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Full Ahead - the podcast about ships and shippingEp 7. Stena Futura and Capt David McNameeToday (Thurs 18th Sept) saw the arrival of the first of a new type of hybrid ferry in Heysham Port in Lancashire and we were there to witness it.The 147-metre Stena Futura will operate 12 sailings per week providing additional freight capacity on the popular route between north west England and Belfast.Once operational, Stena Futura and sister ship Stena Connecta, which is currently under construction and due to enter service on the Belfast-Heysham route in early 2026, will increase freight capacity by 40%.Joining Alistair and Nigel on the blustery quayside at Heysham was...
2025-09-1842 min
Northern LightsNorthern Lights Ep 7 The opening of the Pears Medical School CumbriaThe first of a new breed of doctors who could make a major difference to the lives of people across Cumbria have begun their studies at the country’s newest medical school.The Pears Cumbria School of Medicine (PCSM) is the first graduate-entry medical school in Cumbria and the result of a collaboration between Imperial College in London and the University of Cumbria.Business Crack’s Nigel Thompson has met some of the first cohort and heard how it’s hoped they could soon be making a difference to the health of Cumbrians.
2025-08-2819 min
Northern LightsIn Conversation: Mark Holroyd, Cumbria Tourism chair Tourism is a major part of Cumbria's economy supporting almost 75,000 jobs and worth £4.6 billion.And yet there are challenges.Cumbria Tourism, the organisation which represents over 4,500 tourism businesses, says visitor numbers are still below those recorded before the pandemic.While initial soundings from the sector this summer show the fine weather has helped attract visitors back to Cumbria, final figures won’t be known until the autumn.For the newly appointed chair of Cumbria Tourism a busy time in office looks inevitable.Mark Holroyd has worked in tourism in a wide range...
2025-08-2128 minFull Ahead - the podcast about ships and shippingEp 6 The Danny - steaming through history.We're always keen to go aboard as we shine a spotlight on ships and shipping and this month hosts Alistair Eagles and Nigel Thompson have enjoyed a blast from the past.Thanks to the efforts of a dedicated team, the Daniel Adamson - The Danny - is a familiar sight on the Mersey, Manchester Ship Canal and River Weaver.Built in 1903 at the Cammell Laird shipyard in Birkenhead, The Danny once towed barges and ocean liners through the busy waterways of the North West.Now it runs 'on coal and volunteers!'
2025-08-2047 minFull Ahead - the podcast about ships and shippingEp 5 The Harwich Harbour FerryWelcome to Full Ahead !Your hosts have been on their travels in recent weeks but have reconvened to bring you a new edition of the podcast about ships and shipping.Alistair tells us how he made use of some of the CalMac ferries during a cycling tour of western Scotland to enjoy some stunning scenery.Nigel's travels this month took him to Suffolk and the port of Felixstowe, Britain's biggest container port handling four million containers delivered by 2,000 ships annually. But the story we share in this podcast isn't about the...
2025-07-3030 minNorthern LightsNorthern Lights Ep 5 Lou KneathIs it possible to thrive in the world of animation when you're base is in Cumbria?For Lou Kneath, the co-founder and animator of Carlisle-based Plus 3K , the answer is a resounding 'yes.'The former University of Cumbria student and her team are flying high when it comes to commissions with previous work recognised with an international award.But with Artificial Intelligence and the need to remain visible vital in a competitive market, what is the key to success?Tenacity, reputation and a flying pig are among her top tips as she...
2025-07-2830 minFull Ahead - the podcast about ships and shippingEp 4 Maritime unsung heroes - the pilot's storyWe promised this podcast series would shine a light on some of the unsung heroes of the maritime industry and hope you agree that this episode certainly does!He goes to work on a launch, several miles out to sea will scale the side of a ship to work with a captain and crew he may never have met before; Andy Bradbury is one of the team of maritime pilots working around the UK.In this episode he explains how he was attracted to the demanding role, the responsibilities it entails and some of the...
2025-06-2036 minNorthern LightsNorthern Lights Ep4 Kurt Canfield, CEO Delkia, Honister and Hayes Garden CentreAs the weather finally heats up welcome to June's Northern Lights podcast!Once again we've travelled across Cumbria to bring you stories directly from some of the county's business community.In this edition we've visited Westlakes Science Park to meet Kurt Canfield, the Chief Executive Officer of defence and nuclear specialists Delkia. Hear how, in just a few years, the company has grown, his hopes for the future and why his family are helping bring back a much-loved Cumbrian brand.We'll also take you underground to hear how slate from Honister...
2025-06-2032 min
Northern LightsEp 3 What does the Spending Review mean to you?In a special edition of Northern Lights, Business Crack's Nigel Thompson is joined by a host of experts from all corners of Cumbria to assess what the government's Spending Review means for Cumbria.From new nuclear power stations and investment in defence to the impact on tourism and transport, we gain an insight from four people in the know:Dianne Richardson, the chief executive of Britain's Energy Coast Business ClusterSuzanne Caldwell, the chief executive of Cumbria Chamber of CommerceJayne Moorby, head of marketing at Oxley DevelopmentsPeter Fleming, business consultantWe discuss news that Moorside could...
2025-06-1225 minFull Ahead - the podcast about ships and shippingEp 3 Gearing up for the Isle of Man TT races with the world's oldest ferry companyFull Ahead has been behind the scenes of the world's oldest ferry company as it gets ready to transport some of the fastest people on the planet.If you're listening to this on the day of release (Friday 30th May) then spare a thought for the crew and staff working for the Isle of Man Steam Packet Company. Because today is the busiest day of their year.Well over 40,000 motorcycling fans are transported across the Irish Sea to the island which hosts the famous TT races. Practice week sees a steady increase in...
2025-05-3031 minFull Ahead - the podcast about ships and shippingEp 2 The Mersey Maritime innovation specialNigel escaped the Full Ahead shed to attend the inaugural Mersey Maritime Innovation Summit (20th May) at the Liverpool John Moores University Student Life Building, bringing together industry leaders, academics, and innovators to explore the future of maritime innovation in the Liverpool City Region. It’s a busy time in maritime and there’s lots happening in the north west. It was great to hear from those making a difference: 2’54” Ruth Wood, the chief executive of Mersey Maritime the regional cluster for the industry in the north west, told me why the summit was important and...
2025-05-2326 minFull Ahead - the podcast about ships and shippingEp 1 Starting Out! Meet hosts Alistair and Nigel, our guest is the inspirational Chief Officer Harvey Finney and be sure to keep listening to learn about the bitter end!Welcome to the first edition of Full Ahead, a podcast about UK ships and shipping!Host Alistair Eagles has 30 years experience in the industry including running a major Irish Sea freight ferry service while broadcaster and journalist Nigel Thompson just wants to learn more about the maritime world.Our main guest is the inspirational chief officer Harvey Finney who tells us how made his way into the industry and why he promotes opportunities to young people.We Horizon Scan to see what events are coming up in the maritime world.And w...
2025-05-1630 min
Northern LightsNorthern Lights Ep 2 Suzanne Caldwell Cumbria Chamber of Commerce, Port of Workington and Electech ClusterIn this edition we're joined by Suzanne Caldwell, the Managing Director of Cumbria Chamber of Commerce. Hear her take on Trumps tariffs, why collaboration is key in an area like Cumbria and how the chamber is working to bring the county's business community together.We'll also take you to Workington to hear how the port is undergoing big changes.And how cutting edge laboratory facilities around Morecambe Bay could be offered to entrepreneurs looking to make their technological breakthrough.This edition is kindly sponsored by Britain's Energy Coast Business Cluster.
2025-05-0125 minNorthern 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
Absorb This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook — Perfect This Weekend.The Architect's Engineer by Sir Nigel ThompsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/421to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Architect's Engineer
Author: Sir Nigel Thompson
Narrator: Sir Nigel Thompson
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
Release date: 03-24-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Architecture
Publisher's Summary:
Sir Nigel Thompson walked to school around the bomb craters of the London Blitz—it made him want to build things, rather than knock them down. After studying structural engineering in Africa, he worked on hospitals and theaters in London, and later headed the team that designed University of Qatar. He went on to design Embankment Place, a massive office co...
2025-03-249h 22Indulge In: This Ground-Breaking Full Audiobook For Knowledge Hunters.The Architect's Engineer by Sir Nigel ThompsonPlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/2/audible/421to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Architect's Engineer
Author: Sir Nigel Thompson
Narrator: Sir Nigel Thompson
Format: mp3
Length: 9 hrs and 22 mins
Release date: 03-24-25
Ratings: Not rated yet
Genres: Architecture
Publisher's Summary:
Sir Nigel Thompson walked to school around the bomb craters of the London Blitz—it made him want to build things, rather than knock them down. After studying structural engineering in Africa, he worked on hospitals and theaters in London, and later headed the team that designed University of Qatar. He went on to design Embankment Place, a massive office co...
2025-03-249h 22
The Morecambe Bay PodcastFrom house to boat; 12 months living on the Lancaster canalCan you imagine moving out of a three bedroomed house and setting out to live in a 60 foot long canal boat?Mark Sadler's boat is more 'like a posh flat' but even so, parting with years' worth of belongings and changing lifestyles to one where the weather and seasons are a constant factor takes some getting used to.This month marks his 12 month anniversary of taking the plunge and living on the Lancaster Canal.Has it been plain sailing or will he be back in the housing market soon?
2025-02-1519 min
The UndergroundDisrupting the Garden Sector with Nigel ThompsonIn this episode of The Underground, Phil and Kate sit down with Nigel Thompson, Sales and Marketing Director at Sipcam, to uncover the story behind this innovative and agile challenger brand in the garden industry. From its agricultural roots to the development of standout consumer gardening products, Sipcam is proving that being smaller doesn’t mean thinking small. Nigel shares insights into the brand’s unique culture, which fosters creativity and collaboration, and discusses how Sipcam’s eco-friendly innovations, like the award-winning Slug Stoppa, are setting new standards. Discover Nigel's thoughts on being a disruptor, winning the GIMA Sword o...
2024-12-0340 min
Thriving in Plain Sight[e27] Feeling Real with Dr. Nigel ThompsonThis week, I continue my conversation with my brother, Dr. Nigel Thompson. Nigel is a university professor of counseling and psychology who has been exploring questions of consciousness, awareness, feeling, and experience for more than 25 years.Nigel is a self-described “phenomenaut,” exploring life as it is experienced—life as it is felt. In this beautiful conversation, we discuss identity, self-concept, and what it’s like to be in the world as a person who cares about interiority and the inner life. Nigel shares his unique perspective on phenomenology, living, working, and being.If this information interest...
2024-09-2016 minThriving in Plain Sight[e26] Knowing with Dr. Nigel ThompsonIn this episode, I welcome my brother, Dr. Nigel Thompson, for a conversation about sensation, awareness, experience, and knowing.Nigel is a university professor of counseling and psychology who has been exploring questions of consciousness, awareness, feeling, and experience for more than 25 years. Our free-ranging conversation winds through a lush and verdant landscape. We talk about awareness, knowing, and experiencing. What does it mean to know something? We talk about sensation, the nervous system, and the "self."Nigel also mentions the late Eugene Gendlin, the celebrated psychotherapist, and founder of Focusing, as well a...
2024-09-1324 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastHest Bank WharfA piece of industrial history has emerged from the shifting sands of Morecambe Bay.
Some say a jetty used by ships transporting cargo in the 18th century is now more exposed now then at any time in 150 years.
The River Keer has scoured away millions of tons of sand and grass to reveal the stone and wooden structure at Hest Bank near Morecambe. It was used when the nearby canal was the quickest way to transport goods north and south.
Mark Carroll, a sand grown 'un, is a former Morecambe lifeguard who once h...
2023-01-2310 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastDynamic DunesThe Bay is home to some amazing beaches and landscapes but did you know the area has two nationally important sand dunes that are home to 72 species?
From orchids and insects to ground nesting birds and over a quarter of the UK’s natterjack toad population, these areas have an important role to play in the Bay's ecosystem.
You can read more about the dunes here and take part in a free online webinar soon too - book here.
So why do the dunes matter and how are they dynamic?
Enjoy this podcast!
2023-01-1415 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastDynamic Dunes trailThe Bay is home to some amazing beaches and landscapes but did you know the area also has nationally important sand dunes?
From orchids and insects to ground nesting birds and over a quarter of the UK’s natterjack toad population, these areas have an important role to play in the Bay's ecosystem.
As Holly Stainton explains, there's a need for careful management of the shifting sands.
So what's been done to conserve these vital habitats and how are invasive species to be managed?
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2023-01-1201 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastThe Morecambe and Wise ArchiveFor Matthew, Morecambe and Wise is a big part of his life.
His Twitter feed is a daily ray of sunshine: the Morecambe and Wise Archive (@eric_ernie_col) is a treasure trove of pictures, posters and video of Eric and Ernie at their best.
But as you'll hear, he has managed to gather a collection of memorabilia that even Eric's family have been keen to see as well as bringing the magic of Morecambe and Wise to whole new audience.
#StillBringingSunshine
2022-12-2417 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastEric and Ernie Archive trailFor fans of Morecambe and Wise Matthew’s daily Twitter feed is a ray of sunshine!
The Morecambe and Wise Archive (@eric_ernie_col) is a treasure trove of pictures, posters and video of Eric and Ernie at their best.
But as you'll hear in a podcast coming soon, he has managed to gather a collection of memorabilia that even Eric's family have been keen to see.
#StillBringingSunshine
2022-12-2400 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastBoxes of HopeA team from Morecambe Bay have made sure some Christmas cheer will be enjoyed by families living in eastern Europe.
Over 8,500 carefully wrapped shoe boxes containing gifts donated by people living around Morecambe Bay and across Cumbria have been delivered to communities in Romania by the Boxes of Hope charity. This year the group also crossed into Ukraine to spread goodwill among the country's embattled residents.
Jayne Moorby was among the team who travelleed to ensure the gifts got through and has been sharing her story and some of those who she met with the Morecambe Bay Podcast.
2022-12-2214 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastBoxes of Hope trailOver 8,500 carefully wrapped shoe boxes containing welcome gifts donated by people living around Morecambe Bay and across Cumbria have already brought Christmas cheer to families living in eastern Europe.
As well as Hungary a team from the Boxes of Hope charity also visited communities in Ukraine.
Jayne Moorby was among the team who managed to overcome geographical difficulties to ensure the gifts got through and describes the reception she witnessed.
The full podcast will be available shortly.
2022-12-2200 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastBeach cleaning trailVolunteering to keep the beaches of the Bay litter free may well seem to be a never ending job but for those who lead it and the many volunteers who willingly give their time, the results make it well worthwhile.
Diane Sammons is a volunteer who has set up her own clean-up group, the Tideliners, who keep an eye on the beaches close to where the River Keer meets the Bay near Warton. As Diane tells us, she's upcycled some of the items she's found and even made an outdoor festive decoration from some of the rubbish t...
2022-12-1000 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastCleaning the beaches of the Bay34 tonnes of litter: that's the staggering amount cleared up from the beaches of Morecambe Bay by volunteers over the last two years. 2,790 kilometres of footpaths and trails have been cleaned yet the tides keep bringing in more rubbish to be cleared away.
It may well seem to be a never ending job but for those who lead it and the many volunteers who willingly give their time, the results make it well worthwhile. It's even said to help with wellbeing.
Lauren Munro-Bennett is the beach care officer for the Morecambe Bay Partnership and Diane Sammons...
2022-12-0914 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastA West End creative collaborationIn the first weekend of December an event billed as 'more than a festive market' took place in the West End of Morecambe.
And while there were stalls, food and music it's all part of a much wider story.
The area is home to a growing creative community, one which has already successfully attracted diverse skills and nurtured artistic ambitions throughout the area. A disused department store could soon become home to a major community hub which would mean even more could benefit. Fundraising is underway - more support would be welcome. And in a...
2022-12-0310 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastMars comes to MorecambeA canyon that would stretch from London to New York, an extinct volcano three times the size of Mt Everest: two awe inspiring facts about 'the red planet' Mars. The Winter Gardens in Morecambe is hosting artist Luke Jerram's astonishing creation, a seven metre diameter artwork which uses NASA imagery to capture the planet in forensic detail. Each centimetre of the internally lit sculpture representing 10 kilometres of the surface of Mars and is presented with a specially commissioned Mars surround sound composition by Dan Jones - it really is awesome! It's hanging inside the main theatre area until 28th...
2022-11-2015 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastMars comes to Morecambe trailIt's known as 'the red planet' but how much do we really understand about Mars?
Maybe visitors leaving the Winter Gardens know a little more after seeing artist Luke Jerram's astonishing creation.
NASA images have been used to depict the planet which is hanging inside the main theatre area until 28th November.
I was lucky enough to be given a guided tour by Stuart Atkinson, a mars amateur astronomer, writer and all round space enthusiast.
Here's an excerpt from the forthcoming podcast.
2022-11-2000 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastBritain's biggest familyThey're the family where Christmas must be a major operation, months in the planning.
The Radford family from Morecambe - all 22 of them - have become nationally known thanks to the Channel 5 series '22 Kids and Counting' that has charted their lives in recent years. Today the latest chapter was recorded: Sue and Noel's bakery in Heysham has been rebranded with queues forming to take up their kind offer of a free pie for the first 50 customers. The event was recorded by Lion TV for future broadcast.
I was able to enjoy a few minutes...
2022-11-1902 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastThe Hinge of FateWinston Churchill described 1942 as ‘The Hinge of Fate’: a year in which the Allies could have lost or won the Second World War.
An exhibition at City Museum in Lancaster details not only how soldiers from the King’s Own Royal Regiment faced death and hardship on active service but also what life was like on the Home Front.
As I found out, there are parallels drawn with more recent times too.
2022-11-1413 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastSecret SistersTwo sisters who played a vital part in cracking German code and intercepting radio traffic during the Second World War have been talking about their remarkable lives.
Patricia and Jean Owtram were brought up in Dolphinholme near Lancaster.
After their family took in two Austrian Jewish refugees the pair quickly become fluent in German, something which was to change their lives forever.
When war broke out, Patricia, then aged 18, was posted to top-secret listening stations along the Kent coast where she intercepted German shipping radio traffic.
Jean became a code and...
2022-11-1308 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastSecret Sisters trailThe remarkable story of how two sisters played a vital part in cracking German code and intercepting radio traffic during the Second World War has been shared in Lancashire tonight.
Patricia and Jean Owtram were brought up in the county. After their family took in two Austrian Jewish refugees quickly become fluent in German, something which changed their lives forever. Their remarkable story has been published and tonight the pair shared their recollections in Lancaster at the City Museum. The museum's new exhibition, The Hinge of Fate: living with uncertainty in 1942 is now underway and will be...
2022-11-1200 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastDefending the AmazonSian Phillips is well known in musical circles around the Bay and beyond: she's a leading light and has inspired many to take up music.
Her brother was Dom Phillips, a journalist and one of two men murdered earlier this year while researching the deforestation of the Amazon.
After a grim search up and down the winding Itaquaí river of the Javari Valley, Brazilian police confirmed in June that Dom and Bruno Pereira one of the country's best known and effective defenders of the forest and its inhabitants had been killed.
Now, Lancaster University researchers, musicians, artists and other supporters a...
2022-10-3110 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastDefending the Amazon trailDoes Morecambe Bay have anything in common with the Amazon?
Throughout November events are taking place across north Lancashire to highlight the region which is close to home for some.
Sian Phillips, well known in musical circles around the Bay, lost her brother Dom earlier this year when the journalist was one of two men murdered while researching the deforestation of the Amazon.
After a grim search up and down the winding Itaquaí river of the Javari Valley, Brazilian police confirmed in June that Dom and Bruno Pereira, one of the country's best known and effective defenders of the forest an...
2022-10-3100 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastRunning the BayStuart Nevin is an inspiration. Don't take my word for it, the dozens who turn out in all weathers to run along the prom in the C2K5 - coach to 5k - training sessions are proof of the difference he and his supporters are making. In the week when the latest session began, and with long dark nights approaching, could this be the kind of activity that helps people both physically and mentally?
Stuart certainly thinks so.
On a blustery night on Morecambe promenade he told me how he almost gave up on the...
2022-10-2018 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastRunning the Bay trailHe's encouraged dozens to grab their trainers and take to the promenade to try out running. Stuart Nevin created Morecambe Community Runners which now boasts a membership of nearly 700 and began another 'C25K' course this week. His own story is inspirational and in the next edition of the podcast he explains why he's on a mission to help people get the most of activity.
2022-10-1900 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastRev Ian's first Morecambe Bay swimAs regular listeners to the podcast will know, swimming in Morecambe Bay is growing in popularity.
The M.A.L.L.O.W.S (Morecambe and Lancaster Lancashire Open Water Swimmers) are a thriving group promoting an activity that's increasingly seen as beneficial for mind and body. On Saturday they may have gained their newest member!
Rev Ian Dewar is the Lead Chaplain for the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Trust and is currently raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support by swimming the equivalent of the length of the English Channel. As architect of the Bay Health Festivals he's...
2022-10-0912 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastMorecambe Bay ArcheryIt's a sport that appeals to all ages and to people from all walks of life.
Archery is thriving and the Morecambe Bay Archers have recently welcomed another group of new converts to their ranks.
The distinctive sound and satisfaction of hearing an arrow land on the target is infectious and as you'll hear in this podcast, it's addictive too!
2022-10-0112 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastAdvice for the BayIn this edition of the podcast we go behind the scenes to meet those helping make a difference when times are tight.
From fuel to finance, benefits to legal rights, North Lancashire Citizens Advice are increasing their team of volunteers who are at the forefront when it comes to offering help for people from all walks of life.
As you'll hear, they've never been busier.
We'll hear from Gully Trevena, Advice Services Director, Gemma Thompson, Administrator, Karen Gilbertson, Advice Matters Team Leader and Joanna Young, Research and Campaigns Lead.
If you need advice you can find really good information and a...
2022-09-2828 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastNorth Lancashire Citizens Advice trailThey're at the forefront of providing help for people from all walks of life who may need some guidance and have themselves never been busier.
From fuel to finance, benefits to legal rights, North Lancashire Citizens Advice are increasing their team of volunteers and working to diversify where advice can be gained.
In the next edition of the podcast we go behind the scenes to meet those helping make a difference when times are tight.
2022-09-2500 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastPilot on the BayThey say 'tide and time waits for no man.' Andy Bradbury should know.
He's one of two pilots who work to navigate ships safely into the ports of Glasson Dock and Heysham, no small feat given the tidal range of Morecambe Bay and the variety of ships - big and small - that he's called to look after. Born and bred close to the sea, hear how efforts to put him off a life on board ships backfired, just how much of a challenge it is to chart the narrow passage into Glasson and how he...
2022-09-2136 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastVintage by the Sea day 1Spivs, American cops, classic cars and buses - there's a real mix in Morecambe this weekend.
The podcast has been out an about capturing some of the sounds of the event which has brought big crowds to the town.
Join us on this mini tour!
2022-09-0404 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastVintage by the SeaMorecambe's Vintage by the Sea Festival is back next weekend. It's estimated over a million pounds was brought into Morecambe by the 2019 event which this year will feature everything from food and drink to art and design, celebrating 20th-century design, fashion, vehicles and entertainment. Morecambe-born Wayne Hemingway and Lauren Zawadzki from Deco Publique are hoping the event, to be held on 3 and 4th Sept, will prove as much a draw as earlier festivals. The event is without doubt one of the highlights of the Bay's entertainment calendar promising 'a sensual delight, a big dressing-up box, a collector’s dream an...
2022-08-2721 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastCrossing the Bay to save Grange lidoBattling unseasonably windy weather 500 people raising money and interest in the fight to reopen Grange lido became the latest group to cross the wide expanse of Morecambe Bay from Arnside to Grange. Some had travelled from as far as New Zealand to take part in an event which is growing in popularity.
Campaigners want to bring the lido back into use - 2025 is the target date for swimmers to return.
Meanwhile Michael Wilson, a Flookburgh fisherman, is Queens Guide to the Sands and led the latest group of walkers across the Bay. In this podcast we...
2022-08-2418 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastCross Bay TrailBattling unseasonably windy weather 500 people raising money and interest in the fight to reopen Grange lido became the latest group to cross the wide expanse of Morecambe Bay from Arnside to Grange.
For an update on the latest news from the lido and an insight into life as the Queen's Sand Pilot listen out for the next edition of the podcast, coming soon.
2022-08-2300 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastVintage by the Sea trailAfter a gap caused the pandemic, Morecambe's Vintage by the Sea Festival is back with organisers expecting strong interest in an event that features everything from food and drink to art and design. It's estimated over a million pounds was brought into Morecambe by the 2019 event and Morecambe-born Wayne Hemingway is hoping the event on 3 and 4th Sept will bring a similar boost to the Bay.
2022-08-1900 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastBehind the scenes at The ShrimpsThey've been a part of the area since 1920 and have never been relegated. Today Morecambe FC - the Shrimps - are in League One and aiming high.
But what happens on the pitch is only part of the story of a football club who are active in all walks of life around Morecambe Bay.
The man who oversees a wide range of activities across all parts of the community and involves a team of around 200 people is also one of the youngest senior leaders in football.
2022-08-1319 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastSummer at RSPB Leighton MossDespite floods, Storm Arwen and recent extreme heat the RSPB's reserve at Leighton Moss continues to be the Bay's food bowl for birdlife.
The bittern population might be booming but the extremes of recent weather conditions are causing concern. But the largest area of reed beds in north-west England is proving popular to a whole new audience of wildlife fans. The pandemic has served to increase the number of people of all ages who now visit and take an active interest in wildlife around the Bay.
2022-07-2915 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastFleetwood lifeboatThey're on call to help 24/7: a team of volunteers who put to sea to answer calls for help in all weathers.
The crew of Fleetwood lifeboat form part of a chain of 238 lifeboat stations around the UK. This weekend (Saturday from 11am) they'll be holding their first open day since the pandemic, a welcome opportunity for volunteers, their families and supporters to mark the vital role the station's Shannon and D class lifeboat play.
2022-07-1316 min
The Morecambe Bay PodcastThe Lost Art of LivingFor the sixth year running a festival with a difference is taking place and this time it spans the Bay. The organisers of The Bay Health Festivals have a very simple aim: to create spaces and opportunities for people to have conversations – easy or difficult – with family, friends, neighbours, and with ourselves. The hope is that by taking time out, we'll rediscover the art of living well and with the current pandemic it may be needed now more than ever before. For an extended version of this podcast check out The Lost Art of Living website.
2022-06-3009 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastA job like no otherThe Morecambe Bay area is home to diverse communities as well as a wide range of industries. There are two nuclear power stations here, the M6 runs close by plus the sea itself is busy with maritime activity and there are air routes overhead.
All the more reason to have active and agile emergency services on hand for when we may need help.
At the moment Lancashire Fire and Rescue Service are recruiting on-call firefighters in and around Morecambe. Once known as 'retained' these are people who often have another job and rather than being...
2022-06-2411 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastClassic buses on the BayThey were once familiar sight and, after an absence prompted by the pandemic, a small fleet of historic buses once again ventured back onto the streets of Morecambe and Heysham on Sunday 22nd May. The Ribble Vehicle Preservation Trust promotes the restoration and preservation of buses which once plied the streets of the area. This year's event, supported by Morecambe BID and Stagecoach, proved popular with passengers enjoying the chance to ride to destinations around the area aboard historic buses. So who looks after the fleet and what's the aim of the charity? The Morecambe Bay Podcast climbed aboard...
2022-05-2213 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastFrom the Bay to UkraineThe scenes from the conflict of Ukraine have prompted many people around the Bay to support the communities affected by the war.
It might be hundreds of miles away but the images and stories emerging seem very close to home for many: that's certainly true for members of Bay Search and Rescue.
Among the volunteers' rescue fleet is a Sherp, an all terrain vehicle that - in normal times - is made in Kiev. The Morecambe Bay team have travelled to the company's factory in the past and know many of those who build the li...
2022-04-1515 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastGoing to the Sand'I think they thought I was mad!' Photographer Tessa Bunney whose new exhibition today (Sat 9th April) describing how her subjects viewed her during a three year long mission to document one of Morecambe Bay's oldest industries.
She's braved the Bay's famously variable weather to take thousands of images of the fishermen and women who ply their trade on these hazardous sands and channels.
The Lancaster Maritime Museum on St George's Quay in Lancaster is hosting the exhibition until July. So how did she manage to gather such an amazing collection of images...
2022-04-0918 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastMorecambe BandAfter battling to keep going during the pandemic, Morecambe Band are celebrating recent success when they emerged as 4th section winners in the North West Areas Regional Contest 2022. The brass band has a long and proud history. Formed in 1875 and still going strong today, Morecambe Band are looking forward to a busy season in 2022. In September they have a place in the National Finals. I met some of the longest serving and newest members of the band at a recent rehearsal and heard about their big plans for the future.
2022-03-0617 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastFrom the Isles of Scilly to Morecambe BayIt's known as the small charity making a big difference; from artwork and the Morecambe Bay cycle path to beach cleans and recent sunset talks. The Morecambe Bay Partnership has a new Chief Executive who's arrived in the area after spending nine years working in conservation on the Scilly Isles. Sarah Mason is six months into the role and joins at an interesting time. The Eden Project, concerns over sewage discharges and the effects of increased tourism prompted by the pandemic are among matters causing debate around the Bay. On a wintry day in Arnside she tells us more...
2022-02-1221 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastITV’s ‘The Bay’It's the TV crime drama that has put Morecambe on the map: ITV's The Bay has attracted millions of viewers and while the plots have proved to be gritty the characters, not to mention the stunning views of Morecambe Bay, have certainly proved popular.
With series 3 about to be launched, creator Daragh Carville who lives in Lancaster, is keeping his fingers crossed that he's managed to develop a new central character who the audience will take to their heart. Morven Christie starred in the crime drama as DS Lisa Armstrong in the first two series but decided to move on...
2022-01-0847 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastMurmurations over the BayMurmurations: thousands of starlings, all in synch, flying wingtip to wingtip have inspired many to try and record the stunning spectacle.
For photographer Darren Andrews it prompted the creation of a book which contains dozens of images gathered around north Lancashire and on North Pier in Blackpool. He's now working on shooting a film which is taking real patience as he tries to plot where the murmurations will occur.
For the podcast it was a real challenge to record and describe what we saw by a roadside wood not far from Leighton Moss recently.
But listen closely and enjoy the...
2021-12-2729 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastNew Year's Day DipOne of the more unusual features in the diary of events taking place around Morecambe Bay returns over the festive period. The annual Dip in Morecambe Bay in aid of St John's Hospice will take place on New Year's Day morning. Hundreds of hardy souls - many wearing fancy dress - will take part in the event which brings in much needed support for the charity, enabling it to continue the work carried out across north Lancashire and south Cumbria since 1986. Despite the pandemic the charity is poised to expand the services offered at a time when there are...
2021-12-2410 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastAfter ArwenThe memories of Storm Arwen are still strong around Morecambe Bay.
The first bad storm of the winter brought down powerlines cutting off homes and leaving communities without power for days. The disruption caused by the storm, which unusually blew in from the north, affected many all around the Bay.
You don’t have to travel far to see evidence of the destruction caused. Trees that had stood proud for decades were felled in one night and landscapes changed forever.
For this edition of the podcast we return to Eaves Wood near Silverdale. Wh...
2021-12-1835 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastFishing the Bay and beyondCharlie Overett is a true 'sand grown'un'. He grew up living opposite the Central Pier in Morecambe, close to where the town's fishing fleet would land their catches. And it was here that at the tender age of 13 that he and his mates would use borrowed rowing boats to escort cross-Bay swimmers back to Morecambe from Grange. This taste of Morecambe maritime life set him on a career that was to take him as a merchant season to the Far East, an offshore supply boat captain around West Africa before the lure of home proved too powerful and he came...
2021-11-2524 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastA Blueprint for RecoveryGet outside, learn and connect with nature: that's the key to overcoming the impact the pandemic has had on some sections of the community around Morecambe Bay. The Bay: A Blueprint for Recovery is a new group created with support from the People's Postcode Lottery to bring together a host of organisations. From Fleetwood to Walney Island, with help from Lancashire and Cumbria Wildlife Trusts, the aim is to make use of the natural surroundings to entice more of us to get involved. One of the first events took place on Morecambe Beach.
2021-11-1616 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastA walk around the Winter GardensMorecambe's Winter Gardens is one of those structures that oozes atmosphere.
It's a beautiful building which once played host to the likes of George Formby, Gracie Fields, Vera Lynn, the Who and the Rolling Stones. Working hard to raise the money needed to prevent the ravages of time taking hold are a small dedicated band of volunteers. This week they had some good news - the building was awarded a grant by Historic England bringing the amount raised this year to almost £1million .
The Winter Gardens is open this weekend before closing from mid-December to c...
2021-10-2314 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastReginald Aspinwall: a troubled landscapeStunning artwork produced by a man inspired by Morecambe Bay is on show in Lancaster's City Museum. Titled ‘Reginald Aspinwall: a troubled landscape’, it focuses on a celebrated landscape painter who lived and worked in Lancaster from 1870 until his death in 1921. He painted many local scenes including Heysham beach, Sunderland Point and the fishermen of Morecambe Bay. But, as the title suggests, he enjoyed a mixed career. An alcoholic, the last few years of his life were spent in the workhouse and he died in the County Asylum (Lancaster Moor).
The exhibition is in partnership with the Harris Museum Art gall...
2021-10-1216 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastPainting the BayChas Jacobs has become familiar as an artist whose distinct work has helped spread the appeal of Morecambe Bay.
From working in industry he's made painting a career and for 18 years has been passing on his skills and enthusiasm to a whole new generation, a number of whom are now artists in their own right. And his appeal is global with work in demand from ex pats living around the world.
For this edition of the podcast we met up in his studio where his productions come to life.
2021-10-0824 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastUnderlie on Heysham MossIt's certainly different and it really made me think: a dance performance in a woodland that's bordered by a by pass, a housing estate and within a stones throw of a wind farm. Underlie is part of the Entangled arts festival which is on from Sept 18th-26th. Heysham Moss is an area I know well. I grew up living close by and the dance portrays the history of the area, no mean feat given there's a cast of one, no music and the audience are under strict instructions to remain quiet. I was invited to the dress rehearsal...
2021-09-1710 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastThe seals of WalneyWalney Island is fast becoming a mecca for visitors. They're making the most of the brilliant beaches, ample food available nearby and maybe even enjoying the views of the Bay. But these visitors aren't human. The seal colony there is thriving and a new arrival, a seal pup born just a few weeks ago, is the latest arrival. Georgia de Jong Cleyndert is the Marine Conservation Officer for the North West Wildlife Trusts and has been talking about how the new pup is settling in and why the area is becoming so popular with seals, great and small. You...
2021-09-1613 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastInspired by the BayHow often have you thought 'I must write that book...'? How hard is it? And what does it feel like when a publisher finally says 'yes'?
Sarah Dodd's debut novel has just been published and it's loosely based on the Bay.
Keeper of Secrets is set in the village of Littendale, a fictionalised version of Silverdale and the book, about a child's encounter with a lynx, was heavily inspired by a particular location near Jack Scout and the woods near Jenny Brown's point.
Sarah and I met up recently to talk about th...
2021-09-0520 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastSaving the last lidoWith magnificent views over a wide sweep of Morecambe Bay, the lido at Grange over Sands was a popular spot with swimmers and sun worshippers for decades.
Built in 1932 the art deco structure is the only surviving seaside lido in the north west and one of only 4 in England. In 1993 it closed and fell into disrepair becoming blot on the Bay.
In recent months efforts to reopen it have taken a step forward with work to stop the rot. Earlier this summer South Lakeland District Council agreed to begin work aimed at 'making the derelict...
2021-08-3114 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastEden Project NorthIt's billed as a project that will inspire 'wonder and a connection with the natural world.' The Eden Project North could also bring 400 jobs and help attract millions of pounds of investment to Morecambe.
The development could open in 2024.
With Lancaster City Council agreeing to a plan to transfer seafront land which was once the site of the Bubbles fun pool to the project (subject to planning permission) and crucial meetings held this week to lobby for government support, momentum seems to be growing.
Tim Neary from the Eden team met up with me in Morecambe this week and t...
2021-08-1209 min
Colorado = Security Podcast218 - 7/19 - Nigel Thompson - VP Product Marketing @ BlackBerryOur feature interview this week is with Nigel Thompson, VP Product Marketing at BlackBerry. News from Air France, Lumen, Colorado OEDC, Husch Blackwell, Quantum Metric, Centura Health, CISOs Connect, Zvelo, LogRhythm, Red Canary, and a lot more!
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2021-07-181h 04The Morecambe Bay PodcastMorecambe Art ParadeDo you remember Frontierland? The theme park may be long gone and the hoardings that surround it have become a longstanding feature but they are now becoming an attraction in their own right. The reason? A group of artists have used the blue boards as an unlikely canvas to display an amazing array of artwork.
2021-07-1709 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastMaking a difference in the West EndThis weekend's edition of the podcast features someone who has spent nearly two decades trying to help people living in one community around Morecambe Bay.
As local journalist Mike Whalley explained earlier in this series, the West End of Morecambe has undergone major changes from the heyday of tourism in the town in the 1950s and 60s to the era when former boarding houses were converted into flats. For the past 19 years Tracey Cole of the charity West End Impact has volunteered to help people living in the area who may need support. In this episode she...
2021-06-2612 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastWalking with the National TrustThe National Trust is a major custodian of a variety of land all around Morecambe Bay, from the rocky cliffs at Heysham Head to the sandy expanse of Sandscale Haws and numerous sites in between. One of those is Eaves Wood, an amazingly diverse landscape near Silverdale, where a new route for walkers has just been opened up. If you're a fan of wildlife it's on the flight path to the nearby RSPB reserve at Leighton Moss, is home to deer, butterflies and for historians there's a mix of derelict buildings and landmarks to be discovered. Plus ancient woodland...
2021-06-1915 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastListening to the BaySound transports us: it might be one reason why you’re listening to this podcast.
A group of artists around Morecambe Bay have worked to create a live stream of the sound of a part of the Bay. The southernmost tip of Walney Island is inaccessible and a mecca for wildlife. Now, thanks to the work of Full of Noises, listeners can eavesdrop on nature in this remote part of the Bay. It’s part of an international project to encourage us all to make time to stop and listen. To hear the feed, click on this link; http://acousticommons.net...
2021-06-1219 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastWombling on the Bay#VolunteersWeek podcast
It began as a way of beating the boredom of lockdown and has now grown into a thriving community group. Linda Denby got fed up with seeing rubbish during her daily exercise and began picking it up. Others followed her lead and the Carnforth Wombles were launched. Supported by Carnforth Town Council they recently collected their 1,000th bag of rubbish. Now other neighbourhood groups are being launched to clean up things 'the everyday folks leave behind.'
2021-06-0512 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastReporting the Bay part 2 of 2A good journalist knows that contacts and curiosity are vital.
As reporter, news editor and then editor of the Morecambe Visitor, Mike Whalley has been proudly part of the area since the heady days of the 1950s and 60s. The town may have changed but the skills needed to find and tell stories have not. Even in retirement Mike continues to write for the paper.
As editor Mike was at the helm when a highly successful campaign was launched to create a statue of Eric Morecambe. The result is there for all to see and is just one example of...
2021-05-3012 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastReporting the Bay part 1 of 2Few can know as much about Morecambe as Mike Whalley. As a trainee reporter at the Morecambe Visitor in the 1950s he was catapulted into life in a resort that was enjoying a growing reputation as the place to come. With a lengthy and varied list of venues to enjoy, Morecambe in the 50s and 60s boomed and attracted thousands of visitors from industrial Lancashire and West Yorkshire. As a reporter Mike had a ringside seat, charting the extraordinary era when the town rivalled Blackpool as the country’s number one resort. From Miss GB to obituaries; crime to cou...
2021-05-3019 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastFilms on the BayAs well as tourists, Morecambe has attracted its fair share of film makers over the years.
From celebrated producers like Mitchell and Kenyon to visitors coming to the town today, the view, the people and the attractions there have been preserved for posterity. This Bank Holiday weekend there's a chance to see some of them at the Winter Gardens which also has featured many times in pictures over the years. It's been organised by the North West Film Archive.
Geoff Senior from the archive told me about the production and his hopes that present day...
2021-05-2511 min
The Biblio File hosted by Nigel BealeJohn Thompson on Book Wars: The Digital Revolution in PublishingJohn Brookshire Thompson is a British sociologist, a professor at the University of Cambridge, and a fellow of Jesus College. His work over the past two decades has focused particularly on the publishing industry. Books in the Digital Age: The Transformation of Academic and Higher Education Publishing in Britain and the United States (Polity, 2005) presents an analysis of higher education publishing from 1980 to 2005. Much of the analysis is based on industry interviews made on condition of anonymity. His Merchants of Culture (Polity, 2009) covers in a similar way, the entire publishing and bookselling industry from the 1960s to 2008. We talk here abo...
2021-05-221h 28The Morecambe Bay PodcastBay Clicky RollerDespite a severe motorbike accident, contracting swine flu and meningitis twice, Darryl Potter makes the most of living by the Bay.
A wheelchair user, he's only recently begun taking pictures and sharing them on social media. His tongue in cheek choice of name for his Instagram account maybe offers an insight into his positive outlook on life.
Known as 'Bay Clicky Roller' on a very wet night in Morecambe he told me about the satisfaction he gets from taking photographs for a growing digital audience and the fact he's now made contact with other wheelchair ph...
2021-05-2209 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastBay Clicky TrailDespite a severe motorbike accident, contracting swine flu and meningitis twice, Darryl Potter makes the most of living by the Bay.
A wheelchair user, he's only recently begun taking pictures and sharing them on social media. His tongue in cheek choice of name for his Instagram account maybe offers an insight into his positive outlook on life.
Hear more from 'Bay Clicky Roller' in this weekend's Morecambe Bay Podcast as explains more about the satisfaction he gets from taking photographs for his growing audience.
2021-05-2000 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastMiss GB on the BayIt was to become an event that attracted millions of viewers, enjoy its fair share of scandal as well as inject glamour into a post-war Lancashire seaside resort.
Miss Great Britain began in 1945 as the National Bathing Beauty Contest, a joint venture between The Sunday Dispatch newspaper, Morecambe Corporation and Eric Morley's Mecca Entertainment Group with heats taking place at the Super Swimming Stadium on the town's seafront.
Each year the contest grew in popularity and by 1950 the prize money had increased to £1,000 for the winner. Big names who took part included Violet Pretty - who...
2021-05-1521 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastBorn on the BayImagine growing up without electricity, in a place where all water came from a well and where your neighbour helped feed your family. For Iris Birks, these are some of her vivid recollections growing up on Sunderland Point, the spit of land jutting out into Morecambe Bay south of Heysham. Her prowess with a boat at a young age, and the fact she has never learned to swim, are just some of the highlights from a conversation we recently recorded. Moving away from the Point was a big moment for Iris and although she now lives in Lancaster she...
2021-05-0818 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastDance on the BayEntertainment has long been a part of the appeal of Morecambe. The area once boasted an array of theatres, cinemas and entertainment venues to rival other resorts. Jenny Reeves is Morecambe’s dance artist in residence and uses performance to tell the Bay’s history to a brand new audience:
2021-05-0112 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastMorecambe Bay Podcast Series 2If you enjoyed the first series, good news! A second series is now ready.
Born during lockdown, the Morecambe Bay Podcast charts life around the Bay; from art and culture to stories of growing up and reporting sometimes turbulent times.
Next weekend I'll share the first of the new series which has been fascinating to research and record. You can read more about the stories too on the website https://themorecambebaypodcast.wordpress.com/ which is home to videos and pictures kindly shared by the people who make this podcast possible.
I hope you e...
2021-04-2701 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastBOOM across the BayMorecambe Bay is known internationally as a haven for birds.
But did you know work is now underway to make the area even more attractive to an even wider range of wildlife? Prisoners at Haverigg near Millom are among over 200 volunteers doing their bit to help. It's all part of a project called Back on our Map - or BOOM - which aims to bring far reaching benefits, not just for wildlife in Morecambe Bay.
To read more check out https://www.cumbria.ac.uk/business/projects/south-cumbria-species-restoration/ or @BOOMCumbria on Twitter.
2021-04-1109 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastBack to the BaySunderland Point: steeped in history, home to a small community, and one of the most isolated places in the north west.
In later editions we’ll be hearing more about it but what’s it like to grow up there? Mia Wilson knows all about life on the Point. She spent her early years there before moving away to study at university and embark on a career which was to take her thousands of miles away from home on the banks of the River Lune.
In this episode she recalls her early life on the Poin...
2021-04-0318 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastMarking the history of Morecambe BayMorecambe Bay has its fair share of historical buildings and places.
The area’s industry and tourism attractions may have come and gone but recording and sharing how the area has changed has never been easier. Phil Martin shares his passion to record the ever changing story of Lancaster and Morecambe on social media.
Through his @HistoryGeek26 Twitter feed he’s recorded a wide variety of scenes as they are now compared to as they appeared sometimes decades ago. Aiming to appeal to a younger audience he’s happy to encourage us all to keep our eyes open to the changes...
2021-03-2813 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastPicturing the BaySunsets, birdlife, historic buildings; many of us take pictures when we’re visiting Morecambe Bay.
Professional photographer Darren Andrews has made a career of taking amazing images for the Morecambe Visitor newspaper and more recently for a whole series of commissions.
His ‘eye’ for a shot is extraordinary and his love for the resort, the people who live there and visitors (human and otherwise) is evident in his stunning work. You can see more of his work at darrenandrewsphotos.co.uk
2021-03-2712 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastNature on the Bay with Jon CarterBirdsong is very much part of the soundtrack of Morecambe Bay. Wherever you’re listening to this episode, close your eyes and the sound of oystercatchers, gulls and dozens more breeds transport you back to the Bay.
Jon Carter is the RPSB’s Visitor Experience Manager at RSPB Leighton Moss.
In this edition he talks about his inspiration and how the area has coped during lockdown. Follow him on Twitter @joncbirder and learn more about Leighton Moss on Twitter @RSPBLeightonM or check out the website https://www.rspb.org.uk/reserves-and-events/reserves-a-z/leighton-moss/
2021-03-2121 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastSwimming in the Bay with M.A.L.L.O.W.S.When the tide is in and if the weather is good (or sometimes even if it isn’t) there’s a good chance you’ll see people taking a dip in the sea near the Clock Tower in the middle of Morecambe.
Over the past few years a growing number have taken to sea swimming, praising the health and social benefits a swim in the Bay brings. M.A.L.L.O.W.S. - the Morecambe and Lancaster Lancashire Open Water Swimmers - now has well over 2,500 supporters on their Facebook page.
In this editio...
2021-03-2012 minThe Morecambe Bay PodcastMorecambe Bay Podcast TrailDuring lockdown I finally decided the time was right to work on a project which had been in my mind for a long time.
I've lived and worked around Morecambe Bay for years. It's a special place that's home to some amazing people.
Lockdown gave them, and me, time to talk and thanks to Zoom, we were able to meet up and record the first in what may become a series of podcasts about life around the Bay.
This weekend I'll share the first series which I hope you'll enjoy. Thanks to everyone who's taken part already and to those...
2021-03-1601 min
Author Nigel BecklesCo-Author Pamela E. Thompson - New Book Exploring Personal Experiences During Coronavirus LockdownCo-Author Pamela E. Thompson discusses her motivation to contribute to a new book ‘Life Inna Lockdown’ exploring 22 personal experiences during the Coronavirus Lockdown, how the concept for the book was born, the collaboration process and more…
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2020-07-1008 min
The Michael Duprey Variety Hour#037 Robert Brown, Nigel ThompsonMethod lawyer Robert Brown of the Sexton & Brown Law Firm joins us on the show to describe the unique way he approaches cases, and why he believes that empathy wins cases. Also, former Apple Studios janitor and 37th member of the Beatles Nigel Thompson reveals how he gave the inspiration for a large number of The Beatles’ songs and runs down comprehensive list of The Beatles’ members.Credits: Graham Leslie, Will CurryFind MDVH on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/michaeldupreyvh/Twitter: https://twitter.com/MichaelDupreyVHAttributions:“Here We Go” by Strawber...
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The Biblio File hosted by Nigel BealeLarry Thompson on the Process of Letterpress PrintingLarry Thompson established Greyweathers Press several years ago because of a "love of beautifully designed type skillfully arranged on a well-proportioned page." His original plan was to print letterpress books only, however, as his enterprise evolved Larry became interested in relief block prints and now includes these in his work. Editorial focus is on the literature both of 19th and early 20th century British and American writers and young, unpublished writers. All printing and typesetting is done by hand on a Vandercook S-219AB proofing press. Books are also bound by hand. I met with Larry in his studi...
2009-11-2131 min