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Every Can Counts!

RADIO WOKING APRIL 2020
 
I was joined by Chris Latham-Warde from Every Can Counts and Rick Hindley from Alurpro the aluminium packagin recyling organisation.
 
They were reacting to research that has shown a massive increase in packaging recycling levels since the start of lockdown. There is concern that this figure will decrease as lockdown eases. How can we encourage postive behaviour around recycling when out and about?
 
www.everycancounts.co.uk

Link Able

RADIO WOKING 15TH APRIL 2021
 
 
I spoke to Jamie Evans from Woking based charity Link Able. Jamie talks about the work they do, the challenges faced during Covid Lockdown, and a new life skills course that is running for people with Learning Disabilities.
 
www.linkable.org.uk

Forest of Memories

RADIO WOKING BREAKFAST
MARCH 2021
I spoke to Salmaan Nasser, founder of The Forest of Memories. Salmaan told me how he hopes this initiative  will help those who lost loved ones during the pandemic. We hear about the Forest of Memories in Runnymede and how those who we lost can be honoured through the planting of a tree and a online tribute.
www.theforestofmemories.com
 

A Year in a tent!

RADIO WOKING BREAKFAST
MARCH 2021
 
We hear the amazing story of  10 year old Freddie Owen from Woking. Freddie has spend every night for almost a year sleeping in a tent in his garden. He  is raising money for The Trussell Trust and hoping to help feed those children who are in need of basic food. I spoke to Freddie and his Mum Nicola 
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/freddie-owen123
 
 
 
 

The Far North

RADIO WOKING
LARA ON SUNDAY 28TH MARCH 2020
Lee Wylding joins Matt and I to talk about his solo project The Far North.  We talk about the effects of covid on promoting and album, and hear about Lee's music and influences.
 
www,thefarnorth.co.uk
 

Eleanor Ramona

RADIO WOKING
LARA ON SUNDAY 21ST MARCH 2021
 
 Eleanor Ramona is a Guildford based singer song writer. She joined me to talk about her life and her mental health journey, also how she has got her music on a prime time ITV series.

KEEP OFF THE RAILS!

RADIO WOKING 
WEDNESDAY BREAKFAST 17TH MARCH 2021
 
I spoke to Alan Spence from Network Rail. Alan explained how they predict an increase in trespass on the line as we head out of lock down and in to the Easter holidays.  There is a website full of resources  highlighting the danger of trespassing on railways at www.youvstrain.co.uk

The Plants that are a Danger to our Feline Friends

RADIO WOKING
SUNDAY 14TH MARCH 2021
 
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 Maddison Rogers- Senior Advocacy & Government Relations Officer at Cats Protection joined me to discuss the hidden danger of plants and flowers like Lillies  in our homes when we have cats about.  This is especialy important  to highlight in the run up to Mothers Day
To find out more about which plants are a danger to cats visit:
Plants Poisonous to Cats – Our Guide | Cats Protection
 
 

Sign of the Times for West Byfleet

RADIO WOKING  MARCH 2021
 
 
Councillor Amanda Boote who represents Byfleet and West Byfleet tells me about how pioneering use of local funding has enabled the purchase of new signs for West Byfleet as well as other items for the community.  Amanda explains what else is in the pipline for Byfleet and West Byfleet, and the process of getting these new signs installed.

Back to Class

RADIO WOKING 
THURSDAY 11TH MARCH 2020
After months of home learning youngsters up and down the country have now returned to a physical class room. What was that transition back to class like? and how was the home schooling experience? I spoke to  Jamie, Mia, and their dad Jon to share their expereinces of these very unusal times.