Cheltenham Radio

I chat to a reflexologist and what he does and how covid effected his business.

I am changing the way I do my news,sport and business news stories to a short form as and when I find them online etc or in town as I am going around.

Big Blue Things is a 14-minute audio play by David Elder.
In the aftermath of the devastating Gloucestershire floods of 2007 two Cheltenham residents, Pete and Sima, try to cope with the new normal, making daily trips to collect water from those ‘big blue things’ that have suddenly appeared on the town’s streets. However, while carrying on with their new routines, a terrible hate crime suddenly rears its ugly head. Pete thinks it should be easy to tackle head on, or will it?
If you enjoy this play you may also enjoy others in the ‘On the verge’ series which deal with various types of change. The others in the series are Face the Music by David Elder; Forbidden Music by Lou Beckett; and We Can't Be by Lou Beckett.
In Big Blue Things Sima is played by Rishika Daswani, and Pete by Ian Kubiak. Sound editing was by Cam Shand. The music was composed by Jim Barne.
Parrot Productions are grateful to the Cheltenham Arts Council for their generous financial support.

https://davidelder.net/podcasts/2021/9/29/big-blue-things-4

Face the Music is a 16-minute audio play by David Elder.
It’s early 1908. The composer Gustav Holst has just received the results of a prestigious music competition. Will this be the major break-through he’s been looking for? And what will it mean for his wife and new-born baby?
If you enjoy this play you may also enjoy others in the ‘On the verge’ series which deal with various types of change. The others in the series are Big Blue Things by David Elder; Forbidden Music by Lou Beckett; and We Can't Be by Lou Beckett.
Face the Music was produced by Parrot Productions and directed by Marianne Gaston. Gustav Holst was played by Ian Kubiak, and Isobel Holst by Claire Tucker. Sound was by David Holland, with thanks to the Cotswold Listener studios. Music was composed by Jim Barne. The music ‘A sketch for Beni Mora’ was recorded for the Holst Victorian House. The oboist was Caron de Burgh, with John Wright on the piano. Parrot Productions are grateful to the Trafford Memorial Fund and Cheltenham Arts Council for their generous financial support. Further thanks to Laura Kinnear and to Annette Holland.

https://davidelder.net/podcasts/2021/9/30/face-the-music

Cheltenham News this week includes, Rats at Pittville Park, Pupils need to take PCR tests, Channel 4 Barmen has stage 3 cancer, Manager sold scrap metal, National Express takes over Stagecoach, Travellers site searched, Trees damaged by vandals, Two men charged after assault, Cheltenham Bid has new staff member, Change to taxis in Cheltenham, Man bailed after punch up, Perry Bishops competition winner, New shops coming to Cheltenham, Halloween and Christmas Stock in shops, Motorcyclist injured, Two men arrested from bed, Man sentenced for indecent images, Barrows Field stage one completed, Man Jailed for rape, Caffe Nero Closing, Lockdown Hobby turns into business, Helicopter over town and local sports news including Cheltenham Town FC, Cheltenham Town Ladies FC and rugby results and new players.
Pupils Take PCR tests -https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/greatfield-park-primary-school-tells-5940403

Barmen Merlin has Cancer - https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/celebs-tv/first-dates-barman-merlin-griffiths-5944879

Manager selles Scrap Metal - https://www.glosnews.com/articles/manager-sold-scrap-metal-from-scaffolding-firm-and-pocketed-the-proceeds

National Express takes over Stagecoach - https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/national-express-to-take-over-stagecoach?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Punchline%2021st%20September%202021&utm_content=Punchline%2021st%20September%202021+CID_5a85241fd423f2192372a27d7c1f6d3f&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=National%20Express%20to%20take%20over%20Stagecoach

Travellers Site Searched - https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/regional-news/travellers-sites-raided-seven-men-5947555

Two Men charged with assault - https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/two-men-charged-possession-offensive-5951121

Cheltenham Bid new staff - https://www.punchline-gloucester.com/articles/aanews/cheltenham-bid-appoints-new-chief-executive?utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=Punchline%2022nd%20September%202021&utm_content=Punchline%2022nd%20September%202021+CID_130baf0a1550278ed4d82c5577075efa&utm_source=Email%20marketing%20software&utm_term=Cheltenham%20BID%20appoints%20new%20chief%20executive

Cheltenham Changes to Taxis - https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/key-change-future-cheltenham-taxis-5950892

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I chatted with the owners of The Bar Code UK a new business in Cheltenham. A Apple and Android app for your phone which help you organise you night out.

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/thebarcodeuk/

This weeks episode has a wide range of events, something for everyone. If you like Art, Music, Quizzing or Fitness. I have you covered.
Variety of events at Sandford Parks Lido, Frog and Fiddle, Tithe Barn, Imperial gardens, The Brown Jug, The Whittle Taps, Suffolk Market, The Exmouth Arms, Yates, The Old Restoration, The Swan, The Railway Pub, Bar 9, The Bayshill and other places around Cheltenham.

I chatted with band members from Playing on Mute from the USA over zoom, this was because one of the band members is coming over to Cheltenham to play.
PLAYING ON MUTE is a folk-rock project from Southern California. Their Debut EP "Swallowed Senses", written by members Hugo Flores and Drew Campbell, is now available on Spotify, Apple Music, and other major streaming services.
Spotify Link : https://open.spotify.com/album/76gRTQ4snbHSKyfy0ZVy0a?si=-o5ntrysRBifA-T7w-cYIg&dl_branch=1
Social Media
Instagram : http://www.instagram.com/playingonmute_band
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The Last episode of Cheltenham Daily Briefing as we are moving to a Cheltenham Weekly Update a weekly news and sport show ever Monday. Also a weekly Cheltenham Events Podcast out ever Thursday here on Cheltenham Radio. This weeks Cheltenham Events until Friday as well.

But also on tonight’s show we have, more business open in Cheltenham - https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/dozens-new-food-businesses-set-5922081

Cheltenham Swindon Lane Recycling Centre - https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/news/cheltenham-news/cheltenham-recycling-centre-reopens-following-5932636

CTFC result - https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/anybody-would-taken-start-season-5937135

A new business in Cheltenham growing micro greens.