Local Life - Short Stories: Recent Episodes
Rob Pearman
Catherine Airey grew up and went to school in Potters Bar. Last week Catherine’s debut novel – Confessions – was published and it has been described by critics as an “impressive debut novel” and “maybe the best book I have read this year. An absolute masterpiece – I didn’t want it to end.” Feature articles ... Read more
Canon Rob Marshall is Rector of Digswell Parish just outside Welwyn Garden City – But Rob is no ordinary Vicar, he’s been a BBC football commentator and a broadcaster famous for his stints on Radio 2 with Pause for Thought and Thought for the Day on Radio 4. We went along to St John’s Church ... Read more
Tim Boatswain interviews Elisaveta Koshsevec, from North Macedonia, about a newcomer’s perception of St Albans’ heritage.
Tim Boatswain interviews Cllr Anthony Rowlands, Vice Chair of the Public Realm Committee and, among other responsibilities, Lead Councillor for Heritage, about the importance of St Albans’ heritage
Tim Boatswain interviews Terry Turner, Chairman of the St Albans Tour Guides Association, about guiding people around the heritage of St Albans
Tim Boatswain interviews Robert Pankhurst, a Trustee of St Albans Civic Society and a member of Conservation 50, about the importance of heritage and its conservation.
Tim Boatswain interviews Dr John Morewood, President of St Albans & Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society, about St Albans rich heritage – from the War of the Roses, The English Civil War, onwards.
Tim Boatswain interviews Stephen de Silva, MBE a volunteer guide at the St Albans Cathedral for over 40 years, about St Albans Cathedral and Mediaeval St Albans
Tim Boatswain interviews David Thorold, Curator, Pre-historic to Medieval, at St Albans Museums about the Iron Age and Roman heritage of St Albans.
In this episode of Legal Experts, we’re joined by Charlotte Southworth, Legal Director at our sponsor Rayden Solicitors. Charlotte speaks to Lydia about how the company is embracing Neurodiversity both in its internal teams and also when dealing with clients and the ways in which neurodiverse clients can best work alongside solicitors when dealing with ... Read more
This is Episode 1 of our brand new feature Weekend Wines With Cellar Door Wines, our sponsorship partner, This weeks guest wine expert Penny Edwards shares all the details of one or her personal favourite wines from her own collection, and talks about her ongoing search for world wines to bring back to her fabulous ... Read more
Andrew Dempsey invented Oktoberfest (the Hertfordshire version) in 2021 and it’s been one of the county’s favourite autumn attractions every year since. Beer tents, lederhosen and foaming steins of beer have been a regular sight on the commons in Harpenden, St Albans, Hertford – and, coming soon, even further afield. In a special Bank Holiday ... Read more
Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates
Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates
Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates
Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates
Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates
Chris Amoo founding member of the Real Thing talks to Dave Ellis about the new album ‘A Brand New Day’ and the band’s development from the 70’s to today. Featuring Children of the Ghetto, one of the new tracks, writing with brother Eddie and the Real Thing’s big break on Opportunity Knocks.
Ross Bell of the band Rosko Piko tells of his extraordinary journey to find salvation in music.
Ross Bell of the band Rosko Piko tells of his extraordinary journey to find his salvation in music: Part 2
Local advertising professional, Matt Bourn, thinks advertising has a crucial role to play in our move to a sustainable future. In this week’s Environment Matters podcast, Matt talks to Amanda Yorwerth about Sustainable Advertising, the new book that he has co-authored. Topics covered include green washing, how we frame messaging around climate change and even the ... Read more
It may appear like an ordinary scheduled bus service but the Harpenden Hopper is so much more – it’s a community and a lifeline for its passengers. Elly and Andy took a trip to find out more.
In this special edition of ‘So What?’ Andy and Elly talk about a very difficult topic – the death of a family member. On a recent trip to Plymouth, Andy’s mum died after a period of illness. Talking about it helped, but it also made him realise that people really do need to discuss their ... Read more
St Albans Girls School are presenting their first school musical drama production since COVID and it is MATILDA – THE MUSICAL. Join the STAGS Radio and podcast club as they go behind the scenes with interviews, discussion and all the backstage gossip.
Hear how panellists from the 4 major parties answered questions from the public on issues concerning the environment and sustainability ahead of the 5th May local elections. Subjects covered include making the District water sensitive building on Greenbelt cycling to school greenwashing and trustworthiness the Local Plan engaging businesses in the effort to reach Net ... Read more
Hear how panellists from the 4 major parties answered questions from the public on issues concerning the environment and sustainability ahead of the 5th May local elections. Subjects covered include making the District water sensitive building on Greenbelt cycling to school greenwashing and trustworthiness the Local Plan engaging businesses in the effort to reach Net ... Read more
Radio Verulam was at the Mayor's Pride Awards event at St Michael's Manor Hotel on Tuesday 29th March 2022. The Mayor's Pride Awards celebrate the role played by volunteers and community leaders in the District of St Albans. In this podcast you can listen to the highlights of the event and the Awards presented by the Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City and District of St Albans, Councillor Edgar Hill.
At 7.10pm on Sunday 7th November a whistle blew in Clarence Park and history was made. The crowd went crazy and Radio Verulam took to the air. Listen again to our post match show as we get reaction from Ian Allinson, Dean Austin, Lawrence Levy, Sean Jeffers, David Noble, Ian Rogers and a lot more.
Listen to our FA Cup prematch show that took place before the historic FA Cup match against Forest Green Rovers. Hear from the fans as the excitement builds.
Rebecca Vaughan, met with Steve Simpson to discuss her new production of Virginia Woolf’s A Room Of One’s Own at the Maltings Theatre from Tuesday 7th September. Tickets available from ovo.org.uk
Here’s this week’s podcast featuring Ian Allison’s reaction to the Saints start to the season. A Saints Rewind with Dave Tavener focusing on season starts. Colney Heath Assistant Manager Ant Burns on their FA Cup win. Highlights from St Albans B v Sandridge Rovers featuring comments from Chris Winton and Nigel Rump.
Harpenden Town FC hosted Romford in the FA Cup extra preliminary round and Radio Verulam were there. Listen to the match highlights and reaction from manager Mickie Nathan and the fans.
The pupils from the St Albans Girls School (STAGS) Radio and Podcast Club have written and produced a podcast celebrating the school’s centenary. Listen to exclusive interviews with the wonderful Mr Blades and ex-student and now teacher Ms Bowman.
‘Friend of the show’ Radlett resident and Chairman of the Brentford Bee’s Cliff Crown returns to Verulam Sport. He spoke to us from cloud nine as it followed Brentford’s victory in the EFL Championship Playoff final. This result means Thomas Frank’s men fulfil a long held dream and will be in the Premier League next ... Read more
Verulam Sport are honoured to chat with new General Manager for our local Vitality Premier League Netball team Saracens Mavericks. It was heart warming to hear how the return of the crowds inspired those Mav’s to a first win over rivals Wasps. That result means dreams of a Playoff birth are still firmly alive. To ... Read more
The last week of May 2021 has been a roller-coaster one for Colney Heath FC. After 2 seasons dominating the Spartan South Midlands Premier Division they were promoted to the Southern Central Division One in Step 4. They also had the Gladwish cup final against London Lions and a 2 legged fixture against their resurging ... Read more
Some of the Year 9 pupils from St Albans Girls School have been raising awareness for the organisation ‘Refuge – Help for Women & Children’ by putting together a special podcast. Listen here?!
Organised by Friends of the Earth Groups from around Hertfordshire, The Herts Environment Hustings took place on 19th April. Chairman Nick Hazell put questions on issues of sustainability and the environment from the online audience to a panel consisting of: Conservatives – Theresa Heritage, Derrick Ashley Greens – Anni Sander, Nick Cox Labour – Tina ... Read more
Organised by Friends of the Earth Groups from around Hertfordshire, The Herts Environment Hustings took place on 19th April. Chairman Nick Hazell put questions on issues of sustainability and the environment from the online audience to a panel consisting of: Conservatives – Theresa Heritage, Derrick Ashley Greens – Anni Sander, Nick Cox Labour – Tina ... Read more
Listen to the match highlights of the Herts Senior Divisional Cup tie between two of our local teams Belstone FC & Sandridge Rovers. Plus updates from the games featuring Colney Heath & Harpenden Town
Listen to the match highlights from the Spartan South Midlands Spring Cup match between Leverstock Green FC and Colney Heath FC. Plus post match reactions from both managers.
As part of International Womens Day, Nevina Holland talks to Phil Richards about Peekaboostudios on Verulam in the Morning.
Dean Bradfield from Leverstock Green FC Jonny visits Colney Heath for their FA Vase Graham chats to St Albans Football Historian David Tavener
The landlord of The Mermaid wants to enter a beer into the St Albans Beer Festival but there are people who would kill for his secret Scottish recipe...literally?
As this weekend would have been Meraki again here is a new Meraki Festival 2019 Podcast with interviews from the festival and Clive and Sarah Glover (who were both there the entire 3 days) discussing their memories of it a few days later.
What has life been like on the canals during lockdown? How have the hire boat companies managed, and what does the future hold as lockdown eases? We spoke to Bobby Cowling, editor of Waterways World magazine to find out more.
MP Bim Afolami continues Radio Verulam's Monthly series where we chat to our local MP's to get answers to our local issues.
Cheryl Hole talks about her career, pride 2020 and answers your questions on Radio Verulam
Keith Reynolds from the Cottonmill and Nunnery Allotment Association chatted to Jonny Seabrook about what he’s up to on the allotment this May
Ren Behan talks about the current Covid-19 pandemic restrictions and how they are impacting where we source our food. Plus, she checks in with Phil Thompson to ask him what he’s been cooking during lockdown.
Ren Behan and Jonny Seabrook meet Anne from Taste of Vietnam St Albans. In there chat Anne explains her food story and how she functions in St Albans. Plus tells us about her plans and even lets Ren and Jonny try some of her food.
The pupils from St Albans Girls School have put together a podcast on the civil rights campaigner Rosa Parks. Rosa Parks has become a very important part of the school with pupils voting to name the new 8th pastoral House after her and the new state of the art English block has also been named ... Read more
This podcast is presented by Dennis Haggarth, an A Level History student at Verulam School and centres on the DeHavilland Aircraft Company.
With the current apparent lack of school places in St Albans, County Councillor Terry Douris talks to Lydia about the process and the hopes for a satisfactory outcome.
On this show our very special guest is Carmen of Carmen`s Caribbean Kitchen , St Albans premier Caribbean caterer , she enriches our shopping experience with her delicious tastes and aromas from her street stall 0n market days and she has the ability to cater for Caribbean functions for up to 500 people .She will ... Read more
The Flamestead Scarecrow Festival has been held in the sleepy village of Flamstead every year since 2002. Residents enter a competition for the best scarecrow of the village, displaying their creations outside their homes. Visitors can walk around the village and vote for their favourite scarecrows. It’s a quintessentially eccentric English festival, with all the ... Read more
Interview with Nashville musician and songwriter Kenny Foster, discussing his debut album Deep Cuts.
Charlotte Hussey talks about why Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust are part of the Show the Love campaign and want you care for the climate and the effect a changing spring time is having on wildlife locally, and Hollie Anderson of the Woodland Trust asks you to become a phenologist and add to the citizen ... Read more
Good Beer Guide editor Roger Protz joins Richard Edwards and Ruth Farenga to talk about his passion for beer.
On tonight’s show we had Mathew Green’s Lyrical challenge and the answer to last week’s. How are you doing with these challenges? If you know the answers then get in touch.
Shona Davies tells Clive Glover about her trip of a lifetime to raise money for MIND in Herts
Impromptu was produced by the Abbey Theatre of St Albans and Radio Verulam. It is a story about war and love.
Sheri and Harry from the Great Northern Pub joined Jonny Seabrook on Thursday’s Verulam in the Morning to talk about the new menu chef Harry has put together and the plans Landlord Sheri has put in place at the pub. Checkout their website www.greatnorthernpub.co.uk
Sheri and Harry from the Great Northern Pub joined Jonny Seabrook on Thursday’s Verulam in the Morning to talk about the new menu chef Harry has put together and the plans Landlord Sheri has put in place at the pub. Checkout their website www.greatnorthernpub.co.uk
On this show we explore what it is like to be a fostered young person as well as to be the foster carer. There are highs and lows.This is an honest and inspiring show if you are interested in this subject.
Tonight we discuss what fun and targeted activities parents can do with their children over the summer to make sure the return to school in September isn’t too much of a shock to the system. We speak to Roy Broadfield from Impact In Learning, Tina Bourne from St John’s Green Primary School in Colchester and ... Read more
On this show we have an in depth and far reaching discussion about all elements of children’s skin with Dr Jemima Mellerio, a Paediatric Dermatologist at The London Skin and Hair Clinic
Guests include Beth Parmar from Superkids, coach Neil Kirby from Red Rubber Ball and top head teacher Eddie Gaynor from Astley Cooper School in Hemel Hempstead. The discussion revolves around how we, as parents, can try various strategies to support all our children reach their personal potentials – cognitively, socially, physically and emotionally.