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PCRfm breakfast host Kev Lawrence and Peterborough journalist John Baker take a look at all things Peterborough

John Baker


    • Apr 4, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 38 EPISODES


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    Living with Dementia

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2025 38:52


    We speak to Caroline Ignatius, who describes how dementia has affected her family and the inspiration behind her drive to help sufferers. Plus, we preview Posh at Wembley, the On The Green festival and Peterborough Celebrates.

    A New Leaf - the science of tattoo removal, and how it can help heal trauma

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2025 13:30


    We spoke to Jordan from JHB Tattoo Removal on Park Street in central Peterborough, on tattoo trends; the New Leaf project to help those who have troubles or trauma in their past; and the city itself.Episodes you might like: Nightlife in Peterborough and what we need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4AWEeMu5uoA chat with Peterborough's most famous street artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIeEaSFl3JMThe challenge for Arts and culture in Peterborough; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVwG-toKTv0

    Culture for people in Peterborough - and the half million viewer clip!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2025 52:12


    John and Kev look at upcoming events for spring and summer in Peterborough. We look at response to a clip from our last show which had half a million views across Europe, and speak to Kate Hall from Jumped up Theatre - on dance, young people, and arts provision in Peterborough.

    What Peterborough's live music scene needs - and controversial permits at HRC

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 55:59


    John and Kev enjoy a robust discussion with Steve Jason of the Met Lounge, on gigs, transport in Peterborough and ARU. We put forward the case for the new permits at the Recycling Centre, and discuss the regeneration of Lincoln Road - and why we need buy-in from residents and businesses.

    Movies coming to Peterborough - and how you can help rough sleepers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2025 53:07


    John and Kev examine the opening of Peterborough Film Office, and what it could mean for the city. We uncover the truth about how wasteful we are with food disposal; and chat to Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes and Steven Pettican of Light project Peterbrough. Plus we respond to listener feedback!

    Taxi for Peterborough...and other exits!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2025 44:54


    Kev and John speak to Faz from Goldstar Taxis, on how they're supporting a campaign for more female drivers. We reflect on a campaign to help Peterborough Cathedral stave off closure; a potential change for the Posh badge; and how the city council decided on the future of the Showground.

    How men can lose weight the Peterborough way - and mothballing the Lido?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2024 41:54


    John and Kev speak to the guys at the Big Fellas Weight Loss podcast from Peterborough, on their journey, sport, and outrunning the knife and fork. We look at the budget proposals and how they affect the Lido, council tax and social care, and the latest news on a new food hall for Peterborough.

    We're back! Peterborough openings and offerings for 2025

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2024 39:45


    John and Kev return and discuss new openings for the city, including Odeon, Fraser Group, Sostrene Green, Wingstops, and Thai restaurants. John details his walk with the police, and we speak to Shangkari Balenderan, a leading Women's Healer and Mentor - on health, wellbeing and the workplace. 

    Peterborough Cathedral in 2024 - and mindless thugs strike our park

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2024 37:38


    Kev and John speak to Cathedral Vice Dean Tim Alban Jones - on his background, Covid, how to remain calm in the world, and summer events. We look at the latest vandalism at Central Park, defibrilators, and Posh.

    Tidy up your litter - A controversial Peterborough campaign

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2024 39:33


    We're asking Peterborough people to spend two minutes to clean up their streets - and it's gained mixed opinions. We speak to Naomi Procter on marketing the New and Key Theatres, learn about our new Youth MPs and artwork, and Peterborough's celebration of the Great Escape.

    A deep dive into Peterborough United - and the robber with the crutch

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 29, 2024 46:22


    John and Kev speak to PCR Posh commentator Nilesh Patel about legends, Wembley, Wycombe and more. There's news on Queensgate, a new artist store, Mastermind, and a robber with crutch who got more than he could handle!

    Talkin'bout Regeneration in Peterborough

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 45:14


    John and Kev discuss the new Be Heard survey about Peterborough's culture, and speak to PCC regeneration boss Nick Carter about Station Quarter, Westgate and much more. We also talk foodbanks, Peterborough art, and upcoming elections.

    Comings and goings at Queensgate - and we chat to our MP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2024 42:07


    John and Kev speak to Peterborough MP Paul Bristow - on Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson, his relationship with the council, elections, Station Quarter, swimming pools, and much more. Plus we look at M and S, Frasers and more

    Unhealthy Peterborough, and we meet our new PC

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2024 44:15


    John and Kev discuss the poor health of people in Peterborough, and we meet the new PC for Peterborough city centre. We look at the Reunions museum exhibition, reflect on Posh's hot form, and talk stations and Showgrounds.

    Goodbye to 2023 in Peterborough - and WHAT did Julian Clary call the Cresset?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2023 43:46


    We look back over the year, and look at recent successes for ARU Peterborough and many more. John reflects on new measures to combat crime in the city centre, and we speak to Penny at the Cresset about pantos and changes for 2024.

    The future of Nene Park - and a new police officer in Peterborough

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 51:09


    Kev and John speak to Andrew McDermott of the Nene Park Trust, on Christmas events, climbing walls and more. We talk homelessness, Festive switch-ons, and a new police officer for the city centre. Oh, and John has a funny story about his wife's sewing.

    Peterborough's brilliant 70k charity fundraiser

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2023 42:09


    John and Kev speak to Marco Sementa of Team Sementa, who has raised tens of thousands of pounds for dozens of charities through football - and has recently had to cope with his daughter being diagnosed with diabetes. We also discuss recent changes in the council; the way Peterborough marked Remembrance Day; and upcoming Christmas events.

    Dating in Peterborough if you're a 40-something man!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 49:48


    Kev and John speak to PCR newsreader Dave about the difficulties of Tinder, apps, and dating in your 40s. We also speak about fireworks (ban them!), gritters, running, and much more.

    Peterborough listeners pick our topics! Recycling centre, Flag Fen, the city centre - and the Anna's Hope 5k

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 41:50


    John and Kev respond to comments from readers, on everything from our tip to tourism, and jiujitsu to Jackson! We also chat to the inspirational charity founder Carole Hughes, as the Anna's Hope 5k approaches.

    A Thriving martial arts club in Peterborough

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2023 29:40


    John went to Ormiston Bushfield Academy to meet the team at Thrive Jiujitsu

    The Peterborough group that's revitalising a community - and can YOU solve the council's budget gap?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2023 49:02


    Kev and John reflect on ARU Peterborough's first year, and meet a Woodston community group which has transformed a street into a floral wonderland. We also look at the council budget simulator, and talk funfairs and Great British Bakeoff!

    Extra: A new health event for Peterborough women

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 11, 2023 13:38


    John speaks to practitioner Liezl Rossouw on Well Woman, Queensgate's new health event for Peterborough - go to the North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust website to find out more

    Peterborough Podcast Extra - Tourism in the city, with Dave Cramp

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 12:01


    Kev speaks to Dave Cramp, who has been brought in by Peterborough City Council to look at a strategy for the city's tourism

    How to bring tourists to Peterborough - and how to boost your PR!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2023 45:45


    Back from their summer break, John and Kev look at the city's new tourism strategy and how to change our image. We introduce Peterborough Podcast Extra, and speak to former Miss Peterborough and PR expert Lydia Fahy - who has more than 100,000 Insta followers - to find out how to increase your social media presence.

    Fighting for the fitness of our children, the Peterborough commentary controversy - and a chat with our Youth MP

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 31, 2023 45:32


    Kev and John look at a new initiative from youth councillors to crack down on junk food advertising. We chat about changes for Posh commentary, and talk to Youth MP for Peterborough Eva Woods on her campaigns for the city

    Peterborough's pubs, the Dallas suburb named after EFL clubs - and news on the Great Eastern Run

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2023 44:43


    Kev and John talk about Peterborough's pubs - including Brewery Tap, the Wheatsheaf, Charters and many more - and look at successes for the Chalkboard and Street Arts Hire. We look at a very strangely-named part of Dallas, and speak to Aaron Murrell of Good Running Events about the return of the Great Eastern Run.

    Exclusive: A new weapon against crime in Peterborough city centre - and why the Willow Festival will return in style

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 3, 2023 45:14


    John and Kev enjoy some successes for previous guests and congratulate Railworld on 30 years. We speak to the man behind the return of the Willow Festival and in an exclusive we find out more about the recent Shoplifting summit - and a new police officer who will specifically concentrate on the city centre.

    A new era for Peterborough Railway Station - and Adam Lambert and Teddi the Drag Queen join us for Pride

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2023 54:40


    Kev and John examine multi-million pound plans to redevelop Peterborough Railway Station - and John has a few bugbears about train travel in general. We talk about Unity, the brilliant pop-up shop in Queensgate. We also look ahead to events across the city, including Pride - and we're joined by world-famous performer Adam Lambert and Peterborough's favourite glamourpuss Teddi the Drag Queen!

    The future of the fountains - and the 'turban expert' relives Peterborough's 007 history

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 44:04


    John and Kev examine the social media poll seeking views on Cathedral Square's fountains. We reflect on recent community successes for Up the Garden Bath and Little Miracles, look ahead to Armed Forces Day, and speak to Del Singh - Peterborough's Turban Expert for the filming of James Bond's Octopussy 40 years ago.

    Posh, playoffs and an Embankment stadium - and how Up the Garden Bath is helping Peterborough's community

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2023 41:42


    Kev and John reflect on Posh's playoff woes and give their views on a new stadium. They also look ahead to new events, discuss the success of Peterborough Celebrates, and speak to Dave Poulton from up the Garden Bath.

    I chased a burglar down the street barefoot - and how Peterborough will really Celebrate in May

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2023 42:19


    Kev and John talk crime in the city - with John being a recent victim of a burglary. We get the latest news on the Beer Festival, and speak to Peterborough Celebrates Creative Director Simon Hollingworth about what's in store for this year's event.

    Peterborough Podcast at Downing Street - and exciting plans ahead for our city centre

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 41:07


    John and Kev speak about John's trip to 10 Downing Street; John has a rant about abuse of double yellow lines; and Peterborough Bid manager Pep Cipriano reveals what's in store for the city centre - including street art, yoga and much more!

    In praise of Peterborough youngsters - and what makes Peterborough Cathedral great?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 34:46


    Kev and John talk about how Peterborough youngsters are helping push the city forward; a new addition to Peterborough Celebrates; and speak to Peterborough Cathedral commercial director Dave Cramp about an exciting summer ahead.

    The £8.8bn value of a net-zero Peterborough - and how our young people are helping improve the city

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2023 35:04


    Kev and John look at the work needed to make the city carbon neutral by 2030/2040 and look at how people are coming together to tidy up the city. Kev got a lovely tasty Thai surprise at a city pub, we celebrate the Lido and Nene Park, and Dilraj from Citizens UK's Peterborough chapter tells us of the fantastic work from young people to improve safety in Central Park.

    Has Peterborough's high street recovered from Covid - and a chat with opera singer Gabriella!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2023 33:18


    An in-depth discussion on our high street; the evenings of March 2020; and the future of the Vine. We look at an important job for Peterborough, and talk to opera singer Gabriella Pineda-Rodrigues

    Homelessness in Peterborough - and are there enough venues for live acts?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2023 30:29


    Kev and John reflect on homelessness in Peterborough and what can be done; Chat to Zed from Eclectic Ballroom who wants more venues for DJs and performers; and look at Voter ID and litter on our parkways

    We Love Peterborough, street art for Lincoln Road, and drivers and cyclists with no lights!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2023 34:02


    Kev and John speak to Susan Broccoli of We Love Peterborough, as well as thoughts on street art, bad driving, litter, community walks and the Ukraine Shoe Box Appeal.

    Parking in Peterborough - and Mona's message from Becks!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2023 34:31


    The first ever episode of The Peterborough Podcast with Kev Lawrence and John Baker. A chat about David Beckham, Fun Lovin Criminals, 10% council tax rises and a farewell to Peterborough Sports' manager.

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