Podcast appearances and mentions of susan spence

Only a few days remain for ambitious female entrepreneurs to send in their applications for the 17th cycle of Going for Growth, the award-winning business development programme. Supported by Enterprise Ireland and KPMG, Going for Growth aids female business owners as they seek to increase revenue, create employment, and export into new markets. The programme is for female entrepreneurs in any sector across the country who are serious about growing their business. There is no charge for those selected to participate. The 17th cycle will mark a major milestone for Going for Growth, with the programme set to accept its 1,000th female entrepreneur since its launch in 2008. Some 60 places are available for the new six-month cycle, which is due to begin with a one-day Launch Forum on January 14, 2025. The deadline for applications for the Going for Growth is midnight on Friday, November 15th. Application forms can be requested from the website - www.GoingforGrowth.com. The programme brings together female entrepreneurs - past participants include Aimee Connolly of Sculpted by Aimee, Shauna Delaney of Liberty HomeCare, and Margaret Rae of Konree Innovation - for monthly peer-to-peer roundtable discussions. These discussions are facilitated by successful businesswomen, known as Lead Entrepreneurs, whose participation is completely voluntary and is done in a spirit of altruism. An incredible EIGHT of this year's 11 Lead Entrepreneurs themselves are former participants of Going for Growth. They are Anne Cusack, formerly Critical Healthcare; Chupi Sweetman-Durney, Chupi; Hannah Wrixon, of Kella and formerly WrkWrk; Jeananne O'Brien, Artizan Food Co.; Leonora O'Brien, formerly Pharmapod; Marissa Carter, Carter Beauty; Oonagh O'Hagan, Meaghers Pharmacy Group; and Tara Beattie, Prepsheets.com. The other three highly successful Lead Entrepreneurs are Fidelma McGuirk, Payslip; Monica Flood, formerly Olas IT, and Susan Spence, formerly SoftCo. Going for Growth has been repeatedly recognised by the EU, OECD, and European Institute of Gender Equality as a key initiative in helping to foster greater ambition among female entrepreneurs and to support their growth aspirations. Between Going for Growth (54) and Starting Strong (28), 82 participants were involved in the 16th cycle. In total, their combined turnover increased from €95.2 million to €105.4 million over the six-month cycle. This represents an increase of €10.2 million (10.7%). They also grew their number of employees by 132 (79 full-time, 53 part-time) to 792 (566 full-time, 226 part-time) over the six months. An end of cycle survey of participants from the 16th cycle of Going for Growth, including Starting Strong, revealed that 93% said that the programme met their expectations and 91% said that they felt nearer to achieving their growth ambitions. All participants reported that they would recommend the programme to others and planned to stay in contact with others from the programme. The support provided does not end on completion of the six-month cycle, with most past participants becoming part of the Going for Growth community. Going for Growth alumni can apply to participate in the Continuing the Momentum programme, which offers Lead Entrepreneur-facilitated roundtables to those looking to continue their growth journey, with the aid of peer support, focused goals, and milestones. Lead Entrepreneurs Aine Denn, formerly Altify, and Fiona O'Carroll, The Digital Mindset, will facilitate the round tables for Continuing the Momentum. CEO of Enterprise Ireland, Leo Clancy, said: "Enterprise Ireland is committed to increasing opportunities for women entrepreneurs and supporting them at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. We strongly believe that key to Ireland's economic success is a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem which utilises the skills, ambition, and talent of a diverse population. Our partnership with Going for Growth is an important element in fostering a supportive eco...

Going for Growth is accepting applications for the 17th cycle of the award-winning business development programme for ambitious female entrepreneurs determined to grow their businesses. Supported by Enterprise Ireland and KPMG, the programme aids female business owners as they seek to increase revenue, create employment, and export into new markets. The 17th cycle will mark a major milestone for Going for Growth, with the programme set to accept its 1,000th female entrepreneur since its launch in 2008. The deadline for applications for the Going for Growth is midnight on Friday, November 15. Application forms can be requested from the website - www.GoingforGrowth.com. Some 60 places are available for the new six-month cycle, which is due to begin with a one-day Launch Forum on January 14, 2025. Female entrepreneurs from any sector who are focused on growth are encouraged to apply. There is no charge for those selected. The programme brings together female entrepreneurs - past participants include Aimee Connolly of Sculpted by Aimee, Shauna Delaney of Liberty HomeCare, and Margaret Rae of Konree Innovation - for monthly peer-to-peer roundtable discussions. These discussions are facilitated by successful businesswomen, known as Lead Entrepreneurs, whose participation is completely voluntary and is done in a spirit of altruism. An incredible EIGHT of this year's 11 Lead Entrepreneurs themselves are former participants of Going for Growth. They are Anne Cusack, formerly Critical Healthcare; Chupi Sweetman-Durney, Chupi; Hannah Wrixon, formerly WrkWrk; Jeananne O'Brien, Artisan Food Co.; Leonora O'Brien, formerly Pharmapod; Marissa Carter, Carter Beauty; Oonagh O'Hagan, Meaghers Pharmacy Group; and Tara Beattie, Prepsheets.com. The other three highly successful Lead Entrepreneurs are Fidelma McGuirk, Payslip; Monica Flood, formerly Olas IT; and Susan Spence, formerly SoftCo. Going for Growth has been repeatedly recognised by the EU, OECD, and European Institute of Gender Equality as a key initiative in helping to foster greater ambition among female entrepreneurs and to support their growth aspirations. Some 57 female entrepreneurs who took part in the 16th cycle of Going for Growth reported growing their total revenue from €91.7m to €98.2m, an increase of 7%. They also grew their number of employees by 88 - from 569, including 421 full-time and 148 part-time, to 657, including 476 full-time to 181 part-time. A survey of participants from the previous cycle of Going for Growth revealed that 94% said that the programme met their expectations and that they felt nearer to achieving their growth ambitions. All participants reported that they would recommend the programme to others and planned to stay in contact with others from the programme. The support provided does not end on completion of the six-month cycle, with most past participants becoming part of the Going for Growth community. Going for Growth alumni can apply to participate in the Continuing the Momentum programme, which offers Lead Entrepreneur-facilitated roundtables to those looking to continue their growth journey, with the aid of peer support, focused goals, and milestones. Lead Entrepreneurs Aine Denn, formerly Altify, and Fiona O'Carroll, The Digital Mindset, will facilitate the round tables for Continuing the Momentum. CEO of Enterprise Ireland, Leo Clancy, said: "Enterprise Ireland is committed to increasing opportunities for women entrepreneurs and supporting them at every stage of their entrepreneurial journey. We strongly believe that key to Ireland's economic success is a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem which utilises the skills, ambition, and talent of a diverse population. Our partnership with Going for Growth is an important element in fostering a supportive ecosystem, as this programme provides excellent support to our incredible women entrepreneurs and leaders on their business journey as they scale and grow and work to achieve their global ambition. ...

Three leading Irish female entrepreneurs offered insight into their experiences of starting and growing a successful business at an Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs event at the Irish Management Institute (IMI) on Friday, June 21. Entrepreneurs Susan Spence, co-founder of SoftCo, Andrea Doolan of Atlantia Clinical Trials, and Kate Scott of HoloToyz addressed and answered audience questions at the IMI Conference Centre on the IMI Campus in Sandyford, Dublin 16. Now in its second year, Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs is supported by Enterprise Ireland and KPMG. Those attending the IMI event had the opportunity to apply for the Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs support programme itself. The Inspiring initiative seeks to ignite a flame among women with entrepreneurial ambitions to start a business, but who may not have yet taken steps towards making their aspiration a reality. It is designed to appeal to women from a variety of backgrounds who are seeking a change of direction, including female professionals and women in senior corporate positions, or those with doctoral and postdoctoral qualifications. Research shows that almost one in five women in Ireland aspire to start their own business, and the initiative is focused on encouraging women to follow through on their entrepreneurial ambitions and establish businesses that are scalable, innovative, and focused on export markets. The IMI event follows events at University of Galway and DkIT aimed at inspiring future female entrepreneurs and informing them about the supports available. Tickets are free but those hoping to attend are requested to register in advance as spaces are limited. Places can be booked here. A further Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs event will take place with Chartered Accountants Ireland set to host its own information evening at its headquarters on Pearse Street in Dublin city on Wednesday, June 26, from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. Speakers at the Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs event on Friday, June 21: Susan Spence is the co-founder of SoftCo, one of Ireland's most successful software companies and a leading procure-to-pay solution provider globally. SoftCo was recently acquired from its founders by Keensight Capital, in one of the largest Irish technology transactions. Susan is a former winner of the Irish Tatler Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Veuve Clicquot Businesswoman of the Year Award, and the Irish Exporter of the year Award. Andrea Doolan is CEO and co-founder of Atlantia Clinical Trials, a leading provider of human clinical studies to the functional food, nutraceutical, medical food and live biotherapeutic sectors. A former winner of the Matheson WMB Female Entrepreneur of the Year Award, Andrea has more than 27 years of experience in the industry, working in both the United States and Ireland. Kate Scott formed her company, HoloToyz, with her husband, Declan Fahy, in 2020. Based in Co. Meath, the company blends augmented reality (AR) with traditional toys, like educational books, puzzles, temporary tattoos, stickers and wall decals, which all come to life in 3D animation when scanned with the HoloToyz app. MC for the evening is Paula Fitzsimons, the founder of Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs and national director of a range of business development initiatives including Going for Growth, Starting Strong, ACORNS and Back for Business. Welcoming her involvement in the IMI event, Susan Spence said: "Having been involved with Going for Growth for over 10 years, it has been great to see how the supporting infrastructure has developed and thrived over that time. I am delighted to be speaking at the upcoming event in the IMI and looking forward to inspiring a new cohort of female entrepreneurs." IMI CEO Shane O'Sullivan said: "With its rich history in developing female leaders, IMI is delighted to be hosting this upcoming Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs event in association with Enterprise Ireland and KPMG. We're pleased to have an outstanding panel of experienced women entr...

Keensight Capital, one of the leading private equity managers dedicated to pan-European Growth Buyout investments, is pleased to announce its investment in SoftCo ("the Company"), a global leader in Procure-to-Pay solutions. Keensight Capital acquired SoftCo from its founders, Jim Coffey and Susan Spence, and will support the Company in its next phase of growth. Established in 1990 and headquartered in Dublin, SoftCo is a fast-growing provider of Procure-to-Pay ("P2P") and Compliance software. SoftCo's solutions streamline financial processes, deliver greater control and visibility over spend and reduce the need for manual intervention. SoftCo's unique machine learning technology offers unrivalled automation rates, and the Company receives the highest customer satisfaction rankings in the industry. SoftCo is one of Ireland's most successful international software companies with global blue-chip customers and operations in the US, Finland, the UK and Ireland. SoftCo has grown to over a million users worldwide with annual recurring revenues growing at over 25% per annum and expected to further accelerate in the coming years. Susan Spence, co-founder of SoftCo, said: "We are proud of how SoftCo has grown and as we step back, the company has never been as strong. SoftCo has the best technology in the market and a growing global customer base. We would like to thank all our employees, customers and partners who joined us on the journey over the last 34 years." Jim Coffey, co-founder of SoftCo, added: "While we had approaches from many potential acquirers, Keensight Capital showed its ability to support the existing management team in achieving the next phase of growth. This was a major factor in our decision to select them." Keensight Capital will capitalise on its extensive knowledge of the Source-to-Pay sector, a large and fast-growing market characterised by increasing digitalisation, to support SoftCo in its next phase of growth. The management team, led by CEO Anton Scott, is investing alongside Keensight Capital and the partnership will drive further value creation through accelerated expansion into the North American market, continued investments in the technology platform and further leveraging partner channels. Yuri Mikhalev, Partner at Keensight Capital, concluded: "Over the years, we got to know the Company and its team well, and have been continuously impressed by SoftCo's unique know-how and leadership in the sector. This has allowed SoftCo to achieve strong profitable growth and remarkable expansion in North America. Leveraging our deep sector expertise from successful investments in Onventis and e-Attestation, we understand SoftCo's market and are well placed to contribute to the company's strategic vision and growth." See more stories here. More about Irish Tech News Irish Tech News are Ireland's No. 1 Online Tech Publication and often Ireland's No.1 Tech Podcast too. You can find hundreds of fantastic previous episodes and subscribe using whatever platform you like via our Anchor.fm page here: https://anchor.fm/irish-tech-news If you'd like to be featured in an upcoming Podcast email us at Simon@IrishTechNews.ie now to discuss. Irish Tech News have a range of services available to help promote your business. Why not drop us a line at Info@IrishTechNews.ie now to find out more about how we can help you reach our audience. You can also find and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Snapchat.

Get ready to celebrate International Women's Day 2023 with our fantastic interview series, "Alpha Females in Procurement - the Lone Road to Leadership." We've been lucky to chat with three phenomenal women: Susan Spence, Vera Rozanova, and Donna Donato. And let me tell you, their stories are truly inspiring! Our host Helene Laffitte has been doing an incredible job guiding the conversations with thoughtful and witty questions. But wait, there's more! Today's episode has a little twist. Our fantastic CEO at CQ and a consulting sourcing expert, Helene Laffitte, is taking the reins today and becoming the storyteller herself! This episode will surely be an eye-opener, shedding light on women's challenges in male-dominated fields. And for all young professionals, get ready to take some notes and find inspiration on how to pave your road to success. And don't worry, gentlemen, you're welcome to tune in too! You will gain valuable insight into the experiences of these impressive women, but you'll also learn how to become a better ally and advocate for gender equality in the workplace. So join us on this journey, and let's celebrate the achievements of women in procurement together! So, what are you waiting for? Grab your headphones and prepare for a powerful, engaging narrative that will leave you feeling empowered and motivated!

As we have finally arrived at the inaugural episode of our Women's Day Special series,"Alpha Women in Procurement - A Lone Road to Leadership." we're thrilled to have the fabulous Susan Spence as our guest. If you're ready to get inspired and maybe even pick up a few career strategies, be sure to join us for this exciting conversation.

Susan Spence left school to complete a secretarial course and is now the President of SoftCo, a hugely successful software company providing finance solutions to the likes of Microsoft, Primark and Lloyd's Bank. She joins us now to chat about her career.

4.00" We started by asking co-host and Softco co-founder Susan Spence that sponsored the Ireland Women's hockey team, that won a World Cup silver medal, if she and Softco just got lucky when they decided to sponsor the unfancied Irish side? Ireland captain, Katie Mullan, describes what it was like when the team learnt they were being sponsored.Katie also describes what it was like for their homecoming with thousands on the streets to greet them.Katie talks about the benefit of having 'big hairy audacious goals' for a business is a huge positive.Hannah explains how she's learnt to put her hand up more often, more determinedly Katie encourages sponsors to engage far more with those that they're sponsoring.Hannah, as a Davy ambassador, explains how Davy uses her with their business.Susan says that Softco are now sponsoring the Ireland men's hockey and she'd like to hear new ideas how Softco could extract value out of it.For a world class team Katie Mullan explains that the Irish hockey team doesn't have a 'home stadium' and that is what she really wishes to see for her sport.Katie tells us why she'd love to go to ArgentinaKatie's 'hire in a heartbeat' is Olympian, Mary PetersHannah's 'hire in a heartbeat', Stephen Bartlett, Diary of a CEO, podcastWe give a shout out for Nick Mulcahy, editor of Business Plus magazine, who has commissioned a monthly column based on That Great Business Show podcast.Also mentioned are Axial3D Davy UCD Jim Coffey Dan Carter Littlewoods, Lidl Leona Maguire KPMG37.00" Horse trainer, Paul Nolan, of Toberona Stables in Enniscorthy, on how to make money out of national hunt horses. His stables are sponsored by Softco, something of a revelation to TeamGBS that stables can be sponsored. Paul explains how he attracts better horses, more owners and competes with bigger, better known trainers. We do ask the hard questions as to where the margins are in the business, but we're not sure if we got an answer! He does explain what sets him apart in particular the meticulous standards he sets. He talks about his best buy ever, a horse that was fifth in Cheltenham.This year Paul has six runners at Cheltenham but he says that the prize money is better in Ireland. He also explains the problems of both Brexit and VAT issues around buying and selling horses in the UK. He names his potential winners as well. He explains what a squeak is regarding a horse and he talks about what is and isn't allowed in naming horse and he was surprised that a horse called Micheal Mor got through the naming system.His 'hire in a heartbeat', his younger father for his exceptional work ethic.Also mentioned are Wexford GAA, Dogpatch Labs and Irish Tech Hub Network Google Hubspot DC Cahalane Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

4.00" Keavy Ryan, partner at law firm A&L Goodbody and an Irish Proshare Association (IPSA) board member joins Dalata Hotels company secretary, Sean McKeon to discuss why the withdrawal of Ulster Bank from the Irish market may throw current Save As You Earn Schemes (SAYE) into disarray. They join co-host Susan Spence (founder Softco) in discussing talent attraction and retention problems due to an inadequate share option scheme that does not match a similar UK scheme, available to companies in Northern Ireland.22.00" Geraldine Jones, founder Skin Formulas, talks about her brand that is sold in Dunnes Stores, Shaws (almost nationwide), Meaghers Pharmacies etc. She has bootstrapped the business herself and she's now hoping to head for the UK market without further investment - unless 'smart money' wants to join her. So how do you take on the might of the big brands (her products are not make up, but nutraceuticals, an important differentiator. Her 'hire in a heartbeat'? Well she chose two (wise woman!). She wants the sectoral knowledge of TeamGBS alumna, Aimee Connolly, as well as the unstinting encouragement of her uncle, also a TeamGBS alumnus, Peter Byrne, CEO of FRS.39.00" Glimpse software founders Oran Mulvey and Shane O'Sullivan (both 26) entertained us with their youthful enthusiasm as well intriguing us with what could be world beating software to help small and large retailers find out who's shopping with them, in store (they compare their software to Google Analytices for bricks and mortar stores). They're currently raising €2m to help with their assault on the UK market and when (not if!) that's successful, they're heading for the US of A. Just listen to their exuberance. It'll lift your day. Their 'hire in a heartbeat', Werner Vogels, CTO and VP at Amazon.59.00" Roisin Carroll, Sales and Marketing Manager, Carroll Estates tells us how she works with her dad, her sister, her brother-in-law, and how they keep the peace. Her real reason to be on That Great Business Show was to try to tell the world about their houses for sale in Malahide, Dublin, but they're already selling like hot cakes so we chatted to her about the family business, Japanese toilets and the TV show, Grand Designs. As we say, we do business differently. Roisin's 'hire in a heartbeat'? Helena Morrissey, mother of nine, former boss of Newton Investments and campaigner for greater female presentations on company boards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What are the stories you are telling yourself about your confidence and self-worth? Do you seek validation externally? How do you give and receive criticism? We look at the cognitive behaviours that we learn during adolescence and how that impacts us in the workplace, the mechanism of the feedback loop, and how to constructively give feedback :)  Concepts/methods taken from: Spence's Children Anxiety Scale by Dr Susan Spence https://www.scaswebsite.com/ National Research Council. 2000. Eager to Learn: Educating Our Preschoolers. Chapter 2 What Does the Science of Learning Contribute to Early Childhood Pedagogy? Washington, DC: The National Academies Press. https://www.nap.edu/read/9745/chapter/4#53 Making friends in primary school can be tricky. Here’s how parents and teachers can help (not derived from here directly, but a practical application of theory) https://theconversation.com/making-friends-in-primary-school-can-be-tricky-heres-how-parents-and-teachers-can-help-107609 “The Subtle Art book”, Mark Manson https://www.bookdepository.com/Subtle-Art-Not-Giving-F-ck-Mark-Manson/9780062457714 Becoming by Michelle Obama (https://becomingmichelleobama.com/) Brene Brown: https://brenebrown.com/. Her two books we talked about were "Rising Strong" and "Daring Greatly" The Sandwich Feedback Method not very tasty https://www.researchgate.net/publication/281034931_The_Sandwich_Feedback_Method_not_very_tasty Situation-Behaviour-Impact Feedback https://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/situation-behavior-impact-feedback.htm (Taken from a workshop from Amanda’s work which was based on “Radical Candor” - they have a website https://www.radicalcandor.com/) Follow us on instagram @freeforacatchup_podcast, Email freeforacatchuppodcast@gmail.com Theme music credit: Give me some answers - The New Fools Sourced from: Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ Disclaimer: All opinions are our own and do not strictly represent the opinions of our religious affiliation (although you'd hope they align with our beliefs, and we definitely endeavour to have a Christian faith-based frame of reference). Also any health information is in general only - see your health professional for your specific needs.

Not all fixed income is the same, having a sophisticated, diverse mix of fixed income in the asset allocation portfolios is important, especially in the more conservative end of the risk spectrum.  Listen to Susan Spence, Vice-President of Portfolio Solutions Group discuss Q1 2019 markets and the sophisticated mix of fixed income in the Conservative, Moderate and Balanced asset allocation portfolios that PSG manages.

Listen to Susan Spence, Vice-President of Portfolio Solutions Group discuss the importance of diversification in asset allocation funds and how it can add value in volatile markets.

Listen to Susan Spence, Vice-President of Portfolio Solutions Group discuss active management and capital preservation in volatile Q3 markets with asset allocation funds.

Susan Spence, Vice-President of Portfolio Solutions Group discuss how PSG incorporates consideration to environmental, social and governance (known as “ESG”) factors on an ongoing basis and in a defined manner as part of PSG’s decision making in managing the asset allocation funds.

Listen to Susan Spence, Vice-President of Portfolio Solutions Group discuss Q2 and long term performance of the PSG managed funds.

Hear from GLC’s Susan Spence, VP of Portfolio Solutions, about how the performance shined for PSG managed asset allocation funds in Q1, 2018.

GLC’s Susan Spence talks the importance of responsible investing and updates how asset allocation funds performed at the end of 2017.

This episode of Big Blend Radio's Champagne Sundays variety show, aired live on Aug. 20, 2017. Jeff Supak of Global Green USA explains how green infrastructure can add capacity to the New Orleans storm water system. Long Beach Peninsula of Washington State with travel writer Linda Kissam ‘Food, Wine & Shopping Diva’, artist Susan Spence of Beach Baskets, and Nancy Allen of Long Beach Peninsula Visitors Bureau & Music in the Gardens Tour. Bestselling author Julia Cameron discuss her new book, ‘LIFE LESSONS: 125 Prayers and Meditations’. www.BigBlendRadio.com

A special announcement from Susan Spence on Spencey on soaps...

Susan Spence previews the week ahead in Eastenders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street. In Eastenders, Denise escapes Lucas's clutches and gives her family the shock of their lives; in Emmerdale, Mark's body is discovered and Nathan's locked up as prime suspect; and in Corrie, John accidentally kills Colin while Chesney meets a girl on his 16th birthday...

Susan Spence previews the week ahead in Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Eastenders. In Corrie, Ryan discovers Sophie and Sian's secret, while John's getting more and more out of his depth. In Emmerdale, Shadrach and Diane bid farewell, but which one of them will be back? And in Eastenders, it's Denise's funeral and Ronnie's secret is out in the open.

Susan Spence previews the week ahead in Emmerdale, Coronation Street and Eastenders. In Emmerdale, Natasha decides to hand herself into the police and Nikhil reveals his secret; in Corrie, Nick declares his love for Leanne and John gets a nasty shock when the real Colin Fishwick returns; and in Eastenders, Lucas identifies a body as being that of Denise and Ben gets sent down for 8 months!

Susan Spence previews the week ahead in Eastenders, Emmerdale and Coronation Street. In Enders, Lucas is back to his killing ways, but is Denise really dead? In Emmerdale, Nathan rubs Cain up the wrong way, Holly's back on the drugs and Charlie's dying! While in Corrie, Carla's back in town and has Nick firmly in her sights.

Susan Spence previews the week ahead in Coronation Street, Eastenders and Emmerdale. In Enders, the game's up for Lucas as Owen's body is unearthed; in Emmerdale, Natasha learns the identity of her blackmailer and in Corrie, David has a plan to split up Tina and Graeme.

Susan Spence previews the week ahead in Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Eastenders. Graeme and Tina have to face the music as they're forced to tell David and Jason about their fledgling relationship. In Emmerdale, Natasha freaks out when she receives flowers from Mark. And in Eastenders, Stacey gives birth to a baby girl, while Max is devastated when he discovers Tanya is engaged.

Susan Spence previews the week ahead in Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Eastenders. In Corrie, Nick and Peter nearly come to blows, Graeme is Tina's new love and John's double life unravels. In Emmerdale, Aaron sleeps with Jackson and Nathan declares war on Declan and Natasha, while in Eastenders, Denise is in for a big shock and Danny's lies start to catch up with him.

Susan Spence previews the week ahead in Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Eastenders. In Corrie, the verdict's revealed in Gail's murder trial and the Street comes to terms with the grisly events at Underworld. Will Nicola get married or be banged up in Emmerdale? While in Eastenders, Phil's in danger of losing his children and Lucas has murder in mind...

Susan Spence previews the week ahead in Coronation Street, Emmerdale and Eastenders. In Corrie, two people die in Tony's quest for revenge and Gail's trial falls apart. Natasha and Declan start a secret affair and David's greed gets the better of him in Emmerdale. While in Eastenders, the Walford gang head off on a trip which leaves Lucy cast out and Lucas has another victim in his sights...

Rumours are that Simon Cowell is being lined up for a Knighthood. The ash cloud is closing in on us again, and Susan Spence joins me to chat about the Soaps.

Discover Leeds! A thriving, vibrant Yorkshire city that's rich in culture and heritage, with shopping deemed to be the Knightsbridge of the north and nightlife to suit all tastes. Susan Spence takes you on a whirlwind trip of Leeds, visiting along the way, the Henry Moore Institute, the stunning Victoria Quarter and the best place to enjoy a coffee!

Discover Edinburgh! Located on the east coast, Scotland's ancient capital boasts an eclectic mix of galleries and museums, international festivals and probably the most famous castle in the world. Susan Spence introduces takes you on a whirlwind trip of the city, visiting along the way, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Yacht Brittania and of course, the jewel in the crown, Edinburgh castle.

Discover Cardiff! A compact and diverse city, the capital of Wales has unique attractions, historic buildings and one of Europe's top waterfront developments. Susan Spence takes you on a whirlwind trip of Cardiff, visiting along the way, the Millenium Stadium and Cardiff Castle, as well as discovering the story behind Welsh Love Spoons!

Discover Southampton! An historic city and world class port that's within easy reach of the beautiful New Forest. Susan Spence takes you on a whirlwind trip of Southampton, visiting along the way, the Titanic exhibition and the Old Town, as well as discovering the historic terminus where the ill-fated Titanic passengers and crew sailed from.

Discover London! One of the world's most interesting cities with a rich and varied history, as well as first class cultural attractions and entertainment. Susan Spence takes you on a whirlwind trip of Mayfair and Piccadilly, visiting along the way, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and the world-famous Fortum and Mason.

Discover Glasgow! Located on the west coast, Scotland's biggest city is full of architecture, attractions and character. No wonder it was crowned European City of Culture in 1990 as well as the city of Architecture and Design in 1999! Susan Spence takes you on a whirlwind trip of Glasgow, visiting along the way, the Willow Tea Rooms and the Kelvingrove Art Gallery, as well as offering tips on what to sample from Scotland's Larder.

Discover York! Renowned for its exquisite architecture, quaint cobbled streets and the iconic York Minster. Susan Spence takes you on a whirlwind trip of York, visiting along the way, the Jorvik Centre, York Dungeon and the world-famous Betty's Tearooms!

Discover Portsmouth! Situated on the south-coast, Portsmouth is the UK's only island city - no wonder then that it's also known as the Waterfront city. Susan Spence takes you on a whirlwind trip of Portsmouth, visiting along the way, the Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays, as well as taking a walk on the glass floor of the Spinnaker Tower!

Why it's better to stay in on Valentines Day, when will WAGs learn and Susan Spence in the studio.

I'm travelling to Teddington, and will be using my Oyster, soap review with Susan Spence, lottery rollover, Peter Pan gene that keeps you young, no one writes love letter, and clashing over the best puddings

Waking up this morning to a light dusting of snow, but only in Twickenham! A health warning is released in connection to the new Disney film and Susan Spence gives us a soap roundup

It seems most people tuned in to see the controversial Heather Mills McCartney dancing on ice - but aren't the public supposed to not like her? Plus a soap review with Susan Spence.

Steve discusses a new diet pill, Joe McElderry and New Year's Resolutions. Plus he is joined by Susan Spence live in the studio for your Christmas soap update

Steve gets very excited about Christmas by decorating the studio, talks about getting a Christmas tree with Susan Spence and reads a moving poem about a soldier at Christmas time. We really are going all Christmassy!

Steve looks at electronic hamsters (?!?), Stephen Gately's funeral, Eastenders cutbacks, and whether we should get some Scottish crisp flavours for Susan Spence

Steves joined by Susan Spence as they go through the best bits of this weekends TV.

Discover Portsmouth! Situated on the south-coast, Portsmouth is the UK's only island city - no wonder then that it's also known as the Waterfront city. Susan Spence introduces you to the Holiday Inn, then takes you on a whirlwind trip of Portsmouth, visiting along the way, the Historic Dockyard and Gunwharf Quays, as well as taking a walk on the glass floor of the Spinnaker Tower!

Discover Glasgow! Located on the west coast, Scotland's biggest city is full of architecture, attractions and character. No wonder that it was crowned European City of Culture in 1990 as well as the city of Architecture and Design in 1999. Susan Spence introduces you to the Holiday Inn Theatreland, then takes you on a whirlwind trip of Glasgow, visiting along the way, the Willow Tea Rooms, the Kelvingrove Art Gallery and tips on what to sample from Scotland's Larder.

Discover Cardiff! A compact and diverse city, the capital of Wales has unique attractions, historic buildings and one of Europe's top waterfront development. Susan Spence introduces you to the Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre, then takes you on a whirlwind trip of Cardiff, visiting along the way, the Millenium Stadium and Cardiff Castle as well as discovering the story behind Welsh Love Spoons!

Discover Edinburgh! Located on the east coast, Scotland's ancient capital boasts an eclectic mix of galleries and museums, international festivals and probably the most famous castle in the world. Susan Spence introduces you to the Holiday Inn Edinburgh, then takes you on a whirlwind trip of the city, visiting along the way, Holyrood Palace, the Royal Yacht Brittania and of course, the jewel in the crown, Edinburgh castle.

Discover York! Renowned for its exquisite architecture, quaint cobbled streets and the iconic York Minster. Susan Spence introduces you to the Holiday Inn overlooking York race course, then takes you on a whirlwind trip of York, visiting along the way, the Jorvik Centre, York Dungeon as well as the world-famous Betty's Tearooms!

Discover Southampton! An historic city and world class port that's within easy reach of the beautiful New Forest. Susan Spence introduces you to the Holiday Inn, then takes you on a whirlwind trip of Southampton, visiting along the way, the Titanic exhibition and the Old Town as well as discovering the historic terminus where the ill-fated Titanic passengers and crew sailed from.

Discover Stratford-upon-Avon! Situated on the banks of the River Avon amidst the beautiful Warwickshire countryside, the birthplace of William Shakespeare is one of the most visited tourist destnations in the UK. Susan Spence introduces you to the Holiday Inn, then takes you on a whirlwind trip of Stratford-upon-Avon, visiting along the way, Shakespeare's Birthplace and the Falstaff Experience, as well as discovering where Dame Judi Denich likes to eat when she comes to town!

Discover London! One of the world's most interesting cities with a rich and varied history as well as first class cultural attractions and entertainment. Susan Spence introduces you to the Holiday Inn Mayfair, then takes you on a whirlwind trip of Mayfair and Piccadilly, visiting along the way, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and the world-famous Fortum and Mason.

Discover Leeds! A thriving, vibrant Yorkshire city that's rich in culture and heritage, with shopping deemed to be the Knightsbridge of the north and nightlife to suit all tastes. Susan Spence introduces you to the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza, then takes you on a whirlwind trip of Leeds, visiting along the way, the Henry Moore Institute, the stunning Victoria Quarter and the best place to enjoy a coffee!

Another puncture, who's big in Germany?, condoms for 12 year olds, and Susan Spence with the papers and Darren answering gadget queries - including a special guest appearance

Some stupid people get drunk and then wonder why they get chucked off the plane after saying one of their friends is a terrorist, Susan Spence brings in some 'lucky tatties', and a day out at the castle...

The tale of the woman who doesn't want you to look at her postcard; Grant Museum of Zoology; not hurting Ian Huntley's feelings; and discussing haircuts with Susan Spence