This very brief and hasty interview with snooker legend Willie Thorne follows the news that last night Cambridge-based snooker player Neil Robertson defeated Graeme Dott to win the world championship at the Crucible Theatre. Broadcast at 08:58 on Tuesday 4th May 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough. Paul interrupts his handover talk with BBC Cambridgeshire’s Andy Harper to hear that producer Ben Stevenson has finally managed to get an interview with a snooker personality. Continue reading “Willie Thorne on Neil Robertson”
Aaron Ross FirstCare on Absenteeism
This interview with Aaron Ross Chief Executive of FirstCare Absence Management Services follows the news that Peterborough City Council is suffering a statistically high level of absenteeism. Broadcast at 08:18 on Tuesday May 4th 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.
This interview with Aaron Ross Chief Executive of FirstCare Absence Management Services follows the news that Peterborough City Council is suffering a statistically high level of absenteeism. Broadcast at 08:18 on Tuesday May 4th 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.
STAINTON: Now as we mentioned council workers at Peterborough City Council took an average of eleven point eight days off sick, compared to NHS staff in Peterborough who took nine days, and the police who took just over a week off last year. Aaron Ross is from an absence management company who manages sick-leave. They’re called FirstCare. Morning Aaron.
ROSS: Good morning.
STAINTON: How do you manage, first of all, absence? Continue reading “Aaron Ross FirstCare on Absenteeism”
BBC Peterborough May 4th 2010
A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Tuesday 4th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Tuesday 4th May 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
Topics:
A consultant confirms that Peterborough City Council absence figures are attributable to mis-management.
The volcanic ash cloud from Iceland returns to halt flights in Ireland.
Tactical voting is back on the agenda two days before the General Election.
A Peterborough working girl is given an ASBO.
The Peterborough Beekepers Association will rescue problem bees and save them from destruction.
Pupils from a Whittlesea Primary School express their political opinions.
A Cambridgeshire hearse driver with a body on board is fined for wearing no seat belt.
Peterborough United FC win a match against Plymouth. Both teams are relegated.
Francophile health guru offers advice on stress-related injuries.
Australian snooker player Neil Robertson who is based in Cambridge wins the World Championship.
Interviewees:
John Bridge Peterborough Chamber of Commerce.
Michael van Straten Health Guru.
Steven Goldspink English Democrat Candidate.
Wendy Sleaford Deputy Head Park Lane Primary School Whittlesea.
Aaron Ross Firstcare Absence Management Consultant.
Nilesh Patel PUFC Fan.
Tommy Robson PUFC Legend.
Wille Thorne WT Snooker Club Cambridge.
Mentioned:
Firstcare Absence Management.
Kingfisher Cars.
WT Snooker Club Cambridge.
Team:
Producer: Ben Stevenson
Sport: Nick Fairburn
News: Samantha Dalton
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Gray
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough April 30th 2010
A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Friday 30th April 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Friday 30th April 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
Topics:
There will be a taxi strike this weekend in Peterborough on Saturday night in protest at alleged touting.
A Fengate hay fire adjacent to the Anglian Water premises was allowed to burn out.
Four local Lithuanians have been jailed for kidnapping and blackmail.
Truckfest this weekend at the East of England Showground will feature Kim Marsh and Ricky Whittle.
The final leaders’ election debate is discussed at length throughout the show.
Some members of staff were trapped in the lift at Radio Cambridgeshire’s Cambridge studios yesterday.
Peterborough Pensioners’ Association says that all parties are taking their vote for granted.
The National Institute of Economic and Social Research warns of big tax increases on the way.
Barclays Bank have reported a substantial profit tempered by a reported lack of clarity on senior pay levels.
Local election candidates are critical of Peterborough’s reckless expansion and poor road planning.
Interviewees:
Chris Moncrieff Political Commentator.
Mary Cooke Peterborough Pensioners’ Association.
Shailesh Vara Conservative Candidate.
Robert Limming Truckfest.
Mentioned:
Royal Bank of Scotland.
Anglian Water.
Magna Park.
Barclays Bank.
PIRC Investment.
Eddie Stobart.
Team:
Producer: Ben Stevenson
Sport: Nick Fairburn
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Lord
Phones: Kerry Devine
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Ashley Law IFA on the Economy
Independent Financial Adviser Joe Jennings from Ashley Law Peterborough talks to Paul Stainton on the three main political parties and their policies on the economy. Broadcast at 07:10 on Thursday 29th April 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.
Independent Financial Adviser Joe Jennings from Ashley Law Peterborough talks to Paul Stainton on the three main political parties and their policies on the economy. Broadcast at 07:10 on Thursday 29th April 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.
PAUL: Ten past seven. It’s been described as the issue that none of the Leaders have an answer for. Yes it’s also the subject of tonight’s third election debate as I mentioned earlier, of course, the economy, stupid, which could be the deciding factor in the race to number ten. I would just like to apologise for calling you stupid there. So which of the parties if any have the right strategy? Joe Jennings is from independent financial advisers Ashley Law in Peterborough. He’s got a nice cup of tea. Morning.
JOE: Good morning Paul.
PAUL: You look a right mess in that jacket.
JOE: (LAUGHS)
PAUL: Sorry. I didn’t mean to say that. I do apologise. (LAUGHS)
JOE: (LAUGHS) That sort of morning, is it?
PAUL: It’s a good excuse though, isn’t it? If our illustrious leader can call people bigots, you know. Do you know what a bigot is, by the way? It’s someone who’s strongly partial to one’s own group, religion, race or politics, and is intolerant of those who differ. You muppet. Sorry. Do any of the main parties, Joe, in all seriousness, have the right answer to get us out of this economic mess and avoid us sliding down the slippery slope towards Greece-dom?
JOE: No. I look forward to tonight in the debate, because each party is supposed to be giving a strategy on how we’re going to get out of this mess. There’s not one. Pain is the only thing to get us out this strategy. Continue reading “Ashley Law IFA on the Economy”
World Quizzing Championship in Peterborough
Peterborough’s Quiz Champion Steve Dodding tells Paul Stainton that Kings School Peterborough will provide one of the locations for this year’s World Quizzing Championships to be held on June 5th 2010. Broadcast at 07:55 on Thursday 29th April 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.
Peterborough’s Quiz Champion Steven Dodding tells Paul Stainton that Kings School Peterborough will provide one of the locations for this year’s World Quizzing Championships to be held on Saturday June 5th 2010. Broadcast at 07:55 on Thursday 29th April 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.
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PAUL: The World Quizzing Championships are coming to Peterborough. As well as the main quiz, there will be a crime and punishment tour, Cathedral tour, curry night, and lots more quizzes. Sounds like fun? Steven Dodding is the Peterborough Quiz Champion. I nearly called him a geek. Steven good morning.
STEVEN: Good morning Paul. How are you?
PAUL: I do apologise. We are being derogatory on purpose to people this morning, and then we’re apologising afterwards, if that’s alright.
STEVEN: So I believe, yes. So I believe.
PAUL (WHISPER: geek) Sorry about that. Sorry. Sorry.
STEVEN: (LAUGHS)
PAUL: It’s a new way of getting rid of your guests and your listeners.
STEVEN: There’s a lot of geek chic around at the moment, isn’t there? It’s a good thing.
PAUL: Geek chic! What is that?
STEVEN: Well I’m sure I have it in spades.
PAUL; (LAUGHS) Anyway. Peterborough has been chosen to hold the World Quizzing Championships. Continue reading “World Quizzing Championship in Peterborough”
BBC Peterborough April 29th 2010
A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Thursday 29th 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
A summary of the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show from BBC Radio Peterborough broadcast Thursday 29th 2010. News travel weather and interviews.
Topics:
New Ark Support Services for children with behavioural difficulties loses its council funding.
Cambridgeshire Police have reassigned officers to put more police on the beat.
The Phoenix Hotel Wisbech is on fire.
The World Quiz Championships come to Kings School Peterborough on 5th June 2010.
The Peterborough Youth Bank provides funds for good ideas to benefit the community.
Gordon Brown goes into tonight’s election debate under a cloud following unguarded remarks.
Consensus Action on Salt and Health worry about take-away curries.
A local independent financial adviser comments on the political parties’ economic policies.
Two more general election candidates outline their positions.
Nationwide Building Society report a 10% house price rise.
Posh Legends play Kingfisher Cars for charity tomorrow 30th April 2010 at 19:30 at Stamford Town FC.
Interviewees:
Jo Jennings IFA Ashley Law
Sam Brown New Ark Support Service.
Nick Sandford LibDem Candidate.
Steven Dodding Peterborough Quiz Champion.
Stewart Jackson Conservative Candidate.
Paul Fulwood Cambridgeshire Police.
Javed Ahmed Peterborough Youth Bank.
Anna Elmore Waterstones Bookshop.
Mentioned:
Ashley Law.
Marks and Spencer.
Coke Zero.
Pepsi.
Nationwide.
Kingfisher Cars.
Waterstones.
Team:
Producer: Ben Stevenson
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Suzi Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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Goldhay Arts in Crisis
Goldhay Arts the centre that supports adults with learning disabilities has learned that its finances are in deficit to the tune of forty four thousand pounds. Without some additional help it could close. Sarah Burckitt from Goldhay Arts talks to the BBC’s Andy Gall. This interview was broadcast at 08:20 on Wednesday 28th April 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.
Goldhay Arts the centre that supports adults with learning disabilities has learned that its finances are in deficit to the tune of forty four thousand pounds. Without some additional help it could close. Sarah Burckitt from Goldhay Arts talks to the BBC’s Andy Gall. This interview was broadcast at 08:20 on Wednesday 28th April 2010 in the Paul Stainton Breakfast Show on BBC Radio Peterborough.
ANDY: Eight twenty one now. Good morning. A Peterborough charity is under threat of closing down because of lack of funding. Goldhay Arts helps adults with learning disabilities with socialising and learning new skills. Bev from Peterborough has a daughter with Downs Syndrome who attends the group, and she was devastated by the news.
BEV: (TAPE) It’s my lifeline. That’s the only break I get from Emily, three days a week when she is at Goldhay. And all her friends, it’s social, she has more of a social life than I do. But at least I get a break. For those three days that she comes here I have time to myself. When you have a handicapped child it’s a twenty four seven mental thing. But here I don’t have to worry, because they treat her exactly as I do. Continue reading “Goldhay Arts in Crisis”