Anna has started working at an Independent coffee shop in St Albans and so is learning everything about coffee. She talks to Clive about the environmental issues surrounding the production of coffee,…
We hear from Maria Fiddimore, the Executive Lead at Mackintyre School. Maria is looking for university and college students who would like a placement at the school helping people with learning disabi…
Denise Parsons, Manager of St Albans BID, tells Local Life listeners what it’s like for local businesses in these difficult times but also has some good news to share from the pandemic.
Hannah is a second year student at a university in London. She recently moved from her long term home in the village of Kimpton to live in London. In this podcast she talks to Clive about the challeng…
With the government’s furlough scheme due to close at the end of October, many will be anxious about the possibility of redundancy.ย There is no easy solution, but it’s best to know your rights in adv…
With the government’s furlough scheme due to close at the end of next month, some will be anxious about the possibility of redundancy.ย There is no easy solution, but it’s best to know your rights in…
Anecdotally, we hear that there is renewed interest in the environment following our period of lockdown – we feel more connected with nature having had the time to observe spring unfolding, weโre more…
We support the recovery by working with the individual and their carers to move towards a new and improved life after the brain injury. We offer help in ensuring the family gets all the financial supp…
Founder of Chloe James, Donna Nicol talks with Leona Fensome about her early days in fashion studying a textiles degree and offers her tips for students now. She also shares insights about what life h…
When the lockdown was announced in late March, The Harpenden Collective co-founders Natalie Harmer and Sebia Daly took quick steps to move their coworking offering online. With webinars, community sup…
June Chapman offers advice on one of the most frequent questions asked – what to do when I cannot pay my housing costs during the lock-down?
June Chapman, CEO of Citizens Advice St Albans, answers six of the questions about Universal Credit that have been asked most frequently since the lock-down began.
June Chapman, CEO of Citizens Advice St Albans, explains how this critical support service is operating on the phone and online during the current crisis, which has forced the temporary closure of CA…
Tonight on The Parents’ Show at 8pm, it’s – yes, about the Covid-19 crisis, but tonight St Albans’ own Daisy Cooper MP talks to Lydia Elkhouri about all the initiatives for St Albans Residents and how…
In this continuing series of interviews with people who either live or work locally, this week’s guest Leona Fensome talks through her journey into various media roles – including BBC Radio 4’s ‘Satur…
Publishing Manager for Harpenden-based publisher Oldcastle Books, Clare Quinliven, tells Rob Pearman about her work and how she got into the publishing business.ย Oldcastle Books has several imprints…
