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It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Something's In The Air’ written and narrated by Diana Parsons.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘What Colour am I’ written and narrated by Angela Harney.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Who Stole the Biscuits’ written and narrated by Joan Warburton.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'And Then I Saw Her' written and narrated by Angela Harney.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Rescued' written and narrated by Joan Warburton.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Dear Rodney' into 'Ann the Love of my Life' written and narrated by Diana Parsons.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'My Working Man' written and narrated by Angela Harney.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'My Journey' written and narrated by Joan Warburton.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Worth The Wait' (Part two) written and narrated by Diana Parsons.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Worth The Wait' (Part one) written and narrated by Diana Parsons.
Join us for a brand new series. This podcast is put together by 4 female students from Shanghai, China. They talk about their experiences of being a visitor to Wales and give us some insight into Chinese lifestyle. This one focuses on the Chinese cultural heritage.
Sam Hill, Ben Thomas and Harry Tovey present and are joined by Gavin Gwynne for the Puncher’s Chance Podcast.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'The POW' written and narrated by Angela Harney.
Join us for a brand new series. This podcast is put together by 4 female students from Shanghai, China. They talk about their experiences of being a visitor to Wales and give us some insight into Chinese lifestyle. This one focuses on the festivals in China.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Tales At Tea' written and narrated by Joan Warburton.
Join us for a brand new series. This podcast is put together by 4 female students from Shanghai, China. They talk about their experiences of being a visitor to Wales and give us some insight into Chinese lifestyle. This one focuses on the cities in China.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'The Sorceress' written and narrated by Angela Harney.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Coming Alive Again' written and narrated by Diana Parsons
Join us for a brand new series. This podcast is put together by 4 female students from Shanghai, China. They talk about their experiences of being a visitor to Wales and give us some insight into Chinese lifestyle. This one focuses on the Chinese New Year and all that it entails.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'What a Narcissist you are' written and narrated by Angela Harney
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Plant Ydym ni' narrated by Sofia to celebrate St Davids Day
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Our Wales' written and narrated by Angela Harney to celebrate St Davids Day
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Home' written and narrated by Joan Warburton
Join Gareth Rees for a new podcast where he talks about what has been happening in the world of snooker over the past week. This week is a summary of the Players Championship from Telford.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'We're All Screwed' written and narrated by Diana Parsons
Join Gareth Rees for a brand new podcast where he talks about what has been happening in the world of snooker over the past week. This week is a summary of the Welsh Open from Llandudno.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'The Landlord' written and narrated by Angela Harney
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'The Class of 65' written and narrated by Joan Warburton
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'A Mothers Love' Monologue written by Sherryll Morris and narrated by Joan Warburton
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Dear Daphne' written and narrated by Diana Parsons
With guest Geraldine Norris - In conversation with Geri about her journey through menopause, how yoga helps mindfulness, strength and body in relation to menopause, and how teaching yoga helps other women to engage in conversation about menopause, and dives into conversation about homeopathy.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Too Precious For Words' written and narrated by Diana Parsons
With guest Cat Johnson - In conversation with Cat about how menopause and its symptoms affected her, and how she as a gym instructor now teaches strength training and why strength training pre and post menopause is important.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Delphine' written and narrated by Angela Harney
With guest Dr Michelle Oliver - Consultant and Menopause Specialist at Aneurin Bevan University Health Board - Dr Oliver shares her knowledge and expertise on menopause, it's affects and what treatment is available. An insightful look into menopause.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Another Year, Another Day' written and narrated by Joan Warburton
With guest Emma Lock - In conversation with Emma about her journey as she approached the stage of perimenopause, where she talks about how it affected her confidence and how she had to carry out her own research to find out more what was happening to her mind and body.
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'The Old Town Doesn't look the Same' written and narrated by Angela Harney
It's time for another episode of 'Tales Around the Teapot' The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'The Very First Christmas Cracker' written and narrated by Diana Parsons
Christmas song excerpts from the Caerphilly Ladies Choir. The ladies choir have recorded themselves singing a few Christmas songs and a bit about who they are.
Merry Christmas/Nadolig Llawen
Play our Christmas quiz with quizmaster Gareth Rees. 10 Christmas related questions for you to answer. Leave your responses in the comment section or play along with family and friends. Answers will be revealed next week. Merry Christmas all.
Jon Forman, a Chaplain from the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, presents short thoughts on the advent season.
Jon Forman, a Chaplain from the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, presents short thoughts on the advent season.
Jon Forman, a Chaplain from the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, presents short thoughts on the advent season.
Merry Christmas! Here’s Steve Johnson’s interview with Jamie Jones of the Salvation Army.
Jon Forman, a Chaplain from the Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, presents short thoughts on the advent season.
It's time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing 'Christmas Fairy' written and narrated by Angela Harney
In this series, Dr Singh talks to Lynne Hughes-Williams about how to deal with osteoporosis.
HCT and Pink Pantry are in need of urgent donations for food or money donations, no matter how large or small, every penny counts.
Homelessness is on the rise with families and children in need of food and a warm place to stay.
Based in Blackwood, donations can be made to 28 Bridge Street, Blackwood.
Please check their website for days and times: https://hcteam.cymru/
An extension show for The Silver Scene Podcast. In this episode Rowan Davies reviews the classic film ‘Saving Private Ryan’
Its time for the latest episode of The Silver Scene where Rowan Davies talks about the latest developments in film and television.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Make Do and Mend’ written and narrated by Joan Warburton
In this series, Dr Singh talks to Lynne Hughes-Williams about how to deal with osteoporosis.
Its time for the latest episode of The Silver Scene where Rowan Davies talks about the latest developments in film and television.
An extension show for The Silver Scene Podcast. In this episode Rowan Davies reviews 'Napoleon’
‘It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Friends with Benefits written Angela Harney and narrated by Angela Harney.
In this series, Dr Singh talks to Lynne Hughes-Williams about how to deal with osteoporosis.
Its time for the latest episode of The Silver Scene where Rowan Davies talks about the latest developments in film and television.
An extension show for The Silver Scene Podcast. In this episode Rowan Davies reviews 'Dream Scenario' starring Nicolas Cage
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘First Love’ written and narrated by Diana Parsons
Its time for the latest episode of The Silver Scene where Rowan Davies talks about the latest developments in film and television.
An extension show for The Silver Scene Podcast. In this episode Rowan Davies reviews the highly anticipated ‘Five Nights at Freddy’s’ film.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘The Stalker’ written and narrated by Joan Warburton
Jon would like to share some words with us on this 'Remembrance Sunday 2023'. Take a moment to share this time with Jon, as we remember those who fought and fell in war, to give us the freedoms that we have today.
An extension show for The Silver Scene Podcast. In this episode Rowan Davies reviews Martin Scorsese’s latest film, Killers of the Flower Moon.
Its time for the latest episode of The Silver Scene where Rowan Davies talks about the latest developments in film and television.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around The Teapots who have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing The Man on the Train written and narrated by Angela Harney.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot’ The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Wedding Nerves’ written and narrated by Joan Warburton.
‘It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Fleur de Lys, part 2 written and narrated by Diana Parsons.
We talk to Libanus Lifestyle in Blackwood, about their hub for service users where they can get together, chat over tea or coffee, and then a roast dinner with homegrown veg. 🍽️
John Power of CCBC, wants to share details of the event that he has organised at Caerphilly Leisure Centre, on Wednesday the 25th October 2023 - 10.00am - 1.00 pm.
It's an opportunity for people age 16+ to network with potential employers to take your next step in your career.
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In this first introductory episode, Dr Inderpal Singh, of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board and National Clinical Lead in Falls and Frailty, talks about osteoporosis, what it is.
Dr Singh is working on a campaign to raise awareness of the condition, to help people in the community.
royal osteoporosis society
‘It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Fleur de Lys Part 1 written by and narrated by Diana Parsons
Here’s YYFM’s Wellbeing series, where we publish fortnightly well-being episodes, designed to help, inform and entertain listeners of all things wellbeing! During this episode, Steve Johnson spoke to Jimmy Stokes, who has spent his working life teaching and dealing with young people’s problems. Having worked with secondary school pupils in areas of social deprivation, Jimmy strived to ensure that each one aspired to fulfil their potential. Recently, he has been involved with homeless people where he became aware that this situation was responsible for a loss of human capability. Jimmy enjoys spending time with his family and travelling.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Binky written by Angela Harney and narrated by Angela Harney.
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music 🎶 requests are welcomed in the comments section.
‘It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Aunt Molly and Mam’s chair written and by narrated by Joan Warburton.
Jeff Cuthbert was elected as the Police and Crime Commissioner for Gwent in May 2016 after standing down as the Welsh Assembly Member for Caerphilly. After a career as an engineer, Jeff went on to work in education, working with the Welsh Joint Educational Committee (WJEC) and serving on the boards of several educational institutions including Cardiff University and The College, Ystrad Mynach.First elected to the National Assembly for Wales in 2003, he served as Deputy Minister for Skills (2011-2013, with the Technology brief added in 2013) and then Minister for Communities and Tackling Poverty (2013-2014). Jeff previously chaired the Welsh Assembly’s Committee on Standards of Conduct, and was a member of the Enterprise and Business Committee and the Environment and Sustainability Committee.Jeff is the Deputy Lead of both the APCC Portfolio Group on Police Technology & Digital, and the APCC Portfolio Group on Business Enablers.
A episode where Lynne Hughes-Williams is in conversation with Dr Olver about menopause and the impact this can have on women. Dr Olver explains what happens to the hormones at this natural phase in life.
It's time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot, this time introducing ‘Graffiti’ written and narrated by Angela Harney.
🔊NEW: Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Archibald written by Diana Parsons and narrated by Diana Parsons
In conversation with Matt McGuinness about his journey through mental health and how through his music and comedy show ‘We Are What We Overcome’ he is able to encourage others to talk about their mental health challenges. Listen to Matt’s track at the end. 🎵🎧
🔊NEW: Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Soap’ written and narrated by Angela Harney.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing The Penny Launch written by Joan Warbuton and narrated by Joan Warburton.
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
🔊NEW: Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘What Do I Believe’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!🫖
A descriptive audio documentary, written by Lynne Hughes-Williams, and narrated by Steven Johnson and is part of the well-being series that complements the interview with Mr Brian Begg, cardio rehabilitation exercise practitioner at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.
Where walking can be part of your cardio rehabilitation program. This documentary was written whilst walking along the riverbank at Ystrad Mynach and runs alongside the hospital, where these flowers and sounds can be witnessed by your as part of your recovery.
A Welsh version to follow
A descriptive audio documentary, written by Lynne Hughes-Williams, and narrated by Alaw in the medium of Welsh and is part of the well-being series that complements the interview with Mr Brian Begg, cardio rehabilitation exercise practitioner at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr.
Where walking can be part of your cardio rehabilitation program. This documentary was written whilst walking along the riverbank at Ystrad Mynach and runs alongside the hospital, where these flowers and sounds can be witnessed by your as part of your recovery.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Snip’, written and narrated by Joan Warburton!🫖
🔊 NEW: Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series. Phoebe will discuss both obscure and beloved films for children, along with their families, today introducing Phoebe discusses, Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio.
In this episode Lynne Hughes-Williams interviewed Mr Brian Begg, Cardio Rehabilitation Practitioner of Aneurin Bevan University Health Board, about the exercise program for patients who have experienced a cardio event.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Carlotti’s Carousel’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half and hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Evergreen’, written and narrated by Angela Harney!🫖
🔊 NEW: Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series. Phoebe will discuss both obscure and beloved films for children, along with their families, today introducing Phoebe who reviews ‘Drop Dead Fred’
Here’s YYFM’s Wellbeing series, where we publish fortnightly wellbeing episodes, designed to help, inform and entertain listeners all things wellbeing! During this episode, Steven Johnson spoke to Geraint R Benney, who is an author and life coach, known online as 'Benney the Coach'. His new book is called 'Spirituality for Blokes' and talk all about how men often need support, but don't seek it.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘That Dress’ and ‘Tea in the Park’ written and narrated by Joan Warburton!🫖
A lovely around the table chat with Mike Church author of Penguin on the Run, Tracey Wallbank of Petra Publishing and teacher Kate Thomas of Trinity Fields Schools. It was a conversation after the book launch at the school to thank the pupils who had contributed with ideas to make this book come to life. They were each presented with a book, certificate and a cuddly penguin.
In this episode, we speak to Geraldine Norris, known as Geri who is a yoga instructor with over 25 years experience, about the benefits of practising yoga for your wellbeing. Geri gives plenty of hints and tips. Sit back and enjoy listening to Geri's soothing voice.
Due to popular demand. Jack is back playing music dedicated to the music periods you're wanting most! This week is 60-70's week. If you have any requests, pop them in the comments section.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Only a Phone Call Away’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow's The Music Show, where he'll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Archie’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!🫖
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘The Twins’, written and narrated by Angela Harney!🫖
Part of the Wellbeing Series brought to you by YYFM on demand radio.
Hosted by The Alzheimer's Society, this is a weekly singing group that get together at the Holy Trinity Church Hall, Ystrad Mynach every Wednesday.
The group is made up of those who live with Alzheimer's and those who care for them, which can be husband or wife, or support worker. They have a chat around the table whilst drinking tea, coffee and eating biscuits, and served to them by long term volunteers. Then it's time for an hours sing-a-long, brought to you by Tim.
The group is co-ordinated by Michelle, who tell us more about what it means to her. Listen to us here in conversation with Michelle, Tim and others.
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
Due to popular demand, Jack is back playing music dedicated to the music periods you’re wanting most! This week is 80’s week! As always, music requests are welcome.🎸😎
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Wonder’, written and narrated by Joan Warburton!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘The Wedding’, written and narrated by Rhianwen Mills!🫖
Due to popular demand, Jack is back playing music dedicated to the time periods you’re wanting most! This week is 70’s week! Music requests are once again, always welcome!😎🎸
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Nature Speaks’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘The Feather’, written and narrated by Angela Harney!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
Here’s YYFM’s Wellbeing series, where we publish monthly well-being episodes, designed to help, inform and entertain listeners of all things wellbeing! During this episode, Steve Johnson spoke to Rob Lester, the creator of ‘Lads and Dads’- a men’s mental well-being support group revolved around talking, walking, thinking and supporting!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘On Me Bench’, written and narrated by Joan Warburton!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing The Stalker, written and narrated by Sherrall Morris!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘A Love Letter’ and ‘The Country Park’, written and narrated by Rhianwen Mills!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Breakfast with Phoebe’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Staying With Cousin Lawrie’ written and narrated by Angela Harney!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
On the back of their winter cricket podcast, USW students @BlakeBintSport and @Dan_D_01 take over our weekly podcast covering Glamorgan County Cricket Club. This week the boys review the team’s latest result, a draw against Leicestershire, and discuss the ongoing match against Yorkshire!🏏
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing‘Spring’ and ‘Amongst the Trees’, written by Sherrall Morris and Joan Warburton and narrated by Joan Warburton!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
On the back of their winter cricket podcast, USW students @BlakeBintSport and @Dan_D_01 take over our weekly podcast covering Glamorgan County Cricket Club. This week the boys review the game against Durham, and preview the upcoming match against Leicestershire!🏏
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing‘Final Supermarket Heist’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
On the back of their winter cricket podcast, USW students Blake Bint and Dan Davies take over our weekly podcast covering Glamorgan County Cricket Club. This week, Blake chats with Tom Makin ahead of Thursday’s game against Durham!🏏
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing‘Edited In The Blink Of An Eye’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
Here’s Nathan Sung’s weekly Premier League Roundup, where he tells us all we need to know about what’s been happening in the Premier League football in the last 7 days! Tune in next week for episode 11!⚽️
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Goodbye My Boy’, written and narrated by Angela Harney!🫖
🔊NEW: On the back of their winter cricket podcast, USW students Blake Bint and Dan Davies take over our weekly podcast covering Glamorgan County Cricket Club. This weekend Glamorgan drew with Gloucestershire in the opening match of the season. The boys give their thoughts on the outcome🏏
Jack talks to James Jones, a young, exciting local musician from the heart of Caerphilly. In this chat Jamie showcases some of his finest music as well as talking about his advanced jazz violin skills and his international gold-medal on the ukulele. The songs played are (in order): Autumn Leaves, from his 'Jazz Standards' EP; Never Forget, from 'Grit, Gravel and Gold'; Escape the City, from his 'Landscapes' EP; and Easy, his latest single from his upcoming album.🎸🎵
On the back of their winter cricket podcast, USW students Blake Bint and Dan Davies take over our new weekly podcast covering Glamorgan County Cricket Club. In this pilot episode, they preview the season ahead starting with the opening fixture against local rivals Gloucestershire.🏏
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘The Wedding’s Off’, written and narrated by Joan Warburton!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Courtroom Number One’, written by Sherrell Morris and narrated by Joan Warburton!🫖
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Four’s Company’ (Part 2), written and narrated by Diana Parsons!🫖
Here’s Nathan Sung’s weekly Premier League Roundup, where he tells us all we need to know about what’s been happening in Premier League football in the last 7 days! Tune in next week for episode 9!⚽️
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Four’s Company’ (part 1), written and narrated by Diana Parsons! Tune in next week for part 2🫖
Join Jack Laidlow in interviewing local prog-rock band The Csides Project. The band formed over 10 years ago, released a number of superb albums but have not performed together live…yet. In this interview, Allen McCarthy and Alan Mason Jones discuss the bands forthcoming album, their upcoming debut concert, and whatever Prog-Jam might be!🎸🎶
Here’s Nathan Sung’s weekly Premier League Roundup, where he tells us all we need to know about what’s been happening in Premier League football in the last 7 days! Tune in next week for episode 8!⚽️
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘He, She, They, Them’, written and narrated by Angela Harney!🫖
Here’s Nathan Sung’s weekly Premier League Roundup, where he tells us all we need to know about what’s been happening in Premier League football in the last 7 days! Tune in next week for week 7!⚽️
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
England finished their winter Test tours in dramatic fashion with a 1-run defeat to New Zealand which will remain an all-time great. Our panel Blake, Dan and Dan, review, as well as discuss their starting XI for the first Ashes Test of the summer!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Camp Forestry’, written and narrated by Joan Warburton!🫖
Here’s Nathan Sung’s weekly Premier League Roundup, where he tells us all we need to know about what’s been happening in Premier League football in the last 7 days! Tune in next week for week 6!⚽️
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
England completed their 10th win in their last 11 matches earlier this week, Blake Bint, Dan Whiting and Dan Davies break down the win over New Zealand in this episode. You can catch up on previous Cricket episodes on itsyyfm.com!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘The Mystery of the Disappearing Knickers’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘The Drifter’, written and narrated by Angela Harney!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘A New World’, written and narrated by Joan Warburton! 🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Coming Out Of Lockdown’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Another World’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Now Is The Time’ written and narrated by Diana Parsons!
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s The Music Show, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger from all the decades! Music requests are welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Mrs Malapoop, written and narrated by Diana Parsons! Sit back, relax and enjoy!
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s ‘The Music Show’, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger paying tribute to all of the decades! Sit back and have a boogie to this epic music show. Requests are always welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘What A Day’, written and narrated by Joan Warburton!☕️🫖
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s ‘The Music Show’, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger paying tribute to all of the decades! This time, however, Jack is in Christmas mode! Sit back and have a boogie to this epic music show. Requests are always welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series! Phoebe is back with 5 part Christmas special to help families get into the Christmas spirit! Sit back and relax with a nice hot choccy as Phoebe chats about ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ (1946)🎅🏻🎄
Here’s USW journalism students and cricket enthusiasts, Blake Bint and Dan Davies, headlining a three part series analysing England cricket team’s test tour of Pakistan with cricket broadcaster and Talksport pundit Dan Whiting. Enjoy part 3 today and please feel free to share your thoughts on the tournament in the comments!
Merry Christmas! Here’s Steve Johnson’s interview with Jamie Jones of the Salvation Army. To also get you into the Christmas spirit, The Salvation Army have performed excellent carols for all to hear!🎄🎅🏻
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series! Phoebe is back with 5 part Christmas special to help families get into the Christmas spirit! Sit back and relax with a nice hot choccy as Phoebe chats about ‘A Muppets Christmas Carol’ (1992)🎅🏻🎄
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing the Teapots final Christmas story of December, ‘Daniel Is A Great Man’, written and narrated by Angela Harney!🫖🎄
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s ‘The Music Show’, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger paying tribute to all of the decades! Sit back and have a boogie to this epic music show. Requests are always welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series! Phoebe is back with 5 part Christmas special to help families get into the Christmas spirit! Sit back and relax with a nice hot choccy as Phoebe chats about ‘Klaus’ (2019)🎅🏻🎄
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing the Teapots first Christmas story of December, ‘Christmas Crackered’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!🫖🎄
Here’s USW journalism students and cricket enthusiasts, Blake Bint and Dan Davies, headlining a three part series analysing England cricket team’s test tour of Pakistan with cricket broadcaster and Talksport pundit Dan Whiting. Enjoy part 2 today and please feel free to share your thoughts on the tournament in the comments!
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s ‘The Music Show’, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger paying tribute to all of the decades! Sit back and have a boogie to this epic music show. Requests are always welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series! Phoebe is back with 5 part Christmas special to help families get into the Christmas spirit! Sit back and relax with a nice hot choccy as Phoebe chats about ‘Arthur Christmas’ (2011)🎅🏻🎄
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘The House Across The Road’, written by Sherrall Morris and narrated by Diana Parsons!☕️🫖
Here’s USW journalism students and cricket enthusiasts, Blake Bint and Dan Davies, headlining a three part series analysing England cricket team’s test tour of Pakistan with cricket broadcaster and Talksport pundit Dan Whiting. Feel free to share your thoughts on the tournament in the comments!
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s ‘The Music Show’, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger paying tribute to all of the decades! Sit back and have a boogie to this epic music show. Requests are always welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series! Phoebe is back with 5 part Christmas special to help families get into the Christmas spirit! Sit back and relax with a nice hot choccy as Phoebe chats about ‘The Polar Express’ (2004).
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Curiosity Killed The Cat’, written and narrated by Joan Warburton!
Listen to Jack Laidlow’s ‘The Music Show’, where he’ll be spending half an hour playing banger after banger paying tribute to all the decades! Sit back and have a boogie to this epic music show. Requests are always welcome in the comments!🎶🎸
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot! The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Pushky and Scrambler’, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!
Here’s Blue Frog Theatre Company’s ‘Bread and Butter’. Bread and Butter’ is a comedy set in the fictional village of Bramley, where Joyce Hickleford and her ladies run the Hicklefords Family Bakery. It is the hottest day of the year, and Bramley Rovers are in the football final. This is an ordinary Saturday until Hicklefords hits the national headlines in a Hollywood-style hold-up that turns Joyce and her ladies into local heroes. This is another amazing 4 episode series to look forward to every week of november with uploads coming at 5pm on Tuesdays.
Pupils at Llancaeach Junior School took part in an online safety project called ‘Cyber Heroes’ designed by Thales to provide vital cyber security skills to both younger and older generations. Please enjoy the fourth and final part of this four part series and make sure to find the video version of this series on our social media for Cyber Heroes’ amazing tips and tricks on keeping safe online.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Falling Leaves’, written and narrated by Joan Warburton!
Here’s Blue Frog Theatre Company’s ‘Bread and Butter’. Bread and Butter’ is a comedy set in the fictional village of Bramley, where Joyce Hickleford and her ladies run the Hicklefords Family Bakery. It is the hottest day of the year, and Bramley Rovers are in the football final. This is an ordinary Saturday until Hicklefords hits the national headlines in a Hollywood-style hold-up that turns Joyce and her ladies into local heroes. This is another amazing 4 episode series to look forward to every week of november with uploads coming at 5pm on Tuesdays.
Pupils at Llancaeach Junior School took part in an online safety project called ‘Cyber Heroes’ designed by Thales to provide vital cyber security skills to both younger and older generations. Please enjoy the 3rd part of the Cyber Heroes 4 part series and make sure to find the video version of this series on our social media for Cyber Heroes’ amazing tips and tricks on keeping safe online.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems. This time introducing Twenty Four Hours, written by Jenny Lewis and narrated by Joan Warburton!
Here’s Blue Frog Theatre Company’s ‘Bread and Butter’. Bread and Butter’ is a comedy set in the fictional village of Bramley, where Joyce Hickleford and her ladies run the Hicklefords Family Bakery. It is the hottest day of the year, and Bramley Rovers are in the football final. This is an ordinary Saturday until Hicklefords hits the national headlines in a Hollywood-style hold-up that turns Joyce and her ladies into local heroes. This is another amazing 4 episode series to look forward to every week of november with uploads coming at 5pm on Tuesdays.
Pupils at Llancaeach Junior School took part in an online safety project called ‘Cyber Heroes’ designed by Thales to provide vital cyber security skills to both younger and older generations. Please enjoy the second part of the Cyber Heroes 4 part series and make sure to find the video version of this series on our social media for Cyber Heroes’ amazing tips and tricks on keeping safe online.
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s 4 part interview with Emma Mae! Emma Mae is a Cardiff based singer/songwriter with songs such as ‘Boys in Bands’ and ‘I Should Sell My Story To A TV Network’. Phoebe got chatting to Emma about her career beginnings, how she moved to London and what it was like performing in a pandemic. Enjoy the fourth and final part today!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing That Bright September Day, written by Jenny Lewis and narrated by Rhianwen Mills!
Here’s Blue Frog Theatre Company’s ‘Bread and Butter’. Bread and Butter’ is a comedy set in the fictional village of Bramley, where Joyce Hickleford and her ladies run the Hicklefords Family Bakery. It is the hottest day of the year, and Bramley Rovers are in the football final. This is an ordinary Saturday until Hicklefords hits the national headlines in a Hollywood-style hold-up that turns Joyce and her ladies into local heroes. This is another amazing 4 episode series to look forward to every week of november with uploads coming at 5pm on Tuesdays.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN! Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series! Phoebe is back with a 3 part Halloween special for children and families to sink their fangs into! For the third and final part of this series, Phoebe discusses The Nightmare Before Christmas (1994)! 👻🎃
Pupils at Llancaeach Junior School took part in an online safety project called ‘Cyber Heroes’ designed by Thales to provide vital cyber security skills to both younger and older generations.
Please enjoy the first part of the Cyber Heroes 4 part series and make sure to find the video version of this series on our social media for Cyber Heroes’ amazing tips and tricks on keeping safe online.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Come In From The Cold written by Jenny Lewis and narrated by Diana Parsons!
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series! Phoebe is back with a 3 part Halloween special for children and families to sink their fangs into! For part 2 of this series, Phoebe discusses Hocus Pocus (1993)!
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s 4 part interview with Emma Mae! Emma Mae is a Cardiff based singer/songwriter with songs such as ‘Boys in Bands’ and ‘I Should Sell My Story To A TV Network’. Phoebe got chatting to Emma about her career beginnings, how she moved to London and what it was like performing in a pandemic. Enjoy part 3 today!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing A Whirlwind Of Fun, written by Rhianwen Mills and narrated by Joan Warburton!
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s 4 part interview with Emma Mae! Emma Mae is a Cardiff based singer/songwriter with songs such as ‘Boys in Bands’ and ‘I Should Sell My Story To A TV Network’. Phoebe got chatting to Emma about her career beginnings, how she moved to London and what it was like performing in a pandemic. Enjoy part 2 today!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Moving Meditation, written by Angela Harney and narrated by Diana Parsons!
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s 4 part interview with Emma Mae! Emma Mae is a Cardiff based singer/songwriter with songs such as ‘Boys in Bands’ and ‘I Should Sell My Story To A TV Network’. Phoebe got chatting to Emma about her career beginnings, how she moved to London and what it was like performing in a pandemic. Enjoy part 1 today!
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series! Phoebe is back with a 3 part Halloween special for children and families to sink their fangs into! This week to kick off part 1, Phoebe discusses ‘The Witches’ (1990)!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Magic Mirror and What Is a Daughter? written and narrated by Rhianwen Mills!
It’s time to put one decade against another for Battle Of The Times! At the beginning of every month, Cassie Moreland will provide you with all the info you should need to determine the decade with the best music and movies. Who wins? You decide!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing The Homecoming part 1 and 2, written and narrated by Angela Harney!
Phoebe Vaughan had the pleasure of chatting with Geoff Downes earlier this year! In the interview they got chatting about his upcoming tour, the loss of his friend and how Covid has affected him. This is a 3 PART series which will air every Monday. Enjoy part 3 today!
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series. To acknowledge and appreciate the untimely passing of Queen Elizabeth II - Elizabeth The Great; this week, Phoebe has created a 3 part special where she discusses all things Disney princess related. Today she highlights the best dressed princesses along with their voice.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing A Song Of Beirut, written by Jenny Lewis and narrated by Diana Parsons!
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series. To acknowledge and appreciate the untimely passing of Queen Elizabeth II - Elizabeth The Great; this week, Phoebe has created a 3 part special where she discusses all things Disney princess related. Today she highlights her most underrated Disney Princesses.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing No Room At The Inn, written by Angela Harney and narrated by Diana Parsons!
Phoebe Vaughan had the pleasure of chatting with Geoff Downes earlier this year! In the interview they got chatting about his upcoming tour, the loss of his friend and how Covid has affected him. This is a 3 PART series which will air every Monday. Enjoy part 2 today!
IT’S BACK! Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series. Phoebe will discuss both obscure and beloved films for children, along with their families! Today, Phoebe discusses The Snowman and the Snowdog, Hedgehog in the Fog and Toys in the Attick!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing My Beautiful Darling Girl, written by Rhianwen Mills and narrated by Diana Parsons!
Phoebe Vaughan had the pleasure of chatting with Geoff Downes earlier this year! In the interview they got chatting about his upcoming tour, the loss of his friend and how Covid has affected him. This is a 3 part series which will air every Monday. Enjoy part 1 today!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing I Decided to Write a Letter, written and narrated by Angela Harney.
IT’S BACK! Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series. Phoebe will discuss both obscure and beloved films for children, along with their families! Today, Phoebe discusses Me Cvimad Moval , A Snowman in July and The Snowman!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing The House Move, written by Rhianwen Mills and narrated by Joan Warburton!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems. This time introducing This Too Will Pass, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Sitting Alone, written and narrated by Diana Parsons!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems. This time introducing A Modern Day Miracle, written by Jenny Lewis and narrated by Diana Parsons.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing A Woman Waits. This episode, written by Jenny Lewis and narrated by Diana Parsons may include sensitive themes. Sit back, relax and enjoy!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing The Stranger, written and narrated by Joan Warburton!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems. This time introducing A Brief Encounter, written and narrated by Diana Parsons.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing: In Disguise, My Box, It’s Raining Again, Despair and Hospital time, written by Jenny Lewis and Joan Warburton and read by Joan Warburton and Diana Parsons.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing The Meeting Place, written and narrated by Diana Parsons. Sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Here’s another episode of Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series. Phoebe will discuss both obscure and beloved films for children, along with their families, today introducing The Polar Express, Rankin Bass’ Cinderella and P3K: Pinocchio 3000. Enjoy!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Passage of Time, written and read by Joan Warburton. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Here’s Phoebe Vaughan’s Films for Families series. Phoebe will discuss both obscure and beloved films for children, along with their families, today introducing Phoebe discusses Toei’s Little Mermaid, Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory and Return to Oz!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing ‘Wilf’. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Listen to Chloe’s series of classic book reviews. We hope you enjoy Episode 3, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by Lewis Carroll.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing A Walk in the Forest. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Listen to Chloe’s new series of classic book reviews. We hope you enjoy Episode 2, ‘The Secret Garden’ by Frances Hodgson Burnett.
Alaw John speaks to Welsh folk singer, Dafydd Iwan, ahead of Wales’ World Cup Qualifier against Ukraine on Sunday, where he’ll be singing his iconic song, Yma o Hyd.
Join Cassie Moreland in reviewing movies and discovering what film was like before the 21st century. In this episode, Cassie reviews ‘Goodfellas’ (1990). Remember review requests are always welcome!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Finding Her Feet. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Steve Johnson from Keep Cardiff Live spoke to Derek Brazil, an Irish former professional footballer. Derek shared some interesting stories including Man Utd, Fergie, and off the pitch tales.
Join Cassie Moreland in reviewing movies and discovering what film was like before the 21st century. In this episode, Cassie reviews ‘Basic Instinct’ (1992). Remember, review requests are always welcome (@itsyyfm on Twitter).
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Travelling Light in Africa. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Join Cassie Moreland in reviewing movies, and discovering what film was like before the 21st century. In this episode, Cassie reviews ‘Top Gun’ (1986). Remember, review requests are always welcome (@itsyyfm on Twitter).
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Nature’s Embrace. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
Join Cassie Moreland in reviewing movies, and discovering what film was like before the 21st century. In this episode, Cassie reviews ‘Misery’ (1991). Remember, review requests are always welcome (@itsyyfm on Twitter).
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Not Those Shoes Again. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
May is skin cancer awareness month, so we’re bringing you an interview from last year with the Corporate Partnership Director for Melanoma UK, Diane Cannon, where she shared her own experience with cancer and gave advice on how to check your skin for potential irregularities which could prevent skin cancer.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing That Day. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Listen to Chloe’s new series of classic book reviews. We hope you enjoy Episode 1, Little Women, by Louisa May Alcott.
Join Cassie Moreland in reviewing movies, and discovering what film was like before the 21st century. In this episode Cassie reviews ‘The Aristocats’ (1970). Remember, review requests are always welcome (@itsyyfm on Twitter).
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Welcome to Africa. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Rory Meredith is Director of Digital Strategy and Innovation, at Coleg Y Cymoedd, Nantgarw. In the 90's, Rory was the front man for a band called Ether. The band, originally from Blackwood, had a major record deal with Parlophone, having a number of hits and touring the world. In this interview, we find out about Rory's life as a Rock star and his transition into the world of education.
Join Cassie Moreland in reviewing movies, and discovering what film was like before the 21st century. In this episode Cassie reviews ‘Braveheart’ (1995). Remember, review requests are always welcome (@itsyyfm on Twitter).
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Trapped. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Introducing Phoebe Vaughan’s brand new Films for Families series. Phoebe will discuss both obscure and beloved films for children, along with their families, today introducing Toei’s Thumbelina, Black Beauty and The Wizard of Oz. Enjoy!
Nathan Sung speaks to Cheryl Davies, the Project Manager for singing charity ‘Goldies Cymru’. The charity aims to help the elderly who are struggling with social isolation.
For more information on ‘Goldies Cymru’, visit their website: https://www.goldiescymru.org.uk
Join Cassie Moreland in reviewing movies, and discovering what film was like before the 21st century. In this episode Cassie reviews ‘The Goonies’ (1985). Remember, review requests are always welcome (@itsyyfm on Twitter).
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing A Man of Principle. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Rapper and songwriter, Rhys Hutchings, of the band 'Goldie Looking Chain', found time to chat with Steve Johnson, prior to the Cardiff leg of their UK tour.
Join Cassie Moreland in reviewing movies, and discovering what film was like before the 21st century. In this episode Cassie reviews ‘Tommy’ (1975). Remember, review requests are always welcome (@it’s YYFM on Twitter).
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing The Demise of Charlie Higgins, written by Jenny Lewis and narrated by Diana Parsons. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Introducing Phoebe Vaughan’s brand new Films for Families series. Phoebe will discuss both obscure and beloved films for children, along with their families, today introducing The Magic Roundabout, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, and Annabelle’s wish. Enjoy!
Join Cassie Moreland in reviewing movies, and discovering what film was like before the 21st century. In this episode Cassie reviews ‘Silence of the Lambs’. Remember, review requests are always welcome (@itsyyfm on Twitter).
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing The Rains, written and narrated by Joan Warburton. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Listen to a performance of The Lord is my Shepherd on behalf of the Cefn Hengoed Ladies Choir.
Join Cassie Moreland in reviewing movies, and discovering what film was like before the 21st century. It’s a chance to reminisce and enjoy. Remember, review requests are always welcome!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing two poems, Faithful Friend and Sometimes. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Brian Davies is a renowned bass player who played with a number of well-known acts during the 1960's. In this interview, he talks about working with Dave Edmunds, sharing a stage with The Kinks, and his many adventures along the years.
Steve Johnson speaks to Ayisha Lippiett, co-ordinator of Dewis, Caerphilly, about what is available locally. Dewis, Wales aims to help people with their well-being, and it's a great place to find information or advice.
Join Cassie Moreland in reviewing movies, and discovering what film was like before the 21st century. It’s a chance to reminisce and enjoy. Remember, review requests are always welcome!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Come In Out Of The Cold by Sonia Jones and narrated by Diana Parsons. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Enjoy the following episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing The Detour. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Bunny Girl. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Phil Campbell is a Welsh rock musician, best known as the lead guitarist in Motörhead from 1984 to 2015, and currently tours with his own band Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons. Steve Johnson caught up with him to learn more about some of his career highlights.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing The Man Cometh. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Forest Fire. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Richard Jobson is a Scottish filmmaker, TV presenter and long-time frontman of 'The Skids', whose hits included, 'Into the Valley', 'Masquerade’ and 'Working for the Yankee Dollar'. Steve Johnson caught up with him to get an insight into some of his career highlights...
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Now That You Are Gone. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Pretty In Pink. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
On the day the Urdd celebrated its 100th birthday, children, families and communities across Wales broke a new Guinness World Record. Alaw John speaks to pupils and teachers of Ysgol y Preseli in Pembrokeshire, about their contribution to the challenge, and the impact the Urdd has had on them throughout their lives.
It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing Fleece Alley. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Ffion Harris speaks to former director of rugby for Caerphilly Rugby Club and former forwards coach for Pontypool RFC, Jared Lougher, about his opinion on Wales in the Autumn internationals and his prospects on the upcoming Six Nations.
Introducing a brand new series to YYFM, Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing The Last Goodbye. So sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Introducing a brand new series to YYFM, Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Introducing a brand new series to YYFM, Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!
Feliz Navidad! Learn conversational, festive Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
Alaw John and Lauren Evans continue our Speaking Welsh series with a Christmas special.
Jacob Price speaks to Georgina Smith, the founder of Codebreakers, a programme for students with dyslexia that provides multi sensory learning opportunities, creating independent and confident learners.
Sam Haskins speaks with Snap Cymru service managers for discrimination, Donna Morgan and Teresa Bradley, surrounding the charity’s work as well as information as to how their services may be of help and interest to you.
Steve Johnson speaks to Ian Robertson, a writer building on the success of his previous novels, working on short stories and plays as well as also being a chef!
Steve Johnson speaks to Ndec trainer, Lisa Cornford surrounding the importance if cyber security, and her role in inspiring the next generation to consider it as a career.
Steve Johnson talks to author, writer and radio commentator, Dan Whiting, about his career, and the advice he has to share with those who want to go down a similar path.
Steve Johnson speaks to Richard Prygodzicz who has recently published his latest children’s book. Steve asks how Richard’s own life experiences have merged with his writing career.
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
Vocabulary featured:
Padre = Father
Madre = Mother
Hermanos= siblings
Hermano = brother
Hermana = sister
Tío = uncle
Tía = Aunt
Familia = Family
Tengo = I have
Se llama = He/she is called
Se llaman = They are called
Questions for the conversation:
How many siblings does Oliver have?
Who does Ella live with?
How old are his aunt and his uncle?
What questions does Ella ask about Oliver's cousins?
What is the cat's name?
How does Ella describe Oliver's family?
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
Vocabulary featured:
Llevar: To wear
Gorra: cap
Sombrero: hat
Bufanda: scarf
Gafas / gafas de sol
Jersey: jersey
Sudadera: sweater
Camisa: shirt
Camiseta: t shirt
Pantalones: trousers
Vaqueros: jeans
Zapatos: shoes
Vestido: dress
Falda: skirt
Abrigo: coat
Questions for the Roleplay:
What item is Ella looking for? What size does Ella want? What is Ella’s favourite colour, red or yellow? How much was the dress? (Euros) Does Ella pay with cash or card?
Steve Johnson speaks to Angela Harney, from the writing group Tales Around the Teapot.
Earlier this year, the group released a book, with proceeds going to Maggie's Cancer Support Centre in Swansea.
Lauren Evans speaks to Diane Cannon - Melanoma UK's Corporate Partnership Director - about her personal experience with cancer, how she got involved with the Melanoma UK, and how you can check your skin for any irregularities.
Alaw John speaks to Gillian Nuttall - the founder and Chief Executive of Melanoma UK - about what encouraged her to set up the charity, and how it's making a difference to people.
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
Vocabulary featured:
Qué tiempo hace? -
What is the weather like?
Hace buen tiempo - its good weather
Hace mal tiempo - its bad weather
Hace sol: it is sunny
Hace frío: it is cold
Hace calor: it is hot
Hace viento: it is windy
Llueve: it is raining
Nieva: it is snowing
Hay tormenta: there is storm
Está nublado: it is cloudy
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
Vocabulary featured:
A que hora sale / llega? What time departs/arrives?
Qué desea? - How can I help you?
Llega a las… sale a las…- It arrives
hacia … = towards….
A las … = at...
Deme un billete de - Can I have a ticket ....
Billete de Ida y vuelta = return ticket
Solo ida = just single ticket
Cuál es el andén? (what platform)
Cuanto es el billete? - How much is the ticket?
Buen viaje - Have a nice trip
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
Vocabulary featured:
1 – uno
2 – dos
3 – tres
4 – cuatro
5 – cinco
6 – seis
7 – siete
8 – ocho
9 – nueve
10 – diez
11 – once
12 – doce
13 – trece
14 – catorce
15 – quince
16 – dieciséis
17 – diecisiete
18 – dieciocho
19 – diecinueve
20 – veinte
21 – veintiuno
22 – veintidós
23 – veintitrés
24 – veinticuatro
25 – veinticinco
26 – veintiséis
27 – veintisiete
28 – veintiocho
29 – veintinueve
30 – treinta
Son las... - It's...
A las... - at...
En punto - o’clock
y cuarto -quarter past
y media -half past
menos cuarto - quarter to
¿Qué hora es…? - What time is it?
Steve Johnson speaks to Operating Department Practitioner and NHS photographer Glenn Dene about his career amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
As we begin Mental Health Awareness Week, Natalie Earley speaks to Mind Caerphilly's Deputy Director Gareth Turner about his role within the organisation, about funding they've been awarded by the National Lottery and how we can reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
Vocabulary featured:
bonito - Pretty
grande - Big
pequeño - small/little
caro - expensive
barato - cheap
delicioso - delicious
malo - bad
maravilloso - marvelous
fantastico - fantastic
horrible - horrible
divertido - funny
aburrido - boring
Gareth Williams speaks to Editor of the Caerphilly Observer, Richard Gurner, about reaching the 200th edition of the newspaper.
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
Vocabulary featured:
Primer plato = Starter
Una ración = a portion
segundo plato = main course
filete = steak
pollo = chicken
ternera - beef
cerdo = pork
fish = pescado
patatas fritas = chips
rice = arroz
¿Tiene...? = Do you have?
Postre = dessert
Helado = ice cream
Tarta / pastel = cake
Café = coffee
Te con leche = milky tea
La cuenta porfavor = The bill please
¿Cuanto es? = how much is it?
¿Dónde está el baño? = Where is the toilet?
Jordan Howell speaks to Judith Paget (Chief Executive, Aneurin Bevan University Health Board) abouther route into the NHS, the health board’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, and about this Ysbyty Ystrad FM hospital radio project.
Steve Johnson speaks to composer and producer Danny Chang, who has worked with the world's biggest and best entertainment companies to produce some of the most popular film, TV and animated projects of recent years.
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Lauren Evans speaks to Robyn Viney, Producer and Marketing Manager at Caerphilly-based Bomper Studios, a production studio that specialising in animation.
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
In this episode, Ella books a table at the restaurant and orders some drinks.
Vocabulary featured:
me gustaría = I would like
una mesa para … = a table for
me gustaría ver el menú = I would like to see the menu
porfavor = Please
gracias = Thank you
para beber = To drink
un vaso = A glass
una botella = A bottle
vino = wine
cerveza = beer
un refresco = a soft drink
agua natural = mineral water
camarero = waiter
Ahead of Wales' clash with Italy this weekend, Gareth Williams and Jared Lougher review the triple crown-winning game against England last weekend.
Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
Vocabulary featured in this episode:
¿Te gusta? - Do you like…?
Me gusta: I like
Me encanta: I love
No me gusta: I do not like
Odio: I hate
Visitar monumentos: to visit monuments
Visitar museos: to visit museums
Ir a la playa : to go the beach
Ir de tapas: to go for tapas
Tomar el sol: to sunbathe
Gareth Williams speaks to Nathan Barnes, the Operations Manager of Kinetic Pixel.
Based in Caerphilly, Kinetic Pixel design and engineer computer systems and realtime graphics for entertainment formats including Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway, Who Wants To Be a Millionaire, Pointless, The Masked Singer, Countdown and many more.
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Jordan Howell speaks to Dr Andrew Goodall (Chief Executive, NHS Wales and Director-General for Health & Social Services, Welsh Government) about his career in the NHS, the COVID-19 pandemic, mental health and our on-demand hospital radio service.
Steve Johnson speaks to singer-songwriter Boo Hewerdine.
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Steve Johnson speaks to musician and writer Jon Goode.
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Find out more about the fascinating geological history of the former Wern Ddu Clay Pits, near Caerphilly.
The Clay Pits, also known as Coed-Y-Werin, are a Geological Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) because of the exceptional and internationally important Coal Measure rocks exposed there that made South Wales famous.
You won’t need to wander far from the obvious paths and numbered wooden posts mark all the audio points.
Parc Cwm Darran provided the perfect Martian landscape for Doctor Who in the late 1970’s... Listen to this audio trail to find out what made it such a suitable alien backdrop.
You can find an accompanying map for this walking trail at greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk/audio-trails
Commentary of Parc Penallta outlines the stories behind some of the sculptures from the High Point Observatory to The Crannog lake.
This audio trail is not a guided trail as such but encourages you to explore and find the sculptures yourself.
You can find an accompanying leaflet for this walking trail at greenspacescaerphilly.co.uk/audio-trails
Pobol ifanc Crymych yn sôn am ddathlu Gŵyl Dewi / Crymych’s young people discuss their St David’s Day celebrations.
Happy St David's Day! / Dydd Gŵyl Dewi Hapus!
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Steve Johnson speaks to folk-rock singer Linda Thompson.
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Steve Johnson speaks to music producer Alex Silva, who has worked with artists including Mick Jagger, Paul McCartney, Jon Bon Jovi and Texas.
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Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
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Vocabulary featured in this episode:
Voy en = I go by
Viajo en= I travel by
El Avion = the plane
El Barco = the boat
El Tren = the train
El autobús = the bus
Viajar = to travel
Viajo con = I travel with
Mis amigos = my friends
Mi familia = my family
Mi mujer = my wife
Mi marido = my husband
Mi novio/a = boyfriend/girlfriend
Normalmente = normally
siempre = always
Nunca = never
Gareth Williams is joined by former Director of Rugby for Caerphilly Rugby Club and former Forwards Coach for Pontypool RFC, Jared Lougher, to dissect Wales’ Six Nations clash against Scotland.
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Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
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Vocabulary featured in this episode:
¿De dónde eres? - Where are you from?
¿Dónde? - Where?
Soy de - I am from
Gales - Wales
Francia - France
Italia - Italy
Inglaterra - England
España - Spain
Irlanda - Ireland
Escocia - Scotland
¿Dónde vas de vacaciones? - Where do you go on holidays?
Voy - I go
Vas - You go
Va - He/she goes
Normalmente - Normally
Siempre - Always
nunca - Never
Lauren Evans speaks to Charlotte Evans, the Director of Sgiliau, an organisation that provides creative learning opportunities to young people in the Welsh Valleys.
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Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.
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Vocabulary featured in this episode:
Buenos días = Good Morning
Buenas tardes = Good afternoon / good evening
Buenas noches = Good night
Soy = I am
Me llamo = My name is
Se llama = His/her name is
Encantado / Un placer = Nice to meet you
¿Cómo te llamas? = What is your name?
¿Cómo estás? / ¿Qué tal? = How are you?
¿Qué pasa? = What 's up?
Muy bien - Very well
Bien = Well
Regular = So, So
Mal = Bad
Alaw John speaks to actor, Rhodri Evan, about his role in the ITV drama series The Pembrokeshire Murders.
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Gabriela Page speaks to Consultant Geriatrician and Physician, Dr Inderpal Singh, about working with dementia patients amid the Coronavirus pandemic and about how a service such as YYFM can help patients feeling isolated in hospital.
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Gareth Williams speaks to the Editor of the Caerphilly Observer, Richard Gurner, about how local journalism is changing in the 21st century and how the challenging the COVID-19 pandemic has been to him and the industry as a whole.
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Jordan Howell speaks to radio presenter and DJ, Craig (Law) Williams , about setting up a local radio station at the age of 20, how he’s found freelancing during the Coronavirus pandemic, and plenty more…
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Wales' Chief Medical Officer, Frank Atherton, gives the latest Welsh Government COVID-19 message - stay at home.
Lauren Evans speaks to Caerphilly County Borough Council's Arts Development Officer, David Chamberlain, about his role within the council and the importance of the arts.
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