Morning interviews

The South West Blood Bikes is a charity run by volunteers, delivering essential work across Devon. Chairman Mark Bentley spoke to Laura James about the group, and their Christmas coffee morning

Petroc College have opportunities for people to reskill, and retrain, as well as retake subjects such as GCSE Maths and English. Jo Byrne, Director of Progressive Studies, and Jenn Fuller, Project Manager, spoke to Laura James about this and the Skills Bootcamps

Steve Payne from K9 Focus spoke to Laura James about the work of the charity this year, and what they're planning for 2024

Ian Bennett from the Wave Project North Devon spoke to Laura James about the Big Give, surfing Santa's and NHS Junior Doctors in the sea

North Devon Hospice wants the community to support its Christmas Wish appeal. Leo Cooper spoke to Laura James

Hazel Knight from the Queens and Landmark Theatres spoke to Laura James about upcoming shows

Suse Rolfe spoke to Laura James about the work of the North Devon Wardens, and gave us some advice about what we should and shouldn't feed our pets

A 'Reclaim the Night' parade is being planned in Barnstaple on 9th December. Jess Taylor from North Devon Against Domestic Abuse spoke to Laura James

The Wave Project is fundraising with the Big Give Christmas Challenge. Jasmine Bennett spoke to Laura James

Hazel Knight from the Queens and Landmark theatres spoke to Laura James about upcoming shows

An exhibition of art, "A Darker Christmas" will be at StudioKind in Braunton. Curator, Jody Medland, spoke to Laura James

The UK Wild Otter Trust is running a Christmas auction and is taking part in the Big Give. Founder Dave Webb explained it when he spoke to Laura James

Mini First Aid North Devon and West Somerset hopes to help equip parents with skills to protect their children. Sarah Saundry spoke to Laura James

12 year old Lottie Brown from Yelland is a BMX British Champion. She spoke to Emma Marston

Devon author Bruce Harris spoke to Laura James about his new book "Roxanne Riding Hood and Other Dubious Tales"

Edukid is a charity in Bideford that supports children living in poverty and conflict in other countries. Rosie Jones spoke to Laura James

Hazel Knight from the Queens and Landmark Theatres spoke to Laura James about upcoming shows

The Special Olympics North Devon gives the opportunity for people with learning difficulties and disabilities to take part in training and competitions locally, and further afield. Julie Kemish-Mills spoke to Laura James

The Children's Hospice South West Incredible Hike is happening next May, a 3 day guided walk from Minehead to Croyde. Kate Romo explained how you can get involved

Wings South West and The Pickwell Foundation have worked alongside each other with regards to supporting the Ukrainian community in North Devon. They want to say thank you with a special event, and they're still looking for hosts in the area. Andy Best and Susannah Baker spoke to Laura James

Plans for the offshore windfarm off Saunton Sands are continuing, a collaboration between Cobra and Floatation Energy. Helen Cooper and Finola O'Neill, local residents, spoke to Laura James

A free Christmas day lunch is being planned in Bideford. Rose Young-French spoke to Laura James

The Moon is heading to the Pannier Market in Barnstaple! Lee Baxendale explained how it'll work when he spoke to Laura James

Hazel Knight from the Queens and Landmark theatres spoke to Laura James about upcoming shows

It's International Men's Day on Sunday 19th November. Ambassador for International Men's Day UK, Mark Brooks OBE, spoke to Laura James

The Root Cause Project supports veterans living in North Devon. Roy Goddin spoke to Laura James

The North Devon Voluntary Services recognised the hard work of volunteers across the area with an award ceremony. Organisers Marie Gould and Jill Bond spoke to Laura James

The 16 Days of Action hopes to raise awareness and put an end to violence against women and girls. Jess Taylor from North Devon Against Domestic Abuse spoke to Laura James

Let's Talk Together is a peer support group in South Molton, which aims to help us talk about our mental health. Yasmine Harman spoke to Laura James

Jasmine Bennett spoke to Laura James about the Wave Project North Devon, their volunteers, a trip to California and what they've got planned for the near future

Paul Rossiter runs a weight loss group for men in Devon. He spoke to Laura James about 'Gutless'

Hazel Knight spoke to Laura James about upcoming shows at the Queens and Landmark theatres

Suse Rolfe spoke to Laura James about the North Devon Wardens, firework displays and how to care for our pets, and the new rules about dangerous dogs

Devon author Sir Michael Morpurgo received an honorary Doctorate at the Petroc College graduation ceremony, where he spoke to Laura James 

Dr Sean Mackney, Principal of Petroc College, spoke to Laura James on the Graduation Day in Barnstaple

Petroc College students of Higher Education celebrated their Graduation, where they spoke to Laura James

Director of Higher Education at Petroc College, Caroline Chipperfield, spoke to Laura James about Graduation Day, the opportunities available and the open event at the Barnstaple campus

K9 Focus is looking for new volunteers to support the charity. Steve Payne spoke to Laura James

The House With Chicken Legs is coming to the Queens Theatre in Barnstaple, and James Seager spoke to Steve Jones

The Voice Radiothon is raising money for Young Lives Vs Cancer. From the charity, Katherine Sawyer, joined Laura James in the studio, alongside Head of Volunteering for North Devon, Teresa Gibbons and fundraiser Joe Talbot-Adams, who also received support from the charity

The Voice Radiothon is raising money for Young Lives V's Cancer and North Devon Against Domestic Abuse. Jess Taylor from NDADA spoke to Laura James

White Cross Offshore Windfarm Ltd, which is a joint venture between Cobra and Floatation Energy, has submitted its onshore planning application to North Devon Council. Local residents Helen Cooper and Finola O'Neill spoke to Laura James

Hazel Knight from the Queens and Landmark Theatres spoke to Laura James about upcoming shows

North Devon Surf Therapy (CIC) hopes to help support people across the region, including schools, carers and the armed forces. Michelle Harding spoke to Laura James

North Devon Life Coach, Marie Gould, gave us tips to encourage a happy and healthy mindset, when she spoke to Laura James

Devon musician and author, Graham Sclater, spoke to Laura James about his writing, working on cruise ships, and working with Jimi Hendrix

General Manager of Let's Go! in Barnstaple, Kat Harvey, spoke to Laura James about how the cost of living crisis has affected the business and how the bowling company is excited for Halloween

The Barnstaple Round Table fireworks will raise money for Children's Hospice South West and Families in Grief (FiG). Vice Chair of the Round Table, and firework organiser, Mike Jewell, spoke to Laura James

Hazel Knight spoke to Laura James about upcoming shows at the Queens and Landmark theatres

Local band, Dogleg, are heading back into the studio, as they explained when they spoke to Laura James

Felix Milton from Philip J Milton & Co gave us some financial advice about risk taking when he spoke to Laura James

Andrew from Peak Online, along with Sarah from the North Devon Biosphere spoke to Hopps about the Peak Online Tri event. It raised £3920 for the Biosphere Foundation, as they explained

TV Presenter, Gail Porter is bringing her standup show 'Hung, Drawn and Portered' to the Queens Theatre in Barnstaple next February. She spoke to Laura James

Deano and the Cruisers are performing at Northam to raise money for Childrens Hospice South West. Dean from the band, and Gubs Hayer from CHSW spoke to Laura James

Barnstaple Town Clerk, Rob Ward, cycled from Land's End to John O'Groats with his children Daniel and Rebecca. They raised money for the Mayor's charities, as Rob explained when he spoke to Laura James

Caroline Chipperfield, Director of Higher Education, and Gail Whenman, Director of Technical Studies at Petroc College spoke to Laura James about the facilities, sports provisions at Tarka Leisure Centre and the upcoming Open Event at the college 

Hazel Knight from the Queens and Landmark theatres spoke to Laura James about forthcoming shows

North Devon Council is asking residents to share their views in a public consultation as the Dogs Public Space Protection Order (PSPO) comes up for renewal. Suse Rolfe spoke to Laura James

The Samaritans are recruiting for new volunteers in North Devon. Brian Empringham told Laura James what training would be involved

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Clinical nurse specialists, Claire Herlihy and Amy Barrow spoke to Laura James, explaining how women and men should be checking, and how to seek advice

Steve Payne from K9 Focus spoke to Laura James about the dogs up for adoption, recent fundraising events and the upcoming open day for new volunteers

Malcom Prescott, Managing Director of Webbers estate agents spoke to Laura James about the current housing market in North Devon

Ian Bennett from the Wave Project North Devon spoke to Laura James about adaptive surfing, Halloween events and a surf trip to Lanzarote 

Isaac Kenyon completed a full Iron man challenge in North Devon, wearing a weighted vest to symbolise mental health challenges. He spoke to Laura James

Hazel Knight from the Queens and Landmark theatres spoke to Laura James about upcoming shows

Emma Bray ,was recently diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease, and wanted to say thank you to the charity supporting her (MNDA). Emma spoke to Laura James

Barnstaple author, Alexander Cousins is raising money through the sales of his books, for a friend currently undergoing medical treatment for a malignant brain tumour

Chairman of the Appledore Pilot Gig Club, Steve Lock, spoke to Laura James about the clubs recent successes

The Barnstaple Lions Club are collecting items to deliver to the people of Ukraine on Saturday 30th Sept at the Freedom Centre. Mandy Noble spoke to Laura James 

Hazel Knight from the Queens and Landmark theatres spoke to Laura James about upcoming performances 

Emma Marston spoke to The Entitled Sons ahead of their gig in Devon

A charity event, Gaia Flow, is returning to North Devon to raise support for Encompass South West. Emma Lowe from Saltwater Gaia, Rachel Roberts from Infinite Flow, and Claire Fisher, Chief Officer of Encompass South West spoke to Laura James 

The North Devon Hospital charity, Over and Above, is encouraging us to take part in a Fire and Glass walk in the centre of Barnstaple on 18th November. Andy Keeble spoke to Laura James 

 Exeter Dementia Action Alliance founder and author of United: Caring for our loved ones living with Dementia, Gina Awad, spoke to Laura James on World Alzheimer's Day

Devon based theatre company, Le Navet Bete, bring King Arthur to life on stage at the Queens Theatre in Barnstaple. Al Dunn spoke to Laura James

Two local adventurers are planning a run, up mountains in Gran Canaria and Tenerife! Scott Butler and Justin Duerden explained their trip and the reasons behind it when they spoke to Laura James

A family fun day and 'Skateathon' is being planned in Rock Park, Barnstaple, on Saturday 23rd September. Rosie from Barnstaple Town Council and Verity from Skate Molton CIC spoke to Laura James

Author Jodi May has written a series of novels. 'Hill Academy' is set in and around Ilfracombe and Barnstaple, as Jodi explained to Laura James

Hazel Knight from the Queens and Landmark Theatres spoke to Laura James about upcoming events and shows

Matt Wallin from the Hive Health and Well Being Centre in Bideford spoke to Laura James

A charity beer festival is being held to raise funds for local community groups, including the East the Water Community Food Pantry. Bideford East Councillor, Huw Thomas, spoke to Laura James about 'Shamfest'

Maz from the Fremington Food Pantry spoke to Laura James about the people it supports and the donations that are needed

The Living Room Theatre company bring The Washing Machine of Destiny to the Plough Arts Centre in Great Torrington in October. Philip Robinson spoke to Laura James

The Exmoor Swim is happening at Wimbleball Lake on Sunday 24th September. Race Director, Jo Hibberd spoke to Laura James

The finishing touches are being made ahead of this years Appledore Book Festival, as Director Jane Beaton explained to Laura James

Hazel Knight from the Queens and Landmark Theatres spoke to Laura James about upcoming shows

TV Historian, Dan Cruickshank, is appearing at the Queens Theatre on Saturday 16th September. Dan spoke to Laura James

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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