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Simon Donnelly - Chairperson SoSAD

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2017 8:53


Simon talks to Gary Burgham on Saturday Breakfast about the work of SoSAD, and how people can help them care for the animals. We hear about a special dog called Alfie, and learn of an event known as Dogtober. http://www.deernesskennels.co.uk/rehoming.htm

Local Artist Pollyanna Turner.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2017 20:59


Pollyanna joined us this morning to talk about Men's Voices - an arts project that explores the concept of masculinity and what it means to be a man. The Men’s Voices exhibition is open to the public 12-4pm every day of Durham Book Festival (7-15th October) in Empty Shop’s TESTT Space, 2nd floor, 25 North Road, Durham, DH1 4SG. The exhibition is free to attend. http://www.changingrelations.co.uk/

Stephen Wharton - Wear Rivers Trust

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 3:47


Stephen talks to Gary Burgham about the work of The Wear Rivers Trust and in particular, The River Gaunless Project. http://www.wear-rivers-trust.org.uk/

Trish Pemberton - Wear Rivers Trust

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 3:04


Trish talks to Gary Burgham about the work of the Trust and in particular, The River Gaunless Project. http://www.wear-rivers-trust.org.uk/

Ceri Gibson - Wear Rivers Trust

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2017 3:22


Ceri talks to Gary Burgham about the work of the Trust and in particular, The River Gaunless Project. http://www.wear-rivers-trust.org.uk/

Reverend Eileen Harrop at St Anne's Church.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 12:15


Over the weekend of 23rd and 24th September, the doors of St Anne's Church in Bishop Auckland will be open to visitors as part of the "Bishop Celebrating Together" weekend. Photo competitions, cup-cake contests and cake decorating form part of a very busy weekend for Reverend Eileen Harrop. Here, Eileen explains what the weekend will entail and how it all came together.

Alzheimer's Week - Jo from Scrivens.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2017 5:49


Jo, Branch Manager at Scrivens joined us on Mornings & More to talk about their fund raising activities for Alzheimer's disease. Jo is pictured here holding the new calendar containg photos sent in by Scrivens customers and Bishop FM listeners. #alzheimerssoc

Bishop Auckland Town Council Horticultural and Produce Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2017 4:32


The annual Bishop Auckland Town Council Horticultural and Produce Show will take place in The Town Hall on Saturday 23rd September 2017 from 12pm till 3pm. Bishop FM's Peter Rush spoke with two of the stewards, Liz and Chris from Pollards Allotments. There will be a presentation by the Mayor, Councillor Adam Zair at 2:30pm, followed by an exhibitor’s auction in aid of the Great North Air Ambulance.

Anne-Isabelle Daulon, CEO Eleven Arches.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2017 6:11


As Kynren reaches the end of its 2nd season Eleven Arches has announced it hopes to have a detailed proposal for the second phase of Kynren by the end of 2018. CEO of Eleven Arches, Anne-Isabelle Daulon, talks to Saturday Breakfast presenter Gary Burgham.

Johnny Woods, Creative Director at Thrive.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2017 2:54


John Atkinson talks with Johnny Woods, Creative Director at Thrive. Johnny has been developing the new website for Aycliffe Business Park.

Business Bulletin Special - Councillor Carl Marshall.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2017 6:35


John Atkinson in conversation with Councillor Carl Marshall - The Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration in County Durham.

David Hogg from Close Thornton.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2017 17:36


Darlington born and bred, David Hogg, 67, has spent all his working life at the 72-year old firm, serving 20 years as a legal executive before qualifying as a solicitor in 1995, and promoted to partner in 2002. David still has his original contract that shows his first day at work as being 14th August 1967 and his starting pay of £5 a week.  "Not quite retired", David talks to Gary Burgham about his experiences at work over the years.

The Story Of The Driving Academy

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2017 27:31


Darran Shaw and Andy McDonald shared a vision. They both wanted to create a driving school that was "different". So, inspired and encouraged by a mutual friend, they eventually formed The Driving Academy. They told their story to Gary Burgham Mornings & More...

Colin Wilkes on "Bishop Celebrating Together"

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 6:12


Colin joined Gary Burgham to talk about the forthcoming event, "Bishop Celebrating Together". The festival takes place over the weekend of 22nd/23rd September in Bishop Auckland.

In Conversation with Gary Fletcher from The Blues Band.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2017 12:20


Gary Fletcher talks about his early musical influences, the music of the Blues Band and their tour dates for this autumn. See them at The Sage (Gateshead) on 28th Oct or The Arc (Stockton) on 4th Nov, http://www.thebluesband.net/

Monday's Business Bulletin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2017 2:35


John Atkinson with news of two forthcoming important business events: Oktoberfest and The North East Business Expo. Plus some good news on job creation here in the North East.

Miss Durham (Tigs) with Mum (Alyson)

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2017 15:18


Tigs and her mum talk to Gary Burgham about the fund raising work they do and the support they offer to Binchester (and other) Community Centres. Tigs has recently been voted Miss Durham 2017 and is going on to enter the Miss Great Britain Contest this September. As well as all that, Tigs is off to Durham University at the end of the month. http://www.missgreatbritain.co.uk/ To vote for Tigs, text MISSGB 48 to 64343 - Charges may apply. Check with the bill payer beforehand. We wish her well for the contest and the next four years at Durham.

The Reverend Linda Dodds

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2017 30:30


Linda talks to Gary Burgham about her book, Blind Courage. It tells the heart-warming and fascinating story of her father's life. We are taken on a journey from pre-war Hartlepool to 1970s Bishop Auckland as we learn about the marvellous community work carried out by David Ronald Johnston and how, despite being blind, he establishes Oxfam in the North East. A remarkable story of a remarkable man. Blind Courage by The Reverend Linda Dodds is available now from reputable online and high street book sellers.

Weekend Business Bulletin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2017 1:50


John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news. In this edition: Costcutter, Aycliffe Business Park and European Business Standards.

Local News Headlines Saturday 2nd September 2017.

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2017 1:41


Richard Valanga Talks About His New Book - Complex Hell.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2017 10:32


Author, Richard Valanga talks about his new book, Complex Hell. A story set in Devil's Wood, Washington, Tyne & Wear. http://ow.ly/BbtH30eNY90

Bishop FM Midweek Business Bulletin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2017 2:48


John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news: In this edition - News of The Northern Powerhouse Export Awards and a free practical workshop coming up in County Durham...

Bishop FM Weekend Business Bulletin.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2017 2:27


John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news. In this edition: Information on GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation); Nesta are offering a financial prize for an invention ; UK retailers seem to be lacking 'online confidence' and we learn what has the biggest impact on local communities...

Local News Headlines Saturday 26th August 2017.

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2017 2:11


Bishop FM Midweek Business Bulletin

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2017 2:19


John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news. Today's edition includes news of this year's entrepreneur festival, bqfestival.co.uk and a new business funding comparison website, companyfundingoptions.co.uk

Chris Robinson from No.17 Wine Bar & Bistro

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2017 6:15


Chris Robinson joined us on Mornings & More today to tell us about his new venture, No.17. No.17 is a new Wine Bar & Bistro opening for the first time on Friday 4th August. Chris explains some of the work that has gone into the renovation of the building and what No.17 will be offering Bishop Auckland residents and visitors alike. We wish him well. To book a table call 01388 602462 https://www.facebook.com/No.17Bistro/ Gary Burgham Bishop FM

Elliot from local band, Metis.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2017 9:14


Elliot joined us on Saturday Breakfast to talk about the band, Metis. Elliot explained how the band was formed and brought us up to date with the progress of the band and we played their latest single, Turn It Down. Elliot also told us of forthcoming local gigs and the release of a new EP in September. Plans are well under way to produce their first album too. Find the latest single from Metis here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7z5GKRDdtI

Local News Headlines Saturday 29th July 2017.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2017 1:52


Bishop FM Midweek Business Bulletin

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2017 2:40


John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news. https://generator.org.uk/bootcamp/

A Funny Way To Be - Talking Comedy With Peter Dixon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 12:04


Peter joined us on Mornings & More to update us on news from the local comedy scene. Peter talks about the forthcoming Edinburgh Festival, and the autumn season for The Witham in Barnard Castle. You will find further details at www.funnywayto be.com

Auckland Youth & Community Centre - John Wiseman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 11:19


John joined us on Mornings & More today and brought us up to date with developments and activities at AYCC. Volunteers are always welcome to help AYCC extend its provision of community services - which is available to all age groups. To get in touch, call 01388 604 575 or visit their website ... www.ayccltd.co.uk You will also find AYCC on Twitter @AYCCDurham or on Facebook and YouTube.

Caps Off On Wednesday!

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 9:54


Alastair and Alex joined us on Mornings & More with news of the exciting opening of their new bar: Caps Off opens at 11am Wednesday 26th July on Bishop Auckland Railway Station. Their bar will eventually stock up to 600 different craft and artisan beers, ciders, spirits and soft drinks, all of which are sourced from our local region. The tasting room, as you will discover, once performed an entirely different function. Follow this link to Caps Off: https://www.facebook.com/capsoffshop/ We at Bishop FM wish them well with this new venture. Cheers! Gary Burgham

Local News Headlines Monday 24th July 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2017 2:23


Smile 4 Claire Day

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2017 5:19


Smiles 4 Claire is a fundraising group established in memory of Claire Shaw. Claire was a brilliant research nurse and secretary at St Marys Junior Football Club, a great wife, Mam and friend to many and she sadly lost her battle with cancer on 2nd March 2016. The Smiles 4 Claire team are holding a family day on Saturday 29th July at Bishop Cricket Club in her memory. Gillian Campbell caught up with Andrew Shaw and the rest of the Smiles 4 Claire team to find out more....

Bishop Auckland With Coundon In Bloom.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 9:55


Marilyn Weersinghe  joined us on Wednesday, on the eve of judging day for the In Bloom competition. Marilyn is part of the funding group for the local project.  Marilyn was talking about the forthcoming fundraising event at Bishop Auckland Golf Club on Tuesday 25th July. Tickets are £5 and Marilyn is hoping for a sell-out event. Gary Burgham

Etherley Lane Primary School In Bloom.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2017 10:08


Year 5 pupil, Emily Oliver , winner of The Etherley Lane Primary School In Bloom photography competition, joined us this morning! Emily explains what she had to do for the competition and tells us a little about what it's like to be a pupil in the school. Emily brought her prize with her - in a special assembly Emily was awarded her winning photograph in a lovely shiny black frame. Well done Emily. Gary Burgham

Eco Warriors at Cockton Hill Infant School.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2017 15:20


Alex and George, Year 2 pupils from Cockton Hill Infant School in Bishop Auckland, joined us today with their teacher, Mrs Harnaman. The school has just been awarded Green Flag status as recognition for all the work the children are doing to promote sustainability. They have been addressing many of the global issues facing us today, including renewable energy, recycling, reducing waste and the problem of litter. They have demonstrated that it is possible for us all to play our part as guardians of the planet.

Weekend Business News with John Atkinson.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2017 2:08


John brings you up to date with local and national business news.

Binchester Roman Fort Weekend Event. (Photo - Durham County Council)

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2017 9:00


David Mason, Principal Archaeologist, Durham County Council, speaking on Saturday Breakfast about the event taking place all this weekend at Binchester Roman Fort.

Helen Goodman MP Talks Local Jobs & Health

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2017 5:34


Helen Goodman MP talks to Chris Percival about the good news involving DWP workers at Bishop Auckland and raises a few other local issues including The Richardson Hospital in Barnard Castle.

Local News Headlines Saturday 15th July 2017.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 15, 2017 2:29


Gillian Gamble.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2017 3:54


Chris Percival went along to No. 42 Market Place in Bishop Auckland to meet Gillian Gamble, who spoke about a children's book. "Brilliant Beasts of Bishop Auckland" has been created by 62 children from Etherley Lane Primary School with help from 3 artists from Cartographie Press. https://www.facebook.com/cartographiepress/?hc_ref=ARQStjIKoof7G9hGFlirQqDdweGFdcLxW6XVwoETaB0Un1rredW_zy97HmOu9-ar554 Here, Gillian explains to Chris the processes the children went through in order to create the book.

Michael Elphick

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 11:37


Michael joined us on Mornings & More today to give us an insight into the fascinating world of reality television. Michael, from Wolsingham, is on our TV screens every Wednesday evening on the national channel ITV Be. Michael's salon is featured on the programme, Spa Wars.

Gemma & Elliott - Health Express

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2017 10:52


Gemma and Elliott joined us on Mornings & More today to bring us up to date with all the initiatives and services Health Express offers our community. Health Express are always keen to hear from you if you would like to volunteer with them and receive all the valuable free training you need. You can contact Elliott directly on: 07736 295598 or by following the link: http://health-express.co.uk/ Bishop FM would like to express our thanks to Gemma and wish her all the best in her new role within the Council. Gary Burgham.

Business Bulletin Saturday 8th July 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2017 1:46


John Atkinson brings you up to date with the latest local and national business news. Links for this bulletin: www.businesscentraldarlington.co.uk @eventbrite @_SDEA

Local News Headlines Saturday 8th July 2017.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 8, 2017 2:35


Bishop FM Business Bulletin Wednesday 5th July 2017.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2017 2:44


John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news. Links in this bulletin: businessrates@durham.gov.uk www.nbsl.org.uk https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/groceries-code-adjudicator

A New Defibrillator at Bishop Auckland Methodist Church.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2017 3:16


Bishop FM's Chris Percival went along to Bishop Auckland Methodist Church earlier this week to meet Lucy, Craig and Sandra. The church raised sufficient funds to install a community defibrillator and Chris found out where the idea came from and how the fund raising was done. The community training course for the safe use of the defibrillator will be held on Monday 14th August 18:00 - 20:00. If you would like to attend, please call 01388 603142 or email: minister@bishopmethodist.org.uk

Caz Harvey

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2017 6:11


Local author Caz Harvey explains how the idea for her new book came about. The book, "When Kevin Found His Purr" is a heart-warming tale of a human and a cat forming a bond, making bad things better by making good things happen! This delightful illustrated story tells the tale of a lonely cat, and of a woman, who both needed love. A true story of how hope can come into your life when you most need it! This story will put a smile in any child, or cat lover's, heart.   Caz spoke to Gary Burgham on Mornings & More.

Bernard Hall.

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2017 16:48


Bernard has made a return visit to our area to promote his new book, "Miss Perfect". Here, Bernard fondly reminisces on his time as a Lecturer at Durham University and later as a social worker based in Shildon and Spennymoor. Bernard has drawn on these memories to produce a story which, according to Mike Amos, is "wry, amusing, perceptive, insightful and greatly entertaining." Interviewing Bernard was a delight: I hope you enjoy listening again or hearing it for the first time. Gary Burgham.

Local News Headlines Saturday 1st July 2017

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2017 2:18


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