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The Real Thing at Soul Towers

May 18, 2024 12:20 - 20.7 MB

Chris Amoo founding member of the Real Thing talks to Dave Ellis about the new album ‘A Brand New Day’ and the band’s development from the 70’s to today. Featuring Children of the Ghetto, one of the new tracks, writing with brother Eddie and the Real Thing’s big break on Opportunity Knocks.

Ross Bell of the band Rosko Piko tells of his extraordinary journey to find his salvation in music: Part 1

March 20, 2024 11:38 - 13.1 MB

Ross Bell of the band Rosko Piko tells of his extraordinary journey to find salvation in music.

Ross Bell of the band Rosko Piko tells of his extraordinary journey to find his salvation in music: Part 2

March 20, 2024 11:00 - 25.3 MB

Ross Bell of the band Rosko Piko tells of his extraordinary journey to find his salvation in music: Part 2

Can advertising save the planet?

March 18, 2024 18:01 - 31.8 MB

Local advertising professional, Matt Bourn, thinks advertising has a crucial role to play in our move to a sustainable future. In this week’s Environment Matters podcast, Matt talks to Amanda Yorwerth about Sustainable Advertising, the new book that he has co-authored. Topics covered include green washing, how we frame messaging around climate change and even the ... Read more

Hop on the Harpenden Hopper

February 26, 2024 20:23 - 53.1 MB

It may appear like an ordinary scheduled bus service but the Harpenden Hopper is so much more – it’s a community and a lifeline for its passengers. Elly and Andy took a trip to find out more.

‘So What?’ special – the aftermath of a family death.

August 05, 2022 13:51 - 60 MB

In this special edition of ‘So What?’ Andy and Elly talk about a very difficult topic – the death of a family member. On a recent trip to Plymouth, Andy’s mum died after a period of illness. Talking about it helped, but it also made him realise that people really do need to discuss their ... Read more

The challenge for sustainable food is on

August 01, 2022 05:42 - 31.7 MB

Can we feed the world, get our carbon emissions to net zero and boost biodiversity? Scientists from Rothamsted Research think we can and they’re set to find out how in a major new research project. In this podcast, Dr Jonathan Storkey explains what they’ll be doing, how farmers themselves will be involved and why he’s ... Read more

Sian Brice – Ex international athlete

July 27, 2022 16:43 - 17.6 MB

Hear all of Chris Tillin’s chat, from Verulam Sport, with local icon Sian Brice. Sian is an ex international athletic and shares her experiences of competing in Olympics, the World Championships and the Commonwealth games. Sian is currently involved with Costa swimming, the St Albans Athletics Club, and Triathlon, and has her own business built ... Read more

De Havilland Aircraft Museum Podcast Part 2

July 27, 2022 11:04 - 33.4 MB

De Havilland is an important part of our local history and their museum in London Colney is a fantastic place to visit.   Volunteer Derek Lamb takes us around the museum in Part 2 of this Podcast. 

De Havilland Aircraft Museum Podcast – Part 1

July 27, 2022 08:23 - 34.1 MB

De Havilland is an important part of our local history and the De Havilland Aircraft Museum in London Colney documenrs this wonderfully. Jonny Seabrook was welcomed by Derek Lamb, a volunteer at the museum, who guided him around the museum. Their chat is here as a two part podcast. 

Swift Action

July 24, 2022 18:04 - 30.9 MB

They fly faster than any bird in the world, but that’s not enough to keep swifts off the endangered animals red list. The good news is that the Wilderhood Watch are taking Swift Action to help. Nadia Bishara explains what they’re doing and how you can help.  

Bouche à Oreille: Voyage au centre d’une chorale

July 23, 2022 16:48 - 5.62 MB

Dans ce podcast. Blandine, chef du chœur Les Fauristes, nous aide à cerner avec humour les caractéristiques des quatre registres vocaux : soprano, alto, ténor et basse.   Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juillet 2022. In this podcast Blandine helps us to spot the characteristics of each of the soprano, alto, ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: Chacun cherche sa voix

July 23, 2022 16:14 - 4.67 MB

Dans ce podcast, Blandine, chef du chœur Les Fauristes, nous explique que chacun cherche sa voix et comment la trouver. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juin 2022. In this podcast, Blandine, choir master of Les Fauristes, explains that every one is seeking their own voice and shares how to find ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: Le choix d’études supérieures

July 23, 2022 14:59 - 10.3 MB

Dans ce podcast, Josh, lycéen Franco-Britannique résidant à Bordeaux, nous parle de son choix d’études supérieures. Il nous explique que traverser la Manche pour venir à l’université en Grande Bretagne est loin d’être simple. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juillet 2022. In this podcast, Josh, who is a Franco-British ... Read more

New Eco Awards for St Albans

July 18, 2022 09:30 - 31.7 MB

Ember Designs owner, Lee Wood has launched St Alban’s first Eco Awards. Lee talks about why he initiated them, how they work and how we can help for future years.

Bouche à Oreille: Expressions françaises autour du printemps

July 13, 2022 14:27 - 7.4 MB

Dans ce podcast, Martin, notre expert en expressions françaises, décline celles sur le printemps. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juillet 2022. In this podcast, Martin, our expert on French expressions, talks about those related to Spring. All in French! With Aline Bavister and Elise Lines. From a show aired ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: Capsule littéraire sur’ Le cortège’ de Gérard Gavarry

July 13, 2022 14:19 - 4.96 MB

Dans ce podcast, Pierre, notre expert en littérature francophone, nous fait découvrir Le Cortège, cargo de vie, roman maritime de Gérard Gavarry. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juillet 2022. In this podcast our literature expert Pierre talks about Le Cortège, a maritime novel from Gérard Gavarry. All in French! With ... Read more

Simple swaps for Plastic Free July

July 10, 2022 14:18 - 31.2 MB

Dani Jefferson of Jefferson Crafts joins Amanda to discuss the problems caused by single use plastic items and some easy solutions you can take in Plastic Free July. Plus a run down on some other local businesses working hard to help us go plastic free.

Pond Plans for Highfield Park

July 05, 2022 06:28 - 31.9 MB

Tim Abbott of the Highfield Park trust explains ambitious plans to renovate Cell Barnes Pond so it’s great for wildlife and people.

Bouche à Oreille: retour sur le bilinguisme

July 04, 2022 10:23 - 25.7 MB

Dans ce podcast, nous parlons de bilinguisme avec notre invitée Christelle Allin, directrice de l’école francophone FLAM de St Albans. Christelle nous fait part de son expérience et de ses conseils en tant que professeure mais aussi en tant que Maman de deux enfants jeunes adolescents. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: Capsule littéraire sur Marie Vingtras

July 02, 2022 16:20 - 6.58 MB

Dans ce podcast, notre expert en littérature Pierre nous fait découvrir Marie Vingtras et son premier roman ‘Blizzard’.Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en Juillet 2022. In this podcast our literature expert Pierre unveils Marie Vingtras and her first novel ‘Blizzard’. All in French!With Aline Bavister and Elise Lines. From a ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: capsule littéraire autour de Linda Lê

June 29, 2022 15:23 - 6.84 MB

Dans ce podcast, Pierre, notre expert en littérature, nous fait (re) découvrir Linda Lê, à l”occasion de sa disparition. Une romancière, essayiste, critique et surtout grande lectrice française native de Đa Lat au Vietnam. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juin 2022. In this podcast Pierre, our literature expert, (re) ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: Les expression françaises autour de la pandémie

June 29, 2022 14:42 - 7.79 MB

Dans ce podcast, notre expert en expressions françaises, Martin, fait le tour du mot ‘pandémie’. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juin 2022. In this podcast, our expert in French expressions Martin explores those around the word ‘pandémie’. It’s all in French! With Aline Bavister and Elise Lines. From a ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: Capsule littéraire sur Nétonon Noël Ndjékéry

June 27, 2022 14:09 - 7.66 MB

Dans ce podcast, Pierre, notre expert en littérature francophone, nous transporte au Tchad en nous faisant découvrir l’auteur Nétonon Noël Ndjékéry et son roman ‘Il n’y a pas d’arc-en-ciel au paradis’. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en Juin 2022. In this podcast, our literature expert Pierre takes us to Chad ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: Comment bien préparer son retour en France

June 27, 2022 13:45 - 27.6 MB

Dans ce podcast, notre invitée Adeline, compatriote expatriée en Grande Bretagne, partage son expérience pour nous aider à bien préparer un retour définitif en France. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en Juin 2022.   In this podcast, our French guest Adeline, who has been an expat in the UK, shares ... Read more

Cutting pesticide use one street at a time

June 27, 2022 06:59 - 15.8 MB

Nadia Bishara, of the community group Wilderhood Watch, talks about the new Glyphosate Free Streets pilot scheme.

Get wild and crafty!

June 21, 2022 06:56 - 15.8 MB

This summer the Herts and Middx Wildlife Trust is venturing into a whole new area. A series of creative events they are calling Herts Wild Art. So what’s inspired them to get out the paint brushes? And how’s this going to help wildlife? In this podcast we’ll find out this and much more from Emma ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: Expressions françaises autour des légumes

June 20, 2022 18:47 - 7.22 MB

Dans ce podcast, notre expert en expressions françaises Martin décline celles autour des légumes de printemps. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juin 2022.   In this podcast our expert in French expressions Martin unveils those around spring vegetables. All in French! With Aline Bavister and Elise Lines. Extract from ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: Capsule littéraire sur Suzy Solidor

June 20, 2022 16:10 - 8.28 MB

Dans ce podcast, Pierre, notre expert en littérature, nous transporte dans le monde de Suzy Solidor, garçonne plus connue en tant que chanteuse, actrice, muse et modèle de nombreux artistes mais qui fut également auteure de plusieurs romans pendant la deuxième guerre mondiale. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une emission diffusée en juin ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: naturalisation Britannique- pourquoi? Comment?

June 20, 2022 12:36 - 28.1 MB

Dans ce podcast, nous parlons avec nos trois invitées françaises de l’acquisition de la nationalité Britannique- motivations. démarches, pièges à éviter, astuces pratiques. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juin 2022. In this podcast we speak to three local French guests about the road to British naturalisation. Motivations, practical steps, ... Read more

St Albans City Centre debate

June 19, 2022 19:55 - 50.2 MB

What should the city centre look like in five years from now?  Pedestrianised or not? More or less parking? What is the role of culture and will retail survive in St Peters Street? We are joined by a panel of key decision makers and influencers

Matilda – Access All Areas Backstage Podcast

June 14, 2022 20:05 - 20.2 MB

St Albans Girls School are presenting their first school musical drama production since COVID and it is MATILDA – THE MUSICAL. Join the STAGS Radio and podcast club as they go behind the scenes with interviews, discussion and all the backstage gossip.

Bouche à Oreille: Jubilémania !

June 13, 2022 16:13 - 18.4 MB

Dans ce podcast, nous parlons de la fièvre du jubilé de platine de la Reine Elizabeth II. Événement inédit, la souveraine est en effet la première à célébrer 70 ans sur le trône. Les festivités pouvaient sembler incongrues, voire anachroniques à nos compatriotes, mais qu’en est-il des Britanniques ? Nous avons recueilli les sentiments de ... Read more

Your help needed to spot invaders on the Ver

June 13, 2022 06:56 - 15.4 MB

John Pritchard, chair of the Ver Valley Society, wants your help spotting invasive plants along the River Ver. Plus he gives an exciting water vole update.

Bouche à Oreille: Les bienfaits du confinement

June 12, 2022 19:10 - 27 MB

Dans ce podcast, nous explorons les bienfaits du confinement avec notre invitée Christelle Garcia, leadership coach à St Albans, ainsi que les leçons que nous pouvons en tirer. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait d’une émission diffusée en juin 2022. In this podcast we explore the silver linings of lockdown and what lessons we can ... Read more

Cystic Fibrosis awareness and transition to secondary school

June 09, 2022 20:46 - 47.6 MB

With it being Cystic Fibrosis week from 13-19 June, it's very timely that this week we speak to Laura Barrett, the mother of Bailey who was diagnosed with Cystic Fibrosis.

BAMBOS CHARALAMBOUS ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS MAY 2022

June 06, 2022 18:32 - 29.7 MB

Enfield and Southgate MP Bambos Charalambous joins us for his monthly chat with Jason McKenna. If you have missed out this month and have questions for Bambos please do send them into [email protected] Discussion points of this month were: – Nationwide Political Talking Points –  Local Enfield and Southgate Issues – Your Community Questions

Creating Community Resilience

June 06, 2022 07:22 - 15.4 MB

The St Albans Sustainability Festival might be over, but there are still lots of great events to look forward to. In this week’s show we’ll look at some of them, and, in particular we’ll hear from Kim from HEART Community about their forthcoming event exploring Community Resilience.  

Bouche à Oreille: capsule littéraire autour de l’enfance

June 05, 2022 14:42 - 16.6 MB

Dans ce podcast, Pierre décline l’enfance autour de plusieurs ouvrages et auteurs: Boris Gamalaya (Réunion); Aristote Kavungu (Canada): ‘Mon pere, Boudarel et moi’; Abdourahman A Waberi (Djibouti): ‘Pourquoi tu danses quand tu marches?’ et Dalie Farah ‘Impasse Verlaine’. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Extrait de l’émission diffusée en Septembre 2019. In this podcast, Pierre ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: vacances insolites

June 03, 2022 13:29 - 14.7 MB

Dans cette émission nous parlons de lieux de vacances insolites en Grande Bretagne et plus particulièrement de glamping dans le Norfolk avec notre invitée Anatolie Papas. Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines. Emission diffusée en Juin 2018 We talk about unusual places to go on holiday in Great Britain, including glamping in Norfolk with our ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: Le végétalisme

June 03, 2022 12:40 - 35.6 MB

Dans ce podcast notre invitée Coralie Ferrero nous explique ce qu’est le végétalisme (aussi connu sous le nom de véganisme) Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines Extrait de l’émission diffusée en février 2019 In this podcast we speak to our guest Coralie Ferrero about veganism. It’s all in French! With Aline Bavister and Elise Lines.

The Generation Gap on Everyday Sexism

June 02, 2022 10:33 - 25.8 MB

In this Podcast Clive and Anna consider the issues raised by the Everyday Sexism website set up by writer Laura Bates. Despite many changes in our society over the years there are still many instances of sexism in everyday life. In particular they discuss sexism at universities which is a concern for Anna who will be starting at university this year.

Wildlife welcome at the Cathedral

May 30, 2022 08:05 - 16 MB

More and more wildlife is finding a home at St Albans Cathedral – from the peregrine falcons up on the tower to pollinators and other wildlife in the new Sumpter Yard Garden. In this week’s Environment Matters, the Cathedral’s Canon Chancellor, The Revd Canon Kevin Walton explains what’s being done, including some clever details that ... Read more

Daisy Cooper Answers Your Questions May 2022

May 29, 2022 20:39 - 31.1 MB

St Albans MP Daisy Cooper joins us for his monthly chat with Jason McKenna. If you have missed out this month and have questions for Daisy please do send them into [email protected] Discussion points of this month were: – Nationwide Political Talking Points –  Local St Albans issues – Your Community Questions

Daisy Cooper Answers Your Questions May 2022

May 29, 2022 20:38 - 31.1 MB

St Albans MP Daisy Cooper joins us for his monthly chat with Jason McKenna. If you have missed out this month and have questions for Daisy please do send them into [email protected] Discussion points of this month were: – Nationwide Political Talking Points –  Local St Albans issues – Your Community Questions

Bouche à Oreille: Droits de la femme en France

May 29, 2022 14:28 - 24.9 MB

Nous parlons de l’histoire des droits de la femme en France et en particulier de la lutte pour le droit de vote et le droit a l’Interruption Volontaire de Grossesse. Ce podcast est extrait d’une emission speciale pour la journee internationale des droits de la femme (2017). Avec Aline Bavister et Elise Lines In this ... Read more

Bouche à Oreille: vie d’expat’, de la Grande Bretagne a l’Allemagne

May 29, 2022 13:14 - 18.3 MB

Dans cet episode nous retrouvons notre compatriote Helene Vioix qui, apres plusieurs annees a St Albans, est partie en Allemagne pour le travail avec sa jeune famille. Comment se passe l’adaptation a un nouveau pays et une nouvelle langue pour toute la famille? Quelles sont les differences avec La Grande Bretagne et la France? Avec ... Read more

Bim Afolami Answers Your Questions May 2022

May 28, 2022 14:41 - 33.5 MB

Harpenden and Hitchin MP Bim Afolami joins us for his monthly chat with Jason McKenna. If you have missed out this month and have questions for Bim please do send them into [email protected] Discussion points of this month were: – Nationwide Political Talking Points –  Local Harpenden and Hitchin issues – Your Community Questions

It all started with an idea from her son….

May 23, 2022 07:25 - 15.7 MB

We often ignore the ideas that kids come up with. But not Viviana Cruz-Morrison. She turned an idea her son came up with for a school project into a whole, new business that makes packaging free cleaning products easy for everyone.

Reducing rubbish one street at a time

May 16, 2022 08:31 - 16.1 MB

Salisbury Road residents Ann, Siobhan and Steve have created a community recycling scheme that they hope will catch on around the District. They tell us how it works, why it’s so good and how you can set up your own. To check out the Community Recycling event for the St Albans Sustainability Festival, and the ... Read more