St Elwick's Neighbourhood Association Newsletter Podcast

CAUTION! Be advised: by listening to this edition you may find the strong arm of the law coming to bear upon you. This edition is the work of Malcolm Durridge acting alone and without the consent of the St Elwick's Neighbourhood Association Committee. Desperate times and so on! By Mike Wozniak Produced by Joel Porter

Extremely excited to announce that this edition's Local Lives guest is St Elwickian notable Veronica Tooze MBE. Puts previous guests in the shade quite frankly. Please don't simply skip ahead to the interview though as there is an important notice re the Mt Ludlow Lawn fundraiser. By Mike Wozniak Guest appearance by Cariad Lloyd Produced by Joel Porter

No Local Lives this week but not for want of trying. It's not much to expect to someone to spare a minute for an interview is it? Nonetheless enclosed within are all the (other) usual sections. Includes the latest on the St Elwickian Crank Caller and, of course, an update re the big speed bump on Wallington Road. By Mike Wozniak Produced by Joel Porter

While August may be thought of as “The Silly Season” for the mainstream press, here we take our journalistic responsibilities seriously and what could be more important that welcoming some newcomers to St Elwick's in this week's Local Lives. Important notice re Birdman Menace also found within. By Mike Wozniak Guest appearance by Nico Tatarowicz Produced by Joel Porter

In which we see the return of local history enthusiast Hilary Geisler and in Local Lives we talk to Martin Cudlipp who has a very exciting world record attempt on the horizon. By Mike Wozniak Guest appearances by Daniel Rigby and Josh Widdicombe Produced by Joel Porter

The publication in June of a special, one-off printed edition of the Newsletter was intended little treat for St Elwickians but judging by the backlash it's had it has been received as anything but. Please find within a response to the multitude of questions and complaints the edition raised. I really don't think I should have to be doing this at all and frankly I've got better things to be doing with my time but the rest of The Committee insists so here we are. Malcolm Durridge, Editor-in-Chief of the Newsletter in whichever form it goes out in and who does it thanklessly. By Mike Wozniak Produced by Joel Porter

A complete round up of everything that matters locally. Also this edition Colin Johnson tells us about his snake. By Mike Wozniak Produced by Joel Porter

Catch up edition for February and March contained within (following data boo-boo) alongside April roundup. In Local Lives we talk to Christine Fingle - owner of Devon's largest collection of business cards! By Mike Wozniak Guest appearance by Charlotte Ritchie Produced by Joel Porter

A short missive re recent data catastrophe etc. Newsletter proper to follow in coming days with Christine Fingle as rate limiter (plus I have a written assessment to do for my PGCE which won't do itself). Thanks. Malcolm. By Mike Wozniak Produced by Joel Porter

With all the usual features including Parish Notices, Council Watch, Crime Figures and 4 similar recipes for "Left Overs Lasagne" from Matthew Willebrink. By Mike Wozniak Produced by Joel Porter

We live in difficult times so this edition we speak to former Royal Marines Commando Tony Dowland, founder of the Lympstone Reservists, about how to pour oil on troubled waters and how to stay safe and secure in our treasured community. By Mike Wozniak Guest appearance by Greg Davies Produced by Joel Porter

Featuring a startling new development in the Mark Canning case as we are contacted by a police officer stationed in the remote Pilbara region of Western Australia. Exclusive! By Mike Wozniak Guest appearance by Sarah Kendall Produced by Joel Porter

A quick update for all those who wanted to know the latest re the Fayre and Covid regulations etc. By Mike Wozniak Produced by Joel Porter

Following the horrifying, late bloom of flying ants on Tuesday we take a hard look at Global Warming through the lens of Jonathan Schweppes. By Mike Wozniak Guest appearance by Henry Paker Produced by Joel Porter

This edition's Local Lives section doubles up as a shocking exposé as we hear the story of Dave Langton of Langton's Caravans (the story is about his grandmother not his caravans). By Mike Wozniak Guest appearance by Jamali Maddix Produced by Joel Porter

Containing a round up of all crucial community news plus Local Lives with self-proclaimed "Community Builder" Bridget Yapp who I realise is not everyone's cup of tea but Andrea Gamp cancelled her interview with very little notice despite having repeatedly reassured me she was available. By Mike Wozniak Guest appearance by Isy Suttie Produced by Joel Porter

BREAKING NEWS! Urgent update contained re latest rumours re Mark Canning re his disappearance. Eyewitness testimony from Tony Corrigan. By Mike Wozniak Guest appearance by Stephen Morrison Produced by Joel Porter

A wandering St Elwickian I". Where "I" is Amanda Freemantle! Yes, this edition we catch up with Amanda to learn all about the Freemantles' sabbatical in Canada and find out what they're excited to be seeing again on their return home. By Mike Wozniak Guest appearance by Jessica Ransom Produced by Joel Porter

PPEPE!!! (Personal Protective Equipment Pocket Edition). Find out how your fellow St Elwickians have been navigating this troublesome issue and learn how local shopkeeper Erica Fernsby is planning to keep our local hospital out of trouble. Small Capitalism meets Big State. If that's not a hot topic I don't know what is. By Mike Wozniak. Guest appearance Lily Bevan. Produced by Joel Porter.

EXCITING ANNOUNCEMENT: brand new art competition with local artist Sandy Knowles as Head Judge. All welcome (if from St Elwick's). With thanks to Ruth Bratt and Mike Wozniak

Local History Edition! We touch base with local history enthusiast and local Hilary Geisler for some educational distraction local-style. With thanks to Daniel Rigby.

By popular request we check back in with Roger Prunchkin and his natterjack toads and just maybe get some hot tips for surviving the lockdown from a true lockdown veteran. With thanks to Benjamin Partridge.

Let's Yoga! We speak to local yogi Melissa Ryan who has a snazzy new idea for keeping St Elwickians hale and hearty during the lockdown. With thanks to Lily Bevan.

Crime Special! On the tenth anniversary of their notorious crime spree we recall St Elwickians turned jailbirds Laurie and Hannah Plantagenet. Plus we go undercover for a brand new crime sting. Investigative journalism at its most local! With thanks to Romesh Ranganathan.

All hail the Key Worker! This Pocket Edition we pay tribute to our stalwart key workers and take a deep dive into the world of Angela Glackin - a key worker on a road less travelled. With thanks to Maggie Service.

This pocket edition we get some premium homeschooling tips from St Elwickian Joe Threddle. With thanks to James Acaster.

Please enjoy our first Pocket Edition. These Pocket Editions will be snack sized and more frequently published than the standard monthly newsletter for all your pandemic era local news needs. This Pocket Edition we focus on loneliness in our older, isolated fellow St Elwickians. With thanks to Stephanie Cole.

PLEASE NOTE: This edition was put together last week BUT Jess will have chopped anything off that has become out of date so the Parish Notices will be as relevant and applicative as usual. With thanks to Daniel Rigby.

Extremely exciting Local Lives guest this edition in the form of Lyndsey Mulligan of Martello Weather! Please also find the usual community updates and our regular local history column with local history columnist and Newsletter regular Hilary Geisler. With thanks to Yasmine Akram and Daniel Rigby.

In this edition please find the usual offerings including local history with Hilary Geisler. Local Lives features Roger Prunchkin telling us about the very special new visitors to his garden - a family of natter jack toads! With thanks to Daniel Rigby and Benjamin Partridge.

Christmas Fayre Flyer: ie not an edition of the newsletter proper. Just a short notice re this Saturday's Fayre/road closures etc. Volunteers needed please! With thanks to Henry Paker

Regret the Newsletter remains in podcast form for this edition. Please find all the usual newsletter features enclosed including Parish Notices, Council Watch and Crime Figures. This edition also includes the return of our local history section with Hilary Geisler and, in Local Lives, we visit the home and studio of local artist Sandy Knowles. With thanks to Daniel Rigby and Ruth Bratt.

Owing to the grievous and small-minded abrogation of our printed newsletter budget we have been reduced to publishing by podcast. Nevertheless please find all regular newsletter features enclosed including Parish Notices, Council Watch and Crime Figures. This edition of our Local Lives section is recorded at the home of Jonathan Schweppes. With thanks to Henry Paker.