The future of one of St.Albans’ precious green spaces hangs in the balance. Amanda Yorwerth speaks to Craig Tallents Chair of Smallfords Residents Association, who are fighting to save Ellenbrook open…
We’ll hear from 2 clever, creative people who are using their talents to cut down on rubbish. Alastair Croft has used his creative ingenuity to tackle litter whilst raising money for the NHS and, at j…
Amanda Yorwerth speaks to national 20s Plenty campaigner Rod King MBE and local 20s Plenty for St.Albans spokesperson, Colin Hodges, to find out what the benefits of lower speed limits might be and wh…
Walking for wildlife, a rare bird success and snapping your way to a great prize – Frieda Rummenhohl explains whats happening at the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trusts in her conversation with Amanda…
If you live in St.Albans District, getting solar panels for your house is about to get a whole lot cheaper. In this week’s programme Andy Turnstall from The Green Group tells us about Solar Streets -…
The global environmental organization Extinction Rebellion was established here in the UK just 2 years ago. In April 2019, Extinction Rebellion hit the headlines when they occupied five prominent site…
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, we’re more…
Glyphosate is the most commonly used weed killer in the world and in the EU. It’s used on crops and by councils to kill weeds in paving, as well as being available for garden use. But should we be con…
For 15 minutes of inspiration, tune in to this week’s show. Eco guru, author, festival organiser and creator of the concept of Sustainable(ish), Jen Gale talks to Amanda about how best to take the fir…
It’s time for this year’s Big Butterfly Count – Malcolm Hull of Herts and Middlesex Butterfly conservation explains. And Oxfam Fleetville manager, Elton, explains what he’s been up to make the shop CO…
Cate Cody last put out her waste bin in 2017. At the start of Plastic Free July, she tells us what prompted her waste free mission, whether it’s a high cost option and whether her passion takes a lot…
Cycling has boomed during the pandemic. Hear Helen Burridge’s heartwarming account about how her family fell in love with cycling during lockdown. Cycling advocate Mike Hartley tells us what he thinks…
If you’ve wondered about those squawking green parakeets that circle around St.Albans, you’ll want to hear Dan Fletcher of St.Albans RSPB explain where they come from, what they do and whether we shou…
Batteries are causing issues for waste operatives at the moment, we’re puzzled what to do with ‘compostable’ plastic and our bins are overflowing with recycling. What to do? Louise Palmer, St.Albans D…
Organic allotmenteer Keith Adsley shares the secret of making great plant food from weeds, and Graham Knight of Herts Bird Club has news of breeding birds and what we can do to help.
