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s most fascinating buildings and hidden spaces are opening their doors to the public next month. Open Cambridge returns for ten days from the 11th of September, with free tours, talks and experiences ranging from historic college libraries and the Churchill Archives to radio astronomy and even an underground laboratory. Julian Clover spoke to Open Cambridge Manager Zoe Smith.
s 4-1 victory over Lowestoft and Histon joint manager Matt Payne following the Stutes 3-1 win over Brightlingsea Regent.
Lewis Herbert talks to community leader Abdul Arain about his journey from Kenya to Cambridge, building bridges between faiths, and the campaign to create the Freedom Fountain commemorating Indian subcontinent soldiers who served in the World Wars.
s Farm; fruit farm surpluses sold in a suburban Cambridge street and an update from Saffron Grange. With Matt Bentman, Alan Alder and Sue Bailey.
Linda catches up with Rich Quarterman, frontman and songwriter with Man the Lifeboats, who played at Cambridge Folk Festival last weekend.
Cambridge Radio is live at Cherry Hinton Hall to capture the sights and sounds of the first day of the 2026 Cambridge Folk Festival.20.00-22.00 Julian Clover and Linda Ness with live performances and artist interviews. Featuring Nick Harper, Monkey Shanti, Jesca Hoop, South of Polaris, Chris Fox and Brooks Williams. 15.00-18.00 Continuing coverage of the 2026 Cambridge Folk Festival with Gavin Richards and Holly Innes. Featuring Frank Turner, Skinny Lister, Maddie Morris and Frog on a Bike. 13.00-15.00 Julian Clover and Linda Ness are live at Cherry Hinton Hall to capture the sights and sounds of the 2026 Cambridge Folk Festival. Featuring Fran Lusty, Pru Ward and Cambridgeshire Music, George Boomsma, RuMac 10.00-12.00 Gavin Richards is live from Cherry Hinton Hall, previewing the Cambridge Folk Festival and speaks to Luke James Williams and Melody Coles.
s as part of the Cambridge Folk Festival. She talks to Linda Ness about her music and how much she enjoys going to the Folk Festival.
s produce: Rosie Sykes on jam making, Alex Rushmer on salads; the joy of apricots. Flavour is presented by Matt Bentman and Alan Alder.
A section of the River Cam which has been deemed unsafe needs proper investment and quickly, according to a Cambridge city councillor.Earlier this week part of the riverbank next to Jesus Green lock collapsed into the river.The lock has been closed for two years, ever since surveys found it needs urgent stabilisation work and is some months away from any remedial work beginning.Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate Cheney Payne tells Linda Ness there needs to be a better management strategy in place.
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Simon Bertin presents Cambridge Arts Round Up, exploring some of the highlights of the summer arts scene.This edition features renowned Nigerian artist Hassan Aliyu, exhibiting at Wolfson College and Artspace 5-7; a visit to Ely Cathedral's Stained Glass Museum with artist and conservator Isabelle Davies and curator Jasmine Allen; the Cambridge School of Art Degree Show; and Penny Heath's Art Garden, where Penny and dressmaker-artist Brenda Mayo reflect on creativity and the city's vibrant arts community.
Luke Irwin is joined by Lorcan O'Neill, Matt Taylor, Nick Kitchen and Ben Jenkins to discuss what is surely the cinematic event of the year, as Christopher Nolan's adaptation of the literary epic The Odyssey finally hits the big screen. Elsewhere, the team will be casting their eyes over the horror sequel Evil Dead Burn and Disney's live-action remake of Moana.
It's the Eddington Carnival today (Friday 17) and tomorrow with lots of exciting events going on. Linda Ness hears all about it from Eddington's Marketing Manager for the University of Cambridge, Biky Wan.
More than a year after the 31-point-9-million-pound Milton Road improvement scheme was completed, concerns are being raised about the health of many of the newly planted trees.Former Cambridge City Council leader Lewis Herbert says more than one in ten have already died, with others in poor condition.LitFest returns to Litlington Recreation Centre on Saturday from midday until 9pm, with a full day of live music and family entertainment.Headlining this year's festival is London singer-songwriter Young Athena, alongside Natalie Gray, DJ Richelle, Mabes and a host of emerging independent artists.
Cambridge has been marking 75 years since it was granted city status with a day of celebrations on Jesus Green.The free event featured live music, food and market stalls, and plenty of entertainment.From 75 pledges for the local environment to creative puppeteering, Christine Schneider and Gavin Richards spoke to some of the community organisations taking part in the celebrations.
Students will next moth know the results of their GCSE exams with important decisions to make about their future. Julian speaks to Ed Bowles, Director of Sixth Form at Chesterton Sixth Form about what he can offer, and a recent school trip to Kenya.
Lewis Herbert is joined by Beth Dugdale, Deputy CEO of the Cambridge Growth Company, Cambridge City Council leader Katie Thornburrow, South Cambridgeshire District Council leader Bridget Smith, and Conservative councillor Dr Richard Williams to discuss the Government’s plans for a Greater Cambridge Development Corporation. They debate the consultation outcome, the proposed transfer of planning powers, and what it could mean for the future of Cambridge and South Cambridgeshire.
Mayor of Cambridge, Cllr Maria Cleminson, tells Glenn Jones about the Cambridge 75th celebrations, on Jesus Green Sunday.
On the head, son! Is the World Cup a golden ticket for our struggling local hospitality? Can a summer Rosé make you feel fine? Dovecote Cellar tells all. Meanwhile Vandana Banerjee of Khoki United discusses fruit waste on Cambridge farms & what can be made from them, and Food writer Jenny Jefferies talks about her new Community Cookbook. Presented by Matt Bentman, Sue Bailey and Alan Alder.
Cambridge is celebrating 75 years since becoming a city with a free community event this Sunday.The celebrations on Jesus Green will mark the anniversary of King George VI granting city status in 1951.Julian Clover spoke to historian Anthony Carpen.
A hosepipe ban is being introduced across Cambridge and surrounding areas for the first time in more than 30 years.Cambridge Water says record demand during the hot, dry weather means customers must stop using hosepipes immediately. Enforcement will begin on the 17th of July.The company says daily water use has risen by almost 30 per cent in recent weeks, putting pressure on local groundwater and the region’s internationally important chalk streams.Steffi Callister spoke to Cambridge Water 's Director of Water Quality and Environment Natalie Akroyd.
With the weather warming up again, Rob and Lawrence dive into the seasonal world of BBQ tech, and explore whether you should go charcoal, gas... or even electric. Plus the latest technology news.
Julian CloverVolunteers in Orwell in South Cambridgeshire have uncovered what they believe is a centuries-old brick-domed well that had been buried for decades and Dr Andrew Holding explains the impact on footballers at altitude.
Join Emma, Stew, Nick and Mark as they look at the latest releases on the big and small screens. On the list is Toy Story 5, Supergirl and Minions and Monsters for the summer blockbusters. On the independent side we have The Invite, The Last Viking and on Netflix Voicemails for Isabelle and Little Brother.
Cambridge Open Studios gets under way this weekend, with hundreds of artists opening their studios to visitors across the city and surrounding villages.Naomi Davies, this year's event is particularly special. The watercolour artist suffered a brain haemorrhage on New Year's Eve and has no memory of the following two months. After three months of rehabilitation, she's regained her distinctive drawing style and will once again be welcoming visitors to her studio.Naomi spoke to Linda Ness.
A pioneering Cambridge computer that helped usher in the modern computing age has been honoured with a Blue Plaque.The plaque marks the development of EDSAC, the world's first practical stored-program computer, which began operating at Cambridge University in 1949.The machine transformed scientific research, contributing to work that led to three Nobel Prizes and paving the way for modern computing.Tom Bygott is from Cambridge Past, Present and Future and spoke to Glenn Jones.
News about Kerb Kollective. How the 'meat on the menu' experiment is going at Fin Boys, and a new initiative. Surviving the heat: how market traders are coping. Along with local food and drink news, social media updates, free food in Cambridge and job vacancies too.
The former Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough has told Cambridge Radio Andy Burnham could be a friend to our region. Mr Burnham has signalled his intention to run for the Leadership of the Labour Party after Monday's resignation by Sir Keir Starmer. Dr Nik Johnson spoke to Julian Clover on Cambridge Breakfast
In this edition, Lawrence and Rob explore the latest announcements from Apple's WWDC, including Siri AI and the automatic password fixer – along with the rest of the latest technology news.
Andy Burnham could be headed for Downing Street within weeks – if the Labour leadership race goes uncontested.On Monday, Sir Keir Starmer announced he's to step down – acknowledging he'd lost the support of his MPs.Former Cambridge City Council leader Lewis Herbert told Lucy Milazzo on Home, while Sir Keir made the Labour electable he had significant failings.
Bidwells have been helping to raise funds for Cambridge Science Center by walking a collective 240 miles. Linda hears more from Lucie Ellis.
Join Emma, Matt and Mark while they discuss Spielberg’s latest Disclosure Day, YouTube horror phenomenon Backrooms, the new return of Masters of the Universe, heist movie Tuner and more!
Five thousand people are expected at the Fen Edge Festival which takes place in Cottenham this weekend. It started on Friday and continues until Sunday 21 June.The free to attend event has entertainment from bands including Big Ten and Bin Weasel.There will also be a flypast from a Spitfire and a Hurricane.Rebecca Bell the Chair of the Festival Organising Committee spoke to Linda Ness.
Neil Jones tells Linda Ness about the celebrations which are planned to celebrate what would have been Pink Floyd's Syd Barrett's 80th year.
Police are investigating after a number of St George's flags appeared on lampposts around Chesterton in Cambridge.While some residents believe they're simply showing support for England during the World Cup, others have raised concerns about what message they may be sending.Councillor Ian Manning represents Chesterton for the Lib Dems on the County Council and spoke to Julian Clover on Cambridge Breakfast
Bus franchising is coming to Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. A review commissioned by Mayor Paul Bristow has recommended a phased introduction from 2027, with routes brought into the new system in stages rather than all at once. The Mayor’s told Julian Clover on Cambridge Radio the phased approach will protect the taxpayer.
Broadcasting six times a week to five million listeners, The Archers follows the everyday lives, loves, and dramas of residents of Ambridge, the fictional village deep in the heart of the English countryside. Having chronicled seven decades of significant social and cultural changes and events in Britain, the show has become a cornerstone of the British cultural landscape and remains one of the BBC’s most popular programmes. Currently it is the top on-demand show for listeners of all ages.The Archers: Live at 75 is a brand-new live theatre show bringing The Archers out of the studio and onto the stage of Cambridge Corn Exchange, offering audiences a chance to experience Ambridge in a way that’s never been seen - or heard - before. Set within a playful reimagining of the “Ambridge Flower & Produce Show”, the evening combines behind-the-scenes insight, archive material, quizzes and a look at how the programme’s distinctive sound world is created in real time with specially written episodes acted out on stage with the show’s live sound effects specialist .Julian Clover speaks to Tim Bentinck (who plays David Archer) and the programme’s live sound effects specialist Vanessa Nuttall.
Lewis Herbert is joined by 3 leading voices in conservation and environmental policy to discuss what action Greater Cambridge needs to take to tackle the biodiversity crisis.His guests are Martin Baker, Conservation Manager at the Wildlife Trust for Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire and Northamptonshire, on the work of the Wildlife Trust, the Cambridge Nature Network and partnerships with local farmers; Paul Forecast, Regional Director for the National Trust in the East of England and Midlands, on countryside conservation and landscape recovery; and Clara Todd, CEO of Water Sensitive Cambridge, on urban ecology, protecting wildlife in our gardens, and making Cambridge more resilient to water shortages and climate change.
Local businesses change hands as we pay a visit to a new butcher taking over Cousin’s site on Grantchester Street, and The Derby Stores in Newnham is coming under new ownership. Meanwhile a new Italian pasta and pizzeria is about to open on Victoria Avenue, and a new community garden launches in Arbury. Presented by Matt Bentman and Alan Alder.
Head of Commercial Services at Imperial War Museum Duxford, Adam Kendall, gives Linda Ness a behind the scenes look at how the famous Duxford air shows are planned, and gives us an insight into the Summer airshow being held on 4 and 5 July.
In Thursday's Cambridge Breakfast podcast Julian Clover discusses The Budget with Cambridge MP Daniel Zeichner and Chair of Mill Road Traders Association Kobir Ahmed.
Daniel Baker looks ahead to the weekend's football action and big talking points. Liam Bennett and Neil Harris preview Cambridge United's home match with Crewe Alexandra. Matt Lockwood also talks about matters off the field which includes the latest on where the U's will be playing future matches with plans to develop the Abbey Stadium now on hold and who'll be on their January shopping list. Plus Jayden Randall tells us how Cambridge City have become the team to beat under Mickey Spillane and Histon's joint manager Matt Payne joins us live ahead of his side's home game with Moulton. Plus the latest women's football news.
Julian Clover hears about the life of pioneering heart surgeon Sir Terrence English and Claudia McKenzie drops in with news of Cambridge Housing Society's annual shoebox appeal.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including the One to Watch from George Bone which could have been this Christmas' viral television advert soundtrack.
The politician responsible for supervising roadworks in the county says he wants to introduce a lane rental scheme for utility companies. It’s after gas works in Hills Road came to a premature end.Cadent Gas began upgrading 1.4 km of gas pipes along Station Road and Hills Road in June, but failed to return to the site after a pause for Remembrance Day.Cambridgeshire County Council says that caused fresh disruption for buses, residents and businesses, and created complications for other utility firms.The council’s streetworks team has now withdrawn Cadent’s permit and issued 6 fines.UK Power Solutions and Cambridge Water will carry on with their work, with the aim of reopening Hills Road on Friday 5 December.Lib Dem Alex Beckett told Julian Clover he wants companies to think about how long they are taking to complete their works.
Rob and Lawrence look at getting your phone screen on your car's infotainment, with Android Auto and Apple Carplay – plus the latest technology news.
Scotty McGeorge and Matt Lockwood review the weekend's football action. There's reaction and analysis to Cambridge United's impressive 2-0 away win at Barrow on Saturday and we get the thoughts of Neil Harris following a rare away victory for his side. Cambridge City are resurgent under Mickey Spillane and he joins us live to talk us through their 2-0 triumph over Brantham Athletic and how his side are now pushing for the top five. Plus Connor Barnes looks back at a disappointing day for Histon who were beaten 5-1 by Coventry United.
The Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Join Matthew Taylor, Emma Marchant, Stewart Paske and Lorcan O'Neill as they check out this week’s new releases. Jon MChu returns with Wicked: For Good, the second part of the musical behemoth, we have not one but two Christmas streamers with A Very Jonas Christmas and Merry Little Ex-Mas; and Stephen King’s novel The Running Man gets a 2025 update from Edgar Wright. Rami Malek takes on Russell Crowe’s Goring at Nuremberg, Dan Trachenberg brings us the ninth film in the franchise in Predator Badlands, and we have some action comedy in the shape of a Playdate on Amazon Prime.
Credit: Phil Mynott/Homes EnglandNorthstowe Town Councillor Graeme Hodgeson joins Linda with news of Light Up Northstowe taking place on Saturday 22 November 2025.
Alex Elbro and Amy Gray talk rowing with Anne Merricks, Alison Walker and Elaine Bennett from Champion of the Thames Rowing Club Cambridge, and also catch up on the latest local football and rugby.
In the Cambridge Breakfast podcast, Julian Clover finds how why the lights have changed on the Birthday Cake roundabout and hears about how Waterbeach Brass is planning for Christmas.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show
A Cambridge Pharmacist and Researcher says the microrobes behind many infections are becoming resistant to antibiotics.Antimicrobial resistance occurs when bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites change over time and no longer respond to medicines, making infections harder to treat and increasing the risk of disease spread, severe illness and death.Ed Panford-Quainoo spoke to Cambridge Radio’s Chris Brown.
Linda and Suzie meet Barbara Oxley, writer, actor, singer, and Cambridge’s most captivating tour guide. Plus, Luce shares how she spun struggles into song – with raw stories, grit, and music that just might change how you see recovery.
If you’ve ever fancied a pie at the gates of dawn (or a mean potato & leek soup), then set your bike to interstellar overdrive and head up to the recently opened Artyst on Chesterton Road, a vibrant cafe with a gastronomy dominé menu, Flavour discovers its food this week. A visit to The Cherry Branch, a community café embracing a multicultural menu in Cherry Hinton. And wine and food tastings for Christmas and beyond.
Scott McGeorge reviews another frustrating 0-0 for the U’s, as injury problems continue to limit Neil Harris’ options, and unpicks the key talking points from the stalemate with Barnet. He also reflects on a fine week for Cambridge City, with midfielder Sam Coombs joining the show after a derby win and a 2-1 victory at Downham Town. There’s reaction to Histon’s 1-0 success over leaders Nuneaton, with supporter Mark Lesniak giving his view, plus a look back at a disappointing 3-1 defeat for Cambridge United Women away to London Bees.
Matt Turner presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Comic artist/writer Russ Daff and Clinical Psychologist Dr Susannah Redhead join Alex Elbro to discuss their new graphic novel The Tales of the Emotosphere, aimed at engaging young readers in social and emotional learning.
Alex Elbro talks to Fiona McGonigle, from the ARU about the inaugural International Men’s Conference at ARU being hosted by We Are Global women next Tuesday.
Daniel Baker and Scotty McGeorge preview Cambridge United's home match with Barnet on Saturday and get the thoughts of Jake Eastwood and Neil Harris ahead of the three o'clock kick off. Plus Cambridge City's revival under Mickey Spillane continues and there's analysis and reaction to their midweek victory over Newmarket Town. Spillane, midfielder Jack Thompson and Jockeys defender Josh Coulson give us their take on the game. And Histon's joint manager Matt Payne joins us live to discuss his side's continued good form and how they're preparing for a trip to table toppers Nuneaton at the weekend.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show
Julian Clover speaks to Lewis Herbert who has been attending Remembrance ceremonies at Kanchanaburi's cemeteries near the Bridge on the River Kwai in west Thailand where members of the Cambridgeshire Regiment were laid to rest after the second world war.
Rob and Lawrence explore what's new with WiFi 7, how it can help you sort out those "not-spots" around the home, and why it might enable the future of virtual reality.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at the latest announcement by Apple on products featuring their M5 chip. Plus a roundup of the latest technology news.
Scotty McGeorge and Gary Atyes analyse the weekend's football action with analysis on Cambridge United's 0-0 draw with Salford which rounds off a strong week for the U's. Neil Harris also shares his thoughts as the perennial away strugglers came away with a hard-earned point. Plus Scotty reports from the Community Stadium where Cambridge City beat Tilbury 3-0. Assistant manager Danny Crow and new signing Quevin Castro talk to us about the game and how the club is getting back on track after Jamie Cureton's departure. Plus Jordan Foster talks all things Histon after their 2-0 win away at Easington Sports.
Lorcan O'Neill hosts Emma, Matt, Nick, and Mark as they deliver their thoughts on Netflix's sparkling new Frankenstein remake, Emma Stone's tricky situation in Bugonia, director Edward Berger's return following the hugely successful Conclave with Ballad of a Small Player and Ralph Fiennes' wartime drama The Choral.
Linda Ness is joined by Divya Ramkumar who tells us about about Samarpana Classical Arts, a group formed to celebrate South Indian classical dance Bharatanatyam.
Alex Elbro and Amy Gray talk to Darren Marjoram and Liz Pamplin, manager and assistant manager at Histon Ladies, about their table-topping season so far. They also chat to Cambridge Kodiaks head coach George Alley and captain Christina Ashley about their latest results and upcoming fixtures.
Community groups in Cambridge are being invited to come forward with new ideas for the former Mill Road Library, after the preferred bidder pulled out.The Grade Two listed building, which dates back to the 19th century, is owned by Cambridgeshire County Council and was last used as offices by a construction firm.A public meeting’s being held at Mill Road Community Centre on Wednesday to discuss possible future uses.Kate Collins of Love Mill Road told Julian Clover on Cambridge Breakfast that there was community support to turn the site into an arts centre.The council says it’s open to offers from community groups that can show social or environmental benefits — and prove they can afford to buy and maintain the building.
In this edition of Gadget Guide, Rob and Lawrence explore AI – where it can help, and where there really are dragons.
rCambridgeshire Rail Operator, Greater Anglia has become the third company to return to public ownership. Jonathan Denby, head of corporate affairs at Greater Anglia, explains what this means to Cambridge Breakfast's Julian Clover.
Scotty McGeorge, Tim Armitage and Gary Atyes review the weekend's football action which includes analysis of Cambridge United's 2-0 defeat at Shrewsbury Town. We also hear from a frustrated Neil Harris who gave a brutally honest post-match interview. We've been told that Cambridge City are finally on the verge of appointing a new manager and interim boss Neil Midgley gives his thoughts on the Lilywhites 2-0 defeat to Felixstowe and Walton and what to expect from leaders Maldon and Tiptree on Tuesday. Matt Payne also explains why he felt Histon still fell short in some areas despite their 5-3 win over Easington Sports and Tim reports on the Cambridge United vs QPR women's match at the Abbey Stadium. Plus reaction to the Cambridgeshire Invitational Cup draw including the thoughts of Lance Key whose current team Soham Town Rangers will host his former side Histon in the last eight.
Trevor Dann showcases the audio production work of ARU students in Cambridge. From LGBTQ+ portrayal on screen to the impact of AI and from video game soundtracks to the afterlife, these podcasts show what’s on the minds of young people in 2025.
The Cambridge Film Show team review The Smashing Machine, which stars Dwayne Johnson as an MMA fighter who faces battles in and out of the ring, I Swear, the true-life story of a pioneering Tourette syndrome advocate and sports-themed horror Him and the dog-themed horror Good Boy.
Resuscitation Officer's Sian Leader and Dan Shortland tell Julian Clover about Thursday's Restart a Heart Day.
Alex Elbro talks to Hannah Saunders and Ben Savage about their new album and headline tour, including Cambridge Junction later in October.
National Trust Comms and Marketing manager – as well as Ranger at Wicken Fen – Ajay Tegala brings news from Wicken Fen where they have become the first nature reserve in the UK to record 10,000 species.
Alex Elbro and Amy Gray talk to Cambridge Kodiaks captain Christina Ashley about the new ice hockey season and are also joined by Fabia Howell of Shelford Rugby Club, who discusses their most recent result and the impact of the Red Roses winning the Women's Rugby World Cup.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including a first play of the new single from NMG Award winning band A Different Kitchen.
Scotty McGeorge, Tim Armitage and Andy Abbott look back at a busy weekend of football action for our teams. Neil Harris gives their thoughts on Cambridge United's 3-1 victory over Crawley Town which lifts them into the top seven in League Two and Kylian Kouassi tells us why he's more to give after opening his account for the club and the season. Elsewhere, there's analysis of Cambridge City's 4-2 defeat at Bowers and Pitsea and Matt Payne talks about Histon's revival which has seen them pick seven points from a possible nine, including all three against Newport Pagnell Town on Saturday. Plus a preview of the midweek games and the latest women's football news.
A new home bakery specialising in a wide variety of Basque Cheesecakes, including macha, pistachio and Taiwanese sesame. An award winning vegan pastry chef's Halloween tea at Thrive. Vanderlyle morphs into the Pink Rabbit cocktail bar, for one night only. Wonky Kitchens' pub residence with brunches, mains and smash burgers, Belgian beer pickles and Cowboy butter. Thomas Ridley's forthcoming food and drink trade show.
Trevor Dann returns with Cambs Politics, the monthly programme that holds our local leaders to account. Pippa Heylings celebrates her first year as an MP; Daniel Zeichner on his sacking from Labour's front bench; Bridget Smith on why we should support a new unitary authority and former Labour City Councillor Dave Baigent who's joined Jeremy Corbyn's new party. Also joining Trevor is our analyst Phil Rodgers.
Alex Elbro talks to local jazz singer Kate Polak about a new monthly jazz concert, Jazz@The Tram, starting this Saturday (4 October) at The Tram Depot in Cambridge.
Daniel Baker and Matt Lockwood analyse the week's football news and look ahead to the weekend's games. We hear from Neil Harris and Michael Morrison as Cambridge United prepare to welcome Crawley Town to the Abbey Stadium. Plus Neil Midgley gives an update on Cambridge City's managerial search and why captain Jayden Randall was missing from the midweek 1-1 draw at Grays Athletic and Matt Payne tells us why Histon are gaining momentum in a transition period.
On Wednesday’s Cambridge Breakfast, the personalised music therapy that’s helping people living with memory loss or dementia. Julian hears from Dimana Georgieva, Programme Manager at Music for my Mind. And Matthew Findlay, Director of Live Experiences at RG Live explains how Wimpole Hall is being transformed into a ghostly estate.
Julian Clover is joined by Owen Baker who looks ahead to the start of the Cambridge Film Festival starting in October; and Jessie Keighley from Muscular Dystrophy UK told us about the Town & Gown 10k.
Rob and Lawrence take a look at Apple's latest tranche of product releases, including the iPhone 17, the new iPhone Air, and the Apple Watch Series 11. Plus the latest news from the world of technology.
Scotty McGeorge and guests try to find the positives in Cambridge United’s goalless draw with Tranmere; a welcome three points for managerless Cambridge City and a pulsating clash for Histon. And Cambridge Women’s match with Norwich City.
Tom Dunleavy and Ned Newman introduce live music from Voyage and Jess Davey from Brewboard’s annual Birthday Bash.
Luke Irwin is joined by reviewers Emma Marchant, Vicky Ayre, Matt Taylor and Katherine Stockton to discuss one of the most highly-anticipated films of the year – as Paul Thomas Anderson directs Leonardo di Caprio in One Battle After Another. Elsewhere, the team reviews the romance fantasy A Big Bold Beautiful Journey, the latest Paul Greengrass thriller The Lost Bus and the big-screen sequel to the anime series Demon Slayer. Plus there's the usual selection of home streaming releases, with week's selection including Swiped, Mantis and All of You.
Daniel Baker and Tim Armitage present a review of the midweek football action involving our teams. There's reaction and analysis from Tuesday night when Cambridge United bravely pushed Fulham all the way in the EFL Cup before going down 1-0 at Craven Cottage. Korey Smith and Neil Harris share their thoughts. Plus there's a comprehensive preview of Saturday's League Two clash with Tranmere Rovers. Sean Coxon also gives an update on Cambridge City's new manager search and Histon's joint boss Matt Payne gives us an insight into what life at Bridge Road is like under the new management team and his reaction to their 2-1 win over Northampton Sileby Rangers. And the latest women's football news and analysis.
Alison Cooper, fresh at the helm of a membership club for female businesswomen – Six Figured Females, is just about to open a new Cambridge location to bring ambitious women together.
Ned Newman welcomes Helix into the studio this afternoon, and reflects on Friday’s NMG Awards with a look back at some of his favourite tracks from his time on NMG so far.
Scotty McGeorge, Tim Armitage and Gary Atyes review the weekend's football action including Cambridge United's comeback win against Fleetwood Town on Saturday. We hear from Neil Harris and goalscorer Adam Mayor who give their thoughts on the 2-1 victory. Elsewhere, we have the latest on Cambridge City's search for a new permanent manager and interim boss Neil Midgley gives us an update and his reaction to his side's penalty shootout loss to Witham Town in the FA Trophy. Mark Critoph also talks all things Histon who lost 4-1 to Northampton ON Chenecks plus the latest women's football news.
Michelin chefs join forces at Mark Poynton's Ancient Shepherds to create an extraordinary menu. The Regenerative Food Fair on Parker's Piece. Cambridge Market's proposed redevelopment: a stall holder speaks. A clear and concise guide to food and wine pairing from the Dovecote Cellar. A visit to the child- and food-friendly Orchard Farm.
Alex Elbro hears about the play Constellations, opening at the Corpus Playroom next week (23-27 September).
Scotty McGeorge and Daniel Baker host a midweek edition of From The Terraces. There's reaction to Jamie Cureton's sacking as Cambridge City and we hear his final interview as Lilywhites manager following the 2-0 defeat against Maldon and Tiptree on Tuesday. Plus Sean Coxon reveals why Cureton was dismissed and captain Jayden Randall also talks about how the players have reacted to the news. Plus Neil Harris has been speaking about Cambridge United's home game with Fleetwood Town on Saturday and we find out the latest team news and what he makes of the Cod Army. Plus John Hall and Mark Critoph discuss the recent managerial changes at Histon.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show
It's been an eventful week at Bridge Road which has seen manager Chris Nunn resign and Mark Critoph and Matt Payne parachuted in to take over. In this From The Terraces podcast, you can hear extended interviews with the key people involved. Scotty McGeorge speaks to chairman John Hall and new joint first team manager Critoph and Daniel Baker speaks exclusively to Nunn about his departure, why he's decided to move on and why the club always has a place in his heart.
Scotty McGeorge, Tim Armitage and Matt Lockwood analyse the weekend's football action and look back at what's been an eventful week for our sides. Chris Nunn speaks exclusively to us about his departure from Histon and we hear from chairman John Hall as well as one of Nunn's successors Mark Critoph. Plus Neil Harris and Michael Morrison give their thoughts on Cambridge United's draw with Grimsby Town where they conceded a very late equaliser to lose out on all three points. Cambridge City were beaten 3-0 by Redbridge and assistant manager Jim Duggan tells us what went wrong for the Lilywhites. Plus the latest women's football news.
Simon Bertin visits the Cambridge Arts Theatre where CEO Rachel Tackley gives an update on the theatre’s redevelopment project; we drop in on artist Naomi Tomkyss OBE who is exhibiting at Fitzbillie’s on Kings Parade and Cambridge University’s anthropologist Dr Carol Brown-Leonardi, curator of the Legacies of Windrush in Cambridge Exhibition.
A Mill Road Trader has come up with an ingenious way to avoid the restrictions on the bridge. John Ball’s carpet business needs to constantly visit customers in the city – he says it can now take up to 90 minutes to reach some parts of Cambridge. John’s taken to using a horse and cart to make deliveries. He came into Gwydir Street to speak to Julian Clover
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with all the tracks submitted to the inbox including new releases from Matty Whelan and Mr Griff.
A new Lottery is helping close to 50 local causes. Cambridgeshire Community Lottery was established by Cambridgeshire Community Foundation and is offering a regular £25,000 jackpot. Julian hears from Michael O’Toole, Chief Executive of Cambridgeshire Community Foundation and Francesca Abery, Managing Director of one of the lottery’s good causes, Something to Look Forward To.
The Total Arts Film Festival, Big Trouble Little Pictures (Tuesday 24 & Wednesday 25 June) is Cambridge Junction’s joyful celebration of powerful short films and music videos by young artists and filmmakers from communities in and around Cambridge. Audiences should expect an evening of fun, laughter, and storytelling. Julian Clover hears from organisers Beth Bailey and Katie Black.
In this edition of Flavour, a celebration of the life of allotmenteer Dave Fox who provided so much entertaining advice to Flavour listeners over the years. Dave died last week. Daily Bread faces 'a crisis'; what caused it and what can be done to help this ethical supermarket? And summer foods: the new menu at Market House and advice on salad making from Alex Rushmer of Vanderlyle.
Ned Newman debuts as host on the Saturday edition of The New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef continue their exploration of home automation and integrating with Home Assistant. Plus a round-up of the latest tech news.
Julian Clover and Trevor Dann present the June edition of Cambs Politics; featuring Lucy Nethsingha, the Lib Dem leader of Cambridgeshire County Council, Mike Davey, the former leader of Cambridge City Council, and the Labour politician who replaced him, Cameron Holloway. Analysis comes from Phil Rodgers. 
Tom Dunleavy debuts as host on the Saturday edition of The New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music.
Julian Clover hears about a new social enterprise that's offering unique tours of our city from Elliot Harris, chief executive of Experience Cambridge.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including music from ROMSEY, In Cairo, Jamie Wiltshire, Imlac and our One to Watch from Mirada.
At the start of Volunteers' Week 2025, Cambridge CVS says volunteers are crucial in our communities helping dedicated voluntary organisations to meet increasing demand for support, strengthening social connections, and transforming lives. Deputy CEO Sally Page told Julian Clover there are many opportunities on the Volunteer Cambs website.
Cruel summer? With the driest Spring since 1961 we visit a Market Garden and an allotment to see how crops & plants have been affected in Cambridge. Steve Thompson goes foraging, and fermenting with Kombucha! We get the lowdown on Transition Cambridge on the importance of local food through great projects & groups, and discover gut & hormone friendly pasta courtesy of The Nuffin Man! Presented by Matt Bentman and Dr Sue Bailey.
Credit: Jackie Clowes PhotographyWaterbeach Brass is joining the A4 Brass Quartet this Sunday at the Wesley Methodist Church for its summer concert. Sam Frakes joined Julian Clover to talk about the programme.
Tim Willett is joined by co-host Rebecca May ahead of her last show this weekend. There will be the usual look at the newest submissions to the inbox and Joe and Ed from Bedfordshire based band Blame Caesar are live in the studio for an acoustic session and our new NMG Saturday presenters join us too.
Join Lorcan O'Neill and guests Emma Marchant, Luke Irwin, Vicky Ayre, and Matthew Taylor as they rate Tom Cruise's high-flying exploits in Mission Impossible; The Final Reckoning, explore the latest offering from Wes Anderson in familial drama The Phoenician Scheme, cover their eyes for the gruesome Final Destination: Bloodlines, and see if Disney fare more success this time with another live action remake in Lilo & Stitch.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including new music from Gabby Rivers and Isla Mae.
The 2025 Cambridge Beer Festival gets underway on Jesus Green Monday. There’ll be over 200 British real ales from over 100 breweries and 80 ciders and perries, along with the international bar, mead and wine. Claire Kenward is from the Beer Festival came in to tell Julian Clover about the preparations.
Matt Bentman and Alan Alder discover Alex Rushmer of Vanderlyle's approach to designing new dishes with exciting, and often novel, combinations of ingredients. The story behind Fin Boys' much praised prawn toast. How Mulino Handmade Pasta succeeds by adapting to changes in the market. A visit to SweetPea Market Garden to find out how careful, environmentally sensitive growing produces excellent fruit, vegetables and salad crops.
Jasmine Habgood from Gonville & Caius College joins Julian Clover to listen to the winner of Caius Choir’s State School Composition Prize, performed live by Caius Choir at Evensong in the College Chapel.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at Home Automation; plus a roundup of the latest tech news.
Wandlebury Country Park warden Jess Norris, Warden joins Lucy in the studio to talk about life as a warden, the richness of bird life found at the Park, and teaches us how to identify their song.
In the final show of the current season, Scotty McGeorge, Gary Atyes and Will Jones give their thoughts on the U's retained list and share their views on who should have stayed or and who should have gone ahead of a big summer for the club. Plus former captain Paul Wanless pays tribute to former U's striker Tom Youngs who died recently.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Luke Irwin and guests review the latest film releases on the big and small screen. In this edition, the Marvel Cinematic Universe's newest rag-tag team of superheroes in Thunderbolts*, as well as the comedy of errors The Uninvited and the Nicolas Cage-led The Surfer.
Natasha Blatcher joins Alex to discuss the Power of Conversations: How Talking to the Right People in the Right Way Can Change Your Life.
Cambridge City Council is asking local people to feed into a new Framework for Change for North Cambridge. It wants to know where investment is needed, including older council housing estates, green spaces, streets, shops and community facilities in Arbury, King’s Hedges, and Chesterton. Julian spoke to Green Party councillor Elliot Tong.
A Cambridge City Foodbank volunteer is raising funds through a triathlon in celebration of their 60th birthday. Helen Johnson, a volunteer at Cambridge City Foodbank for the last seven years, decided to enter a triathlon following an arthritis diagnosis that ended her career as a marathon runner.To support Helen visit justgiving.com
Scotty McGeorge, Tim Armitage, Matt Lockwood and Mark Lesniak analyse the Christmas football action which has seen Cambridge United lose twice - against Charlton on Boxing Day and against Leyton Orient on Sunday. Cambridge City, though, are in form and we get the thoughts of manager Jamie Cureton after his side beat Heybridge Swifts to continue their revival plus there's analysis of Histon's Boxing Day win at Godmanchester. And which Premier League icon was spotted at Sawston?
On Friday, January 23, 2015, Cambridge United pulled off an FA Cup shock by holding Manchester United to a goalless draw at the Abbey Stadium. And ten years on from that historic night, U's supporters and players who featured in the game tell the story of one of the club's best ever matches to Daniel Baker.
The Cambridge Film Show team have once again been poring over the finest cinema releases of the last 12 months and the team of reviewers have combined their thoughts into a Top 12 of the year. Emma Marchant and Yozzie Ozman are your guides, with Vicky Ayre, Luke Irwin, Nick Kitchen, Lorcan O’Neill, Matt Taylor, Stewart Paske and Mark Walsh offering their praise for the year’s best.
2024 has been an eventful sporting year for our teams, players and athletes alike. And in a special programme, Daniel Baker looks back at the highs and lows of Garry Monk's first nine months in charge of Cambridge United. The opening of Cambridge City's new ground. And Dr Imogen Grant's Olympic triumph in Paris.
Scotty McGeorge, Tim Armitage and Gary Atyes analyse Cambridge United's 4-0 home defeat to Huddersfield Town which proved to be anything but a Christmas cracker for their head coach Garry Monk and his players. Cambridge City bounced back from their cup upset at March Town in midweek and Jamie Cureton gives his thoughts on his side's 2-1 win at Redbridge and their busy festive schedule. Histon also beat Bugbrooke St. Michaels and manager Chris Nunn tells us what his players must to stay off the naughty list ahead of their Boxing day derby at Godmanchester.
Simon Bertin visits Katrina Porteous at Magdalene College who’s new book Rhizodont is shortlisted for the T.S Eliot prize; and we hear the spiritual aspects of sculptural work from Zimbabwe at the Cambridge workshop of sculptor Euwitt Nayanhongo and hear about shaping work in stone as a labour of love.
Lorcan O'Neill hosts alongside reviewers Emma Marchant, Yozzie Osman, Luke Irwin, and Matthew Taylor as they delve into new Disney prequel Mufasa, Luca Guadagnino’s saucy meditation Queer, Taron Egerton’s worst day on the job in Carry-On, festive streamers Dear Santa and The Snow Sister.
Scotty McGeorge, Tim Armitage and Matt Lockwood analyse Cambridge United's 2-2 draw with League One heavyweights Wrexham which felt like a win to many fans. We hear from Garry Monk and Dan Nlundulu plus the latest from Cambridge City, who beat Grays Athletic, Histon, who were beaten away at Lutterworth and the latest women's football news.
Alex Elbro and Amy Gray reflect on some great interviews so far this season, including Liz Pamplin of Cambridge United Women, February Phillips of Cambridge Rollerbillies, Zoe Woodhams and Fabia Howell of Shelford Rugby Club, and Girl Skate Cambridgeshire.
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe celebrate the festive season chatting to Gill Abbs who has worked at the world famous Fitzbillies in Cambridge as a baker for 53 years and is currently in the process of baking 26,000 mince pies! And Chloe Gentles who is playing the role of Cinderella in this year’s pantomime at the Cambridge Arts Theatre.
The Mill Road Winter Fair cancellation and how it affected traders. A home bakery leaves Washington DC and opens in Cambridge. What the people of Cambridge and local chefs and wine experts will be eating at Christmas. What to cook with the Christmas dinner leftovers. Plus local food news, job vacancies and social media updates.
Julian hears about a new housing co-operative in Northstowe by the people behind Cambridge's Marmalade Lane from TOWN's Jonny Anstead.
Scotty McGeorge, Tim Armitage and Michael Barnes look back at Cambridge United's emphatic 4-1 victory over Shrewsbury Town and get reaction from head coach Garry Monk and goalscorer Shayne Lavery. Plus there was also a win for the U's Women at Actonians and head coach Darren Marjoram and goalkeeper Lauren Webb give their thoughts.
Luke Irwin guides this week's foray, joined by Nicholas Kitchin, Stewart Paske, and Matthew Taylor, taking a plunge with Moana 2, getting solemn in Conclave, getting down in Beatles ‘64, and getting merry with Christmas streamers Nutcrackers, That Christmas, and Our Little Secret!
Alex and Amy talk to Liz Pamplin about the U's exit from the FA WNL Plate, and Cambridge Kodiaks captain Christina Ashley has all the details about their excellent wins against Coventry Phoenix. There is also merch and Fantasy WSL chat and another chance to hear from Nicolle Halksworth, manager and coach of Milton Colts U14 girls.
Four new modular homes have been officially opened at Joy’s Corner on Baldock Way in Cambridge.The single-bedroom properties are designed for independent living by people who may have previously been homeless or moving from sofa to sofa.Alex Elbro went along to find out more.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show
Scotty McGeorge, Tim Armitage and Michael Barnes look at what went wrong for Cambridge United as they conceded two late goals to lose 2-1 to Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup second round. Plus Daniel Baker reports from the FWD-IP Community Stadium as Cambridge City played their first official match there against Tilbury. Plus Chris Nunn gives his thoughts on Histon's 2-1 defeat to Aylestone Park.
Food and drink at the Mill Road Winter Fair. Christmas dinner wine recommendations. Winter Foraging. A trip to Trumpington Allotments. Plus, lots of food news, including a top Cambridge chef popping up at Claridges, Fin Boys' piloting of a new idea in January, and Vanderlyle's shop.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show
Technology to look out for over the Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales with Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef
Phil Rodgers is here to update us on who’s standing for the Conservative’s in next year’s Mayoral elections.
Cambridge United had to weather the storm this weekend, but came away from Northampton Town with a point and another clean sheet. Scotty McGeorge, Matt Lockwood and Daniel Baker look back at the U's goalless draw at Sixfields, plus we hear from Histon manager Chris Nunn and Cambridge City manager Jamie Cureton ahead of his side's move to Sawston next week.
Lorcan O’Neill is in the chair as Paul Mescal picks up the sword where Russell Crowe left off in Gladiator 2; Thomasin McKenzie, James Norton and Bill Nighy bring to life the tribulations of making the first test tube baby in Joy and Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande team up to bring the global smash hit stage musical Wicked to the big screen from director Jon M Chu.
Cambridge City Foodbank is to ask the City Council to support its Essentials Guarantee, which would ensure that the basic rate of Universal Credit at least covers the cost of essentials like food, household bills and travel.For the first time in Cambridge City Foodbank’s 14 year history, the majority of its visitors are requiring long-term support rather than one-off visits.cKate McIntosh from the Foodbank has been telling Julian Clover more about what the Essentials Guarantee would cover.
Cambridge City's Sean Coxon tells Julian Clover about the end to the club's ten-year wait for its own ground.
Alex Elbro and Amy Gray are joined by Dani Guy, who talks about returning to exercise and activities after giving birth or after an injury, while Taekwondo teacher Kamila Hughes explains how she got into the sport. There are also football and ice hockey updates from Cambridge United Women and Cambridge Kodiaks, and they look at results from Cambridge City Women and Histon Ladies.
Scotty McGeorge, Tim Armitage and Matt Lockwood analyse Cambridge United's 1-1 draw with Barnsley as the U's got back on track after last week's derby day drubbing. Plus a preview of Cambridge City's away trip to Newmarket on Tuesday and the latest news from Histon and our women's teams.
At this busy and stressful time of year, Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe bring you two calming influences, Nicci Roscoe, whose book Manifest your Everything helps you to focus on what you want to be, and Yasmin El-Saie who uses holistic methods to calm anxious dogs.
A Supper Club begins in Gwydir Street. We catch up with Tine Roche of Cambridge Cookery. There’s wine recommendations to go with game. We talk about the Cows on Cambridge's commons. Visit the cafe at Esse in Melbourn, plus free food in Cambridge, social media updates and jobs. Presented by Matt Bentman & Alan Alder.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at the Amazon Kindle range of e-readers and how you can read Kindle content on other devices.
Join Scotty McGeorge and guests as they look back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Lewis Herbert is joined by two passionate and expert voices on Cambridge secondary and primary schools; Simon Peyton Jones, a school governor at Chesterton Community College for 20 years and Niamh Sweeney, Deputy General Secretary, National Education Union.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
With Halloween out of the way, the team’s attention must inevitably turn to Christmas. They’ll be reviewing new releases including Dwayne Johnson and Chris Evans trying to save Christmas in Red One, and new Netflix romantic comedy Meet Me Next Christmas. There’s also the return of the marmalade-loving bear in Paddington In Peru, while his former nemesis Hugh Grant has questions of faith in Heretic. Luke Irwin, Nicholas Menzies-Kitchen, Matthew Taylor and Mark Walsh also round up the rest of the week’s new cinema and streaming releases.
A Cambridgeshire-based group of volunteer filmmakers are bringing a world of magical spirits, candlelit taverns and desperate sword-fights to the screen in their independent YouTube series, Ren: The Girl with the Mark. The team is heading tp Bilbao Seriesland in northern Spain, a festival of digital content where Ren is nominated for six awards including Best Short Series and Best Art & Design. Julian Clover spoke to Neil Oseman, the showrunner and cinematographer on the series, and Cambridge filmmaker Kate Madison - nominated for Bilbao’s Artemisa Woman Creators Award.
With Donald Trump declaring victory in the US presidential election. Julian Clover hears from Cllr Tim Griffin, the American born councillor for Coleridge.
A homeless Shelter in Cambridge that only opened its doors for the winter yesterday says it expects to be full by Thursday. Crossways is a part of the It Takes A City initiative. Chris Dade is its Support Services Manager and spoke to Julian Clover on Cambridge Breakfast.
Alex Elbro and Amy Gray talk local and grassroots sports, and this week's guest is Hannah Warren, Women’s and Girls’ Participation Officer at Cambridgeshire Cricket. They also have all the reaction from Cambridge United Women's cup tie against Norwich City, and the Cambridge Kodiaks ice hockey win against Oxford.
Join Scotty McGeorge and guests as they look back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Waiting for the BarbariansSimon Bertin goes on a tour of the Fitzwilliam Museum and talks to artist Glenn Ligon on his thought-provoking show All over the Place. We sample some new poem recitals with Joe Wright student founder of Magdalene Poetry Society and hear about the literary scene and the University’s team leader Holly Clothier invites him to meet the artist and sample what’s on offer for artists and children at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
In the November edition, Dr Kathryn Chapman, Executive Director of Innovate Cambridge on the University’s Blueprint for Cambridge; Labour’s Daniel Zeichner and Lib Dem Charlotte Cane discuss The Budget and the new councillor for Histon and Impington, James Rixon. Our political analyst Phil Rodgers makes sense of it all.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
A highly regarded local chef who adjusts the flavour of a dish by how it smells whilst cooking. A visit to Northstowe Tap and Social to find out how it is providing an important social hub for the community. Darwin Nurseries, what fruit and veg they're growing and the people who work there. Plus, lots of local food and drink news, sources of free food, social media updates and local jobs.
Gavin is joined by Cambridgeshire MPs Daniel Zeichner and Charlotte Cane for local political reaction to The Budget.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show
A new programme is running in Cambridgeshire to tackle unequal access to music education and sustainability in the music industry.Piano Equals wants to repair and reuse the thousands of older pianos that sit idle in homes by matching them with a local school or community organisation that can benefit from them.It’s being supported by Miller’s Music. Managing director Simon Pollard spoke to Julian Clover
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at the world of technology including the new Google Pixel 9 phone.
Join Scotty McGeorge and guests as they look back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Join Emma Marchant, Will Johnson, Nick Kitchen, Stew Paske and Matt Taylor as they take a look at the week's releases on the big and small screen. Up for delectation this Halloween are the new Venom chapter, gorgeous family animation The Wild Robot, Pedro Amolvodar’s latest, The Room Next Door, a fresh take on Donald Trump in The Apprentice and horror Smile 2. On streaming we take a look at Anna Kendrick’s directorial debut Woman of the Hour and Indonesian action The Shadow Strays amongst others.
Alex Vardill from Cambridge Sustainable Food and nutrition coach Vanessa Sturman tell Linda about Saturday’s Food for the Planet Festival at the Museum of Technology. The festival has the tag Be more Jack. But who exactly is Jack?
Lucy Williams Poppy Appeal Manager for Cambs & Hunts gives Julian Clover details of this year's Poppy Appeal and makes a call for volunteers.
An Online Archive has been created featuring content from Red TV, the TV station distributed on Cambridge Cable in the late 1990s. Red TV broadcast 20 hours a week of local news, entertainment and community shows. Former station manager Tarba Gill is going through the archive with help from Red TV founder Peter Dawe. They both joined Julian Clover in the Gwydir Street studios.
The artist behind a controversial statue at Cambridge station says it was never his intention to upset people.Green Party Councillor Naomi Bennett asked a meeting of the City Council if the statue could be reviewed following the removal of The Don from Hills Road.The statue depicts a woman covered in a sheet and tied up in ropes.Green Councillor Jean Glasberg told Julian Clover it gives out a misogynistic message to visitors.
In Charity Tuesday Julian Clover meets Kevin Clements the new Chief Executive of East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent including live recordings of Afterdrive and Moonlight Academy from our recent NMG Presents show at The Portland Arms
Alex Elbro and Amy Gray are joined by Christine Sprowell, Active Lifestyle Officer at Cambridge City Council, and Nicolle Halksworth, U14 Girls Manager and Coach at Milton Colts FC. They also talk to Liz Pamplin of Cambridge United Women about their recent FA Cup and Plate wins.
Join Scotty McGeorge and guests as they look back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Ellimatta, a highly praised new cafe set up by a couple new to this country with no local food links, no previous experience and who make almost everything themselves. How they did it. Cambridge's wine shops, how they coexist and what's good to drink at Bacchanalia at the moment. Neera's highly praised curries, back at the Derby Stores.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show and previews this weekend's NMG Presents show at The Plough in Shepreth
The County Councillor for Petersfield says the Council is wrong to sell off the former Mill Road Library. The Assets & Procurement Committee has rejected a community bid in favour of an unnamed individual with a background in the arts scene. Richard Howitt wants to bring together the bidder with the Community Group. He spoke to Julian Clover on Cambridge Breakfast.
A student studying for a PhD in Zoology at Cambridge University has won a prestigious award for his work in protecting Pangolins, the world’s most trafficked animal. Charles Emogor is being recognised with a special award from the International Fund for Animal Welfare and came into Gwydir Street to speak to Julian.
Daniel Baker sits in for Scotty and looks back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Yozzie Osman is joined by Victoria Ayre, Will Johnson and Stewart Paske to discuss Joker – Folie à Deux, It's What's Inside, Hold Your Breath and Transformers One. Plus, all you can look forward to at the Cambridge Film Festival.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent and reveals the line ups for the final two NMG Presents live shows of 2024.
Cambridge Jazz Festival co-director Gil Kapas has news of this year's Cambridge Jazz Festival (8-24 November), featuring the Brand New Heavies, Dennis Rollins and Pat Metheny.
Christina Ashley and Saara Karvonen of ice hockey team Cambridge Kodiaks join Alex Elbro and Amy Gray in the studio. We also hear from Girl Skate Cambridgeshire about the girls night at the new indoor skatepark, and Liz Pamplin of Cambridge United Women discusses their latest results and upcoming fixtures.
Alex Elbro reports from Sunday's Bidwells Cambridge 10k. She hears from race starter Emma Pierce and Liz Craig Partner, Lease Consultancy at sponsors Bidwells.
Join Scotty McGeorge and guests as they look back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Three months after Labour won the General Election Julian Clover hears from former candidates Chris Carter Chapman (Conservative), Cheney Payne (Lib Dem), Miranda Fyfe (Green) and Luke Viner (Labour). Plus the Mill Road Bridge and the new Labour councillor for Romsey. Beth Gardiner-Smith. Phil Rodgers is on hand with his analysis of the Cambridge political sphere.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
On the track of The Wandering Herd, finding out why their meat is world class and how to get your hands on some. Tristan Welch on what he's been up to since Parker's Tavern, his future plans and his favourite Cambridge restaurant. Olio: a local free food distributor talks about their work, and Olio's founders speak.
Linda is joined by pianist James Williams, talking about two concerts that he and cellist Joseph Reynolds are putting on to promote World Sight Day. The works are all by blind composers.
Lead programmer Savina Petkova tells Julian about the upcoming Cambridge Film Festival.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including releases from Ikarus, Oli Harris, Grace Calver and Nick Mobin.
In Charity Tuesday we take a look at this weekend’s Town & Gown 10k run with Jessie Keighley, Town and Gown Events Series Manager, Muscular Dystrophy UK.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef explore news from the Ifa consumer electronics show in Berlin.
A weekly audio newspaper for blind and partially-sighted people living locally is celebrating its 50th Anniversary. Recordings are copied onto memory sticks and sent out, post free, to about 120 listeners or the listeners can download from its website. Martin Gienke has been with Cambridge Talking News since its launch. Martin's conversation with Julian Clover includes an excerpt from an interview from 1977 with the Duke of Edinburgh.
Join Scotty McGeorge and guests as they look back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Nick, Luke and Stewart discuss Demi Moore’s much talked about sci-fi horror flick The Substance, Francis Ford Coppola’s, decades in the making, Megalopolis, Saoirse Ronan in The Outrun, Halle Berry in the spooky thriller Never Let Go, Brad Pitt & George Clooney in Wolves, the new Netflix doc Will & Harper as well as Killer Heat, Rez Ball and His Three daughters.
Dr Raphaella Hull tells Julian about this Saturday’s Funghi Field Day at the Cambridge University Botanic Garden.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show and catches up with Indie band Riverdrive.
February Phillips of Cambridge Rollerbillies joins Amy Gray and Alex Elbro to chat roller derby and The Bout Race '24 against Oxford; and Jack Badcock of the Cambridgeshire FA tells us about a referee course for women and girls.
Cambridge Community Arts is celebrating its 10 year anniversary and Julian Clover hears from Chair of Trustees Kate Collins.
Join Scotty McGeorge and guests as they look back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Victoria from the new Victor Vitoria cafe in Sawston, Ben who runs the King Street Cellar in King Street and the Cambridge Cheese CompanyA celebration of the Cambridge Cheese Company's 30th anniversary; a look at how it has developed over the years, and at its new initiative enabling customers to try items they've not had before, at a much reduced price. And visits to Cambridge's newest wine merchant and to Sawston's newest café. Presented by Matt Bentman and Alan Alder.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Julian Clover hears about a special family concert being given by the Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge from Christopher Gray, Director of Music of the Choir.
Tim Willett welcomes The Routine front man Liam Palmer in to the studio for an acoustic session ahead of the bands debut album release on Friday.
AJ and Curtis Pritchard talk to Julian about their upcoming Corn Exchange show Come What May!
Julian Clover meets two of the cast of Hilarity Theatre Group's The Vicar of Dibley at this ADC Theatre this week (17-21 September).
Cambridge's Imogen Grant came into the Gwydir Street Studios as part of her first visit home since winning Olympic gold in Paris. She tells Daniel Baker about how life has been after her historic victory.
Nick Kitchin explores the latest film releases with Mark Walsh, Luke Irwin and Stewart Paske. We talk about Tim Burton's return with Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, James McAvoy psychological horror Speak No Evil, McG Dystopian Sci-Fi Uglies, Sir Ian McKellen in The Critic and Kate Winslet in Lee, as well as Rebel Ridge, Officer Black Belt and Apollo 13:Survival.
Join Scotty McGeorge and guests as they look back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Imperial War Museum Duxford is hosting the Battle of Britain Air Show this weekend (14-15 September) and Linda Ness is joined by event organiser Phil Hood to tell us what we can expect as we step back in time to 1940.
In Air Ambulance Week Julian Clover is joined by Dr Nicola Ebbs, Deputy Medical Director of the East Anglian Air Ambulance.
Tim Boniface drops in to look ahead to the St Paul’s ArtFest (18-21 September) and brings his saxophone.
In Charity Tuesday Julian Clover hears how Change Grow Live provides support for those with substance misuse problems.
Alex Elbro and Amy Gray host a new sports show following our women’s football teams, local sports clubs and athletes, as well as grassroots opportunities for girls and ways to stay active in Cambridge. In this edition, Alex and Amy talk to Darren Messenger, head coach of the women's team at Shelford Rugby Club, and Izzy MacDonald-Parry, ladies club captain at Cambridge South Hockey Club.
Phil Rodgers is in the studio with a roundup of local politics, including Thursday’s Romsey By-Election and two more council seats vacated, and residents protest over plans to develop around Fenners Cricket Ground.
Former City Council Leader Lewis Herbert asks guests Dr Ruth Deyermond, Senior Lecturer in Post-Soviet Security, Kings College London and Dr Richard Johnson, Senior Lecturer in US Politics & Policy at Queen Mary University of London who poses the greater threat to Cambridge and the UK.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Simon Bertin visits the curators of the Paris 1924 Sport, Art and the Body exhibition celebrating the 1924 Olympics at the Fitzwilliam museum. He also encounters medieval historian Katie Hawks to talk about the relevance of our past and how life in the medieval era shaped much of our cultural assets.
A visit to Noshe, the wonderful new Afghan coffee shop and restaurant in Mill Road, and to Africfood which has opened up in Hills Road. Duncan Gammie of Wee Vinotecca provides wine and food pairing advice. What's available at Daily Bread, including their new home delivery service.
This Saturday sees the return of Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival with money raised going to Addenbrooke’s Charitable Trust for Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital. We are joined Donna Lee-Willis, Head of Community Fundraising for ACT and Elaine Chapman who is the Lead Advisory Nurse for the Cambridge Cancer Research Hospital to tell us about the event and how funds will be spent.
James Littlewood, chief executive, Cambridge Past, Present and Future tells Julian Clover why areas of The Leper Chapel need improving and looks ahead to Saturday's Stourbridge Fair.
Councillor Katie Thornburrow tells Julian Clover why she thinks we need more data before any restrictions are placed on Mill Road Bridge.
Tim Willett delves in to the inbox for all the latest releases and speaks to Essex band Myopia following the release of their debut album Mind Party
The National Trust Nature Reserve at Wicken Fen has fledged its first crane chick. A pair began breeding on Wicken Fen in 2019, although their eggs have usually hatched, this year is the first time a chick has been successfully reared by the pair. Ajay Tegala works at the National Trust site and spoke to Julian Clover.
Emma Talbot is here from Camsight – they support people living with blindness and low vision in Cambridgeshire.
Dr Sean Lang, chair of the governors at Queen Emma’s Primary, gives his view on changes to Ofsted's inspection regime to Julian Clover
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at the world of technology and look at the latest wearable device, the Smart Ring.
Julian Clover speaks to Olivier Award-winning actor Sir Simon Russell Beale as he delves into his life and career at Cambridge Arts Theatre on Sunday.
Join Scotty McGeorge and guests as they look back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Yozzie Osman and Emma Marchant explore the latest film releases with reviewers Lorcan O'Neill and Matthew Taylor. We talk about psychological thriller Blink Twice, gothic superhero film The Crow, prison musical drama Sing SIng, plus Kneecap, The Union, Incoming, Deliverance and This Time Next Year.
Lorraine Hunt, secretary for OWLS Community Car Scheme, tells Linda Ness about a celebratory tea party for 20 of its customers to mark the scheme's 10,000th journey.
Tim Willett concludes his look at the artists nominated for the 2024 NMG Awards including a look at the Female Solo and Rock categories
Alex Elbro and Amy Gray host a new sports show following our women’s football teams, local sports clubs and athletes, as well as grassroots opportunities for girls and ways to stay active in Cambridge. This week, they are joined by Liz Pamplin of Cambridge United Women and Dani Guy of Let's Run Girls.
Join Scotty McGeorge and guests as they look back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Pascy Benedetto of The Rupert Brooke in Grantchester, Spencer Drake (top middle), Steve Thompson The Foraging Chef (right), and Victoria & Edvard Rothe of The Apothecary (bottom).A popular ex-Cambridge restaurant owner takes over a Grantchester pub; Tea Apothecary opens in Magdalene Street. Steve Thompson forages wild Mirabelle plums, wild fennel and other seeds; Bee keeping. Presented by Matt Bentman, Alan Alder and Sue Bailey.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Tim Willett runs through the artists nominated for the 2024 NMG Awards including a look at the very competitive categories of Indie and Pop
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at home weather stations. Plus a round up of the latest tech news.
Join Scotty McGeorge and guests as they look back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Norfolk band, Flint Moore join Rebecca to talk about their debut album and upcoming show at Cambridge Junction.
Join Matthew Taylor as he chats with reviewers Luke Irwin, Will Johnson, Lorcan O'Neill, and Stewart Paske about the latest and greatest to hit the silver screen, including M Night Shyamalan's twisty thriller Trap, a return of the xenomorphs in Alien: Romulus, and is video game adaptation Borderlands really as bad as they say?
Linda is joined by Lucy Williams, the Poppy Appeal Manager for Cambs and Hunts at the British Legion. Lucy tells us that she is looking for volunteers to help with the Poppy Appeal at the Grand Arcade.
After a body, believed to be that of a 16 year old boy from Essex, is recovered from a Cherry Hinton lake, Julian Clover hears from Cherry Hinton Councillor Mark Ashton.
Oli Harris chats to Tim Willett about his new single Chameleon Man and there's another inbox full of music from across the region to get through!
Join Scotty McGeorge and guests as they look back at the weekend’s football action with analysis on the men and women’s teams for Cambridge United, Cambridge City, and Histon FC.
Coming soon, one of the biggest gatherings of food trucks Cambridge has seen. As more very hot weather approaches, advice on which wine to drink with a barbecue. Cong Cong Bo talks about her series of wine and cheese pairing classes and news from the community garden on Empty Common.
Linda is joined by local artist Hilary Cox Condron who, together with other artists is running a series of free art workshops at events such as Music in the Parks, family lunches and Out of the Ordinary festival.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Julian hears about a new volunteer project aiming to reveal the hidden treasures in the Cambridge Museum's collection of framed artworks from Collections Officer Beau Brannick.
Residents are being encourage never to bin loose or hidden batteries as part of a national campaign being supported by Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council. Julian Clover speaks to executive councillor Rosie Moore.
Tim Willett takes a look at the latest submissions to the inbox including new music from Oli Harris, Oscar Corney, Flint Moore and there's a preview of the new album from Myopia
Cambridge residents will be able to tour Cambridge United’s Abbey Stadium and walk down the player’s tunnel in a heritage tour being run as part of this year’s Open Cambridge. Next month’s annual event also includes the chance to explore the Mullard Radio Astronomy Observatory and view the gardens at Girton, Wolfson, Churchill, St John’s and Robinson Colleges. Zoe Smith is from the University of Cambridge which is organising the events and tells Julian what to expect.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef have advice for you if you're buying a new TV, assuming you need one.
From The Terraces is back for a new season, at a new time and with a new host. Scotty McGeorge and the team give their thoughts on how Cambridge United’s pre-season is going as well Cambridge City and Histon’s FA Cup games this weekend.
Presenter Lorcan O'Neill and reviewers discuss The Merc with a Mouth makes his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut in summer blockbuster Deadpool & Wolverine. We also review Sundance Film Festival award-winner, Didi. In the world of streamers, we tackle Nazi-bashing Bond-inspiration The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, and at least one of our reviewers was crazy enough to return to Zack Snyder’s Rebel Moon for the six-hour director's cut.
As we nudge past the half way point of the year, Tim Willett reviews his top tracks of 2024 so far.
Summer menus, why some eateries change their menu while others don't, and what customers think. Korean-style corn dogs and other delights from Manna Seoul. A wine merchant that focuses on wine-food pairings. Dave Fox on the combined weed-slug menace hitting allotments now. Presented by Matt Bentman, Alan Alder and Sue Bailey.
Pic: Ronald CandongaRob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef have tips for buying a new PC, plus what happened when the internet broke.
With just days to go until the opening ceremony, Daniel Baker meets some of the local athletes who are taking part in the Olympic and Paralympic Games in Paris this summer. Featuring interviews with rower Imogen Grant, hockey player Tess Howard, sailor Hannah Snellgrove, swimmer Angharad Evans and boccia player Will Hipwell.
Linda and Suzie meet Alison Wright, owner of Fitzbillies, one of the most iconic businesses in Cambridge and traditionally the place to go for your tea and Chelsea bun. And lawyer Inger Anson, who came to Cambridge following a motorcycling trip around India and now leads law firm HCR.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Simon Bertin visits Dr Alex Carter at Fitzwilliam College to hear about the philosophy of creativity and humour and the problems it raises; we encounter artist, musician, and short filmmaker Tarren MacCallan Moore at his Cambridge gallery and find rewarding thought on the life of a satirical artist. And we make a studio visit to abstract painter Charlotte Cornish who talks on recent striking work with environmental themes as she meets the public in Cambridge Open Studios.
Every fortnight Yosra Osman, Emma Marchant, Lorcan O'Neill and Stewart Paske review the latest movie releases.
Spanners and Andy dive into the world of communication in a bid for a holographic future.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show plus another chance to hear a session from Fran Lusty who appears at the Cambridge Folk Festival this weekend.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show
The future of Cambridge Market, what is planned, what the traders think and how you can have your say. The new Amelie restaurant, cafe and bake shop. Radmore Farm's online farm delivery service. With Matt Bentman and Sue Bailey.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including the new collaboration between Zephyrus and Liam G.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef explore the hardware choices when choosing a new PC.
Trevor Dann and Julian Clover look back on the Election with guests Anna Smith, Matthew Howard, Cheney Payne, Zachary Marsh, Dr Nik Johnson and Sue Keogh. Analysis from Phil Rodgers.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Nick Kitchin, Matthew Taylor, and Lorcan O'Neill dig through a treasure of releases with Kinds of Kindness, Beverly Hills Cop; Axel F, Horizon, and Hundreds of Beavers all in the spotlight.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including offerings from Connor Adams, Flashback Photograph and Riverdrive.
Spanners and Andy explore the prospect of giant ant doctors and how to best look after your heart.
Julian also learns about the 125th anniversary of St Mary's School from headteacher Charlotte Avery.
Julian Clover joins Arthur Rank Hospice Charity fundraising manager Carolyn Start and colleagues from the Bridge the Gap walk as they plan this year's route.
In the last of his Election Interviews, Julian Clover speaks with Labour's Daniel Zeichner.
Trevor Dann looks back at some of the turning points in our local campaigns and tries to pick some winners. We'll be in Queen Edith's for their hustings and hear from all their main candidates; and Phil Rodgers our political guru helps us understand what it means to us all.
A summer food and drink special, including advice from Alex Rushmer on building a salad, picnic foods from Culinaris, drinks from Bacchanalia and Gutter and Stars, pizzas from Scott's All Day, and summer cafe foods at Abantu
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Spanners and Andy grow grey gracefully and fend off the threat of a brain eating virus.
Ian Murray tells Julian Clover about the return of the Chesterton Festival this weekend.
The Rotary Club of Cambridge South is planning its annual car parking scheme and wants nominations from local organisations and charities who might benefit from the money raised. David Ellis has been telling Julian Clover about the kind of organisation they’re looking for.
Continuing his series of Election Interviews, Julian Clover is joined by Cambridge Green Party candidate, Sarah Nicmanis.
Chris Carter-Chapman (Conservative and Unionist Party) Miranda Fyfe (Green Party), Pippa Heylings (Liberal Democrats) and Luke Viner (Labour Party) take part in the Queen Edith's Community Forum General Election Hustings. An edited version featuring analysis from Phil Rodgers will be broadcast on Sunday at 12pm.
Phil Rodgers is in the Gwydir Street Studios with news of what's been happening locally in the General Election campaign.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef find out about summer events at the Centre of Computing History.
In his latest Election Interview, Julian hears from Cambridge's Conservative candidate, Shane Manning.
Linda is joined by Caro and Deejay from Cambridge Operatic Society to chat about Proud!, a review that the Society is putting on at the Cambridge Junction on 28 and 29 June.
Yozzie Osman and reviewers Matt, Mark, Stewart and Will take a look at the latest film releases. We keep our emotions in check for Inside Out 2, hit the road for The Bikeriders, and embrace a meeting of minds in Freud's Last Session. Plus plenty of chat on Sasquatch Sunset, Trigger Warning and Sleeping Dogs.
Spanners and Andy find out why June was rubbish then suddenly not rubbish and discuss whether Formula One could ever be truly sustainable.
Fen Edge Festival is being held this weekend in Cottenham. Julian hears from two of the organisers Rebecca Bell and Linda Cockburn.
In his third Election Interview, Julian Clover hears from Rebooting Democracy candidate Keith Garrett, who wants us to rethink our system of government.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show.
Cambridge Science Centre CEO John Bull tells Julian Clover about the organisation's new base on the Cambridge Science Park.
Julian Clover gets his weekly update on the General Election campaign in Cambridgeshire from political analyst Phil Rodgers.
Julian Clover begins his series of Election Interviews with Khalid Abu-Tayyem, the Workers Party candidate for Cambridge.
Suzie Thorpe & Linda Ness meet Renata Drumond, a Brazilian-born architect and founder of an interior design company whose passion for design started as a child when she built houses for her Barbie doll; and award-winning public historian, author and broadcaster, Clare Mulley, who primarily writes biographies about women during the second world war.
A Flavour Special, featuring Tim Hayward on his new book, Steak The Whole Story. A deep dive into cooking steak including reverse searing; steak history, including the 'monkey gland steak' and choosing a steak. Also Velvet magazine's top local food and drink heroes, a live tasting of durian ice cream and news from the New Radegund.
Julian Clover hears from members of the ARU Musical Theatre who are taking part in this Sunday's Music in the Parks event at the Romsey Recreation Ground.
Friday 21 June is Make Music Day and Harri Beasley and Sophie from Beats and Babes give Alex a flavour of what to expect.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including offerings from Brave Liaison, AFTERDRIVE and Moonlight Academy.
Daniel Baker gets the latest on the election in Cambridgeshire from Political Analyst Phil Rodgers.
Neil Thompson from Romsey Mill joins Julian to talk about this year's Bridge the Gap walk.
Trevor Dann discusses the General Election so far with the Master of Selwyn College Roger Mosey, Dr Sean Lang, Senior Lecturer in History at Anglia Ruskin University and political analyst Phil Rodgers.
Emma Marchant and Matthew Taylor host a packed show, with Vicky Ayre, Luke Irwin and Nick Kitchen reviewing. Films covered are the new installment of the Bad Boys franchise, Hit Man, The Watched, Haikyuu, The Young Woman and the Sea, Sting and Under Paris.
Julian Clover speaks to the newest members of Johnny Hates Jazz, Georgie Fawley (keys/backing vocals) and Nic Keeble (guitars/backing vocals), ahead of the band's Cambridge gig next Thursday.
A Cambridgeshire Village is reviving an ancient tradition today. The Teversham Feast was last held a quarter of a century ago. The Feast will have a garden pea theme with fun for all the family including games, stalls and performers. Christine Shaw told Julian Clover about its origins.
Spanners and Andrew pit evolutionary branches of life against each other in tthis battle royal of species vs species!
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.
Tim Willett and Rebecca May present the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including offerings from Claudia Kate and The 07s plus the duo pick their highlights from Saturday's Strawberry Fair
Prashant Shah tells Julian about next Wednesday's Wide Open Cambridge and how it will be bringing the community together with the city's businesses.
Andrew and Spanners attempt to save Venus possibly using ADHD super powers or a giant umbrella
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.
Rob Chipperfield has the latest tech news and discusses developments at the recent Google I/O event.
Tim Willett is joined by singer song writer Elliot Porter on the eve of the release of 'Strawberry Fair' - a track he wrote to commemorate 10 years of the NMG Awards.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Emma Marchant and Lorcan O’Neill host, with Stewart Paske, Luke Irwin and Nick Menzie-Kitchen reviewing. A packed show includes Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Atlas, IF, Garfield, Bad Behavior, Strictly Confidential, Jeanne du Barry and The Strangers.
Emma Marchant and Lorcan O’Neill host, with Stewart Paske, Luke Irwin and Nick Menzie-Kitchen reviewing. A packed show includes Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Atlas, IF, Garfield, Bad Behavior, Strictly Confidential, Jeanne du Barry and The Strangers.
Spanners and Andrew unlock the mystery of disappearing stars and why some people sound rubbish on radio.
Style Coach, Lucy Barrett is back and she talks to Alex Elbro about dressing for your body.
James Page from the City Events teams tells Julian of plans for a trip to the seaside on August 14.
Phil Rodgers takes Julian Clover through the Cambridgeshire constituencies and who's been selected so far.
Tim Willett presents the weekly local music showcase. This week he features the new single from Oakes and has a first play of the new release from Radegunds
Political Analyst Phil Rodgers explains the background behind a new ruling that means elected representatives and public bodies should now have their responses to consultations to be made public.
National Biscuit Day approaches, Rosie Sykes talks about their crunchy pleasures. From shop in Green Street to big name restaurant suppliers and then a return to more local provision, Kale and Damson tell their story. An allotment tale is told.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at technology to make camping more fun and comfortable in the great outdoors.
Spanners and Dr Holding argue over the voices in our heads, explore the workings of the human ear, and rate our chances at immortality.
Over 30 giraffe sculptures from the art sculpture trail Cambridge Standing Tall, will going under the hammer on Wednesday 19 June at Graduate Cambridge. Matthew Parrott speaks to Break's Pete Marron and Ellie Edge.
Cambridge City Council has appointed a consultancy team from Architect's Cartwright Pickard to lead what's being described as a once-in-a-generation opportunity to reimagine Cambridge's Market Square, Guildhall and Corn Exchange and create a new civic quarter for the city. Matthew is joined by Simon Smith, the Executive Councillor for Finance and Resources.
If you're a comedy fan, make sure you clear your diary next weekend as the Cambridge Fringe Festival is back with numerous shows happening across the city. It's the fifth year of the event which aims to embrace comedy in all of its weird and wonderful forms Matthew Parrott is joined by Ali Warwood from Commoners Comedy and Jason Stamp from Big Deal Comedy.
This week is Mental Health Awareness Week with a focus on the benefits of movement. But there are many activities which can help your mental health, including painting. As a painter herself and a counsellor, Susan Osborne has experienced first hand the benefits of creating and viewing art. Susan's also a member of Cambridge Open Studios and spoke to Matthew Parrott on Tuesday's show.
Simon Bertin visits the Fitzwilliam Museum where Venus and Mars by Sandro Botticelli is on display courtesy of the National Gallery.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show
Lewis Herbert is joined by GP Sophie Harrison, Caroline Tyrell-Jones of Healthwatch and Claire Stoneham, Major Projects Director, Cambridge University Hospitals.
Simon Bertin visits the Blake's Universe exhibition at the Fitzwilliam museum and interviews co-curator Professor David Bindman on reframing Blake; We take a look at Murder By the Book A celebration of 20th century British Crime Fiction exhibition at Cambridge University Library with co-curator Chris Burgess and discover Agatha Christie's tape recorder and type writer among other exhibits; Cambridge Artist Robert Good opens a new show; and world famous Irish Harpist and music academic Janet Harbison talks about her life at the top of her career.
Emma Marchant hosts this edition with Yozzie Osman, Lorcan O’Neill, Vicky Ayre, Stewart Paske and Jordan Tobin reviewing. They’ll be talking about The Fall Guy, Love Lies Bleeding, Land of Bad, La Chimera, The idea of You and Unfrosted.
Have you checked for any gaps in your National Insurance record yet? It could affect your State Pension. A new online tool has been launched making it easier for you to check for and fill any gaps in on your National Insurance record, to help increase your State Pension. Julian finds out more from HMRC's Simon Morykin.
An arts centre in South Cambridgeshire is to benefit from 185,000 in funding from Arts Council England. Wysing Arts Centre in Bourn will use the money to help make the centre more accessible to artists, young people and visitors, and reduce their environmental impact. Rosie Cooper, director of the centre, spoke to Julian on Cambridge Breakfast.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including the new single from NMG Award winning artist Kaspar Larsen.
Red Meadow Hill where work will start in the autumn to create new meadow, scrub and woodland.Cambridge Past, Present & Future has set out plans to turn 200 acres of arable farmland that it owns near to Coton village into a large nature reserve. Julian speaks to Ed Wombwell, the organisation’s Estates Manager.
A dental vet from Cambridge has returned to the UK after making a flying visit to repair the teeth of a rescued bear in Armenia. Gerhard Putter and his team were on a mission to help Misha on behalf of UK NGO International Animal Rescue. Gerhard spoke to Julian on Tuesday's Cambridge Breakfast.
Tim Armitage, Scott McGeorge and Matt Lockwood review Cambridge United's dramatic 2023/2024 season which featured four different managers and another final day great escape. Tim also chats to Harrison Dunk following his departure from the Abbey Stadium after 13 seasons and the team share their hopes and dreams for the U's ahead of Garry Monk's first full season in charge. Steve Warne also gives his thoughts on the departure of Robbie Nightingale at Cambridge City plus all the latest women's football news.
Trevor Dann and analyst Phil Rodgers are joined by Lib Dem Tim Bick and Conservative Heather Williams to review the City Council and Police and Crime Commissioner Elections.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Rose Bloomfield, Fundraising and Events manager at Rowan tells Julian about the 40k in May to Celebrate 40 Years of Rowan and Raise Funds for Art Centre Roof.
This year's Cambridge Beer Festival (May 20 to 25) is supporting the Cambridge Women's Resource Centre. Julian finds out more from Cambridge Beer Festival's Anthony Mobbs, and CEO Harriet Morgan and fundraising officer Helena Barnes from the Cambridge Women’s Resource Centre.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent into the show.
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 get involved.
In the last of his interviews with the candidates for the post of Cambridgeshire Police and Crime Commissioner, Julian speaks to the incumbent, Conservative Darryl Preston.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at passwords and better options for security, plus the latest technology news.
Trevor Dann hears from the four major parties contesting seats on May 2nd. Mike Davey (Labour), Tim Bick (Lib Dem), Naomi Bennet (Green) and Zachary Marsh (Conservative). Political analysis from Phil Rodgers.Three members of the panel are standing in the election. Here’s a complete list of candidates in those wards:AbbeyRosy Ansell (Lib Dem), Naomi Bennett (Green), Simon Brignell (Communist), Ben Cartwright (Labour), David Smith (Conservative)MarketTim Bick (Lib Dem), Rosy Greenlees (Labour), John Marenbon (Conservative), Krzysztof Strug (Green)PetersfieldMike Davey (Labour), Zak Karimjee (Green), Sam Oliver (Lib Dem), Paul Roper (Conservative), Christopher Wilkinson (Freedom Alliance)
Julian Clover speaks to Cambridgeshire Police & Crime Commissioner candidate Anna Smith.
Gavin speaks to Sir Tim Rice ahead of him bringing My Life in Musicals – I Know Him So Well to Cambridge Arts Theatre on Sunday.
Rebecca May joins Tim Willett in the studio and both catch up with Peterborough alternative artist Jrowsy ahead of the release of his debut album and the pair reveal the artists performing for NMG on the Cambridge 105 Radio stage at Strawberry Fair.
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 and why these conditions have an adverse effect on women’s future heart health.
In the first of his Police and Crime Commissioner Interviews, Julian speaks to Lib Dem candidate Edna Murphy.
An Addenbrookes’ intensive care nurse is aiming to become a powerlifting world champion after being selected to represent Great Britain at the 2024 IPF World Championships.Siobhan Taylor initially took up the sport to help her recover from a back injury which she feared might end her nursing career. Daniel Baker reports.
City centre food pleasures. Enjoying quality Caribbean cuisine alongside live music. Market Square burnt Basque cheesecake with Algerian coffee. How independents and their customers are affected by new import charges. Surviving lockdown, how the Cambridge Fruit Company did it. Getting on top of weeds in Good to Grow week.
Tim Armitage and Daniel Baker review the weekend's football action. There was disappointment for Cambridge United who missed the chance to secure their League One status with a one-nil defeat against Derby County. Plus interviews with Robbie Nightingale, who looks ahead to Cambridge City's Invitational Cup final on Tuesday, and Chris Nunn. Tim is at Broadhurst Park too to preview Sunday's FA National League Plate final between Cambridge United Women and Derby County.
Maiya Fleming left Hills Road Sixth Form and became an apprentice quantity surveyor. She tells us why she chose to do an apprenticeship rather than a university degree. And we get a sense of what it’s like to be a coxswain from Emily Heaton.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Andrew and Spanners ask, can rats count? Dr Holding also celebrates a personal success in the advancement of cancer research and Spanners catches up with Linda Mbeki to discuss the archaeology of enslaved people.
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.
The British Hen Welfare Trust is looking for a new facility in South Cambridgeshire to take care of ‘retired’ chickens. They also want to build a team of volunteers. Head of Operations, Gaynor Davies, spoke to Julian Clover.
Alex Elbro is joined by three of the cast of the ARU Musical Theatre group’s final production Alice by Heart.
Tim Willett catches up with singer Melody Coles ahead of her long awaited new EP launch show at the end of the month.
Style coach Lucy Barrett discusses colour and how to use it to our advantage with Alex Elbro
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at options on how to look after your digital life.
Food blogger, Pina joins Lucy Milazzo in the Gwydir Street Studios and with it being Thai New Year, we talk about the best Thai restaurants in Cambridge and later are joined by Oscar Peake who tells us the story of Oscar's Lockdown Pizza.
World Art Day (Monday 15 April) aims to raise awareness of the role of art in nurturing creativity, innovation and cultural diversity. Julian speaks to Dr Anna Dempster, a Fellow at Wolfson College and a committee member, which celebrates its 50th anniversary in July.
Tim Armitage, Mex Johnson-Ikpe and Matt Lockwood review the weekend's football action. There were draws for Cambridge United and Cambridge City as well as a resounding 5-0 win for Histon at Cogenhoe. Plus a preview of this weekend's women's derby between Cambridge United and Cambridge City.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Yozzie Osman and reviewers Matt, Will, Luke and Mark indulge in cinematic revelry as we discuss gripping new releases including Monkey Man, Civil War, The First Omen, Evil Does Not Exist, Back to Black, Io Capitano, Scoop and How to Date Billy Walsh.
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.
Gavin is joined by Sarah Geear from Spotlight Productions, a musical theatre company, as they celebrate their 20th performance in Cambridgeshire this weekend.
Students from the Histon and Impington village primary schools and at Impington Village College have agreed to pitch up tents in their gardens or sleep in dens in their front rooms on Saturday April 20 with all the sponsorship money raised going towards UNICEF's children in Gaza crisis appeal. Julian is joined by Amaike, Annabelle and Iris, and Amaike's dad Lautaro.
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.
Gavin is joined by Sean Baker, director of the production Busman's Honeymoon which is staged at the ADC this week.
Kathleen Bowman, Community Road Safety Officer from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue, drops in.
Tim Willett delves deep in to the inbox of submissions by artists from across the region including new music from The Routine, Mulholland Jive and HRTLSS
Tim Armitage and Saleem Akanbi review the weekend's football action and analyse Cambridge United's defeat at Blackpool. Plus reaction to Cambridge City and Histon's heavy defeats at Boldmere St Michaels and Leicester Nirvana respectively. Plus all the latest women's football news.
Rebecca May presents the Saturday edition of New Music Generator, the show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring a live session or studio interview each week.
Kitsch Hen reinventing the Scotch Egg with flavours like kedgeree and pork with black cherry. Indian street food on Cambridge Market. April foraging ideas. Allotment tips including extreme parsnip growing and Dave Fox's century allotment history project.
Network Rail’s Anglia route is embarking on a five-year rail improvement plan with a major signalling project and a new station for South Cambridgeshire underway. Julian hets the details from Network Rail's Stephen Deaville.
A poll by YouGov suggests big losses for the Conservatives at the General Election. The Lib Dems would take the reconstituted South Cambridgeshire seat, while current South Cambs’ Conservative MP Anthony Browne faces a three way fight for the new St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire. Julian discusses the findings with political analyst Phil Rodgers and looks ahead to local elections for Cambridge City Council and the Police and Crime Commissioner.
In the final heat of the Strawberry Fair fundraiser, Rebecca Mae introduces Tranquility Beach, South of Polaris, Not Until Four, This Circus Life and Bin Weasel.
Continuing our series on the lifecycle of a business, Alex Graham outlines the need to understand the regular figures that you'll receive.
We’ll hear from two of the cast members of Wild Swimming, Catriona Clarke (Nell) and Matt Bairstow (Oscar) at the Corpus Playroom this week.
Tim Armitage presents the weekly football show with a look at news of the Cambridge United and Cambridge City women’s teams plus a win for the Cambridge City men and a mixed start for Histon.
Discover the Americans buried at the Cambridge American Cemetery. Julian meets Tracey Haylock, an Administrator at the American Cemetery on Maddingley Road ahead of their Open Cambridge event.
Linda is joined by Bryony Moore, Leadership and Management Trainer at Jarrold Training in Cambridge and Head of Sales Stephanie Wallis who will be talking about how they are encouraging women to get into positions of leadership.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show as we count down to the 10th anniversary NMG Awards.
Mumin Islam explains how Cambridge Water is working with the University of Cambridge and other water companies to examine water efficiency in diverse communities.
Political analyst Phil Rodgers joins Matthew in the studio as Labour withdraws its support for the Greater Cambridge Partnership's Sustainable Travel Zone.
Mayor of Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Dr Nik Johnson explains why he believes the railway ticket office consultation is unlawful.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef explore tablet alternatives to Apple's iPad, including the new Samsung Galaxy S9. Plus in tech news, Google celebrates its 25th anniversary.
Natalie Skipper of The Alzheimer's Society is appealing for volunteers for this year's Memory Walk.
Does the Cambridge Congestion Charge have a future? Join Trevor Dann and guests LibDem candidate for St Neots and Mid Cambs Ian Sollom; Chair of Cambridge Conservatives Zachary Marsh and Cambridge's Labour City Council Leader Mike Davey. Analysis from Phil Rodgers.
A win for Cambridge City and a loss for Histon; Tim Armitage and guests wrap up the weekend action.
On National Cinema Day, Emma Marchant and reviewers explore The Sound of Freedom, Scrapper, The Dive and First Slam Dunk.
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 3 September on Jesus Green.
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.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including the brand new single from quadruple NMG Award winners Amethysts.
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 night.
Alex spoke to Zoe Wood from the Cambridge United Women’s squad, and Head coach Darren Marjoram about the Women’s World Cup quarter-finals and their predictions for the semi-finals and the final.
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.
Neil meets Brendan Brown, Founder of Wheatus, ahead of their gig at The Cambridge Junction in November.
Julian meets Pavlo Petrychenko, who came to Cambridge from Ukraine, and has found a way to express himself through music.
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.
Julian hears about proposals to revise the Cambridge Congestion Charge. He speaks to Heather Williams, the Conservative Opposition Leader on South Cambridgeshire District Council, and Peter Blake, transport director for the Greater Cambridge Partnership. Plus how you can take part in Cycle September.
Tim Armitage discusses Cambridge United’s lesson from Leyton Orient, Cambridge City’s narrow defeat to Loughborough Dynamo and in trouble Histon’s 4-3 FA Vase win against Great Yarmouth. Plus the latest from the women’s season that kicked off today (Sunday).
Jams, crumbles, Pontack sauce, wine and vinegar! The humble blackberry & elderberry take the spotlight as we head into the fields with Steve Thompson the Foraging Chef. And we chat to a local team captain at Olio; the phone app that details free food available in your area. There's also a pick of the latest food news and jobs! Presented by Matt Bentman.
Tim Willett presents from the Brewboard Taproom in Harston featuring Datum Plane, Radegunds and Matt Peet live in session in front of an assembled audience.
Rob and Lawrence explore adventure cameras such as the Go Pro range. Plus a round up of the latest tech news.
Hannah Nunn, Cambridge based entrepreneur and founder of Kickstart Coffee, tells Ian Daborn about how children's education in Uganda is being financed by the profits of her business.
Tim Armitage reviews a big week for Cambridge United that left the club top of the league. Plus the latest from Cambridge City, Histon and the women's teams.
Matt Webb speaks to Marcin Lis and Lizz Mayers about this year's Northstowe Running Festival which is taking place on Saturday 2nd September.
The event is proudly supported by Cambridge 105 Radio.
Simon Bertin looks at Mary Shelley’s 1818 edition of Frankenstein with Clare College fellow Patricia Fara and discovers a comparable creature that modern technology might realise in the form of AI; we drop in on Fen Ditton Gallery’s Hannah Munby and discover how you get a piece of art that’s really reflects you; hear about a play with a new take on Oppenheimer with Cambridge alumni playwright Katherine Moar; and we visit the artist of open studios meeting painter Denice Spalding, Potter Joy Voisey and Jewellery maker Jos Stelling.
Lorcan O’Neill reviews Gran Turismo, You Hurt My Feelings, Blue Beetle, Red, White & Royal Blue, Heart of Stone and Strays.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including Gabby Rivers, Call To The Faithful and Dan Bond plus there's a tribute to a former listener.
In this edition the team report on the opening of Kibou, the Japanese bar and restaurant on Jesus Lane, find out how restaurants choose their chefs, we hear about the new duty arrangements on alcohol and what they mean to you, meet the Vanderlyle chef who has won a place at the San Pellegrino Young Chef Awards in Milan, check out the new Chinese restaurant on King Street, and talk salmon and seabass recipes with fishmonger Ben Roberts.
If you love local football then join Tim Armitage and the From the Terraces team as they follow Cambridge United, Cambridge City, Histon and our local women sides through another exciting season.
Ian meets legendary wrestling MC Lee Bamber who's overseeing a big event at Newmarket Racing Centre on Saturday night. Lee looks ahead to the evenings matches and shares some memories of his time working on ITV Wrestling with the likes of Big Daddy and Giant Haystacks.
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 finals.
Open Cambridge Coordinator, Zoe Smith, joins Julian to look ahead to this year's event (8-17 September).
Do you ever suffer from buyer’s regret? If so, you’re not alone, as new research has revealed the average person makes several impulse purchases, worth £150 or more, each year. If we were to wait just 2 days and 21 hours, we could avoid the regret, according to mathematician Bobby Seagull. He joins Julian alongside Vanquis managing director Fiona Anderson, who sponsored the research.
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 Folk and Americana category and the new music they’ve released this year.
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.
Cambourne Town FC has been named the FA Club of the Year. Julian hears about the win from co-secretaries Emma Smith and Mel Hadley.
Gavin Richards catches up with former Cambridge Lib Dem MP Julian Huppert, now Director of the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College.
Rob and Lawrence investigate the latest folding phones; plus a round-up of the latest tech news.
It's a win for Cambridge United against Oxford in the first game of the season. Tim Armitage and the From the Terraces team follow the action including news from Cambridge City, Histon and the women's teams.
Ian’s guest this week is East of England Ambulance Service Trust Volunteer Manager Jon Needle to talk about how community service volunteers in Cambridge are helping to save lives. Jon will also explain how to become a Community First Responder.
Following the success of Barbenheimer at getting people into cinemas, the team look at which of the latest releases might help to keep them there. Mark Walsh is joined by Simon West and Nicholas Menzies-Kitchen to get a pizza the action in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhem, grab a bite of Meg 2: The Trench, chat about Talk to me and find out if Joy Ride lives up to its title, as well as rounding up the new streaming releases.
Cambridge's unsafe roundabouts, a safe path for horses and cycles from North Cambridge to Landbeach, and Cycle to Work Day. Julian talks through the latest cycling news with CamCycles's Anna Williams.
Julian is joined by From the Terraces' Tim Armitage to preview the new EFL season with Cambridge United's George Thomas.
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.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show, the NMG Awards nominations so far and a chat with teenage Cambridge rap artist Elgeeuu.
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.
On National Play Day Julian finds out about Play Included's Brick-by-Brick programme from founder Dr. Gina Gómez de la Cuesta.
Alex hears about the first Cambridge Contemporary Choir Festival on 12 August at the Corn Exchange from founder Carrie Rawlings.
Discovering Cambridge's contemporary style coffees, and a new cafe. Market House one year on. Developments at Orlene's Kitchen. Malloys wet fish shop opens. Quick-to-cook fish ideas. Lots of food and drinks news, and our jobs roundup.
Annabel Edmundson tells Ian about the Cambridge Country Show and East Anglian We Love Dogs at Stow this weekend (5-6 August).
Steffi Callister is joined by the ‘Waterwheel Chef’, Karl Blackmore, from the Quy Mill Hotel.
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 of the squad, learning all about the beautiful game and who to look out for in this year’s tournament.
Alex is joined by Janet Fox from Small and Green for advice on caring for our houseplants through the summer.
Julian gets an update from Matthew Champion, the Historic Churches Officer for the East Anglian Diocese, on works being carried out at the Church of our Lady and the English Martyrs on Hills Road.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show, an announcement on the artists joining us at Brewboard next month and the new single from Ellie Dixon.
Cambridgeshire farmer Tim Scott, planted cotton pants in the ground at the Countryside Regeneration Trust’s Lark Rise Farm to see how microbes living within the soil would break them down. Tim tells Julian what he found when he dug them up again.
Julian hears about the music project that’s been teaching kids how to play an instrument in the holidays for over 40 years.
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.
Rob and Lawrence discuss the Android-based Nothing, who are back with a new iPhone-styled mobile.
A new season of The Library Presents has just launched across Cambridgeshire. Neil speaks with Nathan Jones to find out what's on offer.
There's been widespread criticism of the Housing Secretary's plans for the development of Cambridge. Julian gets the views of City Council Leader Mike Davey and Alan James Chairman CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, who explains about the shortage of water already affecting our city.
Peter Cornwell has always loved sculpting – but it was only recently that he picked up his tools again after many years away. The local artist is using his sabbatical to resume a passion for sculpture which began back in the 1960s when he was training to be a teacher. Daniel Baker has been to meet him.
Neil gets an update on the effect of recent interest rate rises on borrowers & savers, plus an overview of the current state of the local housing market from Peter Burrows (CEO) & Carol Charter (CCO) of The Cambridge Building Society.
A section of Hills Road could remain closed for several days after structural defects were found at Our Lady and the English Martyrs church. Matthew Champion, the Historic Churches Officer for the East Anglian Diocese, explains the issue to Julian Clover.
Emma Marchant and reviewers Ashley Whittaker, Lorcan O’Neill, Simon West, Nicholas Menzies-Kitchen and Stewart Paske discuss Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One, Barbie, Robots, Oppenheimer, Who Cloned Tyrone and Bird Box: Barcelona.
Ian catches up with Cambridgeshire-based mechanic, Hannah Gordon ahead of her new TV show The Repair Lot, starting on Dave this Sunday.
Linda Ness is joined by AS2 Dan Pedder from 2620 Squadron who are undertaking a gruelling 49 Mile trek along Peddars Way in under 24 hours, raising money for East Anglia's Children's Hospices.
Travel writer and broadcaster Sarah Woods has details of some last-minute holiday deals in South America.
Keiron Johnson from Cambridge Against the Congestion Charge Group talks about their new petition aiming to reject any new proposals from the Greater Cambridge Partnership.
Alex hears about the development of modular home schemes in Cambridge and across the UK from Allia Future Homes manager Lewis Herbert.
Professor Peter Johnstone from the University of Cambridge speaks to Matthew Parrott about a new choral work being performed at King’s College this week, which was inspired by his time in intensive care with Covid at Addenbrooke’s hospital.
Alex Elbro welcomes journalist Donna Ferguson for the first in a new series Cambridge Matters looking at how the University interacts with the town.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including the latest from Brave Liaison.
Matthew Parrott speaks to Akua Obeng-Frimpong, Senior Arts Development Officer at Cambridge City Council about the Christ’s Lane Art Benches, designed to support artists who may otherwise not have access to exhibition space or funding.
Matt Webb speaks to Paul Littlemore, Mayor of Northstowe at the opening event of Northstowe's Temporary Community Centre.
Neil Whiteside speaks with Natalie Ackroyd from Cambridge Water, and former head of the Environment Agency, Lord Smith, to find out why it is essential that we change our habits when using water, in order to save our chalk streams such as The River Cam.
Matt Webb speaks to former Anglia TV, Cambridge Red and Ideal World presenter, Paul Lavers.
Paul was one of the original launch presenters on Cambridgeshire-based shopping channel, Ideal World, which was put into administration in July 2023.
Matt Bentman and Alan Alder explore the continuing increase in food and drink prices, from pizza to patisserie with the father and son team behind the Amélie restaurant, the difference between a medieval and a Georgian salad, and what it’s like to be a volunteer at a community farm.
Annie Davis from the Museum of Cambridge has exciting news for Glenn, the My Mini Museum project is back, for the Summer!
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 band for the night.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a play of the brand new single from Norfolk band The Extons
Housing Secretary Michael Gove is drawing up proposals to turn Cambridge into Britain’s Silicon Valley. Up to 250,000 new homes would be built over the next two decades. Julian speaks to the Deputy Leader of Liberal Democrat Group on Cambridge City Council, Councillor Cheney Payne and independent adviser on city planning, Peter Studdert.
Lorcan O’Neill and reviewers Vicky Ayre, Ashley Whittaker, Matthew Taylor, Luke Irwin and Stewart Paske look into Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny, Elemental, Run Rabbit Run, The Outlaws and Wham!
Glenn finds out more about (Social Inclusion Charity) Cambridge Community Arts, ahead of their Exhibition this weekend (8-9 July).
UK emergency services and the aa are urging the public to download free location app what3words to stay safe this summer. Tony Rich from the AA tells Julian how to prepare for hitting the road this summer and why downloading the free app can be the perfect tool to keep you safe while exploring the UK.
Julian hears about the work of the Cambourne Community Minibus from Cllr Dr. Shrobona Bhattacharya.
BAWDS is performing two of Shakespeare’s most popular plays in one production next week. The Cambridge acting company is putting on shortened versions of The Merchant of Venice and Twelfth Night. Julian speaks to Nick Warburton who's written a linking narrative between the two.
A Living Book event is being held at St Paul’s Church on Hills Road later (Wednesday). We’re being invited into the Story of Us Studio to share a story of a favourite mistake. Ellie Breeze from Together Culture came in to tell Julian about the Book and the organisation's future plans.
Neil meets Shakatak frontman, Bill Sharpe, and finds out about his earlier project, Red Express, and their new album. He also hears about their strong links to Cambridge, including playing at the first ever Strawberry Fair.
Leigh Chambers’ featured guest is Dame Professor Athene Donald talking about her book Not Just For The Boys; Why We Need More Women in Science, which examines the challenges girls […]
Leigh Chambers’ featured guest is Wenyan Lu talking about her debut novel The Funeral Cryer, set in rural China, which explores the roles and rituals surrounding funerals. Sally Harris chats […]
Neil chats to Terry Coldwell, one of the founder members of East 17, ahead of their gig at The Cambridge Junction on Friday.
Tim Armitage looks back at The Great Escape as Cambridge United avoid the drop for another season in League 1.
Simon Bertin previews the Raymond Briggs retrospective at Cambridge University Library and hears of an extraordinary artist who captivated a whole generation of children with curator Katie McCurrock; We investigate a heated debate about wealthy businessman William Gredley’s statue of Prince Phillip; And we visit Aka Contemporary, a new art gallery which promises to be an oasis for local talent and draws in key artists from across the region.
Trevor Dann reviews the local elections and features an extended interview with Cambridge City Council leader Labour’s Anna Smith. There’s also analysis from Phil Rodgers.
Two thousand people are going to be coming together on Parker’s Piece, this Sunday, for a feast to mark the King’s Coronation. Tasmia Power’s one of the people behind it and spoke to Glenn Jones.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including tracks from Reno & Rome, Fuze and The 29th Function.
Communities across Cambridgeshire are preparing for the King’s Coronation. Tom Lee is Centre Manager at the William Collyn Community Centre in Girton, which is offering a free screening. Tom told Julian about the plans on Thursday's Cambridge Breakfast.
Cambridge United remain 1-point from safety after being beaten 1-0 by Burton at the Pirelli Stadium. From the Terraces' Tim Armitage is in the studio with his assessment of the match and what the U's must do on Sunday.
Chris Challis and Ali Clarke from General & Medical Insurance explain the benefits of Private Medical Insurance to Neil Whiteside.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef explore ways to automate smart devices in and around your home. Plus, a roundup of the latest tech news.
Matt Webb speaks to Councillor Bill Handley, Lead Cabinet Member for Communities at South Cambridgeshire District Council about Northstowe's new temporary community centre as its lifted into place.
A Cambridge school says it will challenge Ofsted in court for not following correct procedures. Dr Sean Lang, Chair of Governors at Queen Emma Primary School tells Julian, the regulator went beyond its remit.
With Cambridge United winning at Accrington, it’s all down to the last two games. Tim Armitage previews the great escape with Matt Lockwood and previews the final fixtures in the women’s game for United and Cambridge City.
Emma Marchant and reviewers Ashley Whittaker, Vicky Ayre, Matthew Taylor, Will Johnson and Amelie Heinrich explore Evil Dead Rise, A Good Person, Polite Society, Ghosted, Sick of Myself, Suzume, How to Blow up a Pipeline and Missing.
Andy Cranch has set himself a mission to do 1,000 keepie-uppies at each of the 92 football league clubs, raising money for EACH as he goes. Glenn Jones reports.
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.
Nothing Great is Easy is the story of the first cross-channel swimmer, Captain Matthew Webb. It’s going to be performed at the Jesus Green Lido this summer, as part of their centenary celebrations. Director Chris Hudson spoke to Matthew Parrott.
Carole Charter, Chief Commercial Officer at The Cambridge Building Society, tells Neil Whiteside about two new houses that are soon to be available under their "Rent to Home" Scheme.
Neil meets "The Reverend" Jon McClure of Reverend & the Makers, to chat about their latest album and the thoughts behind their latest single "A Letter to my 21 Year-Old Self".
With a little over a week to go before the local elections, Camcycle has published its annual election survey featuring candidates’ responses to questions on cycling and transport. Anna Williams from Camcycle spoke to Julian Clover.
Ahead of the elections to the City Council on 5 May, Trevor Dann hears from Alex Collis (Labour), Tim Bick (Lib Dem), Naomi Bennett (Green) and Zachery Marsh (Conservative). There’s also the latest from the campaign in East Cambs and Political Analyst Phil Rodgers makes sense of it all.
Matt Webb speaks to Neil Tween, overall winner of the Northtowe Half Marathon 2023 in a time of 1 hour, 21 minutes and 38 seconds.The event was proudly supported by Cambridge 105 Radio.See photos from the day on our socials @cambridge105.Watch video highlights from the day by clicking here (credit: Skytech Cambridge).
Blakeney Clark and Isabel Thomas talk about the Linton Children’s Book Festival on 13 and 14 May.
A Cambridge Cricket Club that plays on Parker’s Piece has hired its own groundsman to help improve the playing surface. Richard Young, who has played for NCI Cambridge for over 35 years, spoke to Julian Clover on Cambridge Breakfast.
Matthew Parrott sits in for Steffi and is joined by Dr Sean Lang of Anglia Ruskin University who puts the week’s news into historical context.
Histon and Cambridge City have completed their season, while with three games left, Cambridge United can still avoid the drop. Tim Armitage rounds up the action.
Cambridge's Taj Tandoori chef has won the International Bangladesh Master Chef award and speaks to Flavour about it and about the fact that the first tandoori oven in Cambridge was brought here by his father. Also, Ramadan has ended, and the festival of Eid is underway. Shahida Rahman talks about the foods that are eaten. As the barbecue season gets underway, Tim Hayward provides some advice on charcoal. We've all the latest Cambridge area food and drinks news and a roundup of jobs too.
The Barefoot Mediator returns to share with Ian Daborn, a very personal experience which lead her to believe that anything can be achieved in life with time, training and determination.
Leigh Chambers’ guest is Ellee Seymour talking about her novel The Station Master’s Daughters At War, the second in her historical saga trilogy. Joanne Burn explains how the plague village of Eyam in Derbyshire was the inspiration for her novel The Hemlock Cure. And Katie Fforde, chats about her latest bestseller A Wedding In Provence.
Carla Keen from the Ministry of Unplanned Occurrences, tells Glenn about a show next week, where even the actors don't know what's going to happen next.
Glenn Jones learns about Cambridge-based Play Included's Brick-by-Brick programme, developed using the latest research on neurodiversity and learning through play. He speaks to founder Dr Gina Gómez de la Cuesta.
Alex Elbro is joined by Nathaniel Mahoney, Founder and Co-director of Online High Street to talk about their upcoming events and plans.
Sarah Provan has the details of the JGL Nessies' attempt to do a relay swim of Loch Ness in aid of the Aspire charity, and their fundraiser at Jesus Green Lido.
Neil Davies of The Cogwheel Trust tells Neil about their upcoming Cambridge Coronation Stride which aims to raise money and celebrate the organisation's 35th birthday.
Alex talks to Louis Ling, Artistic Director and Producer at Cambridge Theatre Company about their two new summer productions.
A new app has been developed to make it easier to navigate around the Addenbrooke’s and Rosie hospitals. Julian finds out more from hospital volunteer Mike Jump, who’s part of Outpatient Experience Group, and Ally Perkins, deputy operations manager, outpatients.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at the world of technology. In this edition Rob & Lawrence explore health tacking devices.
As we enter a new tax year, Sarah Tucker from CKLG has the latest advice for businesses and individuals.
Tim Armitage and guests discuss a great weekend of football including Cambridge United's 2-0 win over POSH.
Lorcan O’Neill and guests review The Super Mario Bros. Movie, Operation Fortune, The Pope’s Exorcist, Air and Renfield.
Ian Daborn is joined by multi award-winning stand-up comedian Garrett Millerick whose latest sell out show Just trying to Help comes to Cambridge Junction on 6 May.
Tracy Grant from the Cambridgeshire DofE Open Award Centre, reflects on a Royal Visitor, earlier this week.
Kate Weir tells Neil about the Sampson Orchestra's 'Voices of Spring' concert in aid of Rowan, which tales place on Saturday 22nd April at West Road Concert Hall.Tickets are available direct from Rowan on 01223 566027.
Emily Jarvis hosts Heat 5 of the Strawberry Fair fundraiser features Point Clear, Radegunds, New Addiction and The Dutch House.
Neil meets Sam from Ska band, King Zepha, ahead of their gig at the Six Six Bar on 19th April.
Back-to-back league wins for Cambridge United for the first time this season; a 2-0 loss for Cambridge City and a warm afternoon at Histon FC saw a good day ruined by two late goals from Coventry United as the Stutes could only manage a draw. Tim Armitage rounds up the weekend.
Simon Bertin invites Classics Professor Paul Cartledge to talk on the Parthenon marbles and secret talks over returning them to Greece that may eventually impact on the Fitzwilliam Museum; exhibition aerobatics pilot George Sealy, who creates large scale images in the sky using smoke with synchronised flying in teams; and we take a look at the future of Cambridge’s creative sector with Cambridge Arts Network Conference.
Celebrities and icons are the theme of this show. Leigh Chambers' featured guest is Peter James Bowman talking about his book The First Celebrities; Five Regency Portraits which examines how the cult of celebrity started earlier than we might think. Dr Mathelinda Nabugodi discusses how we might view the Romantic poets in relation to the slave trade. And Sean Campbell chats about the connection between musicians and the Northern Irish conflict.
What the foods we eat to celebrate Easter and Passover mean. A new Turkish cafe has just opened in Mill Road. Courses at the White Cottage Bakery and an Easter forage. Lots of food and drink news too. Presented by Matt Bentman, Alan Alder and Sue Bailey.
Daniel Baker is joined by Tia Colcomb who talks about living with several rare illnesses and how she's documenting her journey in a new podcast.
With a month to go Phil Rodgers looks ahead to local elections on Cambridge City Council.
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 and two tracks from the A-Z of Artists.
Lining up in Heat 4 of the annual Strawberry Fair fundraiser are TONYT, This Circus Life, Filter Off and Hereward. Emily Jarvis is backstage at The Portland Arms.
Neil finds out about fostering with Woodgreen The Animals Charity. He speaks with Megan Morgan from the Off-Site Team, and Lara Zakss who is a fosterer.
Angelika von Heimendahl tells Julian about the return of the Red Poll cows to Midsummer Common.
Morgan Jeffrey from RadioTimes.com runs through the website's list of the most influential people in TV.
Cambridge United are still in the hunt following a 2-0 victory against Port Vale. Tim Armitage and guests chat about the weekend's local football action.
Matt Webb speaks to Marcin Lis, organiser of this year's Northstowe Half Marathon and Be Prepared 5K which is taking place on Sunday 23 April.The event is supported by Cambridge 105 Radio.To sign up, visit www.northstowehalf.co.uk.
Yozzie Osman leads the discussion on the latest films hitting the big and small screen, including Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves, Murder Mystery 2 and Perfect Addiction.
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.
Julian Clover hears from Dr Colin Harris from Cambridge Connect, which says a Light Rail Scheme is the answer to the city’s congestion issues.
Matthew Parrott speaks to David Sears, fintech entrepreneur, investor and playwright. David has written a new play about Jeremiah Horrocks (Britain’s answer to Galileo!), which will be showing at the ADC Theatre from 28 March until 1 April.
Julian hears about the Jurassic Arcade from marketing manager Julie Kervadec, as full-size animatronic dinosaurs return to Grand Arcade.
Cambridge Junction arts producer Ema Boswood tells Julian Clover about a 12 hour-long performance exhibition at The Guildhall of people talking about and doing their everyday work. It's called 12 Last Songs and is a part of the Cambridge Festival.
Neil meets 14 year-old cyclist Flint Clarke from Bishops Stortford. Flint is set to become the youngest ever entrant to take part in the 1000km "Unknown Race" in France. Flint is racing in honour of his sister Mimi, and hopes to raise £10000 for Tom's Trust.Find out more and donate here.
Kobir Ahmed, Director of award-winning Prana Indian restaurant tells Lucy Milazzo about their new Sunday Sharing menu.
Pam & Miki from The Khaya Foundation tell Neil about their upcoming Charity Gala Dinner.Tickets: www.khayagala.eventbrite.com
With Cambridge United’s match against Burton Albion postponed, Cambridge City and Histon take centre stage. Tim Armitage reviews the week’s action.
Leigh Chambers' featured guest, historian, picks the music and talks about her epic book, Devil-land, England Under Siege which examines the turbulent history of England in the 17th century. Jeremy Worman chats about his autobiographical novel, The Way To Hornsey Rise. And Alison Booth explains how the environmental movement of the 1970s inspired her novel, Bellevue.
As Cambridge Organic celebrates its 25th birthday, founder Duncan Catchpole talks about the far-reaching developments that are on the way and what has been achieved so far. Several other independent producers also have anniversaries now, we look back to how they began. Dr Emelyn Rude talks about food security including how chicken farming in the United States led to the demise of the sardine population. There's lots of food and drink news too, and our jobs roundup.
As Cambridge Organic celebrates its 25th birthday, founder Duncan Catchpole talks about the far-reaching developments that are on the way and what has been achieved so far. Several other independent producers also have anniversaries now, we look back to how they began. Dr Emelyn Rude talks about food security including how chicken farming in the United States led to the demise of the sardine population. There's lots of food and drink news too, and our jobs roundup.
As Cambridge Organic celebrates its 25th birthday, founder Duncan Catchpole talks about the far-reaching developments that are on the way and what has been achieved so far. Several other independent producers also have anniversaries now, we look back to how they began. Dr Emelyn Rude talks about food security including how chicken farming in the United States led to the demise of the sardine population. There's lots of food and drink news too, and our jobs roundup.
Journalist Tim Palmer tells Ian Daborn the places in our area that have made it into this year's Sunday Times Best Places to Live list.
Journalist Tim Palmer tells Ian Daborn the places in our area that have made it into this year's Sunday Times Best Places to Live list.
Journalist Tim Palmer tells Ian Daborn the places in our area that have made it into this year's Sunday Times Best Places to Live list.
Linda Ness catches up with Paul Earnshaw ahead of the Thriplow Daffodill Weekend (March 25-26).
Linda Ness catches up with Paul Earnshaw ahead of the Thriplow Daffodill Weekend (March 25-26).
Linda Ness catches up with Paul Earnshaw ahead of the Thriplow Daffodill Weekend (March 25-26).
Queen Emma's Primary School is in dispute with Ofsted over its 'Inadequate' rating, school governor Dr Sean Lang tells Steffi Callister.
Queen Emma's Primary School is in dispute with Ofsted over its 'Inadequate' rating, school governor Dr Sean Lang tells Steffi Callister.
Queen Emma's Primary School is in dispute with Ofsted over its 'Inadequate' rating, school governor Dr Sean Lang tells Steffi Callister.
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 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 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.
Julian hears from Addenbrooke’s doctor Tirej Brimo, who’s working with Cambridge Global Health Partnerships and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, to raise £80,000 to help three hospitals in Syria struggling in the ongoing crisis following the January earthquake.
Julian hears from Addenbrooke’s doctor Tirej Brimo, who’s working with Cambridge Global Health Partnerships and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, to raise £80,000 to help three hospitals in Syria struggling in the ongoing crisis following the January earthquake.
Julian hears from Addenbrooke’s doctor Tirej Brimo, who’s working with Cambridge Global Health Partnerships and the Royal College of Emergency Medicine, to raise £80,000 to help three hospitals in Syria struggling in the ongoing crisis following the January earthquake.
Viv Atkinson of Cambridgeshire Community Foundation explains hoe people struggling with the cost-of-living crisis can access funds provided by CCF and the Cambridge Building Society.
Anna Patterson Lee of Cambridge University Botanic Garden has details of their Spring Season.
Neil meets Bonham Bax and Emma Scott, part of the student group bringing 'Repubblica' - the untold story of the birth of modern Italy - to the Fitzwilliam Auditorium in April.
The Routine, SLATER, Melody Causton and Far from Refuge feature in the third heat of the Strawberry Fair fundraiser. Emily Jarvis is backstage at The Portland Arms.
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.
Climate scientist Laura Diaz Anadon is on the show. Laura was one of the lead authors to part of the UN's climate report published this week. Laura is participating in the Cambridge Festival session Climate Change: From despair to action on March 30.
Isla Mae, Elgeeuu, Anorak, Paper Grenades and DisFUNKtional feature in the second heat of this year's Under 18 Cambridge Band Competition, recorded live at The Portland Arms.
Neil meets Joel Goodman and Shania-Grace Thompson, who are bring a musical biography of Alan Turin to the Town and Gown Pub & Theatre in April.https://www.designmynight.com/cambridge/whats-on/theatrearts/alan-turing-a-musical-biography?t=tickets
As a decision is taken on the route of the Cambourne to Cambridge Busway, Julian speaks with Cambridge Past, Present and Future CEO James Littlewood.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef take a sip from Bean to Cup coffee machines; plus a roundup of the latest tech news.
Political analyst Phil Rodgers is on the show to talk local politics. South Cambridgeshire MP Anthony Browne is on the move and what impact did the Congestion Charge make on the Cottenham by-election.
Tim Armitage hears about a win for Cambridge City against Yaxley, but another defeat for Cambridge United, this time against Charlton.
Ashley Whittaker and our team of reviewers join forces to cover the latest film releases. We take a precarious prehistoric adventure in sci-fi 65, battle for superpowers in Shazam! Fury of the Gods, and join a dark investigation in thriller Luther: The Fallen Sun. Plus films Pearl, Allelujah and Scream VI.
Leigh reports back from the launch of a pop-up art project featuring work by ARU illustration students tasked with illustrating Cambridgeshire Constabulary’s campaigns to prevent violence against women.
Richard Spaul from In Situ Theatre Company joins Leigh to talk about the forthcoming production of Hamlet at the Leper Chapel.
Alex Graham & Nicola Valentine from CKLG Accountants give their analysis of the Chancellor's Spring Statement.
In 1958 Ward Swingle formed The Swingle Singers. Neil meets Jo & Jamie, two members of the latest generation, to discuss their heritage and their vast catalogue of music.
Matt Peet, Faiblesse Parfaite, John O'Ray Music and BleedEasy are on stage in the second heat of the annual Strawberry Fair fundraiser, recorded live at The Portland Arms. Matt Griffiths and Emily Jarvis are backstage.
Cambridge's Labour MP Daniel Zeichner tells Steffi Callister the government should fund local government probably rather than carrying out "selective levelling up".
In an interview with Cambridge 105 Radio's Steffi Callister, Conservative MP Anthony Browne says The Budget will benefit his South Cambridgeshire constituents.
Outgoing Cambridge BID CEO Ian Sandison talks to Julian about his work over 15 years at the organisation.
Matt Griffiths presents highlights from Heat 1 of the Under 18 Heats in the 2023 Cambridge Band Competition. Featuring Alfie Taplin and The 29th Funktion.
Kathryn Bray, Senior Horticulturist in the Glasshouse team, at Cambridge University Botanic Garden tells Julian about the flowering of the Moonflower.
Lucy chats to Clare from the Flower Project on Mill Road, to talk about flowers for the month of March, and for Mothers' Day.
Neil meets Lewis Isaacs, one of the founders of the Chariots of Fire race, and Inger Anson of sponsors, HCR Hewitsons.
Writer Stuart Harvey joins Leigh to talk about his latest science fiction novel and how his autism gives him a head start at work.
The manager of a Charity Shop in Cambridge says social media is encouraging new buyers into the store. New research from disability equality charity Scope finds the cost of living crisis is prompting more people to shop in charity shops. Maria Vicencio runs the Scope charity shop on Burleigh Street and spoke to Julian on Monday's show.
The Mill Road Bridge traffic restrictions, what traders think of them. Tim Hayward talks about his new book The Big Green Egg Feasts. Martin Jones on his forthcoming Cambridge Festival talk with Professor Ha Joon Chang about Edible Economics. A new Hungarian food shop opens and there's a live tasting of some of the products. Lots of local food news and jobs too.
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 this month.
A frustrating afternoon for Cambridge United at Milton Keynes, but Histon extend their unbeaten run. Tim Armitage and guests analyse the weekend fixtures.
Lewis Herbert explores the planning sector with guests Queen Edith’s Councillor Sam Davies and planning adviser Peter Studdert.
Leigh Chambers' featured guest is Sophie Harrison talking about her book, The Cure for Good Intentions, the real-life recollections of changing careers to train as a GP. Jessie Keane discusses how her Romany background influenced the writing of her latest crime thriller, Never Go Back. And PN Johnson chats about his second crime novel, Run To The Blue, set in Greece.
Matt Griffiths is back stage at The Portland arms with highlights of the annual Strawberry Fair fundraiser. Heat 1 features Ember Rev, Slava B, The Morphics and Vulgarithm.
Neil chats to Matt & Theo Weedon (Grandsons of the late, great Bert Weedon), who make up two thirds of the pop trio, Tors.They are supporting Sam Ryder at The Cambridge Corn Exchange on 29th March.
Plans to restrict certain vehicles from using Mill Road Bridge in Cambridge have been approved by councillors. Julian hears from Katie Hawks of Mill Road 4 People, which campaigned for the change, and is now calling for improvements to Cambridge's most cosmopolitan street.
Neil meets Ian Griffiths of local band Mr Griff, who recently supported Angelo Starr & The Edwin Starr Band at The Cambridge Junction.
151 years after the first Varsity Match, where Oxford defeated Cambridge at The Parks, Oxford in 1872, the Battle of the Blues will recommence when the teams meet on Saturday 25th March at Twickenham Stadium. Matt Griffiths speaks to squad members Tom Molloy and Fergus Hughes.
After 20 years of working in natural history museums and searching out wild mammals around the world, zoologist and author Jack Ashby has decided that platypuses are the best animals to have ever evolved. He explains why to Julian Clover ahead of a Cambridge Festival session later this month.
Julian hears from Jana Voigt, CEO of InferSens, one of the #21toWatch, Cofinitive's campaign to showcase what's been invented, developed and discovered in Cambridge. InferSens won in the ‘things’ category with its revolutionary ‘deep tech’ technology which is enabling ‘deep learning’ on device in the field on low-cost battery power for the very first time.
Join Lucy as she chats to James Cope-Brown from Floatwell, a wellness centre that offers a range of well-being treatments and therapies aimed at eliminating stress, reducing physical pain, and enhancing your mental focus, located in the heart of the CB1 business district.
Trevor Dann interviews South Cambridgeshire MP Anthony Browne. Phil Rodgers is on hand with his analysis of the Cambridge political scene. And Cllr Lewis Herbert talks about his new Cambridge Challenges series.
Emma Marchant, Ashley Whittaker and their reviewers cast a critical eye over Cocaine Bear, Creed III, Broker, We Have a Ghost and The Strays.
The Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is appealing to the community to help in their bid to smash their 300 team target for this year's Chariots of Fire anniversary event. Donna Talbot is Communications and Income Generation Director at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and spoke to Glenn Jones.
'My bag is packed all of the time, and ready to go at short notice'. Deborah Swann, an emergency department nurse based atwho was deployed to Turkey with the UK International Search and Rescue team (UKISAR) has been telling Glenn Jones about their mission to save lives in the earthquake zone.
Best-selling author, Dani Atkins, chats about her new novel Six Days which has just been shortlisted for a Romantic Novelists Association Award.
Leigh is joined by counsellor, Guy Snape, to talk about the importance of sleep and cures for insomnia.
Tim Willett welcomes singer Matt Peet in for a live session following the release of his debut EP and takes a look at the latest submissions to the inbox.
Alex Elbro talks to Paul Harrison, the Vineyard Manager at Saffron Grange, about introducing sheep as part of their ongoing environmental initiative.
The Cambridgeshire Fens are facing threats from climate change, the availability of water, and the peat soil becoming exhausted and emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. Julian hears from Dr Laurie Friday and Tom Marquand, who are leading a Cambridge Festival session next month.
Julian visits Maggie’s at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, where he meets Caz Randell, who’s living with Clear Cell Carcinoma, and Professor James Brenton, clinician-scientist and Senior Group Leader at Cancer Research UK.Caz has set up a support group and is raising money for Cancer Research with a series of T-shirts. You can visit the fundraising page here.
Neil catches up with TV Weatherman Jim Bacon, and chats about his 40-year TV career, and the progress we've made in predicting the weather.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including the latest offering from breakout star Ellie Dixon.
Councillor Alex Collis explains the decision to end the annual Big Weekend. In conversation with Julian Clover, she also discusses the weekend's march against the Congestion Charge.
Ian is joined by Denise Waterman from legendary 80s chart toppers Tight Fit and plays their current song Electric which has flown up The Heritage Chart.
A science fiction and fantasy special. Leigh Chambers' featured guest is Andrew Stickland talking about The Arcadian Incident, the first book in his Mars Alone trilogy. Nicole Arend discusses Vamps: Fresh Blood, her take on teenage vampires. And L N Hunter chats about bringing dragons to life for his debut novel The Feather and The Lamp.
Local farmer Simon Steel on the difficulties caused by the weather and how it, and other issues, are causing some big fruit and vegetable growers to give up. David Rose, Professor of Sustainable Agricultural Systems at Cranfield University, explains his concerns about Britain's food security. Dave Fox talks about how allotmenteers can cope with extreme weather. Food news includes a fish-free venture at Fin Boys and changes at Aromi. Suzannah Watson, whose shop Meadows opens this week in Mill Road, talks about winter cheeses.
A Dry Drayton gym has found a novel way to raise funds for people affected by the Earthquake in Turkey and Syria. Simon Goswell from Full Circle Fitness spoke to Glenn Jones.
Suzie's Thorpe is joined by Dr Havovi Chichger, Associate Professor in Biomedical Science at Anglia Ruskin University to talk about sweeteners and gut health. There's also news of online sessions being run by the ARU.
Friday (February 24) marked one year since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Anatolii Pavlovskyi, a co-founder of Cambridge4Ukraine, is in the studio with Julian Clover.
Major rail projects to improve railway infrastructure around Cambridgeshire are to be carried out between Saturday 11 March and the late May bank holiday. Julian Clover speaks to Stephen Deaville from Network Rail which is running the work.
Emma Marchant & Yozzie Osman are joined by reviewers Vicky Ayre, Luke Irwin, Will Johnson, Stewart Paske, and Ashley Whittaker to review Magic Mike III, Knock at the Cabin, St Omer, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, Somebody I used to Know and Your Place or Mine.
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.
Tesco's become the fourth supermarket giant to start rationing tomatoes. Customers will also face limits on purchases of peppers and cucumbers - after Asda, Morrisons and Aldi took similar steps. But will our independent suppliers face the same issues? And what for the future of our food security? Julian speaks to Neil Bharadwa from the Cambridge Fruit Company and David Rose, Professor of Sustainable Agricultural Systems at Cranfield University.
Sarah Michael from the Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey has details of their upcoming volunteer day.
Neil meets Steve Clay, recently installed as CEO of Cambridge City Foodbank, to discuss the challenges they face due to the cost-of-living crisis.
Dr Sean Campbell tells Steffi about research for a new book he’s writing about music and the Troubles in the 80s. It features in a Cambridge Festival talk on March 23.
Samaritans wants us to intervene when we see someone who might be struggling with suicidal thoughts. The charity is launching a campaign to encourage people to strike up a conversation with a stranger if they're worried about them. Julian spoke to Becky Harris, Cambridge Regional Development Lead at Samaritans.
Mandy on the Moon joined Lucy Milazzo in the studio to tell her about the new moon in Pisces and shared messages, intentions and manifestations for each of us.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef explore developments in home Wi-Fi. Plus a round-up of the latest tech news.
Tim Armitage has plenty of football chat including two games each for Cambridge United, Cambridge City and Histon.
Yozzie Osman, Emma Marchant and reviewers cast a critical eye over Antman and the Wasp, Quantum Mania, Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, Women Talking, Sharper and To Leslie. There's also a look ahead to Sunday's BAFTA awards.
Work by pupils at the Castle School in Cambridge was on display at Kettles Yard on Thursday as part of their Twilight at the Museums event. It was created as part of the Art Now Project Helen Creber from Kettles Yard ran the project with Castle School and spoke to Glenn Jones.
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 a tour.
The new tax year starts soon, and Sarah Tucker from CKLG Accountants has advice for individuals and businesses looking to make the most of their allowances.
It's Snowdrop season, and Penny Miles from The National Garden Scheme has news of the best gardens to visit in the coming few weeks.
The Cambridge Beer Festival will go ahead in May after a three-year absence. On Home, Julian Clover spoke to deputy organiser Bert Kenward.
Amy speaks to Faye Holland, founder of communications company Cofinitive and creator of #21toWatch, which showcases business and entrepreneurial excellence in Cambridge and the east of England.
Matt hears from Alex Telford, president of Cambridge University's netball club, ahead of this year's Varsity Match.
Martin Hunt from St John’s Players is on the show to talk about new production Gaslight.
Helen Wilson from Girton Musical Theatre joins Leigh to talk about their upcoming production, An Evening At Palm Court.
The Cambridge Festival programme launches in full today and David Cain is in the studio with all the details.
Freshly ground coffee comes to the Radmore Farm Shop, we go foraging for garlic and leeks amongst the February frost with chef Steve Thompson, and explore the Mediterranean meats and cheeses of an Italian Deli on Chesterton Road with La Dispensa, as well as all the local food news and jobs for the city. Presented by Matt Bentman and Sue Bailey.
Tim Armitage and guess discuss a full round of fixtures including Cambridge United’s loss against Barnsley, Histon’s back-to-back 3-nil win at Lutterworth and a late recovery fails to pick Cambridge City up against Coleshill Town. Plus the latest from our women’s teams.
Georgina Scull talks to Leigh Chambers about her non-fiction book, Regrets of the Dying, which examines what those near the end of their lives wish they’d done differently. Mariah Whelan chats about being a poet-in-residence at Homerton College. And Keith Miles and Jeff Towns explore the similarities between Bob Dylan and Dylan Thomas in their book The Two Dylans.
Ian meets former Addenbrooke's Ward Sister Hannah Nunn who shares her story about leaving the NHS to set up Kickstart Coffee through which she’s raised thousands of pounds to support children's education in Uganda.
A music teacher at Kings College School has recreated Kings College Chapel... Out of Gingerbread! Alice Harper baked the edible architecture as part of an annual creativity competition, as she explained to Glenn Jones.
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.
Nancy Bostock, Consultant Paediatrician at The Croft Child and Family Unit tells Julian about the new Cambridge Children’s Hospital.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest new releases sent in to the show including an exclusive first play from Cambridge soul artist JUDVH.
Julian hears about a study into the concept of Pay What You Want from co-author Vincent Mak, Professor of Marketing & Decision Sciences at Cambridge Judge Business School.
Children’s Mental Health Week is underway today (Tuesday) and Anita Gatt from Blue Smile is in the Cambridge Breakfast studio with Julian Clover.
Lucy Milazzo welcomes food blogger Pina Broccoli, of One Two Culinary Stew, who tells us about the latest foodie happenings for February, with ideas for Valentine's Day date night with your special someone.
Amy Gray talks to Jon Pavey and Arnold Fertig of Histon and Impington Green Spaces, the charity behind the Abbey Fields venture that is preserving important natural habitats.
Isabel Pearce talks to Leigh about how her late career as an artist inspired her to found the Cambridge Art Cube.
Trevor Dann is joined by journalist John Elworthy, independent councillor Sam Davies and political analyst Phil Rodgers.
The team behind the Cows about Cambridge Sculpture trail are returning to the city, next year. Wild in Art is teaming up with the charity, Break for a brand new trail, with a brand new animal, as Pete Marron, from Break, told Glenn Jones.
Leigh talks to Style Coach, Lucy Barrett, about how and why to make an inventory of your wardrobe.
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.
Therapist Melissa Day and Vocal Coach Tee Green have details of a women-only Spring Retreat that is taking place in May.
Burwell’s Pimp My Fish have been named finalists in the Best Mobile Operator at the National Fish and Chip Awards 2023. John Hudgell is on the line.
Around 100-thousand teachers are on picket lines and at rallies and demos across England and Wales as they strike over pay. Julian hears from maths teacher Tom Finch who was on the picket line in South Cambridgeshire.
The Friends of Cherry Hinton Brook are working with Sainsbury’s on Brooks Road and Rowan, the Cambridge arts centre and forest school for adults with learning disabilities, to create a large mural to celebrate wildlife in Cambridge. Caroline Murray from the Friends is in the studio alongside Julian Clover.
A Cambridge City Councillor has been left with a £34,000 legal bill after intervening on behalf of residents to stop alcohol from being sold in a Mill Road Supermarket. Labour's Richard Robertson was trying to prevent street drinking after the Council’s Licensing Sub Committee granted an alcohol licence to the new Mill Road Co-op.
Neil meets Caroline van der Leeuw, formerly the voice behind Caro Emerald, to talk about her reincarnation as The Jordan.
Ian Daborn is joined by Consultant Paediatrician Dr Richard Brown who explains how one Cambridge business is doing its bit to ensure the staff at Addenbrooke’s are looked after during their breaks by providing their tea, coffee and biscuits.
Leigh Chambers speaks to fitness and nutrition expert, Kelly Mepham, about the effect that ageing and menopause can have on the digestive system.
The developer of a new office scheme on Hills Road is promising to preserve and upgrade The Flying Pig. The pub closed its doors in October 2021 with the railway pension fund RailPen purchasing the Botanic Place site from Pace Investments last summer. Mixed-use developer Socius has planning consent for a 500 thousand square foot scheme, that it says will become the most sustainable and intelligent workspace in Cambridge. Julian Clover speaks to Olaide Oboh from Socius and says there is a desire for a music venue on the site.
James O'Sullivan from Residential Renewables explains how their battery storage systems work.
In this edition, reasons to be cheerful: a new branch of Meadows in February; Little Petra gets bigger; Green Man in Grantchester about to reopen; Orlene's Kitchen brings the taste of Jamaica to a wintry Cambridge along with Niki Segnit, Rosie Sykes and up-to-the-minute food news.
Tim Armitage says Cambridge United fans have a lot to look forward to with their new signings, despite a goalless draw at Lincoln City. There's also a round-up of all the local football action.
Leigh Chambers’ featured guest is Alison Stockham talking about her debut novel, The Cuckoo Sister, a psychological thriller about sibling rivalry. Midge Gillies discusses her biography of Piccadilly Circus. And Sylvana Tomaselli chats about her new study of the feminist campaigner, Mary Wollstonecraft.
Leigh speaks to Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez from Strictly Come Dancing about Firedance: Reignite, their upcoming show at the Cambridge Corn Exchange.
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 how to make sauerkraut and think about changes you’d like to ferment in and with your communities.
Segeri Savytskyi from the Rotary Club of Kharkiv tells Julian about how they're working with their Cambridge counterparts.
Rob and Lawrence review the CES announcements from Dell and its gaming sub-brand Alienware. Plus a summary of the latest tech news.
Amy speaks to Eamon Bensaud, general manager of Histon Smokehouse, the independent restaurant that made headlines across the world with their innovative response to rising energy costs.
A new Playpark has opened in Haddenham named in memory of Rachel Watts who was housing manager for the Haddenham Community Land Trust until her tragic death in 2022, aged 46. Clerk of Haddenham Parish Council Tor Taylor spoke to Julian.
Cambridgeshire Police are running a Neighbourhood Policing Week, designed to bring greater awareness of what neighbourhood policing is about. Julian speaks to Superintendent Adam Gallop (right) and Chief Inspector Paul Rogerson.
Penny Miles from The National Garden Scheme reveals how much money was raised for Nursing charities, both locally and nationally in 2022.
Lorcan O'Neill takes us on a cinematic journey through the latest films with Cate Blanchett in psychological drama Tár, outrageous excess in La La Land-director Damien Chazelle's Babylon, coastal British romantic drama Empire of Light, and a tale of the underdog in Bank of Dave. Plus things take a frightening turn with horrors M3gan and Enys Men. Lorcan is joined by Stewart Paske, Henry Jordan, Victoria Ayre, Simon West, Matthew Taylor and Emma Marchant.
Dr Hannah Cubaynes from the British Antarctic Survey tells Glenn how you can become a 'Walrus Detective'.
Glenn Jones speaks to Dr Sujit Bhattacharya from Cambourne Electronics and Robotics Club (CERC), crowned as the winners of the FIRST LEGO League Champions Award securing them a space at the national finals.
Linda Ness is joined by husband and wife Cambridgeshire Search and Rescue volunteers Wayne and Pauline Bent who encountered something a little unusual happened during a recent CAMSAR search.
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.
New research reveals that many of us are unaware of simple ways they can support their physical and mental wellbeing. On the line are Professor Sam Wass; and dietitian, Lucy Kerrison.
Cambridge’s Catholic Church has now been named a Grade I listed building. Historic England said the Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs on Hills Road had been recognised for the building’s superb quality. Julian spoke to OLEM's director of music, Nigel Kerry.
Cambridge’s annual Bridge the Gap charity walk has raised more than £30,000 for two local charities in its first in-person event since Covid. Neil Whiteside speaks to Sharon Allen from the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, Neil Perry of Romsey Mill and Peter Burrows from headline sponsor The Cambridge building society.
Will Brocklebank from Serotonin gives Neil an update on his free Football for Wellbeing sessions, including their newly-launched sessions for women.
Matthew is joined by Matt Roberts, who organises the regular Open Mic session at The Boathouse on Chesterton Road.
As Cambridge City Foodbank says December was the busiest month in its 12 year history, Julian hears from Steve Clay, CEO of Cambridge City Foodbank.
Leigh speaks to comedian, Lucy Porter, about her stand-up show Wake Up Call coming to the Cambridge Junction on 19th January.
Over Christmas, the Grand Arcade organised a Dinky Treasure Hunt and 9 of the 10 creations will be put under the hammer with part of the proceeds going to Cambridge Street Aid. Julian spoke to celebrity auctioneer Charles Hanson who will run the auction later this month.
Flavour takes a look back at 2022 with tips for good eating in Cambridge, new eateries, reducing food costs at home, cookery classes and local growers protecting the environment. Presented by Matt Bentman, Alan Alder and Dr Sue Bailey.
Cambridge City is in focus after Cambridge United and Histon both have their matches called off. Plus news of the Cambridge United and Cambridge City women are in cup action.
Leigh Chambers’ featured guest is Adele Geras, writing as Hope Adams, talking about her book Dangerous Women based on the true story of female convicts transported to Australia in the nineteenth century. Ann Rachlin talks about her friendship with Zdenka Fantlova and the role she played in Zdenka’s memoir; The Tin Ring; Love and Survival During the Holocaust. And Julietta Harvey explains how the real-life story of a woman held captive by her own family in Italy inspired her novel, Fear of Light.
Linda & Suzie meet lifelong Cambridge City supporter Alice Dewey (pictured), who is now General Manager of the club, and involved in the building of a new stadium. They’re also joined by artist Joanne Graham (Jo Art) who has been inspired by stories to draw, amongst other things, keys and skulls.
Annie Davis tells Glenn why the Museum Of Cambridge is inviting you to create your very own Mini Museum
Leigh chats to Style Coach, Lucy Barrett about freshening up your wardrobe for the new year.
Steffi Callister is joined by Dr Sean Lang of Anglia Ruskin University to discuss the week's news including plans to restrict the right to strike and what to do about Harry.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the first new releases of 2023.
Leigh sits in for Alex and chats to bestselling local author AJ Campbell about her new book The Wrong Key.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef explore what's happening at the CES consumer electronics show in Las Vegas plus a round up of all the latest tech news.
Neil meets stand-up comedian and junior doctor, Michael Akadiri, who is playing the Cambridge Junction on 18th February.
As a council consultation on the city's finances closes, Julian discusses the future of The Big Weekend with Labour’s Mike Davey and Lib Dem Tim Bick.
Tim Armitage and guests review the weekend action, including another loss for Cambridge United, a win for Cambridge City and Histon, and the latest from the women’s sides.
Emma Marchant and reviewers take a look at Tom Hanks in A Man Called Otto, a fictional year in the life of Elizabeth, Empress of Austria in Corsage and how utter grief turned into civil rights activism, Till.
This weekend is your last chance to sign up for the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity's Tree Recycling Scheme Carolyn Start, from the Charity told Glenn, it's already a record-breaking year
Alex hears about the free Healthy You virtual festival, running all this month from Dani Guy, Senior Active Lifestyle Officer at Cambridge City Council.
Julian is joined by Mike Wilson of the East Anglian Festival Network, who has news of the Festival of the Year Awards.To vote for your favourite festival visit eafn.co.uk
Alex talks to Carla Keen about The Thrupenny Tales being performed at the Corpus Playroom next week.
Tim Armitage reviews the Christmas fixtures across Cambridge United, Cambridge City and Histon Town.
2022 has provided us with plenty of sporting entertainment with triumphs for the Lionesses in the European Championships and the men’s cricketers in the T20 World Cup. And locally, our teams and athletes have had their fair share of success too by pulling off cup upsets, winning league titles and claiming gold medals. Daniel Baker looks back on a thrilling 12 months.
How the city reacted to the war in Ukraine and the death of the Queen; the return of some much-loved events to the city and plans for congestion charging on the roads.With thanks to Sky News and BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.Producer Julian Clover.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with the conclusive part looking back at his favourite tracks of 2022 including break out star Ellie Dixon.
Professional mediator Jane Gunn shares her essential tips to ensure a harmonious family Christmas.
Dr Sean Lang goes back to 1647 when Cambridgeshire Presbyterian Oliver Cromwell ordered Christmas to be abolished.
Glenn hears from Anglia Ruskin PhD student Nurbanu Somani who explains what happens when we hear festive music.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with the first of two parts looking back at his favourite tracks of 2022 and is joined in the studio by Reno & Rome.
Emma Halse from Centre 33 tells Neil about a letter they received from one of their clients, and how it forms the basis of their 'Thank You for My Life' Appeal.
Neil meets Dave Cairns of Secret Affair, who are playing the Cambridge Junction on 28th December.
Tim Armitage is back from his Saturday on the M6 after a failed trip to Fleetwood, but there’s plenty to say about non-League football including Cambridge City with Robbie Nightingale and Steve Warne, Histon with Lance Key and Mark Lesniak and the Cambridge United Women with Darren Marjoram.
Anglia Ruskin University Professor Catherine Lee (right) and Marketing Executive Hannah Hagon join Linda & Suzie this week. Professor Lee’s own experiences while teaching in secondary schools during the years of Section 28 legislation has helped inspire a BBC and BFI-backed film and Hannah Hagon came up with an idea on how she could teach pre-school tots about computer coding after attending an event run by Raspberry Pi.
Leigh speaks to Gavin Chappell-Bates from the musical collective, Peace On Your Plate, about their new Christmas single, I Am One With You.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef explore gadgets you may want to find in your Christmas stocking. Plus a round up of the latest tech news.
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.
Counsellor, Guy Snape, joins Leigh to offer advice to people anxious about socialising during the festive season.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a final look of the year at the latest submissions to the inbox including a sprinkling of festive treats.
This Christmas, Dinky Doors have hidden some presents around Grand Arcade as part of a prize competition. Julian hears from Grand Arcade Marketing Manager Julie Kervadec, who also talks about the Cambridge retail environment.
Gadget Guide's Rob Chipperfield has suggestions for Christmas Presents and Stocking Fillers.
If you love local football then join Tim Armitage and the From the Terraces team as they follow Cambridge United, Cambridge City, Histon and our local women's sides through another exciting season.
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 and improving skating facilities across Cambridge.
Julian hears from Gytha Lodge of Cambridge Parents for the Sustainable Travel Zone are staging a march this Saturday in the zone’s favour.
Carolyn Start and Bec Beattie tell Neil about the plans for this year's Christmas Tree Collection Service.
Victoria Moreland from Cambridge Online tells Neil about their Warm Spaces Community Project that aims to help people get online in a cost-effective way.
Neil meets Stef Martinsen-Barker & Kirstie Olivadoti from CWRC, to find out about their work and how you can get involved.You can donate in the following ways:GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/8b956d8eJustGiving: https://checkout.justgiving.com/c/208902Or visit www.CWRC.org.uk - there is a direct donate button there too.
Peter Blake, transport director of the Greater Cambridge Partnership, is on the line and Julian's looking for details on the Cambridge Congestion Charge proposals.
Tim Armitage sees a marginal improvement for Cambridge United, but with a familiar result. Plus the latest from an injury hit Cambridge City, a win for Histon Town and the United Women’s game against Cheltenham.
Discovering why Tawa is so special. A visit to two new independent taprooms just opened in Cambridge. A new bakery opening next week. Tastings at Amphora. Lots of food and drink news, including what's on offer at the Mill Road Winter Fair.
Matt Webb speaks to the Vicar of Northstowe Beth Cope about this year's Northstowe Advent Windows which is running in the South Cambridgeshire town on the lead up to Christmas Day.
This morning, Leigh speaks to Henry Nwokejiiobi, father of murdered teenager Jesse, about the impact the death of his son has had on him and why he’s campaigning for justice.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest submissions to the inbox and a chat with Cambridge singer SJ Mortimer on the release of her new solo single.
Alex finds out about the Cambridge Art Cube; the workshops, studios and exhibition space from the founder Isabel Pearce.
Detective Superintendent John Massey appeals for information after the body of a newborn baby was found at a Waterbeach recycling centre.
Cambridgeshire Police Detective Chief Inspector Amerjit Singh tells Julian why he joined the force.
Amy meets Sarah Freeman from Buxhall Farm in Histon, talking about looking after cut Christmas trees.
Matthew Parrott speaks to Rob Tinkler from The Junction about some of the music, comedy and theatre events in store for us at the venue during the month of December.
Dr Sarah Jarvis tells Julian about other importance of having your flu and Covid jabs this winter.
Leigh chats to Matt Bairstow and Warren Clark about their roles in the upcoming production of After Life by Jack Thorne at the Corpus Playroom.
There’s some other football out there, but Tim Armitage is confident you’ll want to hear about Cambridge United, Cambridge City, Histon and women’s football where you live.
Genre-defying novels are the theme of this week’s show. Leigh Chambers’ featured guest, Iain Hood, talks about his latest novel Every Trick In The Book, based on the real-life case of undercover male police officers caught in relationships with the women they were supposed to be keeping under surveillance. Guy Ware discusses The Peckham Experiment based on the true story of a 1940s Utopian health centre in south London. And Sophie White chats about Where I End, a disturbing story of life on a fictional Irish island.
Cambridge-based author and founder of Planetari, Cindy Forde speaks to Linda and Suzie about her new book, Bright New World, a world in which today's children have grown up and tackled the world's most pressing social and environmental problems. They also speak to friends and founders of FRESH studios in Ely, Sara Ford and Alice Loombe, who started their business during the first lockdown in 2020.
This week we cast our eyes over the usual mixture of blockbusters and awards contenders, including salivating over The Menu, cutting into a Glass Onion and paying close attention to what She Said. Mark Walsh is keeping order and is joined by Yozzie Osman, Simon West, Alfie Hudson and Nicholas Menzies-Kitchen.
The Barefoot Mediator Jane Gunn returns with some great advice about how to deal with conflict at home and work.
An avenue of trees at Wandlebury Country Park has been turned into a giant art Gallery, with various huge art works, hung amongst the trees. Ruth Sapsed from Cambridge Curiosity and Imagination spoke to Glenn Jones.
Alex talks to Carolyn Pallon about walking netball, what it is and why it has become so popular.
Tim Willett presents a special album playback edition of the show as he is guided through pop artist HUNTAR's second career album release titled How To Feel.
A march is taking place on Sunday against the proposed Cambridge Congestion Charge. Neil Mackay is one of the organisers of the March and spoke to Julian on Thursday's Cambridge Breakfast.
Justine Hatfield tells Neil about the upcoming 'Love the Pig' fundraiser, taking place the The Blue Moon on Norfolk Street.
Neil finds out about the latest 'Charity Pot Party' in aid of Cambridge Aid, taking place this weekend at Lush in The Lion Yard.
Following the stabbing last weekend of teenager Jesse Nwokejiobi, Julian hears from Alice Gilderdale, executive councillor for Recovery, Employment and Community Safety on Cambridge City Council
A major campaign has been launched to appeal for more hosts in the City and South Cambridgeshire to support families from Ukraine. Julian hears from Councillor Gerri Bird, who also comments on the planned Mill Road vehicle restrictions.
Julia Cieslak from Cambridgeshire Community Foundation tells Neil about this year's 'Surviving Winter' Appeal.
Sarah Tucker from CKLG Accountants looks at the implications of the measures set out in the Chancellor's Autumn Statement.
Tim Armitage reviews another disappointing week for Cambridge United after Saturday’s loss against Accrington Stanley that saw Mark Bonner’s side booed off the pitch. It was a great win for Cambridge City against Chasetown.
Matt Bentman and Sue Bailey visit a 1930s-style Shanghai restaurant on Hills Road, go picking fruit, herbs and spices in time for Christmas and explore alternatives to champagne. Plus the latest food news from the City and South Cambs.
Matt speaks to Mark Brooks OBE, one of the coordinators of International Men's Day in the UK about some of the issues the day looks to highlight and reflects on the International Men's Day debate in the House of Commons.
Leigh speaks to Professor Brian Cox, at the Cambridge Union this week to receive the 2022 Stephen Hawking Fellowship.
Alex talks to Hanna Warne from Cambridge Community Arts about their first Community Festival Fair taking place in December at the Guildhall.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest submissions to the inbox and a chat with electronic producer duo Goodvibes Sound following the release of their debut album.
Karen Olden, Community Fundraising Manager for NSPCC Cambridgeshire, makes an appeal for volunteers. Karen’s details: karen.olden@nspcc.org.uk (07738 604848) Childline number: 0800 1111 www.childline.org.uk
Ian Vance of Anglian Potters has details of their Christmas Exhibition which returns to All Saint's Church on Jesus Lane.
Julie Spence and Penny Nicoll tell Neil all about their charity Christmas Fair, 'Presents Galore' which returns to Newmarket Racecourse.
Kate Collins, chair of Mill Road Winter Fair, joins Julian to look ahead to this year's event and to put out a call for volunteers.
Neil Whiteside meets Clark Datchler, lead singer with Johnny Hates Jazz, to talk about his new reworking of their classic hit 'Shattered Dreams' in aid of a Polish charity helping Ukrainian refugees.
You can donate directly to the charity here: https://www.polandwelcomes.org/
Tim Armitage and guests review Cambridge United’s nil-all draw with Bolton Wanderers and look ahead to the FA Cup Replay with Curzon Ashton. Plus Cambridge City’s Robbie Nightingale and the latest from United and City’s women’s teams.
A special show on publishing. Leigh Chambers’ featured guest is John B Thompson talking about Book Wars: The Digital Revolution in Publishing, his exploration of the effect of the rise of technology on the publishing industry. Best-selling author, AJ Campbell, explains why she decided to self-publish. And Cathy Moore, Director of the Cambridge Literary Festival chats about the upcoming Festival and why face-to-face events with authors remain extremely popular.
Lorcan O Neill and reviewers Emma Marchant, Henry Jordan and Matthew Taylor review Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Harry Styles in Amazon’s My Policeman, Netflix Original All Quiet on the Western Front and Falling for Christmas with Lindsay Lohan.
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.
Neil speaks with Jack Stinton, director of this year's Over Players Christmas Panto - 'The Little Mermaid'
Sam Jarrett tells Neil Whiteside how the public can vote on the name for the new Core Site in Cambridge.
Linda Ness speaks to Vij from The Brass Funkeys as the band prepares to open the Cambridge Jazz Festival.
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.
Master of Jesus College Sonita Alleyne OBE tells Julian about her Cambridge Jazz Festival session with Orphy Robinson MBE.
The Greater Cambridge Partnership (GCP) is asking people to have their say on changes that would improve local bus services in return for a £5 Congestion Charge. Julian Clover speaks to GCP chair Councillor Elisa Meschini.
Leigh talks to style coach, Lucy Barrett, about how we can see our clothes differently.
In our monthly conversation with Cambridgeshire Police, Julian is joined by Chief Inspector Paul Rogerson and Inspector Ed McNeill to discuss the theft of Catalytic Converters.
The stories behind the extraordinary foods available in Vanderlyle’s Festive Feast Box, including vegan fois gras and vegan caviar! Fin Boys’ Fish Club has three courses and a cooking demonstration every fortnight, and the launch of their online shop; congratulations corner features Bread and Meat and Amelie, both runners-up in the Observer’s recent food awards. Plus, Laura Donohue’s Bonfire night essay which includes a look back at the night’s literally riotous Cambridge history.
Cambridge Polar Scientist Elise Gallois joins Ian to talk about her various encounters with wild bears during a recent PhD research adventure in the most northern part of Canada.
Ahead of Cambridge United's FA Cup visit to Curzon Ashton, Tim Armitage looks ahead to the rest of the weekend's action.
With COP27 taking place in Egypt, Linda and Suzie speak with Zoe Arden, fellow at Cambridge University’s Institute for Sustainability Leadership, about the role of female leaders in the climate sphere. They also hear from Liv Anderson, founder of BioZeroc, carbon-neutral cement and Sushma Shankar from Deep Planet.
Leigh speaks to Gyles Brandreth about poetry and jumpers while he’s in Cambridge to celebrate the Poetry Together initiative.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest submissions to the inbox alongside an in depth interview with indie songwriter Oscar Corney and we also catch up with folk duo Elizabeth & Jameson.
Matt Webb speaks exclusively to Tom Bygott, the newly elected Conservative South Cambridgeshire District Councillor for Longstanton, Oakington and Northstowe following the by-election result on Thursday 3 November.
Michelle Davies, Manager of CHS Group's Railway House on Mill Road, tells Neil about their fourth annual Christmas Shoebox Appeal.
Andy Goodall from T6Harvard.com tells Neil all about the WW2 flying experiences that they offer from Fowlmere Airfield.
Chris Trevorrow tells Julian about Wednesday's Volunteer for Cambridge online event and how you can give your time to a local organisation.
Tim Armitage discusses a good midweek win for Cambridge United and an unfortunate loss in the Cambridgeshire derby match.
Neil meets star of stage, screen and the small screen, Michael Praed, who stars alongside Juliet Mills and Max Caulfield in 'Darker Shores' - a ghost story that is on at the Cambridge Arts Theatre this week.
The team discuss the latest film releases on the big and small screens. Friendships are tested in the comedy-drama The Banshees of Inisherin and the true-crime story The Good Nurse. A superyacht trip goes awry in the satire Triangle of Sadness and we discuss universal love in heartfelt comedy Bros. Plus, we get ready for Halloween with films Barbarian and Wendell and Wild.
Photo: Phil Mynott
Glenn tries to claim the Puddle Jumping Championships for Cambridge.
Linda Ness chats to Colin Davies from the band Shades of Simon. They are touring with The Paul Simon Story and coming to the Fulbourn Center on Friday 4th November. Simon tells us about the band and their love of Paul Simon's music.
Matt Webb speaks to Mari O'Neill about the upcoming Northstowe Winter Festival which is taking place over the next couple of months and Light Up Northstowe, the town's annual festival lights switch on which is taking place on Saturday 3 December.
Cambridge 105 Radio is proud to be the official media partner of Light Up Northstowe.
www.northstowewinterfestival.co.uk
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest submissions to the inbox. Tim also catches up with electro pop producer Loome.
As the Royal British Legion kicks off its 2022 Poppy Appeal, Julian Clover hears from Tom Brown, National Standard Bearer for the Parachute Regiment and Lucy Acred Community Fundraiser in Cambridgeshire.
Theatre critic Nicola Upson joins Steffi Callister to review Noises off at Cambridge Arts Theatre this week.
Julian is joined by David Wilson and Barbara Oxley to talk about St John's Players production of Alan Ayckbourn's Garden at The Fulbourn Centre this week.
If you love local football then join Tim Armitage and the From the Terraces team as they follow Cambridge United, Cambridge City, Histon and our local women's sides through another exciting season.
This show focuses on self-awareness. Leigh Chambers’ featured guest, Hannah Jane Walker, talks about her book Sensitive, which explores how highly sensitive people can benefit society. Theoretical psychologist, Nicholas Humphreys, discusses his new theories as examined in his book Sentience; The Invention of Consciousness. And psychoanalyst Virginia Routh Lynch explains why she turned the focus on herself with her memoir The Cloak.
Flourish farm in Hildersham is opening its own shop selling lots of seasonal produce, as well as unusual varieties of crops in terms of flavour, size and colour. Meanwhile, are you aware of the different fruit, herbs and veg that may be growing in your local Church garden? We visit one in the centre of Cambridge. And Steve Thompson goes foraging once more (yes, even in this weather!).
Cambridgeshire-based mechanic and car restoration expert Hannah Gordon takes time out from filming for her latest TV project to offer Ian Daborn advice on buying new or used hybrid and electric cars.
Leigh chats to comedian Milo Edwards about Voicemail, his stand-up show at the ADC Theatre on 25 October.
The Cambridge Film Festival returns to the Cambridge Arts Picturehouse from the 20th to 27th of October. One of the films being shown at the festival is Blue Jean, and Linda is joined by Professor Catherine Lee who is the inspiration behind the film’s leading character.
Cambridge 105 Radio's political analyst gives his view on the resignation of Prime Minister Liz Truss to Steffi Callister.
With a recession looming and an energy crisis in full swing, Alex Graham from CKLG Accountants has advice for business owners looking to steer their way through.
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 the Riverside Bridge.
Les Ray, host of 'Strummers & Dreamers' on Cambridge 105 Radio, tells Neil about their upcoming 200th gig, taking place at The Golden Hind.
Tim Armitage reviews the week in local football with another loss for Cambridge United, and poor form for Histon Town and Cambridge City.
Matt Webb's live from the School Run Centre's Open Weekend on the Gwydir Street Enterprise Centre and speaks to owner, Hugh Salt about the event and gets a tour of his collection of dutch bikes.
Yozzie Osman is joined by cinephiles Simon West, Ashley Whittaker, Myles Marchant and Stewart Paske as we discuss the latest film releases. It's a fully loaded show as we reflect on films The Woman King, Amsterdam, Halloween Ends, The Greatest Beer Run Ever, The Lost King and Emily. Plus, we check in with Mike O'Brien as he tells us all about the 41st
Ian Daborn speaks to former corporate lawyer turned writer, broadcaster and Barefoot Mediator, Jane Gunn.
Glenn Jones speaks to Cambridge City Council Community Safety Manager Keryn, who has raised £3,500 for Street Aid Weekby shaving her hair and to Sarah who helped set up the initiative.
Leigh Chambers talks to the cast and director of Cambridge Theatre Company’s upcoming production of Calendar Girls.
Linda hears about the Cambridge Zero Climate Change Festival, which starts today. Dr Ewan Campbell explains how Mendelssohn’s Hebrides overture can show us how many Humpback whales we have losCouncillor Rosy Moore tells us about the City Council’s initiative to make Cambridge a cleaner and greener place to live.
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.
Relics belonging to Saint Bernadette of Lourdes will be on show in Cambridge this weekend. They’re being displayed at the Church of Our Lady and the English Martyrs on Hills Road. Nigel Kerry from the church told Julian Clover about their importance.
Cambridgeshire Police is raising awareness of hate crimes as part of National Hate Crime Awareness Week. Tiff Lane from the force tells Julian there’s been an uplift in hate crime following Brexit and the Pandemic.
Julian is joined by Lucy Acred of the Royal British Legion who has news of this year’s Poppy Appeal.
Neil meets Rich Searle from Acid Jazz band, Corduroy, who are celebrating 30 years in the business and are playing The Cambridge Junction on 28th October.
For Black History Month, Julian speaks to broadcaster Diane Louise Jordan about her work on the website The Making of Black Britain.
Helen Wilson from Girton Musical Theatre joins Leigh Chambers to chat about the company’s latest production, The Yeoman of the Guard by Gilbert and Sullivan.
Record numbers of young people are experiencing mental health problems, yet many face stigma and discrimination when they try to get help – according to YoungMinds, the UK’s leading charity fighting for young people’s mental health. Julian hears from former Cambridge school pupil Elia and Dierdre Kehoe, Director of Training and Services at Youngminds.
Councillor Gerri Bird talks to Julian about Street Aid Week. You can make your own donation by visiting justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/cambridgeshirecommunity/csa
Two losses for Cambridge United against Ipswich Town and Bristol Rovers, a 5-nil loss for Histon, but a victory for Cambridge City, discussed by Tim Armitage and guests.
Featured guest, Jim Kelly, talks to Leigh Chambers about his new novel, The Silent Child, set between a Nazi concentration camp in 1944 and the dividing of Berlin in 1961. Dorothy Koomson chats about her latest emotional thriller, My Other Husband. And John Phelps discusses his crime novel The Vulcan who got into Print.
Restaurant News. Celebrating Restaurant Twenty-Two's top award; the changes underway at Steak & Honour’s shop in Wheeler Street; how the new Market House is getting on and what events it has lined up. Also, a visit to Dulcis and How Do We Feed the World: a talk coming up in Cambridge next week. There’s also a huge helping of Cambridge food and drink news and a roundup of job vacancies.
Ian hears about an art installation at St John the Evangelist Church in Waterbeach from one of the team behind the project.
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 tour of the UK.
Leigh Chambers chats to Tim Cook from Guide and Peek Tours of Cambridge to find out more about the ghosts of Cambridge.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show showcasing the best in local talent with a look at the latest submissions to the inbox and a chat with young Suffolk band Fuze and Indie band HYDE AWAY reflect on winning their NMG Award.
In the first of a new series, Julian Clover is joined by Lib Dem Trumpington councillor David Levien.
Morganway lead singer SJ Mortimer, talks to Alex Elbro about her monthly Songwriter sessions at Tall Trees.
Rob Chipperfield and Lawrence Micallef look at the world of technology. Including a look at smart gardens and how to upgrade your greenhouse to the latest smart technology.
Julian is joined by Chief Inspector Paul Rogerson of Cambridgeshire Police to discuss the use of scooters on our roads.
Tim Armitage and guests discuss Cambridge United’s defeat against Derby at the Abbey, a win for Histon, but a defeat for Cambridge City and losses for the women’s sides.
Nathan Jones tells Neil about the upcoming season of The Library Presents, taking place in libraries across the county.
Tim Willett brings the best of the live performances from the programmes two broadcasts from Brewboard this year. Featuring Three Years Younger, Jerry G Williams, Dan Bond and Oli Harris & The Lonely Hour.
Linda Ness and Susie Thorpe chat to Berenice Smith, owner of design agency Hello Lovely and podcast presenter of The Full Stop, a social design project that raises awareness of involuntary childlessness. Plus, Danae Shell, who came to the UK from the Appalachian Mountains of Tennessee and set up a business offering affordable advice for employees experiencing issues at work.
Linda is joined by Ian Rawlinson, an artist who is putting on a solo exhibition at the Edge Cafe, inspired by his hometown Cambridge.
Ashley Whittaker and reviewers Lorcan O’Neill and Henry Jordan feature Olivia Wilde’s Don’t Worry Darling, Netflix Marilyn Monroe drama Blonde, Hocus Pocus 2 and Arts Picturehouse find Mrs Harris Goes to Paris.
Annie Davis tells Ian about the annual Museum of Cambridge appeal, which launched this week.
Glenn Jones chats to Sophie Barber, a Health Play Specialist at Addenbrooke's about her role. And about the importance of bears.
With the firework season coming up, Alex talks to Dr Myfanwy Hill, the 105 Vet, about ways to desensitise our pets from loud noises.
Captain Mike Bannister was the chief pilot of British Airways’ Concorde fleet. His book Concorde, about his experience of flying during the golden age of air travel, is released on September 29 and on Monday he's the guest of the Duxford Aviation Society. Mike recalls his time in the cockpit.
On Thursday over 30 local secondary schools are taking part in the 2022 Cambridgeshire & Peterborough School Games Colour Run at Milton Country Park. Julian hears from Megan Fey from organiser Living Sport.
Julian meets Cambridge electrician Toby Peacock from Down to Earth Electrical, who has been crowned Screwfix Top Tradesperson 2022.
Julian hears about a new partnership between the Cambridge Futsal Club and The Sick Children's Trust. Joining the conversation are Jane Featherstone, chief executive, The Sick Children’s Trust and Tom Martin, who the trust supported while his daughter was in hospital.
Sarah Tucker from CKLG Accountants gives her analysis of the recent "Mini-Budget" and its implications for individuals & businesses.
Trevor Dann speaks to Police & Crime Commissioner Darryl Preston, Cllr Mike Davey on plans to put shops in The Guildhall; and Heidi Allen and on her former life as an MP.
Meet the new boss: Limoncello's new owner talks food and family. With a little help from my friends: Cambridge residents Susan & Steve take a fruity stand to help out their local food bank. Go wild in the country as Foraging chef Steve Thompson reveals the best places in town to pick mushrooms and elderberries. Presented by Matt Bentman & Sue Bailey.
Leigh Chambers' featured guest is Lucy Ward talking about her book The Empress and the English Doctor, How Catherine the Great defied a Deadly Virus, an examination of how the Russian leader used a pioneering new medical method to defeat smallpox in the 18th century. Neurobiologist, William Harris, discusses his study Zero to Birth; How the Human Brain is Built. And poet Sam Millar chats about his first poetry collection, Retail Park, and why it’s dedicated to the late Caron Freeborn.
Tim Willett presents the weekly music show that showcases the best in local talent featuring the latest submissions to the inbox and a look at upcoming gigs.
Nicola Upson reviews Oscar Wilde's classic "The Importance of Being Earnest", which is on at The Cambridge Arts Theatre this week.
A campaign group is demanding the City Council cracks down on slum landlords. ACORN Cambridge wants all Houses of Multiple Occupancy in Cambridge to be licensed. Julian asked Sam Johnson-Audin to explain the problem.
Julian speaks to actor Daniel Jacob, Lady Bracknell, in Oscar Wilde’s Importance of Being Earnest at Cambridge Arts Theatre this week.
Matt Webb reflects on Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II's state funeral and the Royal Family with Dr Sean Lang, Historian and Senior Lecturer at Anglia Ruskin University.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show for new music and rounds up the results of last Friday's NMG Awards as well as featuring all the latest submissions to the inbox.
Tim Armitage and guests discuss Cambridge United’s losses against Cheltenham and Barnsley, with news from Cambridge City, Histon and the Cambridge United Women.
Simon Bertin visits poet Mina Gorji who talks on her work and her new anthology; Kinaesthetic artist Chris Dobrowolski talks on his often-large scale installations and on having imposter syndrome that often sparks creative ideas; Cambridge University Scientific Historian Patricia Fara tells us about women’s suffrage in the first world war; and Painter Peter Hawksby talks on Abstract art and what goes into one of his creations.
First in the new series. Leigh Chambers’ featured guest is Jill Dawson talking about her new novel, The Bewitching, based on the true story of a sixteenth century Fenland witchcraft trial. Picture book author and illustrator, Rebecca Patterson, discusses the challenges of working with publishers and editors. And Penny Hancock chats about her latest novel, The Choice.
Lorcan O'Neill takes us on a journey through a busy week of the latest film releases. The team discuss murder mystery See How They Run, Cronenberg latest Crimes of the Future, Bodies Bodies Bodies, Do Revenge, Used to be Famous and the latest Disney remake to hit our screens, Pinocchio. Lorcan is joined by Ashley Whittaker, Stewart Paske, Victoria Ayre, Luke Irwin and Spencer Duru.
Swavesey Village College teacher Oli Stoneman tells Ian about his song Queen of England.
Mike Smith from the Rotary Club of Cambridge South tells Glenn about this Sunday's Homeless Football tournament.
On Sunday, representatives from across Cambridge’s faith communities will join the Vice Chancellor of the Universi
ty of Cambridge in a commemoration of the life of HM The Queen at Great St Mary's Church. Linda Ness spoke to Revd Devin McLachlan.
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.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show for new music and looks ahead to The NMG Awards.
A transparent face mask, designed at Addenbrooke’s Hospital in response to COVID 19, is now available to NHS staff across the UK who are caring for lip-reading patients. Julian finds out more from Clinical Engineering Innovation's Dr Tim Griffiths.
Wake up with Cambridge’s latest news, great music and conversation. This morning, Julian is joined by Cambridge United chief executive Alex Tunbridge.
Tim Armitage and guests discusses the weekend's local football, including Cambridge United's home win against Lincoln City.
Emma Marchant and Yozzie Osman discuss the latest film releases. We have not one, but two Idris Elba led films with Beast and Three Thousand Years of Longing, Acrophobia takes a new meaning in thriller Fall. Plus, we look at The Forgiven, Official Competition, The Invitation and Sylvester Stallone superhero drama Samaritan. Emma and Yozzie are joined by Stewart Paske, Simon West and Matt Taylor.
Richard Wood Secretary of the Cambridge Area Bus Users Group examines the routes that could be revived under the Greater Cambridge Partnership’s plan for improved bus services.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show for new music and features all the latest submissions to the inbox and is joined in conversation by young indie band Ikarus.
Peter Burrows, CEO of the Cambridge Building Society tells Neil all about their Rent To Home Scheme, which is now open for applications.
David Stoughton tells Julian about the developing community in CB1 and looks ahead to a weekend of events.
Analyst Phil Rodgers explains the Greater Cambridge Partnerships proposals for improved bus services and new Congestion Charge.
Tim Armitage reviews Cambridge United's 4-3 win over Burton Albion and Histon's progress in the FA Vase.
Heather Yeadon, Operations Manager at Cambridge Food Bank
How's the cost of living affecting our local restaurants, breweries, butchers, fish suppliers and vegetable stalls? What are their worries? How is Cambridge food bank coping? Also, what cheap fish, meat and vegetables are available? Plus some recipes and money saving ideas from Rosie Sykes.
Alex talks to local primary school teacher Julie Wyard about the Community Climate Talk she’s chairing at Cambridge Junction next week
Tim Willett presents from the Brewboard Taproom in Harston featuring Oli Harris & The Lonely Hour, Dan Bond and Leon O'Leary live in session in front of an assembled audience.
Beth Bailey, Head of Creative Learning at the Cambridge Junction, joins Leigh to talk about the theatre’s new recruitment drive aimed at young people.
Matt's joined by Marcin Lis, organiser of the Northstowe Running Festival to talk about the event which takes place on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th of September.
To sign up, visit www.northstowerunfest.co.uk.
If you love local football then join Tim Armitage and the From the Terraces team as they follow Cambridge United, Cambridge City, Histon and our local women sides through another exciting season.
Ian hears from Ajay Tegala who has written a book about his unique experiences, as a National Trust Ranger protecting the rare ground-nesting terns and the pupping seals.
Lorcan O'Neill and reviewers Ashley Whittaker and Henry Jordan chat about the latest film releases. Our big release of the fortnight comes from director Jordan Peele, as we look to the skies to discuss his latest science fiction horror t. We then head seaward for Fisherman's Friends: One And All, before exploring streamers Day Shift, Look Both Ways and Welsh horror film The Feast.
Joe Sagoe tells Glenn about the 16th Cambridge Dragon Boat Festival taking place on the River Cam at Fen Ditton on September 10th.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show for new music and features all the latest submissions to the inbox and is joined in conversation by singer-songwriter Matt Peet.
Melody Brooker explains how building firm, Mace, came to the rescue in true 'DIY SOS' style!
Alex hears about a new art gallery in Cambridge, Aka Contemporary, from founders Kevin Youngman and Ali Porter.
Fiona Longhurst, Director of RVS, tells Neil Whiteside about their volunteering opportunities in Cambridge & South Cambs.
Julian hears from Ben Grieg of the Friends of Logan's Meadow, who are organising regular watering sessions to take care of some recently planted saplings.
Leigh gets her tarot cards read by Fiona Lensveldt from Litwitchure, a literary tarot cabaret and consultancy.
How are the drought and heat affecting local food growers, and why are they so concerned about the coming winter? Also, if you grow your own food, we have some advice on how to make do with less watering. Plus lots of local food and drink news, and our job vacancies list, presented by Matt Bentman and Alan Alder. Sponsored by The Swoop.
If you love local football then join Tim Armitage and the From the Terraces team as they follow Cambridge United, Cambridge City, Histon and our local women sides through another exciting season.
Julian looks forward to the 30th anniversary of the Chariots of Fire run with Inger Anson, partner at HCR Hewitsons and head of the Cambridge office.
Katherine Mann, co-creator of mischievous cats Fitz & Will tells Glenn Jones about their new guide to Cambridge in aid of East Anglia's Children's Hospices.
Leigh speaks to Commander Simon Thompson from Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue about how the service is coping with the danger caused by the extreme weather and what advice they have for listeners.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show for new music and features all the latest submissions to the inbox and reveals who will be joining him at the Brewboard Taproom for our live broadcast on 24th August.
Julian hears from Ley-Ann, Faye and Ayaan who are raising funds for Blue Smile and the Alzheimer’s Society as part of their NCS programme.
Neil speaks with Amber Badyari, who is holding an 8-hour Yogathon this Sunday at The Cambridge Buddhist Centre in aid iof the DEC Ukraine Appeal.
Matt speaks to Bar Hill based photographer Kevin Hodgson about being one of the official photographers at the Women's Euro 2022 final at Wembley Stadium and his other photography at Cambridge United, Histon and Cambridge City games.
The second in former City Council leader Lewis Herbert’s monthly series features James McWilliams, Housing Services Manager at Cambridge City Council and co-founder of Cambridge Street Aid, Chris Jenkin, chair of It Takes A City set up to tackle homelessness locally and Lee Welham a Big Issue vendor, and a former rough sleeper. Four Ways You Can Help Homeless People
Now - and next winter which will be really tough for too many people in Cambridge.
If You Know Anyone Who Is (Or Will Be) Homeless? Get them to contact Cambridge City Council Housing Advice Service on 01223 457918 or housing.advice@cambridge.gov.uk. And visit cambridge.gov.uk/get-advice-about-housing. If You Pass A Rough Sleeper Say hello, share a smile and ask if you can help them, e.g. with a hot or cold drink And If They Need Wider Help? Contact the City Council Street Outreach Team on 01223 366292 if they need assistance Or pass on info via STREETLINK at streetlink.org.uk. And if you think someone is in immediate danger or needs urgent care, call 999. Donate Or Volunteer For Organisations Making A Real Difference Others to support include EMMAUS, CENTRE 33, CYRENIANS And The Winter CAMBRIDGE CHURCHES HOMELESSNESS PROJECT (CCHP).
Please Help A Cambridge Street Aid cambridge.gov.uk/street-aid-help-for-people-on-the-streets Donate via their Just Giving page justgiving.com/campaigns/charity/cambridgeshirecommunity/csa OR text STREETAID 3 to 70085 (£3) or donate £3 via one of the 7 City Centre terminals.
Jimmy’s Cambridge jimmyscambridge.org.uk 01223 576085 Main Cambridge emergency accommodation provider on East Road. Also manage housing pods with Allia, at Christ the Redeemers church on Newmarket Road.
Wintercomfort wintercomfort.org.uk 01223 518140 Help those in most need plus daytime facilities and employment projects.
It Takes A City A partnership that co-ordinates help and support for rough sleepers and will be building additional modular housing. See ittakesacity.org.uk or email itacinfo@ittakesacity.org.uk.
We take a fortnightly foray into the latest film releases with discussion on stylish action comedy Bullet Train, thrilling rescue drama Thirteen Lives, and pet-based superhero fun in DC Leagues of Super-Pets. Plus, we chat four-wheel family drama Hit The Road and the newest addition to the Predator franchise, Prey. Ashley Whittaker is joined by reviewers Stewart Paske, Victoria Ayre, Simon West and Luke Irwin.
Ian chats to Cambridge Museums Development Manager, Annie Davies, about the Capturing Cambridge project.
Leigh talks to writers Rosemary Hayes and Justine Lister about the memoir writing workshop they’re running in Cambridgeshire later this month.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show for new music, he has a play of the first release in 2 years from Indie band The Extons and takes a look at the NMG Awards nominations for 2022.
Alex is joined in the studio by 105's vet, Dr Myfanwy Hill, to discuss our pets and the law.
Sarah Michael has details of the family-friendly events taking place throughout August at The Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey.
Neil meets Diane and Anne, who work as part of It Takes a City's Women's Homelessness Action Group, to get an overview of the current situation in Cambridge, and the steps being taken to remedy it.
Ian welcomes 'Cockney in the Countryside’ Mechelle Davey to talk about and read from her recently published anthology Tower Blocks & Terraces.
Adrienne of the Sweetpeas Market Garden stall at Cambridge Market, the lead feature in this episode: Sweet
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Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show for new music and reveals the line up for the remaining NMG Sessions taking place this year.
Shelley Gregory-Jones from Cambridge Aid and Lush Cambridge store manager James tell Neil Whiteside about the their Charity Pot Party that runs for three days from tomorrow.
Zara Bracegirdle from Woodfines Solicitors and Aniketa Khushu from CKLG Accountants outline some important upcoming changes regarding the registering of Trusts.
Ali Holmes from Cambridge-based charity, CBM, tells Neil Whiteside how the money from their 'See The Way' Appeal in 2019 is being spent.
Neil Whiteside finds out about the work of Cambridge Cyrenians from Director, James Martin.
Penny Miles of the National Garden Scheme has news of the latest gardens opening in our area, including some of Cambridge's finest college gardens.
Lorcan O’Neill and reviewers Yozzie Osman, Emma Marchant, Ashley Whittaker, Hugo Van Zeller and Alfie Hudson take in Where the Crawdads Sing, The Sea Beast, Don’t Make Me Go, Persuasion, Prizefighter and The Gray Man.
Donald MacLarty MBE BEM, project manager for the British Nationals (Overseas) Hong Kong Project tells Julian how his organisation is helping former residents of Hong Kong with life in Cambridge.
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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 money for the Brain Tumour Charity.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show for new music and features all the latest submissions to the inbox. We'll also hear Gabby Rivers perform - recorded from the Cambridge 105 Radio stage at Strawberry Fair last month.
Melody Brooker, Fundraising and Communications Manager for Wintercomfort, tells Neil Whiteside about their outreach services, which are designed to help those at risk of becoming homeless or facing hardship.
How the drainage of land for the Northstowe development is threatening a market gardener's livelihood. A visit to The Lab in Regent Street and the Carpenters Arms in Great Wilbraham. Enjoying summer fruits, Laura Donohue talks about the pleasure of apricots and Rosie Sykes has ideas for jams using peaches and blackcurrants. Presented with The Swoop – Cambridge's Exciting New Retail Taproom.
Glenn Jones hears about Camcyle’s celebration of the Chisholm Trail and Jim Chisholm, whose vision led to the cycle route.
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.
Simon Bertin previews the Cambridge Shakespeare festival with Artistic Director Dr David Crilly; He encounters the gorgon Medusa in a good mood at Artist sculptor Mel Fraser’s studios in Wilburton; Investigates the art of Calligraphy at the University’s Woolf Institute and samples the immensely popular Art in the Garden event with Penny Heath that’s been raising money for the Red Hen charity project.
Simon Bertin gets immersed in the Space Sounds project with multimedia artist Diana Scarborough and space weather scientist Dr Nigel Meredith of the British Antarctic Survey with composer Kim Cunio; He explores the life of Charles Darwin’s grandfather poet and enlightenment thinker Erasmus Darwin with award-winning author Patricia Fara on the subject of Sex, Science and Seredipity; And he joins restauranteur Maurizio to hear about the other side of his life as a street performance artist.
Neil chats to singer/songwriter Alice Merton about her career, her new album, and touring with Bastille.
Kate Romano from Stapleford Granary tells Neil Whiteside all about this year's Stapleford Village Day, which takes place on Sunday July 17th.
Neil Whiteside meets David Lynch, a mindfulness and wellbeing coach who is running a series of sessions at The Nightingale Garden through July & August.
To book a space on 23rd July, 13th & 27th August, contact David on naturallymindfulnow@gmail.com or text 07375 064336.
Leigh Chambers’ featured guest is Menna Van Praag talking about her latest fantasy novel, Night of Demons and Saints. Kate Rhodes and Barry Forshaw chat about crime fiction. And Graham Bartlett discusses his debut crime novel, Bad for Good.
Neil Whiteside starts his six-week run on Cambridge Breakfast by meeting Becky Owen-Fisher, part of the Lamphouse Theatre Company, who are bringing War of the Worlds (On a Budget) to the Town & Gown Pub & Theatre later this week.
Neil meets Steve Moore, founder of Willingham History & Iducation Group, which holds its inaugural meetring on Tuesday 12th July.
Cambridge Film Show takes on the latest big players to hit the big screens with Thor: Love and Thunder and Minions: The Rise of Gru, which are surely bound to fire up some lively discussion. We also discuss animation horror Mad God and psychological drama Nitram. Yozzie Osman is joined by Simon West, Victoria Ayre, Stewart Paske and Henry Jordan.
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.
Matt Webb speaks to our Political Analyst Phil Rodgers about 2 local cabinet appointments and the upcoming Conservative Leadership Contest.
Matt Webb speaks to Lord Richard Balfe, former President of Cambridge Conservatives about Boris Johnson's resignation as Prime Minister and who he'd like to see succeed him as the next leader.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show for new music and features all the latest submissions to the inbox. We'll also hear Reno & Rome perform - recorded from the Cambridge 105 Radio stage at Strawberry Fair.
Linda hears from Andrea Cockerton, composer of The Dark Heals, the Cambridge Biomedical Campus sound installation created to reflect what it's been like for people living at, working on, or being treated at the campus during COVID-19.
After four years at the virtual breakfast table, Lucy presented her last Cambridge Breakfast on Thursday.
South Cambridgeshire MP Anthony Browne tells Julian and Lucy why the prime minister should resign
Analyst Phil Rodgers is back to dive into a rise in Covid infections and the resignation of a local councillor.
Ian Daborn hears about an event celebrating Newnham’s 150th Anniversary with a line-up featuring renowned novelist Margaret Drabble, award-winning children’s writers Charlotte Sebag-Montefiore and Anita Lehmann.
Charli Fuller from Wood Green The Animals Charity tells Neil what it takes to become a 'Moggy Midwife'.
A visit to The Swoop: a cafe, taproom, shop and tastings venue in Green Street which sells only local products. Also, what next for The Radegund, after Covid hit the renovation work at this abandoned pub? Jenny Jefferies on winning the top award at the Guild of Foodwriters. Dave Fox explores the history of Cambridge's allotments.
Glenn finds out how you can travel across the solar system without leaving the City and South Cambs.
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe meet Tetiana Preobrazhenska. When Russia invaded Ukraine, Tetiana chose to stay in the country – she tells them what it’s like living in Kiev today. And Cambridge alum Lisa Logan is an emerging composer and an entertainment lawyer. Her first opera explores the extraordinary love story of Princess Diana and Dodi Al-Fayed
It’s 10 years since NMG began so this week Tim Willett casts the net back to 2021 in the final part of the series.
The Big Weekend runs on Parker's Piece across the weekend (July 1-3). As well as some fantastic live performances, there’s also a chance to get up close to science in the Cambridge Festival’s Fun Lab. Jenny Williams from the Fun Lab told Linda Ness on Cambridge Breakfast it’s a great way to look at the University’s activities.
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 upcoming Open Day.
Celebrate summer this very weekend with the return of one of the city’s best loved free outdoor events, The Big Weekend and Cambridge Mela on Parker’s Piece, provided by Cambridge City Council and supported by Cambridge 105 Radio. James Page from the City Council Events team joined Julian & Lucy to look ahead to what's in store.
Former City Council leader Lewis Herbert investigates some of the issues being faced by Cambridge residents. On this month’s programme, Lewis looks at how families are coping with the rising cost of living with contributions from the Citizens Advice Bureau, Red Hen Project, and Cambridge Aid.
Leigh Chambers’ featured guest is Susan Sellers talking about her novel Firebird which looks at the unusual true love story of Cambridge born economist Maynard Keynes and Russian ballerina Lydia Lopokova. Ladey Adey chats about why she set up the online book group, The Book Academy. And Liz Webb discusses her debut novel, The Daughter.
Host Emma Marchant and reviewers Vicky Ayre, Spencer Dure, Luke Irwin and Henry Jordan consider Elvis, Spiderhead, The Black Phone, Good Luck to you Leo Grande, Lightyear and The Man from Toronto.
Ian hears about In Memoriam, a new art installation on display at the Cambridge Biomedical Campus, from Cambridge University Hospital's Arts Programme Manager, Rosie O’Donovan.
St Faith’s School students Ryan Stubbs and William Bradshaw have won the Junior Engineer award at The Big Bang UK Young Scientists & Engineers Competition with their unique invention of a remote-controlled seed planting robot. They spoke to Julian Clover on lunchtimes.
Neil meets four-time Brit Award winner, Emeli Sandé to chat about her career, her new album & UK/European tour, and what advice she would give to her 11 year-old self.
Neil meets Gabriella del Valle - Chair of Cambridge Open Studios, which returns in its traditional form for four weekends in July.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show for new music and features all the latest submissions to the inbox, a catch up with singer song writer Alex Francis on the release of his new single and there's a chance to hear Radegunds recorded from the Cambridge 105 Radio stage at Strawberry Fair.
Julian hears about plans to mark Refugee Week and Holocaust Memorial Day (Sunday 26 June) at Cambridge Corn Exchange featuring poems by Michael Rosen. He speaks to Andrea Cockerton who's set some of them to music.
Catharine Walston and Elizabeth Stephan from CamCRAG have news of their Summer Art Fair which takes place this Saturday.
The Fin Boys on Mill Road launch a new delicatessen offer, and with temperatures soaring across Cambridge we investigate barbecuing advice and the choicest, and unusual cuts to pick up from your butcher. In addition, there’ll be a visit to Hawthorn Farm, as well as the latest local food and jobs news.
RSPCA's Rosemary Rodd tells Ian Daborn what's happening in Cambridge on the RSPCA One Fun Day.
Martin Millard from Cheffins tells Glenn Jones about the 75 year old slice of cake they're auctioning, from the Queen's wedding
Glenn Jones speaks to Mandy Curtis from Cambridge Science Centre about Saturday's Space Ranger Day, celebrating the launch of the new movie, Lightyear.
Alex chats to Victoria and Geoff from local duo Tennessee Twin about their new music collaboration, The Songs and Stories Collective.
It's 10 years since NMG began so this week Tim Willett casts the net back to 2020 and continues to re-live the tracks which became the sound track to lockdown
Neil chats to Stephen Webb, who plays Dr Frank N Furter in the iconic Rocky Horror Show, that is on at the Cambridge Arts Theatre next week.
Alex Graham has been to the Digital Accountancy Show, and brings news of the latest software and applications that are available to help businesses.
Neil meets Cambridge-born singer/songwriter Fergus to chat about his background, and his new album "Love Upside Down".
Neil meets musician Kenzo Cregan, son of guitarist Jim Cregan who worked with Rod Stewart for many years.
Leigh Chambers' Featured guest is Egyptologist, Professor Toby Wilkinson, talking about his new book Tutankhamun’s Trumpet, The Story of Ancient Egypt in 100 Objects. Christina Buckton chats about what it feels like to become a published poet in her 80s. And Michelle Paver discusses Wolf Bane, the last novel in her extraordinarily successful Wolf Brother series for young adults.
Ashley Whittaker leads the charge as we talk through the latest film and streaming releases. This week we roam and roar with dinosaurs in Jurassic World Dominion, take a sinister rural treat in Alex Garland's Men, and celebrate love and laughter with visits to Fire Island and Bergman Island. Plus, we chat Adam Sandler's latest dramatic turn in Hustle. Ashley is joined by reviewers Stewart Paske, Matthew Taylor and Spencer Duru.
The Cambridge Club Festival takes place at Childerley Orchard across the weekend (June 10-12) and boasts a star-studded line up including Diana Ross, Nile Rodgers & Chic, Brand New Heavies, Level 42, Gabrielle, Mica Paris and The Jacksons. Julian Clover speaks to Julian Huppert, the Director of the Intellectual Forum at Jesus College, which is running a series of talks and Sam Mellor, head of marketing for the festival, who has an update on the preparations.
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe look ahead to music and arts festival Strawberry Fair, which is returning to Midsummer Common after a two-year absence.
Anna Patterson Lee from CU Botanic Gardens tells Neil about their upcoming summer events.
Tim Willett looks ahead to Strawberry Fair and the artists who you can catch performing across Midsummer Common.
Trevor Dann asks journalist John Elworthy what’s going on with the Combined Authority and Phil Rodgers explores every General Election in Cambridge since the Second World War.
A new restaurant, Market House, is coming to the very centre of Cambridge, we speak with manager Bill Brogan. Level up your baking with a course on heritage grains run by Helen Holmes. Experience smash-patty burgers US style courtesy of Gorilla & Lamb. Cambridge Sustainable Food goes for a gold medal for Cambridge, and the Foraging Chef rounds off his wild food tour. Presented by Matt Bentman and Alan Alder.
An Omnibus edition of the family drama set in the East of England spanning the seven decades of the Queen’s reign. Episodes 5-8.
A Trevor Dann’s Company Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund.
An Omnibus edition of family drama set in the East of England spanning the seven decades of the Queen’s reign. Episodes 1-4.
A Trevor Dann’s Company Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund.
Highlights from Glenn's Friday afternoon show commemorating The Queen's Platinum Jubilee.
In this final episode we meet The Easts again in 2021. Becky and her cousin, Viraj, and Viraj’s partner, Connor, are meeting under sad circumstances.
Written by Tony Ramsay Directed by Leigh Chambers
Becky: Philippa Watts Viraj: Andy Lake Conor: Richard McNally Peter: Colm Gormley
with Lucy Milazzo
A Trevor Dann’s Company Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund.
In episode 7 we meet The Easts again in 2012. Peter is in a relationship with Irena. Viraj is training to be a barrister while his cousin Becky is a personal trainer. Beryl is living in a retirement home.
Written by Katie Ward Directed by Leigh Chambers
Becky: Philippa Watts Peter: Colm Gormley Beryl: Sandra Birnie Viraj: Andy Lake Irena: Basia Hubbard
with Lucy Milazzo
A Trevor Dann’s Company Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund.
In episode 6 we meet the Easts again in the early 2000s. Sandra and Rakesh’s son, Viraj is now a teenager, with an avid interest in politics.
Written by Aga Serugo-Lugo Directed by Leigh Chambers
Sandra: Izzy Rees Viraj: Andy Lake Rakesh: Deejay Latchumen
with Lucy Milazzo
A Trevor Dann’s Company Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund.
In Episode 5, we meet The Easts again in the 1990s. Peter and Sally are now separated but have a young daughter, Becky, who lives with her mum and sees her dad when he is home on leave from the army. Beryl is now a widow but on the lookout for love.
Written by Bel Greenwood Directed by Leigh Chambers
Beryl: Sandra Birnie Sally: Helen Holgate Peter: Colm Gormley Becky: Mia Plant
with Lucy Milazzo
A Trevor Dann’s Company Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund.
We meet The Easts again in 1981. Sandra East is now married to Rakesh. Beryl and Norman are considering their options and Peter is fighting with the army in the Falklands but regularly writes home to his girlfriend, Sally.
Written by Bel Greenwood Directed by Leigh Chambers
Beryl: Sandra Birnie Sandra: Izzy Rees Peter: Colm Gormley Norman: Colin Simpson Rakesh: Deejay Latchuman
with Lucy Milazzo
A Trevor Dann’s Company Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund.
We meet The Easts again in 1972. Norman is still working at the shoe shop and Beryl has become more interested in local politics. Their children, Sandra and Peter, are now in their 20s and, it seems, keeping secrets from their parents. This episode covers the issue of unwanted pregnancy and some ideas and language used in this programme may cause offence to a contemporary audience.
Written by Julia Bolden Directed by Leigh Chambers
Beryl: Sandra Birnie Sandra: Izzy Rees Peter: Colm Gormley Norman: Colin Simpson
with Lucy Milazzo
A Trevor Dann’s Company Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund.
An eight-part family drama set in the East of England which spans the seven decades of the Queen’s reign. In the mid 1960s, Norman is enjoying his promotion at the shoe shop while Beryl finds herself drawn to new ways of thinking. Their children, Sandra and Peter, are now teenagers, embracing the fashions and music of the decade but beginning to face their own challenges too.
Written by Simone Chalkley Directed by Leigh Chambers
Beryl: Sandra Birnie Sandra: Izzy Rees Peter: Harry Sample Norman: Colin Simpson Margaret: Julia Bolden.
with Lucy Milazzo
A Trevor Dann’s Company Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund.
An eight-part family drama set in the East of England which spans the seven decades of the Queen’s reign. The story starts in 1958 as Beryl, Norman and their children Sandra and Peter settle into their new home, but things don’t go as planned.
Written by Tony Ramsay Directed by Leigh Chambers
Adult Peter: Colm Gormley Young Peter: Elijah Vela Sandra: Nia Brown Norman: Colin Simpson Beryl: Sandra Birnie Doctor: Jonathon Simms
with Lucy Milazzo
A Trevor Dann’s Company Production, supported by the Audio Content Fund.
Margaret Saner, CEO of Cambridge City Foodbank, gives Neil an update on the rise in users of their services, and the downturn in donations due to the cost of living crisis.
Cambridge-based Sarah Provan is a member of Aspire Gorillas, who are planning a relay swim across the channel at the end of June. Neil Whiteside finds out more.
Neil catches up with music legend Roachford ahead of his gig at the Waterfront in Norwich, to chat about his new single, his work with Mike & the Mechanics, and what it's like to get an MBE.
Tim Willett welcomes Paul and Lee from Cambridge band Motor Tapes in to the studio for a catch up and the line up for the next NMG Sessions is announced.
Lorcan O'Neill is joined by Emma Marchant, Stewart Paske and Luke Irwin to chat through the latest film releases. This week we are treated to a double dose of Top Gun, as we discuss the 1986 classic before weighing in on Tom Cruise's latest turn in Top Gun: Maverick. Plus we review the latest TV show to grace the big screen in Bob's Burger The Movie, as well as Emergency, The Innocents and Chip 'n Dale Rescue Rangers.
Tim Willett and Alex Elbro are broadcasting from The Alex, Gwydir Street, and have live performances from artists including Mark Shepherd, Armton and Dan Bond. Part 2/2
Jodie Vaughan from Arthur Rank Hospice Charity tells Glenn about last weekend's Star Shine Walk.
Tim Willett and Alex Elbro are broadcasting from The Alex, Gwydir Street, and have live performances from artists including Harlee Cavender and Jenem. Part 1/2
Architect Tom Holbrook tells Linda Ness about some of the Cambridge buildings that have been honoured by the Royal Institute of British Architects.
Tim Willett welcomes new Cambridge band Filthy Mellow Orchestra in to the studio for a live session and exclusively plays the new single from Motor Tapes.
Neil Whiteside chats to all-girl group Paper Grenades, who won the Under 18 Audience Choice Award at this year's Cambridge Band Competition.
Neil meets 80's popstar, Mari Wilson and her musical partner, Matt Backer, to chat about their new album.
Neil gets the latest from Tony Buckingham of East Anglia UFO Group, who will be presenting a series of lectures summarising his investigations over the next three months.
Ian hears about how the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development is being commemorated in Cambourne from Patricia and Ambika.
Glenn Jones hears about this year's Each Ride for Life – a three-day cycle across the East in aid of Each hospices – from Henry, who was one of the cyclists.
Leigh Chambers' featured guest is Guinevere Glasfurd talking about her latest novel, Privilege, set in 18th century France. Poet Sarah Mnatzaganian discusses her prizewinning debut poetry collection, Lemonade In The Armenian Quarter. And Lizzy Barber chats about her new crime thriller Out Of Her Depth.
10 years since NMG began so this week Tim Willett casts the net back to where it all began and re-lives tracks from the archive from 2019 and 2020.
Penny Miles from the National Garden Scheme has news of gardens opening in our area over the next couple of weeks, including her own garden in Cambourne.
Hayley Pelligrini tells Neil all about the inaugural Cambridge Beer Quarter Multi-Venue Beer Festival, taking place this week.
Cambridge City Council has revised its proposals for improvements to the Jesus Green ditch, amid concerns over the water vole population. Alex Collis, Executive Councillor for Open Spaces, spoke to Julian about the plans.
Karen Olden from NSPCC Cambridgeshire tells Neil Whiteside about the plans for this year's Childhood Day on June 10th.
You can find out more here: https://www.nspcc.org.uk/support-us/events-fundraising/childhood-day/
Neil meets Agrieneth Masule, founder of the Motlaletsi Charity Club in Botswana, to find out about their work with Cambridge organisations to support schoolchildren in poor rural parts of the country.
Neil meets former Hollyoaks actor - turned - popstar, Twinnie, to chat about her latest single and her upcoming album and tour.
Food delivery robots have taken to the streets of Cambourne today as part of a pilot organised between Cambridgeshire County Council and autonomous delivery service Starship Technologies. Julian speaks to Cllr Alex Beckett, chair of the Highways and Transport Committee, and Andrew Curtis, UK operations manager at Starship Technologies.
Neil Whiteside finds out about the work of Cambridge StreetAid from Cambridge City Council's James McWilliams.
Harriet and Ella are two former Prison Officers who are bringing their show 'Cell Outs' to the Town and Gown. Neil Whiteside finds out more.
Nicola Valentine and Aniketa Khushu from CKLG Accountants bring Neil Whiteside up to speed on the latest changes to Capital Gains Tax.
Yozzie Osman and Emma Marchant join forces to host and they treat us to two journeys through the multiverse with Dr Strange: Multiverse of Madness and Everything, Everywhere All at Once. We also discuss Gaspar Noe latest Vortex, Downton Abbey: A New Era, and streamers Along for the Ride and Senior Year. Emma and Yozzie are joined by reviewers Ashley Whittaker, Stewart Paske, Victoria Ayre and Tobias Bailey.
Glenn catches up with Alison Knowles, the Cambridge-based emotional therapist behind Ollie and His Superpowers, who's just back from Poland where she's working with people from Ukraine.
Alex talks to Nick Edwards from Saffron Grange Vineyard about their new summer collaboration with Cambridge punting company Rutherford’s.
Neil meets UK Americana group The Wandering Hearts to chat about their meteoric rise to fame; their current UK tour and the deluxe version of their latest album.
Tim Willett presents from the Brewboard Taproom in Harston featuring Three Years Younger, Jerry G Williams and Anna Wells live in session in front of an assembled audience.
Neil Whiteside finds out about the upcoming Jubilee Walden Walk in Saffron Walden from organiser, Tony Collett.
When life gives you lemons, make sure they’re as large & juicy as the ones at new deli Sage & Saffron on Mill Road. Fishmonger Ben Roberts reveals the exceptionally good parts of fish people don't know about, what gender of fish is the best & how the same fish from different fishing grounds can taste different. The Foraging Chef Steve Thompson continues his wild food tour, and there’s all the local news and food jobs. Presented by Matt Bentman.
Gytha Lodge chooses the music and chats about her new psychological thriller, Little Sister. Historian Vic Gatrell discusses his book Conspiracy on Cato Street, which brings to life a nineteenth century plot to topple government and monarchy. And Phil Johnson chats about his debut crime novel, Killer In The Crowd.
Linda and Suzie meet local folk music artist Faradina Afifi, the co-founder of free improvisation music group The Noisy Women. And Grace Lawson Baker, an Equine Facilitated Human Development Practitioner. Grace’s experience with horses helped her to overcome her own challenges and she now helps others too.
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.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring all the latest submissions from the inbox.
Neil chats to Danny White, one of the organisers of CambFest, a new all-weekend event coming to Cambourne in September.
Neil chats to professional dancer, Serap Mert, and dancing rookie, Mike Philips, who are taking part in 'Strictly for Charity' at the Cambridge Motel on May 14th.
Trevor Dann previews the upcoming local elections with guests from Cambridge City Council and South Cambridgeshire District Council. Analysis comes from Phil Rodgers.
Glenn Jones chats to Gregoire Hodder, who's been working with the Cambridgeshire Clinical Commissioning Group, to help put young minds at ease, ahead of their jabs.
Leigh speaks to local singer-songwriter Luce Barka about how her new song, Helium Balloon is raising money for Cambridge Rape Crisis.
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.
Neil chats to Nigel Strudwick, Squire of the Devil's Dyke Morris Men, who will be greeting the rising sun at Wandlebury Country Park on May Day - this coming Sunday.
10 years since NMG began so this week Tim Willett casts the net back to where it all began and re-lives tracks from the archive from 2018 and 2019.
Every year Bridge the Gap raises funds for two local charities – Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and Romsey Mill. Sponsored by Cambridge Building Society, last year's event attracted 800 supporters. Neil Thompson from Romsey Mill and Jodie Vaughan from Arthur Rank Hospice Charity tell Julian & Lucy about plans for this year's event.
Everything stops for tea at Cambridge Market as two stalls tackle opposite sides of the tea spectrum. Baking minus the sugar and carbs? We pay a visit to Dan Greef’s Deliciously Guilt Free Bakery in Oakington, and the foraging chef Steve Thompson continues his wild walk for free food.
Leigh Chambers' featured guest is Ann-Marie Howell talking about her latest novel for 9 – 11-year-olds, The Secret of the Treasure Keepers, which is set in the Fens. Illustrator, Yu Rong, chats about the special technique she used to illustrate Shu Lin’s Grandpa by Matt Goodfellow. And Wafa Tarnowska discusses the moving true story behind her novel for children, Nour’s Secret Library.
Ian celebrates the 10th anniversary of the Rock Choir with choir leader Tom George – ahead of two big performances in Cambridgeshire.
Our Matt Webb meets paramedic Matt Webb from the East of England Ambulance service who's been battling long Covid. We find out how a new supplement developed by scientists at Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge is helping with Matt's recovery.
Tim Willett unveils the final six artists to perform for Cambridge 105 Radio at Strawberry Fair in June and BurySOUND winning band Collars are in conversation.
Nicola Valentine from CKLG Accountants gives Neil Whiteside a number of reasons why he should complete his latest tax return now.
Camcycle's newly appointed infrastructure campaigner, Josh Grantham, tells Julian & Lucy how he'll be working with local communities.
Neil catches up with Mike Farrington of the Concrete Rose Collective, and gets more details about a meeting for potential hosts on Monday 25th April at Christs Church in Cambridge.
Tony Collett from Rotary Sawston has details of this year's Sawston Fun Run, and he's joined by Rose Bloomfield from Rowan - one of this year's beneficiary charities.
Anna Stevenson from Cambridge Aid appeals for those in the fortunate position of not being reliant on the Government's £150 Council Tax rebate to consider donating to help the poorest families and individuals in our city.
Rosi Jack from Cambridge-based charity CBM tells Neil Whiteside how their work in the world's poorest countries has been affected by the pandemic; and how the public can help.
Dr Michael Quick tells Ian about the art installation at Histon Baptist Church that depicts the Easter story using giant eggs.
Simon Bertin grapples with Geometry in art and space with Cambridge University mathematical physics professor Maciej Dunajski; He interviews exciting women artists in an all female Exhibition at Extraordinary Objects gallery; enters the dark to look at the luminous kinaesthetic artwork of Samuel Richardson in an Exhibition at Cambridge School of Art; and tackles fearful militarism with artist Sarah Strachen at a further show in The Grafton.
Lorcan O'Neill takes us on our fortnightly tour of the latest film releases. This week we discuss Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore, The Lost City and Operation Mincemeat.
Vicky and Nigel from Cambridge United Community Trust pay Ian a visit to chat about the increasing popularity of walking football and next month’s walking football marathon.
Tim Willett unveils the first 6 artists to perform for Cambridge 105 Radio at Strawberry Fair in June and Cambridge band Crossroader are in conversation.
Phil Rodgers joins Julian to look ahead to next months elections to Cambridge City Council.
Most of us will have no doubt given some thoughts on how to save money on our energy bills. But what steps can we take? Rob Chipperfield from Cambridge 105 Radio’s Gadget Guide has some useful tips.
A group neighbours in Chesterton have got together to prepare a home for a refugee family this summer. Julian finds out more about Resettle Chesterton from Nicky Webb. To find out more about the project and Thursday's online event Click Here.
Ian chats to Cambridgeshire based singer-songwriter Paul Dodson aka Piano Man, about his charity single White Dove (Wings of Peace), which has so far raised over £5,000 for The DEC Ukrainian appeal.
Leigh Chambers' featured guest is Melissa Fu talking about her debut novel, Peach Blossom Spring, an epic tale following a mother and son’s journey through war-torn China, searching for home and family. Cathy Moore talks about the upcoming Cambridge Literary Festival. And Claire Beesley chats about her debut novel Waiting for the Winds to Change.
A campaign to save Bourn Windmill in South Cambridgeshire has won the backing of architect Norman Foster. Glenn speaks to James Littlewood from Cambridge Past, Present and Future.
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.
2022 marks 10 years since NMG began so this week Tim casts the net back to where it all began and re-lives tracks from the archive from 2017 and 2018.
The latest Little Free Library has opened on Wadloes Road. Neil finds out more from Catherine Galloway, Nicky Shephard & Sharon Secker, who are all members of Abbey People.
Trevor Dann meets Catriona Kelly, Professor of Russian at Cambridge Uni and Senior Research Fellow at Trinity College to discuss the background to the conflict, the social and artistic history which the two countries share and possible solutions.
Neil Whiteside chats with star of stage and screen (And Cambridge Alumnus), Griff Rhys Jones, who stars in An Hour and A Half Late at the Cambridge Arts Theatre this week.
Lucy Acred from The Royal British Legion is searching for volunteers to help with this year's Poppy Appeal.
Linda Ness and Suzie Thorpe hear from Sarah Turner, the founder of Angel Investing, which specialises in helping women entrepreneurs and investors. Also, conservationist Rebecca Willers, who was brought up in a wildlife sanctuary and is now the director of Shepreth Wildlife Park.
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 Artists.
Community artist Councillor Hilary Cox Condron joins Alex to talk about the Cambridge Carbon Footprint event, part of the Cambridge Festival in April
In a 105 News Special, Neil Whiteside discovers the dangers portrayed in the Netflix documentary The Tinder Swindler are all too real and can lead to coercive control. Immediate Local Support Cambridgeshire Police – Domestic Abuse Advice and Information
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Mankind Initiative – Confidential support for male victims of Domestic Abuse Phone number 01823 334244 and mankind.org.uk Trained and Accredited Therapists Find trained and accredited therapists here:
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Counselling Directory counselling-directory.org.uk Abuse Recovery Programme Courses, Mentoring, Book about the 16 stages of Abuse, 2 pre-leaving stages and 8 Recovery stages – designed by survivors of Narcissistic and Domestic Abuse over 12 years
i-recovered.co.uk –free mini course with charitable contacts, free calming techniques. Pre-order for the book The Practical Guide to Understanding, Leaving and Recovery from Narcissistic Abuse, booking for mentoring and paid course – The Intensive Narcissistic Abuse Recovery Programme. Legal Aspects Clare’s Law – DVDS application- To enable the police to disclose info to a victim about their partners or ex-partner’s previous abuse or violent offending
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Non-Molestation Order and Occupation Order
gov.uk/injunction-domestic-violence/eligibility-non-molestation
Factsheet Domestic Abuse Act 2021 - The new DAPO and DAPN – Domestic Abuse Protection Order and Domestic Abuse Protection Notice –
gov.uk/government/publications/domestic-abuse-bill-2020-factsheets/domestic-abuse-bill-2020-overarching-factsheet
Emma Marchant and guests review Norwegian dramedy The Worst Person in the World, Sonic the Hedgehog 2, and pandemic study The Bubble.
Ian meets Sunday Times best selling author, comedienne and podcaster, Deborah Frances-White, better known as The Guilty Feminist, ahead of her appearance at the Cambridge Corn Exchange next Saturday, 9 April.
Glenn hears from Emmy of the Grain and Hop Store in Cambridge, which will be battling it out with a rival pub in Oxford to be crowned Boat Race champion, all whilst raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support.
Amelia Gargiulo introduces highlights of the first heat of the Under 18's competition, recorded at The Portland Arms. Featuring Isla May, Sam Lott and The Daze.
Alex Elbro presents recorded highlights from The Portland Arms of Heat 5 in the Strawberry Fair fundraiser. Featuring Blue Harlequin, Cubans & Cognac, Far From Refuge, Filter Off and Prima Volta.
Tim Willett meets Theo and Ned from Cambridge band Anorak to discuss their debut single release and recent experience in BurySOUND plus there's exclusive first plays of the new singles from Leon O'Leary and Ollie Bond.
Photo credit: Barny Cutter
Sarah Michael from The Farmland Museum & Denny Abbey has news of upcoming events as they open for 2022.
Neil catches up with singer/songwriter Rachael Sage, who is supporting Imelda May on her UK tour, which comes to the Corn Exchange on 8th April.
Cambridge4Ukraine has raised funds to deliver an ambulance to Ukraine. Anatoliy Pavlovskiy started off on the journey to Poland to help his friend Vitalii and spoke to Julian & Lucy.
What price rises are our local retailers trying to absorb and how is inflation affecting buying habits? Free food from foraging: out and about with the foraging chef. Growing your own: advice for beginners from Dave Fox. Also, to take your mind off it all, gin.
Chantal Helm has news of a couple of events taking place at The CU Botanic Garden as part of this year's Cambridge Festival.
Neil Whiteside presents a special programme that tells the story of The Cavendish School, which has been created to serve the needs of children living with autism.
Rosie Andrews talks about her debut novel and Sunday Times bestseller, The Leviathan. Elle McNicol chats about the importance of neurodiverse characters in children’s literature. And DJ Taylor discusses his short story collection, Stewkey Blues.
Glenn gets an update following the sponsored 24-Hour Musicathon with 100 students from the Cambridge Cluster of United Learning Schools (Coleridge Community College, Parkside Community College and Trumpington Community College).
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show dedicated to local and unsigned music featuring brand new music from Three Years Younger, Shyer, Red Wine Talk, Hungry, Far From Refuge and many more.
A month ago, when the war in Ukraine started, Linda Ness spoke to Andrii Smytsnuik, an advisor to the Cambridge University Ukrainian Society. Andrii has returned to his homeland to help his parents get to safety.
Amelia Gargiulo introduces highlights of the first heat of the Under 18's competition, recorded at The Portland Arms. Featuring Paper Grenades, Oliver Massey, Red Star, Sidewinder and Queen Dogs.
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 Elbro presents recorded highlights from The Portland Arms of Heat 4 in the Strawberry Fair fundraiser featuring Crossroader, Isabelle Nutton, Jenem, Oli Harris and The Larks.
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.
Sarah Tucker & Alex Graham, from CKLG Accountants, look at the effect of yesterday's Spring Statement by The Chancellor of the Exchequer on businesses and individuals.
The Cambridge Cluster of United Learning Schools (Coleridge Community College, Parkside Community College and Trumpington Community College) are attempting to complete a Sponsored 24-Hour Musicathon with 100 students of different ages and abilities.
Neil chats to Bex Lewis, Head of Performing Arts, Coleridge and Yr 11 students Lilly & Naomi.
Penny Miles from the National Garden Scheme has news of gardens opening in Cambridgeshire over the next few weeks.
Matt's joined by Cambridge-based entrepreneur Paul Westerman who talks about his recent appearance on Dragon's Den with his product, RBR Legflow. An aid which helps stop people from experiencing pulmonary embolisms.
Simon Bertin encounters the Art of the Samurai at Cambridge University Library’s Samurai History and Legend Exhibition; award-winning author Patricia Fara talks about her book on electricity in the enlightenment An entertainment for angels; Playwright Sue Bevan previews her new play Hiraeth on the Aberfan disaster of 1966; and Cambridge University’s Ukranian Society’s Olenka Dmtryk on the destruction of artwork of Maryia Pryimachenko by the Russians.
The Film Show team discuss Disney Pixar’s latest exploration of female adolescence Turning Red, riotously problematic black comedy Red Rocket, and slapstick golfing comedy-drama The Phantom of the Open. Sebastian Stan has unusual taste in dark comedy Fresh, before we save the future in family time-travel adventure, The Adam Project. Plus, as talk winds down from last Sunday’s BAFTAs and moves to the upcoming Oscars, we discuss some of our favourites up for awards glory.
Ian meets Sarah Swire, one of the parents behind a successful trial of vehicle-free school runs at St Philips C of E Primary School.
Linda and Suzie speak to Dorothy Byrne, President of Murray Edwards College. A leader of British broadcasting, Dorothy shares an amusing insight into her life, and covers a range of topics, from menopause to politicians' relationship with the media, and of course Cambridge University.
A Cambridge mum is keen to help local people to give accommodation to Ukrainian refugees by connecting them. Rend Platings spoke to Linda Ness.
Neil Whiteside chats to Jan & Alex, a.k.a. Café del Mundo, who are playing a special gig at The Plough in Shepreth on March 24th.
Tickets are available here: https://www.wegottickets.com/event/538372
Anna Patterson-Lee from the CU Botanic Garden has details of their International Garden Photographer of the Year exhibition, which opened earlier this week.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show dedicated to local and unsigned music. 2022 marks 10 years since NMG began so this week Tim casts the net back to where it all began and re-lives tracks from the archive from 2017.
Alex Elbro presents highlights from Heat 3 of this year's competition featuring Das Kapitans, Bad Monkey, Levi Coffin and his Underground Railroad, The Routine and LOAE.
Cambridge United stadium manager Ian Darler tells Julian & Lucy about his latest fundraising challenge.
Catherine Phipps talks about her new cookery book which also has ideas on how to cut your energy costs by up to 70% and use much less water too. A new food shop in Haslingfield that very much serves the community. A new wine emporium off Mill Road in Cambridge with a novel and exciting approach to selling wine. And bubble tea on Cambridge Market.
Originally from Iran, Singer/songwriter Shab's mother moved her and her twelve siblings to the USA. Neil finds out how she transitioned from singing in Farsi to English.
Margaret Saner, CEO of Cambridge City Foodbank tells Neil about the new Fairbite that they've opened at the Hope Church on Chesterfield Road.
Leigh Chambers' featured guest is Sarah Vaughan talking about her new novel, Reputation, a legal drama set in the world of politics. Stephen Games discusses Why My Wife Had To Die, Brian Verity’s candid memoir about living with Huntingdon’s Disease. And Faye Brann chats about winning the Comedy Women In Print prize with her debut novel Tinker, Tailor, Schoolmum, Spy.
Slovak-born Cambridgeshire resident Dee Modric explains why it is important for her to help Ukraine,
Julian & Lucy hear from trainee Therapeutic Radiographer Tamryn about the importance of a career in the NHS.
Alex is joined by Dan Greef to continue with the series We Are What We Eat, and the topic of sleep.
Alex Elbro presents recorded highlights from The Portland Arms featuring this week Call to the Faithful, Vulgarithm, Slava B, Scumbus and Carbon Daydreams.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show dedicated to local and unsigned music and reveals the line ups for the NMG Sessions in April and May.
As part of our International Women's Day celebrations, Neil finds out how Khala Leak and Suzanna Stephenson juggle their successful careers as partners at Woodfines Solicitors with family life.
Neil meets Emma Manton, who plays Hazel Peaceful in 'Private Peaceful' at The Cambridge Arts Theatre from Tuesday 15th March.
Almost two weeks since the lifting of restrictions in England, Phil Rodgers is here with an update on the city's Coronavirus infections.
Journalist John Elworthy explains the fallout from the Cambridgeshire County Council Farmgate scandal, Greater Cambridge Partnership chair Elisa Meschini discusses the latest Mill Road consultation, Bassingbourn resident Brian Baldwin on some mysterious YouTube videos and James Youd from Cambridge & District Trades Council. Plus Analysis from Phil Rodgers.
Emma Marchant is joined by our team of reviewers to discuss the latest film releases. This week we go gritty in Gotham City with The Batman, rock and roll with the Foo Fighters in Studio 666, bamboozle with Broadbent in heist movie The Duke, and find ourselves all lovesick in Joe Wright's Cyrano. Plus we interview the team behind the Watersprite Film Festival and cover Bradford-based romance, Ali and Ava.
Ian is joined by some of the team behind the Cambridge United Community Trust’s ground-breaking Man v Fat programme.
Julian Clover speaks to St Mary's Sixth Form pupil Masha about what it's like being a Ukrainian abroad and her plans for a protest on Parker's Piece.
Neil meets singer/songwriter Sonia Stein, who is heading out on tour supporting James Arthur.
Will Brocklebank from Serotonin tells Neil Whiteside about the 'Football for Wellbeing' Sessions that he's launching.
If you wish to sign up: https://find.englandfootball.com/venue/191360200202
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show dedicated to local and unsigned music. This week we catch up with singer Anthony Rubery who has new music for the first time in 18 months.
Kasia Woźniak reports from Poland, where she spoke to three Ukrainian women, Eugenia, Oksana and Halina. Kasia also looks at the situation in Poland, how Poles are helping the refugees, and also reflects on the situation in Cambridge.
Alex Elbro presents recorded highlights from Heat 1 of the Strawberry Fair fundraiser, recorded at The Portland Arms. Features The Forsaken, Faiblesse Parfait, Better Than TV, James White and the Wild Fire (pictured), and Armton.
The Wildlife Trust Bedfordshire, Cambridgeshire & Northamptonshire has released an 88-page report, 'Wilder Future' which looks at conservation successes across the three counties. Neil Whiteside finds out more from the Trust's Monitoring and Research Manager, Josh Hellon.
Julian & Lucy hear about the new Dinky Door close to the Cambridge University Press Bookshop from creators 'Dinky' and 'Dorky'.
Cambridge-based charity, SOS Children's Villages has been working with foster children in Ukraine for nearly twenty years. Neil Whiteside speaks to Director of Communications Catherine Weston, and finds out how they're supporting families trying to flee the conflict, and those forced to stay.
Neil Whiteside chats to Kieran Dee, whose one-man show 'Hematoma' comes to the Town and Gown on Wednesday.
Hugh McElhinney from EACH is looking for volunteers for their 'Help at Home' service. Neil Whiteside finds out more.
In the first of a new monthly series, Trevor Dann discusses the Cambridgeshire County Council budget with Lib Dem council leader Lucy Nethsingha and Labour's Elisa Meschini; Vic Annells of the Cambridgeshire Chambers of Commerce; plus councillors Nick Gay (Labour - Market), Mark Howell (Con - Caxton & Papworth) and Cheney Payne (LibDem - Castle). Analysis comes from Phil Rodgers.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show dedicated to local and unsigned music. This week Tim plays a new cover session from Sages of the Subway and previews this weekends live debut from Mulholland Jive with an exclusive new track.
This week, the team take a look at Halle Berry trying to stop a Moonfall, admire the beauty of Japanese animation Belle, and review the new Jackass, Parallel Mothers and The Souvenir, Part II. Mark Walsh is joined by Victoria Ayre and Henry Jordan.
Dr Myfanwy Hill, the 105 Vet, talks to Alex about a recent survey suggesting that Cambridgeshire is the cheapest place to get your pet vaccinated.
Alex hears about a new art exhibition at Stir Cafe from local artist, Abigail Kahraman, with all profits going to eating disorder charity BEAT.
Countryside charity CPRE is calling on the government to encourage all local authorities to promote Local Green Space designation. Alan James, chairman of CPRE Cambridgeshire and Peterborough, spoke to Julian.
Neil chats to actor and comedian Omid Djalili, ahead of his stand-up gig at the Corn Exchange on 11th February.
Neil catches up with pop songstress Betty Boo, to find out about her first new music in thirty years, and whether or not she is still "Doin' The Do".
Stacey Jackson tells Neil Whiteside about her latest single, her new TV series and her upcoming novel, 'How Snoop Dogg Made Me a Better Mom'.
Sarah Brown has built a formidable singing career working with the greats, such as Stevie Wonder, Roxy Music, and she's currently touring with Simple Minds. Her debut single and album, are a tribute to the late, great Mahalia Jackson.
The stage adaptation of Peter James's thriller 'Looking Good Dead' sees Adam Woodyatt and Laurie Brett (Ian & Jane Beale from Eastenders) reunited as a married couple on stage. Neil speaks with Laurie Brett about the experience.
And here's Nicola Upson's review of the opening night:
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The Cambridge Bomber & Fighter Society is based at Little Gransden Airfield. Their Director General, Paul Rogers, tells Neil Whiteside about the two restoration projects they currently have on the go.
Phil Rodgers has the latest Covid numbers as the infection rate for Cambridge becomes the highest in England.
Flavour finds out about the fall and rise of British artisanal cheeses, and the role of the supermarkets, Suzannah Watson of Meadows explains; we hear about the upcoming Cambridge Chocolate Festival; Alex Rushmer on his forthcoming Darwin College lecture; and what you need to know about bread making.
Glenn Jones hears from Todd Mackintosh of Bare Necessities, the charity which provides Underwear for the Homeless.
Leigh speaks to Kristin-Anne Rutter about the work taking place on the Cambridge Biomedical Campus.
Strictly Come Dancing professionals Karen Hauer and Gorka Marquez tell Alex all about their Latin dance show Firedance coming to Cambridge in March.
Alex finds out about the University of the Third Age in Cambridge (U3AC) in a new monthly feature; today she chats to Maggie Balshaw, Director of Studies, about the range of creative arts subjects on offer.
Covid-19 has cost some city and large town centres in the East of England more than half a year’s worth of potential takings since March 2020. Central Cambridge is worst affected, losing 40 weeks of sales between the first lockdown and Omicron’s onset. Julian speaks to Valentine Quinio, an analyst with Centre for Cities, which is behind the study.
Leigh talks to local artist, John Lyons, about being his Trinidad upbringing and being part of a new exhibition featuring Caribbean British art at Tate Britain.
Debuts. Leigh Chambers' guest is Jo Browning Wroe talking about her debut novel, A Terrible Kindness set in Cambridge and Aberfan. Poet, Doireann Ni Ghriofa chats about her first work in prose, A Ghost In The Throat, and the epic eighteenth-century Irish poem that inspired it. And married couple, Kiran Millwood Hargreave and artist, Tom De Freston, discuss working together as writer and illustrator on their first children’s book, Julia and the Shark.
Emma Marchant and critics Victoria Ayre, Mark Walsh and Simon West review Boiling Point, the Tragedy of Macbeth, Kenneth Branagh’s Belfast, the reboots of Scream and Nightmare Alley and George Clooney’s The Tender Bar.
Ian meets former Rackham primary school pupil, Elise Gallois, to hear about her work as a polar scientist.
Tim Willett presents Cambridge 105 Radio's flagship show dedicated to local and unsigned music including exclusive first plays of the new singles from Shambertans and HUNTAR.
Neil Whiteside finds out about this year's Snowdrop Stroll from Tony Savill of Newmarket Rotary Club and Christine Rawlinson of Newmarket Lions.
Neil Whiteside speaks to Dr Sam Brockington, Curator of the CU Botanic Garden, about working with Sir David Attenborough and his team on The Green Planet.
Penny Miles has the latest news about NGS gardens across Cambridgeshire that will be opening in the coming weeks.
In this week’s From The Pavilion: Lockdown Podcast, England fast bowler Mark Wood joins Ollie Slack, Callum Guest and Alex Sears to reminisce over last summer’s Cricket World Cup Final […]