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Little Free Library and Habiba’s Herbs
April 25, 2018 21:35Two women talk about how environment friendly projects are bringing their communities together - Esther with St.Albans first Little Free Library and Farhat with a community herb garden.
Refill up and running, and Earthworks event
April 19, 2018 06:56Christelle from Plastic Free St.Albans tells us about Refill, the new scheme enabling us to top up our water bottles out and about, and Earthworkers join Amanda to explain what they're up to for Sustainable St.Albans Week.
Interview with Kenny Foster
April 15, 2018 20:04 - 29.7 MBInterview with Nashville musician and songwriter Kenny Foster, discussing his debut album Deep Cuts.
Stop, Look! and Think!
April 11, 2018 20:56The road to sustainability can often start not with an action, but with a thought. And more often than not, our thinking is at its most creative when it’s as a result of a collaboration with others. In this show you can hear how Look! St.Albans have got together with international specialists in buildings research, [...]
Parks, plates, but probably no Parrot Crossbills!
April 04, 2018 20:30There's lots of lovely stuff in this week's show : local business woman Meera talks about her sustainable alternative to plastic plates; Bernard the Verulamium Park Keeper describes some of the wildlife in the park and how you can take a tour during Sustainable St.Albans Week and Dan from St.Albans RSPB updates us on Heronwatch [...]
River revival and fly tipping fines
March 29, 2018 07:56In this Environment Matters you can hear Louise Palmer of St.Albans District Council explain how you can avoid fly tipping fines (harder than it sounds) and John Pritchard of the Ver Valley Society describes the proposals for Verulamium Lakes and the River Ver and how they will help this internationally rare chalk stream river.
Who will be this year’s Mayor’s Pride Environment Champion?
March 24, 2018 17:34Who do you think will be this year's Mayor's Pride Environment Champions: the Food Waste Ninjas; STAGS Eco Council or Food Smiles? Listen to this edition of Environment Matters to hear from them all, and see if you can decide. They're an amazing bunch and, if nothing else, will leave you energized and inspired.
Caroline Lucas talks to Amanda Yorwerth
March 14, 2018 22:08The Co-Leader of the UK Green Party, Caroline Lucas visited St.Albans last week and Amanda Yorwerth asked her about some issues relevant to us here in St.Albans
The lovely thing that is the National Garden Scheme
March 09, 2018 08:43The National Garden Scheme is good in so many ways. Jacky O'Leary of Hertfordshire's branch talks about its many wonders.
Plants for productivity? End of the rails for STRIFE? and your local Oxfam still needs you
February 28, 2018 21:16Hear BRE Research Director Ed Suttie explain how we can be happier, healthier and more productive in the right office environment and what the Biophillic Office Project hopes to achieve. Cathy Bolshaw of STRIFE gives their reaction to Herts County Council's proposal that 2000 houses should be built instead of a rail freight interchange on [...]
Lovely work on the Lea and new plans for Save Butterfly World
February 21, 2018 21:44Hear Patrick McNeil, the HMWT living rivers champion for the upper Lea and also Wheathampstead Parish Council Ranger for the Meads telling Amanda Yorwerth how he's been working with a great team of volunteers to use traditional methods to improve the Lea for wildlife and people. Plus, John Horsfield of Save Butterfly World explains how [...]
Recycling rejoicing – and plastic recycling post China
February 15, 2018 09:00St.Albans recycling rates have soared, but how are we going to reach that magic 60% that will put us in the top 10 of local authority areas? Louise Palmer, Waste and Recycling Officer for St.Albans District Council joins Amanda Yorwerth on Environment Matters to explain. Louise also tells us what happens to our plastics now [...]
Signs of spring
February 08, 2018 19:38 - 15.5 MBCharlotte Hussey talks about why Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are part of the Show the Love campaign and want you care for the climate and the effect a changing spring time is having on wildlife locally, and Hollie Anderson of the Woodland Trust asks you to become a phenologist and add to the citizen ... Read more
Plastic Free St.Albans and still time to share your sustainable skills
February 02, 2018 17:35Sandy Gibb joins Amanda to share the exciting news that Plastic Free St.Albans is gathering momentum and launching soon, and Craig, one of the Know How Festival organizers explains why he's finding this volunteering so rewarding, and how it's not too late for you to come forward to share your sustainable skills.
Penguin protest and photo fun for under 18s
January 26, 2018 09:53Jem Silverstone of Greenpeace explains why he spent the weekend dressed as a penguin and Caroline Wilkins tells us about the photo competition where under 18s can win £100
Phil Richards talks to Jane Devenish about flu
January 22, 2018 10:30 - 3.76 MBPhil Richards talks to Jane Devenish about flu. Symptoms, causes and cures.
Big Garden Birdwatch and is there room for Homes for Wildlife?
January 19, 2018 09:49Dan Fletcher from St.Albans RSPB explains how joining the Big Garden Birdwatch may be just what you need to lift the January blues, and Matt Dodds from Herts and Middz Wildlife Trusts explains how there could be homes for wildlife among the new homes for people.
Adding the equivalent of Harpenden to the District?
January 12, 2018 09:22Cllr Maria Maynard explains why we must find space for 15,000 more houses and why your opinion is needed on what they will be like and where they will go.
Smart bees? and what’s coming up at Transition St.Albans
January 08, 2018 18:38Hear about how studies of bees at Rothamsted could help robots of the future and the ambitions of Transition St.Albans in 2018
Fresh air, getting closer to nature and local super food – could bee keeping be for you?
January 01, 2018 16:39Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust bee keeper talks about the joys and trials of bee keeping, including some practical tips and how you could get started at this fascinating and ancient hobby.
Roger Protz talks …. BEER
December 21, 2017 15:16 - 13 minutes - 12 MBGood Beer Guide editor Roger Protz joins Richard Edwards and Ruth Farenga to talk about his passion for beer.
Expansion plans for Luton Airport
December 21, 2017 09:03Luton Airport Chief Operations Officer Robin Porter describes the plans for expansion at the airport and Sharon Hollingsworth of St.Albans Quieter Skies explains her concerns.
Keep your Xmas out of the bin
December 18, 2017 13:25Louise Palmer, the Waste and Recycling Officer form St.Albans District Council has some great ideas about keeping your Xmas clean and green, plus Dan Fletcher from Transition St.Albans has an update on the Our Planet Our Future event.
The River Ver and WUKA period wear
December 04, 2017 16:07The lakes in Verulamium Park are looking worse than ever. What's happened to the plans promised to sort out them and the River Ver that we were promised at the beginning of the year? Martin Freason from the Ver Valley Society explains. Plus, local entrepreneur Ruby Raut tells us about the launch of the UK's [...]
In insight into plastics and the environment from within the industry
November 24, 2017 17:49Are plastics all bad? Do we really use too much plastic? How could we use plastic more sustainabley? St.Albans based David Hick uses his experience from within the industry to give a uniquely informed and interesting view into our use of plastics.
What are the local transport plans for the future?
November 17, 2017 19:23With an extra quarter of a million people expected to move into Hertfordshire by 2034 we're headed for gridlock. What we need is a plan for how we’re all going to be able to get to work, to school and all the other places we need to go for the next 15 years. Which is [...]
A juicy solution to spare apples and seeing your way to a warmer home
November 09, 2017 18:06Davina Malcomlm from Kimpton Environmental Group tells us about Kimpton's solution to a glut of apples - one that might work on your street? - and Caroline Penn of Transition St.Albans explains how their thermal imaging camera can be a great way to start you one the way to a warmer, more energy efficient home.
Lyrical Challenges
November 04, 2017 13:46 - 49 seconds - 1.5 MBOn tonight’s show we had Mathew Green’s Lyrical challenge and the answer to last week’s. How are you doing with these challenges? If you know the answers then get in touch.
The amazing story of the long distance bats
November 02, 2017 17:54Bats aren't just Halloween add ons, they are amazing mammals that are constantly surprising us. Matt Dodds of the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust explains about the bats that flew from Latvia.
What’s new for Sustainable St.Albans Week 2018? Plus plastic bottle return scheme
October 26, 2017 07:51Hear Susheel Rao from Sustainable St.Albans Week on what's new and exctiting for 2018 and how you can register your event now. Plus Emma Tyler, St.Albans Refuse the Straw campaigner, gives her views on whether a plastic bottle return scheme would be a good idea for St.Albans.
What do we think about a bottle reward and return scheme?
October 18, 2017 15:26Michael Gove, the Environment Secretary is seeking to boost recycling rates and is considering a reward and return scheme for bottles. Plastic bottles are of particular concern because of the problems that plastic causes in oceans and other parts of the environment, so in this edition of Environment Matters we hear views from a couple [...]
Shona Davies in Round the World Clipper Race for MIND in Herts
October 13, 2017 15:40 - 2.78 MBShona Davies tells Clive Glover about her trip of a lifetime to raise money for MIND in Herts
Should 20 be plenty for St.Albans?
October 11, 2017 16:08With another pedestrian recently killed on Camp Road in St.Albans, is it time for a 20 mph zone across St.Albans? We hear the concerns of a Camp School Mum and St.Albans Green Party campaigner, Jill Mills.
Oxfam @ 75 – the hidden gem that is the Oxfam Book Shop, plus Sustainable Saturday
October 04, 2017 15:04With Oxfam celebrating its 75th birthday Hilary from St.Albans Book Shop reveals why it's such a hidden gem. Plus Catherine Ross of Transition St.Albans explains about Sustainable Saturday.
Foraging Fun!
September 27, 2017 14:15With the hedgerows full of mellow fruitfulness it's a great time to get out there in the autumn sunshine and enjoy a little of nature's bounty. Graham Couling of Polaris Bushcraft explains why he loves foraging and gives us some great tips so we can try it too.
Marvelous Marlborough! 2 Great initiatives at Marlborough Road Methodists
September 21, 2017 18:43Hear Reverend Rosemary Fletcher explain about the inspiring Talking Lunches, and the St.Albans Green Directory, aimed at those undergoing the difficult task of clearing a house for a relative.
Creationtide – what’s that all about?
September 14, 2017 19:50Helen Hutchison, Environment Officer for the Diocese of St.Albans, explains how Creationtide is a new festival with ancient roots, how thinking about the environment is changing within the church and how there is something that the leaders of all major faiths agree on.
Urban foxes – what you need to know
September 14, 2017 19:45Llewellyn Lowen of the RSPCA busts some myths about urban foxes.
Cycle to WOrk Day
September 13, 2017 07:48Cycling to work - a simple solution to so many difficult problems. Listen to Laurence Boon of Cycle to Work Day and Rona Wightman from St.Albans Cycle Campaign to hear why.
Impromptu – A radio play
August 25, 2017 12:14 - 27 minutes - 24.6 MBImpromptu was produced by the Abbey Theatre of St Albans and Radio Verulam. It is a story about war and love.
Hedgehogs: housing census and how to help
August 24, 2017 15:03It's all things hedgehog on this edition of Environment Matters. Fay Vass of the hedgehog helping campaign Hedgehog Street talks about the first ever census of hedgehog houses and local hedgehog lover Jill Stevens tells us how she came to help out hedgehogs like little Iggy (pictured). Photo: Jill Stevens
Bus cuts and finding funds
August 16, 2017 16:05Funds - or lack of them are the theme for this show. St.Albans District Council as withdrawn funding from yet more bus services. Who will be affected? Is it all bad news? Amanda Yorwerth speaks to Paul Spelzini of Potters Bar and St.Albans Transport Users Group to find out. Plus, if funding opportunities for your [...]
Disturbed by planes? and the joy of foraged blackberries
August 09, 2017 12:18John Hale of St.Albans Quieter Skies explains why it's important for you to complain now if you are disturbed by aircraft noise over St.Albans, and Danielle Durant Taylor of the Cobbles Kitchen Cookery School shares her thoughts on foraged blackberries.
New menu at the Great Northern
August 03, 2017 21:03 - 17.8 MBSheri and Harry from the Great Northern Pub joined Jonny Seabrook on Thursday’s Verulam in the Morning to talk about the new menu chef Harry has put together and the plans Landlord Sheri has put in place at the pub. Checkout their website www.greatnorthernpub.co.uk
New menu at the Great Northern
August 03, 2017 21:03 - 17.8 MBSheri and Harry from the Great Northern Pub joined Jonny Seabrook on Thursday’s Verulam in the Morning to talk about the new menu chef Harry has put together and the plans Landlord Sheri has put in place at the pub. Checkout their website www.greatnorthernpub.co.uk
Spot that butterfly and more holiday fun
August 03, 2017 07:16Malcolm Hull of Hertfordshire and Middlesex Butterfly Conservation explains why your butterfly sightings are valuable and how easy it is to join in. Plus Charlotte Hussey from Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust talks about the local reserves and resources that make enjoying the outdoors easy for kids and grown ups alike.
Rothamsted boosts citizen science and the fun of the Festival of Wildlife
July 27, 2017 07:21Nathan Brown of Rothamsted Research talks about the work they have done to make citizen science even more valuable, and Charlotte Hussey of the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust tells us about the wonderful Festival of Wildlife.
Refuse the straw and predicting where hitch hiking insects will turn up next
July 20, 2017 07:28Emma talks about her new St.Albans campaign - Refuse the Straw. Find out what she's achieved and how you can help. Over at Rothamsted Research Charlotte Wainright has been using spare weather data to work out the next stop for hitch hiking pest insects.
Ninjas, Idlers and Earthworks
July 14, 2017 11:33Hear about how Food Waste Ninjas cut food waste in St.Albans City School by nearly 40%, pupils are taking action to clean up the air and Earthworks are preparing for their annual Summer Fair.
Great days out in the great outdoors
July 04, 2017 16:16The changes at Cassiobury Park aren't just great because they have made the park even more fun, they have sustainability at their core. Hear Deputy Mayor of Watford Cllr Peter Taylor explain. And if you go down to the woods this weekend you'll be sure of a big surprise! Hollie Anderson of the Woodland Trust [...]