Nailsea Active

Once again we are talking with Graham Hunt from Rotary Nailsea and Backwell about Nailsea Charity Walks, Runs and Rides (new for 2021). Listen in as we discuss about how the event will be run what changes there are and how the event goes to help so many local charities that have been affect over the last 14months.  We also chat about how you can get involved and how the Rotary club are a key part of the community network...

This interview is with Gary Phippen and Terry Robinson from the Nailsea Cricket club, listen in as we as talk about the All-Stars and Dynamos Cricket initiative at the club. Gary and Terry also talk about how this is more than just training session,  explaining how the coaching helps kids develop in all aspects of life and why the Nailsea CC has been a positive part of the community for so long...  

This interview is the ever inspiring Jules Richardson, who has just completed a full year of daily running and has marked that achievement with a very special run. Listen as we discuss how Jules she started this running Journey, what running means to her and how Jules has become such a well-respected member of the Nailsea Active community…..  

This interview is with friend of  Nailsea Active and Local Athlete Chris Mills, listen in as we discuss the challenge that he is undertaking.  The 4 x 4 x 48 challenge is a the is not only physically tough, it's mentally tough and we talk about Chris's approach (which is different to say the least) and how we can track his progress….

This interview is with the 3 open water swimmers, Ella Jarrett, Kirsty Barrett and Marianne Elwin whom post regularly on Nailsea Active about their activities in the water. I thought I would ask a bit more about an activity that to most, including myself,  seems a bit daunting. Listen in as we discuss about the inspiration that got them started, why they keep going and very importantly the do's and don'ts for safe open water swimming….

This interview is with the very inspiring Amelia Shields, who at just 15 is taking on an impressive challenge to raise money for dementia, in memory of her Grandfather. Listen as we discuss how she started, how she is planning to complete her challenge, what the positive effects of running are having on her and we also discuss with Mum, Laura, about how the positive effect this is having on the family…..  

This interview is with local athlete Charlotte Taylor-Green. Listen in as we discuss about Charlotte's training for the Olympic Marathon Trials, how she has altered her training due to the lockdown and how being a part of Nailsea Active has helped to keep her motivated and engaged with the community....

This interview is with Ella Jarrett talking about the Virtual Lands' End to John O Groats Challenge beginning that will be run on Nailsea Active. Listen in as we discuss how the challenge came about, how you can get involved and what Nailsea Active means to so many people in our community...

The Worlds Strongest Disabled Man competition is in Nailsea! The event is being held live at @the gym on the 27th Dec from 1pm. This interview is with Michael Bishop - Worlds Strongest Disabled Man. Listen in as we discuss the event, the issues posed by the covid restrictions, how the event is set out and how inspiring these athletes are! It's fantastic that is event is in our community, make sure you don't miss it!... 

This interview is with Charlie and Andy from the Nailsea Musicals group. Listen in as we discuss with them about the group, it's history and how this is a different type of active compared to what  we often talk about going on in our community...

This interview is with Chris Adamson and Trev Hayes from Nailsea United Football Club. Listen in as we discuss with Chris & Trev about the club, how they have deal with the restrictions and the clubs role in the community. Also we had a great chat about the food donation drive they set up, which really goes to show wht the community means to the club...

This interview is with Wendy Mogg from Nailsea in Bloom. Listen in as I discuss with Wendy about Nailsea in Bloom, how they run the project, what it means to the people involved and what it means to the community...

This interview is with Nailsea resident and athlete Chris Mills. Listen as I discuss with Chris about his sport of Duathlon and how he maintains his training to compete at the highest levels of the sport, while working full time... 

This interview is with Leanne Lewis from PRO-K Nailsea. Listen in as I discuss with Leanne about their approach to teaching Pro-K, Kicking Boxing and Boxing in Nailsea, and how Pro-K is for whole community...

The Nailsea Pumpkin Trail is here!!! This interview is with Helen Morgan, who in conjunction with the Nailsea Community Group and Nailsea Active set up the event. We will be talking about the Trail, how it came about and who great it will be to have this on in our community....          

This interview is with Helen Todd and Anne Morley from the "Here We Grow" wellbeing garden at Tower House Medical Centre in Nailsea. Listen in as I discuss with Helen and Anne about about the wellbeing garden, how the idea came about and the aims of Here We Grow. This is a fantastic project and we are very lucky to have this in our community...

This interview is with Emma Klijn from the Nailsea & Backwell Target Sports Club. Listen in as I discuss with Emma about about the Target Sports club and how  the community can get involved...

This is a special interview with Becky Williams from the Ring O Bells about her initiative, Minutes for Mind, to get people active, whilst at the same time raising money for the Charity Mind. Listen in as we discuss how this came about, why it'simportant for our community and how you can get involved.... 

  We are back with Graham Hunt and Roger Smith from Rotary Nailsea and Backwell talking about how things are going  with Nailsea Charity Walks and Runs. Listen in as we discuss about how the event will be run what changes there are and how can get involoved with this event is to help charity and our community...

This interview is with Peter Faulkner, a specialist exercise professional. Listen in as I discuss with Peter about his style of training using his FK Pro equipment and how he can help people in our community...

This interview is with Duncan Edler from the Nailsea Bowls Club. Listen in as I discuss with Duncan about about the bowls club and it's place in bringing  the community together through sport at the Mizzymead club...

This interview is with Scott Kendall, a Nailsea resident who loves getting people active. Listen in as I discuss with Scott about his involvement with Nailsea Running club, Nailsea Road Cycling Club and his role at Nailsea Utd FC as their goal keeping coach.  Scott's level of dedication to being active and helping others to be active in our community is brilliant...

    This interview is with Lisa Wood, Jon Farrell and Rachel Millener who are part of team that are putting on the Nailsea Cycling event this Saturday (the 12th of September) in Nailsea. We will be talking about how the event came about and what it can do for our community....      

This interview is with Mike Hutton from the Nailsea Road Cycling Club. Listen in as I discuss Mike about Nailsea Road Cycling Club and his amazing story of being active starting  from his first run at Nailse Running club.  We also discuss how to get involved with Nailsea Road Cyling club in our  community...

This interview is with Phil Collard and Lynette Blanchard from Backwell Road Cycling Club. Listen in as we discuss with Phil and Lynette about the Road Cycling Club and their views on cycling is in our community...

This is the first ever Nailsea Active Running show, listen in as we discuss with the Panel of Sarah Marshall, Felicity Cowie, Robbie Stewart, Charlotte Taylor-Green and Sarah Cox all about running. We hit on lots of different topics and concepts while hopefully answering your questions along the way. I personally really enjoyed this and I hope you do too...

This interview is with Jon Farrell a freelance cycling instructor with Lifecycle UK . Listen in as we discuss with Jon about how you can get invovlved with cycling at an entry level in our community. We also talk about the benefits of cycling plus what initiatives Lifecycle UK have that Jon will be helping our community to get involved with. This a great interview for anyone thinking about trying cycling or taking it back up.... 

This interview is with Simon Brierley chairman of the Grove Sports Centre. Listen in as we discuss with Simon about The Grove's important place in our community and how the club is now open and working under the new guidelines...

This interview is with Roger Smith and Graham Hunt from Rotary Nailsea and Backwell talking about their event  Nailsea Charity Walks and Runs. Listen in as we discuss about how important this event is to charity and our community...

This interview is with Marie Jones from Lushtums North Somerset. Listen in as we discuss with Marie about the benefits of Yoga for Pregnancy and how Marie is putting on sessions in our community for pregnant women...

This interview is with Debbie Richards from Park Yoga Nailsea. Listen in as we discuss with Debbie about Park Yoga and how Debbie will delivering her Park Yoga sessions to our community...

This interview is withTom Folwer from Nailsea Tennis Coaching. Listen in as we discuss with Tom about Nailsea Tennis Coaching and how they are delivering Tennis coaching to our community...

This is a bumper interview where I interview the team down at @TheGym. Listen in as we discuss with Charlotte, Abbie, Emma, Laura, Nina, Becky, Katie and Charlie about how they work as inidivuals, as a team, how that has shaped the culture of the gym and what they can do for you and our community... .

This interview is with Luke Ridge from Aide Sport. Listen in as we discuss with Luke about Aide sport and how Aide sport are delivering their inclusive disability program in the community...

This interview is with Andy Mole from Andy Mole TKD Martial arts school. Listen in as we discuss with Andy about Tae Kwon Do and how Tae Kwon Do and how his martial arts school have been apart of our community over the years...

This interview is with Simon Flett from 3cmentorme. Listen in as we discuss with Simon about how is using boxing to help participants with learning disabilities get active and how he using exercises as a way to help people change their lives in the community...

This interview is with Sarah Sutcliffe from Tickenham Golf Club. Listen in as we discuss with Sarah about Tickenham Golf Club and how they are making their club as inclusive as they can for the community...

This interview is with Zoe Pople from Nailsea Ladies Hockey Club. Listen in as we discuss with Zoe about Nailsea Ladies Hockey Club, it's history what they can offer the community...

This interview is with Bridget Wyatt from the 1st Nailsea Scout group. Listen in as we discuss with Bridget how the 1st Nailsea Scout group is run in and it's developement through the years. The Scouts movement have been around for a long time and is a very important part of our community...

This interview is with Charlotte Bembridge and Abbie Brace from @TheGym. Listen in as we discuss with Charlotte and Abbie about @TheGym what goes on at gym and how they have developed the gym to become an important part of our community....    

This interview is with Al Parsons and Bob Gregory from the Nailsea and Tickenham FC talking about their event FRYTHTIVAL . Listen in as we discuss  about FRYTHTIVAL and what it means to the club and our community...

This interview is with David Francis from the Tithe Barn. Listen in as we discuss with David about the Tithe Barn's history and what goes on there now. The main focus on this interview is on the Memory Cafe and The Folk Music club there. Even this small interview will show you how Tithe Barn has and will continue to be an important part our community....

This interview is with Chris Adamson from Nailsea United Football Club. Listen in as we discuss with Chris about Nailsea United Football Club and find out how this club plays an important role in the community....    

This interview is with Jo Hopkinson and Your Cancer Cafe. Listen in as we discuss with Jo about the Cancer Cafe and find out how important this special project is for our community...

This interview is with Matt Hicks from Nailsea Junior Football Club. Listen in as we discuss with Matt about Nailsea Junior Football Club and find out how important this club is not only for football but for the community too...

This interview is with Chris Gale and Bob Gregory from Nailsea and Tickenham Football Club. Listen in as we discuss with Chris and Bob about  Nailsea and Tickenham Football Club and there is also something extra they have done in our community that you would pleased to hear, so make sure you listen in to find out what...

This interview is with Phil Williams from the Nailsea Skate Park Festival. Listen in as we discuss with Phil about the Skate Park Festival and about how this event is held in our community...

This interview is with Joe and Celine Swason from Nailsea and Backwell Touch Rugby Club. Listen in as we discuss with Joe and Celine about the Touch Rugby club and what they can offer the community...

This interview is with Felicity Cowie and Sarah Marshall from the Nailsea Running club. Listen in as we discuss Felicity and Sarah's invovlement with The Nailsea Running club and what the club offer to the community... 

This interview is with Dave Hudson the Chairman of Nailsea and Backwell Rugby Club. Listen in as we discuss with Dave about the Rugby club and the great things they do off the pitch that make it such a well loved part of the community...  

This interview is with Danie Luke from the Nailsea Language School. Listen in as we discuss with Danie about her newly open language school in Nailsea  and how Danie is delivering her lanaguage school to the community...