Podcast appearances and mentions of Leighton Buzzard

PCP#138…Go With The Flow… Oh Miranda, by The Dadds. Saint-Lo/Rennes, France. [PMN] Kiddy Stuff, by Cyberdread. Torino, Italy. [Jamendo] Backstabber, by Ripchord. Wolverhampton, England. [Myspace] Plus Les Jours, by Flo. Marseille, France. [Jamendo] Oil Man Dub, by Quantum Soul. Leighton Buzzard, England. [PMN] Staying For Today, by Likely Lads. Crawley/London. [Myspace] Sparrow, by [...] The post Rewind… PCP#138… Go With The Flow… appeared first on Pete Cogle's Podcast Factory.

British composer Stuart Hancock's most recent work on the animated epic KENSUKE'S KINGDOM Kensuke's Kingdom helps establish the children's book adaptation as one of the year's most sweeping and heartfelt stories. The film is a good old-fashioned adventure rendered in gorgeous hand-drawn 2D animation with a voice cast that includes Sally Hawkins, Cillian Murphy, and Ken Watanabe. The story concerns a boy who is swept overboard during a storm on a worldwide sailing trip with his family and washes ashore on an island in the Pacific Ocean. While there, he realises someone is nearby, aiding him with his survival. The script for the film was by award-winning British scriptwriter Frank Cottrell-Boyce based on the book by celebrated British author Sir Michael Morpurgo, who is most well-known for his book WAR HORSE, also adapted into an acclaimed film by Steven Spielberg. In November 2024, Jason Drury had the pleasure of speaking with Stuart Hancock via Zoom from his home in Leighton Buzzard, England. During the conversation, they discussed his work on KENSUKE'S KINGDOM and the similarities and differences between scoring for commercials and narrative work. You'll also hear numerous selections from KENSUKE'S KINGDOM. Enjoy! —— Special thanks to our Patreon supporters: Matt DeWater, David Ballantyne, Joe Wiles, Maxime, William Welch, Tim Burden, Alan Rogers, Dave Williams, Max Hamulyák, Jeffrey Graebner, Don Mase, Victor Field, Jochen Stolz, Emily Mason, Eric Skroch, Alexander Schiebel, Alphonse Brown, John Link, Andreas Wennmyr, Matt Berretta, Eldaly Morningstar, Jim Wilson, Glenn McDorman, Chris Malone, Steve Karpicz, Deniz Çağlar, Brent Osterberg, Jérôme Flick, Sarah Brouns, Aaron Collins, Randall Derchan, Angela Rabatin, Michael Poteet, Larry Reese, Thomas Tinneny, William Burke, Rudy Amaya, Stacy Livitsanis, Rick Laird, Carl Wonders, Nathan Blumenfeld, Lee Wileman, Daniel Herrin, Scott Bordelon, James Alexander, Brett French, Ian Clark, Ron, Andy Gray —— Cinematic Sound Radio is fully licensed to play music by SOCAN. Support us on Patreon https://www.patreon.com/cinematicsoundradio Check out our NEW Cinematic Sound Radio TeePublic Store! https://www.teepublic.com/stores/cinematic-sound-radio Cinematic Sound Radio Web: http://www.cinematicsound.net Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/cinsoundradio Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/cinematicsound Cinematic Sound Radio Fanfare and Theme by David Coscina https://soundcloud.com/user-970634922 Bumper voice artist: Tim Burden http://www.timburden.com

Anotronic Ltd is a well-recognised subcontract machining business and manufacturer of high-quality EDM fast-hole drilling and EDM die-sinking machine tools. Founded in 1982, the Leighton Buzzard business started in ECM, ECD and EDM tooling and machining, evolving to the production and growth of its own ECM and ECD technology brand. Along this journey, the company has worked with Sodi-Tech UK and the Sodick brand of machines. Martin White, Managing Director of Anotronic Ltd, says: “My father started the business in 1982, and I joined the company in 1985. We tend to machine a lot of difficult materials such as inconel, titanium, special stainless steel, and everything that is difficult to machine. We take on the worst jobs because we can - and we have all the machines and processes in-house to do what we need.” Over the years, Anotronic has continually expanded its factory footprint, services and range of machines. This has resulted from an aggressive growth strategy, staff development, and investment in the latest machine tool technology. The Bedfordshire manufacturer currently operates three Sodick machines, with the latest ALC600G Premium wire EDM with linear motor drive technology arriving recently. The high-end plant list gives Anotronic the edge over its rivals. The Sodick ALC600G Premium from Sodi-Tech UK, with its spacious X, Y and Z-axis of 600 by 400 by 500mm and the U and V-axis travel of 120 by 120mm, clearly gives the company an edge. Martin recalls how Anotronic arrived at the ALC600G: “We always buy premium machines, and as the company has become more experienced, we always look to buy better machines. This always comes down to reliability and the ability to run unmanned. We have a Sodick AQ35L die sink machine that we've had for a very long time, and Sodi-Tech UK has looked after this machine for us for over 20 years.” The reliability and performance of the Sodick AQ35L meant that when Anotronic was in the market for another EDM machine, it once again turned to the Sodick brand. Martin says: “We bought a Sodick AG 600LH around seven years ago. That machine enables us to do tool work up to 500mm high, which we regularly do. We have a large bobbin on this machine, enabling us to run 70 to 80 hours unmanned.” The remarkably high level of lights-out machining with the Sodick AG600LH and its incredible reliability persuaded Anotronic to invest in its latest EDM machine, the Sodick ALC600G Premium with linear motor drive technology. “We bought this latest machine because we had a project with a sister part. The project typically consists of 40 parts that would maybe take us three months to complete. We suddenly had an order placed on us last year for 300 parts. We couldn't have done this without another machine, as we knew we would have had to have been machining 24 hours a day to get the parts done.” Sodi-Tech UK Sales Manager Richard Bailey says: “Martin and Anotronic don't just take on run-of-the-mill CNC jobs. This company tackles the higher end of the industry and often the parts that companies don't want to tackle themselves. Anotronic looks at jobs from an application perspective rather than a ‘machining time' point of view. With the Sodick technology and the special characteristics within the machine, Anotronic can utilise this to run all of its applications and do jobs that are unique and out of the norm. In this instance, the application that Martin has been working on requires some very steep angles. The ALC600G Premium has very large U and V-axis travel, allowing the processing of tapered angles up to 45°. So, when it comes to machining this part, it can be done in situ with the integration of a fourth and fifth axis.” “Manufacturers can also use the on-board technology and IQ software system that brings Anotronic's model into the machine and draws the profile on-board utilising the U and V-axis cutting technology. The programme is generated, the parts machined, and the job is complete!” “We're using a very complex 4-axis programme to cut a rotary part with 45° slots in it. The only way we could do that was to use the software we currently use and without it, we couldn't manage to do the part. So, we used the on-board software within the CNC control of the Sodick machine to create a 3D model and a tool path to cut the part. This is machining at extreme angles. We're cutting at 45° and machining up to 40 to 50mm in the U and V-axis to create this particular part. We also had to specify wide nozzles and wider guides to machine this part, and the ALC600G did a brilliant job.” “I have been a Sodick user for 35 to 40 years, and the beauty of the Sodick machines is that you can jump straight into a point anywhere in the programme without editing the entire programme. It makes things very easy as it is a powerful and user-friendly software system. It has many benefits, such as the negative offsets - normally, you have to cut a comp on a machine, but with the Sodick, we can drive the comp the other way and cut the other side of the part using a negative value. Most control systems would just throw that out, whereas the Sodick accepts it and gets the job done.” “I was working 15 to 20 hours daily, which was too much. I wasn't seeing my kids growing up, and something had to change, so we went down the automation route. We have a great team that works very hard and helps us reach our common goal - we run a lot of machines with very few people through our application of automation. Sodick is a very established brand, and they have a great customer base and exceptional knowledge with engineers who are really, really good. I've known Peter at Sodi-Tech for over 35 years, and this relationship is based on our excellent support - it's been a fantastic marriage between the two companies.”

Veterans In Politics- Andrew Selous MP- Former Army Reservist on a day in the life of an MPOur host first met Andrew Selous MP when he himself was brand new to politics.  UIt was great to sit down in Parliament all these years later and chat through mucvh about the day in life of an MP.  From PMQs to consituency life and casework, this episode is packed full on insight.We also talk about his life in the army reserves, or the TA as it was known back then, through Andrew's service in the HAC and Royal Regiment of Fusiliers.  Off the back of this, we chat about work-life-reservist balance and how much of this helped him campaign.About AndrewAndrew was born in 1962 and married Harriet in 1993 and they have three girls. They live in the South West Bedfordshire constituency in Studham near to Whipsnade Zoo.Andrew is Patron of Leighton-Linslade Homeless Service and Patron of Homestart Central Bedfordshire. He was a Territorial Army officer for twelve years and served in Germany, Cyprus, the Netherlands, Switzerland and the United States of America.Andrew qualified as a chartered insurer and worked as a reinsurance underwriter before being elected to Parliament. His firm helped many of the world's poorest communities recover from natural disasters.Andrew supports local homeless charities by taking part in sponsored sleep-outs. Andrew is Patron of SIFT a development charity working with people in extreme poverty in Nicaragua.  Andrew is also Patron of Reclaim Life in Leighton Buzzard.LINKS:Join our Facebook Group community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2314725475490967/Engage with us on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13628154/Insta/Twitter/Facebook: @CampaignForceUKor email the host jonny@campaignforce.co.ukStand Up and Serve Again!Support the show✅Support The Show Help Us Grow! Help us reach more veterans by donating the cost of a cup of coffee today...

Tata's £4bn battery gigafactory and a £600m investment in BMW's MINI factory headline big investments and rising orders across manufacturing in 2023. But the pincer effect of high inflation, high interest rates and high demands from recovering OEMs is putting cash pressures on SMEs. Can they get the help they need to service the recovery and benefit from it, asks Will Stirling 2023 was a year of strained recovery for the manufacturing sector. After severe component supply delays caused by fallout from the Covid-19 pandemic and the Russia-Ukraine War, 2023 edged back to normality – or a new, more expensive normal. But as the orders returned, crippling inflation and high interest rates bit hard. Tata Group delivered a wonderful present to British industry and the beleaguered Tory government when it confirmed it would invest £4bn in a new battery gigafactory in England, understood to be Somerset, with a £500m Treasury subsidy. With the near collapse of Britishvolt's plan to build a gigafactory in Blyth and no news of the proposed West Midlands battery plant, the huge investment brings jobs and shows the UK's viability to other volume electric vehicle battery makers. The big question: will the plant manufacture high-value battery components, or simply be a giant assembly plant for parts made abroad? Staying with automotive, BMW announced a huge £600m investment in the MINI factory near Oxford to build electric cars. Production of two new electric MINI models is due to begin in 2026. As well as safeguarding the 4,000 jobs across Mini's two UK sites, it was a relief to many observers who thought that post-Brexit BMW might offshore Mini production wholesale to Germany. It could be interpreted as a strong example of recent efforts, led by Germany, for easier trade arrangements between the UK and the European Union. Sustainability and carbon reduction have returned as the number one business agenda, or number two after surviving inflation. Whatever your politics on fossil fuel and renewable energy, drilling approval of the Rosebank oilfield will also bring hundreds of jobs and a fortune in tax revenue, although the government showed ill-judged myopathy when setting a low guaranteed price for new wind power electricity prices. This meant just a few MW of new wind farm licenses were purchased in the latest offshore wind auction with Greenpeace dubbing it ‘the biggest disaster for clean energy policy in the last eight years'. Also in September, business group Make UK's annual analysis of manufacturing numbers showed the UK is now the 8th largest manufacturing nation in the world. The media and social media went berserk, with ‘8th biggest' setting LinkedIn alight. The UK's margin over the new 9th placer, France, is small and the numbers are fluid, meaning while it's cause for celebration it should not be taken as a long-term sign of ladder climbing. The aerospace industry is recovering strongly. Global aviation capacity should exceed its 2019 record by the end of 2023, as the airline industry returns to long-run econometric trends. Passenger demand recovery as measured by ‘revenue-passenger-kilometres' is, industry insiders say, largely due to the reopening of China's domestic market. Aerospace business group ADS says there is now a record backlog of orders for aircraft and engines – over US$1 trillion out to 2031, meaning aircraft production is ramping up to previously unknown highs. Airbus directly employs nearly 12,000 across all its manufacturing divisions and was on track to hire hundreds more in 2023. The company indirectly supports 79,000 jobs in the UK. “Like many in the industry, Airbus has had to navigate operational complications stemming from lagging post-Covid factors, including availability of material and skilled resources,” is what Paul McKinlay, Senior Vice President and Head of Wing Major Component Assembly, Airbus told MTD exclusively. “[However]… our supply chain is still subject to the challenges of recession, inflation, energy price volatility and of course, geopolitical tensions. Saying that, we have progressed well across all business lines in 2023 and the demand for commercial aircraft remains strong as evidenced by more than 800 orders announced at the Paris Air Show this summer. He adds: “Airbus continues to invest in our supply chain network, spending £3.9bn on goods and services last year in the UK with around 3,000 suppliers right across the country, 50% of which were SMEs. This gives us a solid degree of resilience in our supply chain as we execute our ramp-up on all commercial aircraft programmes (A220, A320 family, widebody family). We announced that we intend to ramp up our A320 wing production in North Wales to an unprecedented 75 aircraft per month in 2026.” All good news, right? SMEs squeezed as production rates ramp-up The flipside of much higher production rates is pressure applied to SMEs in the supply chain – including MTD's readers. “In the supply chain, surviving the Covid-induced downturn was difficult; but as always predicted, for many smaller businesses surviving the upswing, with all the cash demands that brings, is at least as tough,” says industry veteran Andrew Churchill, of JJ Churchill in Market Bosworth. “Having cut employment during the downturn, a fifth of suppliers are now reporting vacancies and they have difficulty recruiting. There are currently 90,000 vacancies in the UK manufacturing sector.” He adds: “This, together with the much higher borrowing costs, higher energy bills, escalating raw material costs and often deferred capex investment means that many of the aerospace primes' suppliers will be the weak link when it comes to delivering the rate ramp-up.” It's a sadly familiar trend – the boom-bust cycle of the industry, while arguably far smoother today than the giddy 1980s-2010s, means SMEs struggle to grow into mid-sized companies with the critical mass and diversification to survive a big downturn without shedding staff and expertise. Despite the high vacancies, manufacturing created a lot of jobs in 2023. BAE Systems is on track to hire more than 2,600 new apprentices and graduates in 2023, a 43% increase on the careers intake in 2022. Manufacturing in the UK still employs 2.6 million people, which has remained reassuringly static for several years. It could be higher if the labour market was blessed with the skills and experience many engineering companies need. 2023 was disappointing for many companies and industry advocates who desperately want an industrial strategy with a long-term, 10+ year horizon. This elusive strategy, and a minister for manufacturing, have been heavily campaigned for on social media by people including Andrea Rodney, Managing Director at Hone-All Precision in Leighton Buzzard. Sadly, and staggeringly, the government “still fails to recognise the damage that the lack of a cogent long-term industrial strategy does to sector investment. The UK is the only major economy not to consider this as important,” Andrew Churchill says. In the automotive industry, all the numbers are up, up, up on 2022 – and praise the Lord. In August, the latest month with complete numbers, total car manufacturing was up nearly 12% on 2022 (to date), and car exports were up 14.4%. Commercial vehicles up 14.4% on 2022 to August, and exports were up 23%. Over 450,00 cars were built here in the first six months of 2023 (Source: all the SMMT). As reported in October, the rapid expansion of clean energy, electric cars and heat pumps means that energy-related CO2 emissions are likely to peak by 2025, according to the International Energy Agency. Lies, damned lies, and statistics. One can always find numbers to support your argument – or discredit it. While recovery is still the watchword for 2023, some numbers tell a different story. Figures and news from automotive, aerospace, medical and oil & gas sectors support the upswing. But the number of companies trading in manufacturing, across all sub-sectors, has fallen in 2023 since 2021 by 3% or 4,265 companies. That's a lot of firms to lose in two years. The biggest category for insolvencies: “Manufacture of fabricated metal products; except machinery and equipment. This is down 15% or a whopping 4,195 companies. It doesn't quite match the message of record order books in aerospace (aircraft and engines) and the storming return in automotive as seen above, as well as the high growth in electric vehicles – 23.2% of all new cars in the UK are either electric or plug-in hybrid,” says ZapMap. The curate's egg: Manufacturing in 2024 So will 2024 fare better than 2023? Paul McKinlay emphasises Airbus' strong pipeline, as it ramps up to 75 aircraft per month. “In being clear and communicative with our supply chain network about this pace, we're laying the groundwork for ensuring quality performance and missing parts reduction.” But he adds: “However, the challenges we've seen in 2023 are likely to bleed into 2024. We need to see greater support for our UK SMEs partners, giving them the financial security they need to scale operations. That's how the UK will be able to drive competitiveness over the next decade.” Andrew Churchill's 2024 glass is half-full, as he concludes: “Despite the ‘curate's-egg' that UK manufacturing represents, I remain optimistic. For the first time in six years, we have climbed the world ranking of manufacturing nations from 9th to 8th – overtaking France, 41% of all UK R&D is from the manufacturing sector and our goods account for an amazing 49% of total UK exports. Just think what we could achieve with a long-term industrial strategy, affordable and secure industrial energy, a full review of the Apprenticeship Levy and a clear path to helping manufacturers de-carbonise!” Just think…. Are you listening Sir Keir Starmer?

Introduction:Anna's exciting news: welcoming a new puppy into her family.The decision to get a new puppy after concerns about their older dog's health.The anticipation and joy this decision has brought to their household.Segment 1: The Decision to Get a New PuppyThe family's discussion and decision to get a new puppy.The desire for a red fox Labrador.Involvement of the whole family, including their daughter, in the decision.Segment 2: The Arrival of MiloThe moment they collected Milo, their new puppy.Milo's energetic and adorable personality.The challenges and joys of raising a new puppy.Segment 3: The Positive Influence of PetsScientific evidence supporting the positive effects of pet ownership on mental and emotional well-being.How interactions with pets can reduce stress, anxiety, and loneliness.The unconditional love and companionship pets provide.Segment 4: Routine, Responsibility, and Social InteractionThe role of pet care in creating daily routines and a sense of purpose.The importance of having a reason to get out of bed, especially for those dealing with depression.The social connections formed through interactions during dog walks.Segment 5: The Joy of AnticipationThe excitement and anticipation of welcoming a new puppy.Encouragement for listeners to find something that genuinely excites them and creates anticipation in their lives.The importance of cherishing moments of joy and looking forward to positive experiences.Segment 6: Upcoming ProjectsAnna's rehearsal for Mamma Mia in Leighton Buzzard.Completing the theoretical part of cold water immersion therapy and ice bath training.The idea of organizing an entrepreneurial winter wellness summit with networking sessions and charitable contributions to Mind.Conclusion:The shift in dynamics and joy brought by the arrival of Milo.The happiness and positivity that can be found in the anticipation of something exciting.Encouragement for listeners to seek and create moments of joy and anticipation in their lives.ResourcesEntrepreneurial Winter Wellness Summit - Express interestResourcesFor Anna Parker-NaplesWebsite: www.annaparkernaples.comInstagram www.instagram.com/annaparkernaplesFacebook www.facebook.com/annaparkernaplesLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaplesFor Influential Breathwork™️Website www.influentialbreathwork.comInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialbreathworkForInfluential Audio - The Podcast Agency Website: www.influentialaudio.comInstagram www.instagram.com/influentialaudio

Joe Patel served in the Scotland, Edinburgh Mission from October of 2007 through October of 2009. Joe comes on and shares some great memories from serving in Scotland, including a MTC companion having a mental breakdown, receiving a threat to be murdered, being iced out by a bishop, and splitting his trousers from belt to zipper. He had a laundry list of companions due to a couple of emergency moves (not on his accord) and rarely having a companion longer than 6 weeks. Joe has some great stories that those who served with him and around him will relish. Joe currently lives in Leighton Buzzard, England, with his wife and their 2 children. Recorded March 5, 2023

On the podcast this week, Matt Rowland Hill talks to Sarah Meyrick about his critically acclaimed memoir, Original Sins. The book tells the story of growing up as the son of an Evangelical Baptist minister in South Wales and then Leighton Buzzard, fraught with bitter family conflict and fear of damnation. After rejecting religion in his late teens , he became addicted to crack and heroin, eventually being set on the path to recovery with the help of a Christian rehab charity. “They had a different style of Christianity to my parents',” he says. “They felt that they were helping me because they were expressing God's love, and that just blew my mind. . . “Did I then become the prodigal son and come back to Christianity? It would have made a very nice story if I had.” Original Sins is published by Chatto & Windus at £16.99 (Church Times Bookshop £15.29) Picture credit: Laura Lewis Music for the podcast is by Twisterium Try 10 issues of the Church Times for £10 or get two months access to our website and apps, also for £10. Go to churchtimes.co.uk/new-reader.

The summer of 2022 has seen the return of the #LoveYourRailway campaign to social media. The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's Marketing Manager Luke Hudman joins us today to tell us the idea behind the campaign, why we should love our railway, and how to get involved. 'Love Your Railway' brings together over 80 organisations from as far afield as Scotland, Snowdonia, Leighton Buzzard, and the Lake District in the nationwide campaign which shines a spotlight on heritage railway organisations, encouraging visitors to support them this summer. Spearheaded by NYMR, ‘Love Your Railway' is a six-week campaign which runs over the summer holidays from 25th July to 4th September, with weekly themes covering conservation, education and research. Thanks so much to Luke for coming on the podcast!

I've always been eager to learn more about the history behind important events from the past. In today's episode, I'll be sharing with you some of the histories of Leighton Buzzard that inspired me to explore the lives of the women during the war period, and how people used tactical methods to survive and come out strong at the end. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - The history that inspired me to explore the full story of my hometown during the war - How the women of Leighton Buzzard created valuable items that are relevant today - The secret activities going on in my town during the war - The innovative ideas used to survive during the war  There's always more to each historical event you've heard or read about. If you look deep enough, you'll discover a lot of information beneath the surface you scratched. For you to become a great writer, you need to put in the effort. Doing your research gives you a proper glimpse into a story and helps you write it in a way that brings it to life and captivates the attention of your audience. Resources:  - My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/  - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income'  https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book  - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ - Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ (https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/)  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/  - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples

The stories we've read about World War 2 may never be enough to truly understand what went on during that period. This is why we may not see the need to celebrate the survivors and the impact of the tough decisions they had to make at every turn. In this episode, I'll be talking about my personal connection to WW2 and the story that inspired me to write a book about it. What You Will Learn in This Episode: - Why I developed an interest in World War 2 - Why I decided to leave the theatre world and become a writer - How I got to learn about the Leighton Buzzard history during the war - The importance of documenting and celebrating national histories all over the world - The secrets of RAF Stanbridge  When you take a timeout to learn history, it connects your memories to the happenings, to the environment and to the stories from that period of time. This has inspired me to tell the tale of the women of Leighton Buzzard and how they lived during the war. Resources:  - My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/  - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income'  https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book  - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ - Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/  - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples

In today's exploration of KC, I get to buddy up with another British native, to talk all things KC. Tom Childs LIVES in Leighton Buzzard, England - but WORKS for Arrowhead Pride, a local news outlet covering the city's American Football team (Kansas City Chiefs).Tom and I share our respective stories on how we found ourselves connected with Kansas City. We delight in the fact that our journey's to KC may be different, but the thoughts on those cultural differences are mostly the same! --You can follow Tom's work through ArrowheadPride.com, or follow him via his twitter profile.--Want to follow me? I'm on the socials too! And don't forget to leave a review of the show. TwitterInstagram

Welcome aboard on the journey of writing and publishing my first historical novel about the lives of women at home during the Second World War. The sole purpose of this podcast is sharing with you the entire novel experience, and celebrating those remarkable women in Britain as I share the stories of their lives and how they were affected by the war. I'm Anna Parker-Naples, a multi-award winning audio expert and bestselling author of books  'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income' & 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly'. I've been inspired to write this novel ever since I read some of the testimonials of great people of Leighton Buzzard, England, where they shared some secrets you probably don't know about how the war changed everything for them and how they managed to come out stronger in the end.  On this podcast I will share the learnings, discoveries and challenges I've encountered in the creative process of writing a novel. You'll hear the fascinating stories of present survivors of the war and their families, and more on the war period from interviews with brilliant historians. If you've always wanted to know more about the happenings of World War 2, this podcast is for you. Sit back and enjoy every juicy detail! Resources:  - My website: https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/  - Find my Book 'Get Visible: How to Have More Impact, Influence and Income'  https://www.annaparkernaples.co.uk/book  - Find my Book 'Podcast with Impact: How to Launch Your Podcast Properly' https://annaparkernaples.co.uk/book-podcast-with-impact/ - Find me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/ (https://www.instagram.com/annaparkernaples/)  - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AnnaParkerNaplesCoach/  - LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/annaparkernaples

Worship with us on the Fourth Sunday of Easter from Church of the Good Shepherd, Leighton Buzzard.Pioneer Minister, Rev Steve Marsh leads our service, and Rev Alison Jackson, Development Officer, Reaching New People Team, @StAlbansdio is preaching on discipleship.

Today I'm talking to Emma Riley from Ready Prep Birth.Emma is a Mindful Birth teacher based in the Leighton Buzzard area of Bedfordshire. We chat about Emma's experience of:Hyperemisis gravidarum during her pregnanciesHome birthPostnatal & breastfeeding challengesBecoming a Mindful Birth teacherHere are the links we promised to share:The Lancett review on home birth hereEmma's blog on HG hereYou can find Emma on Instagram hereOr on her website here ----This show is sponsored by The Mindful Birth Group® who provide birth, baby and postnatal preparation courses for expectant parents in-person and online. The unique courses are designed to bring calm and confidence to your experience by educating you on your options, what to expect and how to navigate unexpected turns. While sharing practical mindfulness tools and techniques to use for pregnancy, birth and beyond.Parents say that the group and private courses were everything they needed to prepare for this new chapter in their lives.You can see all of the course options and book a group, private or online self learning course here.

Taking a break from remote recording, Andrew & Ross went to the Golden Bell in historic Leighton Buzzard to record this edition of the podcast. They discuss "Dedridge Destroyer"* Scott Arfield's strike against Livingston, and roll through disappointment in Dingwall. Plus a bit of transfer chat correct at the time of recording.In true "Sevco" style, a couple parked themselves right behind us when we were in full-flow, which explains the excessive ambient noise. Sorry!Oh, and check out our merchandise. You get something and we get enough to keep costs ticking over https://gbz.media/TheIbroxChannelShop*he's from Knightsridge but doesn't alliterate as nicely as Dedridge.Support the show (https://gbz.media/TheIbroxChannelShop)

Episode 146 of the #MVPbuzzChat interview series. Conversation between Microsoft Regional Director and MVP Christian Buckley (@buckleyplanet), and Data Platform MVP Andy Cutler (@MrAndyCutler), an independent consultant at Datahai BI Solutions, and is based in Leighton Buzzard, England. You can also find this episode on the CollabTalk blog at https://www.buckleyplanet.com/2022/01/mvpbuzzchat-with-andy-cutler.html

Jordan is an endurance runner from Leighton Buzzard who, at the ripe young age of 24, has competed in a number of trail and ultra races across the UK and, more recently, Europe. He also holds approximately half of all the Strava CR's in Cornwall. We talk about Jordan's approach to running, his current (enviable) nomadic lifestyle, the Gold Trail Series, and much more.

Marshall Motor Group's Daksh Gupta joins James and Rebecca on this week's Car Dealer Quiz to talk about the news of the week and decide who is our winner. Find out more about the stories mentioned by clicking below. Toyota experts Steven Eagell Group post record rise in profit as it shrugs off Covid-19 difficulties Cazoo snaps up Cazana for £25m less than a week after listing on New York Stock Exchange CarShop to open second UK express store in Leighton Buzzard later this month Exclusive: We reveal the EVs that sold the fastest and slowest in August as new data shows demand is hotting up Vanarama's giant Hollywood-style Wrexham sign on former slag heap might be there to stay Cazoo raises $1bn as it starts trading on the New York Stock Exchange after merger is completed --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/car-dealer-magazine/message

Road Trip! For episode 54, Seb and Verity hit the road and head to Leighton Buzzard to chat to music power couple, Hannah Quinn and Oli Hayhurst. Hannah is a conductor, pianist, accompanist and répétiteur and Oli is a hugely in demand jazz bassist.....also dabbling in classical, commercial and world music.How do you manage to tangibly string together all the threads of Hannah and Oli's exciting an eclectic careers you may ask? Well, judge for yourselves whether with the addition of some clunky segues we've achieved this!Conversation ranges from Hannah's experiences of being head of music staff and assistant conductor at ETO, to Oli touring with Collabro and residencies at Ronnie Scott's and Blue Note in Milan. Oli also chats about working with Julian Siegel, Pharoah Sanders and Ray Gelato. Plus supporting Bob Dylan, the different Jazz scenes in London and seeking authenticity in your work.Hannah talks about her mentors, some hardcore early conducting lessons, complicated translations and rehearsing orchestras in Chinese. She also chats about working with the dancers at the Royal Opera House and the complexities of playing for class. Inexplicably, topics also include Tiki Bars In Leighton Buzzard, Morris Dancing and performing dogs. Pretty much the kind of hard hitting journalism you've come to expect from a TIAB outing!Follow Hannah and Oli on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahbananaquinn/ and https://www.instagram.com/olihayhurst/Oli is on Twitter at https://www.twitter.com/OliHayhurst/ Visit his website for more info: http://www.olihayhurst.com/For anyone who fancies a trip to Leighton Buzzard, here's the Tiki Bar Hannah and Oli mention: https://www.ollievees.co.uk/THREE IN A BAR ON THE SOCIALSYou can follow Three In a Bar on Instagram @threeinabarpodhttps://www.instagram.com/threeinabarpod/We are on Twitter @threeinabarpod https://www.twitter.com/threeinabarpodEMAIL US!Anything you'd like to share with us? Any guests you'd love to hear or anything you'd like us to do better? Drop us a line at hello@threeinabar.comSUPPORT THREE IN A BAR ON PATREONThis show is purely funded by our patrons. Join our Members' Club for a bonus podcast feed plus many more rewards.Click here: https://www.patreon.com/threeinabarMEZZO PIANO PATRONSLeonie HirstAnita Philpott Click here to join the Members' Club on Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Colin Pike from Leighton Buzzard and Manchester's Drew Tosh compete to be PopMaster 2020!

How much value do you place on your website and how much time do you dedicate to it? In episode 9, Karen speaks to Mark Tomkins, co-founder of Aubergine - a team of website designers, graphic designers and search optimisers based in Leighton Buzzard, and the recently crowned Supply Chain Champion at The Small Awards! 3 things we learnt: treat your website as a member of staff, you really do get what you pay for, and the power of awards and accolades for growing your business. Find their business at www.aubergine262.com Small Business Britain: here to champion, inspire and accelerate small business. Hosted by Karen Campbell karencampbellmarketing.com Music and edit / production by Ben Lloyd-Evans bleproduction.com

I have lusted after Lucy’s divine chocolate for a long while now. If the insanely beautiful packaging doesn’t get you, then the completely unique flavours will. I mean, choosing between ramen noodles and a breakfast bar was one of the biggest decisions I have ever made.We were so interested in hearing Lucy’s story and how she’d dragged the chocolate scene into the 21st century at such a rapid pace.We managed to grab a chat with Lucy just before Christmas last year (how did lockdown manage to make half a year whizz by without us really even knowing). It was obviously a really busy time for Lucy to take a moment out (sorry Lucy!), but what the next few months would bring couldn’t have been predicted by any of us. More on that at the end of this blog (little cliff hanger for you there).Out of interest of learning more about the art of chocolate (after running a food blog on the side of a retail job), Lucy and her Mum enrolled on a chocolate making course. Little did they know that within 6 months they would be handed the keys to their first shop and they would be at the start of building the Creighton’s brand.In our chat with Lucy, we discover more about those early days that led to the creations of Creighton’s, and more importantly, how they grew from that single shop in Leighton Buzzard to stocking in over 200 stores across the globe. Alongside product collaborations with huge brands such as TeaPigs.We are obsessed with the brand that Lucy has developed through pure creative innovation. She utilised her small business status to move fast in the industry and stand out against the huge competitors.So, I mentioned that there was a twist. Well, it’s a big one.With the impact of COVID-19 and a few other reasons, Lucy has decided to close Creighton’s Chocolaterie. This isn’t a negative, far from it. Lucy is closing the business to pivot her focus (we know you’ll all love it!). We’ll be revealing all very soon!In the meantime, we really hope you love this journey. Lucy is FULL of business wisdom from almost 10 years of growing Creighton’s to the huge success it has seen today (all whilst becoming a Mother, closing shops, opening factories, the list goes on!).For more creative entrepreneurial success stories, check out https://www.create-collective.com.

Simon Wilkinson (Property Mark Board Member) tells me how he and his agency is dealing With The Coronavirus

Helen Lewis discusses her new book ‘Difficult Women: a history of feminism in 11 fights’ and why she believes that today’s feminists could gain from being more generous to the feminists of previous generations. A new Care Quality Commission report says that in a three month period in 2018, 899 sexual incidents or incidents of alleged sexual abuse were reported that took place in adult social care services such as residential and nursing homes. Elderly women were the ones most at risk. Jenni is joined by Veronica Gray, deputy CEO for Action On Elder Abuse to discuss their concerns. Dorka Herner studied psychology at university before becoming a TV journalist in Hungary. After having five children, she decided to change career and write a book ‘Inspired Parenting’ about what she had learnt as a mother. How do you become a more patient parent? How do you share attention between all of your children? And, what are the most common flashpoints in a crowded house? In 1960, a Guardian article on the isolation of mothers in suburbia sparked a network of women to meet up. There was only one rule: no talking about children or housework. The National Women’s Register as it’s become known is still going strong with members all over the country. Jenni talks to its national organiser Natalie Punter and to one of its trustees Jo Thompson, who’s a member of her local group in Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, about how the organisation and its groups have changed over the years. Presenter: Jenni Murray Producer: Ruth Watts

Episode 134 Separated by geography, our heroes embark on a new adventure and attempt to continue on with this pointless endeavour. Alan makes his first ever trip to Sacrifice Pro in Leighton Buzzard, whilst Chris went to the PROGRESS mystery show gimmick.Find out more at https://love-the-graps.pinecast.co

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux meets Sally Leese of Sally Leese Associates to talk Resilience and preventing mental health issues at work, and Sally shares her top tips for managing your stress levels over Christmas.Bekka also shares her top business book picks for 2019This episode was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 9 December 2019

Today's Bombshell (Bombshell Radio)Bombshell Radio Sundays Harry & Edna on the WirelessSunday's 10am-11am ESTbombshellradio.comHarry's love of steam trains continues when we have as our guest Mervyn Leah from the Leighton Buzzard Railway!5 o clock whistle ~ Glenn MillerTailspin ~ The Dorsey Brothers OrchestraHot Lips ~ Henry Busse and his OrchestraOh, Mr. Porter ~ Norah BlaneyStreamline Train ~ Cripple Clarence LoftonOh! By jingo ~ Danny KayeCoronation Scott – Queen's Hall Light OrchestraChattanooga Choo Choo ~ Glenn MillerOh! By jingo ~ Danny KayeMERVYN LEAH from Leighton Buzzard Narrow Gauge RailwayCoronation Scott – Queen's Hall Light OrchestraGoodbyesChattanooga Choo Choo ~ Glenn Miller

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux meetsJonathan Reeves of Tax Matters to talk about knowing our business numbers, planning and making a profitLaura Winton of Digital Deconstructed and the Instagram Account Leighton Buzzard Local to talk about the importance of our local indepenent traders ahead of the Christmas Festival and Small Business Saturday - and what she sees in their future!There is an update on the train cummuters situation and more!This episode was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 26 November 2019

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux meets local commuters to discuss the current commuting challenges.The commuters interviewed included Andrew Selous who is currently standing for reelection as the local MP, Brian Snowdon, Laura Roberts, Hannah Reading and Amy Farnfield.This episode was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 12 November 2019

Eric Ligon has been wrestling for a while now - on at least 3 continents. He's seen a lot, learned a lot, and has much to teach. The Purdue graduate's versatility and intelligent perspective shine trough in this discussion. Most importantly, check out his social media and his work! FB: https://www.facebook.com/eric.ligon.1 Twitter & IG: @dynomitesoul219 See Eric live in the UK! Nov 23, APEX Pro Wrestling, Milton Keynes, UK Dec 7, Revolution Pro Wrestling, Portsmouth, UK Dec 29, Sacrifice Pro Wrestling, Leighton Buzzard, UK

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux meetsJon Pentel of Pen Telecom to talk about upcoming changes to TelecommunicationsErrol Thomas of Leighton Buzzard Better Speakers about how they help people overcome their fear of public speakingand Francis Thomas, Head of Corporate Affairs for London Northwestern Railways about the problems the May timetable changes have caused and what they are doing to get everything back on trackBekka also reviews the governments Get Ready For Brexit WebsiteOther websites we mention areChartered Institute of Logistics and Transport Brexit HubFederation of Small BusinessChartered Institute of Personnel and DevelopmentGrants for businesses that complete customs declarationsThis episode was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 29 October 2019

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux meets Simon Hancott of Ewe Move Estate Agents to talk about the state of the property market, the pro's and con's of being a landlord and why taking on a franchise was a great way for him to jump start his business.This episode was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 15 October 2019

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux meets Alice Lewis of Alpha Marketing to talk about getting new customers using Networking and Website SEO.Bekka also reviews Leadership the Multiplier Effect by Andy Cope with Mike Martin and Jonathan PeachThis episode was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 1 October 2019

Hello Couragemakers! This week I'm chatting to Lucy Elliott - THE most colourful and fun chocolate bars I have ever seen. Lucy is the creative director and founder of Creighton's Chocolaterie.  She is a product designer, chocolatier and lover of all things colourful  (especially if food is involved!). From a young age, Lucy's dream was to have a career doing something she loved. At school, she came up various fun and colourful ‘products' that she'd sell to friends and family, including a self-published cake cookbook, a range of greetings cards, band merch, jewellery… the list was endless but had one thing in common: everything was created & designed by her. Lucy lives in Leighton Buzzard with her husband, daughter and dog In today's episode, Lucy is diving into her story, from how she has been running creative endeavour of one kind of another since being a child to how she founded Creighton's Chocolaterie. We have so many great discussions about creativity in this episode. We dive into the power of creating the things you want to see in the world and creating with blinkers on, the need to have other and completely separate creative outlets when you put a lot of your work out there, the surprising relationship between impatience and perfectionism and how Lucy keeps her creative fires burning. This is a perfect episode for you if yo've ever struggled with the idea of creativity and business coinciding together, if you struggle with self doubt and you need a massive shot of inspiration. There are so many wisdoms of nuggets in here and I know you're going to take so much from this episode! Enjoy the show!   About Lucy Lucy is the creative director and founder of Creighton's Chocolaterie.  She is a product designer, chocolatier and lover of all things colourful  (especially if food is involved!). From a young age, Lucy's dream was to have a career doing something she loved. At school, she came up various fun and colourful ‘products' that she'd sell to friends and family, including a self-published cake cookbook, a range of greetings cards, band merch, jewellery… the list was endless but had one thing in common: everything was created & designed by her. Lucy lives in Leighton Buzzard with her husband, daughter and dog Website | Instagram | Twitter | Pinterest   Things We Talked About:   Lucy's journey from being a creative entrepreneurial child to founding Creighton's Chocolaterie The surprising relationship between impatience and perfectionism Lucy's advice to any creative struggling with self belief The power of creating the things you want to see in the world How Lucy has stopped doing things in her spare time that she doesn't want to do Separating work and home life Being a triple threat creative: being able to create, being able to do your accounts, and running a business The importance of doing things completely unrelated to your business   Resources Mentioned: The Congregation of Inspiration Cambridge Satchel Company Ollie & Nic   About Meg & That Hummingbird Life I'm Meg and I'm the host of Couragemakers and founder of That Hummingbird Life. I'm a coach for creative and multipassionate women, a writer and INFJ creative and multi-passionate who has a bit of a notebook and post-it note obsession, loves foot-stomping country music and likes her hot chocolate with way too much chocolate. I started Couragemakers because I wanted to create a platform for passionate and unconventional women to have honest conversations and to share their stories, struggles and dreams. The intention behind this podcast is to inspire and encourage creative and mission-driven women to live a wholehearted life and follow the beat of their drum. When I'm not recording episodes, writing bullshit-free Sunday Pep Talks to my wonderful Couragemakers community or working 1:1 with coaching clients, I'm usually covered in paint or walking my wonderfully weird cockapoo Merlin.

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux meets Richard Lattimer of Jam Crackers to talk protecting your business from cyber threats and fraud.Bekka is also joined by Jackie from Dress by Jas and Ben and Sarah from Mimic Gifts to talk about the state of retail in Leighton Buzzard.This show was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 17 September 2019

A great show this week, and you might even learn a bit more about Kajagoogoo! So, be seated and get ready for..... TEN superb songs from Vice Squad, Indonesian Junk, Wonk Unit, Brooders, Ruts, True Moon, The New Piccadillys, Das Clamps, Suicide Generation and The Scurge.Vice Squad Cherry Red comp, comedy suburbs, Wonk Unit, Tony has your Facebook comments, WHAMBOLT, problems and solutions, Iron Mike, Leighton Buzzard, Kajagoogoo, last week, funeral, Oslo, From the Vaults, Ruts, Tony's International Gig Guide, Wigan, this week, not a whole lot happening, best ever Clash cover?, no Izzatwat this week, cafepress and we let the Scurge play out the show uninterrupted!Song 1: Vice Squad – Black SheepSong 2: Indonesian Junk – Mean ChristineSong 3: Wonk Unit - CyclistsSong 4: Brooders - MinefieldSong 5: Ruts – WhatthefuckingfuckarewegonnadonowSong 6: True Moon – My RevolutionSong 7: The New Piccadillys – Complete ControlSong 8: Das Clamps – You Got Good Sh*tSong 9: Suicide Generation – Prisoner Of LoveSong 10: The Scurge - Bunch Of Can'ts

Adam Simmonds is the executive chef at The Capital Hotel in Knightsbridge, London. He took over in May after Nathan Outlaw let go of his eponymous restaurant at the historic hotel earlier this year. The chef's career so far has been an illustrious one: he went straight from college in Leighton Buzzard to an apprenticeship at Le Gavroche, followed by roles at The Ritz, Les Saveurs, l'Escargot and Le Manoir. His first head chef position at The Greenway saw him earn 3 AA Rosettes; he won a Michelin star and 4AA Rosettes at Ynyshir in Wales; another star for Danesfield House, as well as 4 AA Rosettes and a 13th position in the Good Food Guide's top 100 restaurant ranking. The chef then sought to open a restaurant in London, following a successful pop-up in Soho, The Test Kitchen, but struggled to find investors, as, he said, "it didn't stack up for them as a viable business." Nonetheless, his position at The Capital is one he feels "very honoured and grateful" for. We spoke to him about his interest in seasonality, his approach to menu design and how he's trying to get more young people working in kitchens. If you enjoyed this we will be uploading a new episode each week - if you are not already become a member of The Staff Canteen and keep up to date: https://www.thestaffcanteen.com/index/register Please support us if you like what we do: https://www.patreon.com/Thestaffcanteen

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux meets Dr Michelle Mazur to talk about her book 3 Word Rebellion. They discuss what a 3 Word Rebellion is, why every business needs one and how you can develop yours.She also meets Laura Hunt from The Loft Box to talk about their business mission and how being clear about it has helped their business grow and communicate effectively with their customers.Bekka also talks to Michael Wendler of Buzzard Networking about their upcoming event as she rounds up the Business What's On and the local business newsThis episode was first played on Leighton Buzz Radio on 3 September 2019

In Part 2 of our 2019 Business Talk Career Special Bekka Prideaux talks to Rebecca Jordan of Watch Your Career Bloom shares lots of advice and gets on her soap box as the two of us talk about what makes a great CV! There are career stories and advice from a few of my fellow Leighton Buzz Radio Presenters, and an exclusive interview with the developers of the Grovebury Road Retail ParkThis episode was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 20 August 2019

In part one of the 2019 Business Talk Careers Special Bekka Prideaux talks about apprenticeships with Richard and Joe from JamCrackers, Freelancing with Ken from Pragmatic PMO, and you can find out about the careers of some of our previous guests including Gemma of GCC Artworks, Alex J Jackson in South Africa of Kaapstad Motorcycle Tours and Safari's,

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux meets Fiona Peck of Pecks Farm Shop to talk Farming, Diversification and Sustainability. Bekka is joined by Jo from Kings Road Boutiques to review The One Thing by Gary Keller and Jay PapasanThis show was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 23 July 2019

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux meets Catherine Kite of Copy Kite and Kica Candles to discuss the challenges of running not one but two businesses. Bekka also reviews Simon Sinek's Start with Why and meets the local independent businesses who celebrated Independents Day on LB Market.The Independents we talked to included:HappydasheryMimic GiftsOven at 224Raven and BroomstickTK FurnitureYirrell ButchersThis show was first broadcast of Leighton Buzz Radio on 9 July 2019

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux talks to Alex Jackson of Kappstad Motorcycle Adventure Tours about how a holiday in South Africa became a business. Priscilla Hansford of Brilliant Publications shares some of the secrets from 50 Secrets from the Science of Persuasion by Goldstein, Martin and Cialdini. Helen Suich tells us about her new shop Bits and Buds.Here are the linksKaapstad Motorcycle Adventure ToursKaapstad on InstagramBrilliant PublicationsBits and Buds This show was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 25 June 2019

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux talks to Fluid Artist Gemma of GCC Artworks about turning her creative hobby into a business and balancing a retail based business with looking after a young family in the school holidays. Angela Jowett of Dolphin Team development tells us about the book 'How to Coach Your Team' which she co-authored with Pam Jones and Viki Holton. Gennaro Borrelli of LB First updates us on a planning application which will have a huge impact on the center of Leighon Buzzard.Here are the links to some of the events we mentionedLeadership Learning LunchBees Knees Business NetworkingThis show was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 11 June 2019

Leadership Development Coach and Consultant Bekka Prideaux talk to Gennaro Borrelli about how the work he does with LB First helps the center of Leighton Buzzard thrive. We take a look at the Leighton Buzzard winners in the 2019 Luton and Bedfirdshire SME Awards, talk about the local business news and events, oh and I review Mel Robbins' book The 5 Second Rule.And here are links to some of the events we mentionedLearning Lunch for local Business OwnersBees Knees Buzz NetworkingThis show was originally broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 28 May 2019

Leadership Development Coach Bekka Prideaux is joined by Chloé Peters from Jam On Toast and Emma Curzon from Olive Tree Marketing Solutions who share loads and loads of hints on how to get the most from your business social media. Genevieve Phillips who reviews Mary Portas' book Work Like A Woman, Sarah Prudames from Mimic gifts tells us all about her new Refill Service.This episode was first aired on Leighton Buzz Radio on 14 May 2019

Stress at Work is a major issue - The Mental Health Foundation tell us that 74% of people felt so stressed last year that they were unable to cope, The Health and Safety Executive report that 57% of work days lost were due to stress and the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development research shows that 37% of organisations are reporting and increase in absences due to stress.In this episode Bekka Prideaux looks at what we can do to reduce these numbers. She talks to three different people to get three different perspectives on the issue. An employee shares how he suffered stress in the workplace, it's impact and what he now does to manage his stress levels. Amanda Smith, Independent HR Consultant shares an organisational perspective and Garry Higgins, a professional who works with individuals and organisations to help them thrive.This episode was originally aired on Leighton Buzz Radio on 30 April 2019Resources SharedThe Health and Safety Executive Stress At WorkThe Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development - The search function will give you lots of great resourcesStress Management SocietyMental Health First Aid

Leadership Coach Bekka Prideaux meets Ken Burrell of Pragmatic PMO to talk about Learning Lessons from Projects.She is also joined by Adam Peters who reviews Good to Great by Jim CollinsPacked with hints and tips that anyone can apply to their work and business, this episode was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 16 April 2019.You can find Ken's book, Learning Lessons from Projects, How it works, why it goes wrong and how you can do it better hereHere are the links to the resources Ken mentionedThe networking group where Bekka and Ken met www.PMOFlashMob.orgArticle on contracting https://pmoflashmob.org/so-you-want-to-get-into-pmo-contracting/ (free registration required)Video series Successes & Scars Shared http://bit.ly/SSSVideosBook on Amazon http://bit.ly/KensLLBookContractor’s HandBook I recommended https://amzn.to/2I35PLpIf you would like to join our business conversation click here.

Leadership Coach Bekka Prideaux meets Rocci Pearson of The Rocci Tree about radical career change and her approach to running her business. She is also joined by Michelle Audouard of Mind For Wellbeing who reviews Mindful Work by David Gelles. Farrah Khan of Leighton Linslade Town Council tells us about an upcoming networking event. Book your place here.Finally, David Kosky of Black Circle Records tell us how he is using World Record Store Day to promote his business. With ideas for everyone, this episode was first aired on Leighton Buzz Radio on 2 April 2019

Leadership Coach Bekka Prideaux meets local brewer Jon d'Este Hoare of The Leighton Buzzard Brewing Company. They talk about working with a small team, the importance of being a local business and part of the community, sustainability, and of course beer! Clare Wildman of You and a Book also joins Bekka to share her review of Raving Fans by Ken Blanchard and Sheldon Bowles. This episode was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 19 March 2019

Leadership Coach Bekka Prideaux meets local florist Helin Suich who started her business, Bits and Buds by offering flower parties for children. Now with a much wider offering she talks to Bekka about the state of the flower industry and how she is leading her business through the uncertainty caused by BREXIT. She shares strategies that could easily be applied to other businesses and industries and even some benefits she is experiencing from the current situation.Bekka also shares a review of one of her favourite business books - The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.This episode was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 5 March 2019

Meet the team behind the latest retailer on Leighton Buzzard High Street – Happydashery. Leadership Coach Bekka Prideaux chats to them about retail, setting up a business and working together. She also shares lots of hints and tips on building effective working relationships. This episode was first broadcast on Leighton Buzz Radio on 19 February 2019

Rachel Graham is a personal trainer and fitness enthusiast based in Leighton Buzzard. She qualified in September 2016 and has been building her business around caring for her young daughter and running a single-handedly running a household ever since. She remembers what it’s like to be unfit, overweight and unmotivated and uses her past experiences to create effective programmes to help and support clients on their journey to becoming confident fitness fanatics too! You can find out more about Rachel here. Inspiring Mummy Club runs fitness challenges every month, where you can get fit whilst being at home. If you'd like more info, visit here to get your free 14 day trial to join our challenge group. Inspiring Mummy Club is all about helping mums who want more: health, wellness, mindset help and mindfulness. It's all about helping you live an elevated life with more fulfilment and happiness. You can find out more at www.InspiringMummyClub.com.

We continue our journey into the latest Cherry Red compilation this week and it has got Paul into a state of toplessness AND earthiness at the same time. Whilst we struggle to come to terms with that particular image, we bring you another nine songs from The Adicts, The A Heads, The Jack Cades, The Raging Nathans, Poptone, KNASH, Monkey, Icon A.D. and Mayham.Burning Britain, Tony has your Facebook comments, Fishtown, Leighton Buzzard, Copper Dave, last week, sanding and varnishing, clowns and skirting boards, royal baby, the weather, St Georges Day, Paul went down to London, Cockliffe House, From the Vaults, Burger King, Tony's International Gig Guide, Wonk Unit tour, Ade Edmondson, Gravves, the week ahead, Oslo, no Izzatwat this week, iTunes reviews and we end on a poem!Song 1: The Adicts - Viva la RevolutionSong 2: The A Heads – Dying ManSong 3: The Jack Cades – Get A LifeSong 4: The Raging Nathans – Florida DaysSong 5: Poptone – Heartbreak HotelSong 6: KNASH - LameSong 7: Monkey – Hitchin A RideSong 8: Icon A.D. - Face The FactsSong 9: Mayhem - Dogsbody

Cherry Red have done it again and we celebrate their new release - Burning Britain. So get ready for nine great songs from No Fun At All, Poison Girls, Demob, Popes Of Chillitown, GBH, The Dahmers, Chron Gen, Action Pact and Murderhouse.Punk, Burning Britain compilation, sound of the suburbs!, Tony has your Facebook comments, Alexa, Pocko, What's In The Tray Today?, Rich Morton Sound, last week, Tony's Movie Review, Paul met up with Skid, From the Vaults, Tony's International Gig Guide, Punky Gig of the Week!, Leighton Buzzard, the week ahead, floor sanding, some secret London meeting, Bad Santa, even more secret meetings, Izzatwat, Pocko! and a reminder of the stations which carry us.Song 1: No Fun At All – The Humdrum WaySong 2: Poison Girls – Pretty PollySong 3: Demob – No Room For YouSong 4: Popes Of Chillitown – Get Off/Get OnSong 5: GBH – No SurvivorsSong 6: The Dahmers – Kiss of DarioSong 7: Chron Gen - RealitySong 8: Action Pact – London BouncersSong 9: Murderhouse – MTV Tweets

In the last but also final programme of the series there are gannets for all the family, but it's the raspberries you need to watch out for. Tyne and also Wear are on the agenda, along with Leighton Buzzard, You and Yours, and the front door. Original beat combo The Garglers make an unwelcome reappearance, as does Terry, and, indeed, June. But will the theme tune explode? Where have all the rostrum cameras gone? And is Don Durbridge as slightly odd as he seems? Goodbye H'Eric!

In this week's barnstorming brouhaha of balderdash, agricultural singer/songwriter Farmer Collins goes more beserker than ever before. There's an exclusive wait as part of our detective serial which I've forgotten the title of, and Kojak tries to get out of Birmingham in his own inimitable style. Despite this, Leighton Buzzard shines forth once again, but do bring a puncture-repair kit just in case.

John Dredge presents a startling report on the year's most shocking household implements. There will also be odd noises of all shapes and sizes, plus an argy-bargy of aquatic goodies including the sound of a very large splash, courtesy of our friends at Thames Water. All this, plus Leighton Buzzard in colour. With Richard Cray, Anna Emerson, Greg Haiste, and James Shakeshaft.

John Dredge says goodbye to 2012, also known as the Chinese Year of the Accoutrement, with yet another one of those crazy end-of-year round-ups of the year’s most shocking household implements. There will also be odd noises of all shapes and sizes, plus an argy-bargy of aquatic goodies including the sound of a very large splash, courtesy of our friends at Thames Water. All this, plus Leighton Buzzard in Color - whoopee! With Richard Cray, Anna Emerson, Greg Haiste, and James Shakeshaft.

Sian Williams and Richard Coles with comedian Lee Mack talking about his life before and after he made it as comic and Paul O'Grady on his enthusiasm for home remedies. Paul Hodgkinson walked to all 92 Football League grounds as his sight deteriorated and John McCarthy travelled on Leighton Buzzard's miniature steam railway with travel writer Monisha Rajesh who journeyed round India by train. Michael Sanderson explains why he stockpiles goods and necessities for a terrible eventuality, Ruth Keeling tells why she is never without her Granny's sewing kit and the actor Fiona Shaw chooses her Inheritance Tracks.Producer: Harry Parker.

Live from Leighton Buzzard (not to be confused with actress Leighton Meester, which sounds like an elitist social networking site for people from the East End of London)...it's Dr (John) Dre(dge).

There are many reasons why classical guitarist Richard Durrant stands out from his fellow musicians. He not only plays beautifully on the guitar and various other instruments but does it barefoot. He is also willing to experiment in the studio and thanks to his own label Longman Records is able to give other acoustic musicians a place to flourish. At the beginning of 2009 Richard's label released Terry Emm's debut album "White Butterflies". Terry is a young singer/songwriter from Leighton Buzzard and his first album is getting rave reviews from respected places like Maverick magazine. The album launch was at the Airport Club, a monthly night hosted by Richard Durrant, at the Ropetackle Arts Centre in Shoreham. In the photo above you can Terry (centre) Richard Durrant (right) and on the left Mark Allen. After the show Xan Phillips interviewed both Terry and Richard about the album, the label and the Airport Club. This podcast also features clips from their excellent albums.