Episodes
Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Harry Atkinson is on a 2,000-mile charity road trip across Europe with 3 friends in a Reliant Robin! Harry spoke to Paul Stacey on the eighth day, having visited a small champagne producer on the way to Germany’s Nürburgring - how did it go around the racetrack on three wheels?
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 17th April 2026.
Nitin Lakhani, Superintendent Pharmacist at Jaysons Pharmacy in Long Eaton, spoke to Paul Stacey about hay fever - from recognising and treating symptoms, to how your pharmacist can help if symptoms don't improve.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 17th April 2026.
Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Harry Atkinson is on a 2,000-mile charity road trip across Europe with 3 friends in a Reliant Robin! Harry spoke to Paul Stacey on the seventh day, leaving Ilkeston’s twin Châlons-en-Champagne for Germany's Nürburgring racetrack.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Thursday 16th April 2026.
Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Harry Atkinson is on a 2,000-mile charity road trip across Europe with 3 friends in a Reliant Robin! Harry spoke to Paul Stacey on the sixth day, after a 200-mile journey to Ilkeston’s twin Châlons-en-Champagne. Co-driver and owner of the vehicle Matt explained why he bought a three-wheeled vehicle.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 15th April 2026.
Local businessman Richard Ledger spoke to Paul Stacey about the redevelopment of the former M&S and nightclub on Bath Street in Ilkeston, and how local groups can get involved in the transformation into a new cultural centre and community hub.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 15th April 2026.
Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Harry Atkinson is on a 2,000-mile charity road trip across Europe with 3 friends in a Reliant Robin! Harry spoke to Paul Stacey on the fifth day, having yesterday met the Mayor in Long Eaton's twin town Romorantin-Lanthenay, before departing on a 200-mile journey to Ilkeston's twin Châlons-en-Champagne.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Tuesday 14th April 2026.
Your weekly update from the Bloomers. This week Gardener Steve caught up with Draycott in Bloom and Breaston in Bloom to bring you their latest news.
Gardener Steve helps Kay from Shipley Community Garden protect her broad bean seeds as chilly nights linger on. Don't forget you can send your gardening questions to Steve @Erewash Sound Gardening on Facebook.
It's the perfect time to give your lawn a little bit of extra attention and focus on a few pots. Gardener Steve talks you through how to handle moss and get your grass looking great. Chaucer Junior School give us an update on their spring bulbs and footy theme.
Mayor of Erewash, Councillor Harry Atkinson is on a 2,000-mile charity road trip across Europe with 3 friends in a Reliant Robin! Harry and co-driver Luke spoke to Paul Stacey on their fourth day, visiting Long Eaton's twin town Romorantin-Lanthenay.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 13th April 2026.
Kathryn Russell, Community Development & Volunteering Manager at Erewash Voluntary Action, spoke to Paul Stacey about the organisation securing funding for their core services over the next two years. Kat also highlighted the Community Celebration Event taking place in June at West Park.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 13th April 2026.
Kevin Curtis from Canaan Trust spoke to Paul Stacey about the annual fundraiser that will see local residents spending the night outside in Long Eaton Town Centre, raising awareness of homelessness.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 10th April 2026.
In his regular monthly slot, Councillor James Dawson, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, spoke to Paul Stacey about household food waste collections, a new play park that has opened in Ilkeston and a new canal bridge that has arrived in Long Eaton.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 1st April 2026.
Gatepost Theatre is proud to be bringing the much loved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to May Hall at Trent College in Long Eaton from 7 - 11 April 2026. Artistic Director Chris Collington chatted with Kirsty on Arts & Toast on Sunday Breakfast about the upcoming production and why he thinks classics such as this one are making a comeback.
Gardener Steve brings you through another week toward achieving twelve months of colour for your garden. Don't settle for anything less than bright, beaming, and beautiful.
Gardener Steve catches up with the Bloomers again, listen in to hear what they've been up to and what's coming up this spring.
Gardener Steve keeps you up-to-date with the un-bee-lievable updates coming in from our future gardeners, over at Chaucer Junior School. Catch up with this week's special project.
Join the folks over at the Markeaton Park Walled Garden for an Easter egg hunt this Saturday 04th April. Gardener Steve shares more about the day's activities.
Are you suffering with a spot of bulb blindness? Gardner Steve helps you to troubleshoot this common garden issue.
Mike McGhee from Melbourne Operatic Society joins Kirsty on Arts & Toast on Sunday Breakfast to chat about their upcoming show coming to the Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton and how he's preparing for his role as Major-General Stanley in the iconic Gilbert & Sullivan opera. Tickets are on sale now from the Duchess Theatre website.
David William Sampson, GC Pottery and Pippin Peacock discuss the upcoming Toasted Ceramic Fair at Derby Museum and Art Gallery (The Old Library, Wardwick), taking place on 28–29 March 2026. The selected event brings together 37 potters across early-career, mid-range and high-end makers, alongside a pottery tombola, workshops, demos and talks, with free entry and goodie bags for the first 25 visitors each day.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 27th March 2026.
Gardener Steve keeps you up to date with some of his favourite corms, tubers and bulbs ahead of summer. Don't forget to let him know what your favourites are over at the Erewash Sound Gardening Show Facebook page.
Gardener Steve keeps you going with twelve months of colour and interest for your garden. A tough choice this week with so much on offer, so listen in to see if he's chosen what you might have expected. Gardener Steve also takes a visit to the NEC to check out the site of his upcoming border display. Follow along to hear how his journey with Gardener's World blooms and brings back a little bit of childlike joy and wonder.
Gardener Steve keeps you updated with Ockbrook, Borrowash, and Draycott in Bloom. Lots of exciting, and of course beautiful, goings-on across the borough this spring.
Gardener Steve follows Helper Helen's first toe dip into the gardening world, including 'forgetting to label her seeds' ... Also some appreciation for the beautiful blooming blossoms which are bringing joy to us all.
Gardener Steve catches up with the wonderful West Hallam Gardening club, as well as sharing some of his own garden regrets and wins. Join Steve in knuckling down to some solid spring preparation while we wait for the frosts to end and summer to begin.
Matthew Barks, Director of Music at South East Derbyshire Music Centre spoke to Paul Stacey about the charity's work to make playing music accessible to local young people, with weekly sessions taking place in Kirk Hallam.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 25th March 2026.
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.