Peterborough Programme Summaries – Page 24

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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BBC Peterborough March 24th 2010

The BBC Radio Peterborough Paul Stainton’s Breakfast Show summary for Wednesday 24th March 2010.

Topics:
Local anglers claim Eastern Europeans have been depleting fish stocks and call for better signage.
Local councillor reports widespread homelessness amongst former migrant workers.
The local Polish community defends itself against irresponsible reporting.
The Public and Commercial Services Union strikes again over cuts to redundancy terms.
The Three Horseshoes pub in Abbots Ripton has been badly damaged by fire.
Today is Budget Day.
Peterborough United FC were hammered by Scunthorpe.
A Peterborough United FC statement is expected on whether the manager has decided to renew his contract.
The Royal College of Physicians has called for an in-car smoking ban.
Wales has banned shock training collars for pets.

Interviewees:
Jonathan Means Peterborough & District Angling Association Head Bailiff.
Roger Ferguson Fisheries Enforcement Team Environment Agency.
John (Lord de Ramsey) Estate Owner for Three Horseshoes Pub.
Iwona Chodzicka Polish Interpreter.
Peter Yuskicik(?) Chairman of the Polish ex-Servicemen’s Club.
Malcolm from Peterborough (Fisherman).
Angus Ellis Public and Commercial Services Union Rep.
Jeff Stebbings Gardening Guru.

Companies mentioned:
RSPCA
Wine & Spirits Association.
Tacklefest.
Gardening Answers magazine.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: Nick Fairburn
News: Gabrielle Grindrod
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Chris Bell
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 23rd 2010

The BBC Radio Peterborough Paul Stainton’s Breakfast Show summary for Tuesday 23rd March 2010.

Topics:
Labour suspends sleaze ministers. Further damaging revelations in progress.
Local group expresses concern at multiple Council and EEDA funded outlets on the High Street.
The Crown pub in Lincoln Road will reopen as a private members’ club.
Outsourcing of Council services: the head of the new Leisure Trust describes her vision.
Stanground College expansion plans unveiled as newbuild proceeds apace.
Posh play fellow strugglers Scunthorpe tonight. Gannon mulls his future.
Dirk Benedict (Face from the A-Team) stars as Colombo at the Key Theatre shortly.
Google abandons Chinese Govt. restraints on web content and redirects users to uncensored HK Google site.
Michael van Straten Health Guru visits the Alliance & Leicester Building Society with good advice for staff.
British banks will be obliged to provide a basic bank account to anyone who requires one.

Interviewees:
Gavin Elsey Cllr. and Member for Regional and Business Engagement Peterborough City Council.
Brian Gascoyne Chairman Millfield and New England Regeneration Partnership and Crown Landlord.
Sheila Smith Chair of the New Leisure Trust.
Chris Moncrieff ex-Press Association.
Michael van Straten Health Guru.
Rowen Squibb Growborough.
Graham Godson Scunthorpe Fan.
Allison Sunley Programme Director 14-19 Education Peterborough City Council.
Michael Cross Key Theatre.

Companies mentioned:
Cardea.
Primark.
TK Maxx.
Alliance & Leicester.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: John Symes
News: Gabrielle Grindrod
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Gray
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 22nd 2010

The BBC Radio Peterborough Paul Stainton’s Breakfast Show summary for Monday 22nd March 2010.

Topics:
The Prison Officers Association expresses concern over weapons in prison after an unpopular inmate was attacked in Frankland prison.
Peterborough City Council backs plans to hand over libraries, museums, sports facilities and the Key Theatre to a charitable trust.
BA disruption continues as the cabin crew strike is ongoing.
Supermarkets are criticised after new research shows alcopops are being targeted for alcohol promotions.
Gordon Brown will promise superfast broadband for all by 2020 and pledge to put more Government services on line.
A great weekend reported for Sport Relief locally.
Steven Byers MP et al have been accused of exploiting influence for cash.
According to the BBC Further Education colleges face budget cuts.
Rumours persist that the Peterborough United FC bus failed to turn up for the Forest game.

Interviewees:
Nick Sandford Peterborough City Cllr. and LibDem PPC.
Scott Beasley Community Sports Development Officer Peterborough City Council.
Matthew Lee Peterborough City Cllr. and Deputy Leader and Cabinet member for Environment Capital and Culture.
Steve Thorpe Free Kicks Foundation and Charity Walker.
Nilesh Patel PUFC fan and Charity Walker.
Glyn Travis Prison Officers’ Association.
Mark Leech Converse.
Toby Earle TV Easy Magazine.

Companies mentioned:
British Airways.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: John Symes
News: Gabrielle Grindrod
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 19th 2010

The BBC Radio Peterborough Paul Stainton’s Breakfast Show summary for Friday 19th March 2010

Topics:
Freemans have asked Peterborough City Council to accept three million pounds in settlement of the outstanding lease on their empty factory.
The Shire Horse Show starts tomorrow at the East of England Showground in Peterborough.
The old Fifth Avenue nightclub building is up for sale at £1.5 million through Budworth Hardcastle.
Sport Relief Weekend begins in a variety of ways at the Queensgate Centre.
A Spring Equinox Party is being held at 19:00 at the Brewery Tap tonight.
Two locals have been charged following the sudden death of a Bretton man.
Six social workers have been sacked at Birmingham City Council after a critical Ofsted report.
The National Audit Office predicts further disruption to the student loan system this year.
PUFC fans are walking steadily towards the Nottingham Forest ground in aid of the Free Kicks Foundation.
BA is in talks with UNITE to avert the threatened three day cabin crew strike.
Augean will appeal against the decision to prevent them dumping radioactive waste in Kingscliffe.

Interviewees:
Andrew Edwards Head of Strategic Property Peterborough City Council.
Elspeth Ross Shirehorse Centre Sacrewell Farm.
Daniel Broccoli Britaly Travel.
Rowen Squibb Growborough.
Kelly Mills and Luke Payne Spring Equinox Organisers.
Colin Parnell Federation of Small Businesses.
Steve Thorpe Free Kicks Foundation.
Stacey Rice Miss Peterborough Contestant.
Scott Beasley Ferry Meadows Charity Race Organiser.
Mark Kerr and Mike Fears Peterborough Saxons Football Team.

Companies mentioned:
Student Loans Company.
Budworth Hardcastle.
Queensgate Centre.
Otto UK.
East of England Showground.
BA.
Britaly Travel.
Wetherspoons.
Augean.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: Alex Harris
News: Susie Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 18th 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Thursday 18th March 2010

Topics:
300 jobs have been saved after plans to close the Peterborough Land Registry were shelved.
Four hospital wards in Peterborough are closed due to an outbreak of the winter vomiting virus.
Local JobSeeker claimant numbers rise but Peterborough wins £1.5 million for job creation.
Three quarters of UK Universities face budget cuts.
Cornish sea shanty singers sign for Lady GaGa’s record label.
Forest manager says ex-PUFC player George Boyd needs fitness and has a lot to learn.
Local PUFC fans walk to Nottingham via pubs for Free Kicks Foundation charity.
Rare birds spotted locally.
Waterstones recommend best books to buy.

Interviewees:
Stewart Jackson MP.
Chris Wilkinson Director of Nursing NHS Peterborough.
Richard Astle Greater Peterborough Partnership.
Malcolm Dawson HR Director Land Registry.
Victoria Dyke Public and Commercial Services Union.
Dr Alastair Hunter University and College Union.
Mike Weedon Birdwatching Magazine.
John Warren Falmouth Shout Shanty Singers.
Dave Murray Chair Peterborough Campaign for Real Ale.
Nilesh Patel PUFC fan and Charity Walker.
Anna Elmore Waterstones.

Companies mentioned:
Nissan.
Indesit.
Norwich and Peterborough Building Society.
Perkins Engines.
Cross Keys Homes.
Waterstones.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: John Symes
News: Susie Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Gray
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 17th 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Wednesday 17th March 2010

Topics:
Kingscliffe protestors celebrate as Augean’s plans to dump radioactive waste nearby are rejected.
Peterborough’s Greeniversity holds it’s first awards celebration.
Southfields Nursery may be under threat as the Infant and Junior Schools merge.
Thinktank REFORM say thousands of hospital beds should be axed.
An Opportunity Peterborough consortium launches a Google Earth project mapping local green assets.
The Association of Head Teachers calls for methadrone to be banned.
Writing in the Lancet a GP calls for a lifting of the ban on ward flowers and on sitting on hospital beds.
Peterborough United await Jim Gannon’s decision on his contract offer.
Tesco are promoting black lager on St Patricks Day.

Interviewees:
Ben Smith Northamptonshire County Cllr.
Nyree Ambarchian and Karen Lawrence PECT.
Sarah Rourke Southfields Nursery.
Trevor Gibson Director of Environment Capital Opportunity Peterborough.
Jonathan Lewis Assistant Director for Resources Peterborough City Council.
Mick McGiven Guinness Store House Dublin.
Michael Murray Parkway Club Lincoln Road
James Wigham Tesco.
Matthew Kirk Kingscliffe WasteWatchers.
Ady Mowles PISA.
Steve Thorpe PUFC fan.
Jeff Stebbings Gardening Guru.

Companies mentioned:
Guinness.
Tesco.
Augean.
Opportunity Peterborough.
Green Ventures.
IBM.
Royal Haskoning.
EDF.
Anglian Water.
Environment Agency.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: Peter Swann
News: Susie Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: Steve Weston
Phones: Kerry Devine
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BBC Peterborough March 16th 2010

BBC Radio Peterborough Breakfast Show summary for Tuesday 16th March 2010

Topics:
Council leaders answer Members’ questions about their spending on consultants.
Scheme launched to provide needle bins for drug users around the town after churchyard problems.
Central Park Tea Rooms are open for business.
Health guru cautions against vitamins.
Orton Wistow Rocker releases album for charity.
Peterborough United big news day. Chairman will speak following talks with manager..
Kidnapped Oldham boy found safe and well in Pakistan.
National Gamete Donation Trust targets sports fans in donation drive.
The Cheltenham Festival is underway.

Interviewees:
Mike Fletcher Cllr. and Chairman Sustainable Growth Scrutiny Committee.
Karen Kibblewhite Safer Peterborough Partnership.
Vincent Terranova Buttercross Tea Rooms.
Michael van Straten Health Guru.
Father David Jennings All Souls Geneva Street.
Paddy Power Bookmaker.
Paul Johnson Sheffield-based Peterborough United Fan and owner of Brian the Pig.
Pip Morris National Gamete Donation Trust.
Mick Fry (aka Mich Cochrane) Orton Wistow Rocker.

Companies mentioned: Boss Micro.

Team:
Presenter: Paul Stainton
Producer: Steve Titman
Sport: Chris Osborne
News: Susie Roberts
Travel: Justin Peterson
Weather: John Gray
Phones: Kerry Devine
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