oldham. Audio by Matt Dean with video by Eddie Corteen. 2025-06-2536 minInside Out: A Yoga Therapy PodcastEpisode 9: Burn Out with Amanda CangelosiIn this episode, we’re joined by the lovely Amanda Cangelosi, a Yoga Therapist who specialises in burnout, particularly for women. Amanda helps women reconnect with their bodies after trauma, chronic stress, and burnout, empowering them to set healthy boundaries and break free from the patterns of people-pleasing and over-achieving.We dive into the growing issue of burnout, with alarming statistics showing high levels of stress across the UK. Amanda shares her insights on how Yoga Therapy can be a powerful tool for healing, and offers practical advice for managing and recovering from burnout....2025-06-1959 minThe Ledger Lounge - Build A Better BusinessE8 - VAT & MeIn this episode Matthew and Katie scratch the surface on the huge topic that is VAT. The Ledger Lounge is hosted by Matthew Taylor , Katie Allan and Lauren Thompson from James Scott Accountants in Oldham, Greater Manchester. It is recorded at and produced by KUPOD Productions, Oldham. Audio by Matt Dean with video by Eddie Corteen. 2025-06-1825 minInside Out: A Yoga Therapy PodcastEpisode 8: Stress ScienceIn this episode, Sophie and Jane take a deep dive into the science of stress, unpacking how our bodies are affected by the demands of modern life. Building on previous discussions about the vagus nerve and the autonomic nervous system, they explore how the fast-paced, always-on nature of the 24/7 world we live in is wiring us for chronic stress and burnout.From the biological responses triggered by stress to the long-term impacts on our health, Sophie and Jane explain why we’re often stuck in fight-or-flight mode, constantly reacting to the pressures of modern life. But just as...2025-06-1241 minThe Ledger Lounge - Build A Better BusinessE7 - A BIG ONE - Making Tax Digital For Income TaxHopefully that attention grabbing subject line has grabbed your attention cos you're going to need to know all about Making Tax Digital. Since we have your attention, let Matthew, Katie and Lauren explain...The Ledger Lounge is hosted by Matthew Taylor , Katie Allan and Lauren Thompson from James Scott Accountants in Oldham, Greater Manchester. It is recorded at and produced by KUPOD Productions, Oldham. Audio by Matt Dean with video by Eddie Corteen. 2025-06-1128 minInside Out: A Yoga Therapy PodcastEpisode 7: Habit & Change ToolsIn this episode, Sophie and Jane continue their exploration of habit and change, focusing on the practical tools and techniques that can help us make lasting shifts in our lives. Building on their previous discussion about the challenges behind habit formation, they dive into some specific methods Yoga Therapy offers to support change.From ancient wisdom to modern practices, they discuss certain tools that help balance the mind and body, allowing us to approach change with patience and mindfulness. Sophie and Jane highlight how Yoga Therapy techniques like breathwork, movement, and meditation can rewire the nervous system...2025-06-0534 minThe Ledger Lounge - Build A Better BusinessE6 - Shaking Up The Accounting World!Matthew and Katie return from the Digital Accounting Show with news of AI developments and we delve into understanding Directors Loan Accounts.The Ledger Lounge is hosted by Matthew Taylor , Katie Allan and Lauren Thompson from James Scott Accountants in Oldham, Greater Manchester. It is recorded at and produced by KUPOD Productions, Oldham. Audio by Matt Dean with video by Eddie Corteen. 2025-06-0429 minInside Out: A Yoga Therapy PodcastEpisode 6: Habit & Change PhilosophyIn this episode, Sophie and Jane dive into the Yoga philosophy behind habit formation and change, exploring why so many people struggle with New Year’s resolutions. Recorded in the second week of February, the episode reflects on studies showing that around 80% of people give up on their resolutions by this time, raising the question: why do habits prove so persistent, and why is it so challenging to make lasting changes...Has the shift in New Year’s Day from March 25th to January 1st (in 1752!) contributed to the struggle as we are encouraged to start our reso...2025-05-2935 minThe Ledger Lounge - Build A Better BusinessE5 - Solving Late PaymentsCashflow is vital to keep any business going and in this week's episode, Matthew, Katie and Lauren discuss the impact it has and tips to help make sure that you're paid on time, every time! The Ledger Lounge is hosted by Matthew Taylor , Katie Allan and Lauren Thompson from James Scott Accounting in Oldham, Greater Manchester. It is recorded at and produced by KUPOD Productions, Oldham. Audio by Matt Dean with video by Eddie Corteen. 2025-05-2823 minInside Out: A Yoga Therapy PodcastEpisode 5: Community... Accessible, Inclusive, TogetherIn this episode, Sophie and Jane delve into the profound role of community within Yoga, exploring its significance and the transformative impact of making Yoga accessible to all, especially those who feel it's beyond their reach.In today's fast-paced world, feelings of isolation are increasingly common. Yoga offers more than individual well-being; it fosters a sense of belonging and connection. Studies have shown that practicing Yoga in a group setting can alleviate loneliness and enhance social bonds, providing participants with a supportive network that extends beyond the mat. However...2025-05-2240 minThe Ledger Lounge - Build A Better BusinessE4 - Starting A Business The Right WayIn this episode producer Matt joins the conversation as a small business owner and client of James Scott to discuss the challenges of starting a business and why getting an accountant on board early is so important.The Ledger Lounge is hosted by Matthew Taylor , Katie Allan and Lauren Thompson from James Scott Accountants in Oldham, Greater Manchester. It is recorded at and produced by KUPOD Productions, Oldham. Audio by Matt Dean with video by Eddie Corteen. 2025-05-2134 minInside Out: A Yoga Therapy PodcastEpisode 4: Bad Gurus & The Ethics of YogaImportant Listener Information:In this episode, we discuss the topics of sexual abuse and coercive control amongst other things. As Yoga Therapists, we both want to make it absolutely clear that we do not recommend or condone engaging in any sexual acts whatsoever in any type of Yoga class—group or one-to-one. If you have experienced sexual trauma or coercion, or are simply interested and curious in learning more about your sexuality, we strongly encourage seeking support from a qualified healthcare professional. Your GP can provide guidance and signpost you to a licensed sexual therapist for ap...2025-05-151h 03The Ledger Lounge - Build A Better BusinessE3 - Embracing Digital SolutionsIn this episode we meet new recruit to the podcast, Lauren Thompson and discuss the benefits of the digital solutions accountants can offer their clients to help save time, manage cash flow and make better business decisions. The Ledger Lounge is hosted by Matthew Taylor , Katie Allan and Lauren Thompson from James Scott Accountants from Oldham, Greater Manchester. It is recorded at and produced by KUPOD Productions, Oldham. Audio by Matt Dean with video by Eddie Corteen. 2025-05-1430 min
The Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE16 - Season One Wrap Up: Reflections & RevelationsAs Christal and Lisa wrap up an incredible first season of The Sober Freedom Podcast, they take a heartfelt look back at the powerful conversations and remarkable guests who have graced the mic.Throughout the season, some key themes have consistently emerged — each shedding light on the complex and often hidden ways alcohol affects our lives:How alcohol intensifies the challenges of ADHD, peri/menopause, anxiety, and overall mental and physical wellbeingThe early roots of drinking and the pressure to fit inThe strain alcohol can place on our closest re...2025-05-0843 minInside Out: A Yoga Therapy PodcastEpisode 3: Meet Sophie CogginsIn this episode, Sophie Coggins shares her story—how she went from studying Psychology, to working as an Occupational Therapist in the NHS, to becoming a Yoga Therapist and founding Move & Heal CIC.It's been a winding path for her, shaped by deep personal loss, a passion for people, and a drive to bring healing where it’s needed most. After the passing of her wonderful Dad, she set off travelling the world—and everywhere she went, she found Yoga. Or maybe Yoga found her. Either way, it became her lifeline.Here, she talks about the te...2025-05-081h 03The Ledger Lounge - Build A Better BusinessE2 - Make It Less Taxing!In this episode, Matthew and Katie have a look at everyone's favourite topic...tax!The Ledger Lounge is hosted by Matthew Taylor and Katie Allan from James Scott Accountants from Oldham, Greater Manchester. It is recorded at and produced by KUPOD Productions, Oldham. Audio by Matt Dean with video by Eddie Corteen. 2025-05-0826 minInside Out: A Yoga Therapy PodcastEpisode 2 : Meet Jane CraggsIn this episode, Sophie gets to do one of her favourite things: Sit back and listen to her Teacher and co-host, Jane Craggs, share her story. And trust me, it’s a good one.Jane is a Yoga educator, community builder, and fierce advocate for justice in the Yoga world. She’s also the only Svastha Yoga Therapy teacher trainer in the UK—and the teacher who guided me through my own training journey.We chat about her journey into Yoga back in the 90s, how she went from theatre production to yoga teacher training in Mad...2025-05-0159 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE15 - Vicky - Finding My Happy Balance Through SobrietyLisa and Christal are joined by Vicky, founder of My Happy Balance, as she reflects on the life-changing moment that led her to sobriety five years ago. A sense of deep disconnection at a friend’s wedding became the turning point, prompting Vicky to take an honest look at her relationship with alcohol—and she didn’t like what she saw.Vicky opens up about the inner conflict she faced: the overwhelming desire to stop using alcohol as a coping mechanism while still feeling the pull to drink. She shares how she created rules to mask her drinki...2025-05-0149 minThe Ledger Lounge - Build A Better BusinessE1 - Introducing The Ledger LoungeJames Scott have 40 years of accounting and business advisory experience to share, so they're inviting you into the Ledger Lounge! In this episode you'll meet Matthew and Katie from the company as they embark on their podcasting journey...The Ledger Lounge is hosted by Matthew Taylor and Katie Allan from James Scott Accountants in Oldham, Greater Manchester. It is recorded at and produced by KUPOD Productions, Oldham. Audio by Matt Dean and video by Eddie Corteen. 2025-04-2431 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE14 - A Soulful Catch-Up: Reflections, Growth & Goddess VibesIn this heartfelt episode, Lisa and Christal sit down for a much-needed catch-up, reflecting on the powerful personal stories and professional insights shared by recent guests.They open up about the changes they’ve been making in their own lives, including new practices they’re exploring to support their mental health, wellbeing, and personal growth.The episode also dives into their restorative experience at The Goddess Movement day retreat – a space dedicated to healing, empowerment, and connection.Curious to learn more about the retreat? Head over to Instagram: @thegoddess_wellness_movement...2025-04-2436 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE13 - Why the Pain? with Nadine Pittam, Counsellor & PsychotherapistIn this powerful and compassionate episode, Lisa and Christal are in conversation with Nadine Pittam, a counsellor, psychotherapist, to explore what really lies beneath our drinking habits. Together, we dig into the deeper emotional roots of alcohol use—and the liberation that comes from finally facing the pain that alcohol has been masking. So often, alcohol isn’t the problem—it’s the solution we’ve turned to in order to silence discomfort, override our feelings, and survive in a world full of social expectations. But what happens when we stop drinking alcohol and all those emotions...2025-04-1143 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE12 - Radical Change and Finding Purpose with CatTrigger Warning:This episode touches on sensitive topics such as addiction, family complexities, COVID 19, and grief. Please listen with care.This episode is a raw and inspiring conversation about turning pain into purpose, embracing change, and creating something positive out of loss. Don't miss Cat’s powerful story and her commitment to helping others find their path to recovery.In this episode, we continue Cat’s story from the previous episode. Cat shares her personal journey of breaking old patterns and embracing radical change. Her path toward recovery began with a simple yet profo...2025-04-0340 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE11 - Cat’ s Journey to Freedom and TransformationTrigger Warning:This episode touches on sensitive topics such as addiction, family complexities, and grief. Please listen with care.Welcome to another powerful episode of the Sober Freedom Podcast! In today’s episode, we’re honoured to be joined by Cat, the founder of Yoga Up – a yoga and wellness business based in Manchester. Since 2017, Cat has been dedicated to helping people of all ages manage their mental and physical health through practices such as breathwork, meditation, cold water therapy, and fitness.We dive into the journey of self-discovery with Cat, w...2025-03-2741 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE10 - Finding Freedom – Si's Journey to an Alcohol-Free LifeIn this episode of the Sober Freedom Podcast, hosts Lisa and Christal are joined by Simon (Si), Christal's partner, as they explore his personal journey to an alcohol-free life. Si opens up about the key events that led him to make the decision to stop drinking.Si shares the pivotal moment when he experienced a panic attack while driving the day after a night out, and how that incident planted the seed to reevaluate his relationship with alcohol. He talks about his desire to quit smoking and how it intertwined with his journey to sobriety. Si also...2025-03-1351 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE9 - Building the Foundations for Lasting Sobriety with Claire DewIn this week’s episode of the Sober Freedom Podcast, Christal and Lisa sit down with Claire Dew, Stress Resilience and Health and Nutrition Coach. Claire opens up about her personal experience of how she used alcohol as a coping mechanism whilst navigating life with a young baby, and the isolation and overwhelm a new baby can bring. Claire shares her personal experience and how her vast training in neuroscience, emotional intelligence and eating psychology led her to conclude alcohol was mis-aligned with her values. Her sober journey began in April 2022 when she listened to the deep kn...2025-03-0646 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE8 - Navigating Sobriety & Personal GrowthThis week, we welcome Matt Dean, podcast producer, back to the show for an insightful update following his experience with Dry January. He shares his commitment to honoring his plans, taking responsibility, and showing up more intentionally.In this episode, we dive into the benefits of facing challenging situations without the crutch of alcohol and how sobriety can bring a sense of clarity, especially during tough times. We explore the concept of personal growth in the absence of alcohol, shedding light on the journey of discovering who we are without it, and getting comfortable with ourselves. Along...2025-02-2744 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE7 - Not So Secretly SoberMeet Siobhan O’Connor, who stopped drinking on her 28th Birthday following the events of a Disney Bottomless brunch. Now six years sober Siobhan reflects on how she started drinking to fit in and feel comfortable in her own skin. In this honest and entertaining conversation we explore the pivotal moments in Siobhan’s life and where she is now; Co - founder of her marketing agency Outsauced media and sober icon @notsosecretlysober living a fulfilled and fun alcohol free life!The Sober Freedom podcast is hosted by Christal Dauncey and Lisa McGinnis.To...2025-02-201h 01The Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE6 - ImpactsIn this episode we take stock of the sometimes surprising impacts of the Sober Freedom Podcast.We cover the challenges and wins of living alcohol free and revisit past versions of ourselves. We consider how drinking alcohol can keep us stuck in a negative cycle and how confidence can flourish without it!If you are interested in attending the @Project4fitness workshop on Sunday 16th Feb with Lisa and Christal, please contact Lisa @Lisa_p4fitnessThe Sober Freedom podcast is hosted by Christal Dauncey and Lisa McGinnis....2025-02-1336 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE5 - Matt Dean 2.0This week we chat with the show's producer Matt Dean who shares a very candid and personal account of his relationship with alcohol and sobriety. As we discover, alcohol is often the gateway to other things that we might turn out to regret in the morning or in the years ahead.
The Sober Freedom podcast is hosted by Christal Dauncey and Lisa McGinnis.
To leave comments, ask questions and interact with the show, follow @sober.freedom on Instagram.
Please also subscribe, rate and leave comments wherever you listen to help us reach more people!2025-02-0653 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE4 - ReflectionsThank you so much for all the love and support the first three episodes have recieved, it means so much! In this episode we reflect a little on how it's been to get the pod off the ground and the responses we've had so far.
For more information with regards to what is considered binge drinking and heavy drinking you can visit Drink Aware
There are lots of useful resources on there to work out your unit consumption too.
Alcohol Change UK also has lots of helpful fact sheets and signposts for...2025-01-3027 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE3 - Catherine Millan's StoryCatherine Millan, founder and company director of Be What You See Consultancy, joins Lisa and Chistal to share her journey of becoming alcohol free.
As an entrepreneur delivering training on hard hitting topics such as racism, homophobia and enableism, whilst heading up a growing business, Catherine explores how alcohol no longer aligned with her goals. Catherine candidly talks about the impacts alcohol had on her mental health and how it exacerbated her ADHD symptoms. She shares how she was inspired and supported by her fiance (spoiler alert, Lisa and Catherine are engaged) to ditch the booze.
This...2025-01-2355 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE2 - Inform, Inspire and MotivateGiving up alcohol is something you need to want to do for yourself, but it's something that is incredibly difficult to do alone. In this episode, Christal and Lisa discuss their motivations for wanting to help inform, inspire and motivate others on their own journey.
The Sober Freedom podcast is hosted by Christal Dauncey and Lisa McGinnis.
To leave comments, ask questions and interact with the show, follow @sober.freedom on Instagram.
Please also subscribe, rate and leave comments wherever you listen to help us reach more people!
The show is reco...2025-01-1644 minInside Out: A Yoga Therapy PodcastEpisode 1: Welcome To Inside OutIn this episode of Inside Out: A Yoga Therapy Podcast, we dive into the basics of Yoga—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it fits into the wider wellbeing space. This episode sets the stage for the series, breaking down the principles of Yoga Therapy and addressing the importance of accessibility, inclusivity, and self-compassion in the wellness world. Expect no-nonsense conversations about the myths, misconceptions and changing mindsets around Yoga, from Jane and Sophie, teachers and therapists with over 30 years combined professional experience. Listen, as they share their truths and the simple, prac...2025-01-0752 minThe Sober Freedom Podcast: Inspiring and Supporting Your Alcohol Free JourneyE1 - Introducing Christal & LisaThe Sober Freedom podcast is hosted by Christal Dauncey and Lisa McGinnis, who are now enjoying the benefits of living an alcohol free life. Join them in the first episode of a brand new series as they hope to inspire and support those who are thinking about or are already on their own alcohol free journeys.
To leave comments, ask questions and interact with the show, follow @sober.freedom on Instagram.
Please also subscribe, rate and leave comments wherever you listen to help us reach more people!
The show is...2025-01-0643 minInside Out: A Yoga Therapy PodcastInside Out: A Yoga Therapy PodcastExpect no-nonsense conversations about the myths, misconceptions and changing mindsets around Yoga, from Jane and Sophie, teachers and therapists with over 30 years combined professional experience. Listen, as they share their truths and the simple, practical tools of a therapeutic approach. Hosted by Sophie Coggins and Jane Craggs Join in the conversation and let us know your thoughts via email: yogatherapypod@gmail.comFollow the podcast here on Instagram and Tik Tok Recorded and produced by Matt Dean and Eddie Corteen for KUPOD, Oldham.Music by LuLu Pol...2024-12-0300 min
Our Art PodcastE12 - End Of The CycleOur Art Podcast never really ends, but we're taking a little break so this is a bit of a summary about where we're up to and what lies ahead. Oh, and washing machines.
1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly, it would be criminal NOT to make a podcast and meet the characters who work here.
Learn more about 1853 Studios and KUPOD.
Produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
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The Backdrop at BillingtonsE7 - Jason The Baking SensationHave you tried the cakes and tarts in Billingtons? If you haven't, you should and if you have, you'll know they are amazing. Let's chat with their creator, Jason (the baking sensaton)!
The Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Oldham.
The Backdrop is recorded in the Pod at Billington...2024-11-0835 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsE6 - Skills n' ThrillsThis week Matt & Brad are joined by guest Jordan Winterbottom from GMSkillsMap.co.uk, who recently sponsored our Billingtons Business Breakfast.
We talk about life in Manchester, jobs, skills, training, rock n roll and of course, Brad's space lesson of the week.
The Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Oldham....2024-10-1847 minOur Art PodcastE11 - FedericoFederico is an Italian musician and artist living in Manchester and a new addition to the 1853 community. You can follow Fede on Instagram here.
1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly, it would be criminal NOT to make a podcast and meet the characters who work here.
Learn more about 1853 Studios and KUPOD.
Produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
2024-10-0456 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsE5 - Fresh FacesThere are newbies at Billingtons and it's all extremely exciting. Plus, is Brad the new Brian Cox? He might be...
The Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Oldham.
The Backdrop is recorded in the Pod at Billingtons and is produced for KUPOD by Matt Dean
2024-10-0337 minOur Art PodcastE10 - Rooby DooEmma Crawley is an artist and art teacher, who's vocation is to help you find your inner artist...she joins Rachel and Matt to chat about how and why.
1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly, it would be criminal NOT to make a podcast and meet the characters who work here.
Learn more about 1853 Studios and KUPOD.
Produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
2024-09-2759 minOur Art PodcastE9 - Four P's & A PodIn this episode our Luca chats with our Matt (Dean), this podcast's producer and occasional singer about his turbulent path to eventual adulthood.
1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly, it would be criminal NOT to make a podcast and meet the characters who work here.
Learn more about 1853 Studios and KUPOD.
Produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD. 2024-09-201h 09The Backdrop at BillingtonsE4 - Blackholes SimplifiedIn this episode we're delighted to welcome Steven Green from Simplifi at the Business Growth Hub, one of our Business Breakfast sponsors.
Steven is from Zambia, which makes for a fascinating discussion about Africa, star filled skies and blackholes...
The Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Old...2024-09-1336 minOur Art PodcastE8 - Bill EiffertBill Eiffert is without doubt one of the most loved characters at 1853 Studios. Despite an initial reluctance on his part, his first exhibition Melange, was a tremendous success and we're delighted to be able to bring you the man behind the art...
1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly, it would be criminal NOT to make a podcast and meet the characters who work here.
Learn more about 1853 Studios...2024-09-131h 05Our Art PodcastE7 - Weekend Film School ManchesterPhotographer Gavin Taylor decided that making films should be for everyone and that the basics could be taught over a weekend, so he started Weekend Film School Manchester, here at 1853 Studios. In this episode, Gavin shares his passion for teaching affordable film making courses and, obviously, what he's having for his tea...
1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly, it would be criminal NOT to make a podcast and meet the character...2024-09-0649 minOur Art PodcastE6 - The Fairy GodmotherIn this episode we chat with Diane Bramma from Dee Selecta which offers a "T girls shop, dressing service, photoshoots and events a discreet and safe space for you to dress" and was "nominated for Outstanding Contribution to the Transgender Community". In other circles, Diane is known as The Fairy Godmother and as you'll hear, that's a whole other story...
1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly...2024-08-3049 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsE3 - I'll Take That As A Win!This week we catch up with Brad & Hannah from Billingtons about what's going on in and around Oldham.
The Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Oldham.
The Backdrop is recorded in the Pod at Billingtons and is produced for KUPOD by Matt Dean
2024-08-2335 minOur Art PodcastE5 - Dare To KnowIn this episode we chat with the amazing Jake and Miranda from Dare to Know Theatre, who are specialists in Working Class & Community Theatre creating work with a Social Purpose that centres Community Participation & Diversity.
1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly, it would be criminal NOT to make a podcast and meet the characters who work here.
Learn more about 1853 Studios and KUPOD.
Produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
2024-08-2343 minOur Art PodcastE4 - Above & BeyondFrom his work shop at 1853 Studios in Oldham, Michael Burke creates memorial gifts and jewellery. But that's only half the story, Michael really goes above and beyond in every sense...
1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly, it would be criminal NOT to make a podcast and meet the characters who work here.
Learn more about 1853 Studios and KUPOD.
Produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
2024-08-1650 minOur Art PodcastE3 - DeggyThis is Deggy, a portrait artist and bassist with Gorilla Riot. Rachel & Luca uncover his art, his music, his skateboarding passion and what he's having for tea.
1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly, it would be criminal NOT to make a podcast and meet the characters who work here.
Learn more about 1853 Studios and KUPOD.
Produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
2024-08-0945 minOur Art PodcastBonus - Launch Party!Our friend Ian from Oldham Community Radio came to report on Our Art Podcast launch party on Friday 2nd August. Here's the interview he did with our Matt and our Luca.
1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly, it would be criminal NOT to make a podcast and meet the characters who work here.
Learn more about 1853 Studios and KUPOD.
Produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
2024-08-0915 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsE2 - Down With The PortridgeThe Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Oldham.
In this episode, you'll meet a Zach and Johnny from Portridge, a web design company in Oldham, who recently sponsored a Billingtons Business breakfast. We discuss why it's important to them to run their business in Oldham, their backstory and how they...2024-08-0843 minOur Art PodcastE1 - Beans1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly, it would be criminal NOT to make a podcast and meet the characters who work here.
Learn more about 1853 Studios and KUPOD.
Produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
2024-08-0242 minOur Art PodcastE2 - Gold & Coal with Benjamin SebastianIn this episode we meet Benjamin Sebastian, an Australian born trans-disciplinary visual artist and curator living in London, about the family roots that brought Ben on a residency at the studios.
1853 Studios & Gallery in Oldham, Greater Manchester is not only home to KUPOD, Oldham’s only professional podcast production company, but also to an ever growing, wonderfully varied and extremely talented collection of artists and creatives.
Frankly, it would be criminal NOT to make a podcast and meet the characters who work here.
Learn more about 1853 Studios and KUPOD.
Produced by Matt Dean...2024-08-0253 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsE1 - Introducing The BackdropThe Backdrop spills the tea on the people who work, meet and do business at Billingtons Oldham, the former dance
academy, which closed in 2016, now hosts a vibrant bar and kitchen and ballroom events space.
Meet the people who are bringing life, music, dance and community back into Billingtons, in the heart of Oldham.
In this episode, you'll meet events manager Hannah, marketing coordinator Brad and producer Matt.
The Backdrop is recorded in the Pod at Billingtons and is produced for KUPOD by Matt Dean2024-07-2534 minThe Backdrop at BillingtonsThe Backdrop - Coming SoonSome places just have soul...
Historic Billingtons in Oldham was the place to be to enjoy music, dancing and socialising, inside its famous, sprung floor ballroom, lucky for you the iconic, leaky, damp building was saved, and our doors are back open and history is still being made.
Billingtons Ballroom, Bar & Kitchen is now home to Billingtons Soul Club, The Business Breakfast, Oldham Pride Socials, and a full programme of events that reflect the diverse, inclusive and welcoming spirit that’s been at home there for over a century.
Our podcast spills the tea...2024-07-1701 min
My Northern Roots PodcastE8 - The End Of The BeginningThis is My Northern Roots, a podcast about my experience as a Northern Roots Oldham Community Champion and this, is the final episode of the series. It's a look back at the Beautiful Oldham, Why Not? project and a look forward to the future of Oldham and Northern Roots with their CEO Anna De Silva, Kimo Morrison and Rebecca May.
Written and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD in association with Northern Roots and funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund
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Theme music by Olexy from Pixabay2024-06-1938 minMy Northern Roots PodcastE7 - Playing OutThis is My Northern Roots, a podcast about my experience as a Northern Roots Oldham Community Champion.
The Beautiful Oldham, Why Not? project comes to it's finale with an event at the Northern Roots site, celebrating the vision of Mary Higgs and encouraging local people to enjoy the simple benefits of eating, relaxing and playing outside.
Matt took his microphone and captured what was a wonderful and miraculously dry afternoon in Oldham...
Written and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD in association with Northern Roots and funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund
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Theme music by Olexy from 2024-06-1239 minMy Northern Roots PodcastE6 - Into The ArchivesWelcome to My Northern Roots, a podcast about my experience as a Northern Roots Oldham Community Champion.
In this episode we discover more about Mary Higgs and discuss the importance of historical accuracy with Oldham archivist and "Chaddy lass", Jan Hicks.
Welcome to My Northern Roots...
Written and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD in association with Northern Roots and funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund
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Theme music by Olexy from Pixabay2024-06-0548 minMy Northern Roots PodcastE5 - Before It's Too LateWelcome to My Northern Roots, a podcast about my experience as a Northern Roots Oldham Community Champion.
In this episode we catch up with Faiza, a fellow Community Champion, who we heard from in episode one, about why she feels that capturing and sharing her own communities northern roots are important, especially at a time when there are many who seek to divide rather than unite.
Welcome to My Northern Roots...
Written and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD in association with Northern Roots and funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund
Northern Roots - lyrics and vocals by Matt Dean, inst...2024-06-0334 min
Our Art PodcastOur Art Podcast - Coming Soon!1853 Studios & Gallery present a brand new podcast in association with KUPOD, showcasing the amazing artists, art and creativity inside one of Greater Manchester's hidden gems.
For more information please visit 1853 Studios and KUPOD 2024-05-2300 minMy Northern Roots PodcastE4 - About Where I'm FromWelcome to My Northern Roots, a podcast about my experience as a Northern Roots Oldham Community Champion.
In this episode you'll hear from Travis and Sandra Dean, Matt's parents, as they describe the Oldham that they grew up in, what it means to them to be from a town like Oldham and a piece of music inspired by this project.
Welcome to My Northern Roots...
Written and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD in association with Northern Roots and funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund
Northern Roots - lyrics and vocals by Matt Dean, instrumentation...2024-05-2227 minMy Northern Roots PodcastE3 - A Big Idea
Welcome to My Northern Roots, a podcast about my experience as a Northern Roots Oldham Community Champion.
In this episode Matt chats with three of the Northern Roots team - Kimo Morrison, Rebecca May & Sarah Hardacre - who are responsible for delivering the Beautiful Oldham, Why Not? project. The conversation covers broad issues such as northern regeneration, empire, heritage and of course the Northern Roots site itself.
Welcome to My Northern Roots...
Written and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD in association with Northern Roots and funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund
Copyri...2024-05-1547 minMy Northern Roots PodcastE2 - The Actions Of Small ThingsWelcome to My Northern Roots, a podcast about my experience as a Northern Roots Oldham Community Champion.
In this episode I chat with fellow community champion Sue Fink, who's tireless energy, love of nature and fear naught spirit, is reminiscent of one Mary Higgs.
Welcome to My Northern Roots…
Written and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD in association with Northern Roots and funded by The Heritage Lottery Fund
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2024-05-0828 minMy Northern Roots PodcastE1 - Beautiful Oldham, Why Not?Welcome to My Northern Roots, a podcast about my experience as a Northern Roots Oldham Community Champion. In this episode I introduce myself, Matt Dean, the Northern Roots project, who’s involved and what it’s all about.
As you’ll hear, it’s a diverse and inclusive project, one dedicated to improving and managing an area of land in the centre of a post industrial heartland.
It’s also a project that, for many of those involved, connects on a deeply personal level, as we explore our heritage, our history and our environment.
In a town w...2024-04-3032 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE17 - Stax of SoulWith a reputation that needs no introduction, Stax of Soul are an original nine-piece function and party band born and bred in Manchester, since 1983. In fact some of the band are from Oldham.
Their genuine, finger-popping, foot tapping, high energy, full-on party performance has now been in demand for over three decades across the UK and beyond.
STAX of SOUL have a proven track record and we guarantee a party to remember when they play what will be a very intimate gig by their standards, at Billingtons on 26th April.
He are Stuart an...2024-03-2032 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE16 - Oldham Business Awards 2024Billingtons is no stranger to Oldham Business Awards, with owner Kris winning a special recognition award in 2023. As a result, the launch party for 2024's event is at Billingtons on 7th March. Matt chats with David and Louise about this and the 2024 event in September.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham, hosted and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
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2024-02-2835 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE15 - Strictly Kris Dancing!
Billingtons owner Kris has decided to take on a challenge...
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham, hosted and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
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Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE14 - The Best of 2023Here is ba compliation of the first season on our podcast. We hope you enjoyed and would love to hear any ideas or feedback that you have.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham, hosted and produced by Matt Dean for KUPOD.
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2024-01-1752 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE13 - Billingtons 1st BirthdayIn November 2023, Billingtons Oldham turned one year old. This episode was recorded at the party to celebrate this milestone, as some of the attendees shared their experiences and associations with both the building and the venue.
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
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Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE12 - Steve Hill MBESteve Hill is an Oldham primary school teacher, but not your typical primary school teacher! He'll be with us as a special guest for our Christmas Market on Sunday 26th November and chats here with Matt about some of his extraordinary achievements...
Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
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2023-11-0340 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE11 - SirensMatt chats with the fascinating and very lovely Cheryl Martin from Commonword about their upcoming SIRENS: Your Lyrical Call To Action event on Friday 17th November, at Billingtons Oldham.
Tickets for the event, which is described as "Alluring and alarming performances from five poets & lyricists centred around the theme of place, belonging and not-belonging." are available here.
The event is the part of the National Black and Asian Writers Conference 2023, which you can access tickets for here
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Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemThe Phone In 2023/24 - E8Three wins in a row begs the obvious question: are Thommo and Redders the dream team for Latics? We take your calls, although considerably less than when you're angry...
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Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE10 - Award WinningBillingtons owner Kris recently won a special recognition award at the Oldham Business Awards. Here he is explaining why...
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemBPAS S4E10 - Four PlayMatt and fan guest Simon chat about the turn in fortunes under caretaker boss Thommo, while Sexy Dave chats with former Latics defender Neal Eardley about his experiences working with him.
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemThe Phone In 2023/24 E7With Rhino Ball no more, Latics put in a much more convincing performance to win just the second game in ten. Is Joe Nuttall back? Who should play up front? Who should be the next manager? We talk about these things and more, with you.
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemBPAS S4E9 - Unsworth OutAlmost a year to the day that David Unsworth's Oldham career started with a 3-0 defeat at Bromley, so it ended with the exact same result. It was not the year of the rhino.
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Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE9 - A Safe SpaceThis week, we chat with Jean and Pauline about the launch of Billingtons as a safe space in Oldham for the LGBTQ community to come if they need someone to talk to. Another facsinating discussion in the heart of Oldham.
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2023-09-1549 min
The Boundary Park Alert SystemThe Phone In - 2023/24 E6An epic, almost two hour blockbuster episode featuring lots of unhappy Latics fans!
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemBPAS S4E8 - Where Do We Go From Here?It was hot and the fans were bothered. 0-0 at home to Dorking Wanderers didn't cut it for many.
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Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE8 - July Julay & The Mambo KingsJuly Julay is a musician from the Dominican Republic, who is performing at Billingtons on 30th September with his band, The Mambo Kings as part of the Lingua Franca CIC World Music Club. Matt is joined by July and Geli Bery from Lingua Franca.
Buy tickets for the event here
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemThe Phone In 2023/24 E5 with Marc WhiteAhead of Saturday's home fixture against Dorking, we're delighted to be hosting their manager, owner and all-round man of the people, Marc White onto the show to talk football, refs and take your questions
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemBPAS S4E7 - Coming To A Heed?Mr Chairman addressing the fans, sorry "supporters", in the stands, another stupid red card and another point on the road...
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemThe Phone In 2023/24 E4 - Bank Holiday BluesTwo games, no goals for, two against, one red card and one point on the board. More bank holiday rain and gloom for Oldham fans.
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemBPAS S4E6 - Stand By Your Man?That wasn't a fun bank holiday, was it?
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemThe Phone In 2023/24 E3 - The Matt Dean ShowThis week's podcast managed to upset a few people, the phone in was their chance to put the record straight!
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemBPAS S4E5 - R.E.S.P.E.C.T.It was a day full of emotion, drama, some questionable behaviour and that was just the fans...
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemBPAS S4E4 - Fantastic LaticsWe were all hoping for a response after last weeks poor opening performance against Southend. It's fair to say we got one.
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemThe Phone In - 2023/24 Ep. 2Well, the first post-match phone in didn't disappoint, even if the football against Southend did!
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemBPAS S4 E3 - It All Went SouthPrior to the kick off in the 2023/24 season, Oldham Athletic hadn't won an opening day fixture since the 2013/14 season. This is still the case.
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The Boundary Park Alert SystemBPAS S4 E2 - 2023/24 PredictionsAssuming our first scheduled game of the season goes ahead, we are less than a week away from the start of what promises to be the most exciting season at BP in YEARS! We have our predictions for the season alongside those of Pete Wild and Marc White.
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All the regular episodes will remain free to everyone but only subscribers can access an audio only version of the Latics Football Phone In as a podcast from F...2023-07-3157 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE7 - Manchester Polish Business Network (Polish Language Episode)This week, Billingtons owner and Oldham Business Awards "Business Person of the Year" finalist Kris Zemlik hosts some of his collegues from the Manchester, Polish Business Network who will be hosting one of their events in Billingtons.
Please be aware that this is a Polish language episode
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2023-07-2830 min
The Boundary Park Alert SystemBPAS S4 E1 - David UnsworthAs Oldham fans look forward to a season at the right end of the table for a change, Matt & Andy sit down for a chat with Latics first team manager David Unsworth. The gaffer tells us about his first 12 months in charge, his ambitions for the season and his aspirations to manage the club for many years to come.
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Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE6 - The Tuneless ChoirWho told you that you can't sing? It definitely wasn't Gemma Cunliffe, who uses Billingtons to bring together her wonderful
Oldham Tuneless Choir. Here's the story of why...
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Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE5 - Oldham PrideThe weekend of 21st-23rd July is when the town of Oldham celebrates Pride. This week host Matt is joined by Billingtons owner Kris and Cllr Louie Hamblett, who is the Chair of Oldham pride and local councillor for Crompton.
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2023-07-1233 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE4 - A Northern SoulThe dance music scene known as Northern Soul has a large and dedicated following in the North West of England, and since the Billingtons Ballroom is made for dancing, it was only a matter of time until the two came together. In this episode, Matt chats with Dave Porter and Gary Reeve, two Northern Soul DJs who are keen to bring their sounds and your moves back to central Oldham on a regular basis... tickets for the first event are available here.
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Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE3 - Papa Sam AlafiaPerformer, singer-songwriter, recording artist and workshop facilitator, Papa Sam Alafia, moved to the UK in the late 1980s from Freetown, Sierra Leone in West Africa. As both a solo musician and bandleader, Sam has recorded and performed with local and international artists at venues and festivals across the world.
We chat with him and Geli Berg about the show they are bringing to Billingtons on Saturday 29th July.
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Recorded at Billingtons Oldham.
Music from Pixaby royalty free music is Elevator Music bossa nova background music (Versio...2023-06-0128 min
Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE2 - JazzetteLive music is back at Billingtons. On this week's podcast, we chat with Carol James and Geli Berg, who are both passionate about jazz and all kinds of music. With a rich musical heritage between them, this is a fascinating discussion ahead of Carol performing with her group Jazzette at Billingtons on 27th May. Tickets for the event are available here.
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Billingtons: In The Heart of OldhamE1 - Back to LifeOldham has recently been highlighted as the most difficult place in the country to start a new business but regardless, In 2022 Billingtons Oldham opened its's doors as a cafe, coffee lounge, bar, entertainment and live music venue. This former dance school has been in the heart of Oldham for a century, but despite a multi-million pound renovation, it faces it's biggest challenge in a town where the night life has gone from legendary to limited. This is the real time story of how we plan to bring some soul back to this Lanachashire town centre and a cherished old...2023-05-1235 min