Ep 13: Best Weston-super-Mare walks – tips from the locals
Perched on the edge of the Mendip Hills, surrounded by gorgeous Somerset countryside and with miles of flat seafront promenade, Weston-super-Mare is a walker’s paradise.
Weston Arts + Health Weekender celebrates NHS 75th anniversary
To mark this year’s 75th anniversary of the NHS, the annual Weston Arts + Health Festival returns to the town for a weekend of celebratory events.
Ep 12: Beach, wind and water sports in Weston
We chat with former Combat Paramedic Ben Peters about some of his many adventures, his work with young people, WhatSUP paddleboarding, and some of the adrenaline sports on offer in Weston.
Ep 11: Opening the doors on Weston’s Heritage
In Episode 11 of the podcast, we spoke to two local heritage specialists– Jane Hill and Cara MacMahon about some of Weston’s rich heritage and what you can discover at this year’s Heritage Open Days’ event.
Ep 10: Food scene and best restaurants in Weston-super-Mare
Anna Southwell from Loves and Sprout (cafes), and Prayag Rajpura from Cumin-Alive and Dark Arts Rebel Kitchen in Weston share why they set up vegan establishments and some of their favourite places in Weston.
North Somerset Council now owns Birnbeck Pier
North Somerset Council succeeds in a court case against the private owner of Weston's Birnbeck Pier to allow them to acquire the Victorian structure.
North Somerset to benefit from creation of new giga factory
On 19 July 2023, Jaguar Land Rover-owner Tata has pledged to build its flagship electric car battery factory in Somerset
Ep 9: Tips on safe open water swimming in Weston
Claire Trevor-Roper, Codirector of Weston-super-Mare Marine Lake Mudlarks, and Karen Barry, one of the founding members of Supermares! share tips on the best times and places to swim safely in Weston.
Ep 8: Family life and opportunities for young people in Weston
What’s it like to raise a family in Weston? We talk to Lynsey McKinstry, who grew up here, and is now bringing up her two children in the town. Lynsey now works full-time for Weston College as Business Partnerships Manager & SEND Employment Coordinator.
Ep7: Placemaking and growth for Weston-super-Mare
In this podcast, Becky Walsh talks to Alex Hearn, former Assistant Director of Placemaking and Growth for North Somerset Council. Alex talks about the economy of Weston-super-Mare, how placemaking is helping Weston become a vibrant place to live, work and visit, the levelling-up fund, private investment, and his hopes for the future of Weston.