Episodes
In his regular monthly slot, Councillor James Dawson, Leader of Erewash Borough Council, spoke to Paul Stacey about household food waste collections, a new play park that has opened in Ilkeston and a new canal bridge that has arrived in Long Eaton.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 1st April 2026.
Gatepost Theatre is proud to be bringing the much loved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical to May Hall at Trent College in Long Eaton from 7 - 11 April 2026. Artistic Director Chris Collington chatted with Kirsty on Arts & Toast on Sunday Breakfast about the upcoming production and why he thinks classics such as this one are making a comeback.
Gardener Steve brings you through another week toward achieving twelve months of colour for your garden. Don't settle for anything less than bright, beaming, and beautiful.
Gardener Steve catches up with the Bloomers again, listen in to hear what they've been up to and what's coming up this spring.
Gardener Steve keeps you up-to-date with the un-bee-lievable updates coming in from our future gardeners, over at Chaucer Junior School. Catch up with this week's special project.
Join the folks over at the Markeaton Park Walled Garden for an Easter egg hunt this Saturday 04th April. Gardener Steve shares more about the day's activities.
Are you suffering with a spot of bulb blindness? Gardner Steve helps you to troubleshoot this common garden issue.
Mike McGhee from Melbourne Operatic Society joins Kirsty on Arts & Toast on Sunday Breakfast to chat about their upcoming show coming to the Duchess Theatre in Long Eaton and how he's preparing for his role as Major-General Stanley in the iconic Gilbert & Sullivan opera. Tickets are on sale now from the Duchess Theatre website.
David William Sampson, GC Pottery and Pippin Peacock discuss the upcoming Toasted Ceramic Fair at Derby Museum and Art Gallery (The Old Library, Wardwick), taking place on 28–29 March 2026. The selected event brings together 37 potters across early-career, mid-range and high-end makers, alongside a pottery tombola, workshops, demos and talks, with free entry and goodie bags for the first 25 visitors each day.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Friday 27th March 2026.
Gardener Steve keeps you up to date with some of his favourite corms, tubers and bulbs ahead of summer. Don't forget to let him know what your favourites are over at the Erewash Sound Gardening Show Facebook page.
Gardener Steve keeps you going with twelve months of colour and interest for your garden. A tough choice this week with so much on offer, so listen in to see if he's chosen what you might have expected. Gardener Steve also takes a visit to the NEC to check out the site of his upcoming border display. Follow along to hear how his journey with Gardener's World blooms and brings back a little bit of childlike joy and wonder.
Gardener Steve keeps you updated with Ockbrook, Borrowash, and Draycott in Bloom. Lots of exciting, and of course beautiful, goings-on across the borough this spring.
Gardener Steve follows Helper Helen's first toe dip into the gardening world, including 'forgetting to label her seeds' ... Also some appreciation for the beautiful blooming blossoms which are bringing joy to us all.
Gardener Steve catches up with the wonderful West Hallam Gardening club, as well as sharing some of his own garden regrets and wins. Join Steve in knuckling down to some solid spring preparation while we wait for the frosts to end and summer to begin.
Matthew Barks, Director of Music at South East Derbyshire Music Centre spoke to Paul Stacey about the charity's work to make playing music accessible to local young people, with weekly sessions taking place in Kirk Hallam.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 25th March 2026.
Arts & Toast's Kirsty Corbett chats with Derby Theatre's youth theatre team about their upcoming hosting of the National Connections Festival. The weekend will see the theatre host five other youth theatres as they all perform original plays as part of the National Theatre's annual event. Derby Theatre youth ambassadors Evie, Georgina and Hope talk about the roles both on and off stage alongside Derby Theatre's Young Artist & Participant Producer Harry Kingston. Tickets are available for the weekend, running from 23 - 26 April, via the Derby Theatre website.
Sometimes we just need to share our joy and hobbies and if you've been looking for a place to share your gardening highs and lows, the West Hallam Gardening Club might be just the group for you.
Gardener Steve takes you on a weekly journey to developing and sustaining twelve months of colour and interest for your garden. Don't settle for less than the beauty that you deserve.
Catch up with Gardener Steve and the Borrowash in Bloom Easter raffle!
It's time to start thinking about the summer ahead and what you want to get out of your garden. Gardener Steve takes you through the things you can start now for a glorious display.
Shout-out to Shipley Community Garden and Chaucer Junior School. Gardener Steve keeps you updated with his Shipley Community Garden seed papers, and the spring development with Chaucer Junior's floral displays.
Gardener Steve talks you through nurturing and protecting your seeds this spring whilst we wait for the cold nights to slip away. Sowing not your thing? that's okay, Steve has just the solution for you.
James Archer from Energy for Erewash spoke to Paul Stacey about the not for profit organisation, and the free energy saving advice that will be on offer from experts at events in Ilkeston and Long Eaton this month.
Broadcast on Erewash Sound Breakfast Show, Wednesday 11th March 2026.
Tickets are now on sale for LEOS upcoming production of "The Wedding Singer" heading to Trent College in Long Eaton. Kirsty of Arts & Toast was able to catch up with the director & chorerographer to find out how rehearsals are going.
Playwright John Booker is bringing his new work to the Brunswick Inn in Derby. The play which focuses on two friends, Jack & luke. The pair are catching up on 3 years apart due to Luke being in prison & Jack never visiting. The play promises to be funny, raw & heartbreakingly human. Kirsty chatted with John about the plays themes and why it HAD to be premiered at the pub.
Gardener Steve shares his top tips to keep your garden colourful and interesting all year round.
Gardener Steve talks you through growing and keeping gorgeous camilias.
Have you sorted out your Mother's Day gift yet? No? Gardener Steve has just the thing for you.
Gardener Steve catches up with the Erewash Museum Gardening volunteers and shares how you can get involved.
Gardener Steve helps you to get more from your snowdrop and crocus bulbs.