105.9 Bishop Fm's Posts

Belinda joined us to talk about The Young Carers Charter and an opportunity for us to help them raise vital funds for The Bridge Young Carers Project. Simply go to mcf.org.uk/vote and search for the Durham area charities; click Durham, find Family Action The Bridge Young Carers, add your name and email address and click Vote. Contact for more information about care and support for Young Carers: 0191 383 2520

Julie Costello from Cultivate 4 Life joined us earlier to explain about the work of Cultivate 4 Life and, in particular, about The Plant and Furniture Sale at their site in Murphy Crecent, Woodhouse Close this Saturday 24th June from 12 noon. Find Cultivate 4 Life on Facebook or call 01388 609852.

Suzy Cramb spoke to Gary Burgham on the final leg of her tandem cycle ride from Lands End to John O'Groats. Suzy, and her friend Debbie Edge, are raising money for The Teenage Cancer Trust and The Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust. You will find their fund raising page by searching for Suzy Cramb or Tandemlejog on Facebook. You will also find the page via the Virgin Money Giving website: www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/tandemlejog

John Atkinson brings you up to date with the world of business this weekend.

Suzy Cramb, from Wolsingham, and her friend Debbie, rode their tandem into Penrith on Tuesday and were treated to a lunchtime party. The two friends are on route to John O'Groats (from Lands End) and were heading for Biggar when Gary caught up with them on the phone earlier today. They and their team are raising money for The Teenage Cancer Trust and The Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust . Should you wish to donate, there is a Virgin Money Giving page - just search for Suzy Cramb and Tandemlejog. Texting TUTU815 to 70070 will donate £5 to the cause.

Susan Jones and Clare Midgley joined Gary on Mornings & More to tell us about their hopes of winning the Sainsbury's local (Sedgefield) vote. Here, Susan and Clare talk about the work Age UK County Durham does in our area and what they are hoping to achieve with a little help from Sainsbury's (Sedgefield). Susan and Clare are keen to establish a "Gentlemen's Breakfast Club" in the Sedgefield area. You can vote for them in the Sedgefield store or by going online to: www.sainsburyslocalcharity.co.uk  Susan explained, "Search for Sedgefield, it’s the Salters Road store, click through and the three choices are there.  Please vote on line and in store.  There are older gentlemen in the Sedgefield area who don’t know how we can change their lives, but we will when we win." Susan or Clare can be contacted on 0191 386 3856

Suzy Cramb from Wolsingham and her friend Debbie are approaching Morecambe Bay today on their Tandem lejog (Lands End - John O'Groats) ride. They are raising money for The Teenage Cancer Trust and The Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust. Text TUTU81 followed by a number of pounds to 70070 to make a donation (eg TUTU815 will donate £5). Suzy spoke to Gary Burgham this morning to bring us an update on their progress...

Andrew joined us on Mornings & More to bring news of support for local job seekers. Andrew also told us about some exciting events coming up in our area - an Armed Forces Day and The Brass Festival. Employability Mentor, Debbie Watson can be contacted on 07717 430135 or debbie.watson@durham.gov.uk

Alison Walton's dog biscuit business, based in Romaldkirk, has just had something of an unexpected surprise. Here, Alison explains to Gary Burgham how she took her products to an exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, and began a working relationship with a children's charity run by the Wallace and Grommit team. Find Alison at www.wellybix.co.uk

Suzy Cramb , with her friend Debbie, is cycling from Lands End to John O'Groats raising money for The Teenage Cancer Trust and The Ellen Macarthur Cancer Trust. Suzy spoke to Gary Burgham on Saturday Breakfast about why she and her friends undertook the challenge. Suzy, from Wolsingham, also explained why the whole team are wearing tutus for the ride. We shall follow her progress throughout the journey on Mornings & More on Bishop FM. To donate go to: www.virginmoneygiving.com/team/tandemlejog Facebook - Tandemlejog Twitter - @tandemlejog #give2toots4teenagecancer

Catherine is Business Engagement Manager at South Durham UTC. Our business reporter, John Atkinson spoke with Catherine about some exciting developments at the University Technical College.