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PCRfm breakfast host Kev Lawrence and Peterborough journalist John Baker take a look at all things Peterborough
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Jamie Jones is Vice Principal (Operations & Infrastructure) at ARU Peterborough and Chair of the Peterborough United Foundation.In the first part of our chat at the University, we cover its rapid four year growth and future plans; how students are supported and the challenges facing them; and working with employers.We're always looking for interesting guests to tell their Peterborough story - email us at peterboroughpodcast@gmail.com
Jackson van Uden is an award winning historian and political theorist who specialises in dictators and power and is a History PhD Candidate at Royal Holloway, University of London. He lives in Longthorpe in Peterborough and is a director of the Katharine of Aragon Festival.In this podcast he talks about how Henry VIII's wives are gaining prominence; the magic of Peterborough Cathedral; and the current political scene locally, nationally and internationally.Jackson's channel can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/historywithjacksonWe're always looking for interesting guests to tell their Peterborough story - email us at peterboroughpodcast@gmail.com
Louise Thirlwall is Head of Place & Partnerships at Peterborough Cultural Alliance, which helps creative culture grow by investing in people and places – working to enable diverse voices to be heard and supporting everyone to have the chance to take part in meaningful arts and heritage opportunities. In this podcast we examine Peterborough's 2029 City of Culture bid; look at the success of challenges in promoting culture in the city; chat about what makes it a special city; and find out what inspires Louise.Find out more about the Alliance here: https://peterboroughculturalstrategy.org.ukAnd Peterborough Tourism Group here: https://discoverpeterborough.co.uk/We're always looking for interesting guests to tell their Peterborough story - email us at peterboroughpodcast@gmail.com
Tasha Dalton has been principal at City College Peterborough since 2024.In this 30-minute podcast learn about her inspirations; the future of the college; what she thinks of a possible ban on social media for under-16 year olds; lifelong learning; and the college's links with PCC. Find out more about the college here: https://citycollegepeterborough.ac.ukWe're always looking for interesting guests to tell their Peterborough story - email us at peterboroughpodcast@gmail.comOther pods of interest:How Safer Off the Streets is helping rough sleepers across Peterborough: https://youtu.be/-gFAvyDjUM8The Peterborough charity aiding victims of domestic abuse: https://youtu.be/Kk_N0m0jg6gThe Battle agains littering in Peterborough: https://youtu.be/kYL6sorhRGU
There are a huge number of events across #Peterborough in the first week of February - here's a good selection. Email peterboroughpodcast@gmail.com to be included and check us out on Youtube, tiktok and Insta
A new weekly five minute podcast featuring #music, #arts, #books, #health and much more across the city in late January. Let us know if you want to add to the list for next week at peterboroughpodcast@gmail.com
Rizwan Rahemtulla is president of the Husaini Islamic Centre in Burton Street, Peterborough.He was born in Uganda and moved to the UK at the age of four as a refugee thanks to the infamous reign of Idi Amin, before arriving in Peterborough in the mid-1980s.He has held many posts within Equality Diversity & Human Rights Advisor on a voluntary basis.His many other positions throughout his life include being chair for UNISON’s Self-Organised Black Members Group (Police & Justice Branch); Executive member of the Peterborough Inter-Faith Council, and being on the Muslim Council of Peterborough and Joint Mosques Council. In this chat he tells John about how important self-improvement is for young people; the challenges of policing; and whether he would ever consider becoming a politician.
Safer off the Streets is an umbrella charity that brings together multiple agencies in tackling rough sleeping in Peterborough.We spoke to the organisation's Chair of trustees Anna Lee about Peterborough's challenges, the way forwards, and how life working in the private sector didn't prepare her for the mentality of rough sleeping.Find out more here: https://saferoffthestreets.co.uk/
Littering is a scourge of every city in the world - including #Peterborough. Thankfully the team of volunteers known as the Litter Wombles clear up areas of the city regularly - they're up to nearly 50,000 bags this year so far.We spoke to Harry Machin in Parnwell about the work the Wombles do - as well as the potential of community cleanups to provide purpose for the unemployed, how to clean a Parkway, the McDonalds vs Morrisons 'turf war', and things volunteers have found which even included a box of kittens.#CommunityCleanUp #Volunteer #LocalPark #CommunityAction #MakingADifference #ResidentAction #NeighborhoodPride
In the return of the Peterborough Podcast we speak to Lynn and Pete from Tacos and Flipflops, a vegan cafe in Peterborough, on cruelty to animals, launching a business, and much more.https://tacosandflipflops-23457721184.mywebsite.im/Watch all of our videos here: https://www.youtube.com/@peterboroughpodcastFollow us on social media - search for Peterborough Podcast
We speak to Caroline Ignatius, who describes how dementia has affected her family and the inspiration behind her drive to help sufferers. Plus, we preview Posh at Wembley, the On The Green festival and Peterborough Celebrates.
We spoke to Jordan from JHB Tattoo Removal on Park Street in central Peterborough, on tattoo trends; the New Leaf project to help those who have troubles or trauma in their past; and the city itself.Episodes you might like: Nightlife in Peterborough and what we need: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4AWEeMu5uoA chat with Peterborough's most famous street artist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VIeEaSFl3JMThe challenge for Arts and culture in Peterborough; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dVwG-toKTv0
John and Kev look at upcoming events for spring and summer in Peterborough. We look at response to a clip from our last show which had half a million views across Europe, and speak to Kate Hall from Jumped up Theatre - on dance, young people, and arts provision in Peterborough.
John and Kev enjoy a robust discussion with Steve Jason of the Met Lounge, on gigs, transport in Peterborough and ARU. We put forward the case for the new permits at the Recycling Centre, and discuss the regeneration of Lincoln Road - and why we need buy-in from residents and businesses.
John and Kev examine the opening of Peterborough Film Office, and what it could mean for the city. We uncover the truth about how wasteful we are with food disposal; and chat to Peterborough MP Andrew Pakes and Steven Pettican of Light project Peterbrough. Plus we respond to listener feedback!
Kev and John speak to Faz from Goldstar Taxis, on how they're supporting a campaign for more female drivers. We reflect on a campaign to help Peterborough Cathedral stave off closure; a potential change for the Posh badge; and how the city council decided on the future of the Showground.
John and Kev speak to the guys at the Big Fellas Weight Loss podcast from Peterborough, on their journey, sport, and outrunning the knife and fork. We look at the budget proposals and how they affect the Lido, council tax and social care, and the latest news on a new food hall for Peterborough.
John and Kev return and discuss new openings for the city, including Odeon, Fraser Group, Sostrene Green, Wingstops, and Thai restaurants. John details his walk with the police, and we speak to Shangkari Balenderan, a leading Women’s Healer and Mentor - on health, wellbeing and the workplace.
Kev and John speak to Cathedral Vice Dean Tim Alban Jones - on his background, Covid, how to remain calm in the world, and summer events. We look at the latest vandalism at Central Park, defibrilators, and Posh.
We're asking Peterborough people to spend two minutes to clean up their streets - and it's gained mixed opinions. We speak to Naomi Procter on marketing the New and Key Theatres, learn about our new Youth MPs and artwork, and Peterborough's celebration of the Great Escape.
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