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Podcast by Ben West
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Welcome to the brand new ‘Super Weston’ podcast, shining a light on all the reasons why Weston is a ‘super’ place to live, work and visit. Tune in and listen to stories of business innovators, local people with unique stories to tell about life in Weston, and those who are raising the game through new projects and events. Plus insider tips on where to eat and drink. Be prepared to be surprised!
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Ep 19 Beyond the boards: the past, present and future of Weston's iconic piers
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2023 has been designated the 'Year of the Pier', and in our final podcast of the season, we are celebrating Weston's piers. Of the 60 piers left in the UK, four can be found on North Somerset's 19-mile coastline, and three of them are in Weston! We chat to pier experts Michelle Michael, one of the owners/directors of The Grand Pier and Revo, and Si…
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Ep 18: Commercial property & investment opportunities in Weston-super-Mare
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This week, we talk to Simon Price, a partner at Alder King, and Jane Harrison, Head of Economy at North Somerset Council, about the increasing appeal of Weston-super-Mare as a place to locate a business, and for developer investment. During the episode they discuss: Trends for business growth and interest in Weston, including industrial sector grow…
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Ep 17 Christmas in Weston - what's on and where to shop with Fay Powell and Alan Smith
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This week, host Becky Walsh chats with guests Fay Powell and Alan Smith, to discover what Weston has to offer this Christmas. Alan Smith, Manager of The Sovereign, shares what the shopping centre has been up to over the past year, and their grand festive plans for December, including late night shopping and a Christmas light switch-on (30th Novembe…
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Ep 16 The Stable: a business and community hub of creativity and inclusivity
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The Stable is a vibrant hub that has woven itself into the fabric of the community in Weston-super-Mare. A multifaceted space, it offers everything from co-working offices, to a board game cafe, hot desks, a pub, pop-up food shop, artisan markets and more. In the latest episode of the We are Super Weston podcast, Councillor Jemma Coles - the drivin…
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Ep 15 Food WorksSW: Cultivating food and drink innovation in the West Country
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The West Country is fast becoming a hotbed for entrepreneurial food and drink producers thanks to food and drink innovation centre, Food WorksSW, which opened in 2020. If you have an idea for a new food or drink product, or have a small food business you want to scale-up, Food WorksSW can help you innovate and grow. Located just off the A370 into W…
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Ep 14 Thinking of moving? David Plaister talks property in Weston-super-Mare
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With house prices considerably lower in Weston-super-Mare* than the West Country capital, Bristolians are moving to the North Somerset seaside town in their droves. In this week’s podcast, we talk to David Plaister - owner of the family-run Weston Estate Agency that bears his name - about this growing trend, where the best places are to live in Wes…
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Ep 13 Best Weston-super-Mare walks with local experts Paul Batts and Jane Murch
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Perched on the edge of the Mendip Hills, surrounded by gorgeous Somerset countryside and with miles of flat seafront promenade, Weston-super-Mare is a walker’s paradise. In episode 13 of our We are Super Weston podcast, host Becky Walsh speaks to local experts, Paul Batts - owner of independent shop, Outdoors & Active - and Jane Murch, Visitor and …
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Ep 12 Wind, water and beach sports with former Combat Paramedic and adventurer Ben Peters
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In today’s episode, we chat with former Combat Paramedic Ben Peters, about some of his many adventures, his work with young people and WhatSUP paddleboarding, and some of the adrenaline sports on offer in Weston. Born and bred in Weston, Ben's extraordinary life has seen him paddleboard down the Amazon River, work as Bear Grylls’ medic and help reb…
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EP 11 Opening the doors on Weston’s heritage with Cara MacMahon and Jane Hill
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Each September allows us to delve deeper into Weston-super-Mare’s history through the national Heritage Open Days festival. This year, it’s taking place from Friday 8th to Sunday 17th. In today’s episode, we talk to two of our local heritage specialists– Jane Hill, Heritage & Communication Officer at Weston Museum and Cara MacMahon, North Somerset …
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Ep 10 Weston's exciting food scene with business owners Anna Southwell of Loves Cafe and Sprout Cafe and Prayag Rajpura of Cumin Alive and Rebel Dark Arts Kitchen
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If your culinary go-to for food in Weston-super-Mare is a bag of chips on the seafront from the chippy, let us broaden your gastronomic horizons. In this episode, we discuss the surprisingly excellent food on offer in Weston (some of it produced by our two guests, local hospitality owners, Anna Southwell from Loves Cafe and Sprout Cafe, and Prayag …
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Ep 9 Swimming in Weston with Karen Barry & Claire Trevor-Roper
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In this episode will be 'diving' into the joys of swimming in the sea in Weston with Claire Trevor-Roper, CoDirector of Mudlarks and Karen Barry, one of the founding members of the Wild Swimming group the Supermares! Our guests share their expert knowledge on taking a dip in Weston's waters as well as some valuable advice on swimming safely when it…
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Ep 8 Lynsey McKinstry talks about family life, Weston College & opportunities for young people in Weston
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Weston-super-Mare is a holiday destination and a great place to bring kids, but what's it like to raise a family here? We talk to Lynsey McKinstry, who grew up in the town and is now bringing up her own children in Weston. Lynsey also tells us about her work with Weston College and how the college provides an award-winning service supporting studen…
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Ep 7 Alex Hearn talks about placemaking for Super Weston and his work at North Somerset Council
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Land redevelopment, investment in the high street and seafront experiences being brought back to life - these are exciting times for Weston. In this week’s episode we talk to Alex Hearn, experienced Placemaking specialist, and former Assistant Director (Placemaking and Growth) for North Somerset Council. Alex discusses how public and private organi…
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Ep 6 Dom Early from eBike UFO talking all things cycling in and around Weston
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Surrounded by beautiful countryside and excellent cycle routes (with more in the pipeline), Weston-super-Mare is a fantastic place for a pedal, whether you're an avid mountain rider or prefer more of a leisurely pace on two wheels, you'll find everything from flat, relaxing rides to coastal paths and stunt jumps in the woods. Dominic Early, owner o…
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Ep 5 John Telling, Director of Towens, talks to us about this super successful waste and recycling business employing 135 staff in the heart of Weston
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Family-owned recycling and waste management business ‘Towens’ employs around 135 people from in and around Weston. If you live in the town, you will be familiar with the lorries and skips taking away Weston’s waste, of which a staggering 94% is recycled. In today’s episode, John Telling, Director of Towens talks to Becky about some of the interesti…
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Ep. 4 Beautifully Proud, celebrating Pride and support for the LGBTQ+ community in Weston with Matt Hardy
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Rainbow flags, glitter balls and a pier (or three)…no we’re not talking about Brighton, this is Weston-super-Mare, where there’s excitement, support and ambition amongst the LGBTQ+ community this June, as the *Beautifully Proud programme kicks off across several of the town’s venues. Listen to Matt Hardy, Operational Services Manager for Weston Tow…
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Ep 3 Establishing a successful creative business by the beach, with Clair Haycraft, Haycraft Creative and Angela Hicks, CEO of The Hive.
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In this week’s episode, we meet Angela Hicks, Chief Executive of The Hive, and Clair Haycraft of Haycraft Creative. Clair and her husband Phil set up their creative business in Weston, with the help of Angela and her team. Starting out on your own business path can be daunting, but the businesses of Weston and North Somerset have huge support in th…
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Ep 2 Life on Weston high street with retailer Sam Walker, Owner of family run department store Walker & Ling
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Walker & Ling is a stalwart of Weston High Street with a fascinating history. Run by the Walker family for 115 years, its rich heritage has seen the department store survive being bombed in WW2, undergo a major facelift as part of Historic England and North Somerset Heritage Action Zone investment and welcome great brands while retaining a sense of…
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Ep 1 Fiona Matthews and Tom Newman of Culture Weston discuss Weston’s cultural renaissance and the importance of culture to the local communities.
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Welcome to the very first episode of the We are Super Weston podcast. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen today. Giant bats in a climate carnival, massive murals on walls and festivals for the grieving - the impact of Culture Weston on the town can't be understated. In this podcast, we talk to Fiona Matthews, Artistic Director and Tom N…
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Podcast Trailer - Welcome to the new Super Weston podcast
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Join Becky Walsh, host and resident of Weston-super-Mare, every two weeks as she brings you interviews with the movers and shakers who are rocking Weston right now. From award-winning digital artwork creators or food technology manufacturers, Weston has so much to offer beyond its beautiful sunsets and fabulous beaches. Tune in and listen to storie…
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I tested out the handheld recorders at The Buzz Pod to see what sound i could get and added some automation with EQ.By Ben West
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