Episodes
Arts & Toast's Kirsty Corbett chats with Derby Theatre's youth theatre team about their upcoming hosting of the National Connections Festival. The weekend will see the theatre host five other youth theatres as they all perform original plays as part of the National Theatre's annual event. Derby Theatre youth ambassadors Evie, Georgina and Hope talk about the roles both on and off stage alongside Derby Theatre's Young Artist & Participant Producer Harry Kingston. Tickets are available for the weekend, running from 23 - 26 April, via the Derby Theatre website.
Sometimes we just need to share our joy and hobbies and if you've been looking for a place to share your gardening highs and lows, the West Hallam Gardening Club might be just the group for you.
Gardener Steve takes you on a weekly journey to developing and sustaining twelve months of colour and interest for your garden. Don't settle for less than the beauty that you deserve.
Catch up with Gardener Steve and the Borrowash in Bloom Easter raffle!
It's time to start thinking about the summer ahead and what you want to get out of your garden. Gardener Steve takes you through the things you can start now for a glorious display.
Shout-out to Shipley Community Garden and Chaucer Junior School. Gardener Steve keeps you updated with his Shipley Community Garden seed papers, and the spring development with Chaucer Junior's floral displays.
Gardener Steve talks you through nurturing and protecting your seeds this spring whilst we wait for the cold nights to slip away. Sowing not your thing? that's okay, Steve has just the solution for you.
James Archer from Energy for Erewash spoke to Paul Stacey about the not for profit organisation, and the free energy saving advice that will be on offer from experts at events in Ilkeston and Long Eaton this month.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 11th March 2026.
Tickets are now on sale for LEOS upcoming production of "The Wedding Singer" heading to Trent College in Long Eaton. Kirsty of Arts & Toast was able to catch up with the director & chorerographer to find out how rehearsals are going.
Playwright John Booker is bringing his new work to the Brunswick Inn in Derby. The play which focuses on two friends, Jack & luke. The pair are catching up on 3 years apart due to Luke being in prison & Jack never visiting. The play promises to be funny, raw & heartbreakingly human. Kirsty chatted with John about the plays themes and why it HAD to be premiered at the pub.
Gardener Steve shares his top tips to keep your garden colourful and interesting all year round.
Gardener Steve talks you through growing and keeping gorgeous camilias.
Have you sorted out your Mother's Day gift yet? No? Gardener Steve has just the thing for you.
Gardener Steve catches up with the Erewash Museum Gardening volunteers and shares how you can get involved.
Gardener Steve helps you to get more from your snowdrop and crocus bulbs.
Gardener Steve takes you through your spud growing journey, as he follows along with Chaucer Junior's.
Have you ever heard of the Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton? Kirsty, from Arts & Toast, chats with the Head of the committee, Paul Norris, to learn more about the venue and find out why this community and volunteer-run theatre is bucking the trend to see sold-out performances.
Applause Youth Dance Festival, run by Fabric Dance, welcomes young dancers aged 11 to 24 from all backgrounds, dance genres, and levels of experience to perform in this vibrant celebration of regional youth dance. Kirsty, from Arts & Toast, was able to find out what is planned for the festival, taking place at the Royal Concert Hall in Nottingham.
Adam Thompson reflects on National Apprenticeship Week, a visit to see Ilkeston Brass Brand rehearse and his recent work on a Bill Committee. He also discusses his work on STFC research funding and attending a Manor Foundation family football day during half-term.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 6th March 2026.
Marking Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Victoria Tewson from Robin Cancer Trust spoke to Paul Stacey about some common myths, and the signs and symptoms to look out for.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 4th March 2026.
Mike from SSAFA, the Armed Forces charity, spoke to Paul Stacey about a new monthly breakfast club for veterans that starts on Saturday 28th March at Ilkeston Town Football Club.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Tuesday 3rd March 2026.
Join Gardener Steve as he takes you through 12 months of colour so you can keep your garden flourishing all year.
Gaardener Steve catches you up with the latest from Borrowash in Bloom!
Gardener Steve catches you up on what the Friends of Markeaton Park have been up to with the park's walled garden restoration.
Kirsty was able to chat with Terrianne about her upcoming homecoming gig, which will also
see her supported by Daisy Peacock & Emma Buckley and one surprise act to be announced on the day. The gig kicks off at 3pm on Sunday 8 March 2026 at the Victoria Inn in Derby and under 18s are able to attend.
Is it time to whip your mower out for the first time this year? Gardener Steve takes you through signs of readiness so that you can get mowing and get growing.
Gardener Steve takes you through his visit to the Broomfield Hall winter event as we say goodbye to winter, and welcome in the spring.
In his regular monthly update, Councillor James Dawson, Leader of Erewash Borough Council spoke to Paul Stacey about the budget, with free car parking set to be introduced at weekends, and a freeze in the organisation's share of Council Tax.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 2nd March 2026.
By Esther Ogonya.
The Bridge Inn in Sandiacre is collecting birthday cards for Amelia Kolpa who will be spending her 8th birthday in palliative care and is aiming to smash the record for most cards received.
Kirsty Corbett spoke Isaac Neilson about his campaign to play a gig a day throughout 2026 to highlight the lack of support within the UK music industry for grassroot musicians, all being documented via his Instagram account.