Talk Torbay: Recent Episodes
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Boo's by Alison Hernandez
Speaking with Tracey Cabache, Torbay Community Development Trust. £6m winning lottery bid too www.torbaycdt.org.uk
Mandy Pearse runs Seashell Communications and Teignmouth & Dawlish Social Media Cafe. www.seashellcommunications.com
David Watson, Chair of Gt Yarmouth's Tourism BID on how to maximise success www.greatyarmouthbid.co.uk and www.gyta.com
Mo Aswat from Mosaic Partnerships presented to Torbay Business Forum about the potential for a super-BID
Carolyn Custerson from the English Riviera Tourism Company explains at Torbay Business Forums event
Paul owner of the Coffee House in St Marychurch promotes their new offer. www.facebook.com/coffeehouse
Nicholas Hall from Space Savers explains national hoarding week and how he can help www.spacesaversdevon.com
Michelle Benson, Bank Manager explains the purpose of a tea and talk to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimers during Alzheimer's Awareness Week www.alzheimers.org.uk
Lee Kerslake, active member of Kitson Park Friends talks about the chocolate to be found today in the park and its free!
Suzannah Jones, a local Mum talks a out how she got started to help regenerate Torquay Town Centre. her market is open 10-4 today Sat 30th March at Castle Circus, Torquay. Details of other market dates www.torbayfamilymarket.co.uk
A podcast of my resignation letter to the Mayor of Torbay. This is to ensure people are aware of my reasons and there is no misunderstanding. I hope it helps clarify things.
Mike Lister, Publicity Officer,(& Star Rower!) Paignton Rowing Club www.paigntonarc.co.uk @rowpaignton explains how you can help achieve the club fulfil their refurbishment ambition
Guy Henderson, Digital Publisher, www.thisissouthdevon.co.uk explains how to get your community info onto the local newspaper website in Torbay
Nick Powe, Owner of Kents Cavern and Chair of the Geopark Organisation in Torbay aka The English Riviera explains its importance
Jonathan from the LGiU explains the role of Cllr Achievement Awards 2013 www.lgiu.org.uk
Cllr Christine Scouler, Executive Lead for Adult Social Care and Older People talks about the community alarm service in Torbay http://www.torbaylifeline.co.uk/
Charles Uzzell, Director of Place and Resources, Torbay Council explains the £1.385m Coastal Communities Fund received for Torbay. www.torbay.gov.uk/news
Podcast of an article published by The Guardian on 4 February 2013. Working lives: using podcasts to improve my local engagement by Cllr Alison Hernandez
Active resident Laura Cameron talks about the decision tonight at Full Council to decide to close Chestnut Nursery in Brixham in August with consultation extended until 15th May to find alternative options
Donna Blanche, Chief Executive of Springbourne Family Centre in Boscombe, Bournemouth and Cllr Chris Wakefield talk about what they do in terms of supporting families in need. www.facebook.com/springbournefamilycentre
Torbay constituency MP Adrian Sanders and Totnes Constituency MP Dr Sarah Wollaston talk about their support for the area. www.adriansanders.org.uk and www.drsarah.org.uk
The UK Ambassador and Permanent Delegate to UNESCO will be visiting Torbay to learn about our global Geopark status
Norrms McNamara speaks about his efforts to raise awareness of the issues affecting people with Dementia @norrms
Kim Thornton, Enterprise Coach, Outset Torbay talks about the demand from new businesses to understand social media
Curtis Goss @pano360devon is helping people understand the potential of google. He's at Parkfield, Paignton until 1pm today offering his help for free.
A free drop-in session to learn about social media at Parkfield, Paignton. 10-1pm Tues 29th Jan
Two Torbay Councillors have been shortlisted for national awards by the Local Government & Information Unit. Cllr David Thomas, Deputy Mayor for Community Champion of the Year and Cllr Alison Hernandez for Online Cllr.
Tracey Cabache, newly appointed Company Secretary for Torbay Community Partnerships Limited
Cllr Peter Addis, St Marychurch Ward promoting the improvements to Babbacombe Downs this year
Cllr David Thomas, Deputy Mayor of Torbay Council speaks in support of the Blue Sea Food business on Paignton Harbour
Cllr Chris Lewis, Executive Lead for Schools, Children & Families talks about the subsidy changes to school transport in Torbay
Simon Sherbersky, Chairman of Trustees CVA Torbay talks about new developments in the voluntary world
John Doherty, owner of Dot's Pantry, Torquay discussing the parking review by Torbay Council
Cllr Robert Excell, Safer Communities and Transport explaining the process of the Parking charges review for Torbay
Cllr Chris Lewis, Executive Lead for Schools, Children and Families talks about Torbay Council's Mayoral decision to support Citizen's Advice.
Abbe Brooks-Weir - Chairperson of Friends of Lindisfarne Way Park, The Willows, Torquay. www.folwp.co.uk