From July 2019 to January 2021 I hosted The Business Show on Lake District Radio, bringing guests onto the show to talk about their businesses. I have now moved to the Monday evening slot of 5-7pm but will still have opportunities to talk to business people from the area. If you would like to talk to me about your business please contact me at nick@cumbriashare.co.uk and we can arrange things.
Today it's all about the future as we speak St Martin & St Mary's School in Windermere about their Bright Stars project. There's also a chart from 1989.
It's Bank Holiday Monday and also my birthday so this evening we are playing songs that were number 1 on this day over the last 51 years!!!!!! Some crackers in there
Today's show has letter U and V in the A to Z of pop and a chart from this week in 1983
It's all about recycling......this evening I speak with Scott Keenan from Keenan Able Construction about a project to re-use, re-cycle and re-purpose a 45 year old conservatory that they are currently removing from a guesthouse in Windermere.
Today it's A to Z from Killing Joke and KWS, followed by Lionel Richie and Lady Antebellum. The chart rundown is from 1981 which highlights the biggest travesty in UK chart history, what song did keep Ultravox's Vienna from the number 1 spot?? We also talk to chef Mark Satterthwaite from Base Restaurant in Ulverston as he gives us a recipe for home made Chicken Kievs.
With a quick look at the Government's announcement about lockdown easing, and launching next week's Meal of the Month with Mark Satterthwaite (home made Chicken Kievs) we also carry on the A to Z of pop with tunes from Iggy Pop and INXS, and Jocelyn Brown and Jess Glynn. This week's chart lookback was from 1997 with a number 1 from No Doubt.
It's music and chat tonight. I speak with Phil Newton from www.skillsshop.co.uk about his offer of free Mental Health First Aid courses for NHS staff and look back at the chart from 1999.
It's music all the way today with A-Z from Electronic, Evanescence, Freak Power and Frankie Valli, along with a classic chart run down from 1983.
The Drivetime Hometime Show continues our A-z of pop with opening songs from Culture Club and The Cult, and closes with Del Amitri and Deacon Blue. The chart rundown is from 1986 with a great top 3 from Madonna, A-Ha and Billy Ocean. It's the first Monday of the month so it's food time and we talk to chef Cameron Castle and talk through his recipe for a Chicken Tikka. There's also a quick chat with Anthony Smith from Progression Solicitors who are currently offering 3 hours of free legal advice to Cumbrian businesses.
This evening saw us launch a new show. From now on we will be on air on Lake District Radio every Monday from 5-7pm. A-Z of music, looking back at the charts from this week, and tonight we introduced our first Meal of the Month, chef Cameron Castle gave us a recipe for a starting from scratch Chicken Tikka Curry (with a vegan option) for people to cook at home either this week, or live with us on next weeks show. The recipe can be found at https://www.facebook.com/nickhoodsradioshow. As it was Burns Night, we also had an Address to the Haggis and a few Scottish tunes.
In this episode we look back on the timeline of 2020, the progression of Covid-19 throughout the year as well as playing some of the year's best tunes.
The week leading up to Christmas 2020 meant that it was office party time, virtually of course, so here are some FAB Christmas party tunes
Today we speak to Angela Barnes and Rachel Atherton from Napthens Solicitors about some of the issues facing businesses as we come to the Brexit switch on date. Broadcast on Lake District Radio on the 23rd November 2020
Saturday 21st November saw the return of our Doorstep Disco, trying to bring some fun and entertainment into your living room.....
Today we spoke to 2 businesses, first Colin Sneath from A Days Walk about his food delivery business (we even talked about his bumper Christmas Hampers) and then we spoke to Shelley and Sianna Perry from Breathe Therapies and the services that they offer to people struggling with eating and well being issues. Broadcast on the 16th November 2020 on www.lakedistrictradio.org
Today's show included an interview with Colin Porter, the Customer Experience Manager from Booths Supermarkets, and we were discussing their new Buy One Give One Free campaign to help keep local food banks full this winter.
In today's show I talked to Sue Howorth and Dave Clarkson from The Family Business Network about their upcoming Learning Symposium on the 19th November, a 24hour online information and learning fest for all businesses, across the world.
Guests a plenty today as we start off with a conversation with Lucy Paterson from Utilities Warehouse about how you can save money on your bills, and earn money at the same time. We then have week 2 of our Money Minutes feature from Financial Management Bureau who today are talking about State Pensions, and following on from here we launch www.theshareshop.co.uk with Lisa Edge from GB Shared, it's an online shop for North West independent retailers to sell their products in time for Christmas. The shop will be open on the 27th November - 30th November 2020.
Today's conversation is with Lindsey Duckworth and Kath Burton from adoption and fostering charity, Caritas Care. There are currently 3,000 children in the North West waiting for a placement so Lindsey and Kath are working hard to find some parents to help out. Broadcast on Lake District Radio on the 21st September
Today we speak to Rich Williams from Straight LIne Communication about how businesses can streamline their phone networks and communications, ultimately saving them money. He also operates Virtual Check In, which is an online portal for checking in visitors or guests to your business, negating the need for pen and paper. Broadcast on Lake District Radio on the 14th September 2020
After the Bank Holiday break, we return today talking to Craig from Show Sponsors Iosys, a Windermere based website design and development company. Originally broadcast on Lake District Radio on the 7th September 2020.
Today we chat to business coach Amal Loring about how she can help business owners get the most out of their time. Getting you to spend less time in the business, and more time on the business. Separately, Amal also runs spiritual workshops for those looking a slightly different perspective on live. Broadcast on Lake District Radio the 24th August 2020.
Today we catch up with Jill Woods from Small Planet Travel, an independent travel agency, discussing how the industry (businesses and travellers) got through lockdown, and the options that are available for people now, and in the coming months.
Today I speak to Rich Downes from St John's Staff Hire, based in Windermere but covering the whole of the Lakes for temporary staff cover. Looking after all sectors, they can offer excellent staffing opportunities for businesses.
Today I talked to Lisa Edge from GB Shared Ltd who is launching an extension to it's online platforms to offer the ability to host virtual meetings, events and expos. Originally broadcast on 13th July on www.lakedistrictradio.orgwww.cumbriashare.co.ukwww.lancashare.co.uk www.mancheshare.co.uk
Today;'s show was a discussion with Sara Young from CBA Events, and Graythwaite Adventures. We were talking about the options businesses and families now have on get some activities under their belts. Corporate away days or just some good old family fun. Sara can help
Today I spoke to professional photographer Victoria Sedgwick about a project she has been working on during lockdown. Originally broadcast on www.lakedistrictradio.org on 29th June 2020
Today was a follow up conversation with Joanne Stronach, Head of Employment and HR at Cartmell Shepherd Solicitors. After the recent amendments to the Job Retention Scheme (Furlough) we talked about how employers and employees needed to be aware of the change. Broadcast on www.lakedistrictradio.org on 22 June 2020
Today we talk to Stephen Thrift from Kendal Wills. We discuss the fact that currently, there are approximately 70% of people in the UK who do not have a will, and the process to go through to get one arranged.
In today's show we talk to the owner of a brand new website for hosting Lake District tourism businesses. Lakedistricthub.com is set up for visitors to find accommodation and experiences during their stay in The Lakes. Broadcast on Lake District Radio on the 8th June 2020
This week's guest is Nic Sproson of Nic's Nordic Walks, and we are talking about the differences between 'normal' walking and 'Nordic' walking and the benefits it can bring.
Our final Doorstep Disco, brought to you by Flock PR&Events and lake District Radio. It's been a blast!!!!
Today i had a chat with clinical hypnotherapist Aaron Calvert about some online work that he is doing to introduce people to how they can combat and beat anxiety and stress. Broadcast on www.lakedistrictradio.org on the 20th May 2020
Today I talk to Scott Keenan from building and maintenance company Keenan Able, finding out about the DIY advice that he has been giving out during lockdown, and the plans he has to expand the business further in 2020. Broadcast on www.lakedistrictradio.org on 18th May 2020.
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