Cambridge Breakfast

The government’s launched a new ‘Hands. Face. Space’ campaign to help prevent the spread of coronavirus ahead of winter. Julian gets an explanation from Dr Amir Khan

Red Balloon is launching a “Back to School 20” appeal to raise funds to support children who can’t go to school because of severe bullying or some other personal trauma, and who are still stuck isolated at home despite their peers returning to school. Red Balloon’s Director of Education Rob Watson spoke to Julian & Lucy.

Dan joins Tim for a live session ahead of the release of his new single Pick Me Up. There’s brand new music in the first half hour from Stretch Soul Gang, Lauren Alex Hooper, Soy and Sleemo and the latest Unsigned Chart.

Note, technical issues prevent the interview from being included in this podcast.

Karl Steele of Town & Gown Pub & Theatre Company tells Julian about how the Market Passage venue is preparing to open this September.

The Solidarity Walk is a virtual sponsored walk of 2,414 miles from Cape Town to Beitbridge, on the border with Zimbabwe, and back again, to raise awareness and funds for the South African Solidarity Fund. Tania Verdonk from the East of England South African Chamber of Commerce tells Julian anyone can take part.

The Farmland Museum and Denny Abbey at Waterbeach is reopening to the public on Thursday.

Its received assistance from the National Lottery Heritage fund that has helped put Covid-19 compliant safety and hygiene measures in place. Julian speaks to Sarah Michael.

Julian hears about plans to extend the ban on evictions for another month and gets the city’s reaction from the Executive Councillor for Housing on Cambridge City Council, Richard Johnson.

Julian & Lucy hear from Mandy Curtis, who tells them about the reopening of the Cambridge Science Centre, and the Bloodhound car that’s looking to take the land speed record.

Julian & Lucy speak to Jamie Blower about his role as wellbeing manager, supporting staff on the Govia Thameslink Railway.

Clive Porter talks to Julian & Lucy about the Melbourn Community Hub, which has reopened after lockdown.