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This week Freez and Joel are joined by BBC Radio Lancashire commentator and all round Shrimps media guru Derek Quinn to look back over the season.

After John Eustace took over from Paul Warne at Derby County, why did he leave Blackburn Rovers after a year in charge? BBC Radio Lancashire's Andy Bayes joins the pod to discuss the latest at the club and who they may turn to next in their push for promotion. Rotherham boss Steve Evans joins Aaron Paul and Jobi McAnuff as they discuss Swansea's January transfer window – how will new director of football Richard Montague help their recruitment? They also discuss Plymouth's win in the FA Cup fourth round against Liverpool. Plus, they discuss Mark Hughes joining Carlisle, and how concerned should Walsall fans be as they continue to drop more points at the top of League 2?TIME CODES:01:10 – Rotherham with Steve Evans 04:00 – John Eustace leaves Blackburn Rovers 29:00 – Swansea City 34:30 – Mark Hughes in at Carlisle 40:00 – Top of League 2 44:00 – FA Cup Fourth Round weekend 48:20 – Fantasy EFL 49:10 – 72Plus/72MinusBBC Sounds / 5 Live commentaries this weekend:Sat 15 Feb 1500 Man City v Newcastle Sat 15 Feb 1730 Crystal Palace v Everton Sun 16 Feb 1400 Liverpool v Wolves Sun 16 Feb 1630 Tottenham v Man Utd.

Send us a textOn the 8th November 2023, 6 Overeaters Anonymous members (2 in each of the 3 Podcast's to be released) share their Experience, Strength and Hope with BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Garry Scott in their Blackburn Studio.The members got to choose a favourite song choice pertinent to their recovery from not only compulsive overeating, but also restrictive behaviours such as anorexia, and addictions to foods with, for example, refined Sugar.Frank and Alan take up the final part of the show, along with all the guests at the end of this recording.We hope you enjoy this final episode, and most of all if you have an issue with food and need help, you can find meetings from this link, click HERE   along with more information that is available on Overeaters Anonymous.Normal service will be resumed with Alcoholics Anonymous shares from our next upload.Support the show

Send us a textOn the 8th November 2023, 6 Overeaters Anonymous members (2 in each of the 3 Podcast's to be released) share their Experience, Strength and Hope with BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Garry Scott in their Blackburn Studio.The members got to choose a favourite song choice pertinent to their recovery from not only compulsive overeating, but also restrictive behaviours such as anorexia, and addictions to foods with, for example, refined Sugar.Show really gets going 2 minutes 34 seconds in with Leslie and Lowri on this 2nd part of the 3 hours show. Enjoy!!Support the show

Originally issued - December 15, 2023In this episode, I talk to Neil McDonald about magic, megaliths and energy lines - amongst other topics.Neil has a great interest in our ancient and pre-history and has studied the subject for many years with a particular fascination with it's more unexplained aspects.For over twenty years, Neil has been leading groups of interested people on specialist tours of ancient, mystical and historical sites. TV and radio appearances have included; BBC Radio 4's ‘Excess Baggage', Edge Media TV's, ‘Now That's Weird', Glastonbury Radio's ‘Mysterious West' and BBC Radio Lancashire. Neil also runs the yearly, ‘Mysterious Earth Conference'. Find out more about Neil and his Megalithic tours at https://megalithictours.com/ and check out his youtube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfOpskS3LYDmnwniW8aHjvgBuy Neil and Thomas's Book on Atlantis - https://amzn.to/3v4hROlBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-magical-world-of-g-michael-vasey--4432257/support.

Originally released - February 2, 2024As promised, I had Neil back and the timing was fortuitous as we could discuss the new book that he and Thomas Sheridan are about to publish on Berenger Sauniere - the Priest at the center of the Rennes Le Chateau mystery.In this podcast we start and finish talking about the book and wander off into topics like Templars, reincarnation, megaliths and more along the way. Neil has a great interest in our ancient and pre-history and has studied the subject for many years with a particular fascination with it's more unexplained aspects. For over twenty years, Neil has been leading groups of interested people on specialist tours of ancient, mystical and historical sites. TV and radio appearances have included; BBC Radio 4's ‘Excess Baggage', Edge Media TV's, ‘Now That's Weird', Glastonbury Radio's ‘Mysterious West' and BBC Radio Lancashire. Neil also runs the yearly, ‘Mysterious Earth Conference'.Find out more about Neil and his Megalithic tours at https://megalithictours.com/ and check out his youtube channel at @neilmcdonaldsmegalithictoursBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-magical-world-of-g-michael-vasey--4432257/support.

Send us a textOn the 8th November 2023, 6 Overeaters Anonymous members (2 in each of the 3 Podcast's to be released) share their Experience, Strength and Hope with BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Garry Scott in their Blackburn Studio.The members got to choose a favourite song choice pertinent to their recovery from not only compulsive overeating, but also restrictive behaviours such as anorexia,, and addictions to foods with, for example, refined Sugar.Some of the guests are members of other fellowships including AA, including in this episode, the first of a 3 part series with a man called Mark who was sober 18 years in AA, but his food issues got worst as Mark failed to list and analyse these issues in his 1st Step 4.Thankfully, we are happy to report today Mark is enjoying his food the best ever in his life, feeling great with a healthy eating plan,  350 days clean of his biggest problematic food refined Sugar which can be found in many processed foods and condiments, saying recently " not needing a Chocolate bar, ice cream, cake, biscuits is a bigger miracle than stopping drinking in many respects. I am truly amazed by the results in my personality change, physique and how much more peaceful I feel now the sugar brain fog has lifted..."We hope you enjoy this insightful journey into another key addiction issue useful, and wish you all the best for Christmas and 2025!Support the show

Biography Steve is an actor, writer, comedian, juggler, a "Gillard award" winning presenter on BBC Radio Lancashire and now a finalist on ITV's Britain's Got Talent 2020. Steve most recently completed his 17th consecutive pantomime at The Grand Theatre, Blackpool (and his 22nd Pantomime in total) and was also made an honourary member of The Friends Of The Grand in 2016 for his services to the theatre. Last year he starred, to critical acclaim, in the World premier tour of "Naturally Insane: The Life of Dan Leno" and is taking the show to the West End (Criterion Theatre). In 2015 he performed 16 nights at The Manchester Arena as part of the "Phoenix Nights Live" show, helping raise well over £ 5 million in the process. He also appeared at the London Palladium twice within a month later that year when he performed as part of the TV show "Sunday Night At The Palladium" and as warm-up for "One Night With Neil Diamond". He spent many years as "Special Guest" on Dave Spikey's Tours and has supported several other top comedic names including Peter Kay, Mick Miller, Roy Walker and The Lancashire Hotpots! He was also the first comic, ever, to act as "Warm-up" for The Royal Variety Show featuring Take That, Rod Stewart, Barry Manilow and Meatloaf. He is a regular Television "warm-up" for programs such as "The Rob Brydon Show", "A Question Of Sport", "Mastermind" and even survived over 150 episodes of "The Price is Right" with Joe Pasquale a few years ago. Steve's first love, however, is Stand-Up and it is a job that has taken him all over the world: Cruises in the Med, Norwegian Fjords and the Caribbean, hotels and comedy clubs in Hong Kong, Dubai, Crete, Cyprus, Turkey and Japan. He is a regular headline act at The Comedy Store and other "alternative" venues and has several television appearances to his credit. "Phoenix Nights", "Max And Paddy's Road To Nowhere", "Peter Kay's Britain's Got The Pop Factor...", "Stand-up Britain", "Give Your Mate A Break", "The Afternoon Show", "Talk Of The North", a "Real Radio" advert, straight acting roles in "The Things You Do For Love" and "Magnolia", and despite being one of the North West's healthiest males, a medical insurance commercial for "Medicash". He was also featured on the Granada Programme "Behind The Scenes" and "That's Entertainment" (with Cannon and Ball) and was voted "Entertainer of the Year" at the inaugural Red Rose Awards. For over 12 years Steve could be found in the guise of "Mad Edgar" the court jester at Camelot theme park where he presented over 2000 "Crazy Juggling Shows". For years, the father-of-three has been encouraged by family and friends to audition for Britain's Got Talent, but didn't expect to get far. However in August 2020, Steve became the first act sent through to the final, impressing judges with his comedy juggling routines. For 51-year-old Steve, this is the latest journey in a rich history in the world of entertainment. Steve previously charmed the judges in the audition round, with his impressive juggling skills, using his mouth to juggle ping-pong balls before juggling three guitars. His semi final performance was a huge change for Steve, who is used to feeding off an audiences live reaction - the show had to be pre-recorded this year due to the coronavirus pandemic, and social distancing, and saw Steve perform to a huge Zoom wall of viewers, as well as the shows judges. The judges unanimously chose to send him through. As Ant and Dec confirmed the news, Steve said it was "crazy and unbelievable" that he had made it through, although he left the entire panel in stitches. The grand final took place in October 2020 and Steve was placed third overall. Which was a wonderful conclusion to an amazing run on the show. And Steve is looking forward to seeing you on tour next year. So watch this space.

Retired Methodist Minister Rev'd Paul Davis and his wife Elizabeth have just spent over two months on the Island, as Paul assisted the local Methodist churches whilst our own Chair of District, Rev'd Dr Janet Corlett, was on sabbatical. On the programme today, we discover why the Island is a home-from-home for this Lancashire couple, and learn more about their life, and Paul's ministry - including his work on BBC Radio Lancashire. They also choose the music, and Paul leaves us with a final challenging thought - about what HE considers is the one thing that REALLY matters .....And there's music chosen by Paul and Elizabeth, plus our usual notice board.Items for inclusion are welcome and can be emailed to judithley@manxradio.com

Joe Wilson is a BBC Presenter who hosts the longest-running faith and ethics broadcast on the network which goes out every Sunday on BBC Radio Lancashire. This is the 50th episode of For All The Saints - I want to take a moment to thank you all for your ongoing support, I love what I do and am grateful for the opportunity to use my professional expertise to share faith-refreshing conversations.I wanted to speak to Joe as he has been a leading figure in the faith community around Lancashire for many years, covering significant Latter-day Saint events like the opening of the Preston, England Temple and reporting on the British Pageants. Lancashire is home to the longest-running Branch of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, its an important location in Latter-day Saint history.Some highlights from this episode include Joe's experience visiting the Preston Temple's open house, if Joe thinks faith is declining in the West, and Joe's feelings on Latter-day Saint teachings.--You can find Joe's show at the following link:- https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p001d7vnFollow For All The Saints on social media for updates and inspiring content:www.instagram.com/forallthesaintspodhttps://www.facebook.com/forallthesaintspod/For All The Saints episodes are released every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts and more:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVDUQg_qZIU&list=UULFFf7vzrJ2LNWmp1Kl-c6K9Qhttps://open.spotify.com/show/3j64txm9qbGVVZOM48P4HS?si=bb31d048e05141f2https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/for-all-the-saints/id1703815271If you have feedback or any suggestions for topics or guests, connect with Ben & Sean via hello@forallthesaints.org or DM on InstagramConversations to Refresh Your Faith.For All The Saints podcast was established in 2023 by Ben Hancock to express his passion and desire for more dialogue around faith, religious belief, and believers' perspectives on the topics of our day. Tune into For All The Saints every Monday on YouTube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and more.Follow For All The Saints on social media for daily inspiration.

A bonus upload on Arte et Labore. Here is Jon Dahl Tomasson's post-match press conference in full after a 2-1 defeat to Queens Park Rangers. You'll hear from BBC Radio Lancashire, The Lancashire Telegraph and PA. Thanks for listening. Subscribe to Arte et Labore in your podcast app of choice. Make sure to follow The Lancashire Telegraph @BlackburnRovers and check out the site for the most comprehensive Rovers coverage this season.

Callum is joined by Fleetwood Town match commentator Phil Gittins, from BBC Radio Lancashire, to preview Derby's away tie against "the Cods" this weekend. Phil gives us great insight into how Charlie Adam has settled in, the struggles this season, key players to watch out for, as well as tips for getting a positive result. #DCFCThank you to Phil for giving up his time for this weeks preview!--If you did enjoy the episode, please consider liking and subscribing, or rating us on Spotify and Apple Pods. It really helps us out. --Find Our Other Content Here:Website: https://linktr.ee/ramstalkpodSpotify/Apple Pods: https://podfollow.com/ramstalkpodTwitter: https://twitter.com/RamsTalkPodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ramstalkpodYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ramstalkpod--Join our community on the FanHub app with the code "ram-quz" here: https://fan-hub.com/download-fanhub--Business Inquiries:RamsTalkPodcast@Gmail.com--Team/Crew:Jake Barker - Director/Producer/HostJamie Page - Assistant Host/CreativeCallum Boocock - Guest Host/CreativeAdam Titley - Guest Host/Producer/CreativeVik Singh Dosanjh - GuestChris Matthews-Redwood - Guest Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sir Lindsay Hoyle helps BBC Radio Lancashire's breakfast team to celebrate Lancashire Day. Padiham's barefoot man, Blackpool's panto stores and the Whittle-le-Woods benchmafrk.

Hundreds watch BBC Radio Lancashire's Graham and Leanne dance across the Tower Ballroom. Lancashire's devolution debate, Jenny Ryan and Darwen's Cormac wins a Nashville award.

BBC Radio Lancashire legend John "Gilly" Gillmore presents his last late night programme. Big Burscough pumpkins, Deepdale Duck's farewell and Darwen school trip memories.

BBC Radio Lancashire's Graham and Leanne in a World Gravy controversy. Accrington's Soapbox Challenge, Sabden's musical Hermit and Brierfield Celtic's celebrations.

Welcome to Episode 251 of The County Cricket Podcast! On today's episode, host Aaron sat down with esteemed BBC Radio Lancashire and Test Match Special Commentator Scott Read to discuss his earliest cricketing memories, look back on the highlights from his journey in the world of sports broadcasting and also touch upon the importance of livestreams and local radio broadcasts when it comes to the future of county cricket. If you enjoyed this episode please feel free to share it with any cricket fans that you know and be sure to follow us on Twitter for daily County Cricket and Podcast updates!    Check out Scott's Twitter here: https://twitter.com/scottread16   Check out our Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/thecountycricketpodcast   Check out our Twitter here: https://twitter.com/TheCountyCrick2   Check out our £1 Patreon membership here:  https://www.patreon.com/thecountycricketpodcast   This episode of The County Cricket Podcast was brought to you in association with our friends at Bear Cricket:  https://www.bearcricket.co.uk/

John Spencer-Barnes is a former radio broadcaster and journalist for the BBC. He was born in Dudley, England in 1961 and educated at Wolverhampton University. He began his career as a freelance broadcaster at BRMB in Birmingham and then moved to the experimental BBC service WM Heartlands in East Birmingham between 1989 and 1991. He was involved in the campaign for community radio and was News Editor of the UK's first community radio station, Wear FM in Sunderland. He later broadcast with the Chiltern Radio Network at Northants 96, Chiltern FM and Severn Sound. He was the launch manager of Welsh commercial station Radio Maldwyn and 107.9 Huddersfield FM in West Yorkshire. He also spent a period as manager of the commercial radio station at Freetown in Sierra Leone. In 1994 he became News Editor of 97.4 Rock FM and Red Rose 999 in Preston, Lancashire. While at Rock FM, he co-ordinated the EMAP Radio response to the IRA bombing of Manchester.[2] The bomb had taken Manchester's Key 103 and Piccadilly Magic 1152 off air. He arranged an emergency news service for the Manchester stations and a replacement radio service from a studio in Preston. His more recent career was at the BBC where he broadcast at BBC Hereford and Worcester, BBC Radio Berkshire and was the presenter of the Late Show on BBC Radio Lancashire, which was simulcast to BBC Radio Manchester, for more than a decade. He is a Director of the Maritime Volunteer Service and the Director of Communications for the organisation. He is a Trustee of the search and rescue charity Bay Search & Rescue which operates on the sands of Morecambe Bay and elsewhere in the country. He is also the town crier of St Anne's on the Sea.

The final part of a 3 hour live show with Garry Scott, Presenter at BBC Radio Lancashire recorded 17th November 2022.This series is a first for our recordings where we have a male and female member in a relationship on the show with Garry Scott.Please follow us if you want to listen to more content like this in the future.We hope you get a lot from this final part of our 2022 Radio Lancashire show. Hopefully be recording another in the coming months and uploading more content in the meantime.Thanks once again to Garry Scott and the BBC to enable us to carry the message locally and across the world with your help.

Part 2 of 3 of a 3 hour live show with Garry Scott, Presenter at BBC Radio Lancashire recorded 17th November 2022. 6 members from North West England share their experience strength and hope in an interesting and moving broadcast. Please follow us if you want to listen to all of this mini series, or more content that we release. We hope you get a lot from this 3 part series!

This week Freez and Joel are joined by BBC Radio Lancashire reporter, the Visitor writer and the match-day programme editor Derek Quinn to discuss all the latest as the relegation battle heats up.

Part 1 of 3 of a 3 hour live show with Garry Scott, Presenter at BBC Radio Lancashire recorded 17th November 2022. 6 members from North West England share their experience strength and hope in an interesting and moving broadcast. Please follow us if you want to listen to all of this mini series, or more content that we release. We hope you get a lot from this 3 part series!

BBC Radio Lancashire's Community Connections Blackpool unites the generations. Eden Project Morecambe, Preston gaming, Lancaster church nature and the Staying Inn closes.

Callum is joined by Fleetwood Town match commentator Phil Gittins, from BBC Radio Lancashire, to preview Derby's home tie against "the Cods" this weekend. Phil gives us great insight into how Scott Brown's team play, key players to watch out for, as well as giving us some real insight into life at Fleetwood Town. #DCFC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

BBC Radio Lancashire's Gerald Jackson and Andy Mitchell welcome in a brand new year. The Lancaster man who signed Pele, Fleetwood swimming and training the county's guide dogs.

BBC Radio Lancashire's John Gillmore meets Ormskirk actor and impressionist Jon Culshaw

The Welsh national football team has made the World Cup for the first time in 64 years. Graham Davies, Managing Editor, Sport at BBC Wales joins Andrea Catherwood to answer listeners' comments and discuss the challenges of reporting on football and the issues surrounding it at the World Cup in Qatar. The Radio 4 drama Dear Harry Kane by writer James Fritz highlighted the plight of the migrant workers who built the stadiums in Qatar. The play centres around Nisal, played by Hiran Abeysekera, a life-long Spurs fan from Sri Lanka. He travels to Qatar to work on the construction of the stadiums where his hero, Harry Kane, will one day play. But nothing can prepare Nisal for the working conditions he faces. It struck a chord with many of you. Salford flatmates Gabe Brindle and Yonna Rogers are our listeners in the Vox Box. With local radio facing new cuts to programmes, they review BBC Radio Lancashire's Garry Scott. And comedian turned copper Alfie Moore from Radio 4 comedy It's a Fair Cop faces a listener interrogation. A Whistledown production for BBC Radio 4

The final part of a 3 hour live show with Garry Scott, Presenter at BBC Radio Lancashire. 6 of our local members share their experience strength and hope in an interesting and moving broadcast. Please follow us if you want to listen to more content released from this channel in your podcast player.

Part 2 of 3 of a 3 hour live show with Garry Scott, Presenter at BBC Radio Lancashire. 6 of our local members share their experience strength and hope in an interesting and moving broadcast. Please follow us if you.want to listen to all of this mini series or more content that we release.

Part 1 of 3 of a 3 hour live show with Garry Scott, Presenter at BBC Radio Lancashire. 6 of our local members share their experience strength and hope in an interesting and moving broadcast. Please follow us if you.want to listen to all of this mini series or more content that we release.

In June 2021, 5 of our members had a chat with BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Garry Scott about their issues with alcoholism (alcohol addiction), described how they got sober and recovered from the illness.The fourth and final  interview of this series with Garry in this episode is from Mike who is 34 years sober.It's a very interesting interview that on this occasion we will not spoil any further detail!Listen to find out more....

This week Freez and Joel are joined by director James Wakefield and midfield engine Shane McLoughlin to round up the latest action, as well as BBC Radio Lancashire's Derek Quinn to discuss his million steps for charity.

Join Louis Mendez, Mark Newbury and Ben Cloke as they gear up for Saturday's trip to Accrington. They hear manager Johnnie Jackson talk about the meeting he held to try and get a reaction from his team last week and also his preview of the game. Midfielder Alex Gilbey speaks about the side's recent struggles. They answer questions from listeners sent into the studio and hear from striker Jayden Stockley on what he sees as the aims for the rest of the campaign. Finally, Dan Jewell from BBC Radio Lancashire gives us the lowdown on John Coleman's side.Charlton Live were once again among the nominees for The Football Supporters' Associations' Club Podcast of the Year award - thank you for your support! Our shows are available as podcasts via Acast, iTunes, Deezer and many other platforms. To contact us - email studio@charltonlive.co.uk or tweet @charltonlive See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 In June 2021, 5 of our members had a chat with BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Garry Scott about their issues with alcoholism (alcohol addiction), described how they got sober and recovered from the illness.The third interview with Garry in this episode is from Peggy, a  lady who is  sober thanks to AA and who shares her experience, strength and hope  in relation to her recovery from alcohol addiction. Ironically, Peggy was an alcohol detox nurse whilst she was suffering from alcoholism but luckily, after many struggles with the illness, managed to find long term sobriety thanks to AA. 

Meet Jay Flynn, as online pub quizmaster who hosted weekly quizzes, which at their peak attracted 180,000 people, and raised more than £1m for charity. Before he was a quizmaster, Jay spent nearly two years living on a bench on London's Victoria Embankment. Jay talked to BBC Radio Lancashire just before he was made an MBE by Prince William at Windsor Castle.

The BBC Radio Lancashire breakfast team in search of a rare Belted Kingfisher. A new County plan, Camelot rises, Our Lancashire Farm, Paul Carrack and the Ribble Rivers Trust.

BBC Radio Lancashire welcomes the new year. Lancastrians new year's honours, a rare Kingfisher flies in, The Bay returns and a Morecambe Tottenham fan's split FA Cup loyalties

In June 2021, 5 of our members had a chat with BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Garry Scott about their issues with alcoholism (alcohol addiction), described how they got sober and recovered from the illness.The second short story in this episode is from Suzie, a married lady who is 3 years sober who shares her experience, strength and hope  in relation to her recovery from alcohol addiction.

Rachel speaks to Nishma Hindocha on BBC Radio Lancashire regarding domestic abuse and womens' safety. 

Jonny Lindsey is a poet from Accrington who has been creating poetry since the start of lockdown and I've been performing it live since May. He's had poems published in “Manchester Buzzin Bards 2020” and also performed on BBC Radio Lancashire & Leeds radio station Chapel FM. Jonny has a huge belief in Northern spirit and the accent, having had his poem “PROUD OF THE NORTH” displayed around Blackburn for the National Festival of Making' Produced by Rec Rooms, The Kicking Back Podcast is an audio and video podcast hosted by video producer and musician Brad Ingham and co hosted by guitarist and musician Matthew Campbell. It discusses Arts, Music and many other topics with a different Artist/ Creative in each episode.

In June 2021, 5 of our members had a chat with BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Garry Scott about their issues with alcoholism (alcohol addiction), described how they got sober and recovered from the illness.The first story in this episode is from Mark who is East Lancashire Intergroup's current Young Person Liaison Officer. Mark grew up as a promising footballer but alcohol got in the way of a promising career.Thanks to an unfortunate event, he found AA and has been sober for more than 22 years!

Two stories of people making and continuing legacies - from making space in the equestrian world, to sharing the spiritual teachings of yoga. Freedom found a passion for horse riding as a teenager, when his parents moved the family from Leicester, to the Caribbean island of Antigua. Returning to the UK five years later, he was struck by how much he stood out in the equestrian world, as a young black man from the inner city. He now dedicates his time to ensuring kids from all backgrounds have the opportunity to share his passion. Kids like Kanane, one of The Urban Equestrian Academy's biggest success stories to date. Jal grew up in Preston, thinking yoga was just something grannies did in the temple and resisting suggestions she gave it a go herself. It wasn't until her husband Richard suggested a spontaneous year-long adventure in India that she truly connected to the spiritual practise - a life-changing experience. Presented and produced by Becca Bryers, with additional production from Versha Nayee at BBC Radio Lancashire.

Ewood Park, the home of Blackburn Rovers, is the place that calls to BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Graham Liver, his dad and his brother. The broadcaster recalls the tender tug of family and fandom on a trip to the Blackburn stadium. This podcast was recorded under lockdown conditions with each podcaster remembering the sounds, sensations and feelings of their special place. Narration: Charlotte Andrew. Producer: Paul Shuttleworth, Sara Parker and Trevor Aston. Executive Producer: Kathryn Morrison.

During Alcohol Awareness Week in November 2020, 5 of our members had a chat with BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Garry Scott about their issues with alcoholism (alcohol addiction), described how they got sober and recovered from the illness.The fifth and final story from this series of radio broadcasts is from a member called Carl who started drinking at the age of 15 at a Christmas party.  He recognised early in his drinking career that when he took a drink he wanted more yet his problem continued for many years.Thankfully you will hear how he managed to get sober and find a solution to his alcoholism with AA.  He said to live without alcohol is amazing and now carries the message of AA with enthusiasm, both inside and outside of the fellowship including in Prisons and does service as a Probation Liaison Officer too.

During Alcohol Awareness Week in November 2020, 5 of our members had a chat with BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Garry Scott about their issues with alcoholism (alcohol addiction), described how they got sober and recovered from the illness.The fourth story is from a young member called Sarah who transformed from a teenage drinker into a party animal that never realised for a while that her drinking was different to anybody else.She ended up drinking at work, losing her job, drinking more and suffering from a seizure. Luckily she found AA that transformed her life in many ways that you will hear in her story. Great song selection too that goes with this interview!

During Alcohol Awareness Week in November 2020, 5 of our members had a chat with BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Garry Scott about their issues with alcoholism (alcohol addiction), described how they got sober and recovered from the illness.The third story is from a member called John.  He experienced issues with alcohol including burning a  house down, a drinking life in the Royal Navy and family problems caused by his alcoholism.He struggled initially getting sober as he didn't think there was a life after alcohol but has now celebrated more than 15 years continuous sobriety.John's experience of drinking and not drinking now helps other alcoholics understand the solution to their problem...

I chat to local broadcaster Graham Liver about his journey to become the longest serving breakfast show presenter on BBC Radio Lancashire. We chat about how it has been during the pandemic and much more!

During Alcohol Awareness Week in November 2020, 5 of our members had a chat with BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Garry Scott about their issues with alcoholism (alcohol addiction), described how they got sober and recovered from the illness.The second story is from a young member called Rachel who hit a spot of trouble with the local Police drink driving but has managed to find AA and turn her life around completely and be able to live a life now without alcohol.

Joe Wilson is one of BBC Radio Lancashire longest serving broadcasters and produce and has worked for the corporation for many years. He reside in Bolton le Sands and is a huge fan of his beloved Bolton Wanderers. In this interview we talk about his career, life at the BEEB and his role in producing the stations output on religious programmes.

During Alcohol Awareness Week in November 2020, 5 of our members had a chat with BBC Radio Lancashire presenter Garry Scott about their issues with alcoholism, described how they got sober and recovered from the illness.The first story is from a member called Geoff who used to work as a Mental Health Nurse. He struggled with alcoholism whilst being a functioning alcoholic but managed to find a solution and is now more than 41 years sober.Sorry for the exclusion of the music 'Sounds of Silence' through music copyright of the BBC but you can link with it here when the time comes! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGLHadex0B0

BBC Radio Lancashire launches it's Make A Difference Awards. Plus, our 50th anniversay celebrations continue with contributions from Tony Livesey, Ranvir Singh and Sally Moon.

A special edition to mark BBC Radio Lancashire's 50th Anniversary. Voices from the past half century tell the story how BBC local radio has become part of Lancashire life.

"Stay Safe" is the message as Lancashire prepares for the festive period. Also, Flakefleet School, Strictly's Ranvir Singh and BBC Radio Lancashire presents A Christmas Carol

BBC Radio Lancashire's plea to keep the festive period safe for everyone. How dementia has affected some of the county's footballing heroes and Lancashire life in Tier 3.

Becca Bryers guides you through surprising stories of communities across England pulling together to help others, drawn from across BBC Local Radio. This episode - the Shropshire man fixing up old bikes to help people in his community, and not one, but two wedding success stories in the time of coronavirus. Featuring stories from BBC Radio Shropshire, BBC Radio Lancashire, BBC Radio Sheffield, BBC Radio Surrey and BBC Radio Berkshire.

A true Blackpool FC legend joins us on the show as Brett Ormerod talks tangerine to Tom Johnson and Ben Whetton. Brett has seen plenty of this new BFC side through his work with BBC Radio Lancashire and gives us his thoughts on the work Neil Critchley has done so far, recorded prior to the win at Burton Albion.Super Brett then discusses his career, what it was like joining Blackpool for his first spell from Accrington Stanley under Gary Megson whilst still working part time at a Cotton Mill, and his journey to the Premier League with Southampton which he forgot to mention to his wife before signing the five-year deal. Scoring important goals in the top seven leagues in England, the top four all with Blackpool, Brett scored the winning goal at Wembley to secure promotion to the Premier League and explains the impact that Ian Holloway had on his career. All this, despite having to recover from two leg breaks and Brett explains the mental side of recovering and getting back fit and firing. This is a must listen for any Blackpool fans, young or old, as we chat to the club legend who epitomises everything about Blackpool F.C, all from his mum's spare room.

BBC Radio Lancashire helps Blackburn's Jack Booth celebrate 100 remarkable years. Plus, Blackpool illuminations, proud Lancashire accents and 300 lizards on Fylde coast beaches

In this special bonus episode, Kate chats to Tahmid Chowdhury, listed in Forbes Under Thirty and founder of Here for Good. At just 22, Tahmid founded Here for Good, a charity providing free immigration advice to EEA nationals and their family members living in the UK. Amazingly, the charity is supported by the UK Home Office, Trust for London and the Mayor of London. Tahmid reveals all his top tips on how to turn a hobby or a side hustle into a job and how, with a little bit of self-belief, you really can launch your own business. Tahmid also explains how to make a business model, how to register your business or charity, finding your purpose and managing goals & expectations. Plus, they chat about the admin involved, finance, asking for help and why it’s great to make mistakes. This episode was also played on BBC Radio Lancashire along with a little chat about the podcast; you can catch up on BBC Sounds. Follow along the adventure on Instagram & Facebook @navigatingyourtwentiespodcast. For business enquiries email navigatingyourtwenties@gmail.com. 

Presented in collaboration with the Bodleian Libraries Centre for the Study of the Book. Contemporary letterpress artist David Armes (Red Plate Press) and book conservator Andrew Honey (Bodleian Libraries) share their appreciation for paper and for the craft and art that goes into the making of books. Armes explains how he printed a new book on 'Oxford India Paper,' very thin but opaque paper used to print Bibles, encyclopaedias, and other lengthy works. The resulting work, Curses, exploits the paper's unique qualities. Find out how demanding this was, and hear about Armes's printing residency in Oxford, where he created the work 'Between Sun Turns,' a response to the environment and cityscape in and around the city. It has been thought that ‘Oxford India paper’ was locally produced at the Wolvercote Paper Mill; Andrew Honey discusses this idea, and reveals other historical paper research taking place at the Bodleian. Speaker Biographies: David Armes is an artist working with print, language and geography. His work is frequently site-specific and considers how sense and experience of place can be represented. He works primarily with letterpress printing on paper and, through using what was once an industrial process, he is interested in where the multiple meets the unique, where the ephemeral meets the archival. The final work varies in form and size from small chapbooks to large hanging scroll installations. He travels frequently for residencies and worked as artist-in-residence at Bodleian Libraries at University of Oxford (2019), Zygote Press fine art printmaking studio, Ohio (2018), BBC Radio Lancashire (2017) and Huddersfield Art Gallery (2016). He has recently shown work in the USA, UK and Germany, and was shortlisted for the 2017 Flourish Excellence in Printmaking award. Andrew Honey is a book conservator at the Bodleian Libraries with a teaching and research role. He has recently completed the conservation and rebinding of the Winchester Bible and is the conservation advisor to The Mappa Mundi Trust. He has wide interests in the materiality of rare books and manuscripts, and a particular interest in historic paper. His paper research has ranged from the writing papers used by Jane Austen (Jane Austen’s Fiction Manuscripts, Oxford 2018) to the faults found in the Shakespeare’s First Folio (‘Torn, wrinkled, stained, and otherwise naughty sheets’ – how should we interpret paper faults in seventeenth-century paper)

Warning!  Today's Lockdown Listen is bit narcissistic.  It's also the last for now as things hopefully return to a little normality. Someone asked me recently. If I'd ever been interviewed. I had to think about it, and first reaction was to say no - I wouldn't be brave enough.  But then,  I remembered, an afternoon in Blackburn, back in 1996, which was to all intents and purposes, the start of a three year connection with BBC Radio Lancashire.   I genuinely cannot recall why I was asked to appear on the station's daily afternoon magazine programme but, one Tuesday afternoon in January 1996, I parked outside the Darwen Street studios and unloaded my Technics EX30 organ from the back of the Citroen ZX into the reception area and was asked to go and park in the nearby shopping precinct.  Duly obliging, I walked back to the building only to find that the organ had vanished from the foyer!  Luckily, the station engineer George, had "kindly" removed it into the broadcast studio, had taken the back off and was poking and prodding around inside "the workings" to ensure it wouldn't blow up during the the show and take the BBC off the air!  I wonder how many organists have a free service of their instrument by Auntie Beeb! The presenter, Alison Brown, soon put me at my ease and as the 2.00pm news jingle faded...IAN WOLSTENHOLME went live to Lancashire! Very ironically, that same evening, a BBC regional forum meeting had been scheduled in nearby Preston.   I decided to go along, just to be nosey!  The meeting, which was well attended, became somewhat rowdy when one Lancashire chap stood up and commented that he had been listening earlier today to “some bloke playing his organ” and why couldn't the BBC put more of that on the radio!  The poor panel, comprising BBC Northwest managers and other more senior luminaries had quite a struggle on their hands as shouts of “here here” and “well said” came from all quarters.  I could feel myself shrinking into my seat when (and I've never known quite why) I jumped up and said “I was that man”!!  The result was a return visit on the station's Arts programme.  The presenter was a lovely lass who taught me to use the “desk” and equipment and I spent a very happy three years until 1999 producing and hosting KEYView on BBC Radio Lancashire from the very same studio that my good friend the late ERIC LORD used to present his popular "Organ Showcase" for many years. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/communitykeyboards/message

Andy Bayes from BBC Radio Lancashire drops by to talk lockdown sport & NYC Rovers chat with Rovers legend David Dunn about his career and THAT goal against Burnley

Andy Bayes from BBC Radio Lancashire drops by to talk lockdown sport & NYC Rovers chat with Rovers legend David Dunn about his career and THAT goal against Burnley

Lockdown Listen today features music and chat with Hector Olivera, Richard Hillmer, Dr Arnold Loxam and (a very young) John Bowdler. First broadcast on KEYView on BBC Radio Lancashire in June and November 1998. Hope you enjoy and do feel free to share. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/communitykeyboards/message

Today's Lockdown Listen turns the clock back to 1996 and a KEYView series I presented on BBC Radio Lancashire. My guest was Janet Dowsett. Hope you enjoy --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/communitykeyboards/message

Fifty Shades of Dave writer David Lee spoke to Hayley Kay on BBC Lancashire’s Mid Morning Show on Good Friday morning about all things fsod! Copyright 2020, BBC.

Leyland apprenticeships, Lancaster's Lune defences and Accrington's outdoor gym. Plus Strictly's Kevin, puddle jumping and BBC Radio Lancashire's award winning success.

Ben gets in the festive mood with BBC London's political reporter Susana Mendonça and BBC Radio Manchester's Kevin Fitzpatrick to discuss fallout to the election and present the inaugural Ben awards. Sam Gruet explores how to avoid awkward inter-generational political conversations at Christmas. BBC Radio Lancashire's Mike Stevens meets Sir Lindsay Hoyle's pet collection. And to mark the Queen's speech, we're bringing you our very own drag queen speeches.

Writer David Lee of Bad Ant Productions, actor David Tyson and comedian Allan Lear joined the lovely Hayley Kay on BBC Radio Lancashire to talk about #fsodofficial on the 7th September 2019.  Copyright BBC. All Views belong to interviewer and Interviewee and are not affiliated with the BBC.

The Lancashire sheep living on a roof, Foggy's new way and the Preston Carribean Carnival. Plus, a BBC Radio Lancashire legend becomes St. Anne's new town crier.

Also, Miss Lancashire, Fairhaven Lake's birdwatch, Mere Sands flourishes and praise for Lancashire Police. Plus, bird bay bingo and pelvic exercises.

Tributes to Jim Bowen, Strictly in Blackpool, the Community Hero Awards and an exclusive interview with Corrie's Norris. All part of another varied year at BBC Radio Lancashire.

60 years in 60 minutes, BBC Radio Lancashire presenters and reporters celebrate the country's first motorway. (Pic: Highways Agency)

Join Louis Mendez and Tom Wallin as they gear up for Saturday's trip to Accrington Stanley. They discuss the arrival of Arsenal-loanee Krystian Bielik, hearing caretaker boss Lee Bowyer's views on his acquisition. Bowyer also discusses how much more business he hopes to do during the loan window and when players can be expected back from injury. The guys talk about the 3-0 League Cup defeat at Milton Keynes, hearing from assistant caretaker boss Johnnie Jackson. They then gear up for Saturday's game with Stanley - Dan Jewell from BBC Radio Lancashire tells us what we can expect from our hosts before Bowyer gives us his thoughts ahead of the game.Charlton Live is available live on Maritime Radio on Thursday and Sunday evenings from 7pm - head to www.maritimeradio.london or www.charltonlive.co.uk to listen in.You can also hear us on the go via the tune in app - search for Charlton Live.Our shows are available as podcasts via Acast, iTunes, Deezer and many other platforms.To contact us - email studio@charltonlive.co.uk or tweet @charltonlive See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In an NHS 70 special, BBC Radio Lancashire travels the county to celebrate the marvellous people in the health service and highlight their work over the past seventy years.

BBC Radio Lancashire's Railway Day with Graham at Preston station, Brett and Sally on the East Lancashire line and Gilly amongst the miniature railway enthusiasts in Burnley.

"Cup Final Special" The Evo-Stik NPL Show returns this month as we're live from Leek Town's Harrison Park, for the final of this year's Integro League Cup between Grantham Town and Bamber Bridge. As well as highlight's from the Final, this month we discuss the playoff's as we're joined by John Walsh from BBC Radio Cumbria, and we hear from Phil Parkinson at Nantwich Town. In addition we discuss the fight for survival with Switch Radio's Kevin Moore and with Jon Dunham from the Northamptonshire Telegraph. Plus we hear from Bamber Bridge Manager Neil Reynolds, BBC Radio Lincolnshire's Graham Cowell, and from the Lancashire Evening Posts by Craig Salmon. And if all that was not enough, we also have Swampy and James Heyes too. With thanks to BBC Radio Lancashire - https://twitter.com/BBCLancsSport Nantwich Town TV - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXjDEiqE5Fd7anhZevDPTHA The opinions expressed within this programme are solely those of the contributors involved, and do not express the views or opinions of the Northern Premier League, Evo-Stik, or FCUM Radio. Music by Hard Luck Child www.unsigned.com/hardluckchild

The government have announced that the maximum sentence for stalking is set to be increased following a campaign led by Paladin, the National Stalking Advocacy Service. Solicitor Rachel Horman, Chair of Paladin and Head of Domestic Abuse, Stalking and Harassment at Watson Ramsbottom Solicitors discusses the announcement on BBC Radio Lancashire with Gary Hickson - 6th January 2017

Rachel Horman on BBC Radio Lancashire with Graham Liver discussing the reported increase in stalking cases in the North West - 12th September 2016

Radio is now pretty good in saying goodbye to its family. It knows that, for many listeners, presenters have become part of their family – and a fitting tribute is warranted. BBC Radio Lancashire’s Joe Fish, CMA International Broadcaster Of The Year 2008, died in January 2016. This is the programme devoted to his memory, in which listeners, colleagues and family showed their fondness and recognition. Joe had joined the Fire Service, aged 18, motivated by stories of being rescued by fireman as a baby from a house fire. 31 years of service followed, alongside a keen involvement in Country music and around forty years serving the genre’s radio.

Forging a career in TV, online or radio production is difficult enough, so it’s understandable how the addition of a disability might make someone reluctant to enter the industry. Ben Toone speaks to three guests who all work in the media while managing their individual disabilities. The panel members discuss how their disabilities affect day-to-day working life – from the difficulty of not spilling the tea, to breaking the ice by asking colleagues if they will help take you to the loo! All three agree that being as upfront as possible is essential, and that encouraging others to ask questions is the key to setting your colleagues at ease. “You have to manage others’ knowledge of disability.” – Emma Tracey The show looks at the help available to media professionals with disabilities, such as the government Access to Work scheme, which can assist with arranging transport, carers and assistive technology. The scheme has a dedicated media team who are sensitive to the time pressures, travel requirements and unusual working hours of the broadcast industry. The guests encourage media professionals with disabilities to be proactive, and demonstrate what they can do, rather than focusing on what they can’t. Taking a full portfolio of audio or video clips along to an interview shows that your disability is not a barrier to you creating great work. Letting interviewers know exactly what support you might require shows that you are knowledgeable about and at ease with your disability. For those within the BBC, Emma recommends getting involved in BBC Ability, the company’s disability staff network. This provides help with accessing technology, getting around the BBC’s many buildings, and advice on career opportunities. All three guests conclude that honesty, a sense of humour and a passion for your chosen career are essential. Claire Burgess is a producer for the Drivetime show on BBC Radio Lancashire. Previously, she worked at BBC Radio Merseyside as part of the BBC’s trainee scheme Extend. Dominic Hyams is an assistant producer at the independent sports broadcaster Sunset+Vine. He is currently working on the International Olympics Committee’s YouTube channel, and has previously worked on on Channel 4’s Paralympic coverage. Emma Tracey is a producer for the BBC’s Ouch disability talk show, a monthly podcast with a candid take on disability. She is also active in the BBC forum for employees with disabilities, BBC Ability.

On Monday June 16th 2014 new legislation came into force making both forced marriage and breaching a Forced Marriage Protection Order criminal offences. Solicitor Rachel Horman and Lancashire's Assistant police and Crime Commissioner discuss the new legislation on BBC Radio Lancashire with Graham Liver. #rachelhorman, #domesticabuselawyer #forcedmarriage

Team GB diver and European Champion Tom Daley speaks to Radio 2's Steve Wright about his physical and mental preparation going into the London Games. Young British rower Moe Sbihi discusses joining the highly competitive men's eight boat, and balancing his faith with Olympic training. BBC Radio Lancashire's documentary “Olympic God Special” investigates how athletes juggle the logistics of harsh training regimes, blood testing and dietary requirements with their religious beliefs. Colin Murray has dinner with a former British decathlete and one of greatest track and field athletes of all time...Daley Thompson. 11 time gold medal Paralympian, Baroness Tanni Grey-Thompson and double Olympian Sarah Webb reveal the impact of elite sport on their personal lives in Women's Hour on Radio 4. All that, and the Olympic Torch has begins its tour around Scotland.