105.9 Bishop FM's posts

John Atkinson in conversation with Councillor Carl Marshall - The Portfolio Holder for Economic Regeneration in County Durham.

Darlington born and bred, David Hogg, 67, has spent all his working life at the 72-year old firm, serving 20 years as a legal executive before qualifying as a solicitor in 1995, and promoted to partner in 2002. David still has his original contract that shows his first day at work as being 14th August 1967 and his starting pay of £5 a week. 

"Not quite retired", David talks to Gary Burgham about his experiences at work over the years.

Darran Shaw and Andy McDonald shared a vision. They both wanted to create a driving school that was "different".

So, inspired and encouraged by a mutual friend, they eventually formed The Driving Academy.

They told their story to Gary Burgham Mornings & More...

Colin joined Gary Burgham to talk about the forthcoming event, "Bishop Celebrating Together".

The festival takes place over the weekend of 22nd/23rd September in Bishop Auckland.

Gary Fletcher talks about his early musical influences, the music of the Blues Band and their tour dates for this autumn.

See them at The Sage (Gateshead) on 28th Oct or The Arc (Stockton) on 4th Nov,

http://www.thebluesband.net/

John Atkinson with news of two forthcoming important business events: Oktoberfest and The North East Business Expo.

Plus some good news on job creation here in the North East.

Tigs and her mum talk to Gary Burgham about the fund raising work they do and the support they offer to Binchester (and other) Community Centres. Tigs has recently been voted Miss Durham 2017 and is going on to enter the Miss Great Britain Contest this September. As well as all that, Tigs is off to Durham University at the end of the month.

http://www.missgreatbritain.co.uk/

To vote for Tigs, text MISSGB 48 to 64343 - Charges may apply. Check with the bill payer beforehand.

We wish her well for the contest and the next four years at Durham.

Linda talks to Gary Burgham about her book, Blind Courage. It tells the heart-warming and fascinating story of her father's life.

We are taken on a journey from pre-war Hartlepool to 1970s Bishop Auckland as we learn about the marvellous community work carried out by David Ronald Johnston and how, despite being blind, he establishes Oxfam in the North East. A remarkable story of a remarkable man.

Blind Courage by The Reverend Linda Dodds is available now from reputable online and high street book sellers.

John Atkinson brings you up to date with local and national business news. In this edition: Costcutter, Aycliffe Business Park and European Business Standards.