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In The Money Media NetworkNick Luck Daily Ep 1452 - Lord Allen stalemate "insoluble", says NTF chiefNick is joined by Rishi Persad for the latest from around the racing world. They lead today with the fallout from the ailing Racing Digital project, designed to modernise the administration of the sport, which has led to the departure of Chair Chris Batterham. Joining the show, National Trainers' Federation President Nick Alexander has his say, and also has words on the ongoing stalemate between the BHA Chair Lord Allen and the Racecourses over Raceday data rights. Also today, Nick talks to Stewart Andrew the owner of defending Grand National hero Nick Rockett about plans for his star and...
2026-02-0438 min
Nick Luck Daily PodcastEp 1452 - Lord Allen stalemate "insoluble", says NTF chiefNick is joined by Rishi Persad for the latest from around the racing world. They lead today with the fallout from the ailing Racing Digital project, designed to modernise the administration of the sport, which has led to the departure of Chair Chris Batterham. Joining the show, National Trainers' Federation President Nick Alexander has his say, and also has words on the ongoing stalemate between the BHA Chair Lord Allen and the Racecourses over Raceday data rights. Also today, Nick talks to Stewart Andrew the owner of defending Grand National hero Nick Rockett about plans for his star and some...
2026-02-0438 min
Exeter StoriesThe Modern Earl: Heritage, Innovation and the Future of ExeterRecorded live at the Devon & Exeter Institution, this episode features Charlie Courtenay, the 19th Earl of Devon, as he reflects on heritage, stewardship, and the future of Exeter.We explore:What it means to “inherit” a story and reshape it for the modern world.How the historic Earldom and the city of Exeter remain intertwined, from medieval trade to modern innovation.His dual life as a barrister in technology and intellectual property law and a custodian of Powderham Castle, balancing tradition and sustainability.Insights from his work with the Exeter Place Partnership, uniting city and rural Devo...
2026-02-0421 min
Exeter StoriesCoLab Women: Compassion, Connection and RecoveryJeanie Lynch, Head of Service for CoLab Women, reflects on decades of community work and what it means to build trust, safety, and hope in Exeter.We discuss:Her early activism in the 1980s Exeter women’s movement and her journey back to the city.The origins of CoLab Exeter and how it evolved into a multi-agency support hub.Founding Resilient Women, now CoLab Women, a programme helping women rebuild their lives after trauma, homelessness, or the justice system.A relationship-based model focused on “what’s strong, not what’s wrong.”The new Devon Domestic Abuse Alliance a...
2026-01-2136 min
Exeter StoriesMaking Change by Hand: Craft, Community and Circular EconomyWe sit down at Exeter’s quayside with Tim Stares of CoCreate CIC, a creative social enterprise turning waste timber into purpose and connection.You’ll hear about:How CoCreate combines sustainable design, mental health, and skills training.Their four pillars: Community, Collections, Courses, and Commissions.Projects like Boatyard Bikes, Women in the Workshop, Chop & Chat, and Holy Fool Coffee barista training.Building partnerships with local groups such as Hospiscare, CoLab, and Ride On Exeter to create a circular, inclusive local economy.The joy and power of “making things together” as a route to wellbeing and belongin...
2026-01-0729 min
Exeter StoriesOne Human Family: Activism, Respect, and Belonging in ExeterIn this deeply moving conversation, Dr Suaad Genem, founder of the Exeter Respect Festival and former Exeter councillor, shares her remarkable journey from Haifa to Exeter.We discuss:Her belief in universalism: “every piece of land is my land, every human my family.”The founding of Exeter Respect Festival, celebrating diversity, equality, and community spirit for over 25 years.Experiences as a human rights campaigner, Sufi-inspired activist, and one of Exeter’s first women of colour elected to office.The power of joy, music, and storytelling in breaking down prejudice and building unity.What “Respect” truly means for a city...
2025-12-2436 min
Exeter StoriesMischief and Magic: Imagining the World of TomorrowDirector, writer and performer Katie Villa of Quirk Theatre talks about imagination as activism, and how Theatre can help us imagine better futures.In this joyful, reflective chat we cover:Katie’s creative roots and her discovery of Exeter’s vibrant arts scene.The evolution of Quirk Theatre, renowned for inventive family productions blending playfulness and purpose.Creating Dayzee and the World of Tomorrow — a show co-designed with Exeter’s children and climate scientists to explore optimistic futures.The process of turning big global challenges into accessible, funny, and emotionally resonant stories.Why “mischief and love” are at the h...
2025-12-1037 min
Exeter StoriesFrom Protest to Place: Building the Exeter Community AllianceChris Wood, organiser with Exeter Community Alliance (ECA), a city-wide umbrella network helping nearly 100 local groups collaborate, share space, and engage the public. We talk about moving “beyond protest” to long-term, community-led action; why shared high-street space matters; and how ECA is weaving climate, social justice, culture and civic groups into a practical, supportive network. In this episode:How XR activism led to forming Exeter Community Alliance and a public-facing hub model. Why the original charity was called Climate Action Hub Exeter and why it now trades as Pulse (to reflect broader crises beyond climate). The “movement of...
2025-11-2619 min
Exeter StoriesThe Future Is Local: How Two Exeter Scientists Are Reimagining Discovery for DevonIn this episode, I’m joined by Dr Alice Mills and Dr Natalie Whitehead, co-founders of the Exeter Science Centre, to explore how two physicists turned their passion for public engagement into a grassroots movement for science, sustainability, and community connection in the South West.Together, we talk about:How a chance conversation between two physicists sparked the idea for a new kind of science centre.Why hands-on discovery and local relevance matter for tackling global challenges like climate change.The innovative Living Wall project in collaboration with the University of Plymouth, and what it’s teac...
2025-11-1236 min
Exeter StoriesMoving Bookshelves & Breaking Rules: Exeter Library's Cultural RevolutionCallum Elliott-Archer, Centre Manager of Exeter Library, reveals how breaking decades-old rules, listening to teenagers, and moving furniture on wheels transformed a declining library into an award-winning cultural hub with higher footfall than pre-COVID.When Callum took over as Centre Manager in 2020, libraries nationwide were closing and visits were declining. Rather than accept the trend, he asked fundamental questions: What is a library in 2025? Is this building actually welcoming? The answers led to revolutionary changes – allowing food, creating dedicated teen spaces, hosting opera performances, and running over-sixties discos. The result? A "living room of the city" that's re...
2025-10-2936 min
Exeter StoriesBeyond the Pitch: How Exeter City FC Is Tackling Community ImpactJulian Tagg, Chairman of Exeter City FC, shares an extraordinary journey from ball boy to boardroom and reveals how a community-owned football club is tackling Exeter's biggest social challenges.In this episode, Julian recounts the dramatic rescue of Exeter City from administration in 2003, when the club faced £4.8 million in debt and sheriffs literally came to seize the floodlights. But this is more than a survival story, Julian shares how this fan-owned club has evolved into a community powerhouse delivering over £12 million worth of value to Exeter and beyond.Ways you can support the Community Trust...
2025-10-1529 min
Exeter StoriesSouth West End: Building Exeter's Creative Future, One Kid at a TimeCameron Mills shares the remarkable journey from a small rock project to a creative education empire reaching over 1,000 children across the South West, and reveals his vision for Exeter as the next cultural capital.In this episode, Cameron explains how his frustration with traditional music education led to creating something completely different: a creative ecosystem where kids can explore everything from DJing and podcasting, to animation and West End-style drama. Starting with just 25 children five years ago, Cameron Mills Group now works in dozens of schools and has ambitious plans to revolutionise how young people...
2025-10-0135 min
Exeter StoriesFrom Gentlemen's Club to Community Asset: The Transformation of an InstitutionEmma Dunn, Director of the Devon and Exeter Institution, shares the dramatic story of rescuing a collapsing 13th-century building and transforming an exclusive gentlemen's club into an accessible heritage charity serving all of Exeter.When Emma arrived in 2015, scaffolding held up library ceilings, buckets caught drips from failed roofs, and nets captured falling debris, all while members calmly read newspapers below. The building had been on the Heritage at Risk register for three years. Through two major projects totalling £3 million, Emma led the transformation of this nationally significant institution into a thriving cultural hub with accessible facilities, d...
2025-10-0136 min
Exeter StoriesExeter's Social A&E: CoLab's Revolutionary Approach to Community SupportFiona Carden, CEO of CoLab Exeter, shares the remarkable 10-year journey of creating a community hub that revolutionizes how services support people in crisis.In this episode, Fiona explains how CoLab evolved from an uncertain vision with public health funding into what Bishop Robert called "the holder of hope in the city." Rather than just co-locating services in one building, CoLab has created a unique culture of collaboration that wraps around individuals experiencing complex challenges.Ways you can support CoLab:Visit CoLab's website for volunteering opportunities and impact volunteeringFollow CoLab on social mediaContact Fiona...
2025-10-0138 min
Wingham Baptist Church SermonsPhilippians 1:1-11 - Stuart BatterhamStuart Batterham brings us the next message in our series on The Prayers of the Apostle Paul, based in Philippians 1:1-11.
2025-01-1935 min
CHATTER, A Podcast From KainosDesign ThinkingIn this episode we have guest host and Senior Business Analyst at Kainos James Ashby sit down with Head of Design at Kainos Paul Batterham to discuss Design Thinking. Paul tells us what this thing is, why we should care about it and some of the ways you can think about applying it in your job.
2019-12-1126 min