Folkestone Virus Update: Recent Episodes
Academy FM Folkestone
Vicky talks to Folkestone & Hythe District Council's Cllr Tim Prater on tidying up the Coastal Park. We have an update on bus services from Stagecoach, and Pancreatic Cancer Action on the importance of getting checked out if you suspect cancer. Also, Bee from Bee Hart Yoga on looking after yourself when sat at a desk at home.
Sarah speaks to Ian Ayres from NHS Kent & Medway about restarting services including GP services. John Burgess from the Rainbow Centre talks about his fundraising efforts. And Robbie Goatham from Healthwatch Kent about their support for carers.
Sandra talks to Angus from East Cliff Creatives on their animation project based around people's drawings of their houses. And Kent Food Hub's action in expanding their supply to local people during the pandemic
Sarah talks to Cllr David Wimble on the council's new directory of food businesses. We hear from the National Farmers' Union about the impact on farmers and their Pick for Britain campaign. And Folkestone Rescue talk about what our beaches are like as lockdown is lifted.
Sandra talks to Gayle from the Folkestone Haven about their work supporting mental health in the District + Creative Folkestone's Alastair Upton on the 'Adopt an Artwork' initiative + Jane Storm from SAGA on their Community Ambassadors programme.
Sarah talks to MP Damian Collins on the controversy surrounding the re-opening of schools, as well as immigration and why some vital workers are not labelled as 'Key Workers. Daniel Sangiuseppe from the Burlington Hotel, and the local Hotel & Catering Assc talks about the impact on business, and coming out of lockdown. Ray Johnson from Folkestone Town Team talks about how businesses in central Folkestone are doing, and the support they've been getting.
Chris Simpson from BNI talks about their activities, and support for businesses. Zoe Mond talks about Folkestone Rowing Club's virtual transatlantic race. Helen Sharp on a visit to a hospital - what was it like? Sue Bugden on Ashford , Folkestone & Dover 'Scrubbers' group, sewing scrubs for the William Harvey Hospital.
Vicky hears from Katy Tibbles from Turner Schools about how home learning is going for the Academy and other schools. Sarah from the Shepway Sports Trust gives tips for exercise during lockdown, and we hear from local resident David Whitethread about living in lockdown without the internet or a smartphone.
Sandra hears about the support for parents and new mothers at this time. Cathy and Andi Elliot (Lime Bar & Live Independent Music Events) on the community music collaborations happening on the East Cliff.
Sarah talks to Chris from Chambers about fundraising efforts for music venues. Folkestone Triennial curator Lewis Biggs talks about the postponed exhibition. Diane Dever from Folkestone Fringe and the Harbour Arm talks about management & access to the Arm going forward, and this year's Fringe events.
Alex talks to Heleanor from locally-based company Eat Troo about business during the crisis, and we hear from Irina from Harbour Quarter Languages. Also, NHS doctor Trisha McNair gives us the view from the front line.
Vicky hears from Lorraine Lucus about songwriting as inspiration during lockdown. Marie Smith from the National Crime Agency talks about keeping kids safe when they're spending more time online. Victoria Winward tells us about the inspiration gained from writing poetry at this time.
Sandra hears from Hedley Swain from the Arts Council about support for artists and other creatives. Peter Heckel from Salus Group talks about their online activities for young people. Lynsey Illett from Kent Libraries explains how library services can be used for audiobooks and digital books & magazines
Sarah talks to MP Damian Collins about PPE, the NHS and Care Homes. Alex from Covid Calm talks about stress management for healthcare professionals, and Lorna from Frontline 19 on mental health support for frontline workers.
Helen Sharp speaks to Mike from Abbeywell Vets about their role during the crisis. We hear from Duncan Moris about the work of Shepway Voices and Shepway Primary Singers. And we speak to Academy FM student presenter Taya about how she's finding lockdown and home learning.
We find out how local Care providers are coping. Alex talks to Shelley Watson from My Life Home Care Services, and Julia Horton from Cumbria House Care Home
Vicky speaks to Consultant Dermatologist Dr Nick Lowe about taking care of your skin when regularly cleaning your hands. Adam Colthorpe from South Kent Mind and Dads' Unlimited talks about support for families and individuals struggling with mental health issues at this time.
Sarah talks to Alex Maclaren about the role of the Folkestone Town Sprucer during the crisis, and also Mark Swain from Systems 2 Consulting about the support they're providing to businesses managing H&S for workers and customers during the crisis
Zak Waters (Folkestone College - Edge School of Creative & Business) about his photography portrait project of local people in lockdown. Rachel Stickells from The Glassholes of Folkestone Facebook Page about the local natural environment at this time.
Vicky talks to Gordon Harrison from Specsavers about how they're supporting Key Workers + a visit to a local supermarket to assess queues and stock levels + Steve Bennett from the Trussel Trust about the importance of Food Banks at this time
Sarah Hagues talks to Ben Russell from the National Economic Crime Centre about the recent fall in many crimes, apart from online crime which is affecting individuals and businesses.
We find how Folkestone's fishing industry is coping during the current crisis, and how our local 'key workers' in the bin collection and recycling roles are managing.
Helen Sharp speaks to Gayle Lowery Jones of the new Folkestone Haven mental health support centre, and Rachel Davenport of Core Therapies on the challenges small businesses face now, and in the next year.
Vicky Eldridge talks to MP Damian Collins about the 'Infotagion' project that aims to stop the spread of fake news. Marian Shipley-Hall from Action on Homelessness Folkestone talks about the increase in people needing support. Nick Shaw from the Community Hub talks about setting up this vital support centre at 3 Hills Sports Park.
Academy FM's Sarah Hagues speaks to Amanda Walker of Homestart Shepway about the dangers of Domestic Abuse with so many people stuck at home. Also, we hear from Bridget Chapman at Kent Refugee Action Network about how young refugees and asylum seekers are managing in the current crisis.
A nurse from a Folkestone GP practice talks about how to use local GP services and the local CV19 situation. And, a frontline NHS doctor tells us what happens to you if you're hospitalised with Coronavirus.
Dr Trisha McNair explains how the virus works to affect people, and who is most at risk... and it's by no means only the elderly. Also, Cllr Jenny Hollingsbee explains what the new Community Hubs do to support local residents via 3 hotlines for Folkestone, Hythe, and the Romney Marsh
Vicky Eldridge talks to John Keefe, Director of Public Affairs at Eurotunnel about how they're managing the virus situation. And at a time when many people are stressed, stuck at home, and not sleeping, we hear from Dr Simon Merritt about the importance of sleep and how to manage it.
Advice from the Dept of Work & Pensions for people who have recently lost their job, about accessing benefits, and the current situation for the Self Employed. Folkestone Mayor Jackie Mead updates us on the Community Hub, and her request for people's utility bills to be cancelled. Seamus Murphy from Turner Schools talks about who is eligible to come to school, and how schools are supporting home learners.
Home Learning tips for parents and students. Dave Sharp speaks to local Primary teacher Tegan Springate, and Secondary Academy teacher Vicky Waghorn.
We hear from our MP Damian Collins, Ian from Age UK Folkestone, Lucy from the RSPCA, and Matthew Arnold from Stagecoach.