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Simon Armitage started out his working life as a probation officer before turning to writing poetry full time. He was appointed the Poet Laureate in 2019. Simon's latest poem is dedicated to all those people who are working in the Probation Service. He sees probation work as very much misunderstood. Simon spoke to Mix Mornings about his new poem, life as a modern day poet and the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of poetry.

The Mix 92.6 Mix Mornings Team went off to Hitchin to meet with Matthew Rideout, an Artisan Baker who opened his Knead and Desire shop in Hitchin last year. Matthew tells us all about his journey to become an artisan baker, after a long and distinguished career in the City of London. He talks all things sourdough - the starter or mother, the flour, their baking process and what their customers think of the products they bake in the shop. Matthew is passionate about his sourdough and his business and he's keen to encourage a better understanding of the quality of his and other artisan products.

Lucy Swift from the National Garden Scheme came into our Mix 92.6 studio to share some of the exciting plans for this year's National Garden Scheme (NGS). Lucy told us all about how the NGS raises huge sums for charities and also what's coming up for the NGS in Hertfordshire over the next few weeks. Lucy, who is a gardener by profession, also shared some of her favourite varieties of daffodils now available to us. All in all it was a truly Spring time discussion with the outdoors in mind.

Catherine Airey grew up and went to school in Potters Bar. Last week Catherine's debut novel – Confessions – was published and it has been described by critics as an “impressive debut novel” and “maybe the best book I have read this year. An absolute masterpiece – I didn't want it to end.” Feature articles ... Read more

Canon Rob Marshall is Rector of Digswell Parish just outside Welwyn Garden City – But Rob is no ordinary Vicar, he's been a BBC football commentator and a broadcaster famous for his stints on Radio 2 with Pause for Thought and Thought for the Day on Radio 4. We went along to St John's Church ... Read more

Tim Boatswain interviews Elisaveta Koshsevec, from North Macedonia, about a newcomer’s perception of St Albans’ heritage.

Tim Boatswain interviews Cllr Anthony Rowlands, Vice Chair of the Public Realm Committee and, among other responsibilities, Lead Councillor for Heritage, about the importance of St Albans’ heritage

Tim Boatswain interviews Terry Turner, Chairman of the St Albans Tour Guides Association, about guiding people around the heritage of St Albans

Tim Boatswain interviews Robert Pankhurst, a Trustee of St Albans Civic Society and a member of Conservation 50, about the importance of heritage and its conservation.

Tim Boatswain interviews Dr John Morewood, President of St Albans & Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society, about St Albans rich heritage – from the War of the Roses, The English Civil War, onwards.

Tim Boatswain interviews Stephen de Silva, MBE a volunteer guide at the St Albans Cathedral for over 40 years, about St Albans Cathedral and Mediaeval St Albans

Tim Boatswain interviews David Thorold, Curator, Pre-historic to Medieval, at St Albans Museums about the Iron Age and Roman heritage of St Albans.

In this episode of Legal Experts, we're joined by Charlotte Southworth, Legal Director at our sponsor Rayden Solicitors. Charlotte speaks to Lydia about how the company is embracing Neurodiversity both in its internal teams and also when dealing with clients and the ways in which neurodiverse clients can best work alongside solicitors when dealing with ... Read more

This is Episode 1 of  our brand new feature Weekend Wines With Cellar Door Wines, our sponsorship partner,  This weeks guest wine expert Penny Edwards shares all the details of one or her personal favourite wines from her own collection, and talks about her ongoing search for world wines to bring back to her fabulous ... Read more

Andrew Dempsey invented Oktoberfest (the Hertfordshire version) in 2021 and it's been one of the county's favourite autumn attractions every year since. Beer tents, lederhosen and foaming steins of beer have been a regular sight on the commons in Harpenden, St Albans, Hertford – and, coming soon, even further afield. In a special Bank Holiday ... Read more

Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates

Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates

Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates

Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates

Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates

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 salvation in music.

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

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

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.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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

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.

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 [...]

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.

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 [...]

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.

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 jason.mckenna@radioverulam.com Discussion points of this month were: – Nationwide Political Talking Points –  Local Enfield and Southgate Issues – Your Community Questions

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.  

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 [...]

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 [...]