The Mix 92.6 Mix Mornings Team went off to Hitchin to meet with Matthew Rideout, an Artisan Baker who opened his Knead and Desire shop in Hitchin last year. Matthew tells us all about his journey to become an artisan baker, after a long and distinguished career in the City of London. He talks all things sourdough - the starter or mother, the flour, their baking process and what their customers think of the products they bake in the shop. Matthew is passionate about his sourdough and his business and he's keen to encourage a better understanding of the quality of his and other artisan products.

Lucy Swift from the National Garden Scheme came into our Mix 92.6 studio to share some of the exciting plans for this year's National Garden Scheme (NGS). Lucy told us all about how the NGS raises huge sums for charities and also what's coming up for the NGS in Hertfordshire over the next few weeks. Lucy, who is a gardener by profession, also shared some of her favourite varieties of daffodils now available to us. All in all it was a truly Spring time discussion with the outdoors in mind.

Catherine Airey grew up and went to school in Potters Bar. Last week Catherine’s debut novel – Confessions – was published and it has been described by critics as an “impressive debut novel” and “maybe the best book I have read this year. An absolute masterpiece – I didn’t want it to end.” Feature articles ... Read more

Canon Rob Marshall is Rector of Digswell Parish just outside Welwyn Garden City – But Rob is no ordinary Vicar, he’s been a BBC football commentator and a broadcaster famous for his stints on Radio 2 with Pause for Thought and Thought for the Day on Radio 4. We went along to St John’s Church ... Read more

To coincide with Family Mediation Week, Che Meakins and Claire Howard from our sponsors Rayden Solicitors join Lydia to talk about all aspects of mediation when needed – how to engage and reach agreements that both parties can accept, when mediation is needed, and where to find qualified mediators.

Tim Boatswain interviews Elisaveta Koshsevec, from North Macedonia, about a newcomer’s perception of St Albans’ heritage.

Tim Boatswain interviews Cllr Anthony Rowlands, Vice Chair of the Public Realm Committee and, among other responsibilities, Lead Councillor for Heritage, about the importance of St Albans’ heritage

Tim Boatswain interviews Terry Turner, Chairman of the St Albans Tour Guides Association, about guiding people around the heritage of St Albans

Tim Boatswain interviews Robert Pankhurst, a Trustee of St Albans Civic Society and a member of Conservation 50, about the importance of heritage and its conservation.

Tim Boatswain interviews Dr John Morewood, President of St Albans & Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society, about St Albans rich heritage – from the War of the Roses, The English Civil War, onwards.