Duddon Inshore Rescue has been busy helping us keep safe on the Estuary. Mai speaks with volunteers Ian Standing and Neil Hargreaves about their recent call-outs and how we can support this important community organisation. Tune into Mai in the Afternoon every Wednesday and Friday noon until 3pm.
Life in Laundry is an exciting new project bringing together the stories from the laundromats around Barrow. The stories and poetry they inspire are brought together by Ruth Mary Johnson in a collection for the online zine Quiet Down There. Join Mai as she learns about this Barrow-born artist and her work spotlighting the… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon – Life in Laundry
Joining Mai this week on the Green Revolution…. Low Carbon Engagement Officer Rachel Lightbird explains what lowering our carbon footprint means for our homes and our community. She shares the work Art Gene does and how we can take part. Tune in every Saturday 2-3pm
Mai gets to know the new mayor of Barrow, Cllr Hayley Preston, and her plans for a “Year of Inclusion”. Tune into Mai in the Afternoon every Wednesday and Friday 12-3pm.
Cumbria Master Composters has a full programme of events and training planned in time for Spring. Rob Whitehouse from Garden Organic shows ways in which we can combat food waste and talks about the online discussions coming up through the the Cumbria Master Composters’ group. Tune into the Green Revolution with Mai in the… Continue reading Green Revolution with guest Rob Whitehouse from Garden Organic
Transport for the North, a group of local transport authorities and business leaders, has published an ambitious decarbonisation plan affecting road and freight transport. Peter Cole, Principal Environment and Sustainability Officer, explains the details of the plan, how it may affect our area, and how as individuals we can be a part of local… Continue reading Catch up…. Green Revolution – Transport for the North
Transport for the North, a group of local transport authorities and business leaders, has published an ambitious decarbonisation plan affecting road and freight transport. Peter Cole, Principal Environment and Sustainability Officer, explains the details of the plan, how it may affect our area, and how as individuals we can be a part of local… Continue reading Green Revolution – Transport for the North 5 Jan 22
Christmas can be exciting and magical, but it can come with a lot of waste. In a special holiday Green Revolution show, Mai will share tips for how to celebrate the season whilst making eco-conscious choices, guided by Barbara from The Eco Shop in Barrow and Cat from Cut the Wrap in Ulverston. Join… Continue reading Green Revolution – Making eco-conscious choices
On the heels of COP 26, the international environmental conference, Jayne Moorby shares her experience of the event and the green opportunities available to young people and businesses. Mai and Jayne chat about her involvement with the Oxley Group, school outreach and as Chair of the Cumbria Careers Hub Cornerstone Employer Group. Join us as… Continue reading Green Revolution with guest Jayne Moorby 8 Dec 21
Cathy Fiddler from Barrow Library shares the exciting programme that allows tweens and teens to explore ideas around identity and society in a variety of reading challenges. Darcy, a participant in the Reading Riot challenge, tells Mai what it is about and her favourite part of the programme. Watch the interview for her recommendations… Continue reading Mai the Afternoon with Cathy Fiddler Barrow Library Reading Riot
