Erewash Sound Listen Again
Love Music - Love Erewash: Erewash Sound is the local radio station for the Derbyshire borough of Erewash, run by local people from studios in Ilkeston. Our 'Listen Again' service is powered-by SoundCloud, meaning you never need to miss what's happening on your doorstep with interviews, features and shows available for you to listen to whenever it suits you. You can find our live broadcasts 24/7 on 103.5 and 96.8 FM, online at erewashsound.com, on our free to download app and on your smartspeaker - ask it to "Play Erewash Sound".
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Episodes
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Find out about the Duchess Theatre's volunteer-led team
Saturday, 7 March 2026
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.
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Applause Youth Dance Festival is heading to Nottingham
Saturday, 7 March 2026
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.
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National Apprenticeship Week and local community visits - Adam Thompson
Friday, 6 March 2026
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.
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Raising awareness of ovarian cancer - Victoria Tewson
Thursday, 5 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.
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Veterans Breakfast Club to start in Ilkeston this month - Mike from SSAFA
Wednesday, 4 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.
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Gardener Steve 12 months of colour.
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Join Gardener Steve as he takes you through 12 months of colour so you can keep your garden flourishing all year.
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Gardener Steve chats about Borrowas in Bloom and community planters.
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Gaardener Steve catches you up with the latest from Borrowash in Bloom!
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Gardener Steve celebrates the Friends of Markeaton Park.
Tuesday, 3 March 2026
Gardener Steve catches you up on what the Friends of Markeaton Park have been up to with the park's walled garden restoration.
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Terrianne is bringing her band to Derby to celebrate International Women's Day
Monday, 2 March 2026
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.
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Gardener Steve's first mow of the year.
Monday, 2 March 2026
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.
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Gardener Steve visits Broomfield Hall winter event.
Monday, 2 March 2026
Gardener Steve takes you through his visit to the Broomfield Hall winter event as we say goodbye to winter, and welcome in the spring.
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Free car parking at weekends - Councillor James Dawson
Monday, 2 March 2026
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.
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Local pub helps little girl to break birthday card record.
Friday, 27 February 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.
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Isaac Neilson FULL INTERVIEW
Thursday, 26 February 2026
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.
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Gardener Steve - Breaston in Bloom
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Gardener Steve shares some of the recent work done by Breaston in Bloom who've planted a community orchard at a pub!
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Gardener Steve - Twelve Months of Colour.
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Gardener Steve takes you on a weekly journey to cultivating 12 months of colour in your garden.
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Gardener Steve, Borrowash in Bloom.
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Gardener Steve sharing Borrowash in Bloom event where you can weave your very own willow obelisk.
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Gardener Steve talks weeding and mulching. 22/02/26
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Gardener Steve explains why weeding and mulching are so important to your garden's overall wellbeing, and how you can get a little bit of joy from the task.
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Gardener Steve talks about the upcoming Broomfield Hall garden event 22/02/26
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Gardener Steve invites you along to the Broomfield Hall garden event, Sunday, March 1, 2026.
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Gardener Steve talks Shipley Community Garden seed paper and signs of spring from Chaucer Junior School. 22/02/26
Tuesday, 24 February 2026
Gardener Steve chats about the lovely seed paper gifted by Shipley Community Garden, so keep an ear out for updates as he plants and grows them. Chaucer Junior School share picture of their beautiful spring lawn. Brighter days are here and flowers are blooming.
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Country music festival comes to West Hallam - Andy Heafield
Friday, 20 February 2026
Andy Heafield and Rob Wheeler spoke to Paul Stacey about the Hit for Six Outdoor Festival – ‘Nashville Nights’ coming to West Hallam in May. They talked about their passion for country music and how all ages are welcome to the family event. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 20th February 2026.
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Free training that can save lives - Helen Birch from Harmless
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Helen Birch from Harmless, the Centre of Excellence for suicide prevention, spoke to Paul Stacey about vital free training available in Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire, and why the right support can truly save lives. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 18th February 2026.
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Half-term free community fun day at Ilkeston Town FC - Paul Smithurst
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
Paul Smithurst, Director at The Manor Foundation, spoke to Paul Stacey about an open day on Thursday 19th February at Ilkeston Town FC featuring walking football, coaching sessions and partner organisations in attendance. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Tuesday 17th February 2026.
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Gardener Steve talks combing your evergreens
Monday, 16 February 2026
Gardener Steve talks you through evergreen care and the importance of combing your grass.
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Gardener Steve: Shipley Community Garden spread seeds of love.
Monday, 16 February 2026
Gardener Steve talks about the Shipley Community Garden and some wonderful work they've been doing over Valentine's week.
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10,000 toothbrushes for Ilkeston children - Dr Kev Chavda
Monday, 16 February 2026
Kirk Hallam dentist, Dr Kev Chavda spoke to Paul Stacey about an initiative to prevent tooth decay amongst local children, with toothbrushes being delivered to Ilkeston schools. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 16th February 2026.
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Writing East Midlands & Derbyshire Wildlife Trust collaboration
Friday, 13 February 2026
Kirsty Corbett of Arts & Toast spoke with Molly Elson, from Writing East Midlands, about their collaboration with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. The projects have announced a collaboration on their latest writing project “Naturally Connected”. The free project invites young people aged 11-16years to connect with nature, improve their writing and literacy skills and have the opportunity to gain a Level 2 Qualification in “Leading a Project for Positive Change”.
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Random acts of kindness for Valentine's from Shipley Community Garden
Friday, 13 February 2026
Kay and Brandon from Shipley Community Garden group spoke to Paul Stacey about how everyone deserves appreciation and a little token of love and not just on February 14th. The community group is calling for volunteers and visitors to see the lovely garden. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 13th February 2026.
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Charity’s vital delivery van stolen in Long Eaton - Cyrilyn Moore from Operation Orphan
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
Cyrilyn Moore from charity Operation Orphan spoke to Paul Stacey about the Forget-Me-Notts local project that delivers beds to those in need, to ensure children get a good night's sleep. The charity is appealing for help following the theft of their vital delivery van from Long Eaton. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 11th February 2026.
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Feeling inspired by the Olympics?
Monday, 9 February 2026
Kirsty pops down the road to Sutton-in-Ashfield to speak with GB Figure Skater & British Ice Skating coach Beth Whiteman plus two of her students - Marli & Paige - to find out more about the challenges faced by the sports upcoming athletes.
