Episodes
The NHS 'soup and shake' diet that was trialled with diabetes patients in Derbyshire is now being rolled-out to thousands more people across England.
GP Kriss Owen from Ilkeston's Littlewick Medical Centre explained to Paul Stacey how the diet can improve and reverse type 2 diabetes, whilst patient Karen shared her story of starting on the plan with the support available.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 21st August 2024.
A fundraiser for Risley-based Treetops Hospice is closing soon, as the Moonlight Walk event in Derby City Centre is only just over two weeks away. Katharine and Vic from Treetops spoke to Paul Stacey about the fun 5k or 10k walk on 6th September and how sponsorship supports the services provided locally.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 19th August 2024.
Emma Duthie hosts. Jeff Martin speaks with our friends Richard and Rachel from Richdale Sofas, based in Ilkeston who are celebrating their 20th business anniversary in 2024. Sarah Buck has more business news too.
Erewash Borough Council is looking for volunteers to help designers revamp its website, with the aim of making it more useful for residents. Leader, Councillor James Dawson, also spoke to Paul Stacey about new ways to get the latest news from the council and the latest developments as part of the Long Eaton Town Deal.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 12th August 2024.
From Long Eaton, Abbie Breakwell will be heading to Paris later this year for the 2024 Paris Paralympics, to play Wheelchair Tennis for Team GB.
In her chat with Erewash Sound, she talks about the rigorous training, the struggles she's faced, and her chance encounter with the sport when she was younger!
To celebrate Erewash Borough Council's fiftieth anniversary, the Erewash Museum has been hosting an exhibition of postcards which show people's favourite places in the borough.
Our reporter Ben Mellor went down to the museum and spoke with various staff members and doodling kids to find out more about what was going on.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 9th August 2024.
In this edition, Sally Peacock speaks with William Barron from Bespoke Funeral Care of Ilkeston. Emma Duthie hosts and Sarah Buck brings you some more regional business news too.
Caroline Greatorex of the Ilkeston Community Theatre and Festival sat down with Paul Stacey on the Erewash Sound Breakfast Show to give a flavour as to what's going on.
It'll come to town between the 12th and 17th of August, full of interesting and entertaining events for all to see.
You can find out more at: https://www.ictaf.org/
Broadcast on the Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 07th August 2024.
Emma hosts. Hear Sally in conversation with Liz Handley from Graphic Results, a graphic design company established in 1998. Mike sits in for Sarah to wrap up the latest regional business news too.
Over a hundred people competed at the MFA Bowl in Ilkeston on 2 August 2024 as part of the British Transplant Games - aiming to raise awareness of organ donation, and encourage transplant patients to keep fit and active.
What started as an idea just months ago, The Rotary Club of Sawley has now formed after an incredible response from the local community. Jayne Hopkins spoke to Paul Stacey about the 'Tribute to Elvis' night being held to celebrate the launch of the newly formed organisation.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 2nd August 2024.
Opportunity to learn on your doorstep - Leanne Parry at Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service
With centres in Cotmanhay and in Long Eaton, there's a great array of learning opportunites with Derbyshire Adult Community Education Service.
Leanne Parry from Derbyshire County Council spoke to Paul Stacey about the courses offered and that it is never too late to learn!
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 29th July 2024.
New CEO of Erewash Voluntary Action, James Bromley spoke to Paul Stacey about the work of the organisation and it's importance to voluntary groups.
James also highlighted that Derbyshire County Council is currently consulting on changes to discretionary grants which could affect community groups and voluntary organisations like Erewash Voluntary Action.
The consultation is available here: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/have-your-say-on-future-of-discretionary-grants.aspx
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 26th July 2024.
Hosted by Emma Duthie, Sally speaks with Roddy from Sunshine Dental. Sarah brings you another round up of regional business news too.
At Sandiacre Court Care Centre, one of their residents, Ken, was interviewed by Emma from Erewash Sound. Ken spoke about his life since joining the home, his past (appearing on University Challenge) and why he loves living with Sandiacre Court Care Centre.
'Erew-Arts' Richard chats to Hayley from Your Chance Productions about all things Agatha Christie by Erewash Sound
Having just reached the halfway point of his 100-day challenge to swim a mile every day, disabled swimmer Steve Webster spoke to Paul Stacey about the condition FND and the charity FND Dimensions that he is fundraising for.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 15th July 2024.
'Erew-Arts' Richard chats to Alice from Kaleidoscope Players about their 35th Birthday concert by Erewash Sound
Ben Mellor talks to all the candidates standing in Erewash parlimentary seat in 2024.
Listen to how Marie began to write her first children's story with a gardening connection and how long it took for her to write it.
The history of the railway in Long Eaton is now being displayed on a set of new information panels located around the railway station.
Volunteer station adopter, Ian Mitchell spoke to Paul Stacey on a tour of the station, talking about the work of the Long Eaton Station Adopters and some of the topics covered in the new history boards for passengers to read whilst they wait for their train.
An extended version of the interview broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 1st July 2024.
'Erew-Arts' Richard chats to the cast of Annie Get Your Gun performed by EMUS by Erewash Sound
Emma hosts, as Sally speaks with Darren Mudd from Ilkeston Web Design. Sarah wraps up some of the latest regional business news too.
Paul Stacey sits in for Emma Duthie with another chance to hear an interview with Sheralynn and Harry Steare, after he became the co-owner of a Borrowash-based bar with pro-footballer Ben Osborne - The Lonely Boy.
This interview was first broadcast in 2023.
Sarah has the very latest business news for the borough and region.
On Saturday 22nd June, Insight Community Project and Long Eaton Settlers Legacy Association are holding a celebration event for the local Windrush community.
Daniel from Insight Community Project joined Paul Stacey to chat about the upcoming event.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 21st June 2024.
Lighting-up the streets of Derby city centre with colourful outfits, the Moonlight Walk fundraiser for Treetops returns this September.
Katharine and Vic from Treetops Hospice in Risley spoke to Paul Stacey about the event and how the fundraising supports local hospice services.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 19th June 2024.
Gardener Steve is live from Gardener's World and has some great news of a local collaboration that has won a Platinum Award.
Emma Duthie hosts another chance to hear an interview with Sarah and Alice from Long Eaton-based Fostering Solutions in conversation with Sally. Sarah Buck rounds up more of the latest business news too.
Fresh from the pool at Victoria Park Leisure Centre in Ilkeston, disabled swimmer Steve Webster joined Paul Stacey to talk about his swimming challenge.
It is all to raise awareness and funding for FND Dimensions which supports people with Functional Neurological Disorder. Steve is swimming 1 mile a day for 100 days consecutively.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 5th June 2024.
During Volunteers Week, Kat Russell, Volunteer Co-ordinator at Erewash Voluntary Action joined Paul Stacey to talk about the positive effects of volunteering and how to get involved with opportunities locally.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Tuesday 4th June 2024.