The Parched Pea Pod

On this bonus episode of The Parched Pea Podcast John Gillmore chats to Preston-born animator Nick Park, (and not forgetting Wallace and Gromit) at the city’s reimagined Harris Museum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore continues his journey around Winckley Square and heads up Winckley Street to speak to some of the amazing independent local businesses including craft ale bar Winckley Street Ale house and  to Green Pheasant Gifts where he talks to shop owner Jade about her remarkable career change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gilly speaks to Gail Newsham, a local historian who has worked on documenting the history of the original Lionesses,  Preston's Dick, Kerr Ladies, one of the most famous and pioneering women’s football teams in history.  Also in this episode Gilly talks to Jenny Patel who runs her own Bollywood dancing group in the city and we hear from David Clayton, founder of 'Wot Wud U Do' which is a local youth organisation helping to support young people with education through engagement. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore visits St Georges in Preston and speaks to Father David Craven about his time at the Church plus also chats to veterans and volunteers of the 'Sand Bag Cafe'.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore speaks to local entertainer Alma Stuart-Burgess about her experiences as a blue coat at holiday camps, stories from the local entertainment scene and also shares the words of advice given to her from comedian Victoria Wood. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore speaks to Kailash Parekh MBE who tells how she arrived in Preston from India via East Africa at the tender age of just five. She shares her memories of transitioning to a new country at such a young age and her work later in life as an education professional, campaigner and community worker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gilly speaks to our podcast sponsor, Cosy Homes in Lancashire, which helps secure free government funding to help people across Lancashire make their homes warmer, more energy efficient, and cheaper to run. The scheme is supported by 13 local authorities in Lancashire and we hear from people who have benefited from the free scheme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gilly wanders down the historic Georgian Square located in the heart of Preston where suffragette Edith Rigby once lived - Winckley Square - where he meets those fighting to preserve the future of this city oasis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Gilly takes a stroll down Friargate in Preston and calls in to one of the oldest bookshops in the country and also speaks to the owner of That Comic Shop, also on Friargate, and hears about community events in the city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode our host John 'Gilly' Gilmore hears the remarkable story of Lady Milena Grenfell-Baines, known for being one of the "Winton children" rescued from Czechoslovakia by Sir Nicholas Winton before WWII.She was separated from her family at age nine and was put on a train bound for England to flee Nazi persecution, eventually settling in Preston. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The most Prestonian of podcasts is returning for Series 2 - and it's bigger and better.The Parched Pea Podcast is hosted by legendary city broadcaster John ‘Gilly’ Gillmore who gets out and about to speak with some of the fascinating cast of characters who make up the Lancashire city of Preston.This series is a collaboration between Lancashire Post, Blog Preston, and new for this series - Central Radio.Named after Preston delicacy Parched Peas, the podcast is being supported by Cosy Homes in Lancashire which aims to help individuals across the country to make their homes warm and keep energy bills down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode John chats to Christine Cort about the process of building Chew's Yard and her plans for the future to revamp the street and make it a beautiful, vibrant street open to everyone.The Parched Pea Podcast is a collaboration between Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post, with Gilly exploring the people and places which make the city tick and will be available on Spotify, Apple and all other major podcast apps via Podfollow with new episodes being released each Wednesday.The podcast has been supported by Preston Markets, where a number of the interviews were recorded, and Preston’s Business Improvement District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John speaks with Adrian Livesey who has been on the market for more than two decades - what life is like, his regulars and more.Abigail Lewis and Karen See, artists and models, then join John to chat about how they've been involved with a new photography exhibition at the Market Hall.The Parched Pea Podcast is a collaboration between Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post, with Gilly exploring the people and places which make the city tick and will be available on Spotify, Apple and all other major podcast apps via Podfollow with new episodes being released each Wednesday.The podcast has been supported by Preston Markets, where a number of the interviews were recorded, and Preston’s Business Improvement District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John takes us back to the 1980s when TV documentary Lovat Road focused on all things Preston, as he speaks with Lynn Eastham who appeared in the show.Plus one of the city's stalwarts, florist Margaret Mason, recounts her meetings with the Queen and how at 88 she has no plans for retirement.The Parched Pea Podcast is a collaboration between Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post, with Gilly exploring the people and places which make the city tick and will be available on Spotify, Apple and all other major podcast apps via Podfollow with new episodes being released each Wednesday.The podcast has been supported by Preston Markets, where a number of the interviews were recorded, and Preston’s Business Improvement District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We visit Adrian Murrel as he talks us through his house full of black heritage and his experiences of growing up in the city and how he hopes the Windrush Festival can continue to grow to be the city's 'kindest' event.The Parched Pea Podcast is a collaboration between Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post, with Gilly exploring the people and places which make the city tick and will be available on Spotify, Apple and all other major podcast apps via Podfollow with new episodes being released each Wednesday.The podcast has been supported by Preston Markets, where a number of the interviews were recorded, and Preston’s Business Improvement District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From murals to music, John explores who is sounding the right notes in Preston's artistic scene.He speaks with Shawn Sharpe who has quickly gained a reputation for brilliant murals across the side of city buildings.Plus we visit Action Records - a mainstay of the city's music scene over the past 40 years - and speak with owner Gordon Gibson.The Parched Pea Podcast is a collaboration between Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post, with Gilly exploring the people and places which make the city tick and will be available on Spotify, Apple and all other major podcast apps via Podfollow with new episodes being released each Wednesday.The podcast has been supported by Preston Markets, where a number of the interviews were recorded, and Preston’s Business Improvement District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The first episode of the Parched Pea Podcast is all about Preston’s Food. John heads to Lune Street Chippy to talk to Fred all about his life owning a chip shop and working through Covid, and also pays a visit to the city's social media sensations The SpudBros who have amassed 2million followers on TikTok with their jacket potato antics.The Parched Pea Podcast is a collaboration between Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post, with Gilly exploring the people and places which make the city tick and will be available on Spotify, Apple and all other major podcast apps via Podfollow with new episodes being released each Wednesday.The podcast has been supported by Preston Markets, where a number of the interviews were recorded, and Preston’s Business Improvement District. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

*Trailer - new series coming soon* What makes Preston and its people tick is being explored in a new podcast hosted by a familiar voice in the city. The Parched Pea Podcast is brought to you by Blog Preston and the Lancashire Post and features local radio legend John 'Gilly' Gillmore.Supported by his producers Ellie Browning and Sasha Wiltshire, the broadcaster gets out and about to speak with some of the fascinating cast of characters who make up the city. Episodes of the podcast, which is named after Preston delicacy Parched Peas, include conversations about art, identity, sense of place, nostalgia, history, the future and the challenges the city faces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.