Talking Teesdale

This week, we chat to Liz Bronley, chair of trustees at The Witham about her first year in the post.

We also catch up with Lynn and Gail, from Enterprise House, discussing the monthly network meetings and much more.

And there's a look at what's coming up at Barney's arts centre in the next couple of weeks, including a gig by top tribute band The Specials Ltd.

This week, Stuart chats to Annalisa Ward, who is co-ordinating events for volunteers week, June 2-8.

We also meet the new editor of the Teesdale Mercury, Alan Formby-Jackson and wish David Croom, who is leaving the paper after 45 years, all the best for his retirement.

Plus, there's exciting news for fans of opera and ballet with a new season of screenings from the Royal Opera House and we look forward to top tribute band Bon Jovi Forever, who will be rocking out at The Witham on June 6.

This week, we chat to Colin and John about the forthcoming Barnard Castle Meet festivities and Peter Dixon outlines the new-look weekend programme for the summer, Saturday Sessions.

Plus a look at what's coming up in the next couple off weeks - everything from the Minecraft Movie to the Strictly Smoking' Big Band

Filmmaker Rob Yeadon explains how a favour to a couple of ultra running mates ended up as a fully fledged documentary film.

Comedian Lauren Pattison chats about her new tour show Big Girl Pants and Funny Way To Be Comedy promoter Peter Dixon unveils the line-up for this year's Edinburgh preview shows.

Plus what's on and a couple of big announcements...

This week, we chat to Nicky Tulloch and Mike Bettison about the making Morris group at the TCR Hub and plans for a new session in Barnard Castle's Methodist Church Hall and we look at the increasing popularity of an exercise class that remains relatively unknown to many with instructor Andy Yeadon,

Plus what's on at The Witham community arts centre, including a show dedicated to the music of the legendary Fairport Convention singer Sandy Denny.

We're back!

It's been a while but the new-look and re-branded Talking Teesdale podcast (previously In the Spotlight) is here!

We're talking to Peter Donegan, son of the King of Skiffle Lonnie Donegan, who is bringing a show which celebrates his dad's life and music to The Witham on Friday May 16.

We also catch up with Leah Hobson, who has published her second short fable, and find out what's coming up in the next few days at The Witham Arts Centre, in Barnard Castle.

In the final episode of series two of In the Spotlight, there's a double dose of comedy with guests Connor Burns and Mark Nelson, plus news of a new take on a Dickens classic from Count Arthur String and a look at what's coming up at The Witham in the next few days.

Actor Liz Grand joins us to chat about her play Where is Mrs Christie? which she brings to The Witnam stage on Thursday, February 8. Plus news of a solo show by Fun Lovin' Criminals' frontman Huey Morgan, a gig by Eddie and the Hotrods and a what's on round-up

Comedian Janey Godley chats to Stuart Laundy about her Not Dead Yet tour and much else ahead of her show at The Witham on Tuesday, February 6. Plus news of a solo show by Martin Fry, who as lead singer with the band ABC, was one of the biggest stars of the 80s and a look at what's coming up at The Witham

Squeeze legend Chris Difford chats to us ahead of his solo tour show at The Witham on Tuesday, January 30, plus news of a couple of familiar faces returning with family shows for the Easter holidays and what's on in the next few days.