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Soft Plastic Recycling

RADIO WOKING 
BREAKFAST 14TH JULY 2021
I spoke to Anna Holt from the Co-op. Anna told me all about a new scheme to make it easier to recycle soft plastics in store.
 
Soft Plastic Recycling - Co-op (coop.co.uk)
 

Time to say Thank You

RADIO WOKING 
LARA ON SUNDAY 04TH JULY 2021
 
On National Thank You Day I spoke to Etiquette coach William Hanson. William told me about new research suggesting that when we say thanks often we don't actually mean it. We also talk about National Thank You day and how we can use it as an opportunity to show our appreciation.
 Find out more about Thank You Day here

Keeping your cool in the heat

RADIO WOKING
LARA ON SUNDAY 11 JULY 2021
 
I spoke to  Martyn Bridges from Worcester Bosch and Graeme Maidment prof of air conditioning and refrigeration at London South Bank  University. We discussed new research suggesting we struggle in the heat, looking at the impact of that how we can make things more comfortable as the temperature increases.

Things are blooming at West Byfleet station

RADIO WOKING 
WEDNESDAY 07TH JULY 2021
I spoke to Rebecca Bradshaw from the West Byfleet Community Gardening Project
Rebecca told me about the work they have being doing with flowers and plants at West Byfleet station and how it has brought the community together.

Slow cooking in Woking

RADIO WOKING
THURSDAY 08 JULY
 
John Thurston from Horsell told me how together with his wife, they are crowd funding to provide Slow Cookers for those in need in the community.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk search for The Slow Cooker Project and use Woking as a location.
 

Inclusive Play for Goldsworth Park

RADIO WOKING BREAKFAST
17TH JUNE 2021
 
I spoke to Irene Watson from Goldsworth Park Community Association. Irene told me about plans to refurnish the play area near the lake and make it assessable and inclusive for children with disabilities.
 
 
 

Shop local in Woking

RADIO WOKING BREAKFAST
THURSDAY 17TH JUNE 2021
I spoke to Dominic Brookman who is CEO of My Town, a platform to support independent businesses locally and offer a click and collect and  zero carbon delivery service, giving many the chance to sell online for the very first time. This launches in Woking on Thurs 17th June. 
www.mytownshops.com
 

24 Hour Bible Reading for Christian Aid

RADIO WOKING BREAKFAST 
THURSDAY 29TH APRIL 2021
I was joined by  Rev Lucy Brierley  who is the Minister of Woking United Reformed Church. Lucy told me how the church has evolved during the Covid Lockdowns and how they are planning a 24 hour bible reading to raise money for Christian Aid.
The Bible Reading takes place on from 10am on Sat 8th May until 10am on Sunday 9th May.
 
More info on how to sign up at www.wokingurc.org.uk
 
http://www.christianaid.org.uk
 

SURREY DAY 2021 - INCLUSIVE RADIO IN WOKING

RADIO WOKING BREAKFAST
WEDNESDAY 28TH APRIL 2021
 
 
I spoke to Mark and James who host Its that Friday Feeling on Radio Woking. This show is produced by people with a Learning disability and is truly local and inclusive.
 
It's that Friday Felling goes out every Friday on www.radiowoking.co.uk from 3pm

BIN BUSY ANDREA- A WHEELY GOOD YEAR

RADIO WOKING BREAKFAST
THIRSDAY 29TH APRIL 2021
I had another chat with Andrea Belcher as she completed her year of putting the bins out in fancy dress. She also talks about the reopening of her Micro Pub The Horse and Groom on Chobham High Street.
 
@Binbusyandrea