This is Rammy

One of the reasons This is Rammy podcast exists is to have converstaions with people who improve Ramsbottom. This episode is no exception with me speaking with Lynn and Pete of the Ramsbottom Countryside Access Volunteers. You might not be aware of the group, but you might very well have been benefiting from the work […] The post Ramsbottom Countryside Access Volunteers – Episode 163 appeared first on This is Rammy.

On the 9th of February 2020, storm Ciara hit Britain bringing gale force winds and several inches of rain causing the River Irwell to burst its banks. Nuttall Park and other areas closest to the River Irwell when it burst its banks were worst hit. This flooded people out of their homes for the second […] The post Ramsbottom Flooded Again – Episode 162 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Gu of Tea Atelier has been running the shop for two years this February, so I found out how he went from a tea documentary to running his own Tea Shop. If you’re unfamiliar, Tea Atelier used to be the old TV Repair shop in Bridge Street, as it had been for many many years. […] The post Finding passion in Tea with Gu from Tea Atelier – Episode 161 appeared first on This is Rammy.

I first spoke to Rowan three years ago, almost to the day, on episode 84 for Ramsbottom Running Club shortly after it was formed. At the time, there were 60 members of the Running Club, and now, it’s getting towards 400 members which is phenomenal, if you’re interested in getting involved in the Ramsbottom Running […] The post Running to help the homeless – Episode 160 appeared first on This is Rammy.

This is possibly, one of the most commonly asked questions I see, and commonly corrected too (usually pretty quickly and, let’s say passionately). It’s a simple question, and you’d think would has a simple answer. I’m hoping that this episode of the podcast will serve as a reference for future generations, but most people will […] The post Is Ramsbottom a Town or a Village? – Episode 159 appeared first on This is Rammy.

I had originally intended to be putting out at least one “proper” episode of the podcast between Christmas and now however I’ve not been 100% so I’ll be pausing the podcast until the new year. Thank you for all your support over the year. The podcast has been around since 2015 but this year even […] The post Merry Christmas and Happy New Year – I’ll see you in 2020 appeared first on This is Rammy.

The press release on the 29th of November looked like good news, a title of “We’re improving Irwell Line from 26 January” however it soon became clear this was anything but for Ramsbottom. Within this came the announced death of the Red Express/x41 service due to happen at the end of January. To get a […] The post Transdev CEO Alex Hornby Explains Red Express Bus Stop – Episode 158 appeared first on This is Rammy.

This interview surprised me in several parts. I had no idea that Matt was in to so many things, he doesn’t just own and run Roots, which you’ll hear in the interview. Originally starting out from his own home (Matt has a very understanding wife

I nipped round to Paul’s house recently and had a nice long chat with him, and surprise surprise, I recorded it so we can all listen to what he had to say. We talk about everything from Ramsbottom United to The Queen to guitars vs Ukulele. New! Quickfire Questions from Kids This is the first […] The post Paul Davies of UkePunk – Episode 156 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Sam has a bright future planned for The Major Sam Gibbs and her husband Christian took over The Major in Ramsbottom on the 4th of November and before that happened Sam got in touch and I said I’d love to have her on the show. Not only is The Major a popular local pub, it’s […] The post New owner of The Major Sam Gibbs – Episode 155 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Ramsbottom Young People’s Community Choir launches Having launched just last week, the Ramsbottom Young People’s Community Choir is fresh and looking for children to come and have a go. I talk to Karen Lindop on the podcast this week and she tells me that the Ramsbottom Young People’s Community Choir was created when one of […] The post Ramsbottom Young People’s Community Choir with Karen Lindop – Episode 154 appeared first on This is Rammy.

This month saw the Hungry Duck receive a Michelin Plate Award but what exactly IS a Michelin Plate award? Now, I’m sure you’ll have heard of the much coveted Michelin Star (which Manchester has received for the first time in 40 years). Before I get to the Plate though, did you know, according to Lookers, […] The post The Hungry Duck joins Levanter with Michelin recognition – Episode 153 appeared first on This is Rammy.

You may have read the article recently featuring local resident Chris Dixon and how Bury Adult Learning Service helped him in his recent journey. What the article didn’t go into too much was the journey in detail, on World Mental Health Day Chris has been brave enough to share his story, please do take the […] The post World Mental Health Day, Chris’s Story appeared first on This is Rammy.

The Rake Hill Climb is back! Yes, it means the road will be closed, no it won’t still be closed on Monday and yes you should stop when it says road closed. A new business, Wisteria Nails & Beauty opens in Ramsbottom. Did you manage to get to see Ramsbottom – 200 years in Pictures […] The post The Rake Hill Climb Returns – Episode 152 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Emma Davies is someone who after noticing just how many books her children had collected over time realised she’d rather do something a bit different with them than just take them to the charity shop. This was the start of Bury Book Buddies. Emma had saw something similar in Cumbria called “West Cumbria Look for […] The post Interview with Bury Book Buddies Emma Davies – Episode 151 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Plastic, it’s all around us and I’m sure you’ve come across the many headlines in the news about how the planet is choking on the deluge which is being produced and consumed every day. Not only that but Ramsbottom is home to one of the few Plastic Free shops in the North West, Plentiful. Plastic […] The post Becoming a Plastic Free Community with Plastic Free Ramsbottom Episode 150 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Another week has flown by like a stocking full of black pudding….speaking of which, did you find any time to visit the black pudding throwing competition this weekend? I wasn’t able to go, we had a full weekend of birthday parties and it was also my daughters 2nd birthday and I’m afraid that wins always. […] The post Ramsbottom Birthday Extravaganza Edition – Episode 149 appeared first on This is Rammy.

This week sees the return, the return of the kids going back to school. For those parents who are just about to embark on this journey, I salute you and wish you godspeed. On the positive side, Ramsbottoms schools are decent, possibly why you moved here. I found this which was written by a Emma […] The post Ramsbottoms Café Culture Continues Unabated – Episode 148 appeared first on This is Rammy.

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Starbucks Ramsbottom Opens You might have not noticed, but Starbucks has now opened its doors. I asked the opinion of the This is Rammy audience for their thoughts. In this podcast episode I chat about one in particular which actually made me realise that Starbucks, might not actually be the bad thing some are expecting. […] The post Bury Book Buddies hidden treasures – Episode 146 appeared first on This is Rammy.

— There are only a few days left to vote, if you’ve not yet voted, please vote for the podcast in this years Podcast Awards. — Not for the first time the two remaining cash machines in Ramsbottom ran out of cash. This tends to happen on events such as the Chocolate Festival but it’s […] The post Ramsbottoms Cashless Future? – Episode 145 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Rachel Sorah is the owner of Unique Social which is based on Bolton Street in Ramsbottom. A social media marketing business that can do everything from looking after your social media feeds to training you on the best things to do. As well as running Unique Social, Rachel also runs Social Space. Social Space is […] The post Unique Social with Rachel Sorah – Episode 144 appeared first on This is Rammy.

This is Rammy could win a podcast award! Please nominate and encourage your friends to too, let’s bring Ramsbottom another podcast award. Another week, another podcast episode and this week another business too! The newests shop to open in Ramsbottom is Direct Flooring and Beds based out of Princess Court on Silver Street in Ramsbottom. […] The post Shaun Malik of Direct Flooring and Beds – Episode 143 appeared first on This is Rammy.

This is Rammy could win a podcast award! Please nominate and encourage your friends to too, let’s bring Ramsbottom another podcast award. I speak to Hannah who is co-organiser of Love Earth Festival that will be taking place in Nuttall Park on Sunday the 21st of July from 1pm. There will be 8 areas for […] The post Love Earth Festival with Hannah Wells – Episode 142 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Do you think that Play Streets could work in Ramsbottom, or even if they’re a good idea? Our MP James Frith has recently posted on Facebook to encourage residents of local communities to get involved in the Play Streets initiative. James goes on to explain in his Facebook post that: Play streets are quiet residential […] The post Should Ramsbottom Introduce Play Streets? – Episode 141 appeared first on This is Rammy.

…according to Tripadvisor…within a quarter mile radius…as of June 2019. OK, I agree there is some room for error here, however to try to avoid any bias, I’m taking these ratings and reviews directly from TripAdvisor as of the 24th of June 2019. Does your favourite restaurant make the cut? To give you an idea […] The post The top 8 restaurants in Ramsbottom… – Episode 140 appeared first on This is Rammy.

It should come as no surprise that Ramsbottom is up for another award, ok technically it’s not RAMSBOTTOM, but I would argue that when anywhere in Ramsbottom is up for an award, then Ramsbottom as a whole is up for the award. The award that is on offer this time is Baratxuri is up for […] The post Award nomination for Ramsbottom and The Railway Pub Reopens – Episode 139 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Did you know that a survey found that one in four secondary school students have used a private tutor, and this grows to almost half (41%) in London? On the podcast this week I interview local private tutor Helen Wilson who owns and runs A Star Tuition Group based out of Ramsbottom. A Star Tuition […] The post Helen Wilson of A Star Tuition Group – Episode 138 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Now, this might not be your first choice for podcast subject matter, you know, mortgages, *yawn*, but hear me out. You’d think being a mortgage advisor would be a pretty uneventful job, well, nothing could be more from the truth. Dave talks about having to rescue his business physically, his bit of a love in […] The post Dave Cookson of Charles Louis Mortgage Advisers – Episode 137 appeared first on This is Rammy.

It might surprise you to learn that Bartisserie, which is situated at the top of Bridge Street facing the Tilted Vase/Urn is coming up to its one year anniversary since opening. That time feels like it has flown by, and as restaurants tend to be judged on if they can survive the first six months, […] The post Ethan Ballan of Bartisserie2 – Episode 136 appeared first on This is Rammy.

On the podcast this week I speak to Rob Moss and Dan Blackman to discuss what Rammy Men are all about as well as how the group have been growing and helping other people with similar issues, as well as just providing something for men to do. You can find their website here -> Rammy […] The post Rob and Dan of Rammy Men – Episode 135 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Thanks for joining me on a relatively laid back episode of the podcast this week. The amazing weather we’ve had over the bank holiday weekend means that I’ve been spending lots of quality time with my family and all of it, pretty much has been centred around Ramsbottom. It’s one of the brilliant things about […] The post Easter in Ramsbottom – Episode 134 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Once again, Ramsbottom has featured in The Times best places to live article. I believe we have slipped a little, maybe two or three places as we’re currently 9th for the whole of the North West region. I think we were sixth last year. You might be wondering how The Times comes up with their […] The post Ramsbottom features again in The Times Best Places to Live – Episode 133 appeared first on This is Rammy.

It has been a crazy week for Andy Smith, owner of Signature Bar. On Thursday he was shocked to find that he was unable to get into his own bar. On this episode I speak to him to find out what happened and where he goes from here. Something you might not be aware of […] The post Signature Bar Reopens – Episode 132 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Ramsbottom is to have a cycle shop again Ramsbottom Cycle Shop due to open. Carl Ashworth, owner of The Bike Fitting Room in Prestwich is opening a shop in Ramsbottom in the former premises of DJ Cycles on Bolton Road West. The current plan is to have it open for the first week of April, […] The post Ramsbottom to get a cycle shop again – Episode 131 appeared first on This is Rammy.

It’s a busy podcast episode this week, sheesh. I’ll tell you, when I first thought about starting a podcast for Ramsbottom, I seriously wondered if there would be enough going on to create a weekly show, well this week has really put me in my place. Hope you enjoy it, and please do share it […] The post Ramsbottom at risk of flooding again – Episode 130 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Recently I was in conversation with Rowan Ardill at one of his Hump Day Coffee Club days (if you’ve not heard of this before, there’s some information coming up). Rowan asked had I saw the development works ongoing at the Petrol Station on Ramsbottom Lane, I hadn’t as I’d not been up there recently. This […] The post Is Ramsbottom’s independence under threat? – Episode 129 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Tre Ciccio has opened in Ramsbottom, in this episode of This is Rammy I talk about my experience on the pre-opening night event. On Thursday the 28th of February Radio 1 visited Ramsbottom: BBC Radio 1 visited Ramsbottom to collect your jokes There’s a call for interviews and the following usual sections: – Ramsbottom United […] The post Tre Ciccio Opens and Radio 1 Visits – Episode 128 appeared first on This is Rammy.

On Thursday the 21st of February there was a public meeting which was arranged by James Frith to discuss issues with a representative from the old Mondi Papermill site and a representative from the banks to discuss their positions in Ramsbottom. What actually happened was there were no representatives from either banks or from the […] The post Feedback from the Ramsbottom Public Meeting – Episode 127 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Radio It’s inevitable when living in a place such as Ramsbottom for it to feature in many mainstream forms of media. You know the sort, Newspapers, TV and of course Radio. Find out exactly where the reference was this time on this week’s podcast. Free Exercise! Bury Venues are looking to start a FREE keep […] The post Ramsbottom on the radio again – Episode 126 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Snow, you’ve all had it, hope your week hasn’t been too bad with it. James Frith and Rishi Shori are meeting with the owner of the Mondi Paper Mill Site and representatives from the banks. Local girl Emma Greenwood is now the Youth MP for Bury. A huge congratulations to @emma_ymp who is Bury’s new […] The post Snow and meet the Mondi Paper Mill Owners – Episode 125 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Items discussed on the podcast this week: Ripon Hall Avenue Country Club Decision Made. Was Park 66 a secret MI5 base? Park 66 is planned to reopen after around £20m worth of investment to develop the site. What can we expect? Why is the M66 not illuminated by street lighting? Why does the Queen own […] The post Was Park 66 a secret MI5 base? – Episode 124 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Don’t forget that this is a podcast, you can listen by clicking the play button above, or subscribe to get this and any future episodes straight to you. It’s difficult not to dedicate this whole episode to Ramsbottom United given their recent amazing and well publicised win over Weymouth, but I will keep the regular […] The post Ramsbottom United do it again – Episode 123 appeared first on This is Rammy.

As you may very well know, Sunday the 13th of January was “Rubber Duckie Day”. I obviously didn’t need to tell you that, you knew already, but assuming you didn’t, you do now. So what’s that got to do with Ramsbottom? Well, not only is there the giant duck rubber race every year with Ramsbottom […] The post Rubber Ducks and Free Books – Episode 122 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Thank you for being such an amazing town, sure we have our share of issues but there is a vein of community that flows freely. If you want to hear more, click on the play button above or subscribe to the podcast to get this, and any future episodes (or download any of the back […] The post Happy New Year Ramsbottom 2018 – Episode 121 appeared first on This is Rammy.

If there was ever a subject which will get people heated up, it’s parking in Ramsbottom and this week Bury Council have proposed that a new “no loading at any time” I believe that’s double yellows but feel free to correct me, is to be introduced on Ramsbottom Lane. This was reported this week in […] The post Parking reduction planned for Ramsbottom – Episode 120 appeared first on This is Rammy.

We’re in to December and lots of people have already started putting up their Christmas decorations. I’m not sure if you have yet but I do like how Christmasy it’s starting to look around our town, especially now that the big tree is up in Market Place. Well one thing is for sure this week, […] The post Head for the Hills 2019 is cancelled – Episode 119 appeared first on This is Rammy.

This week, Ramsbottom sits a town divided. The division has been caused by two topics close to residents hearts. There has been a hive of activity on the website this month related to two posts in particular. These both concen the future of The Grants Arms and the specific have all been around the plans […] The post Recent topics divide Ramsbottom opinion – Episode 118 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Another week and another episode of This is Rammy to hopefully help provide you with a little bit of “what’s going on” around Ramsbottom. This podcast cannot possibly begin to try to fill the gap of going out and experiencing it for yourself though, so if you’re local to Ramsbottom, please do remember to take […] The post Ramsbottom Remembers – Episode 117 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Welcome to another episode of the podcast, last weekend it was Bonfire Night and in last weeks episode I listed several places over the weekend. Me and my son were able to get to the Cricket Club for the display which was cracking, another fantastic event on our local calendar. My son was very tired […] The post A new café and flying planes at 100 – Episode 116 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Remember, this is a podcast so you can click on the play button above to listen, or better yet, subscribe to get them automatically free each time a new episode is released. Welcome to this latest episode of the podcast. It’s been quite a bit colder these past few days, with Halloween quickly approaching I […] The post Local bonfire night events for 2018 – Episode 115 appeared first on This is Rammy.