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As of today, eligible working parents in England can access 30 funded hours of childcare – in term time only - for children aged nine months to four years. The government is doubling the amount of funded hours it offers, but there are concerns about availability and staffing. New research from Growth Spurt and Women in Data shows that more than half of parents can't access the funding without restrictions, paying fees or meeting extra conditions. Nuala McGovern talks to Early Years Minister Stephen Morgan about the scheme and the challenges the government faces over nursery childcare. We're also joined by Joeli Brearley, founder and director of Growth Spurt, to discuss their research, along with a mother who shares her own experience of navigating the system as she returns to work. Actor Robin Wright joins Nuala in the studio to discuss directing and starring in new series The Girlfriend, based on the book by Michelle Frances. Best known for her award-winning role in House of Cards and much-loved movies such as Forest Gump and The Princess Bride, Robin plays Laura in the psychological thriller, a protective mother who is deeply suspicious of her son's new girlfriend Cherry, played by Olivia Cooke. As part of a new Woman's Hour series this week about life after suicide, we'll hear from three women who've had the experience of someone close to them taking their own life. Sam Southern's husband Glenn took his life five years ago in 2020, leaving her with a blended family of six children, including two who were very young. She talks to reporter Jo Morris about the impact it had on her at the time and how she now runs a charity supporting other families impacted by suicide where she lives in Blackpool. For anyone affected by the issues in this series, there are links to information and support on the BBC Action Line website. Presented by: Nuala McGovern Produced by: Sarah Jane Griffiths
Join your hosts for the latest post-match reaction show as Wanderers draw 1-1 away at Blackpool — our fourth consecutive stalemate.Watch LIVE on YouTube, X and Facebook, or catch up later on Apple Podcasts and Spotify
Matty Liptrott talks about his career so far; from playing for a local team to spending time in Blackpool's Academy to then moving into non-league football. He also reflects on a promotion-winning year for Wythenshawe Town and why he decoded to join Congleton Town. Also hear Richard Duffy's reaction to the bank holiday defeat at Kidsgrove Athletic, where the latest fan away day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This week, we discuss an underwhelming display vs Plymouth on the weekend as Blackpool fall to a 1-0 defeat at Home Park. We also are joined by Col from the Bolton Wanderers Podcast to help us get an insight into Saturday's opponents at Bloomfield Road. It's a vital game for Blackpool and Steve Bruce, can they get three vital points before the international break?
Your Bolton Wanderers Podcast is back with another episode of The Preview Show, brought to you by us here at The Fanzone Podcast and sponsored by B2B Workwear.Join The Fanzone Pod and It's Not Orange Podcast as we preview this Saturday's away game at Blackpool.Check out It's Not Orange Podcast here:x.com/NotOrangePodyoutube.com/@NotOrangePodcast#BWFC #LeagueOne #UTMP
Today, a record 6.5 million Britons are claiming out of work benefits - a jump of 500,000 since Labour came to power. It comes despite Sir Keir Starmer's election campaign promise to “get Britain working” and achieve the highest employment rate in the G7. In some parts of the UK, like Blackpool, Liverpool and Glasgow, more than a quarter of working-age adults are now on out-of-work benefits. The Standard's Business Editor Jonathan Prynn has the latest. And in part two, freelance entertainment editor Lisa McLoughlin joins us to discuss the key takeaways from series two of With Love, Megan which is streaming now on Netflix. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joining us this episode to discuss the highs and lows of parenting (and life) is the brilliant singer, songwriter and presenter - Olly Murs. Fresh off a sold-out Arena tour, including three massive dates in London (two at The O2 & one at Wembley Arena), Olly Murs is currently back on the road continuing his 15 Years Of Hits celebration across the UK with a run of outdoor summer shows. With seven studio albums under his belt, including five chart topping records, Olly just released his new single 'Save Me' and has an album due later in the year. Tour dates: August 2025 Fri 29th Blackpool, Illuminations Sat 30th Jedburgh, Edge Fest Parenting Hell is a Spotify Podcast, available everywhere every Tuesday and Friday. Please subscribe and leave a rating and review you filthy street dogs... xx If you want to get in touch with the show with any correspondence, kids intro audio clips, small business shout outs, and more.... here's how: EMAIL: Hello@lockdownparenting.co.uk Follow us on instagram: @parentinghell A 'Keep It Light Media' Production Sales, advertising, and general enquiries: hello@keepitlightmedia.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
An Essex council has been granted a High Court injunction to stop a local hotel from housing asylum seekers. What is behind the massive growth of Women's Rugby and support for the Red Roses? Will a tax on tourists help boost local economies and support the arts? Giles Whittell is joined by The Observer's Ceri Thomas, Vanessa Thorpe and Jessica Hayden, as each try to pitch the top story of the day.Read more on today's stories here: Ellie Kildunne: I was just a girl with a passion, a belief and a raw talent - HEREThe Epping injunction is a gift to Labour's opponents - HERE ‘It's about restoring pride': can Blackpool use its saucy image to win back the crowds? HERE**We want to hear what you think! Email us at: newsmeeting@observer.co.uk Follow us on Social Media: @ObserverUK on X @theobserveruk on Instagram and TikTok@theobserveruk.bsky.social on bluesky Host: Giles Whittell, Deputy Editor-In-ChiefProducers: Casey Magloire Executive Producer: Rebecca Moore, Executive Producer To find out more about The Observer:Subscribe to TheObserver+ on Apple Podcasts for early access and ad-free contentHead to our website observer.co.uk Download the Tortoise app – for a listening experience curated by our journalists Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Blackpool, Lancashire lies on the Irish Sea on the northwest coast of England, situated roughly 50-some miles north of Liverpool and 50-some miles west of Manchester. This seaside destination may conjure up visions of tourists, the Promenade, Pleasure Beach, or Blackpool Tower, but this week we focus on Blackpool as a crucial stop on the musical map. Joining us for this engaging discussion is one of Blackpool's favourite musical sons, John Robb! John was outside enjoying a lovely sunny day in Manchester, and we were lucky to get nearly an hour of his time before his phone connection went kaput. John has been at the centre of Blackpool post-punk legends the Membranes from their original 1977-1990 run to their post-hiatus return since 2009. Their initial era (including their three UK Top 20 indie albums and three Top 20 indie singles) is covered on Cherry Red's comprehensive 5 CD box set, Everyone's Going Triple Bad Acid, Yeah! They added to their already impressive body of work in the 21st century with two of their finest and most ambitious albums yet: 2015's Dark Matter/Dark Energy and 2019's What Nature Gives...Nature Takes Away. But wait, there's far more to this multi-faceted artist. Aside from also leading the punk band Goldblade, Robb has also produced bands like Therapy? and Cornershop; been a TV presenter and pundit; a journalist; best-selling author (including The Art of Darkness - The History of Goth, Punk Rock: An Oral History, Stone Roses and the Resurrection of British Pop, The North Will Rise Again, and an upcoming Oasis biography); creator of the essential Louder Than War website and magazine; festival boss; green revolutionary; vegan behemoth...a true renaissance man. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
There's a big party happening in Blackpool on Sunday, PJ finds out more from Louise Jordan! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Cork is one of the most expensive places to go to college - and its about to get worse....E-scooters - an emergency doctor is calling for better regulations and more enforcement...Blackpool festival is back for the first time in years & lots more Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S EFL!Tom Carnduff is joined by James 'Jimmy the Punt' Cantrill as they review the weekend's EFL action, including Sheffield United's poor start to the season, battling Blackpool with ten men and two potential top six candidates in League One.This Week's EFL is a brand new weekly podcast by Sporting Life and the team behind our Thursday show, This Week's Acca. We will be reviewing the weekend games from the Sky Bet EFL, with highlight moments from analysis and observations to 'in case you missed it' moments from around the grounds.Our team will also be spending their weekends up and down the country attending EFL fixtures and sharing their experiences.If you have any questions, comments or your own observations please add them to the comments or email thisweeksacca@sportinglife.com
Pat and Adam are back in their flat to discuss the weekend's action. Unfortunately Huddersfield's unbeaten start came to an end in a dramatic clash at Bloomfield Road, as Steve Bruce's Blackpool claimed their first points of the season. Town struck first and looked in control, but three rapid goals turned the game on its head. Even after the hosts went down to ten men, Lee Grant's side could only muster a Lyndon Gooch reply before a lacklustre second half sealed their fate.Attention now turns to Tuesday night's trip to the Accu Stadium, where the Terriers face Doncaster and a chance to bounce back quickly.A reminder that our listener survey is now available, and if you provide your details in the form, one random winner will receive a free Christopher Schindler t-shirt. It takes less than five minutes and would really help us out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsAdBND7dyzzJKlUsz6lipcqa2LfvkgWlqyzPGf06Yu_ejiQ/viewform?usp=headerFollow us on socials @stillsmilingpod.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to ensure you don't miss the latest episode.***Please take the time to rate the podcast, review it wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends and family if you enjoyed it. It means a lot to us and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. UTT!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's Wednesday 13th August 2025 and in today's show we discuss not just a comedy of errors, but a full blown theatrical performance as Blackpool crashed to an embarrassing 4-1 defeat at Exeter, a performance which Steve Bruce described as the worst at his time at the club.We also review yesterday's equally insipid Carabao Cup first round exit as ‘Pool made it three defeats in three losing 1-0 against Port Vale to Bloomfield Road.And we look ahead to Saturday's war of the roses as Blackpool host promotion favorites Huddersfield Town in what is sure to be a stern test for the floundering Seasiders. It can't get any worse, can it?! Exeter 4 - Blackpool 1Starting XINo Dale TaylorFirst Half 5 - Quick throw, no one reacted. Ball into box from left, Cole miscontrols but has all the time in the world to get shot away. Evans bizarely ran onto the line rather than try to close down16 - Corner to back stick headed back, no challenge at from Fletcher, Ahewei under no pressure, shanks to own goal which Peacock flaps into his own net22 - Fletcher goal, couldnt miss unmarked from Evans ball into boxSecond HalfPlayer RatingsMOMPort Vale 0 -1£18 a ticketDale Taylor debutAnother unmarked header and flap from Peacock - should he have saved it?These results mark Blackpool's worst start in League One since 2016/17, with no points from the opening two league games and an early cup exit. Podcast angle: Discuss how Bruce can shore up the backline— they've leaked goals from corners, free-kicks, and late in games.Next Match - Huddersfield (h)Top of the leaguePick our teamAUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears' by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Join us as we look back on a hard week for Blackpool as they suffer back-to-back defeats to start the season with zero points.Steve also joins us to give us an insight on Huddersfield Town and how they have started this campaign.
Marsh looks at a supplement pedlar from the UK, attempting to skirt the regulations with thinly disguised claims. Meanwhile, Alice and Marsh go to Blackpool where Marsh goes to get ice cream.Online tickets for the final QED are still available, pick up yours today. You can also chat with us on the Skeptics in the Pub Discord server.You can sign up for the Skeptics with a K Patreon at https://patreon.com/skepticswithak, or to support Merseyside Skeptics as well as the podcast, donate at https://patreon.com/merseyskeptics
Pat and Adam talk all things Huddersfield Town as the penalty kings swept Leicester City aside in the Carabao Cup at the Accu Stadium on Wednesday, setting up a second round tie at Sunderland. Before that though is a trip to struggling Blackpool in the league, where Lee Grant's winning machine take on Steve Bruce's tangerines yet to register a point.A reminder that our listener survey is now available, and if you provide your details in the form, one random winner will receive a free Christopher Schindler t-shirt. It takes less than five minutes and would really help us out: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdsAdBND7dyzzJKlUsz6lipcqa2LfvkgWlqyzPGf06Yu_ejiQ/viewform?usp=headerFollow us on socials @stillsmilingpod.Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts to ensure you don't miss the latest episode.***Please take the time to rate the podcast, review it wherever you get your podcasts, and share it with your friends and family if you enjoyed it. It means a lot to us and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. UTT!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
WELCOME TO THIS WEEK'S EFL!Joe Townsend is joined by James 'Jimmy the Punt' Cantrill to look back at GW2 in League One and League Two. They discuss Barnsley's last-gasp win over Burton, Blackpool's leaky and worrying start to the campaign and our first winning accumulator of 2025/26!Once you've watched this, check out our separate episode looking back at the opening weekend in the Sky Bet Championship.This Week's EFL is a brand new weekly podcast by Sporting Life and the team behind our Thursday show, This Week's Acca. We will be reviewing the weekend games from the Sky Bet EFL, with highlight moments from analysis and observations to 'in case you missed it' moments from around the grounds.Our team will also be spending their weekends up and down the country attending EFL fixtures and sharing their experiences.If you have any questions, comments or your own observations please add them to the comments or email thisweeksacca@sportinglife.com
It's Monday 4th August 2025 and in today's show we discuss a comedy of errors at Bloomfield Road as a very disjointed Blackpool crashed to defeat against Stevenage Borough in the League One curtain raiser.Pre-MatchStadium improvementsSafe standing, North and SEEast panellingTangerine paintwork on East pillars and south steelworkStevenage scored only 14 on the road last seasonEmil Hansson on a season long loan from BrumGreat atmosphereStarting XIFirst Half Kemp swirling shot savedBrown shoots just wide, played in by EvanGOAL - Honeyman rifles home at the near post after defensive errorGOAL - Jamie Reid after terrible pass, Ihekwey half asleep as wellEnnis fires over the bar after winning ball in the boxFletcher evades defenderb brilliantly and slips Lyons in over the touchlineGOAL penalty, Ihekwey foul and also also handball. P-F should have saved?Second HalfSubs. 442 but odd personnel, Casey RB and Coullson bizarrely RWGOAL P-F horror show gifting them the third, Kemp scoringGOAL Ennis, long ball from Brown to Ennis who finishes coolyHeaded wide from Fletcher after good Hansen crossPlayer RatingsMOMManger RatingsNext MatchExeter (a)AUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears' by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://x.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Classic detective drama with a twist.
This week on The Beat, CTSNet Editor-in-Chief Joel Dunning speaks with Dr. Joseph Zacharias, a consultant cardiothoracic surgeon at the Lancashire Cardiac Center in Blackpool, England, about lifetime management of heart valve disease. Chapters 00:00 Intro 02:13 Early Intervention, Disease Management 04:40 JANS 1, Sept on Placental Support 07:04 JANS 2, Surgeon Well-Being 09:41 JANS 3, Cardiac 10:58 JANS 4, PPM in SAVR 12:57 JANS 5, Cardiac Registry 14:22 Video 1, Close U Ministernotomy 15:19 Video 2, Endo AVR & MVR 16:03 Video 3, VATS 17:20 Dr. Zacharias Interview, HVD 38:04 Upcoming Events 38:51 Closing They delve into Dr. Zacharias's recent paper titled “Lifetime Management of Heart Valve Disease—Treat It Early and Treat It Right, First Time,” and discuss how the idea for the paper originated highlighting key takeaways. They also address perceived risks vs actual risks and why less than 25 percent of patients are referred for necessary interventions. Additionally, they examine the future of cardiac surgery, endoscopic cardiac surgery, and endoscopic vein harvesting. Joel also highlights recent JANS articles on a novel and logistic approach for hypoplastic left heart syndrome with intact atrial septum, a European Society of Thoracic Surgery survey on member well-being, transcatheter management of left-sided valvular heart disease following heart transplantation, a multi-institutional study on the prevalence and clinical impact of patient-prosthesis mismatch in surgical aortic valve replacement, and a systematic review and meta-analysis of the German registry of acute aortic dissection type A score for 30-day mortality prediction in type A acute aortic dissection surgery. In addition, Joel explores how to close an upper ministernotomy, endoscopic aortic valve replacement and mitral valve replacement, and uniportal VATS decortication for late-stage TB empyema. Before closing, Joel highlights upcoming events in CT surgery. JANS Items Mentioned 1.) Open Atrial Septectomy on Placental Support: A Novel and Logistic Approach for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome With Intact Atrial Septum 2.) Fit2Perform: European Society of Thoracic Surgery Survey on Member Well-Being 3.) Transcatheter Management of Left-Sided Valvular Heart Disease Following Heart Transplantation 4.) A Multi-Institutional Study on the Prevalence and Clinical Impact of Patient-Prosthesis Mismatch in Surgical Aortic Valve Replacement 5.) The German Registry of Acute Aortic Dissection Type A Score for 30-Day Mortality Prediction in Type A Acute Aortic Dissection Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis CTSNet Content Mentioned 1.) How to Close an Upper Ministernotomy 2.) Endoscopic Aortic Valve Replacement and Mitral Valve Replacement 3.) Uniportal VATS Decortication for Late-Stage TB Empyema Other Items Mentioned 1.) Lifetime Management of Heart Valve Disease—Treat It Early and Treat It Right, First Time 2.) Guest Editor Series Webinar: Coronary Arterial Anomalies—Pediatric and Adult Congenital 3.) Cardiac Surgical Arrest—An International Conversation, Part 4 4.) Career Center 5.) CTSNet Events Calendar
It's Thursday 31st July 2025 and in this evening special pre-season preview show we look ahead to Saturdays curtain raiser against Stevenage at Bloomfield Road as the squad now looks a little light following the departure of Rob Apter and injuries to Albie Morgan, CJ, Danny Imray and Tom Bloxham.Are the Seafarers about to set on HMS piss-the-league or will it remain in dry dock for the foreseeable? Pre-Season Friendy ResultsSquires Gate 1–0 Blackpool XI (no Blackpool goals)Blackpool 0–1 Accrington Stanley (no Blackpool goals)AFC Fylde 3–4 Blackpool (Fletcher 12', Hamilton 28', Bloxham 41', Kouassi 67')Fleetwood Town 3–0 Blackpool (no Blackpool goals)Blackpool 2–1 West Bromwich Albion (Ennis 14', Brown 27') 1Salford City 0–0 Blackpool (no goals)Doncaster Rovers 1–1 Blackpool (Fletcher 26')Squad as it standsApter gone - thoughts? Who you looking forward to seeing play out of out new signings?Where are we short? Blackpool FC - Detailed squad 25/26 | TransfermarktAre we a better team that last year?Dale Taylor?Season PredictionsWere do we all think we will finish?Top six predictions?Bottom three predictions?General thoughts ahead of the seasonStevenage PreviewStevenage head into the new League One campaign looking to build on a solid mid-table finish last season. Under manager Alex Revell, the Boro have continued to evolve into a disciplined, hard-working side with a clear identity.AUDIO PODCASTYou can listen to the audio (enhanced quality) version of the podcast ‘in your ears' by clicking this link https://podfollow.com/seasiders-podcast or from all good podcast listening apps.VIDEO PODCASTWatch all video podcast on our YouTube channel at: https://www.youtube.com/@seasiderspodPATREONIf you would like to help support our show, say thanks for the pods and help us pay for software, hosting, equipment, etc., please consider joining our Patreon supporter program at: https://www.patreon.com/seasiderspod And in return for your generous patronage, you'll get a Seasiders Podcast premium pass. This gives you all the podcasts ad-free, exclusive patron-only content and access to our private patron WhatsApp group containing us and all other patrons.You can follow and listen to the pod on these platforms:https://twitter.com/seasiderspodhttps://www.seasiderspodcast.co.ukhttps://www.facebook.com/seasiderspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt are back with a new episode after the World Matchplay! The boys start this week's show by looking back at the World Matchplay and discussing Luke Littler's run to the title - and whether it is the teenager's best major-winning campaign so far - and also James Wade's run to a seventh final at the Winter Gardens. Bradley Brooks (20:14) joins the show after winning his first PDC senior title. 'Bam Bam' sits down with Alex at Darts Corner HQ to reflect on his recent maiden title success on the ProTour, as well as chat about his goals for the rest of 2025 and beyond. Alex and Burton continue their World Matchplay recap by picking out their favourite moments from the tournament, as well as pick out any possible lowlights from a memorable nine days in Blackpool. On a bumper episode of the podcast, you will hear from Lisa Ashton (38:21) who chats to the media after winning the Women's World Matchplay for the first time on Sunday. Plus, Adam Sevada (54:09) calls in to reflect on an impressive 2025 campaign so far in North America, topping the CDC rankings with four titles to his name already this year, as he eyes a debut at the PDC World Darts Championship in December. Join the Darts Strava King group on Strava *** This podcast is brought to you in association with Darts Corner - the number one online darts retailer! Darts Corner offers the widest selection of darts products from over 30 different manufacturers. Check out Darts Corner here: UK site US site Check out Condor Darts here: UK site Set up an account and enjoy a flutter on the darts by opening an account on the kwiff website or via their app (iOS / Android). 18+. Terms and conditions apply. Begambleaware.org – please gamble responsibly. *** Sponsorship available! Want your business advertised on the show? Email weeklydartscast@gmail.com for more details and a free copy of our new sponsor brochure! *** Enjoy our podcast? Make a one-off donation on our new Ko-Fi page here: ko-fi.com/weeklydartscast Support us on Patreon from just $2(+VAT): patreon.com/WeeklyDartscast Thank you to our Patreon members: Phil Moss, Gordon Skinner, Connor Ellis, Dan Hutchinson
Send us a textIn this powerful and deeply moving episode, Andy Vasily sits down with Max Fox, a gifted singer and performer whose journey is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit. From humble beginnings in Blackpool, UK, Max shares his story of overcoming adversity, finding purpose, and using his talents to inspire others.Key Themes & Highlights:Finding Purpose Through Adversity: Max opens up about his early life, growing up in a challenging environment, and the struggles he faced with bullying and mental health. His candid reflections on overcoming a suicide attempt and finding meaning later in life are both raw and inspiring.The Power of Mentorship: Max credits his music teachers—Neil Oldham, Sarah Bagart, and Margaret Adderetti—for providing a safe haven and nurturing his passion for the arts. Their belief in him helped shape his path and instilled the courage to pursue his dreams.Lessons in Resilience: Drawing on quotes from Oprah Winfrey, Robin Sharma, and Dr. Gabor Mate, the conversation explores how hardship can lead to wisdom, compassion, and self-forgiveness. Max's story is a reminder that our greatest strengths often emerge from our deepest struggles.Embracing Failure as Growth: Max recounts his experience producing a large-scale show that initially failed but ultimately became a national success. His willingness to learn from setbacks and turn FAIL (First Attempts In Learning) into triumphs is a powerful lesson for anyone facing obstacles.Britain's Got Talent & Seizing Opportunity: In a remarkable twist of fate, Max describes how he seized the moment to perform on Britain's Got Talent, turning a spontaneous decision into a life-changing opportunity. His story underscores the importance of self-belief and taking chances, even when the odds seem daunting.Giving Back & Building Community: Now leading a successful touring show, Max emphasizes the value of mutual support, empathy, and helping others shine. His journey is a celebration of community, collaboration, and the impact we can have when we lift each other up.Takeaways for Listeners:Self-belief is the foundation of growth and success.Adversity can be a catalyst for discovering purpose and strength.Mentors and supportive communities are vital on the journey to fulfillment.Failure is not the end, but a stepping stone to greater achievements.Opportunities often arise in unexpected ways—be ready to seize them.Connect with Max Fox:Follow Max's journey and find out about upcoming shows on Facebook and Instagram by searching “Max Fox” or “The Cirque Show.”This episode is a heartfelt reminder that, no matter where you start or what you face, you have the power to create meaning, inspire others, and fulfill your potential. Thank you for listening, and may Max's story encourage you to take bold steps toward your own dreams.Special Credit to Britain's Got Talent for the use of Max's audition on my non-profit Run Your Life podcast. Please watch their show as it is sure to always inspire!To see Max's audition on Britain's Got Talent 2025, please check it out and tune in any time to see other inspiring performances. Please check out Max's work and follow him on social media for more!
Marcus Haslam is a photographer from the south of England who has retraced his roots in the north to make pictures of his hometown. Blackpool has changed a lot over the years and you'll hear about his motivation to make the project, what he found and what he's doing with the images now that he has them. It was wonderful to catch up with a friend and former colleague.More about this show:A camera is just a tool but spend enough time with photographers and you'll see them go misty eyed when they talk about their first camera or a small fast prime that they had in their youth. Prime Lenses is a series of interviews with photographers talking about their photography by way of three lenses that mean a lot to them. These can be interchangeable, attached to a camera, integrated into a gadget, I'm interested in the sometimes complex relationship we have with the tools we choose, why they can mean so much and how they make us feel.
As MPs head back to their constituencies for the summer, the Political Fix panel reflects on the year in opposition for Kemi Badenoch and her Conservative party. Host George Parker is joined by Robert Shrimsley to discuss their exclusive interview with the party leader, along with Anna Gross and Jim Pickard to talk Reform, the right-wing agenda, and the rhetoric that some fear could stoke a repeat of last summer's riots.* The figure referenced regarding £45bn cost of net zero comes from the IFG (Institute for Government) not the IFS (Institute for Fiscal Studies), and the website for the new party founded by Jeremy Corbyn is yourparty.uk.Follow George on Bluesky or X: @georgewparker.bsky.social, @GeorgeWParker; Robert @robertshrimsley, @robertshrimsley.bsky.social; Jim @pickardje.bsky.social; Anna @AnnaSophieGrossWhat did you think of this episode? Let us know at politicalfix@ft.com Want more? Free links: Tory leader Kemi Badenoch says she is Britain's Javier Milei Jeremy Corbyn sets up ‘Your Party' to attract leftwing voters from Labour Starmer, Farage and the fight to own fairnessNigel Farage pledges to deport serious offendersPressure grows to shut Blackpool asylum hotel over safety concernsSign up here for 30 days free of Stephen Bush's Inside Politics newsletter. Presented by George Parker, and produced by Clare Williamson. The executive producer is Flo Phillips. Original music and mix by Breen Turner. The FT's acting co-head of audio is Manuela Saragosa. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
En el último capítulo de la temporada tenemos con nosotros a Alberto Noguera, madrileño que ha visto como su vida deportiva ha pasado por un sinfín de momentos, muchos malos que le hicieron llegar a pensar en dejarlo; y otros muy buenos que los recordará toda su vida. Con origen en una pista de fútbol sala, Alberto ha tenido la suerte de vivir lo que es el fútbol de barro y el fútbol profesional en España, perteneciendo a clubes como Atlético de Madrid, Trival Valderas, Lorca...y muchos más. Además, nuestro invitado es de los afortunados que ha experimentado el fútbol en el extranjero, contando anécdotas tanto en Inglaterra como en Azerbaiyán o India. Muchas gracias Alberto por hacernos pasar este gran rato! Te deseamos lo mejor para tus próximos retos. Y a vosotros...deciros que esto no termina aquí!!! NO TE PIERDAS LO QUE SE VIENE EL PRÓXIMO LUNES 28 DE JULIO!! TE VA A GUSTAR MUCHO! MARCAS DE TIEMPO: 0:00 Intro 2:45 De fútbol sala al Getafe 10:35 Llegada al Atlético de Madrid y debut 20:15 Blackpool en Championship, un año 23:35 A Azerbaiyán con Milinko Pantić 28:20 Trival Valderas, volver a recuperar la ilusión 33:25 Fuenlabrada con Morientes de entrenador 38:55 Ascenso con el Lorca a Segunda División 45:50 Un año en el fútbol profesional que acaba en descenso 50:10 Ascenso con el Racing de Santander y descenso con el Numancia 1:02:50 Cinco años en la India 1:22:35 ¿Y ahora qué? 1:25:15 ¿Cuál será el próximo invitado? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We're enjoying our summer holidays, but Eden and Asher are pushing on with some of their GCSE studies regardless. Mirabelle's sharing about the paw print badge projects we're doing, we share about a fun trip to Southport and Blackpool, and we look ahead to a trip to the Lake District.
Lewis Cox and Jonny Drury return with the latest episode of the Baggies Broadcast - sponsored by West Midlands Metro. In the new ep, they answer all your questions, talking goalkeepers, to PSR, to overseas signings and more! And they look ahead to Blackpool as well as discussing some cutting quotes from new boss Ryan Mason. Title Track: 'King Cyrille' by The King Dukes. (M.Griffiths) This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Louisa and Alfred Merrifield were jointly accused of murdering their landlady and employer, Sarah Ann Ricketts. Yet, as the trial unfolded—and Alfred took the stand after his wife—it became clear that they were not being treated equally. In this third and final instalment, we delve into the stark divide in how their stories ended: one concluded in the courtroom, while the other's life was hanging in the balance… (Part 3 of 3).*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comMUSIC: The Diary by CJ0 Pursuit Of Wonder by Caleb Etheridge Apex Program by Cody Martin Asylum by Cody Martin Every Life Matters by Cody Martin Half Empty by Cody Martin Illusion by Cody Martin Loaves & Fish by Cody Martin Sabotage by Cody Martin Wolgrim by Cody Martin Rising Sun by Colossus Reclaim by Michael Briguglio Memories Of Future Events by Hill Unexpected Turn by Moments Sleep by Stephen Keech Stolen Moments by Salon Dijon Left For Dead by Wastelander No Escape by Wicked Cinema The Lantern by Wicked Cinema SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt are back with a new episode ahead of the World Matchplay! The boys start this week's show by discussing who should be the favourite to win the World Matchplay title, and if it should be the bookies' pick Luke Littler, before delving into the first-round draw and choosing their favourite session from the opening weekend in Blackpool. Cameron Menzies (15:30) joins the show ahead of making his World Matchplay debut this weekend. The two-time Players Championship title winner stops by to reflect on the last nine months, joining the roll of honour of PDC senior title winners, reaching his first PDC major quarter-final at the Grand Slam of Darts, quitting his job as a plumber and going full-time as a darts professional and much more! Alex and Burton continue their World Matchplay preview by making their predictions for who will lift the Phil Taylor Trophy, and then look ahead to the Women's World Matchplay next week and discuss who could possibly dethrone Beau Greaves. Jermaine Wattimena (1:01:46) calls in ahead of playing in the World Matchplay this weekend. The Dutchman is back at the Winter Gardens for the first time since 2021 and joins the show to reflect on the last few years, falling down the rankings and then his resurgence over the last 12 months, reaching his first major final at the European Championship last year, getting back in the world's top 32 and his continued hunt for a first PDC senior title. Join the Darts Strava King group on Strava *** This podcast is brought to you in association with Darts Corner - the number one online darts retailer! Darts Corner offers the widest selection of darts products from over 30 different manufacturers. Check out Darts Corner here: UK site US site Check out Condor Darts here: UK site Set up an account and enjoy a flutter on the darts by opening an account on the kwiff website or via their app (iOS / Android). 18+. Terms and conditions apply. Begambleaware.org – please gamble responsibly. *** Sponsorship available! Want your business advertised on the show? Email weeklydartscast@gmail.com for more details and a free copy of our new sponsor brochure! *** Enjoy our podcast? Make a one-off donation on our new Ko-Fi page here: ko-fi.com/weeklydartscast Support us on Patreon from just $2(+VAT): patreon.com/WeeklyDartscast Thank you to our Patreon members: Phil Moss, Gordon Skinner, Connor Ellis, Dan Hutchinson
We're nearly there, finishing up with Alton and Blackpool and much more. The boys discuss the rest of Stumble Across the Pond as well as bonus parks and much more the last standalone installment of the series!
Amid the strange circumstances surrounding the death of a frail elderly woman, suspicion falls on her housekeeper. As Sarah Ann Ricketts' final days are dissected in court, questions still linger. Did she pass away naturally in her sleep, or was she callously murdered with rat poison?... (Part 2 of 3).*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comMUSIC: The Diary by CJ0 Nuclear Conception by Alice in Winter Darker Days by Alternate Endings Handmaids Escape by CJ Oliver Grim History by Lost Ghosts Memories Of Future Events by Hill Ancient Ground by Moments Harboring by Salon Dijon Stolen Moments by Salon Dijon Infiltration by Wicked Cinema No Escape by Wicked Cinema Ragdoll by Wicked Cinema Shifter by Wicked Cinema The Rite by Wicked Cinema Throughout History by Wicked Cinema Vanished by Wicked Cinema The Last by Wild Wonder SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Despite speaking to Rich 'The Wolfman' Wolfenden every Saturday for the last month about the Club World Cup, we still weren't really paying much attention to it... Until now! And that is because Chelsea are in the final.Plus, following on from last week's Steve Special in honour of Blackpool's coaching staff, Mark in Seaford treated us to a 'Team of Steves'.You can hear The Kickabout live on Radio X from 11am every Saturday. Get in touch on kickabout@radiox.co.uk
With the peak of the summer season a few months away, boarding house manager Jessie Brewer was spending her downtime reading the morning paper when she saw an article about the death of an elderly woman who lived in the district. Her eyes widened at the part of the article where it listed April 14th, 1953, as the date of the woman's death. Jessie was familiar with the deceased named Sarah Ann Ricketts, but she was surprised, as Jessie had been told that Sarah had passed away days before that… (Part 1 of 3).*** LISTENER CAUTION IS ADVISED *** This episode was researched and written by Eileen Macfarlane.Edited by Joel Porter at Dot Dot Dot Productions.Script editing, additional writing, illustrations and production direction by Rosanna FittonNarration, additional audio editing and mixing, and script editing by Benjamin Fitton.To get early ad-free access, including Season 1, sign up for They Walk Among PLUS, available from Patreon or Apple Podcasts.More information and episode references can be found on our website https://theywalkamonguspodcast.comMUSIC: The Diary by CJ0 Evidence Board by CJ0 Misery Loves Company by CJ0 The Last Straw by CJ Oliver Altered Fate by Cody Martin Gravity by Caleb Etheridge Harboring by Salon Dijon Stolen Moments by Salon Dijon Leatherface by Wicked Cinema No Escape by Wicked Cinema Shifter by Wicked Cinema The Lantern by Wicked Cinema Childlike by WildWonder SOCIAL MEDIA: https://linktr.ee/TheyWalkAmongUsSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/theywalkamongus. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Alex Moss and Burton DeWitt are back with a new episode after the cut off for the World Matchplay! The boys start this week's show by discussing the World Matchplay title prospects of Monday's Players Championship 20 winner Damon Heta and Tuesday's Players Championship 21 runner-up Gerwyn Price, before taking a closer look at the confirmed 32-player field for this year's World Matchplay following Tuesday's cut off. Sky Sports pundit and commentator Glen Durrant (19:15) joins the show to look ahead to the start of the World Matchplay next week. The former Premier League champion and three-time BDO world champion looks back on his own World Matchplay memories as a player, and discusses the field for this year's event in Blackpool, his continued work as a commentator and his role with the PDPA, and much more! Alex and Burton wrap up the show with a brief look ahead to the Baltic Sea Darts Open in Kiel this weekend, and pick out players in the World Matchplay field who most need a run to take with them to Blackpool this week, before taking a closer look at Andreas Harrysson after the Swede secured his PDC World Darts Championship debut this past weekend on the PDC Nordic & Baltic Tour. Join the Darts Strava King group on Strava *** This podcast is brought to you in association with Darts Corner - the number one online darts retailer! Darts Corner offers the widest selection of darts products from over 30 different manufacturers. Check out Darts Corner here: UK site US site Check out Condor Darts here: UK site Set up an account and enjoy a flutter on the darts by opening an account on the kwiff website or via their app (iOS / Android). 18+. Terms and conditions apply. Begambleaware.org – please gamble responsibly. *** Sponsorship available! Want your business advertised on the show? Email weeklydartscast@gmail.com for more details and a free copy of our new sponsor brochure! *** Enjoy our podcast? Make a one-off donation on our new Ko-Fi page here: ko-fi.com/weeklydartscast Support us on Patreon from just $2(+VAT): patreon.com/WeeklyDartscast Thank you to our Patreon members: Phil Moss, Gordon Skinner, Connor Ellis, Dan Hutchinson
We have 3 new Cherry Red boxsets to feature this week, so let's just crack on with nine songs from The Ovines, Jah Woosh, Asthma Kids, The Bilks, Peter & The Test Tube Babies, Carsick, Varlden Brinner, The In Crowd and The Derellas.Voice of Jeff, Comedy Suburbs, Tony has your Facebook comments, are you there?, Dammit, last week, new house, tax, Blackpool, Boneyard, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, Paulyb picks a gig in the world yeah, this week, Womens Euros, Izzatwat and a reminder of the ways you can listen.Song 1: The Ovines – Loser MateSong 2: Jah Woosh – London To Birmingham No Big ThingSong 3: Asthma Kids – Die On This Hill (The Meek Are Getting Ready Pt 2)Song 4: The Bilks – Ants On StrikeSong 5: Peter & The Test Tube Babies – Shit British TourSong 6: Carsick - BackseatSong 7: Varlden Brinner – Logistik Ock PanikSong 8: The In Crowd – His Majesty Is Coming Pt. 2Song 9: The Derellas – This IS Going To Hurt
Ian Anderson is touring again in 2026 and talks to us here about tweed stage-wear, an audience of four, his teenage heroes and the first shows he ever saw and played. There's all sorts within, including … … playing his first gig to Catholic schoolgirls at the Holy Family Youth Club in Blackpool – “we emptied the room”. … queues round the block at the Marquee in 1968 – “the moment I knew we'd arrived.” … how Joe Cocker nicked his breakfast. … seeing Cliff at the ABC in Blackpool – “he was our Elvis.” … guitarists who played “nicely”– Hank Marvin, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Ritchie Blackmore. “Precise, accurate, they sang melodies.” … the ceremonial christening of Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond. … exotic clothes, stage names and parallels with Beefheart's Magic Band. … recording Feel Like Makin' Love with the 90-year-old Engelbert Humperdinck. … learning Guitar Tango by the Shadows - “not blues or rock and roll - progressive pop!” … the fine art of dressing up: Jethro Tull in America – tweeds and deerstalkers v check shirts and denim. … fund-raising shows for imperilled cathedrals. … the allure of touring by train – “I'm Michael Portillo with a flute”. … the three songs Jethro Tull always play. Tickets for the Curiosity Tour 2026 here: jethrotull.com Ian Anderson presents Christmas With Jethro Tull:Thursday 18 December 2025 - Bath AbbeyFriday 19 December 2025 - Peterborough CathedralSaturday 20 December 2025 - Southwark Cathedral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ian Anderson is touring again in 2026 and talks to us here about tweed stage-wear, an audience of four, his teenage heroes and the first shows he ever saw and played. There's all sorts within, including … … playing his first gig to Catholic schoolgirls at the Holy Family Youth Club in Blackpool – “we emptied the room”. … queues round the block at the Marquee in 1968 – “the moment I knew we'd arrived.” … how Joe Cocker nicked his breakfast. … seeing Cliff at the ABC in Blackpool – “he was our Elvis.” … guitarists who played “nicely”– Hank Marvin, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Ritchie Blackmore. “Precise, accurate, they sang melodies.” … the ceremonial christening of Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond. … exotic clothes, stage names and parallels with Beefheart's Magic Band. … recording Feel Like Makin' Love with the 90-year-old Engelbert Humperdinck. … learning Guitar Tango by the Shadows - “not blues or rock and roll - progressive pop!” … the fine art of dressing up: Jethro Tull in America – tweeds and deerstalkers v check shirts and denim. … fund-raising shows for imperilled cathedrals. … the allure of touring by train – “I'm Michael Portillo with a flute”. … the three songs Jethro Tull always play. Tickets for the Curiosity Tour 2026 here: jethrotull.com Ian Anderson presents Christmas With Jethro Tull:Thursday 18 December 2025 - Bath AbbeyFriday 19 December 2025 - Peterborough CathedralSaturday 20 December 2025 - Southwark Cathedral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Ian Anderson is touring again in 2026 and talks to us here about tweed stage-wear, an audience of four, his teenage heroes and the first shows he ever saw and played. There's all sorts within, including … … playing his first gig to Catholic schoolgirls at the Holy Family Youth Club in Blackpool – “we emptied the room”. … queues round the block at the Marquee in 1968 – “the moment I knew we'd arrived.” … how Joe Cocker nicked his breakfast. … seeing Cliff at the ABC in Blackpool – “he was our Elvis.” … guitarists who played “nicely”– Hank Marvin, Eric Clapton, Peter Green, Ritchie Blackmore. “Precise, accurate, they sang melodies.” … the ceremonial christening of Jeffrey Hammond-Hammond. … exotic clothes, stage names and parallels with Beefheart's Magic Band. … recording Feel Like Makin' Love with the 90-year-old Engelbert Humperdinck. … learning Guitar Tango by the Shadows - “not blues or rock and roll - progressive pop!” … the fine art of dressing up: Jethro Tull in America – tweeds and deerstalkers v check shirts and denim. … fund-raising shows for imperilled cathedrals. … the allure of touring by train – “I'm Michael Portillo with a flute”. … the three songs Jethro Tull always play. Tickets for the Curiosity Tour 2026 here: jethrotull.com Ian Anderson presents Christmas With Jethro Tull:Thursday 18 December 2025 - Bath AbbeyFriday 19 December 2025 - Peterborough CathedralSaturday 20 December 2025 - Southwark Cathedral Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This episode of the Only Business podcast unpacks eight reasons why people are not referring your business and how to change that starting now. Learn how to build emotional connection, clarify your offer, create a referral system, and teach your audience exactly when and how to recommend you. If you're tired of being liked but not referred, this episode gives you the strategy to turn admiration into action.
Send us a textIn this episode of Making Tracks with Alasdair Stewart, we hear cherished memories of growing up at a remote station house in rural north Wales from Lynette Tucker... daughter of John Harrison—fondly known as 'Lord North'. His great uncle, John Wills and his acquaintance with Bassett Lowke, who employed him to convert the #Ravenglass & Eskdale Railway from a derelict 3ft gauge railway to “15 “inch Gauge.We also visit a uniquely gauged tramway in Devon, call in at the Telford Steam Railway where a truly whimsical narrow gauge steam tram has just returned to service alongside their conventional trains, and the famous resort of Blackpool as Sharon Gregory and her Railway Rideouts visit the seaside town. And we catch some of the 70th celebrations of the Ffestiniog Railway's revival.Links to the content mentioned in this episode.Link to watch John Harrison on Steam is Everything 1975 You Tubeif you would like to contact Lynette Tucker regarding her father's memoirs she can be contacted on ltucker@ffwhr.comRavenglass & Eskdale RailwayFairbourne RailwayBlackpool Tramway Blackpool Tramtown MuseumSeaton TramsTelford Steam Railway#FFWHR #Ravenglass #Telford #BassettLowke #Blackpooltrams #cavalcade This podcast is produced by Laura Raymond and presented by Alasdair Stewart Our 'Making Tracks' music is with kind permission of composer and musician Richard Durrant. It is a unique piece inspired by the rhythm of the historic rolling stock on the Ffestiniog Railway on the scenic journey from Harbour Station to Tan y Blwch. You can listen and download the full 'Tan y Bwlch' Ukulele Quartet here: Thank you to voice artist David King - for the Railway Ride outs voice over. Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Ukulele Quartet No. 1 "Tan y Bwlch" Richard Durrant · Single · 2019 · 3 songs.
Constantly overcommitting, overcompensating, over-explaining, and over-apologising? We certainly are... and we're absolutely OVER IT! How do intensely 'busy brained' ADHDers find 'balance' to avoid Burnout?...asking for a friend! ;) And I'm joined by one of my closest... come on an ADHDAF 'safari' to Blackpool Promenade for a chinwag with Mother of House of Wingz: Aishley Bell-Docherty, as we attempt to extinguish the fiery flames instead of fanning the ever glowing embers of Burnout! ...And you can join us in real life for The Blackpool Style Assembly, an immersive multi-catwalk event, boycotting fast fashion and championing neurodivergent and Blackpool creatives to raise funds for ADHDAF+ & Skool of Street Charities. One ticket gets you entry to BOTH the fashion show (with an ADHDAF Emporium grand finale) and the ADHDAF Sunday Social at the Ferny, where raising ADHD awareness meets Bingo and Karaoke. Grab your ticket HERETRIGGER WARNING: Contains LOTS of swearing, gallows humour, loud laughter and mentions of sensitive topics including; grief, bereavement, death, mother loss, trauma, anxiety, depression, alcohol, relationship struggles, and self loathing, If you are struggling, lo siento. You are not alone. Please reach out for help HERE- Get a ticket for the Style Assembly/ADHDAF Sunday Social HERE- Register Interest in ADHDAF+ Charity's FREE Peer Support Groups and ADHD Bingo Seminars to get email reminders HERE- Find out about The Big ADHD Fundraiser HERE- Shop ADHDAF Emporium HERE to support neurodivergent makers and small businesses, with 10% of profits donated to ADHDAF+ Charity- Watch the Style Assembly Documentary HEREEnormous thanks to the Patrreon community for keeping this podcast going for over three years and for inspiring the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity.If you would like to join the Patreon Community of ADHDAF Podcast listeners from all over the world; you can connect with, lean on and learn from literally like-minded legends for invaluable Peer support HEREThough the work of ADHDAF Podcast led to the creation of ADHDAF+ Charity, and helps to promote and fundraise for the charity; all things ADHDAF are entirely separate entities.Thank you SO MUCH for listening, and hope to meet you in Blackpool, at one of the free ADHDAF+ support groups or in the online community soonLaura xLEOPARD PRINT ARMY!@adhdafpodcast@adhdafplus@adhdafemporium@lauraisadhdafPhoto of Aishley & Laura singing karaoke in leopard print at Ferny House HotSupport the show
This week, Drewby and Yergy head across The Pond to Blackpool to discuss the case of Debbie Leitch, a young woman with Downs Syndrome living with her mother, Elaine Clarke, in a terrace house in the town South Shore district. Rather than take care of her daughter's needs, Elaine spent Debbie's benefits on item for herself. She allowed her to live in filth, covered in scabies, and waste away to a mere 52 pound before she finally passed from the neglect. Support Our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/themiserymachine PayPal: https://www.paypal.me/themiserymachine Join Our Facebook Group: https://t.co/DeSZIIMgXs?amp=1 Instagram: miserymachinepodcast Twitter: misery_podcast Discord: https://discord.gg/kCCzjZM #themiserymachine #podcast #truecrime Source Materials: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/257144155/deborah-ann-leitch#:~:text=Memorial%20www,Blackpool%20Unitary%20Authority%2C%20Lancashire https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2022-02-24/mum-who-allowed-disabled-daughter-to-die-in-squalor-jailed https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/blackpool-neglect-death-deborah-leitch-b1821515.html#:~:text=suffering%20with%20an%20extensive%20scabies,the%20time%20she%20passed%20away https://disability-memorial.org/deborah-leitch#:~:text=Deborah%20Leitch https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/is-that-all-my-girls-life-was-worth-3603706#:~:text=In%202014%2C%20Clarke%20moved%20her,got%20to%20know%2C%20and%20cheeky%E2%80%99 https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/lazy-and-selfish-blackpool-mum-starved-disabled-daughter-to-death-in-dark-faeces-covered-room-3584397#:~:text=Ms%20Muggerridge%20said%3A%20,never%20gave%20it%20to%20her https://www.sussexexpress.co.uk/news/crime/hastings-dad-blasts-vile-and-evil-ex-wife-after-she-is-jailed-over-daughters-death-3591852#:~:text=The%20heartbroken%20dad%20said%20Clarke,her%20mum%20by%20social%20services https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/crime/coroner-probes-death-of-debbie-leitch-as-disgraced-mum-snubs-inquest-4824342#:~:text=Debbie%20Leitch%2C%2024%2C%20who%20had,South%20Shore%20in%20August%202019 https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/news/people/woman-who-starved-to-death-was-unlawfully-killed-inquest-finds-4827952#:~:text=extended%20family https://www.lbc.co.uk/news/mum-who-starved-daughter-to-death-in-squalid-bedroom-jailed/#:~:text=Elaine%20Clarke%2C%2049%2C%20,smelled%20of%20death https://www.dreamindemon.com/community/threads/no-justice-woman-slowly-starved-her-24yo-down%E2%80%99s-syndrome-daughter-to-death-in-filthy-room.130767/#:~:text=,5%20kg https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/blackpool-neglect-death-deborah-leitch-b1821515.html#:~:text=known%20as%20Debbie%2C%20deceased%20inside,the%20address https://news.sky.com/story/debbie-leitch-lancashire-mother-49-admits-killing-her-24-year-old-daughter-12524449#:~:text=Elaine%20Clarke%2C%2049%2C%20initially%20pleaded,unlawful%20killing%20of%20Debbie%20Leitch https://www.facebook.com/itvnews/posts/debbie-leitch-24-who-was-born-with-downs-syndrome-was-discovered-dead-at-her-fam/934370962058913/#:~:text=Facebook%20www,in%20Blackpool%20in%20August%202019 https://uk.news.yahoo.com/tragic-dad-never-got-answers-175449564.html?guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly9jaGF0Z3B0LmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAANLxEcRYo2vZy8pfYnw9_QkSvJv8HowDM7Z2YyrkXypHUneTh7dgfHLt4U_wVgzVou_JFTo1jfSSLXaC852C30uia88FGL1sLL5HEldjtO1yFugJM-kuxkFxo83hWwEH-X4Sa7ckQdyN8XWGcIILih7CQxpuvTo6mW1u9Zs96q7h https://www.facebook.com/BBCLancashire/posts/a-coroner-says-debbie-leitch-died-from-the-effects-of-her-severely-emaciated-and/1073169711479544/ https://crimeline.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/R-v-Elaine-Clarke-sentencing-remarks-240222.pdf? https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1B4R4d8BeQ/?mibextid=wwXIfr https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-lancashire-60560700
Today's witness is from my friend Bruce. Bruce reached out to me randomly back in November. He found my podcast and wanted to send in his testimony for witness wednesday. His testimony was about how he went to a healing service and regained his sight and then lost it again when he woke up. I offered to pray with Him, and he agreed. We have prayed together three times now. Bruce has not regained his sight, but something amazing happened each time we prayed together. You can find the testimony from the last two times we prayed together on the Witness Wednesday playlist on YouTube. You can also find them on whatever podcast app you are listening to right now. Today's witness is about when Bruce and his lovely wife Alice came from Canada to visit Gloucester, MA, and my friend and I got to pray with them in person instead of over the phone. It was a great time, and I am so grateful the Lord brought Bruce, Alice, and me together. I know you will enjoy this witness as much as I enjoyed it. God is working in such miraculous ways!Dear Catherine,It is two months from today that we met with you and Nancy in Rockport. In the meantime, you have been to Scotland and back and I have had a new experience which I will tell you about. You may use it in your Witness Wednesday if you would like to. On July 23rd, my wife Alice and I had the pleasure of meeting with Catherine and her friend Nancy for lunch. This vacation had been planned well in advance before we met Catherine. It turned out that Nancy's home was just down the road from where we were staying. Sitting outside by the ocean, the four of us chatted and also prayed together for healing. There was no major change in my eyesight at that time, but I realized that the floaters and shifting debris that I normally saw, were gone. It felt like I had more life in my eyes - just a feeling. This visit was a real blessing and encouragement for us before heading for home a couple of days later.For some time I had been without any sight in my left eye and was able to see light and shadows in my right eye. After this recent change my right eye went completely dark but the movement of floaters was gone. I couldn't tell the difference between day or night. I couldn't see if there were any lights on in the house. Things were the same whether my eyes were open or shut. I had to make an adjustment to this. I found the darkness heavy and depressing. I also felt spiritually let down and more isolated. I heard someone talking about God's light of the world and I thought, we often ask the Lord to shine His face upon us in the Benediction. It was a Monday in August and I told the Lord how I felt. I wanted to somehow have more communication with Him. I didn't want to be in the dark anymore, and would He please shine His light upon me. The next day, Tuesday, I listened to Catherine's podcast which was about Jesus the Light of the world. This felt like my prayer was going somewhere and I became vigilant. That night I went to bed about 1:00 a.m. I was laying on my back in the dark. A small white light appeared in my head space. It seemed to sparkle and it began moving. It became brighter and larger and closer, shining with the brightness of lightning. I felt the light overtake me and I put my face in the pillow. The light was still there and I realized it was within me. It was beautiful and exciting. I began thanking and praising the Lord for this joyful experience. This light would move and pulse brighter then lower going on for an hour and a half until I fell asleep. I wanted to wake Alice but I didn't want to interrupt her sleep or the light. When I awoke in the morning, the light was gone. I figured this was a one time experience. Later that morning, I began telling Alice about it. I stopped and said, It's happening again right now. There was an arch of brilliant white light before me. Beautiful as ever. It stayed with me for a couple of hours, coming and going into the night. This continued daily much to my joy. I noticed whenever I sat at the table it would appear. Whenever I listen to my audio Bible or even thought about the Lord or spiritual matters, it would appear. I found myself talking with the Lord in this light. If I was praying it would appear. It was always with me when I went to sleep. I soon realized I could call on it by asking it to appear. I was quite amazed by the way this all happened, by the communication which took place , and the overwhelming feeling of God's love. There was nothing to do but simply enjoy the moment with the Lord and His light. As I write this, the Lord still shines his light upon me, every day and every night. This has been an unexpected and thrilling blessing for me, far better than I hoped for. I can't help but feel this is leading me somewhere good. My hope and faith has never been more confident than it is now. It is so easy for me to trust the Lord to love me and walk me where He wants to take me. He really is my guiding light. I have in the past had close encounters with Jesus which have been marvelous. But this encounter in His light seems to never end. How wonderful is this. It lifts my heart to look back and see how God works in our lives. Alice and I had planned our trip to Glouchester long before we knew Catherine. Her podcast came out of the blue one night on my google home and caught my attention. Her faithfulness and prayer support is so appreciated. Through Catherine and the prayer group she attends, I have also met Nancy and talked with Robert and learned that they have also prayed for me. These friends in prayer and support have inspired me and I am privileged to know them. My visit in July was meant to be some sort of breakthrough. That's what I had prayed for. As often is the case, I felt things didn't go as I had hoped. As it turned out, I received a blessing I never expected along with new found faith and hope. A few years ago I heard a story told by an Anglican minister in England. He was known for his healing ministry. He told the story of a women who had lost her sight in both eyes. The women related how she started seeing a white light. This light would come and go from time to time and would vary in intensity. She said this went on for some time. One day she heard about a special healing ministry near her. The light continued to be with her. She made her way to the healing service in Blackpool. After preaching the gospel of Jesus, the minister invited people to come forward for healing prayer. Many people went forward and she waited in her seat where she was healed.I thank the Lord every time I see his light. I thank the Lord for my friends in Massachusetts.May the Lord bless you Catherine and your ministry.Bruce and AliceThank you so much for sharing your testimony with us and for allowing me to share it on my Witness Wednesday. I know your story will give hope to so many others out there who are also waiting for some pretty big answers to some pretty big prayers. Your faithfulness will help them trust in the Lord more. Thank you again for sharing and we can't wait to hear your testimony when your sight is fully restored for good this time! www.findingtruenorthcoaching.comCLICK HERE TO DONATECLICK HERE to sign up for Mentoring CLICK HERE to sign up for Daily "Word from the Lord" emailsCLICK HERE to sign up for my newsletter & receive a free audio training about inviting Jesus into your daily lifeCLICK HERE to buy my book Total Trust in God's Safe Embrace
This week, Jordan and Gaz are joined by Tom Aldred, who shares his journey through clubs like Watford, Accrington Stanley, Blackpool, Bury, and Brisbane Roar.Tom discusses his early days at Carlisle United, the challenges of multiple loan moves, and finding stability at Blackpool.He opens up about the turmoil at Bury and how a call from Robbie Fowler led to a career revival in Australia.Now, as he starts on a new chapter with Mohun Bagan Super Giant in India, Tom reflects on the highs and lows of his football career.Support the show
Eric Leclerc (pronounced le clair) is a very funny guy. To me, his style is much like that of Las Vegas magician, Mike Hammer, with a quick wit and clever retorts while maintaining mystery at the core of each trick. He has appeared or starred in over a half dozen television shows such as Brain Games, Tricked!, Big Trick Energy, among others. He has also appeared on Penn & Teller Fool Us where he took home the Fooler trophy. Earlier this year, Eric hosted the Saturday evening galas at the Blackpool magic convention and received mixed reviews. View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize View fullsize Eric Leclerc has been “on the road” with his school shows across Canada presenting his magic in French to French speaking schools. He joins us this week between shows as he chats about booking the tour, his philosophy on magic competitions, and of course, his thoughts on his recent performance as the compere (emcee) of the Saturday evening galas at Blackpool 2025. Download this podcast in an MP3 file by Clicking Here and then right click to save the file. You can also subscribe to the RSS feed by Clicking Here. You can download or listen to the podcast through Pandora and SiriusXM (formerly Stitcher) by Clicking Here or through FeedPress by Clicking Here or through Tunein.com by Clicking Here or through iHeart Radio by Clicking Here. If you have a Spotify account, then you can also hear us through that app, too. You can also listen through your Amazon Alexa and Google Home devices. Remember, you can download it through the iTunes store, too. See the preview page by Clicking Here.
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On this week's episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss a LOT of Crystal Palace and their FA Cup triumph! We start with ‘One Trophy Wonders' all about teams (such as Palace) who have won one trophy, and what it means for their history. Next, it's 'Explain That...' which centres on clubs who have previously had back-to-back relegations from the top flight. Then 'The Way We Were', which dives into Nottingham Forest European qualification and history. Martin's Letter from the Gantry is fixated on Goodison's farewell and how it proves (along with Crystal Palace at Wembley), just how important fans are. And we finish with our usual ‘Three of the Best'.Join Neil Barnett (former Chelsea touch-liner announce and football journalist) alongside the voice of the Premier League Martin Tyler in celebrating the greatest addiction in the World!00:00 Intro01:12 Crystal Palace win the FA Cup08:57 One Trophy Wonders (Birmingham City, Blackpool, Oxford United & Luton)27:11 Explain That... (Back-to-back Relegation from the Top Flight - Luton, Swindon Town, Wolverhampton Wanderers & Sunderland)38:16 The Way We Were (Nottingham Forest)47:30 Letter from the Gantry (Why Fans Matter - Goodison and Wembley)56:48 Three of the Best01:24:06 Outro and Where to Find Us!Hosted by The Revive Lounge Ltd UCsdye1hUxP4xhgBx9zvuSjgSubscribe to https://youtube.com/@TheReviveLounge?si=L5ddzrJrtSmErtJ5Support the Pod https://patreon.com/TheJoysofFootballPodcast?utm_medium=unknown&utm_source=join_link&utm_campaign=creatorshare_creator&utm_content=copyLinkRead us on Substack https://martintylerandneilbarnett.substack.com/Follow our Twitter https://x.com/TheJOFFollow our Tik Tok https://www.tiktok.com/@joy_of_football_pod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pcFollow our Instagram https://https://www.instagram.com/joy_of_football_pod/Contact us via: therevivelounge@gmail.comMusic by Arron Clague - https://www.instagram.com/arronclague?igsh=aHg1bjQ3OHpmaXIzIntro Sequence by Wellong Sadewo (wells.illustration): https://www.instagram.com/wells.illustration/For incredible football artwork, check out: https://linktr.ee/marclobodaartA massive thank you to our Patreon Supporters:Nick ParmenterHillary AbbottDaniel ButiganTommy MckKatie WatsonBenjamin FaircloughSend us a textSupport the show
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