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Down by the river…
March 20, 2019 22:52 - 15.4 MBThe drama is beginning to unfold on Verulamium Lake, and Dan Fletcher of St.Albans RSPB joins Amanda Yorwerth to talk about this year’s Heron Watch. But without the River Ver, the herons would be looking for a home. John Pritchard of the Ver Valley Society gives an update on this important river and how it [...]
Councillor Terry Douris talks to The Parents’ Show about School Places in St Albans
March 18, 2019 17:33 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBWith the current apparent lack of school places in St Albans, County Councillor Terry Douris talks to Lydia about the process and the hopes for a satisfactory outcome.
School strike!
March 13, 2019 21:58 - 15.6 MBAround the world, school students are striking. And now students from in and around St.Albans are joining them. Why are they striking and what do they hope to achieve? We’ll hear from 2 students to find out, and from the head teacher of Fleetville Junior School to hear what he thinks. Photo credit Julian [...]
Extinction Rebellion and Playing Out
March 06, 2019 22:03 - 15.7 MBIt’s hitting the headlines across the world, but what is Extinction Rebellion? Paul Thistlethwaite will explain, and tell us why and how you can join in. In contrast, there’s nothing more lovely than kids playing together. Hear about the scheme to reclaim our roads for kids to play and how it’s progressing locally.
Let’s talk rubbish…
February 28, 2019 15:01 - 15.8 MBThis week, Amanda Yorwerth and her guests will be talking rubbish! Jeremy Silverstone of Greenpeace will explain what they’ve been doing about plastic packaging from supermarkets, and Helen Burridge, of St.Albans BID, talks about plans to improve recycling collections for city centre businesses.
Food , Music and love with Reggae vibes
February 24, 2019 18:29 - 60.8 MBOn this show our very special guest is Carmen of Carmen`s Caribbean Kitchen , St Albans premier Caribbean caterer , she enriches our shopping experience with her delicious tastes and aromas from her street stall 0n market days and she has the ability to cater for Caribbean functions for up to 500 people .She will ... Read more
Highlight on heaths! & Time to party?
February 21, 2019 08:20 - 15.3 MBCould this be the year that your street gets together for a street party? Nicola Wyeth of Our Street Party tells Amanda Yorwerth why it should be and how to get started. Plus, Colney Heath, Bernards Heath, Marshals Heath…..here in St.Albans we were once surrounded by heaths. What’s happened to them? Why does it matter? [...]
Don’t let go of that balloon!
February 13, 2019 21:59 - 15 MBEmma Tyers of Plastic Free St.Albans explains why they're asking Herts CC for action on balloons, and asks for your help. Plus, events are now registered for this year’s Sustainabity Festival, but how is it shaping up? Nicola Wyeth will be sharing the latest news.
It’s never been more important to cut your carbon
February 07, 2019 08:45 - 15.7 MBWith news from the Met Office that the world is headed for the warmest period on record, Amanda Yorwerth talks to sustainability consultant Carolina Karlstrom about steps that we can take to cut our carbon footprint. From easy things we can do today to bigger changes to work on, Carolina has measures we can all [...]
Welcome to WUKA & what’s happened to Broad Colney Lakes?
January 30, 2019 21:56 - 15.6 MBIt’s been a whirlwind of a year for Environment Matters’ new sponsor, WUKA wear. But whilst going from almost nothing to an award winning, successful company in one year, WUKA has still kept hold of its environmental credentials. On this week’s show, Amanda Yorwerth will be talking to WUKA CEO Ruby Raut about the highlights [...]
Valuing nature
January 24, 2019 09:27 - 15.7 MBIt keeps us alive, improves our quality of life and is increasingly under threat - and yet we so often take the natural world for granted. In this edition of Environment Matters you can hear ecologist Joe Gray's concerns about the effect of mineral extraction locally on wildlife, St.Albans Green Party member Jill Mills' plea [...]
Fun without flying?
January 16, 2019 22:13 - 15.7 MBFlying is one of the most environmentally damaging things we can do, and here in St.Albans we fly more than most. So cutting down on flights would be a great way to cut our carbon footprints. But can you really have a fun holiday without flying? We’ll hear from 2 local people who think you [...]
Positive news about potholes?
January 10, 2019 07:57 - 15.6 MBHertfordshire County Council has received £7.892m from the Department for Transport’s Local Highways Maintenance Fund. Amanda Yorwerth speaks to Herts County Council Cabinet Member for Highways Cllr Phil Bibby to find out what this might mean around St.Albans. And with health being a New Year motivator for many of us, hear about Cllr Simon Grover's efforts [...]
The simplest ideas can be the most effective…
January 03, 2019 08:42 - 15.6 MBMillions of books are land filled each year, but Pete Hill explains how a simple idea has saved 100,000 books so far. Herts and Middlesex Wildlife have a more cunning plan to ensure that Hertfordshire is a top notch home for winter migrants. Tim Hill explains how.
If you do one thing in 2019….
December 26, 2018 21:15 - 15.9 MBEaten too much turkey? Why not give Veganuary a try? Tara from Tara's Vegan Treats has some tips. And whilst you're at it, representatives of the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust and Sustainable St.Albans have some suggestions for things you could do in 2019 to make it a better year from the environement.
Green up your Xmas!
December 20, 2018 08:57 - 15.5 MBSusheel Rao of Our Planet Our Future talks us through her 12 days of Sustainable Christmas Presents all lovely (and great for last minute inspiration!) and Heather Fowler of The Green Kitchen has top tips for making all that yummy Christmas food just a bit more planet friendly.
Get Green with the Grinch – and gear up for SustFest19 now!
December 13, 2018 08:14 - 15.4 MBHear about the people and the message behind the new Grinch mural. Plus, Catherine Ross has ideas to help us gear up our event for the 2019 Festival of Sustainability.
Huurah for HMWT and houseplants!
December 06, 2018 20:05 - 15.7 MBIt's a gloomy old time of year, so cheer yourself up with a good news story of some wonderful work that Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are doing with the help of Jordan Cereals and local farmers. And with cheery foliage and flowers in short supply outside, local author and houseplant expert Zia Allaway talks [...]
Kick off your festival of sustainable fun!
November 28, 2018 22:40 - 15.7 MBEmma Tyers from Plastic Free St.Albans and Tania Trovatello of The Refill Pantry share some great tips on how to get your festive season off to a sustainable start. From calendars to Christmas trees and canapes to crafternoons, there’s plenty to green up your festive fun.
What’s in store for cyclists at St.Albans City Station?
November 22, 2018 08:08 - 15.4 MBSecond only to Cambridge in number of commuters cycling, things could be better for cyclists at St.Albans City Station. Amanda Yorwerth is joined by Larry Heyman, Local Development Manager for Thameslink & Great Northern Govia Thameslink Railway, and Rona Wightman of St.Albans Cycle Campaign to discuss the current problems cyclists experience and the planned solutions.
Why allotment holders are still unhappy about Ver plans
November 15, 2018 07:14 - 15.6 MBThe plans to revive stretches of the internationally important River Ver have not received universal welcome. In this show we hear from Keith Reynolds, Chair of the Cottonmill and Nunnery Allotment Association about what allotment holders have to loose and why they're still unhappy.
Magnificent migrants and track side trees
November 07, 2018 22:14 - 15.5 MBThere's so much more to migration than your think. Dan Fletcher of St.Albans RSPB has some surprises about bird migration and what birds to look out for locally. Plus railway track side resident Nadia Bishara gives an update on neighbours pulling together to protect trees and habitats for wildlife along the rail way track.
Have you seen a hedgehog?
October 31, 2018 22:04 - 15.6 MBIn this show we hear from Emily Wilson from Hedgehog Street about how your hedgehog sightings are needed and from local hedgehog enthusiast Jill Priest about how local hedgehogs are fairing and how you can help them as they get ready to hibernate.
Clothing doing good
October 24, 2018 20:09 - 15.6 MBClothing has received some environmental bad wrap recently but local businesses are bucking the trend. Hear from Katie from Tommy and Lottie and Ruby from WUKA wear talking about how their clothing is doing good.
Why now is a good time to get solar panels, and pulling together to save trackside trees
October 17, 2018 20:52 - 15.7 MBSimon Robinson of Solinvictus explains why it's a great time to get solar PV panels for your roof, and Nadia Bishara talks about how neighbours are pulling together to negotiate with Network Rail about the future of trackside trees.
Girl power!
October 11, 2018 07:26 - 15.5 MBGirls from around St.Albans are standing up for the environment. Be inspired by these wonderful young people who have turned concern into action.
Highfield apples & new Environment Action Group
October 04, 2018 07:36 - 15.6 MBRichard Bull from Highfield Park talks about the wonderful things they achieve with their apple crop and other developments at the Park, and Cllr Simon Grover explains about the all new Environment Action Group that you're invited to.
Great local food
September 26, 2018 20:55 - 15.4 MBThe St.Albans Festival of Food and Drink is underway and in this show Amanda talks to Elaine Rainsford from the Hare and Hounds pub about why they love local producers and how you have the chance to meet them, and to Nicole, Joanne and Alex from the Camphill Village Trust about the wonderful food they [...]
So much fun planned!
September 20, 2018 06:51 - 15.6 MBAndy Martin talks about plans for the first St.Albans Car Free Day and explains why ditching the car can be so good. Val Langford also wants you to get out on 2 feet, but this time to join the St.Albans Oxfam Walk for Water. Plus, plans are afoot with the organisers of Sustainable St.Albans Week [...]
Fighting for sharks, and planning for houses
September 13, 2018 14:24 - 16.4 MBThe latest draft of the St.Albans Local Plan, that all important document which sets out what will be built where in the District for years to come. Cllr Mary Maynard, St.Albans District Council Planning Portfolio Holder, talks to Amanda Yorwerth about the provisions in the plan that are aimed at making the District a more [...]
Tree huggers, listen up!
September 06, 2018 07:06 - 15.7 MBTrees have such an immense value for our landscapes, our climate, our wildlife, and our wellbeing - and you only need to visit Heartwood to see how many of us love our woods here in St.Albans - but they are under threat from diseases carried by trees coming into the country. Help is at hand [...]
Back to school – back to plastic?
August 30, 2018 07:46 - 15.5 MBLocal eco- entrepreneur Ruby Raut talks about how teens can now have plastic free periods, and about her ground breaking poster campaign. Plus, Emma Tyres of Plastic Free St.Albans has tips for a plastic free return to school and asks for your your help with their new schools campaign.
Speak up on airport expansion,and say Hi to St.Albans First Vegan Fair!
August 22, 2018 19:49 - 15.5 MBSt. Albans is hosting its first ever Vegan Fair. Organiser Vente explains what's to look forward to for vegans and none vegans alike. Plus, Nigel from campaign group St.Albans Quieter Skies talks about proposed expansion at Luton Airport and how you have the chance to respond to the preliminary consultation right now.
The Flamestead Sarecrow Festival on August 17/18/19th August
August 19, 2018 14:31 - 64 MBThe Flamestead Scarecrow Festival has been held in the sleepy village of Flamstead every year since 2002. Residents enter a competition for the best scarecrow of the village, displaying their creations outside their homes. Visitors can walk around the village and vote for their favourite scarecrows. It’s a quintessentially eccentric English festival, with all the ... Read more
Your recycling conundrums sorted.
August 15, 2018 20:43 - 15.6 MBLouise Palmer, Waste and Recycling Officer at St.Albans District Council, helps with listeners recycling conundrums. From deodorant bottles to coffee cups and black plastic food trays to teabags, Louise has lots of information and helpful tips.
Vegetarian Jack breaks marathon record – and plants from abroad, the dos and don’ts
August 08, 2018 20:44 - 15.6 MBAmazing veteran St.Albans Strider Jack Brooks talks about his marathon first and why he's chosen to be vegetarian. Plus Marcus from Ayletts Nurseries explains why bringing those lovely plants back from holiday isn't such a good idea.
Hedgehog houses and Symondshyde sink holes
August 02, 2018 17:07 - 16 MBEmily Wilson, the Hedgehog Officer from the organisation Hedgehog Street, explains how the need for hedgehog houses is as high now as in the winter and what to do to ensure that you can make just the kind of house that hedgehogs love. John Gardiner of Save Symondshyde tells us about the sink holes recently [...]
Fab Festival of Wildlife and students put thinking caps on to help farmers
July 26, 2018 06:07 - 15.5 MBAs inspirational teacher Helen Cox says goodbye to Sir John Lawes she finishes with a project bringing together students and local farmers. Plus, Charlotte Hussey of Herts and Middx Wildlife Trust explains how the Festival of Wildlife is not just your standard summer fair.
New waste incinerator proposed
July 19, 2018 06:33 - 17.1 MBEmsrayne Renewable Energy Ltd are planning to submit a proposal to build an energy from waste plant on green belt land at New Mill End between Harpenden and Luton on land owned by the Luton Hoo Estate. In this show Amanda Yorwerth speaks to Nigel Cronin, representing Emsrayne, and Tim Armstrong-Taylor of campaign group Stop [...]
Butterfly Population and World Population
July 11, 2018 19:48 - 15.6 MBOn World Population Day, Helen Haran of St.Albans Population Matters explains why Sir David Attenborough thinks we need to act on our exploding population, and Malcolm Hull of Herts and Middlesex Butterfly Conservation wants us all to spend 15 lovely minutes looking at butterflies.
Parties, drives and butterflies!
July 04, 2018 21:13 - 19.8 MBHear how one St.Albans road pimped their street party by going plastic free. Electric car numbers in St.Albans in St.Albans are soaring - but is driving an electric car all it's cracked up to be? Plus, Butterfly World 2.0 are excited for their National Meadows Day event.
New Refill Pantry in St.Albans in time for Plastic Free July!
June 27, 2018 21:20 - 15.2 MBPlastic Free July is nearly here and Emma Tyers from Plastic Free St.Albans explains what it's all about and how we can join in. And just in time for Plastic Free July, St.Albans Refill Pantry is now open. Tania Trovatello tells Amanda about the motivation behind it, the lovely things they stock and how it [...]
It’s festival time!
June 21, 2018 06:30 - 15.2 MBIn this week's Environment Matters hear about Rothamsted Research's 175th anniversary Festival of Ideas and the interactive Sustainability Zone at the St.Albans Street Festival. Plus, a great volunteering opportunity with Groundworks, and, of course, this week's Open Gardens. Oh, and strictly no football!
The gardens bringing generations together
June 13, 2018 20:43 - 15.5 MBYoung and old are getting together to created beautiful and productive gardens at Grace Muriel House Care Home. Hear how the project came together and what the children and the residents think of it.
Earthwork on Wheels?
June 07, 2018 06:55 - 15.6 MBHear Steve Pike telling Amanda Yorwerth about how Earthworks are spreading their good work.
Butterfly World 2.0 takes flight and the Big Lemon
May 30, 2018 20:59 - 15.7 MBJohn Horsfield talks about the transformation Save Butterfly World is taking on this summer and former Transport Minister Norman Baker explains why the Big Lemon Bus Company is different and how perhaps one could be set up here in St.Albans
Fabulous flowers and beautiful beetles
May 24, 2018 05:35 - 15.6 MBIf you liked Meghan's seasonal English flowers then you'll love to hear about new local flower growers Plot 31. Plus, the People's Trust for Endangered Species is asking for your help for this year's hunt for Hertfordshire's remaining stag beetles.
Why can’t I recycle my rigid plastic anymore – and where are all the frogs?
May 16, 2018 18:33 - 15.7 MBCouncillor Terry Hone, Cabinet Member for Community Protection and Waste Management explains why you can't recycle your rigid plastics at the tip anymore, and Rob Hopkins, Reserves manager for Herts and Middx Wildlife Trusts explains why he thinks so many local ponds have no frogspawn this year.
Aircraft noise restrictions – welcome relief or red herring?
May 09, 2018 21:16 - 15.5 MBJames Dontas, Flight Operations Manager at London Luton Airport talks about recently proposed night time noise restrictions and Nigel Green of campaign group St.Albans Quieter Skies explains why he thinks these measures need to go further.
Quorn helps the fight against crop disease, and the magic of the dawn chorus
May 03, 2018 06:13Rothamsted Research Molecular Plant Pathologist Dr.Kim Hammond-Kosack explains how she had a brain wave to use the meat alternative Quorn to help fight an internationally serious crop disease. and Josh Kubale of Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trusts talks about the wonders of the dawn chorus, and the best way to enjoy a bank holiday weekend [...]