Cambridge 105 Radio: Recent Episodes
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Cast members from the Chesterton Youth Theatre are in the studio to talk to Alex about their production of Rent this month. https://cambridge105.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/RENT-CHESTERTON-YOUTH-THEATRE.mp3
Alex is joined by Lucy Barrett, style coach to discuss lifestyle and its effect on what we wear. https://cambridge105.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LIFESTYLE-BARRETT.mp3 https://cambridge105.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/LIFESTYLE-BARRETT.mp3
Alex hears about the latest Re-fashion and Fizz event coming to the Grand Arcade at the end of the month from Megan Day. https://cambridge105.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/REFASHION-AND-FIZZ-JUNE-HORWOOD.mp3
Alex Elbro finds out about the play Hansard coming to Cambridge at the beginning of July from Geraldine Hindley, one of the cast. https://cambridge105.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/HANSARD-HINDLEY.mp3
Elliot Porter joins Alex to talk about the latest Folk in the Footlights event this Friday featuring Melody Coles and Emily Fraser. https://cambridge105.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/FOLK-IN-THE-FOOTLIGHTS-JUNE-PORTER.mp3
Friday 21 June is Make Music Day and Harri Beasley and Sophie from Beats and Babes give Alex a flavour of what to expect.
Dr Alexis Willett, Author of Calmism: 8 Habits for Complete Rest, is back and discusses social and spiritual rest and how to create habits.
Claire Martinsen from the Mill Road Cemetery tells us about the tours and events taking place during National Cemeteries Week starting this Saturday.
Three of the cast from Festival Players production of The Producers join Alex Elbro ahead of their opening night at the ADC on Thursday evening.
Former Blue Peter and Cambridge 105 Radio presenter Liz Barker joins Alex Elbro to talk about her new poetry book, podcast and a Cambridge-based film that she’s been involved with.
Style Coach, Lucy Barrett is back and she talks to Alex Elbro about dressing for your body.
Local charity Tom’s Trust have a new challenge for this month; Go Grey for May and Alex talks to Kirsty Keegan from the charity about it. https://cambridge105.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/GO-GREY-IN-MAY-KEEGAN.mp3
Local social enterprise Noise Solution are celebrating their 15th birthday, founder Simon Glenister joins Alex to talk about the two events they have planned for 30 May and how to […]
Dr Alexis Willett, author of Calmism: 8 habits for complete rest is back and talks to Alex Elbro about creative rest and sensory rest.
Dr Carmel McEniery tells Alex about the nationwide Poppy Study being led by the University of Cambridge, which aims to understand why some women develop pre-eclampsia and other placental complications […]
Alex Elbro hears about Cambridge Theatre Company’s new season of shows and auditions for their youth productions from Artistic director and Producer Louis Ling.
Alex Elbro is joined by three of the cast of the ARU Musical Theatre group’s final production Alice by Heart.
Style coach Lucy Barrett discusses colour and how to use it to our advantage with Alex Elbro
Alex is joined by Marion Leeper, Cambridge storyteller, to talk about the Spoken word event at the Town and Gown this weekend and the East Anglian Storytelling festival in May.
Local author Alison Stockham tells Alex about her new novel The New Girl, published this week.
Three of the cast from the upcoming production of Made in Dagenham are in the studio with Alex to talk about the show and why the themes still resonate today.
Alex welcomes local musical duo Tennessee Twin into the studio following their performance at the recent C2C Festival.
Alex meets Dr Evelyn Lord, author of the book The Great Plague: When Death Came to Cambridge in 1665, the subject of her talk at the Museum of Cambridge next […]
Artist Hilary Cox Condron tells Alex about the Imaginarium that’s taking over one of the lawns at King’s College for the weekend.
Alex talks to Guin Glasfurd, local author of The Year Without Summer is Coming, who’s on the panel for the Cambridge Festival discussion on imagining a more liveable future with […]
Andy Palmer, CEO of Cambridgeshire Deaf Association talks to Alex about the NHS Hearing Aid Maintenance drop-in sessions they run, and their need for more volunteers to help.
Alex hears about the Re-fashion and Fizz pop-up event at the Grand Arcade next weekend from three of the team organising it.
Dr Alexis Willett, author of Calmism: 8 habits for complete rest, is back and this month she talks to Alex about physical and nutritional rest.
Alex meets Sarah Stones from Plain Sailing Motivation to hear how getting motivated can help us.
Alex is joined in the studio by Janet Fox from Small and Green to talk about bulb care as we approach spring.
Helen Wilson from Girton Musical Theatre Group tells Alex Elbro about their upcoming production of The Mikado.
Style coach Lucy Barrett chats to Alex about the phases she takes clients through to have a successful and supportive wardrobe to help with confidence and self-expression.
Alex chats to Stuart Lambie about the Cambridge Half Marathon on Sunday 3 March for Alzheimer’s Research UK. ARUK are the headline charity partner for the race this year, and […]
The RNLI, the Royal National Lifeboat Institution will be celebrating 200 years of saving lives at sea on 4 March. Geoff Heathcock BEM joins Alex to talk about these special […]
Musician Elliot Porter is back to talk to Alex about Folk in the Footlights; an exciting new music night in the cellar bar of the Cambridge Union.
Dr Alexis Willett, author of Calmism: 8 habits for complete rest, is back and this month she talks to Alex about mental and emotional rest.
Local musician Sivu joins Alex in the studio ahead of his gig at The Portland Arms next week and releasing new music.
Strummers & Dreamers host Les Ray joins Alex Elbro to discuss who’s playing at the 2023 Cambridge Folk Festival.
Alex talks to Max Turner from BlueProof about the interactive 3D maps and programmes they create, including their latest project working with the relaunched Cambridge Tourist Centre.
Alex is joined by Riadh Falvo, Founder of the Cambridge Chocolate Festival taking place at the Cambridge Union in February.
Alex talks to Cambridge Tour Guide, Sophie Smiley, about what it’s like to be a guide and hears about their upcoming training for new guides.
Alex sits in for Neil this morning and talks to musician Josh Robins, lead singer of the Mardlers, whose new solo EP comes out this week.
Local author talks to Alex Elbro about her new series of books, the Cambridge Hardiman Mysteries.
The 10th NMG Music Awards night is next week, and today Alex speaks to Isla Mae, nominated in the 18 and under category, who plays live in the studio.
Alex hears from Jen Rutter about the Big 25 fundraising challenge that the local charity The Red Hen Project is inviting us all to take part in, taking place on Sunday […]
The 10th NMG Music Awards night is just over two weeks away, Alex talks to singer-songwriter Oli Harris, nominated in the Indie category and performing on the night.
Alex talks to Saskia Edwards and Hector Wheatley, two of the cast of The Wedding Singer, the musical comedy that’s coming to the ADC in Cambridge from 5-9 September.
Local freelance journalist Donna Ferguson joins Alex for our monthly look at Cambridge Matters.
With the 10th NMG Music Awards night coming up on 8 September, Alex catches up with singer-songwriter Gabby Rivers, nominated in the Pop and Legends category, and performing on the […]
Andrew Bishop, Events Manager at NatWest branch in Petty Cury in Cambridge tells Alex about their working and event spaces available free of charge for local community use.
Jeremy Harmer tells Alex about the Lockdown Folk Live Festival in Haddenham in September.
Alex is joined by tour guide Sophie Smiley, who’s running the word-lovers walking tour as part of Open Cambridge taking place from 8-17 September.
Alex continues her Beginner’s guide to the Women’s World Cup. She chats to members of the Cambridge United Women’s squad about the knockout games and looks forward to the quarter […]
With the 10th NMG Music Awards night on 8 September, Alex speaks to some of the nominees and performers: today False Colours will be talking about their nomination in the […]
Alex is joined in the studio by Jane Rich, CEO of Cambridge Community Arts, who’ve just launched a training programme for creative community tutors.
Alex continues with her Beginner’s guide to the Women’s World Cup; with Harley-Jean Simpson and Zoe Wood from the Cambridge United Women’s squad.
The 10th NMG Music Awards take place next month (8 September) and Alex is speaking to some of the nominees and performers: Here she speaks to singer-songwriter Matt Peet.
Alex hears about the first Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival on 12 August at the Corn Exchange from founder Carrie Rawlings.
Alex starts her Beginner’s guide to the Women’s World Cup; for the next few weeks she’ll be speaking to Darren Marjoram, Manager of the Cambridge United Women’s Team, and members […]
Alex is joined by Janet Fox from Small and Green for advice on caring for our houseplants through the summer.
Alex hears about Cambridge Theatre Company’s production of Frozen Jnr in Cambridge next week, from the director, Amelia Bass and two members of the cast.
Alex hears about the development of modular home schemes in Cambridge and across the UK from Allia Future Homes manager Lewis Herbert.
Alex Elbro welcomes journalist Donna Ferguson for the first in a new series Cambridge Matters looking at how the University interacts with the town.
Alex is joined by Marika Newman, founder of Sing and Tonic, an exciting pop-up singing evening coming to the Cambridge, and Vikki Jones, lead singer of Fred’s House, the house […]
Alex talks to Darren Runham, Catering manager at Emmaus Cambridge, about the new specialist dog menu they’ve created for customers’ pets to enjoy while visiting the second-hand emporium and cafe.
Alex talks to local historian Antony Carpen, looking back to the 70s and the embargo on new homes due to water shortages.
Alex talks to Girton College Undergraduate Kate Sin about the importance of science communication. She recently won the Hammond Science Communication Prize at Girton for her talk on the future […]
Alex Elbro talks to Ruth Lyon and Eliza Hull, both musicians with disabilities, who are bringing their tour ‘Access All Areas’ to Cambridge Junction next week.
Alex talks to Sarah Decent, owner of Modish Shoes, about the about the exciting events planned in Green Street in Cambridge this weekend.
Alex is joined by Bob Bragger, Group Coordinator for the Cambridge, Ely and Newmarket MS Society group as MS Awareness Week runs from 24-30 April.
Alex Elbro is joined by Nathaniel Mahoney, Founder and Co-director of Online High Street to talk about their upcoming events and plans.
Alex talks to Louis Ling, Artistic Director and Producer at Cambridge Theatre Company about their two new summer productions.
Alex is joined again by Janet Fox from Small and Green, today giving advice and tips for our houseplants and gardens for spring. Plus the NMG One to Watch track […]
Alex Elbro talks to Kirsty Smith, one of the cast members from the production of Carousel, which comes to the ADC Theatre in Cambridge next week.
Alex hears about local mental health charity, Arts and Minds’ 15th birthday fundraising appeal from Director Dr Emily Bradfield and newly appointed Chair of Trustees Bob Bragger.
Alex hears from Clinical Research Fellow Zanna Voysey about the talk she’s giving at the Cambridge Festival for Alzheimer’s Research UK on the growing links between sleep loss and dementia.
Alex is joined in the studio by local musicians Annie Dressner and Luke James Williams for live music and to hear about their Songwriters’ Circle tour coming to Cambridge later […]
Alex Elbro talks to Paul Harrison, the Vineyard Manager at Saffron Grange, about introducing sheep as part of their ongoing environmental initiative.
Alex talks to Hedders and KP from the Cambridge Rollerbillies team about their first match of the season in March and the new beginners course starting in April.
Alex Elbro is joined in the studio by local musicians SJ Mortimer and Nicky Terry from the band Morganway to talk about their new music, including a new album, and […]
Local historian Antony Carpen is back to talk to Alex Elbro about another current issue also been discussed back in time. Today we’re looking at Science Island from 1961.
In a new regular feature, Green Fingers, Small and Green’s Janet Fox gives Alex Elbro seasonal tips on what to do with our houseplants and in our gardens too.
Alex talks to Matt Burman, Artistic Director at Cambridge Junction and Artist Leo Kay about the project they’re running from next week, Sauerkraut Spell Making workshops; An opportunity to learn […]
Alex is joined by Dr Myfanwy Hill, the 105 Vet, who’s giving advice on how we can discourage cats from undesirable behaviour in the house.
Alex hears about the free Healthy You virtual festival, running all this month from Dani Guy, Senior Active Lifestyle Officer at Cambridge City Council.
Alex talks to Carla Keen about The Thrupenny Tales being performed at the Corpus Playroom next week.
Alex talks to Dr Myfanwy Hill, the 105 Vet, about precautions to take with our animals in the cold weather, and what to avoid at Christmas with pets.
Alex hears about the Off Quay Collective from its founders Azume and Iona, and their first event, Ladies Night: The Exhibition, taking place at Storey’s Field next week.
Alex hears from Barnie, one of the members of Cam Skate, about why Donkey Common Skate Park isn’t fit for purpose and what they’re doing to work towards replacing it […]
Alex finds out about the Cambridge Art Cube; the workshops, studios and exhibition space from the founder Isabel Pearce.
Alex talks to Carolyn Pallon about walking netball, what it is and why it has become so popular.
Alex talks to Hanna Warne from Cambridge Community Arts about their first Community Festival Fair taking place in December at the Guildhall.
Alex speaks to local detective turned author, Russell Wate, about his new book, Missing but not Lost, the second in the series about a fictional detective living in Ely.
Alex hears from Gil Karpas, the co-director of the Cambridge Jazz Festival (November 10-27 2022), who talks about some of this year’s highlights.
The 41st Cambridge Film Festival opens tonight, and Alex Elbro talks to Elle Hayward, Programming Panel Lead about her festival highlights.
Alex Elbro is joined in the studio by Cllr Hilary Cox Condron to look at some of the events happening in Cambridge during Black History Month including the renaming of […]
Alex Elbro hears from Nathaniel Mahoney, Co-Founder of Online High Street, launching in Cambridge this month and helping local independent shops and businesses sell their products online.
Alex talks to the founder of The Collaboration Choir, Carrie Rawlings, about their first EP release with all profits going to Dementia UK, and how you can get involved.
Alex catches up with musician Nati Dreddd, who we first met at the Cambridge Folk Festival this year. Nati has just released her debut single and is starting her first […]
Morganway lead singer SJ Mortimer, talks to Alex Elbro about her monthly Songwriter sessions at Tall Trees.
With the firework season coming up, Alex talks to Dr Myfanwy Hill, the 105 Vet, about ways to desensitise our pets from loud noises.
Alex speaks to Clara, the Volunteer Manger at the Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre, who are looking to recruit more volunteers.
Local musician Annie Dressner joins Alex to talk about her new single and tour, and plays live in the studio.
Alex talks to local primary school teacher Julie Wyard about the Community Climate Talk she’s chairing at Cambridge Junction next week
Alex hears about a new art gallery in Cambridge, Aka Contemporary, from founders Kevin Youngman and Ali Porter.
Alex is joined in the studio by 105’s vet, Dr Myfanwy Hill, to discuss our pets and the law.
Alex talks to Holly Roeder, daughter of the football legend Glenn Roeder, ahead of the Glenn Roeder Race Day, at Newmarket Races this Saturday to commemorate his life and raise […]
Alex talks to local historian Antony Carpen about how young people can contribute towards local history research through their sixth form extended projects or college coursework from September.
Shrek the Musical comes to Cambridge next week and Shrek and Princess Fiona aka Scott Riley and Frances Sayer from the Cambridge Theatre Company cast preview the show with Alex.
Alex talks to Stuart Hill about 28 Hours, 28 CrossFit workouts; a local charity event taking place all weekend to raise awareness and funds for Bowel Cancer UK.
Alex talks to Cllr Alex Collis ahead of the Big Weekend starting on Friday and about other free events in the city this summer.
In her regular spotlight on the University of the Third Age in Cambridge, Alex talks to Tim Ewbank, Chair of U3AC, about the new courses for next term and their […]
Alex chats to Victoria and Geoff from local duo Tennessee Twin about their new music collaboration, The Songs and Stories Collective.
Alex talks to Nick Edwards from Saffron Grange Vineyard about their new summer collaboration with Cambridge punting company Rutherford’s.
Dr Myfanwy Hill, the 105 Vet is back with Alex to talk about what to do if your pet goes missing.
Musician Ana Silvera talks to Alex about new album, The Fabulist, and her tour that takes in Cambridge Junction on May 10.
Alex speaks to Brit award-winning artist Paloma Faith ahead of her performance at Newmarket Nights in June.
In this month’s spotlight on the University of the Third Age in Cambridge, Alex looks at the Sciences with Professor Ron Laskey.
Alex is joined by Chris Hudson and Kerry Hibbert from the cast of Shakespeare in Love, which comes to the ADC Theatre later this month.
Alex has her monthly look at the University of the Third Age in Cambridge, today looking at physical activities with Rosie and David. Plus two tracks for the A-Z of […]
Community artist Councillor Hilary Cox Condron joins Alex to talk about the Cambridge Carbon Footprint event, part of the Cambridge Festival in April
Alex chats to Dr Robin Bunce, a Fellow at Homerton College, about his talk at the Cambridge Festival next month Televising the future:1984 and the imagination of Nigel Kneale.
Alex hears about art project The Dark Heals, at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus from the new artist-in-residence, Andrea Cockerton, and Head of Arts at the campus, Natalie Ellis.
Alex is joined by local historian Antony Carpen to discuss the history of the Andrew Murden Centre, originally sited where the main ARU building stands today.
Dr John Davis from the University of Oxford talks about his event at the Cambridge Festival next month, Waterloo sunrise: London from the sixties to Thatcher, based on his new […]
Alex is joined by Dan Greef to continue with the series We Are What We Eat, and the topic of sleep.
In this month’s spotlight on the University of the Third Age in Cambridge, David Burgess talks to Alex about the range of courses on offer under World; Past and Present.