A new BBC documentary explores the problem of Fake Homelessness. Julian and Lucy speak to reporter Ellie Flynn and hear what happened when she joined the police as they issued 48-hour dispersal orders banning homeless from Cambridge city centre. … [Read more...]
Virginie Schanté: Cambridge’s Big Deal Comedy
Virginie’s guest is Leanne Clarke, who runs Cambridge’s Big Deal Comedy. A stand-up comedy night which is running this Saturday in Histon on behalf of The Homeless Support Stand Up Project with proceeds going towards Jimmy’s Night Shelter. … [Read more...]
Leigh Chambers: Hyperfusion Theatre and Consent
Sarah Ellis from award-winning theatre company, Hyperfusion joins Leigh to talk about their latest show about consent which is touring schools. … [Read more...]
Why we love a Cyber Monday bargain
Lucy discovers why we all get excited by a Cyber Monday bargain – and the tricks of the trade – from consumer psychologist Dr Cathrine Jansson-Boyd of Anglia Ruskin University. … [Read more...]
Leigh Chambers: Country Dancing with Mike Ruff
Leigh's guest, country dancer, Mike Ruff helps her kick off any jetlag and keeps her on her toes. He talks about the tradition of country dancing and forthcoming events in the area. … [Read more...]
Neil Whiteside: The Pye History Trust
Roger Crabtree from The Pye History Trust chats to Neil about the history of the electronics company and a new exhibition that will be at the Cambridge Museum of Technology in 2019. … [Read more...]
Bookmark: Martine McDonagh
Leigh Chambers welcomes Martine McDonagh who talks about her novel I Have Waited And You Have Come set in a future wrecked by climate change. We also hear from poet Helen Ivory on what makes her poems unique. And stone-cutter and author, Lida Kindersley, explains why she has the best job in the world. … [Read more...]