Mix 92.6 Podcasts

Rosemary Hobday, a member of the West Herts team of the Hertfordshire Fostering Services, explains to Jill Burridge the ongoing need for foster parents, especially for young children and teenagers.  A foster parent with experience of fostering both a teenager and younger children provides a picture of what its like, how it works, what support is provided - and above all how rewarding the experience has been and remains for her and her family.

Mike Foers, Chairman of the Probus Club of St Albans, explains to Rob Pearman what this club for retired professionals and business people provides for its members and explains its origins as an offshoot of Rotary International.

Kate Newton, Grants Manager for St Albans Old People’s Trust, tells Rob Pearman about the work of the Trust as it seeks to assist anyone over the age of 60 living within the District by providing funding to help with unexpected or anticipated needs .

Sarah Wren, Chief Executive and founder of Hertfordshire Independent Living Service (HILS), explains to Rob Pearman the commitment of her team to help local residents remain healthy, happy and independent in their own homes by providing a range of support including Meals on Wheels, but extending far beyond that core service.  At a time when more of us are living longer and most of us are keen to remain in our own homes for as long as possible, this sounds like good news.

Colin Dunkerley, Chairman of the St Albans Choral Society, tells Jill Burridge about the activities of the Society, including its fund raising and care home support, as well as recent and imminent performances (including Handel’s Messiah at St Albans Cathedral on Saturday 21st April 2018).

Phil Richards plays a new charity release which aims to raise funds for various community groups in St Albans.

Jo Carter, CEO of Herts Vision Loss, explains to Rob Pearman the role and operation of this County-wide charity working with and for those local people with visual impairment.

Fiona Gaskell, Chairman of Harpenden Seniors Forum, tells Rob Pearman about the Forum, its history, its aim to be a primary source of information  for senior citizens in and around Harpenden  on local events and activities, clubs and other organisations, and also about the Forum's annual fair at the Public Halls on 16 October.

Sharn Tomlinson, CEO of Mind in Mid Herts, tells Rob Pearman about some of the wide range of mental health and emotional well-being services provided by this organisation and the ways in which its professionals and many volunteer staff are able to help with advice, counselling and other skills through its offices in St Albans, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City and Hertford.

June Chapman,  CEO of Citizens Advice in St Albans & District tells Rob Pearman about the wide range of services provided by the offices and outreach centres in St Albans, Harpenden, London Colney, Wheathampstead and Redbourn - and the even wider range of issues that their clients bring to them.  June also explains the role of  CAB  volunteers and the training the organisation provides.