Alison Matthews runs the Tow Law based company Izzywizzyroo. Normally, Alison would be making reusable sanitary products (and still is)but Alison is now very busy devoting much of her time to helping our local NHS by making “scrubs” for the doctors and…
Heather Harker – Smith
Heather Harker-Smith runs the bridal boutique, Alice Elizabeth, in Coxhoe. Heather opened the boutique six years ago and the business was doing well – until the arrival of Covid-19.
Here, Heather explains the process of seeking help by applying for a …
Council launches Coronavirus helpline and support network
Councillor Joy Allen joins us on Saturday Brunch to talk about a helpline, webpage and support network that have been set up to help people who are struggling during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Offering mutual support online
Gem Louise set up a Facebook Group page over a year ago to provide a platform for people to offer each other mutual support. Since then, membership of the group has grown considerably. Given the outbreak of the Covid-19 pandemic, Gary caught up with Gem Louise and see how things were going.
Digital advice for people working from home
We recently had a very interesting chat with David Horn, Chief Technology Officer at Durham-based CyberWhite, who has some very good advice for anyone who is working online from home.
Foodbank in need of donations due to coronavirus
Fewer donations are being made to a local foodbank due to coronavirus. We heard from Peter at Woodhouse Close Church about the items that are needed and how people can help.
Rev’d Eileen Harrop
Two years ago an ambitious project was launched – to bring the Passion Play to Bishop Auckland in 2020. Just weeks away from the planned performance on Good Friday, the play has to be postponed.
I spoke to the play’s producer, Reverend Eileen Harrop.
Noreen Gormally
We had a fabulous time in the studio with Noreen. Laugh? Oh boy did we laugh and it felt wonderful. Noreen holds Laughter Yoga sessions around our area and we would highly recommend that you seek her out and go along! Here, Noreen explains the science …
Alison Matthews
Five years ago, Alison Matthews placed her green credentials and sewing skills at the heart of her new business.
IzzyWizzyRoo is a company producing a variety of reusable sanitary products. Alison spoke to Bishop FM about the business and the advantag…
Lee Majhen – Todd
Lee joined us this morning to chat about The Foodie Book Club.
Have a listen, be inspired, form your own group and contact Lee online.
This has nothing to do with recipe books!
Read book – go cook!