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The Morecambe Bay Podcast

It"s home to one of the UK"s most famous seaside resorts, is known worldwide for its birdlife, stunning sunsets and as the birthplace of comedian Eric Morecambe. In this series of podcasts journalist Nigel Thompson, who has had a lifelong association with the Bay, hears from people who make Morecambe Bay special. With over a hundred episodes it"s a breath of fresh air, all about the Bay #MorecambeBay

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00:10:11

A walk on the Moss

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/10/21

Here's something a little different from the podcast for you.This is the sound of a walk I recorded at Leighton Moss, the RSPB's reserve near Carnforth, specifically from the main entrance to Causeway Hide.Hear the wind passing through the reeds and trees as they lose their leaves. Even an unexpected low-flying jet couldn't spoil the soundscape which I hope maybe transports you there!We walk in, take a few pictures which I'll share on social media, and then head back out.If you like

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00:20:13

Working to get Spray back onto the Bay

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/07/25

It's taken 2 years of painstaking work but a historic Morecambe Bay fishing boat is about to return to the Bay.The Morecambe Bay Prawner Trust acquired the 130 year old Spray after it faced an uncertain future.Built in Arnside, the sturdy wooden craft was built to handle the dangerous waters, rushing tides and strong winds of Morecambe Bay.I've been given a look around the boat by trustee and skipper Robin Ashcroft who shares his hopes for its' future.Spray was built by Crossfields of

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00:12:57

Morecambe Faces

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/07/16

Every picture tells a story and it’s certainly true when it comes to a photography project quietly gathering momentum in Morecambe.It’s the idea of creative Johnny Bean.He’s capturing pictures of people who make a difference in Morecambe.From tap dancing pensioners to fishermen, hairdressers to the town's member of Parliament and everyone in between; characters who make the town what it is.Johnny is recording images for posterity and to chart how the town is changing.We met up - near arguably

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00:10:32

Dave Day in Barrow

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/06/21

Bikers from across the UK descended on Barrow on the longest day to mark the second Dave Day to be held to mark the life and work of the Dave Myers who hailed from the town.Hairy Biker Dave has a loyal following and his wife Lili is continuing to raise awareness as well as money for cancer care and other good causes.Over 20,000 bikers came to Barrow today with people lining their routes from London to south Cumbria.I've been meeting a few of the well wishers as well as some hairy (and not so

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00:16:59

From Heysham Port to the TT

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/06/02

Every year the port of Heysham becomes the focus for bikers from all over the UK and beyond.Thousands flock to the Bay to be transported to the Isle of Man for the TT Races which are well underway.Alice Rice knows more than most when it comes to ensuring bikers get across safely.Since 1996 she's worked at the port but this is to be her final TT.She's been telling me about meeting some of the stars of the event and sharing stories of life at Heysham port.

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00:20:50

Sounds of Morecambe and District 1981

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/04/01

This is a gem!A recording of the sights and sounds of Morecambe made over 40 years ago has been shared publicly for the first time since it was produced.Sounds of Morecambe and District was a cassette made by a small team led by Peter Mason-Milward in 1981. As well as the sounds of Marineland, go karts at Heysham Head and the Harbour Band Arena it also featured interviews with some of the stars of the day who visited the area. They include presenters Pete Murray and Isla St Clair along with Colin

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00:00:47

Sounds of Morecambe and District in the 1980s

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/03/28

Do you remember Heysham Head or how about the pleasure park on the prom before it became Frontierland?Morecambe illuminations switch-on? Colin Crompton? Pontins Holiday Camp? Marineland ? The list goes on!In the 1980’s a friend of mine had the foresight to record the sights and sounds of Morecambe and we recently met up to listen again to the cassette he produced.Here's a taste!

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00:16:22

Bidding to big up Morecambe

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/03/22

Did you know there are over 100 works of art in Morecambe town centre?With more artwork springing up around the town it's certainly causing much debate and it's emerged the town's Business Improvement District have supported artist Matty Green in sprucing up areas with imaginative work.An art trail could coax visitors off the prom to explore lesser known areas - and businesses that could benefit.So what difference will artwork make and what's next?Enjoy hearing more from the BID

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00:13:36

A splash of colour; Morecambe's mural

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/02/17

The promenade may be where most visitors head for but in part of Morecambe some of the town's buildings are getting a colourful makeover.There are already posters and artwork depicting some of the area's well known characters in the town centre but now a new mural has been unveiled just off the prom.A seagull eating chips and Morecambe's 'bird man' - John Wilkinson who was jailed in 2014 after breaching an anti-social behaviour order to limit his bird feeding habit - is the

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00:18:35

Banish the winter blues - Baylight 25

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/02/15

Banish the winter blues with the sights and sounds of a stunning light and sound display on Morecambe promenade.From The Ghost of Moby Dick to The Garden of Hope, 18 installations from artists all over the country will be pm show from The Midland to the Yacht Club on 21st and 22nd of February.Full details can be found here and the Morecambe Bay Podcast is proud to be a sponsor.Three of the displays are the work of Ulverston-based sound and light pioneer Dan Fox and his Sound Intervention team. 6

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00:02:04

Incoming tide

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/02/14

Have you had a busy week? Need time out but don't have time to go to the coast?Enjoy the latest in our occasional series of sounds from the Bay.Take two mins to enjoy the incoming tide recorded this morning close to the boats moored not far from Morecambe town hall.

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00:19:14

From house to boat; 12 months living on the Lancaster...

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/02/04

Imagine moving out of a three bedroomed house and setting out to live in a 60 foot long canal boat?Mark Sadler's boat is more 'like a posh flat' but even so, parting with years' worth of belongings and changing lifestyles to one where the weather and seasons are a constant factor takes some getting used to.This month marks his 12 month anniversary of taking the plunge and living on the Lancaster Canal.Has it been plain sailing or will he be back in the housing market soon?2' Why a canal boat?4' How

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00:04:46

Treasure on the beach!

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/02/02

There's treasure to be found on our beaches if you know where to look!Sea glass, the remains of bottles and other objects discarded sometimes decades ago is polished and weathered by the continual action of the sea. The result is highly polished shards of glass that are fashioned into gem-like shapes. Clear ones are common - coloured is rarer. Jacqueline Kendall from Manchester comes to Morecambe to hunt for the glass which she uses to decorate bottles and other artefacts. We met on the

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00:03:03

High tide at Morecambe

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/02/02

I was out recording something a bit special that I'll share with you soon and was on the beach close to the Platform in Morecambe today. Overlooked by the famous Midland Hotel the beach there is made up of shingle. I was there just about high tide and the sound of the sea running through the shingle really brightened a fairly overcast Sunday. The sound is mesmerising!Work by fellow podcasters Radio Lento (check them out for some stunning soundscapes) inspired me to share this with you.It's only

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00:19:50

Leighton Moss in winter

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/01/24

Winter has certainly arrived! Already this month icy conditions gave way to rain and now gale force winds. And battling it all are the birds. Morecambe Bay is famous for being home to a wide range of species and this weekend the annual Big Garden Birdwatch. Kath Smith from the RSPB at Leighton Moss has been showing us what's around at the moment and explaining how birds cope with what nature throws at them.

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00:19:03

Life afloat; at home on the canal

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2025/01/12

We may be shivering at the moment as winter hits home but what if your home is floating on an ice-covered canal?The Lancaster canal is home to a community who live all year around aboard narrow and other types of boats. You might be surprised that for some, becoming ice-bound is a good opportunity to carry out essential maintenance work and that far from being cold, the craft are as snug and welcoming as any cottage. I met up with David Ashdown and boat crew cat Sherlock! As you'll hear, his third

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00:29:54

Behind the scenes at Eggcup

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2024/12/13

Over 500 members, 170 tonnes of surplus food saved from going to waste, 250 volunteering hours a week; just some of the impressive statistics shared by Eggcup, a charity with more than one function. As well as saving food from going to waste, they also provide real life experience for catering students at Lancaster and Morecambe College who use ingredients supplied to make ready meals which are distributed in Lancaster, Morecambe and Carnforth. Local farms benefit too thanks to links to the gleaning

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00:10:15

The Friends of Happy Mount Park

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2024/12/01

Thousands make a bee-line to it every year and since it opened in the 1920s Happy Mount Park in Morecambe has been a 'must-see' attraction for visitors of all ages.It's certainly changed over the years; the Radio 1 roadshow, illuminations and Mr Blobby are part of the park's rich history. Helping city council staff maintain it are a group of keen volunteers who give their time every Monday morning come rain or shine. They often bring bulbs and plants to help add colour to the park. The Friends of

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00:09:09

Morecambe People's Biennial finale

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2024/11/24

From music and film to poetry and dance, a successful arts event with a difference has come to a close in Morecambe. The idea of the Morecambe People's Biennial was to reclaim the term "local artist" as one of pride and, organisers say, 'remove the prejudice of yokel from the local. ' 92 artists were inspired to get involved and funding from Lancashire County Council was distributed equally between the creatives. The event concluded on the beach at Morecambe this weekend and the podcast was

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00:15:42

About last night - the northern lights

The Morecambe Bay Podcast ·

2024/10/11

You may have seen them (you might have missed them) but how much do you know about the natural phemomena that is the northern lights?The skies above the Bay were amazing again last night as countless pictures on social media prove. Is it happening more often? Have we now seen the best of the lights? And can we predict when we will see them again? Jim Wild is a professor of space physics at Lancaster University and spoke to the podcast today. Follow Prof Wild @jim_wild on X and check out

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