Helping us stay safe on the coast, Ian Standing from Duddon Inshore Rescue in Askam shows Mai around the station, describes the roles of the volunteers, and shares life-saving information for everyone enjoying the seaside. More information can be found on their facebook page and at http://duddon-inshore-rescue.com.
Women Against State Pension Injustice (WASPI) recently celebrated a campaign win when the Parliamentary Health Service Ombudsman ruled that the Department of Work and Pensions did not properly contact 50s women about pension age changes. Local WASPI leaders Cath Williams and Pat Molyneux explain to Mai about the court ruling and what happens… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon with guests Cath Williams and Pat Molyneux from WASPI
This week Furness General Hospital is hosting live music to mark a week of Dementia Awareness. Pete Sexton and Mai chat about where to join in and they share a few extra surprises Pete has planned for the event.
CANDOFM is currently running a competition to win a set of DJ Decks. The aim is that the community radio might be able to realise its ambition to be able to help young local musicians, producers and DJ’s in the future. LINK to ENTER THE COMPETITION https://survey.app.do/win-decks
Barrow Culture strives to celebrate the creativity of our community, and today is the last day to enter their Design a Skateboard competition. Kieran (Barrer Cvlt) explains how to join in and win a fantastic prize, plus chats with Mai about the artistic side of skateboarding. Join in at https://barraculture.org.uk/ Tune into Mai in the… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon with Kieran (Barrer Cvlt) 21July
Barrow Culture strives to celebrate the creativity of our community, and today is the last day to enter their Design a Skateboard competition. Kieran (Barrer Cvlt) explains how to join in and win a fantastic prize, plus chats with Mai about the artistic side of skateboarding. Join in at https://barraculture.org.uk/ Tune into Mai in… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon with Kieran (Barrer Cvlt) 21July
Leye D. Johns chatted to Mai Harrison about bringing their Viva Blackpool headline show to Barrow on Friday July 30th 2021. Leye D. Johns is a Barrow lad born and bread and this is like a “return home” show for him and he is so looking forward to performing at the Forum once again… Continue reading Viva Blackpool Headline Show at Forum
Big things are happening at Barrow Library. Mai is chatting with Cathy Fox Fidler who describes the fantastic redesign and how we can continue to access this important community space.
Exciting things are happening in Ulverston. Join Mai as she speaks with Dave Crossley about the outdoor cinema experience coming to Ford Park this summer and get a sneak peak on his future plans to bring entertainment events to our area. Mai chats with Another Fine Fest organizer Dave Crossley about the summer cinema series… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon with Another Fine Fest organizer Dave Crossley
Mai speaks with Barrow-born Sam Hale about memories of Walney and his life on another small island off the coast of Scotland. He describes his journey from south Cumbria to becoming a whiskey distillery manager in western Scotland. Tune into Mai in the Afternoon every Wednesday and Friday 1-3pm
