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Welcome to Live Wire Network.  Today Phil Richards interviews Darren Harper. The topic is Strength and Balance.

Darren Harper - Senior Rehabilitation Practitioner.

With over 22 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Darren brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the team. His journey began with a deep interest in martial arts, and he studied various Kung Fu styles and Tai Chi, which laid the foundation for his holistic approach to wellness. Darren joined The Reach For Health Centre in 2003 as an assistant coach, where he focused on rehabilitation exercises and fitness.

Darren takes immense pride in helping others achieve their goals, especially when it comes to recovery and improving fitness levels. He finds it incredibly rewarding to witness members reach new heights in their health journey. Now a full Rehabilitation Coach and Otago Instructor, Darren specialises in falls prevention and all areas of health and rehabilitation. As the course lead for Active Healthy Aging Program, he’s dedicated to guiding individuals toward better health, function, and overall wellness.

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Hardwicke Circus became the first UK band to tour Ukraine since the war began, embarking on their “Songs of Freedom” tour. They started the journey in the Czech Republic and then headed into Ukraine, performing in cities like Lviv, Ternopil, Vinnytsia, Dnipro, Kharkiv (including at a military base where they recorded a live album), before concluding with a show in Kyiv.

The tour isn’t just about music—they also ran workshops for Ukrainian youth and donated all proceeds to Mission Ukraine, a UK‑Ukrainian charity delivering aid to conflict‑affected areas  Lead singer Jonny Foster described it as “our conscience taking us there,” while drummer Tom Foster emphasized that the purpose of solidarity and connection outweighed personal safety concerns.

ABC News featured them on News Breakfast, including an interview with Australian keyboardist Conor Morrissey and frontman Jonny Foster, reflecting the significance of their mission live from Kyiv 

This tour marks a powerful moment in cultural solidarity—bringing live UK rock to Ukraine amid ongoing conflict, supporting local communities, and spotlighting the healing power of music.

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This is a novel about life, death and everything in between.

Suzi says, "It started as a collection of tombstone quotes, but, as I was assembling them all together, it took on a whole different colour and I found myself immersed in a fictional story, connecting 6 students and a professor".

"It was completely unexpected, and I delightedly followed the road wherever it let me".

"My mother always said, 'you are born alone and you die alone', and that my fellow readers, says it all". 

Enjoy the psychological journey.

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Music producer and broadcaster Tony Mantor host of popular Autism podcast Why Not Me The World, has announced a rebrand of his chart-topping podcast to Why Not Me? complete with a new logo and imagery.  Mantor also recorded and produced new theme music for the podcast, written by recording session T.Wild.  Mantor said he will expand the podcast's focus beyond Autism and into the world of mental health.

Since completing a 61 day series for Autism and Mental Health months it features families and several thought leaders telling stories on how the legal system intersects with Autism and mental health.  Additionally, Tony has signed  a worldwide distribution deal with Bleav a premier audio and video Network that producers, distributes and sells a diverse range of sports and lifestyle content.  With the new deal, Why Not ME? will reach audiences through all major podcast directories.

"We're thrilled to welcome Tony Mantor and his powerful podcast to the Bleav Network," said Cam Rogers, Director at Bleav. "His dedication to raising awareness around autism and mental health aligns deeply with our mission to amplify meaningful voices. Tony's work is not only timely - it's necessary."

Since the launch of the podcast more than 1.5 million people have downloaded the episodes.  The recent special event achieved 450,000 downloads which featured conversations with Police Officers, Psychologists, Judges and other thought leaders from the world of mental health and the legal system.   

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Owen is a Sports Therapist.

He graduated from The University of Northampton with an Upper Second Class Degree in Sport Rehabilitation.

With nearly 10 years of experience in competitive football, Owen has a strong background in both playing and coaching younger players.  His true passion lies in helping others progress in their fitness and overall well-being.  

He has started a business called OM Peak Recovery. Owen says "I saw a gap in the market for sports therapy - massage therapy for busy people that don't have the time to travel, so I can offer a professional service around clients' lifestyles and work commitments".    

Owen is a qualified OTAGO Instructor that consists of exercises to help improve strength, balance, mobility and confidence. He can help with falls prevention for frailty and older people.

Owen offers the following services at OM Peak Recovery.

Deep Tissue Massage, Swedish Massage, Percussion Massage (Massage Gun), Home Rehabilitation Sessions, Lymphatic drainage, Cupping and routine Zoom calls.  

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2025 brings a brand-new set of re-records of Tony Christie’s biggest hits! All recorded in Nashville at one of the world’s greatest recording studios, Blackbird Studios, this new album will feature brand-new stripped back country-style versions of his greatest hits, including ‘(Is This The Way To) Amarillo’, ‘I Did What I Did For Maria’, ‘Avenues & Alleyways’ and many more. Titled ‘A New Life’, this new selection of recordings will be released on a 1CD and digitally with brand new artwork featuring superb illustrations by Gillian Martin. 

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Andy Anderson is not just any artist.  From an early age he knew that music would be his outlet, growing up as an outsider - bullied for his looks, his overweight and his extravagant style he found a way to be himself in music and performance before the world was ready for it.  No musical roots, but an indomitable passion that took him to singing competitions, playback shows and later to the big stages at a young age.

In his early twenties, Andy performed on the live shows for the television series Idool in Belgium where he was one of the last twenty candidates on the show.  He continued to record music, released some dance tracks and worked with Spanish producer Andres Romero one of Belgium's most successful producers. In 2014 he recorded a version of the gay anthem classic "I Am What I AM" which received airplay in Europe,  He has also appeared on Britain's Got Talent, in addition Belgium's Got Talent in 2021.  Andy made one of the most spectacular entrances the programme has ever seen: he appeared on a Roman chariot, pulled by bundles of muscle which made a unforgettable impression.

In 2024 Andy signed a record contract with Carolina Guilini (Game Records) founder of the Belgian power girl band Def Dames Dope.  Carolina introduced Andy to the international dance producer SIM:ØR who scored a number 1 hit in Spain with Tamira Jay SIM:ØR has written successful songs for Netflix programmes, and has produced a powerful, modern sound full of emotion and character for Andy Anderson.

Andy is releasing his new single I'm Unstoppable, its a personal track which looks back on his difficult childhood years, the bullying, his battle with obesity and insecurity.  Andy wrote the lyrics inspired by his scars and triumphs and wants to bring a message of hope and self - acceptance with his music to every one who has ever felt different, unseen or unwanted.

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The Reach For Health Centre specialise in both physical and mental health rehabilitation, addressing a wide range of conditions such as sports injuries, pre and post-joint replacements, stroke recovery, heart issues, diabetes, and more. Many of the members are referred by GPs, hospital doctors, or healthcare professionals seeking specialised rehabilitation support.

Darren Harper - Senior Rehabilitation Practitioner.

With over 22 years of experience in the health and fitness industry, Darren brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to the team. His journey began with a deep interest in martial arts, and he studied various Kung Fu styles and Tai Chi, which laid the foundation for his holistic approach to wellness. Darren joined The Reach For Health Centre in 2003 as an assistant coach, where he focused on rehabilitation exercises and fitness.

Darren takes immense pride in helping others achieve their goals, especially when it comes to recovery and improving fitness levels. He finds it incredibly rewarding to witness members reach new heights in their health journey. Now a full Rehabilitation Coach and Otago Instructor, Darren specialises in falls prevention and all areas of health and rehabilitation. As the course lead for Active Healthy Aging Program, he’s dedicated to guiding individuals toward better health, function, and overall wellness.

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Devon based band 3 Days Of Wonder take their inspiration from The Police, U2, Foo fighters, The Script and Big Country.

They have performed at Little Orchard Festival (BBC Introducing), Tunes in the Park, The Exchange, Exeter Phoenix Main Stage and The Palladium Club - Bideford.

The band have written material and are passionate about such as mental health, suicide, addiction, social constraints, growing up in the fast pace of life and its pressures.

For more information on 3 Days Of Wonder. Please visit: https://3daysofwonder.com/    

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Limahl has released a new track and a music video to share with the world "Horse With No Name".

The song was first released in 1971 in the UK (1972 in the US), the original was composed and performed by folk rock band trio America and topped the charts in the United Kingdom and United States. 

Limahl was the lead singer of the pop group Kajagoogoo beginning in 1982 before embarking on a solo career, scoring the 1984 hit single "The NeverEnding Story", the theme song for the movie of the same name.

Many thanks to Phil Richards for interviewing Limahl.

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