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Paul Presents The Dung Beatles with Steve Hillier | The Beatles band that everyone is talking about.
Paul Presents Berkshire Youth with Sarah Emery and Sarah Atkinson | Berkshire Youth (formerly Berkshire Association of Clubs for Young People) has been serving the young people of Berkshire, delivering excellent and highly efficient youth support services for 80 years
Paul Presents Nutritional Therapy with Mark Bennett | Mark Bennett is a functionally trained Nutritional Therapist (essentially a nutritional scientist working in clinical practice).
Paul Presents ARK with Anna Forbes | Anna Forbes co-ordinates and manages the volunteers for practical conservation and restoration projects for Action for the River Kennet.
Paul Presents Wild to Wonderful with Cathy Cornish | Creating a soul for your garden.
Paul Presents Charlotte White Interiors with Charlotte White | Interior design that creates beautifully authentic and timeless spaces to live in.
Paul Presents The Law with Tara Byrne | Tara qualified as a solicitor in June 2017 and have over 10 years’ experience handling clinical negligence claims having cross qualified through CILEx.
Paul Presents Perspective Matters with Jim Trotter | So what's the plan? Even the most talented leaders need new perspectives........
Paul Presents Early Help and Prevention with Laura Taylor | Their purpose is to ensure that everything they do safeguards the vulnerable, promotes learning, improves health and wellbeing and provides support where it is needed to the most vulnerable.
Paul Presents Bloom and Bear with Tee Stevenson | Tee Stevenson is a surface print designer with a passion for blooms.
Paul Presents Career in the Arts with Angharard Warren and Marcus Lilley
Paul Presents Sing for Fun with Dawn Sellick | No auditions, no solo’s – just fun….
Paul Presents Meets Paul Forsey | Paul is the artist behind the mosaic by Newbury library
Paul Presents Meets Tim Dellor | Tim Dellor is well known to Reading FC fans as the voice for Reading FC matches.
Paul Presents Newbury Racecourse with Keith Ottesen and Harry Walklin | A day at the races- what does it take behind the scenes and what does Newbury Racecourse offer?
Paul Presents Remodel Design with Emily Fox | In 2019, Emily embarked on a major renovation project on her own home. Whilst she had a broad vision in mind, she couldn’t picture whether the designs would get them there, and she realised there wasn’t a consistent view across the build team of exactly what they were aiming for.......
Paul Presents The Berkshire Chamber Music Festival with Poppy Beddoe | The Berkshire Chamber Music Festival is a series of world class chamber music concerts and educational workshops.
Paul Presents The Wasing Estate with Faith Knight | Washing estate I set in the beautiful West Berkshire Countryside, near Aldermaston
Paul Presents Purley Sustainability Group with Dr Richard Coates | Community Group of the Year Purley Sustainability Group - Winner Purley Sustainability Group was founded on 28 February 2020. They perform functions such as encouraging Active Travel, improving water quality, initiating, co-organising and promoting a discounted solar panel scheme; finally, the group created a monthly repair cafe with the local community café where they aim to repair old items and much more.
Paul Presents Be Yoga with Beth Trotter | Ready to relax and have some fun? Yoga is release – letting go and clearing away all the clutter that you are carrying…..
Paul Presents Meets Barney Norris | Barney Norris is a critically acclaimed playwright, poet and author. He chats to Paul following the very successful run of his play -Visitors- at The Watermill Theatre
Paul Presents Arlington Arts with Sherrell Perkin | Sherrell has recently joined Arlington Arts as their new Director
Paul Presents Chemo Gift Bags with Tara Byrne and Donna Lewandowski | A "hug in a bag" for those going through chemo.
Capture your pet’s personality! Berkshire based professional equine and pet photographer Karen Bennett, a former amateur jockey has swapped the saddle for a camera.
Paul Presents The Newbury Development Plan with Nigel Foot | "The only way local residents can have a say in the planning process for their neighbourhood"
Paul Presents Calling Detective Crockford with Ruth D' Alessandro | Why was Smelley Eddie Rooke found dead ? All will be revealed in Calling Detective Crockford- a nostalgic and absorbing memoir that tells the story of Ruth's mum, who became a real life female detective in post war Britain and her memories as she navigates a man's world.
Paul Presents Remap with Andy Pinkard | Making things possible - Remap custom-makes equipment to help disabled people live more independent lives.Their network of skilled volunteers design and custom-make equipment free of charge.
Paul Presents Kennet Valley Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers with Pat Christmas and Sue Davis | Would you like to Have a go at Spinning?
Paul Presents The Newbury Spring Festival with Ashley Morris | Newbury Spring Festival is one of the most popular and successful music festivals in the South of England. Over the last 40 years the Festival has grown hugely in size and quality building up a reputation of international status. The very best young musical stars appear alongside some of the world’s most distinguished and famous names.
Paul Presents Sue Ryder Fundraising Manger with Hannah Richards | Hannah Richards is the Community Fundraising Raising Manager for Sue Ryder Palliative Care. Hannah talks to Paul about her role and how she got involved in working for Sue Ryder and what people have done to fundraise.
Paul Presents Berkshire Farm Girl with Eleanor Gilbert | Eleanor Gilbert aka BerkshireFarmGirl, is a young person striving to educate and bridge the knowledge gap between farmers and the general public.
Paul Presents Lord Lieutenant James Puxley | Mr James Puxley CVO chats to Paul about his role as the Lord Lieutenant f Berkshire and life Welford Park Estate.
Paul Presents City Arts with Claire Struthers-Semple | Claire Struthers-Semple is passionate about the community and building interactions between people of different ages through art.
Paul Presents Meets Paul Dick OBE | Paul Dick OBE -Headmaster, Football Referee, Justice of the Peace, YMCA Chairman and Deputy Lord Lieutenant - all mixed together leads to an interesting conversation and quite a few laughs along the way!
Paul Presents Nutrition with Sam Silvester | What’s Eating You Nutrition has been advising people with Nutrition since 2008
Paul Presents Kia Carter with Natalie Carter | Kia Carter sell unique luxury homes, they facilitate a successful sale with minimal stress. So what is necessary for selling luxury homes and how do they do it?
Paul Presents Sci Fi with Ruth Masters | Ruth is a popular Sci Fi author from WEST BERKSHIRE. She gives talks at Sci Fi Conventions and has had six books published so far.
Paul Presents The Inside Story with Debbie Greenberg | Simply having a wonderful Christmastime. We are off on a Magical Mystery Tour to Liverpool's The Cavern and the Inside Story with Debbie Greenberg.
Buick MacKane is a an independent flexible work space in Newbury town centre- with a difference!
Paul Presents Owls with Lu Barton | Paul chats with Lu about the amazing lifestyles of our Owls, with some stories that would rival the most popular soaps!
Made in the Shire is the place to find small and independent businesses local to you in West Berkshire and Berkshire. ‘Shop Small This Christmas’ and you’ll not only boost your local economy, but you’ll be doing good things for the planet too!
Paul Presents Juniper Dogs with Anthony Hewitt | This week it is all about dogs!
Paul Presents Ageing Creatively with Marcus Lilley | The Ageing Creatively programme delivers a huge array of creative workshops, classes and courses specifically tailored to the over 55s.
Paul Presents Sport in Mind with Laura Brooks | Sport in Mind ® is an award winning mental health charity (unaffiliated to Mind and not part of the local Mind network) that was formed in Reading, Berkshire in 2010 with a simple mission: "To improve the lives of people experiencing mental health problems through sport and physical activity"
Paul Presents The Newbury Weekly News Community Reporter with Mirek Gosney | Mirek is a journalist with The Newbury Weekly News
Paul Presents The Dung Beatles with Steve Hillier The Beatles band that everyone is talking about. Appearing live at The Croft, Hungerford …
Paul chats to Dr Deepak Ravindran who explains what Long Covid is, the treatment for Long Covid, the symptoms and the preventative measures that can be taken.
Paul Presents BBOWT with Ed Munday Ed is the Community Wildlife Officer (Oxon & West Berks) at Berkshire, Buckinghamshire & Oxfordshire Wildlife Trust …
Paul Presents Meet Conan Mac Con lives at Holtwood Stables in Hampstead Marshall, he is a very successful Songwriter and Musician , …
Paul Presents Thames Valley Wine School with Alex Stevenson | A local, independent wine, beer and spirits education and events company that specialises in hosting tastings and events in Reading and is looking at coming into West Berkshire.
Paul Presents That Summer with Sarah E Roberts | A True Story of Wartime Evacuation to Kintbury. ‘That Summer’ is an inspirational, true account of a young girl's perspective on life as an evacuee during the Blitz. Those days, events and experiences would have a long lasting effect and come to shape her whole life.
On Paul Presents this week we pop over the border to Age UK Oxfordshire, where Many kindly joins us to update us on the common scams of the moment affecting elderly people.
Paul Presents Community United with Alice Kunjappy Clifton | Focusing on making a positive difference in the lives of the cultural, ethnic and diaspora communities, large and small, who live and work in our area.
GreenFest is a FREE fun, family event set in the stunning rural countryside of Hampstead Norreys, West Berkshire, to have fun seeing, interacting and hearing about tons of sustainability ideas and solutions, all in one place.
Paul Presents | Team GB Physio with Jill Wigmore Welsh Jill Wigmore – Welsh was the Team GB physio for diving, judo …
Tim Hirst is the Marketing Manager at The retreat Elcot Park and he joins Paul to talk about what they have planned for this year and what they are discussing for the next year.
Paul Presents All Yours with Caroline Herman This week Paul meets Caroline Herman winner of the 2021 Harper’s Bazaar Woman of the …
Do you treat your home like a storage unit? Do you have a drawer with six old cell phones, draws of make-up you no longer use? Things without a purpose and no longer beautiful to you?
Seen at the Newbury Spring Festival, The Sixteen is one of the world’s most renowned choral ensembles. Their vision is to provide an opportunity for everyone, everywhere, to experience top-quality choral music.
Laura talks with Paul about what took her into politics, what it feels like to be in the Chamber, her speech on Domestic abuse during lockdown and a week in the life of a semi-rural MP.
Berkshire vision supports those who are visually impaired, helping them to gain confidence, independence and reduce isolation. They help adults and children and have wonderful ways and innovations to help, from adapted game room adventures to technology such as glasses which will tell you who it is when a friend is walking towards you. Quite simply, there is nothing a visually impaired person cannot do, but they may need to do it differently.
Paul continues to talk about mental health recovery with part 2 of the Recovery in Mind Series- this week is creativity with Angela Ryan and Sarah Burton
Lulu Coldrey is a British artist specialising in wildlife art, portraiture and landscape art.
Paul Presents | Rose Farm with Harry and Tom Frampton – Harris This week Paul talks to Harry and Tom Frampton-Harris from …
Paul | Presents | The Berkshire Chamber Music Festival 2022. The Berkshire Chamber Music Festival is a series of world class chamber music …
Paul Presents | Open Farm Sunday with Nick Down Nick has managed the farming enterprise of Yattendon estate since 2017. Open Farm …
Paul Presents | Wildflower Meadows with Charles Flower Charles Flower set up Flower Farms in 1990 growing wildflower seed, restoring farm landscapes …
Paul Presents | The Pot Kiln with Rocky. Rocky is one of the partners of The Pot Kiln and today, he explains more about the concept they have and what is on offer.
Paul Presents | Swings and Smiles with Laura Lewis Swings and Smiles are open 7 days a week and do a lot …
Paddleboarding became very popular during Lockdown and Sam, now living in Peasemore decided to start a free SUP social group- now with over 800 members.
David updates us what is happening at The Waterside Centre, whilst Tom Holmes chats to Paul about being Ambassador for Berkshire Youth.
Paul Presents | Mead with Simon Cooper Paul’s guest this week is Simon Cooper from GB Mead. Simon was originally a theatre …
Paul Presents | Reflexology with Fran Isaacs In this week’s Pauls Presents, Paul & Fran discuss the impact stress has on the …
Penelope Stokes has written about Georgian Newbury – an illustrated social history of Newbury from 1714 to 1837 describing the everyday lives of people working in Newbury.
A fun evening of Beer and Food Pairing at Hermitage Village Hall and more..
Paul Presents | Young Planet with Emma Ash Helping parents declutter, give joy & save the planet… Co-founders and parents of three, …
Paul Presents | The Silver Clay Academy with Emma Roy Emma Roy is the Founder of the Silver Clay Academy, and has …
Paul Presents | Calling WPC Crockford with Ruth D’ Allessandro Ruth D’Alessandro is the author of Calling WPC Crockford, a recently published …
Paul Presents : The Newbury Road Club with Lorraine Murrell and Steve Dawes Newbury Road Club is the home of cycling in …
Stage Ability pride themselves on their students’ development, with each child following an individual path. Confidence, self-belief, teamwork and increased self-esteem are at the centre of everything they do. Drama, Musical Theatre, Holiday Drama Groups - There really is something for everyone
Paul Presents | The Berkshire Family History Society with Penny Stokes Founded in 1975, Berkshire Family History Society works to meet the …
John & Patsy started Young People and Children First, having fostered over 25 children themselves.
Paul Presents | Recovery in Mind with Angela Ryan Recovery in Mind is on a mission to improve the lives of adults …
Garry joins us to tell us about the volunteer centre, what service it can offer, volunteering opportunities and responding to the pandemic, as well as new exciting schemes they are starting this year.
Paul Presents | The Corn Exchange with Marcus Lilley The Corn Exchange Trust manages three key spaces; the Corn Exchange which includes a 400 …
Paul Presents Meets John Francome This week on Paul Presents Meet John Francome, Paul’s guest on this weeks podcast is a Horse …
Sean chats to us about their role in the covid response, animal breeding and selling, the horse meat contamination, infection outbreaks, foot and mouth outbreak, animal welfare, food hygiene and more........
The Lost Trades are a trio of singer songwriters. A global pandemic meant their debut tour in 2020 was cut short and the three retreated to their songwriting rooms and studio in an effort to condense the initial excitement into an album.The resulting album is “The Bird, The Book & The Barrel” which was released in June 2021. The album reached the Top 40 Official Folk Album Charts for September 2021.
Paul Presents | Health and Well-Being with Cllr Graham Bridgman Graham Bridgman is the Deputy Leader, West Berkshire Council; District Councillor, Burghfield …
The gardens at Welford Park are best known for the snowdrop woods, with early flowering snowdrops in bloom through February to early March
Paul Presents | An Actor’s Life with Nicholas Lumley Nicholas Lumley has been acting professionally since1975 in the most areas of the …
Paul Presents this week is The 12 Frauds of Christmas 2021- it’s that time of year again where we are asking how did they know my email address and how did that happen?
The Fast Fashion Problem & Cowshed. In a recent report The House of Commons Environmental Audit Committee stated that there is a basic problem with an industry that relies on persuading people to throw away good clothes because they are “last year’s colour”. So what does the Cowshed Charity in Reading do to help resolve this problem and how can you help?
Paul Presents | Christmas Trees with James Hole We couldn’t begin the build up to Christmas without a Christmas Tree. James is …
Paul Presents | Hope, Strength & Courage with Karen De Monte Karen was nominated for Community Charity Award for Joining Together 2020, …
Paul Presents: Living and Working in Newbury with Melissa Hughes Melissa Hughes joined the BID team as Chief Executive Officer in June …
Marcus Lilley brings us up to date with what has been happening at The Corn Exchange
Furlough! Pandemic! Lets grow mushrooms!!So began an adventure for urban farmers growing gourmet mushrooms in Thatcham, Berkshire. The mushrooms are Vegan-friendly and …
Blue lemon paddle boarding In West Berkshire was born out of the additional leisure time during the COVID 19 pandemic, Colin took …
Paul Presents | Newbury Cancer Care with Dave Ormrod Dr Paul Millard founded the Newbury and District Cancer Care Trust in 1984 …
Paul Presents | My Apple Juice with Richard Paget Richard Paget is the owner of My Apple Juice. The equivalent of £130 millions …
Paul Presents | Newbury Soup Kitchen with Meryl Praill Newbury Soup Kitchen is a voluntary organisation providing help and support to our …
The Hungerford Bookshop can be found in a beautiful, listed building at the heart of the historic town of Hungerford. Hungerford is …
Paul Presents The Living Rainforest with Karl Hansen Karl Hansen is the Director of the Trust for Sustainable Living that runs The …
Paul Presents | Eight Bells with Kathryn Dundas Kathryn joins Paul to discuss her journey from journalism to working at Eight Bells …
Paul Presents: A Retired GP with Dr Paul Sievers Dr Sievers is a retired Newbury GP and has some amusing tales to tell! …
The Fox at Peasemore The pub that can’t stop winning awards, The Fox at Peasemore is a country pub worth driving out …
Dragonfly Sky Chris and Amy are Dragonfly Sky, an engaging acoustic harmony duo, from Surrey who, after a first successful Ep have …
Paul Presents | Hogan Music with Sam Wyne Hogan Music takes pride in offering a diverse set of musical services.Their online shop …
Paul Presents | The World of Craft with Gillian Hicks Gillian is involved with The Newbury Crafters Network and Pandora’s Box in …
Paul Presents | Renaissant Restaurant with Dom Robinson Renaissant is a restaurant by Dom Robinson on the site of the former Blackbird …
Paul Presents | The Newbury Lions with Judith ColbyLions Clubs International was founded in 1917 and is the largest voluntary organisation in …
Paul Presents | Being a Stroke Survivor with Gavin McLaughlin This time last year Gavin McLaughlin was fit and healthy enjoyed swimming …
Berkshire Agricultural College | BCA zoo is situated within a small area of Berkshire Agricultural College. It is primarily used as a …
Paul Presents | All Angels Vineyard with Mark Darley Mark Darley is the owner of all Angels Vineyard, a steward responsible for …
Karen has worked in Child Protection for 14 years, in West Berkshire, specializing for the last 5 years in working with families …
Paul Presents: Life as an Author with Iris Lloyd. Part 2 of 3. A big Happy Birthday to iris who is 90 …
Professor Andy Kemp teaches drama teachers at Reading University.
Councillor Claire Rowles, who represents the Hungerford and Kintbury Ward, was appointed as the first Safer Street Champion, at the Annual Council meeting held on 4 May 2021. Paul chats to Claire about the effects of street harassment, how to avoid street harassment and how to report street harassment.
The Happy Larder Co works with Charities involved in empowering women, whilst The Goodlife Hub perfectly suited to the post-COVID world of work.
Paul Presents | In Defense of Freedom; A History of RAF Greenham Common with Jonathan Sayers The true story of Greenham Common. …
Paul Presents-My Speaker Project with Sue Hubbard The “My Speaker Friendly Project” was started with the intention of helping people, during the …
Paul Presents | A Life of Tap with Iris Lloyd |West Berkshire Villagers- Relax, Listen and Enjoy Paul Presents: A Life of Tap …
Henry & Joe’s “What started as a shared dream discussed at length over coffee and cigarettes in a shed at the Royal …
Paul Presents- The Royal Berks NHS Charity With Martin Butler Martin Butler is the Fund raising Manager from the Royal Berks NHS …
This Week’s Paul Presents: St Lawrence’s Church and their Place in the Community with Rev. Mike Saunders. In this week’s Paul Presents, for …
ONE MILLION POUNDS ONE MILLION POUNDS donated to the Day Surgery Unit at West Berks Community Hospital. Thank you all for your …
Robert Kenny has been a radio presenter since leaving school. He has worked on local radio stations and other radio stations. He …
Paul Presents:Hearing Dogs with Joanne Bill They train dogs to alert deaf people to important and life-saving sounds they would otherwise miss …
Mick Gooding Mick was raised in Newcastle on Tyne, as part of a large family. His love was cross country running and …
Caz chats to Paul about Home schooling during lockdown. Many parents found this a daunting prospect and many different approaches have been …
Karen started life working at the Randolph Hotel in Oxford, later setting up a restaurant in Wantage with her partner Nick. Today …
Paul Presents: The West Berkshire Food Bank with Karen Frost | They don’t think anyone in our community should have to face going hungry.
Green Machine Computers, leading the way in IT Recycling IT Recycling Experts-It Doesn’t matter If it doesn’t work! The Green Machine’s core …
Visit Caz’s Website The term “Donkey on a Waffle” is from an urban phrase meaning to make something a priority or to …
Alice Jones started nursing as a Health Care Assistant and went on to become a Theatre Manager, today she talks about her journey and her love of nursing.
Cáit Gould Paul Presents | Ceramics with Cait Gould Berkshire-based ceramicist Cáit Gould has been passionate about clay since studying Ceramics at Glasgow …
Self Love and Wellbeing Coach in Newbury You deserve to live the happy healthy lifestyle you desire. No matter where you’re starting …
This Week’s Interview -Paul Presents- Flowers From The Farm with Hilary Dent Flowers from the Farm is a multi award-winning, not-for-profit, co-operative …
Paul Presents: Bishop Olivia & Paul James Paul first chats to Bishop Olivia to find out her first year as Bishop has …
Paul Presents: Staying Safe Online @ Christmas with Mark Godsland Staying safe online during Christmas, Working form Home and Shopping online has …
Paul Presents- The Newbury Photographic Club Rob joins Paul today to talk about the Newbury Photography Club, from its history to the …
Paul Presents- Marsden’s Confectionary with Alex Marsden- Smedley and Pyrography with Margo Payne Delving into the making of fudge and chocolates, we …
Paul Presents: Stained Glass Art Julia is based in Burghfield Common, where she works from garden studio creating beautiful stained- glass items …
Paul Presents: Singer & Songwriter Immy Immy, has just written and recorded her first single- a beautiful folk song called In the …
Steve is a local beekeeper based in Newbury, Berkshire. It’s fascinating how these animals work in order to produce honey for us …
Paul Presents: The Tithe Barn Garden School with Fran Wakefield and Rose Isaac The Tithe Barn Garden School is family run business …
‘WILD ABOUT NATURE’ THE POT KILN (Est.2005), a Country Inn and Wild Food Restaurant, is located in a Conservation Area of Outstanding …
Isabel is an urban sketcher, water colourist and printmaker who teaches various drawing, painting, bookbinding and printing courses.
This is a Telephone Interview Colline, originally from Zimbabwe and now living in Newbury, describes her journey from family dinner parties to …
Paul Presents- Bespoke Floristry & Making Christmas Wreaths with Lindsey Kitchin Lindsey (Linz) started to train and learn as a florist in …
Paul Presents: Living with Depression with Heather Parker Heather talks very candidly and openly about her life with depression. Depression crept into …
Paul Presents: Gardener Leader with Jolyon Barton Jo, from Newbury, talks about his decision to become a solicitor, from spending school holidays …
Farley Hill Place Margaret Finch lives in a beautiful house with an amazing walled garden. She joins Paul Presents to talk about …
Julie from Chaddleworth, talks about what it was like to live and work in the Iona Community on the Inner Hebrides’ for 3 years
Paul Presents Being A Driving Instructor with Nick Cornish Nick Cornish has run a driving school in Newbury for over 20 years, …
Daniel Wimbush is the co-producer of British Sky Broadcasting & Sky Sports News.
The Bird Whisperer Steven Gozdz is known as the Bird Whisperer and his passion is Wildlife Photography which is predominantly bird related. …
We are so excited about The Waterside Centre – that is really our big news at the moment – work has finally …
Previous Next Paul Presents:TheTithe Barn Garden School with Fran Wakefield & Rose Isaac Fran & Rose work with a host of experienced …
All organised crime units need is a name, an office , phone, a computer and a printer. They will move on to a new set up before they are caught!
BloodHound Education This week we welcome Rob Bennett from Bloodhound Education- supersonic Education Activities- a registered charity, which provides exciting hands on …
Church in Lockdown with Rev. Marion Wood It has been amazing to see how churches have adapted to the current conditions and …
*This is a phone interview due to the Coronavirus Restrictions*. Jonathan Sayers is a local historian and in todays interviews he tells us about the History Of Greenham Common, Berkshire.
Paul Presents- The Journey To Becoming A Successful FM Radio Community Station With Clive Southerton
So, what does it take to be a radio presenter on an FM Community Radio Show?
Paul Presents: Hawkridge Gin Distillery with Phil Howarth Phil Howarth is the Managing Director, Hawkridge Gin, in Compton, making bespoke gin for …
Michael, from Thatcham, had just set up a photography business Crow and Sparrow, when the lockdown happened. Michael decided that as well …