105.9 Bishop Fm's Posts

Author, Richard Valanga talks about his new book, Complex Hell. A story set in Devil's Wood, Washington, Tyne & Wear. http://ow.ly/BbtH30eNY90

John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news: In this edition - News of The Northern Powerhouse Export Awards and a free practical workshop coming up in County Durham...

John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news. In this edition: Information on GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation); Nesta are offering a financial prize for an invention ; UK retailers seem to be lacking 'online confidence' and we learn what has the biggest impact on local communities...

John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news. Today's edition includes news of this year's entrepreneur festival, bqfestival.co.uk and a new business funding comparison website, companyfundingoptions.co.uk

Chris Robinson joined us on Mornings & More today to tell us about his new venture, No.17. No.17 is a new Wine Bar & Bistro opening for the first time on Friday 4th August. Chris explains some of the work that has gone into the renovation of the building and what No.17 will be offering Bishop Auckland residents and visitors alike. We wish him well. To book a table call 01388 602462 https://www.facebook.com/No.17Bistro/ Gary Burgham Bishop FM

Elliot joined us on Saturday Breakfast to talk about the band, Metis. Elliot explained how the band was formed and brought us up to date with the progress of the band and we played their latest single, Turn It Down. Elliot also told us of forthcoming local gigs and the release of a new EP in September. Plans are well under way to produce their first album too. Find the latest single from Metis here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7z5GKRDdtI

John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news. https://generator.org.uk/bootcamp/

Peter joined us on Mornings & More to update us on news from the local comedy scene. Peter talks about the forthcoming Edinburgh Festival, and the autumn season for The Witham in Barnard Castle. You will find further details at www.funnywayto be.com

John joined us on Mornings & More today and brought us up to date with developments and activities at AYCC. Volunteers are always welcome to help AYCC extend its provision of community services - which is available to all age groups. To get in touch, call 01388 604 575 or visit their website ... www.ayccltd.co.uk You will also find AYCC on Twitter @AYCCDurham or on Facebook and YouTube.

Alastair and Alex joined us on Mornings & More with news of the exciting opening of their new bar: Caps Off opens at 11am Wednesday 26th July on Bishop Auckland Railway Station. Their bar will eventually stock up to 600 different craft and artisan beers, ciders, spirits and soft drinks, all of which are sourced from our local region. The tasting room, as you will discover, once performed an entirely different function. Follow this link to Caps Off: https://www.facebook.com/capsoffshop/ We at Bishop FM wish them well with this new venture. Cheers! Gary Burgham

Smiles 4 Claire is a fundraising group established in memory of Claire Shaw. Claire was a brilliant research nurse and secretary at St Marys Junior Football Club, a great wife, Mam and friend to many and she sadly lost her battle with cancer on 2nd March 2016. The Smiles 4 Claire team are holding a family day on Saturday 29th July at Bishop Cricket Club in her memory. Gillian Campbell caught up with Andrew Shaw and the rest of the Smiles 4 Claire team to find out more....

Marilyn Weersinghe  joined us on Wednesday, on the eve of judging day for the In Bloom competition. Marilyn is part of the funding group for the local project.  Marilyn was talking about the forthcoming fundraising event at Bishop Auckland Golf Club on Tuesday 25th July. Tickets are £5 and Marilyn is hoping for a sell-out event. Gary Burgham

Year 5 pupil, Emily Oliver , winner of The Etherley Lane Primary School In Bloom photography competition, joined us this morning! Emily explains what she had to do for the competition and tells us a little about what it's like to be a pupil in the school. Emily brought her prize with her - in a special assembly Emily was awarded her winning photograph in a lovely shiny black frame. Well done Emily. Gary Burgham

Alex and George, Year 2 pupils from Cockton Hill Infant School in Bishop Auckland, joined us today with their teacher, Mrs Harnaman. The school has just been awarded Green Flag status as recognition for all the work the children are doing to promote sustainability. They have been addressing many of the global issues facing us today, including renewable energy, recycling, reducing waste and the problem of litter. They have demonstrated that it is possible for us all to play our part as guardians of the planet.

John brings you up to date with local and national business news.

David Mason, Principal Archaeologist, Durham County Council, speaking on Saturday Breakfast about the event taking place all this weekend at Binchester Roman Fort.

Helen Goodman MP talks to Chris Percival about the good news involving DWP workers at Bishop Auckland and raises a few other local issues including The Richardson Hospital in Barnard Castle.