March 2010 – The New Listener

BBC Peterborough March 31st 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Wednesday 31st March 2010.

Topics:
Cathedral Square outlets complain their trade is affected by the over-running building project.
Concerns are bing expressed over plans to locate 700 new homes in Eye and Thorney.
ASBAH holds a Spina Bifida and Hydrocephalus Information Day.
Welsh analogue TV transmitters will be turned off today.
Controversial traffic lights have finally been turned on at the A47 Thorpe Wood roundabout.
The Government’s car scrappage scheme has ended.
Freemans offer for leaving the Westwood site is expected to be agreed today or tomorrow.
Gary Johnson former Bristol City is predicted to be the new PUFC manager.

Interviewees:
David Beaver Sundays Cafe.
Kingsley Rafael Harriets Tea Rooms.
Darren Fower as Media Development Officer ASBAH.
Darren Fower as Libdem Councillor.
Lee Arnold Motorpoint.
Andrew Edwards Peterborough City Council.
Nick Tomkins Bristol City Supporters’ Trust.
Zoe Kleinman BBC Technology Reporter.
Ed Murphy Labour Parliamentary Candidate.
Jeff Stebbings Gardening Guru.

Companies mentioned:
Motorpoint.
Milton Estate.
SKY.
Freemans.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Ben Stevenson
Sport: Nick Fairbairn
News: Steve Titman
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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Darren Fower on the NHS Peterborough Deficit

Darren Fower LibDem councillor reports back from the emergency meeting of the Peterborough City Council Scrutiny Commission for Health Services to discuss the current NHS Peterborough deficit and projected cuts of £27 million. Broadcast at 07:10 on Tuesday 30th March 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.

PS: Now how does a Primary Care Trust overspend by nearly twelve million quid? Well we’ve tried to find out over the last few weeks. But that’s what Peterborough’s Liberal Democrats asked at yesterday’s emergency health scrutiny meeting at the Town Hall. They want answers following NHS Peterborough’s staggering overspend on last year’s budget. Last week we spoke to Chairman of the Board councillor Marco Cereste and we asked him if he was happy with his performance as Chairman. Of course he said he wasn’t happy, and we asked him as well if he could .. if he would like to consider his future as Chairman of the Board, and he said he would be considering that future. Darren Fower is Leader of Peterborough LibDems, and he called for the meeting and joins us on the phone now. Morning Darren.
DF: Good Morning Paul.
PS: You heard what Marco had to say on the phone last week. Obviously he wasn’t happy with his own performance. In fact, we can remind you of what Marco had to say. (TAPE)
MC: No I’m not happy with the job that I’ve done as NHS Peterborough. I am terribly disappointed that after twenty five years of virtually perfect perfect service to this city, we’ve had a situation where we just .. you know .. the forecasting in what the costs of health care would be in the city was so .. got so terribly wrong. (LIVE)
PS: Yes. So he was unhappy with his performance, you were unhappy with his and the PCT’s performance, and that’s why you called the meeting last night.
DF: Absolutely. The bottom line is everything has to come to an end, and while there may have been previous years where Mr Cereste and the Board have done well, right now it’s quite the opposite, it really is.
PS: So what happened last night, what questions did you ask, and what did you find out?
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BBC Peterborough March 30th 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Tuesday 30th March 2010.

Topics:
An emergency council meeting to discuss the NHS Peterborough budget deficit was unproductive.
A local MP backs the Chair of NHS Peterborough to stay in his job for a while longer.
The government sets out proposals for a compulsory levy to pay for continuing care.
Russia mourns its bomb victims.
A Helpston teenager who overcame anorexia wants to help others.
A committee of MPs says that the Govt. strategy to combat extremism stigmatises and alienates Muslims.
The Energy and Climate Change Committee says Govt will miss its fuel poverty targets.
Tony Blair is expected to campaign for Labour in the forthcoming general election.
A rabbit welfare charity launches a Make Mine Chocolate campaign to stop people buying live rabbits.
Resident health guru looks at smoking cessation and fitness routines.
Former Olympic Torch Bearer from Park Ward Peterborough wants to do it again.
Waterstones offer book recommendations.
Gary Johnson is widely expected to replace Jim Gannon as manager of Peterborough United FC.

Interviewees:
Darren Fower LibDem Councillor.
Anne Mitchell Rabbit Welfare Association.
Abbey Baker Beating Eating Disorders Charity.
Michael van Straten Health Guru.
Stewart Jackson MP.
Graham Lowndes 1948 Olympic Torch Bearer.
UNITE union seeks to build a strike fund.
Anna Elmore Waterstones.

Companies mentioned:
BA
Cadburys (Chocolate Egg Brands)
Waterstones

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Samatha Dalton
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Phil Garner
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 29th 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Monday 29th March 2010.

Topics:
Parishioners outraged at the granting of a lap-dancing licence for Pulse 8 Nightclub Geneva Street next door to the St Peters and All Souls RC Church.
Red Cross call for volunteers to befriend hospital patients.
Ferry Meadows shortlisted for a National Picnic Award.
More teams wanted for the Dragon Boat Race.
Speculation on who will succeed Jim Gannon as manager of Peterborough United FC.
Tories promise to shelve a proposed 1% rise in National Insurance.
Peers report a possible backlash if the digital radio switchover proceeds as is.
Safer Peterborough Partnership comments on the current methadrone furore.
New expenses rules for MPs are expected to be announced today.
The BA cabin crew strike continues.
There are ACAS talks today to try to avert a planned national rail strike.
Posh Legends charity match planned for 19:30pm on 30th April 2010 thanks to Kingfisher Cars.

Interviewees:
Father David Jennings St Peters and All Souls Church Geneva Street.
Susan Taylor Nene Park Trust.
Sarah Hall Red Cross.
Karen Kibblewhite Community Safety and Substance Misuse Officer Safer Peterborough Partnership.
Lindsay Newton East Anglian Children’s Hospice.
Wayne Fitzgerald Owner Angels Table Dancing Club and former owner of Pulse 8 nightclub
Swamp Donkey Posh.net.
Toby Earle TV Easy magazine.

Companies mentioned:
BA.
Network Rail.
Kingfisher Cars.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: John Symes
News: Susie Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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Marco Cereste on the NHS Peterborough Deficit

Marco Cereste Chair of NHS Peterborough comments on the crticisms levelled at him following the announcement that this year NHS Peterborough overspent by a far greater amount than expected, and that next year it will need to reduce its spending by tens of millions of pounds to balance the books. Broadcast at 08:10 on Friday 26th March 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.

Marco Cereste Chair of NHS Peterborough comments on the criticisms levelled at him following the announcement that this year NHS Peterborough overspent by a far greater amount than expected, and that next year it will need to reduce its spending by tens of millions of pounds to balance the books. Broadcast at 08:10 on Friday 26th March 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.

PS: This is the big news locally that you’re waking up to. NHS Peterborough is planning to make twenty seven millions of pounds of cutbacks next financial year. But people in Peterborough seemingly won’t lose out on health care. Here’s interim Chief Executive Sheila Bremner’s guarantee, shortly after a meeting of the Board of NHS Peterborough.(TAPE)
SB: We will seek to maintain the quality of services that we provide and make sure that we meet the needs of local people, absolutely.
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BBC Peterborough March 26th 2010

A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Friday 26th March 2010.

Topics:
NHS Peterborough is aiming for £27 million cuts next year to balance the books.
The local English Democrats have challenged the council’s decision to sell the Lady Lodge Arts Centre in Orton.
The Vatican slams the media over abuse allegations and the suggestion of a Papal cover-up.
BA are defiant as UNITE strike approaches. 100 academics slam Wille Walsh in The Guardian.
Anglian Water flatly deny plans to cut 80 jobs.
A national rail strike over a planned 1500 layoffs is timed for the launch of the General Election campaign.
Beekeeper workshop to be held. Hamfisted beekeepers slammed by Bee Inspector.
Gannon rallies his troops for one last desperate effort.
Earth Hour: PECT say a mass electricity turn-off is on at local venues.
Canon Cattle will be turning the Cathedral clocks forward on Sunday night as should we all.
Forces Sweetheart Susie Hutson sells her favours in a good cause.
Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan could buy the National Lottery.
Bishop Donald arrives and will start work in mid-April DV.

Interviewees:
Sheila Bremner Interim CE NHS Peterborough.
Ed Murphy Labour Prospective Parliamentary Candidate.
Darren Fower LibDem Councillor.
Nyree Ambarchian Peterborough Environment City Trust.
Rev. Canon Richard Cattle Peterborough Cathedral.
Graham Murphy English Democrat Councillor.
Keith Morgan Regional Bee Inspector National Bee Unit The Food and Environment Research Agency.
Susie Hutson Forces Sweetheart.
Marco Cereste Chair NHS Peterborough.
Venerable Donald Spargo Bishop of Peterborough

Companies mentioned:
BA.
Park Inn.
Holiday Inn.
Cadbury/Kraft.
Network Rail.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Nick Fairburn
News: Susie Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 25th 2010

The BBC Radio Peterborough Paul Stainton’s Breakfast Show summary for Thursday 25th March 2010.

Topics:
Shelter report a shortage of affordable housing in Peterborough. The Council outlines its strategy.
The public reacts to the news that Jim Gannon will not renew his contract at Peterborough United FC.
Changes to stamp duty in the Budget could benefit the local property market.
The new Bishop of Peterborough the Venerable Donald Spargo Allister MA will be consecrated today.
Talks between Network Rail and the RMT are ongoing to avert a strike.
Cambridgeshire Fire and Rescue have determined to prosecute hoax callers at a younger age.
Stilton and its Cheese Rollers receive an award for excellence from the Visit England Campaign.
A Wurzel laments the Budget cider tax rise.
Local character Viker Biker is back after his fall and has a new Yamaha Dragstar 1100.

Interviewees:
Karen Stalbow Shelter.
Martin Fitzjohn Fitzjohn Ingle.
Derek Williams Bishop’s Administrator Diocese of Peterborough.
Anne Keogh Housing Strategy Manager Peterborough City Council.
Ady Mowles Chair Peterborough Independent Supporters’ Association.
Nicky Nicholl Visit England Campaign.
Mark Slater Viker Biker and Spoondini.
Tom Banner The Wurzels.

Companies mentioned:
National Rail.
Fitzjohn Ingle.
Kingfisher Cars.
Yamaha (Dragstar)

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Heather Noble
Sport: Alex Harris
News: Gabrielle Grindrod
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Phil Garner
Phones: Kerry Devine
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Lord de Ramsey will Rebuild the Three Horseshoes Inn

A report from the scene of a major fire at the Three Horseshoes Pub in Abbots Ripton is followed by a telephone interview with Lord de Ramsey, upon whose land is stands. Paul Stainton and Janine Machin are the interviewer and reporter. This was broadcast at 07:20 on 24th March 2010 in the Paul Stainto Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.

PS: We’re waking up to fire damage to an iconic building in Cambridgeshire this morning. The damage is being assessed at the Three Horseshoes pub in Abbots Ripton close to Huntingdon. The thatched roof of the seventeenth century Grade II listed building set light yesterday afternoon. At it’s height, there were six fire engines and one turntable ladder at the scene. No-one was hurt. BBC Look East’s Janine Machin reports: (TAPE)
JM: It has stood in the village of Abbots Ripton for more than three hundred years, but it’ll be some time before The Three Horseshoes Inn can welcome customers again. Two passers-by raised the alarm at around four o’clock yesterday afternoon.
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