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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Supporting local people to live independently - Pauline from The Helpful Bureau
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
Pauline Czarny, Home Support Co-Ordinator for The Helpful Bureau, spoke to Paul Stacey about the services offered by the Stapleford-based charity, including those within the home, befriending and regular social activities and trips. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 10th December 2025.
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Treat your health to a new year's resolution - Nitin from Jaysons Pharmacy
Monday, 8 December 2025
Nitin Lakhani, Superintendent Pharmacist at Jaysons Pharmacy in Long Eaton, spoke to Paul Stacey about new year's resolutions with a health focus, with support available for stopping smoking, losing weight and exercising. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 8th December 2025.
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Using light to promote reflection: The Illuminated Arboretum at the NMA
Sunday, 7 December 2025
Neill Martin-Hoare gives a personal, poignant, insight into how the NMA use the art forms of light & sound to create a multi-generational experience to both celebrate festivities and remember all those who have served for their countries. This candid, beautiful, chat with Kirsty of Arts & Toast on Sunday Breakfast is one not to miss. Tickets are on sale now for this limited event via the National Memorial Arboretum.
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Drama Incorporated announce their upcoming show
Sunday, 7 December 2025
Lizzie from Drama Incorporated chats with Kirsty on Arts & Toast on Sunday Breakfast about the new show, Treasure Island. Get an insiders insight into the world of directing and prepping for a show including improvisation workshops and how a chance meeting with a BSL interpreter has led to this year's show becoming more accessible. Tickets are on sale now.
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Bleed kits delivered to Ilkeston pubs after fundraising - Erewash MP Adam Thomspon
Friday, 5 December 2025
In his regular monthly slot, Member of Parliament for Erewash, Adam Thompson gave an update to Paul Stacey on bleed kits for Ilkeston pubs after successful fundraising, plus notes on the budget and what is happening in Parliament before Christmas recess. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 5th December 2025.
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TOASTED Ceramic Fair returns to Long Eaton Art Room - David, Claire and Erin
Wednesday, 3 December 2025
With Long Eaton Art Room set to host the TOASTED Ceramic Fair again this year on 6th December, exhibiting artists David, Claire and Erin spoke to Paul Stacey about their love of clay, and what visitors can expect at the free entry event. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 3rd December 2025.
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Free parking for all of December, plus ground broken on Long Eaton projects - Councillor James Dawson
Monday, 1 December 2025
Leader of Erewash Borough Council, Councillor James Dawson spoke to Paul Stacey in his regular monthly update with news of free parking all December, ground being broken on Long Eaton town deal projects and new food waste collections starting in 2026. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 1st December 2025.
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Cinderella panto this December - Jackie from Ilkeston Theatre Company
Friday, 28 November 2025
Ahead of their run from Wednesday 3rd to Saturday 6th December, Jackie from Ilkeston Theatre Company spoke to Paul Stacey about Cinderella, this year's fun family pantomime. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 28th November 2025.
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The Erewash Sound Business Show - 25th November 2025
Friday, 28 November 2025
Sally Peacock speaks with Sarah Saxton of CPG Therapy and Wellbeing Support, going in-depth about how we can make a positive impact on well-being in the workplace, in business and for solo-preneurs. Scott Marshall has another business news round up too.
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Ilkeston Community Carol Service supported by The Royal Foundation - Lord-Lieutenant of Derbyshire Elizabeth Fothergill CBE
Wednesday, 26 November 2025
Ilkeston is set to host the ‘Together at Christmas’ Community Carol Service, supported by The Royal Foundation of The Prince and Princess of Wales, at St Mary's Church on 9th December. The Lord Lieutenant of Derbyshire, Elizabeth Fothergill CBE spoke to Paul Stacey about the event bringing the community together. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 26th November 2025.
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Littlest Yak book is being brought to life at Lakeside Arts this Christmas
Monday, 24 November 2025
Actress & Director, Emily and Barra, take time out of their busy rehearsals to chat about how they've worked with the author and illustrator of "The Littlest Yak" to bring this wonderful story to life for audiences in the East Midlands, this Christmas.
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Ilkeston Theatre Company are bringing the Ball to town!
Monday, 24 November 2025
Luke and Louise from Ilkeston Theatre Company chat with Kirsty on Arts & Toast about their upcoming pantomime "Cinderella", being performed at Presley Bar & Suite at the start of December.
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Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to The Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton
Monday, 24 November 2025
Ilkeston Studio Players are celebrating their 80th anniversary with a run of Jesus Christ Superstar at the Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton in January 2026. Julia and her mum, members of the creative team at ISP, chatted with Kirsty on Arts & Toast and filled her in on all they have in store for this iconic rock opera musical.
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The Erewash Sound Business Show - 18th November 2025
Saturday, 22 November 2025
Sally Peacock presents part 2 of an interview with the owners of NG Magazines, as the business approaches its 20th anniversary, with Ali and Cat did before, about adversities and what small businesses do. Scott Marshall brings you another Business News Round up and Simon Robinson has another business brief too.
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The Erewash Sound Business Show - 11th November 2025
Saturday, 22 November 2025
Sally Peacock presents part 1 of an interview with the owners of NG Magazines, as the business approaches its 20th anniversary, about what partners Ali and Cat did before, what launching a magazine was like in the days before layouts were done on a computer, and what drives them everyday. Helen Purcell brings you another Business News Round up and Simon Robinson has another business brief.
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A community bookshop celebrates one year on the highstreet
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Liz Harrow of Bizy Lizy Books, on the marketplace in Heanor, talks about her hopes of becoming a community hub of positivity and vibrancy all through a shared love of books and the Arts. She joins Kirsty on Art & Toast on Sunday Breakfast.
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Rock Choir celebrate their 20th year with gig at BP Pulse Live Arena in Birmingham
Tuesday, 18 November 2025
Xander-Jaymes of Rock Choir chats with Kirsty on Arts & Toast on Sunday breakfast about their upcoming birthday gig including rock choir leaders plus guest artists Emelie Sande, Sam Ryder and Russell Watson.
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Festive Derby returns to the city for another year!
Monday, 17 November 2025
Stacy Williams, Events & Partnership Development Manager for Derby City Council chats with Kirsty on Arts & Toast on Sunday Breakfast about how she plans for the Festive Derby events every year. From light trails to real ice rinks, find out just how to organise such an event for families across the city and beyond, every year.
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Knife crime awareness events in Ilkeston - PCSO Helen Brown and Sgt. Matt Duffield
Monday, 17 November 2025
Operation Sceptre focuses on prevention of knife crime, PCSO Helen Brown and Sgt. Matt Duffield from Derbyshire Constabulary spoke to Paul Stacey about their work in schools, alongside community awareness events in Ilkeston this weekend. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 17th November 2025.
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Making amateur dramatics more accessible: a groundbreaking project in the East Midlands.
Sunday, 16 November 2025
Becky Morley from LEOS chats about her voluntary work with The Lasting Project: a new, groundbreaking initiative which aims to make amateur dramatics more accessible for audience, cast and crew across the East Midlands. Using LEOS' shows, The Lasting Project is paving the way and professional theatres are listening to their work, too.
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Help with winter coughs, colds and flu - Nitin from Jaysons Pharmacy
Friday, 14 November 2025
Nitin Lakhani, Superintendent Pharmacist at Jaysons Pharmacy in Long Eaton, spoke to Paul Stacey about winter coughs and colds, with advice available from your local pharmacy and practical steps we can take to stay well. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 14th November 2025.
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Growing 'Sole Mates' group walking every Sunday - Liam, Ashley and Laura
Monday, 10 November 2025
Liam Robinson, Ashley Johnson and Laura Elvey spoke to Paul Stacey about their new walking group 'Sole Mates' that is growing its participants each week, and providing a safe space for people to talk and improve their mental health. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 10th November 2025.
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The Erewash Sound Business Show - 4th November 2025
Thursday, 6 November 2025
Sally Peacock speaks with Sam of Tiny Talk (Erewash). Sam's business is a part of a franchise which offers baby signing and toddler talking classes to families in and around Long Eaton and Ilkeston. She is sharing her stories right from attending classes herself to buying into the franchise and running business since 2016. Helen Purcell has another business news round up too.
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Monthly breakfast club for armed forces veterans - Robert Walker
Wednesday, 5 November 2025
Robert Walker from Stapleford and Sandiacre Armed Forces Veterans Breakfast Club spoke to Paul Stacey about the monthly Saturday drop-in sessions held in Sandiacre. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 5th November 2025.
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Remembrance Sunday Special: Derbyshire's John Tams chats with Kirsty about War Horse
Tuesday, 4 November 2025
You may know of John his five decades within the performing arts whether that be as Rifleman Daniel Hagman in the Sharpe TV series or from his multi award winning folk albums. Described by MOJO as "one of the ultimate British songwriters", within this Remembrance Sunday special John talks about how the "filing cabinet of songs" in his mind led to being invited to be a part of the War Horse creative team and why the story of Warhorse is still poignant now, in 2025, as it was when the stage show premiered in 2007.
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Fireworks, Christmas lights and new Long Eaton bridge on the way - Councillor James Dawson
Monday, 3 November 2025
In his regular monthly slot, Councillor James Dawson spoke to Paul Stacey about a busy calendar of events with civic remembrance services, fireworks display and Christmas lights switch-ons this month. Plus work to start on new bridge to West Park from Long Eaton Town Deal funding. Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 3rd November 2025.
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The Erewash Sound Business Show - 28th October 2025
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Sally Peacock speaks with Andy from G.T Edwards Funeral Services, a family business approaching its 100th anniversary, about how a business with such traditional roots keeps up with current trends and how they make transitions into new ideas smoothly. We'd like to apologise for the sound issues during this interview and thank you for your patience whilst listening. Helen Purcell has another business news round up too.
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Olivier award winning show coming to Nottingham Concert Hall
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Vanya Polunin, son of the creator of the iconic Slava's Snow Show" chats with Kirsty on Arts & Toast about what it's like to have a clown as a dad and how this iconic show has managed to last 32 years touring the world, encouraging people of all ages and culture to remember how to "play". Slava's snow show will be at Nottingham Concert Hall from 29 October until 2 November 2025.
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Neal Forster of Derbyshire Open Arts discusses his love of art to support him with his chronic illness
Tuesday, 21 October 2025
Local Artist, and Derbyshire Open Art's Stanton-By-Dale's co-ordinator, Neal Forster has a chat with Kirsty on Arts & Toast on Sunday Breakfast about his art, his growth in confidence in selling his work and the plans for Derbyshire Open Art's 2026 exhibition, happening 23 - 25 May 2026.
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The road for independent artists: how one Derbyshire star lives her dream by applying for funding.
Friday, 17 October 2025
Local independent artist Terrianne talks with Kirsty, on Arts & Toast on Sunday Breakfast, about the impact of her set at YNot Festival, funding for artists and her hope for an upcoming vinyl release of her single "Daffodils" by Christmas.
