The Durham Podcast

Series 5 Ep 7 - Myleene Klass, Lemn Sissay, North East Independent Book Fest & Dean Midas

Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0100

In this episode Sam chats to Myleene Klass about children moving to university, Lemn Sissay comes on to discuss his live show at Gala Durham and discuss his career. We also chat to Ryan and Karen Crear about Durham Indie Book Festival. Stuart chats to local film maker Dean Midas about his latest projects.

Great North Run '26 Best Bits feat. Andy Burnham

Sun, 13 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0100

The best of Durham OnAir's great north run special, featuring; Prime Minister Andy Burnham, NE Mayor Kim McGuinness, Beh Shepherd & Chris Kamara, Helen Skelton, Brendan Foster, Dan Burn, Traitors star Rachel Duffy and many more!

Series 5 Ep 5 - Great North Run Tyne Bridge, Sarah Seed, An Evening of Kate Bush, Hari Budha

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 18:00:00 +0100

In this Episode Sam chats to Derick Jackson and Graham Ravenhall as they prepare to run the Great North Run dressed as the Tyne Bridge, to raise money for The Cystic Fibrosis Trust. Their Instagram is @GNRTyneBridge.

We're also chatting to Sarah Seed, County Durham author of the book "Dare To Choose You", Chris Buckle on producing "An Evening of Kate Bush" at Durham Cathedral and Hari Budha Magar MBE on disability visability within A.i.

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Series 5 Ep 4: Durham Fringe 2026 Show Previews 1

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0100

We're talking to performers and organisers behind The Durham Fringe Festival 2026. In this episode you'll hear interviews with; Dr Stephen Cronin, The Marsh Family Singers, Comedian Richard Cobb, The Last Days of Trump, Comedian Richard Pulston & TIN Theatre and their play Room 504.

Series 5 Ep 3 - Derren Brown, Peter Dixon and Councillor Jill Campbell

Thu, 16 Jul 2026 01:00:00 +0100

In this episode Damian chats to Derren Brown about his new show Only Human which plays The Stockton Globe!

Stuart chats to Peter Dixon about the Saturday Sessions, a showcase of great comedy, taking place in Barnard Castle. He also chats to Councillor Jill Campbell on her love on running and her raising cash for Teesdale Day Clubs.

Series 5 Ep 2 - Strictly Come Dancing Pro Kai Widdrington & Durham Jazz Festival

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100

The podcast is back after an extended break, bringing you news and chats about everything happening across the County this summer!

In this episode we speak to Kai Widdrington about his tour Evolution visiting the north east. We also talk to John Lyons, part of the team organising the first ever Durham Jazz Festival!

Series 5 Ep 1 - Commedian Russell Howard and Louise McGill

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 18:00:00 +0000

The Durham Podcast returns for 2026, bringing you interesting conversation with people doing amazing things across County Durham.

Russell Howard joins Damian to discuss his current UK Tour, visiting Stockton Globe this weekend.

Guest Louise McGill discusses her work with the British Heart Foundation, and how she survived at heart attack at 53 years old.

Series 4 Ep 7 - Lumiere Special - Why is Lumiere ending?

Wed, 12 Nov 2025 12:00:00 +0000

Sam chats to Helen Marriage, the Director of Artichoke, to discuss highlights from Durham Lumiere. He asks why Durham was chosen to host the festival back in 2009 and gets an answer to "Why is this the last Lumiere festival in Durham?".

Series 4 Ep 6 - Tim Peak, Steve Tilston Folk Music, 'Honestly' Play, Barnard Castle Business.

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 23:00:00 +0100

Damian speaks to Astronaut Tim Peak on visiting space and Stockton. Sam speaks to the director of the play "Honestly" visiting County Durham and Darlington. Emma talks to Gail Col from Barnard Castle Business Networking. Stuart chats to Folks singer Steve Tilson about his final release.

Series 4 Ep 5 - Graeme Danby Singer, Shvorne Marks in 2:22, Katrina Fisher MMA, Supreme Queen

Sun, 31 Aug 2025 16:00:00 +0100

It's a packed episode with Sam and Damian chatting to four great guests. Graeme Danby is an operatic bass originally from Durham who is performing "Songs From The North East" at Redhills, Shvorne Marks is appearing in the spooky play 2:22 at Sunderland Empire Theatre, Katrina Fisher is doing well on the international MMA stage and Supreme Queen, the ultimate Queen tribute are visiting the North East.

Series 4 Ep 4 - New College Durham, Judith Porter, LUMIERE Winners, Totally Tina

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 18:00:00 +0100

Sam chats to the Vice Principle of New College Durham Alison Maynard about A Level and T Level results, Judith Porter the local marathon running sensation who is still running in her 70's, the winners of the Durham Lumiere BELIEVE scheme who will be showing their work in November and Justine Riddoch who is bringing her show Totally Tina to the region over the next few months.

Series 4 Ep 3 - The HandleBards & Jam Tub at Durham Fringe

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 20:00:00 +0100

This week Sam chats to actress Sarah Bulmer from The Handlebards about their touring production of Much Ado About Nothing which is coming to Wharton Park in August. We also chat to Jam Tub, a young band from Durham who are performing at The Durham Fringe

Series 4 Ep 2 - Staindrop Carnival, Tanfield Railway, Rustie Lee, Amity Miller

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 22:00:00 +0100

In this Episode we hear highlights from our live coverage of Staindrop Village Carnival, we talk to the members of the public who were there and the businesses in attendance. Sam talks to David Watchman the general manager of Tanfield Railway about their 300th Birthday celebrations and their BBC documentary. Rustie Lee talks to Sam about DIY and Amity Miller tells us about their upcoming Durham Fringe Festival shows, we also hear a track from his new album.

Series 4 Ep 1 - Durham County Show 2025 & Thorpe Farm

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 12:00:00 +0100

The Durham Podcast is back with a regular series bringing you all the latest from events across the County for the summer. In this episode Sam talks to Dawn Roe of The Durham County Show, and Emma chats to Harvey Barkes from Thorpe Farm.

Durham Pride 2025

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 13:00:00 +0100

A special episode of The Durham Podcast featuring the speeches from Durham Pride 2025. Featuring speech from: Mel Metcalf, Mayor of Durham Liz Brown, Simon Forrest Principle of Hill Bede College, Joy Allen the Police and Crime commissioner and more.

Series 3 Ep 11 - Durham Children's Book Festival & Glenda Young

Thu, 08 Aug 2024 20:00:00 +0100

Sam chats to Glenda Young about her new book "The Toffee Factory Girls" and Emma chats to those involved in Durham Children's Book Festival coming later in August.

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Series 3 Ep 10 - Fringe stars Molly Farquah "Hairy Ba***rd" and Jessa Liversidge "Tapestry of Life"

Fri, 19 Jul 2024 06:00:00 +0100

We chat to two stars of the Durham Fringe Festival, Molly Farquah and Jessa Liversidge, who tell us about the shows they are bringing to the festival.

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Series 3 Ep 9 - Durham Pointers, Amity Miller and Steve Pledger - Durham Fringe

Tue, 09 Jul 2024 23:00:00 +0100

We chat to Amity Miller and Steve Pledger, both artists who will be appearing at The Durham Fringe Festival at the end of July.

Emma chats to The Durham Pointers about their role in the city and what their role will entail across the summer of 2024.

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Series 3 Ep 8 - Bowes Museum Summer Market, Andys Man Club, Chief Constable Rachel Bacon

Sat, 22 Jun 2024 15:00:00 +0100

It's been a while, but we're back! Sam chats to Andys Man Club and looks at The Bowes Museum Summer Markets. Stuart chats to Chief Constable Bacon from Durham Constabulary.

Series 3 Ep 7 - Bells Fish and Chips, Pride Market, Writer Cait Scott, Awful Aunty

Wed, 10 Apr 2024 13:00:00 +0100

Sam chats to the MD of Bells Fish and chips about the National Fish and Chips awards and preparations for Good Friday. Writer Cait Scott tells us about her new children's book, and Neal Foster tells us about starting in Awful Aunty which is visiting County Durham Theatres.

Emma Chats to 'Book Worm' about Durham Pride, and the LGBTQ+ Pride market.

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Series 3 Ep 6 - Judge Jules, WEA Defunding, Bipolar UK, English Tourism Week

Fri, 15 Mar 2024 21:00:00 +0000

We're back after a month off!

Sam chats to DJ Judge Jules ahead of his gig in Stockton, we interview protesters at County Hall who are campaigning against the defunding of the WEA, Simon Kitchen who is walking from Durham Cathedral to Holy Island and Amy Whitfield who has been nominated as a Tourism Superstar in the annual tourism awards

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Series 3 Ep 5 - Voice Winners Jen & Live, The Strangler's Hugh Cornwell, Durham Bus Station and Lunar New Year

Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:00:00 +0000

Emma chats to Alice about all the events of Lunar New Year

Sam chats to Hugh Cornwell, ex member of The Strangelers, about his new solo album and tour.

Matthew Chats to Jen& Live, the winners of The Voice UK from County Durham, and also Councillor Elizabeth Scott about Durham's brand new bus station.

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Series 3 Ep 4 - Dave Hill from Slade, Mike Tomkins (Masterchef), Rebecca Downs & More

Thu, 21 Dec 2023 01:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a huge Christmas edition of The Durham Podcast.

Sam chats to Dave Hill, from Slade, about the bands latest tour and 'that' Christmas song! He also speaks to Mike Tomkins from Masterchef about how to cook the perfect Christmas dinner!

Sam also chats to Maria Carlton, executive headteacher at Bewley and Kirklevington Primary Schools, who is the Gold winner of the Pearson "Head Teacher of the year in a primary school".

Emma chats to Graham Soult about the future of Durham's High Streets.

Stuart Laundy chats to musician Rebecca Downs about her work and dementia. He also chats to the folks at the TCR Hub in Barnard Castle about their Christmas plans.

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Series 3 Ep 3 - Fatima Whitbread, Jazzie B from Soul II Soul, Steve Thompson, Lantern Parade

Mon, 20 Nov 2023 18:00:00 +0000

Emma chats to Michael Hemple about the Childrens Lantern Parade at Durham Cathedral & the St Nicholas Service.

Sam chats to Fatima Whitbread about her experience in the fostering service and tells us about her memories of winning in Durham in her early career!

Damian chats to Jazzie B from Soul II Soul about their upcoming show at The Stockton Globe on November 25th

Stuart Laundy chats to County Durham songwriter Steve Thompson about his new album Distant Destination.

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Series 3 Ep 1 - We're back! Durham Youth Markets, Dave Turner from Ken Loaches 'The Old Oak'

Tue, 17 Oct 2023 22:00:00 +0100

We're back for series 3!

Emma chats to Alice from Durham Markets about the Youth Market.

Sam chats to Dave Turner, who stars in Ken Loaches latest film 'The Old Oak'. The film is set in Durham, and Dave, a retired fire fighter, has no previous acting experience.

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Series 2 Ep24 - Michelle Heaton, Ben Donaghy, Charlie & The Chocolate Factory and Paul Howard from Durham BID

Fri, 28 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0100

It's a bumper final episode of series 2! (We'll be back in September!)

Emma chats to Paul Howard from Durham BID about the 'Independents in Durham'.

Sam chats to Michelle Heaton from Liberty X about entertaining the kids and playing games over the summer holidays. He chats to Ben Donaghy about his show his show at the Durham Fringe Festival, and also Jazmin Borrer from the National Tour of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory that visit's Sunderland this year.

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Series 2 Ep 23 -Durham Classic Cars, Forster and Smith Magicians and Vanessa Feltz!

Fri, 14 Jul 2023 18:00:00 +0100

Emma charts about Durham Classic Car show!

Sam chats to Forster and Smith about their upcoming magic show at the Durham Fringe. He also chats to Vanessa Feltz about the campaign she's fronting to ensure we take advantage of our dinner break!

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Series 2 Ep 22 - Teesdale Business Awards, Fat Fredd'ys Drop & BRASS Festival

Sat, 08 Jul 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Emma charts about the Teesdale Business Awards

Sam chats to Joe from Fat Freddy's Drop and previews the new artists event coming to Durham BRASS festival 2023.

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Series 2 Ep 21 - Maisie Adam, Endorphins Scheme and Children's Book Festival

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 13:00:00 +0100

Emma charts about Durham Childrens Book festival

Sam chats to comedian Maisie Adam and Olivia from the Endorphins scheme.

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Series 2 Ep 20 -Jake Murray from Durham Shakespeare Festival & Owen Weightman from 3D virtual spaces

Fri, 23 Jun 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Emma charts to Owen Weightman from 3D Virtual spaces about their work across Durham

Sam chats to Jake Murray from Elysium theatre about their rehearsals for the up and coming Durham Shakespeare Festival

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Series 2 Ep 19 - Heathers the Musical & fashion designer Kelly Ewing

Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Emma charts to Kelly Ewing about the sewing work she's doing in Barnard Castle

Sam chats to Billie Bowman from Heathers the musical which is touring to the North East.

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Series 2 Ep 18 - Jeremy Vine & Young Market Traders

Sat, 10 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0100

Emma charts to Alice about the upcoming Young Market Traders finals in Durham

Sam chats to Jeremy Vine about a brand new bursary he is awarding to future Durham University students.

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Series 2 Ep 17 - The Durham Fringe Festival, ShyBairn Theatre and Pete 'Esso' Haynes

Sun, 04 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0100

Emma charts to Stephen Cronin from The Durham Fringe Festival

Sam chats to ShyBairn Theatre about their latest show and Pete 'Esso' Haynes from The Lurkers about his new novel.

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Series 2 Ep 16 - Durham Festival of Wellbeing, Emmanuel Church

Mon, 29 May 2023 16:00:00 +0100

Emma find out all about the Durham Festival of Wellbeing

Sam chats to Alan from Emmanuel Church about their new building and growing their church.

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Series 2 Ep 15 - Rachel Riley, The Durham Pointers, Multiply Skills for Life

Sun, 21 May 2023 23:00:00 +0100

Emma chats to The Durham Pointers about their work in the city.

Sam chats Rachel Riley about how to save for the perfect holiday this year.

Sam chats to Eve, from Durham, who has taken part in the Multiply Skills for life scheme.

Find out more about the government-funded numeracy courses, like Multiply, available in your local area today by visiting the Skills for Life website: https://skillsforlife.campaign.gov.uk.

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Series 2 Ep 14 - Pawsome Cat Cafe and Holi and Bhang Restaurant!

Sun, 14 May 2023 17:00:00 +0100

Emma and Alice visit the new Pawsome Cat Cafe in Durham City

Sam chats Tony from Holi And Bhang restaurant!

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Series 2 Ep 13 - Chris Howell from Howell media and North East Author Ellie White

Sat, 06 May 2023 15:00:00 +0100

Emma chats to Chris Howell from Howell Media

Sam chats to Ellie White about her novels "Love In London" and "Love In The Wings"

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Series 2 Ep 12 - Durham Coronation Plans, Bishops Aukland Food Festival, The Faithfull Durhams

Sat, 29 Apr 2023 22:00:00 +0100

Emma chats to Adam about the Coronation plans for Durham!

Sam chats to Diane Inglis from The Faithful Durham's about their campaign for a re-opened DLI museum.

Matthew Donnachie catches up with host, celebs and attendees at Bishop Auckland Food Festival!

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Series 2 Ep 11 - Stephen Webb in Rocky Horror, Stuart Laundy from The Witham & Durham World Heritage Day,

Sat, 22 Apr 2023 21:00:00 +0100

Emma chats to Stuart Laundy from In The Spotlight at The Witham

Sam chats to Stephen Webb from The Rocky Horror Show visiting Stockton

We also catch up with Damian all about Durham World Heritage Day

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Series 2 Ep 10 - Mr Money Jar, Jasmin from NMTF and Dave Wilson from The Stroke Association

Sat, 08 Apr 2023 13:00:00 +0100

Emma chats to Jamine, ones of the traders with NMTF

Sam chats to Dave Wilson who is a stroke survivor volunteering with The Stroke Association

Sam chats to Mr Money Jar, Timi-Meriman Johnson about how to save money by doing tasks ourselves.

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Series 2 Ep 9 - Mike Norris and his new novel set in Durham, Emma and Alice visit Crook Hall!

Fri, 31 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0100

Mike Norris chats to us about his new book. Reap Sleep Rock Repeat is available by clicking here.

Emma and Alice visit Crook Hall Café, which has since reopened. Click here for information

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Series 2 Ep 8 - Lily Brooke Music, Whats On and The Durham Fringe Festival with Stephen Cronin

Fri, 24 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

This Week:

We talk to Lily Brooke, a local singer song writer about her new single
We preview the Durham Fringe Festival with Stephen Cronin.
We hear the winner of our Hotel Indigo Competition
What's On In County Durham

Lily Brooke Instagram
Durham Fringe Festival

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Series 2 Ep7 - Alice Beer on Bargains, Durham's Coronation Plans, Andrew Stokes From Visit Britain and The Hotel Indigo Competition

Fri, 17 Mar 2023 19:00:00 +0000

This week on the podcast:

You could win dinner for two at Hotel Indigo! Click here for more information.
A grisly tale challenge in set in the Durham Podcast quiz.
Andrew Stokes from Visit England tells us about English Tourism Week
Parish Clerk Adam tells us about Durham's plans for the Coronation
TV's Alice Beer tells us how to bag a bargain!

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Series 2 Ep 6 - Pre-Bends Bridge?, Investing In Children, Biz Group 66, 10 Year old Lleyton & Anna Webb.

Fri, 10 Mar 2023 12:00:00 +0000

Sam & Emma discuss the pronunciation of "Prebends" bridge and give you the next question in The Durham Podcast Quiz!

Sam chats to Robert Johnson from Investing in Children about the work they are doing in Pity Me and County Durham.
Investing in Children Instagram

Investing in Children Facebook

Emma discovers a new style of business support groups based in South West Durham called Biz Group 66
Biz Group 66 Facebook page

We meet Lleyton from Witton Gilbert Primary School who is the winner of the North East category for the Pearsons National Writing competition

And finally Sam chats to Anna Webb about a brand new playlist designed to keep dogs calm in the car!
Anna Webb Instagram
Anna Webb Facebook

Series 2 Ep5 - Local Ballet Dancer Emma Price, Young Market Traders, Anna Williamson on Mental Health at work.

Fri, 03 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000

This week on the Durham Podcast:

Sam speaks to local ballet dancer Emma Price, currently appearing in 'Swan Lake' for Birmingham Royal Ballet at Sunderland Empire

Emma speaks to Alice from Durham Markets about the upcoming regional heats of the NMTF Young Traders Markets.

Sam chats to TV Presenter Anna Williamson about fronting a national campaign for employers and businesses to spend at least 5% of the working week focusing on mental health!

Birmingham Royal Ballet:
https://www.brb.org.uk/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bhamroyalballet/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bhamroyalballet

National Market Traders Federation:
https://www.nmtf.co.uk/#
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marketsmatter/

Pledge 5% - Mental Health at work:
https://www.cignaglobal.com/the5percentpledge
Anna Williamson Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/annawilliamsonofficial

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Series 2 Ep4 - Merryoakes, The Ocean At The End of The Lane, Lucy Porter at The Witham.

Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

In This Episode:

Sam talks to Trevor Fox, an actor from the North East, who is staring in "The Ocean At The End Of The Lane" which is playing at Sunderland Empire theatre this week.

Emma chats to Will Greaves about the brand new Merryoakes community centre project in Durham City, not far from The Duke of Wellington pub.

Sam chats to comedian Lucy Porter, who is bringing her brand new show, Wake Up Call, to The Witham in Barnard Castle, about comedy, quizzing and why she loves Barnard Castle!

The Witham: https://thewitham.org.uk/
The Ocean at The End Of The Lane: https://oceanonstage.com/
Merryoakes: http://facebook.com/MerryoaksCommunityHall/

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Series 2 Ep3 - Fire & Ice Preview, Moon Jewellery Ukraine campaign & Laura Tott from First Dates

Fri, 17 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000

Episode 3 of series 2 is here!

Emma chats to Paul Howard from Durham BID, previewing the upcoming Fire & Ice weekend which runs over the weekend of 24th and 25th February.

Sam talks to Laura Tott, star of channel 4's First Dates about the trend towards home cooked meals on first dates.

There's another chance to hear the chat with Jo Soulsby of Moon Jewellery on Silver Street all about her aid for Ukraine campaign.

Durham Bid
https://www.lifeindurham.co.uk/event/fire-ice-durham/

Moon Jewellery
https://moon-jewellery.com/

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Series 2 Ep2 - Axe Throwing in Durham, The Pump House, Bellies not Bins in Chester-Le-Street

Fri, 10 Feb 2023 13:00:00 +0000

Series 2 Episode 2 is here!

Emma and Alice head to The Pump House tea room near Shincliffe, Sam chats to Carl Howe about his success with axe throwing in Durham, and we dig out an interview from the Durham Today archive!

The Pump House Tea Room
https://www.facebook.com/Thepumphousetearoomdurham/

Valhalla Axe Throwing
https://www.valhallanorth.co.uk/
https://twitter.com/North_Valhalla
https://www.instagram.com/valhalla_north/
https://www.facebook.com/valhallanorth

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Series 2 Ep1 - A New Series, Durham Restaurant Week and Age UK County Durham

Fri, 03 Feb 2023 16:00:00 +0000

Welcome to a new series of The Durham Podcast. Sam and Emma kick off a new format for the show, teaming up with Durham OnAir & Durham Today to bring you new content on a more regular basis.

Welcome to Series 2 Episode 1

Raddison Blue: https://www.radissonhotels.com/en-us/hotels/radisson-blu-durham

Turkish Kitchen: https://turkishkitchendurham.co.uk/

World Cancer Day: https://www.worldcancerday.org/

Age UK County Durham: https://www.ageuk.org.uk/countydurham/

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Episode 14 - all things bright and new: Lunar New Year, fabulous footballers, revitalised streets and more

Mon, 16 Jan 2023 14:00:00 +0000

in this episode it's all things bright, beautiful (had to put that in), new and tasty!

Welcome to In The Loop Episode 14

Have a listen - and here are the relevant links!

Lunar New Year Celebrations in Durham
Website - https://www.thisisdurham.com/whats-on/lunar-new-year-2023-celebration-p1089531
Durham Markets Event page - https://durhammarkets.co.uk/event/chinese-new-year-celebrations-durham-city-centre/
Durham Outdoor Markets and Events on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/durhammarketsevents

Hodgson Fish Durham
Website - https://hodgsonfish.co.uk/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hodgsonfishdurham
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hodgsonfishdurham/

Indie Durham City
Website - https://www.indiedurhamcity.co.uk/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IndieDurhamCity
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/indiedurhamcity/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/indiedurhamcity

Boldon CA Girls FC
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BoldonGirlsFC/

Durham On Air
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Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/durhamonair/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/durhamonair

Riverview Kitchen Durham
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Riverviewkitchendurham/

Episode 13 - The Past and The Future

Fri, 30 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode it's all about the past meeting the future - perfect for New Year 2023.

Welcome to In The Loop Episode 13

Have a listen - and here are the relevant links!

Upcycle Me
Website - upcycleme.co.uk
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/UpCycleMeDurham
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/upcycleme_durham/

Durham Cathedral Undercroft Restaurant
Website - https://www.durhamcathedral.co.uk/visit-us/plan-your-visit/eating
Durham Cathedral on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/durhamcathedral
Durham Cathedral on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/durhamcathedral/

Durham On Air
Website - https://www.durhamonair.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/durhamonair
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/durhamonair/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/durhamonair

Episode 12 - Here comes Christmas!

Mon, 21 Nov 2022 11:00:00 +0000

We're not just talking about Christmas, but we can't not mention it!

Welcome to In The Loop, episode 12.

Have a listen and then come back here for the relevant links!

Durham Christmas Festival website - https://durhamchristmasfestival.com/
Durham Christmas Festival Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/durhamchristmasfestival/
Durham Christmas Festival Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/xmasdurham/
Durham Christmas Festival Twitter - https://twitter.com/xmasdurham

QuirkshopUK website - https://www.ebay.co.uk/str/quirkshopuk
QuirkshopUK Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/QuirkshopUK
QuirkshopUK Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/quirkshopuk/

Durham Market Hall - https://durhammarkets.co.uk/
Durham Markets Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/durhammarkets
Durham Markets Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/durhammarkets/
Durham Markets Twitter - https://twitter.com/DurhamMarkets

Kokoro - https://kokorouk.com/

Episode 11 - Independents, the heritage and the future

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 21:00:00 +0100

It's been a month to remember, and for this podcast, one interview was recorded before HM Queen Elizabeth II died, one the day after she died, and one a week later, and that obviously impacts the conversations.

I've not edited out, it time dates the conversations ... and maybe our thoughts will reflect yours.

In this episode we catch up with

Graham Soult of Indie Durham City
For more https://www.indiedurhamcity.co.uk/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/IndieDurhamCity/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/indiedurhamcity
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/indiedurhamcity/

Mandy of Clarke's Linen and Lace in Durham Market Hall
For more https://durhammarkets.co.uk/vendor-profile/clarkes-linen-lace/
And to find Clarke's head down the main entrance ramp to the Market Hall and it's there at the bottom

And for H&H Cakery
Website - https://hnhcakery.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/hnhcakery
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/hnhcakery/

Episode 10 - Summer in the City!

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 16:00:00 +0100

Summer in the city ... it could mean hot temperatures (who knows) but it will mean a great promotion of the city's independents retailers, a fab family friendly book lovers event and lots of chances for you to discover the city's independents, including the one featured here.

In this episode we catch up with

Paul Howard of Durham BID who's telling us about their Independents Campaign running from 25th July to 31st August.
For more on the campaign including participating retailers - https://www.lifeindurham.co.uk/event/durham-independents/
Durham BID website - https://www.lifeindurham.co.uk/
And for Durham BID social media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/durhambusinessimprovementdistrict
Twitter - https://twitter.com/DurhamBID
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/durhambid/

Martin Cann of Fieldhouse Pottery (from Durham Saturday Outdoor Market)
To buy online go to:
https://www.fieldhouse-pottery.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fieldhousepottery/

And for Durham Saturday Outdoor Markets,
Market line up is published weekly here: https://durhammarkets.co.uk/news/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/durhammarketsevents

And Durham Children's Book Festival runs on 24th and 25th April
For information: https://durhammarkets.co.uk/event/childrens-book-fest/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/childrensbooksdurham
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/durhamchildrensbookday/

Episode 9 - three things happening imminently, and one you'll have to wait for

Fri, 01 Jul 2022 12:00:00 +0100

Lights, camera, action ... it's episode 9!

Where we catch up with

Bill Moir of Durham Fringe which runs from 26th t0 31st July
To buy tickets head here - https://durhamfringe.co.uk/
And for Durham Fringe social media:
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/DurhamFringe
Twitter - https://twitter.com/durhamfringe
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/durhamfringefest/

Miles Nelson of Bookwyrm
To find out what we're not telling you find Bookwyrm here
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/BookWyrmDurham
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/bookwyrmdurham/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/bookwyrmdurham

If you're keen to know more about Scoop Durham and Scoop UK here's the information:
For the website - https://www.wearescoopuk.com/
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/scoopdurham
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/scoopdurham

And finally Alice visited Maple Patisserie - https://www.facebook.com/Maple-Patisserie-Ltd-110282258238485

Episode 8 - Backing the Durham 2025 Bid

Sat, 07 May 2022 12:00:00 +0100

Yeay - our first In The Loop special, one podcast, one guest, and one subject - the bid for City of Culture, the Durham 2025 Bid.

I was invited to talk to Tony Harrington about the Bid, how we can support it, and the influence it could have on both the City and County of Durham.

Thanks for listening!

And ... here are some useful links:

Durham 2025 website - https://durham2025.co.uk/
Durham 2025 Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Durham2025/
Durham 2025 Twitter - https://twitter.com/durham_2025
Durham 2025 Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/durham2025_/

To back the bid (as an individual) go here - https://durham2025.co.uk/get-involved/

Episode 7 - looking back, looking forward (to) and looking ahead?

Fri, 06 May 2022 11:00:00 +0100

Here goes with Episode 7 of the In The Loop Podcast ... thank you for listening!

Have a listen ... and then these are the links you might need:

City of Durham Parish Council - https://cityofdurham-pc.gov.uk/
City of Durham Parish Council on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/CityofDurhamPC

Jubilee hashtag - #durhamcityjubilee

Events:
Platinum Jubilee Tea Dance - https://durhammarkets.co.uk/event/jubilee/
Platinum Jubilee Big Lunch - https://durhammarkets.co.uk/event/platinum-jubilee-big-lunch/

Circle Vintage Durham on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/circlevintagedurham
Circle Vintage Durham on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/circlevintagedurham/

Chem SG on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/chemSG1
Chem SG on Twitter - https://twitter.com/chem_sg
Chem SG email - chem.sg@durham.ac.uk

Vennels Durham - https://vennels.com/
Vennels Durham on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/VennelsDurham/

Durham 2025 BID - https://durham2025.co.uk/
Durham 2025 BID on Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Durham2025

Episode 6 - looks good, smells good, and does a really good job!

Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:00:00 +0100

Here goes with another, the sixth episode of In The Loop - The Durham Podcast.

Apologies we're a day into April, so a little late posting, but it was really enjoyable to catch up with Susan Tyson from Durham Pointers, and also with Chris and Fraser from Bear Bottom in Durham Market Hall.

Here's the links you might need!

For Bear Bottom's website - https://bearbottom.co.uk/
and for their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/BearBottomGifts

For Durham Market's website - https://durhammarkets.co.uk/
and for their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/durhammarkets

Then we meet one of the Durham Pointers

For Durham Pointers' website - https://www.durhampointers.co.uk/
And for their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/DurhamPointers

We talked also about the Durham 2025 bid.

For Durham 2025 - https://durham2025.co.uk/
And for their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/Durham2025

For Plant Man/ LA Designer Flowers in the Market Hall, contact him via Facebook here - https://www.facebook.com/Plant-Man-Durham-102045905487707

And finally, this is the Totally Locally Durham website so you can find out more about the movement to champion the city's independents! It's here - https://totallylocallydurham.co.uk/

Fire, Ice, Cake ... and body parts?

Fri, 18 Feb 2022 20:00:00 +0000

We're back with another episode of In The Loop - The Durham Podcast. It's fab to catch up with Paul Howard of Durham Bid and hear his plans as the city emerges from two years of lockdowns and restrictions, and those plans include lots of events, the first one he talks about being at the end of February.

PLEASE NOTE: there's a date error in this episode, Alice confesses a panicky moment of confusion... where she talks about the Children's Book and Fun Day, this will actually be happening in August. For all events organised by or in conjunction with Durham Markets click through here - https://durhammarkets.co.uk/event/

Find Durham BID's website here - https://www.lifeindurham.co.uk/
Durham BID's Facebook page here - https://www.facebook.com/durhambusinessimprovementdistrict

And then we head to one of Durham's best kept secrets, Fowler's Yard, to speak with Illustrator Juliet Percival.

Find more about Juliet here - https://www.julietpercival.co.uk/
And her Facebook page is here - https://www.facebook.com/JulietPercivalIllustration
And Instagram here - https://www.instagram.com/julietpercival_illustration/

In The Student Loop, I caught up with Tia of Tall Blonde Tales blog.
You can read her blog here - https://tallblondetales.com/

Or for the Durham University Blog, click here - https://sites.durham.ac.uk/studentblog/

There was a lot of raving about ... Cafedral, so let's share their website - http://cafedral.co.uk/ and their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/cafedral/

And finally, this is the Totally Locally Durham website so you can find out more about the movement to champion the city's independents! It's here - https://totallylocallydurham.co.uk/

Episode 4- All things bright and beautiful ... medals, lights and a bright future!

Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:00:00 +0000

Welcome to episode 4 of In The Loop - The Durham Podcast, which I'm calling All Things Bright and Beautiful.
It all starts with a catch up with Cllr Elizabeth Scott from City of Durham Parish Council who talks about the work being put in to ensure Durham's future prosperity. If you wish to contact Cllr Scott, or any of the Parish Councillors, then please visit their website: City of Durham Parish Council (cityofdurham-pc.gov.uk)

It's then time for bright lights, and a visit to How Bazaar in Durham Market Hall, home of all things bright, beautiful and Turkish. Hear how Metin Kyoncu has fared through the pandemic. If you wish to contact Metin, here's the link to his Facebook page: (5) How Bazaar | Facebook . Alternatively, you can of course, just pop into the Market Hall Monday to Saturday, it's open 9am to 4.30pm.

We then caught up with Joanna Wright, Station Manager for Purple Radio, Durham University's student radio station and this is where the medals come in. Listen and find out more. To find the station, start with their website here: Purple Radio . Alternatively, you can find them on Instagram here: Purple Radio (@purple_radio) • Instagram photos and videos and on Facebook here: Purple Radio | Facebook

Alice Explored The Mugwump on Saddler Street: The Mugwump | Facebook and plugged the Chinese New Year Celebrations in the heart of Durham on Saturday 5th February. For more details of the day's events and timings, visit this page of Durham Markets' website: Chinese New Year Celebrations - Durham City Centre - Durham Market (durhammarkets.co.uk)

And finally, it's all about you! What would you like to hear about, who should we be talking to, where should we be going ... what's out there that we need to shout about? Let us know by emailing admin@totallylocallydurham.co.uk .

Episode 3 - Making a difference and coffee chats

Mon, 20 Dec 2021 06:00:00 +0000

Episode 3 of In the Loop - The Durham Podcast has more than one way that people are making a difference, and more than one chat over a great cup of coffee!

In The Student Loop, we're talking about student and staff volunteering, with information both for those who want to volunteer and those who could provide volunteering opportunities.

DU Volunteering website: https://duvolunteering.webspace.durham.ac.uk/

Volunteering platform (staff): https://durhamunistaffvolunteering.teamkinetic.co.uk/index-classic

Volunteering platform (students): https://durhamunistudentvolunteering.teamkinetic.co.uk/index-classic

Learning By Heart: https://www.learningbyheart.info/

In The City Loop, we're talking to Liza Johnson at Discovering Durham.
The website is https://discoveringdurhamcic.com - at time of publishing this it's being updated, but will no doubt be back soon. The Facebook page is here - https://www.facebook.com/DiscoveringDurhamCIC/ and the email is discoverdurhamcic@gmail.com

In The Independent Loop we're at Cafedral - for more information on Cafedral go to their Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/cafedral/

Alice plans to Christmas shop in The Mugwump - https://www.facebook.com/themugwumpdurham and Kemble Art Gallery - https://www.facebook.com/KembleGallery where she wishes to see products by Manuscript Maps - https://www.facebook.com/manuscriptmaps

To find out more about Totally Locally Durham, visit https://totallylocallydurham.co.uk/ and if you want to contact the podcast, please email admin@totallylocallydurham.co.uk .

Episode 2 - Christmas, Crystals, Convenience ... and, coincidentally, Colins!

Wed, 17 Nov 2021 14:00:00 +0000

Episode 2 of In The Loop - the Durham podcast features convenience, crystals (as well as rocks) and Christmas!

Yes, Durham Christmas Festival returns for real this year, and all details about the festival can be found at www.durhamchristmasfestival.com. If you just want to skip the site and buy discounted advance tickets for the Craft & Gift Marquee on Palace Green, then you can do that here.

in the Student Loop, the special delivery service for students from Durham Market Hall to DU campuses - students should go to this page for all the details, terms and conditions and the all important code - https://durhammarkets.co.uk/students/.

For The Rock and Fossil Shop's online shop, visit this site - https://www.rockandfossilshop.co.uk/ and for the shop's Facebook page - https://www.facebook.com/TheRockAndFossilShop .

Alice visited Circle Vintage - https://www.facebook.com/circlevintagedurham/ and The Coffee House Durham - https://www.facebook.com/thecoffeehousedurham .

To find out more about Totally Locally Durham, visit https://totallylocallydurham.co.uk/ and if you want to contact the podcast, please email admin@totallylocallydurham.co.uk .

Episode 1 - Illumination and Independents

Wed, 06 Oct 2021 22:00:00 +0100

Welcome to episode 1 of In The Loop - with illumination, independents, charity and fabulous food!

For more details about Lumiere see www.lumiere-festival.com.

Find Elvet & Bailey in Prince Bishops Place in Durham, open 7 days a week. Their website and online shop is at www.elvetandbailey.com.

Durham Women for Woman International can be found on Facebook here - www.facebook.com/womenforwomendurham. Their clothing drop in Durham Market Place is on Saturday 9th October. To donate after that date, please contact them directly.

Durham Full Moon Street Food Market returns from 4 to 9pm on Wednesday 13th October. For details see www.facebook.com/fullmoonmarkets .

To contact us, email admin@totallylocallydurham.co.uk