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New Ilkeston play park and new Long Eaton bridge - Councillor James Dawson

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.

Award winning am-dram group is bringing Oklahoma to Long Eaton

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.

Twelve Months of Colour

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.

The Bloomers

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.

Chaucer Junior School

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.

Markeaton Park Easter Hunt

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.

Bulb Blindness

Are you suffering with a spot of bulb blindness? Gardner Steve helps you to troubleshoot this common garden issue.

Melbourne Operatic Society talk pirates with Kirsty on Arts & Toast

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.

Free Entry Ceramic Fair - TOASTED at Derby Museum

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.

Corms, tubers and bulbs for summer.

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.

Twelve months of colour and a Visit to the Gardener's World NEC site.

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.

The Bloomers

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.

Mystery seeds and blooming blossoms.

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.

Catching up with West Hallam Gardenign club, and spring prep.

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.

Getting Derbyshire's young people playing musical instruments - Matthew Barks from SEDMC

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.