Episodes
Sally Peacock speaks with Andy from G.T Edwards Funeral Services, a family business approaching its 100th anniversary, about how a business with such traditional roots keeps up with current trends and how they make transitions into new ideas smoothly.
We'd like to apologise for the sound issues during this interview and thank you for your patience whilst listening.
Helen Purcell has another business news round up too.
Vanya Polunin, son of the creator of the iconic Slava's Snow Show" chats with Kirsty on Arts & Toast about what it's like to have a clown as a dad and how this iconic show has managed to last 32 years touring the world, encouraging people of all ages and culture to remember how to "play". Slava's snow show will be at Nottingham Concert Hall from 29 October until 2 November 2025.
Local Artist, and Derbyshire Open Art's Stanton-By-Dale's co-ordinator, Neal Forster has a chat with Kirsty on Arts & Toast on Sunday Breakfast about his art, his growth in confidence in selling his work and the plans for Derbyshire Open Art's 2026 exhibition, happening 23 - 25 May 2026.
Local independent artist Terrianne talks with Kirsty, on Arts & Toast on Sunday Breakfast, about the impact of her set at YNot Festival, funding for artists and her hope for an upcoming vinyl release of her single "Daffodils" by Christmas.
Kristian Thomas Company of Shardlow is celebrating its tenth birthday. Co-founder, Kristian Cunningham talks with Kirsty on Sunday Breakfast Arts & Toast about their upcoming production of "Everyone talks about Jamie" and also why he thinks it's so important to have access to the Arts, for all, in the Midlands.
Sally Peacock continues her conversation with Jane and Jo of Wild Sage talking about their Social Media Consultancy which was formed in in March 2025. Hear the first part of this interview in our previous upload, which was first broadcast on FM and online on 30th September 2025.
Helen Purcell brings you another business news round up too!
In this edition, aired on 30th September 2025, Sally speaks with Jane and Jo from Wild Sage Social talking about their Social Media Marketing Consultancy which was formed in March 2025.
This edition features part 1 of what is an extended interview.
Sally also brings you a round up of some of the latest business news too.
Kirsty chats with the team from Derby Museum of Making to learn more about how a lost Cueno painting ended up being donated to the Museum of Making, after it was found in a store cupboard at Alstom on Pride Park in Derby.
Clr James Dawson talks to Jeff Martin about some exciting projects in Erewash and the up and coming Ilkeston Charter Fair
In his regular monthly slot, Erewash MP Adam Thompson spoke to Paul Stacy about his 'Walk the Wash' fundraiser for bleed kits in Ilkeston pubs, plus the big news of £20m in government funding for Cotmanhay.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 3rd October 2025.
Sally Peacock hosts, and is in conversation with Dave Dallard from Granite AV Solutions who turned a hobby into a career in the world of Audio Visual. There is another business news round up and accounting advice too courtesy of Simon Robinson from AHBS Accounting in Ilkeston.
Helen Purcell hosts as Sally Peacock speaks with Claire Taylor of Creationz Marketing in Part 2 of an extended interview, this time, about a mentoring hub created to support those who are new to marketing. Lana Conway has another business news round up too.
Listen again to this fun interview about a true family friendly pantomime heading to the Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton in January 2026.
Derby's favourite panto dame, Morgan Brind, joins Kirsty on Art & Toast on Sunday 5 October '25 to discuss what he has been up to and the plans for this year's DerbyLive pantomime, Dick Whittington. Listen hear to find out more.
Find out how Derby Cathedral are using the Arts to welcome new people into the building by Erewash Sound
Listen again to this fun interview about this unusual production heading to Allenton in October!
David talks about his role as Nick Carraway in Derby Theatre's latest production "The Great Gatsby" and how much he's looking forward to coming to Derbyshire after performing the show in Scotland.
Hadley Trueman and Adrian Chadfield spoke to our reporter Scott Marshall as they departed for the first day of the 'Iron to Iron' west route cycle ride fundraiser from Bennerley Viaduct.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 22nd September 2025.
The third 'Iron to Iron' cycle ride starts this weekend and Hadley Trueman from the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct spoke to Paul Stacey about the new route heading west, the riders and fundraising.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 19th September 2025.
Comedian Denzil De Cristo spoke to Paul Stacey about his monthly comedy nights held at The Barge Inn, Long Eaton, with Erewash Sound's Ciaran Shea on the line-up for the 4th birthday on 18th September.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 17th September 2025.
Sally Peacock is in conversation with Claire Taylor from Creationz Marketing on how she started her business from the kitchen table and built her agency and the team, in what is Part 1 of an extended interview. Helen Purcell has another business news round up and, new to the show, Simon Robinson brings you some accounting advice in his Business Brief.
Joanna Garvey, CEO of the Will Garvey Trust Foundation, spoke to Paul Stacey about her involvement in the Baton of Hope tour and the events taking place across Derby on 13th September. Joanna also shared details of the Willfest music event at Mapperley on 20th September.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 12th September 2025.
Derby Feste's cultural leader, Phil Hargeaves, chats with Kirsty about how important it is to keep the Arts alive & thriving in Derby, and other UK cities. Focussing on Derby Feste, Phil discusses how to prepare for such an event - from scheduling to finding funding and explains how Derby City Council were dedicated to making sure Derby Feste came back to Derby for another year. Learn more about this free event, happening on Saturday 27 September 2025, as well as how it supports our local economy, right here, in Derby.
Kirsty chats with Erewash Sound's very own Kevin Hopcroft, on Art & Toast on Sunday Breakfast, about the upcoming Goldmine Gathering happening at Trowell Inn on 10 October as well as his love of presenting his show, alongside his wife Heather, every Wednesday evening on Erewash Sound.
Sally Peacock is in conversation with Andy and Andrea, who run 'Cafe @ Castlefield', the at Castlefield Kennels, for part 2 of their story of how a cafe starts at the location of kennels and makes it a destination. Helen Purcell has another business news round up too!
Nitin Lakhani, Superintendent Pharmacist at Jaysons Pharmacy in Long Eaton, spoke to Paul Stacey about Pharmacy First, that offers consultations and treatments for minor ailments at your local pharmacy.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Monday 9th September 2025.
Sarah and Jen from Belper Musical Theatre chat about their society's upcoming 50th year and concert which see the junior & adult groups join together to create a stunning medley of musical classics on 19 & 20 September 2025.
International, UK based, artist Kate MccGwire is coming to Lakeside Arts with her sculptures made entirely out of feathers. The exhibition, which will showcase the last 25 years of this amazing artist's work, is a personal one for Kate who originally was an interior designer before doing what she loves today... If you're wanting a change of career, and are thinking of going into the Arts, this is an interview you need to listen to!
Adam Thompson, Member of Parliament for Erewash, spoke to Paul Stacey in his monthly slot about public concerns over the use of hotels for asylum seekers, new local funding for Cotmanhay, plus his 3 key projects for Ilkeston, Long Eaton and Stanton by Dale/Sandiacre.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 5th September 2025.
Every One Eats this weekend are hosting a Family Fun Day to give children and parents a chance to enjoy themselves without worrying about the cost. Our reporter Mariam Besar spoke to co-founder Lindsey Rice about what the event has to offer.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Thursday 4th September 2025.