Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast

00:13:34

The People Behind Thorley’s Bells | David Jackson

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/10/07

David Jackson - St James the Great, Thorley Bell RingersThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEBSimple, modern websites for local businesses.https://stortweb.com/If you hear the bells from St James the Great in Thorley, David Jackson is one of the people helping to ring them. He joins James to explain what happens inside the tower, how beginners learn, and why there is much more to bell ringing than pulling a rope.David has been ringing for around four years. He talks about learning different

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00:16:26

Who Looks After Bishop’s Stortford on a Night Out?...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/10/05

Pippa Roy-Chowdhury – Bishop’s Stortford and Sawbridgeworth Street PastorsThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEBSimple, modern websites for local businesses.https://stortweb.com/Pippa Roy-Chowdhury joins the podcast to explain how Bishop’s Stortford and Sawbridgeworth Street Pastors help people stay safe during a night out.Their volunteers patrol the town centre late at night, helping people who are vulnerable, lost, alone or simply need someone to talk to. That can mean arranging a safe journey

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00:14:43

O’Brien Coaching: Consistency Beats Perfection - Seán...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/10/02

Seán O’Brien - O’Brien CoachingThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEBSimple, modern websites for local businesses.https://stortweb.com/Seán O’Brien joins the podcast to talk about his own fitness journey, losing over 30kg, and how that eventually led to him becoming a personal trainer and starting O’Brien Coaching.Seán runs small group strength and mobility sessions for women over 40, alongside one-to-one personal training and online coaching.We talk about the moment that made him decide

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00:15:56

Finding Your Parenting Village in Bishop’s Stortford...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/09/30

Katie Linard - Mama’s Little Black Book and Mamas Who BrunchThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEBSimple, modern websites for local businesses.https://stortweb.com/Katie Linard joins James to talk about finding your parenting village in Bishop’s Stortford, and why having other parents to talk to can make such a difference.A mum of two, Katie explains how her own experiences led her to create Mamas Who Brunch and Mama’s Little Black Book. From monthly brunches to a directory of local

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00:16:04

Flexible Extra Income Around Family Life - Natalie Beard

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/09/28

Natalie BeardThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEBSimple, modern websites for local businesses.https://stortweb.com/Natalie Beard joins the podcast to talk about flexible work, Utility Warehouse, saving money on household bills, and building extra income around family life.Natalie has lived in and around Bishop’s Stortford since she was five. After taking redundancy from the NHS, she became self-employed and now helps people look at their household bills while also supporting others who want to

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00:15:32

Hypnobirthing and Finding Your Village - Hannah...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/09/25

Hannah Pearman-Eddon - The Calm Birth CompanyThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEBSimple, modern websites for local businesses.https://stortweb.com/Hannah Pearman-Eddon joins the podcast to talk about hypnobirthing, antenatal support, birth choices and building community for pregnant women in and around Bishop's Stortford.Hannah is an antenatal and hypnobirthing coach, and also runs the Pregnant in Bishop's Stortford 2026 and 2027 Facebook group.We talk about what hypnobirthing actually is, why

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00:17:03

How Bishop’s Stortford College Connects with the Town...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/09/24

Alex Swart-Wilson - Bishop’s Stortford CollegeThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEBSimple, modern websites for local businesses.https://stortweb.com/Alex Swart-Wilson, Deputy Head and Head of Sixth Form at Bishop’s Stortford College, joins James to talk about the people, opportunities and community connections behind the school.We discuss the college’s Invite and Inspire programme, outreach workshops for local children, and why volunteering matters in the sixth form. Alex says that more than

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00:14:35

Fitness for Overwhelmed Mums in Bishop’s Stortford -...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/09/21

Jade Millner - Empower Me Women’s FitnessThis episode is brought to you by:StortBOXPremium Plastic Moving Boxes in Bishop's Stortford https://stortbox.co.uk/Jade Millner joins the podcast to talk about fitness, motherhood, overwhelm, and helping women build strength in a way that actually fits real life.Jade has been a personal trainer for over 14 years and now works mainly online, supporting women with training, nutrition, accountability and everyday habits.We talk about why so many mums feel like

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00:12:34

Cycle Stortford: Fixing the Town That Cycling Forgot...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/09/18

Simon Thorpe - Cycle StortfordThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEBSimple, modern websites for local businesses.https://stortweb.com/Simon Thorpe joins the podcast to talk about Cycle Stortford and the work being done to make walking and cycling safer, easier and more joined up around Bishop’s Stortford.We talk about why the town can feel so different from places like Cambridge, the challenge of narrow roads, and the importance of proper routes to schools, the town centre and the railway

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00:16:30

Why More Girls Are Playing Rugby in Bishop’s...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/09/09

Nikky Wilkins - Bishop’s Stortford Rugby ClubThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEBSimple, modern websites for local businesses.https://stortweb.com/Nikky Wilkins joins the podcast to talk about the growth of girls’ rugby at Bishop’s Stortford Rugby Club, where she is Minis Chair, Girls Youth Chair and coaches across several age groups.One of the club’s U12 girls groups started last season with just four players and finished with 21. Nikky explains why more girls are discovering rugby, why

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00:17:34

How Bishop’s Stortford Businesses Can Get Found on...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/09/07

Daniel Whytock - Sort The ClicksThis episode is brought to you by:StortBOX - Moving in Bishop's Stortford? Ditch the Cardboard.Hire Tough Plastic Moving Crates: https://stortbox.co.uk/Daniel Whytock joins the podcast to talk about Sort The Clicks, the agency he runs helping founder-led businesses improve their websites, digital presence and visibility across Google, ChatGPT and AI search.Daniel’s route here has included building an online marketplace, raising more than £1 million in investment,

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00:15:02

Hoodoo Radio: Bishop’s Stortford’s Alternative Music...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/09/04

Dan Starr - Hoodoo RadioThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEB: https://stortweb.com/Dan Starr joins the podcast to talk about Hoodoo Radio: https://hoodooradio.co.uk/ Bishop’s Stortford’s independent alternative music station, and the people behind the town’s thriving live music scene.Dan explains how the station grew from his own involvement in local music into a team of around 20 volunteers producing 14 live shows each week. Hoodoo brings together DJs, musicians and music fans connected with

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00:14:00

Post Floyd Dream: Bringing Pink Floyd to Bishop’s...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/09/03

David Amos - Post Floyd DreamThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEB: https://stortweb.com/David Amos is a lighting designer and keyboard player with local Pink Floyd tribute band Post Floyd Dream.David talks about playing piano from a young age, why his career in lighting made being in a band difficult and the decision, when he turned 50, that it was time to get back into music.We also talk about the spectacular visual side of Pink Floyd, bringing lasers and lighting into Post Floyd Dream’s live

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00:12:27

Hockerill Cricket Club: 150 Years of Family Cricket...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/08/28

Alex Francis - Chairman, Hockerill Cricket ClubThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEB: https://stortweb.com/Alex Francis joins the podcast to celebrate a huge milestone for Hockerill Cricket Club: 150 years of cricket in Bishop’s Stortford.Based on Beldams Lane, Hockerill is very much a family club. Alex first joined as an 11-year-old, his dad is now the groundsman, his family helps behind the scenes and 10 of the current first XI came through the club as juniors. Today around 90 to 100 young

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00:11:25

Wayne Hart: The Stortford Craftsman Behind...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/08/28

Wayne Hart - Letter Carver, Sculptor and Craftsperson at Grandy’s PlaceThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEB: https://stortweb.com/Wayne Hart is a letter carver in stone and wood, type designer, sculptor, glass engraver and teacher based at Grandy’s Place near Bishop’s Stortford.His journey started with graphic design and typography before an introduction to traditional letter carving changed the direction of his career. Since then, Wayne’s work has included memorials to C.S. Lewis and Sir John

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00:15:40

Bishop’s Stortford Poppy Appeal: Why It Starts Long...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/08/24

Heidi Barden - Bishop’s Stortford Royal British Legion Poppy AppealThis episode is brought to you by:StortWEB: https://stortweb.com/Heidi Barden returns to the podcast to talk about her work volunteering with the Royal British Legion and helping to organise the Bishop’s Stortford Poppy Appeal.The poppies might become most visible around Remembrance, but the work starts much earlier. Heidi explains what goes on behind the scenes, why the team needs new volunteers every year and how even a single

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00:16:27

Music, Confidence And Local Creativity - Kevin Barr

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/08/07

This episode is brought to you by:StortAI:https://stortai.com/StortBox:https://stortbox.co.uk/Bishop's Stortford Community Newsletter:https://bishops-stortford-community-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Kevin Barr is a piano mentor, music teacher, songwriter and author working across Essex and East Hertfordshire.In this episode, Kevin talks about teaching piano as something far bigger than exams, scales and grades. For him, music is about emotion, creativity, confidence and building something people can enjoy

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00:14:08

TUBS: Cleaning Up Bishop’s Stortford For 15 Years -...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/08/03

This episode is brought to you by:StortAI:https://stortai.com/StortBox:https://stortbox.co.uk/Bishop's Stortford Community Newsletter:https://bishops-stortford-community-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Ian coordinates Tidy Up Bishop’s Stortford, better known as TUBS, a volunteer group that has been clearing litter around the town for around 15 years.In this episode, Ian explains how TUBS started after a conversation with John Barford, how a small council grant helped buy the first litter pickers, hoops,

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00:19:14

The Bishop’s Stortford Designer Saving British...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/07/31

This episode is brought to you by:StortAI:https://stortai.com/StortBox:https://stortbox.co.uk/Bishop's Stortford Community Newsletter:https://bishops-stortford-community-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Genevieve Sweeney is a luxury British knitwear designer who grew up in Bishop’s Stortford, went to Herts and Essex, and now works from Grandey’s Place.In this episode, Genevieve talks about learning to knit from the age of five, studying knitwear at Nottingham Trent University, working with global brands, and

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00:18:19

Studio Mindset: Helping Stortford Businesses Step Up...

Bishop"s Stortford Community Podcast ·

2026/07/27

This episode is brought to you by:StortAI:https://stortai.com/StortBox:https://stortbox.co.uk/Bishop's Stortford Community Newsletter:https://bishops-stortford-community-newsletter.beehiiv.com/Estelle Kerby is the founder of Studio Mindset, a branding and Squarespace website design business working with local and international clients.Originally from Bordeaux, Estelle trained as a designer, studied in Birmingham and later worked in London and Hong Kong before building Studio Mindset here in Bishop’s

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