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.
Ep 6: Hop on your eBike – cycling in Somerset, Weston-super-Mare
Dominic Early first came to Weston as a national stunt kite flyer and loved it so much he wanted to open a kite shop, which 26 years later, has evolved into a fantastic bike shop, focused on eBikes, servicing and hire.
Ep 5: Environmental services and rubbish collection in Weston
Towens is a recycling, waste management, haulage and environmental services business that’s been in the family for over 30 years. We meet Director John Telling, who talks to us about this successful business, which employs 135 staff in the heart of Weston.
Ep 4: Pride events and life in Weston’s LGBTQ+ community
We meet Matt Hardy, Operational Services Manager for Weston Town Council, and Event Creator of Beautifully Proud. He gives us an insight into life in the LGBTQ+ community, its evolution over the past few years and how Weston’s burgeoning cultural scene has ignited his creative spirit.
New podcast shines a spotlight on Weston
A brand new ‘We Are Super Weston’ podcast has launched today, Wednesday, 24 May 2023.
Ep 3: Establishing a creative business by the beach
In this week’s episode we meet Angela Hicks, Chief Executive of The Hive, and Clair Haycraft of Haycraft Creative. Clair, along with her husband Phil, set up their creative business in Weston, with the help of Angela and her team.
Ep 2: Walker and Ling, Weston-super-Mare high street reinvigoration
In episode 2, host Becky Walsh chats to Sam Walker, Owner of Walker & Ling, a department store in Weston with a fascinating history, that has been run by the Walker family for 115 years.
Ep 1: The driving force behind Weston’s outstanding ‘Super Culture’
In the first episode of the 'We are Super Weston' podcast, we spoke to Fiona Matthews, Artistic Director and Tom Newman, Executive Director of Culture Weston, the driving force behind the outstanding cultural activity at the heart of Weston-super-Mare's daily life.
Beautifully Proud: Pride Month in Weston-super-Mare
Beautifully Proud will see a month-long programme of events, activities, exhibitions and performances for all ages across multiple venues throughout Pride Month in June.