HeyJaredThe Morecambe Bay Podcast
It's home to one of the UK's most famous seaside resorts, is known worldwide for its birdlife, stunning sunsets and as the birthplace of comedian Eric Morecambe.In this series of podcasts journalist Nigel Thompson, who has had a lifelong association with the Bay, hears from…
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60 Years of Saving Lives: Inside Morecambe RNLI (opens the original)
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For 60 years, Morecambe’s RNLI volunteers have been ready to answer the call when people get into trouble. Since the lifeboat arrived in 1960, volunteers have launchedat a moment’s notice to face the unpredictable waters of the Bay. Morecambe also made history as the first place to house an RNLI hovercraft as well as the inshore D-class lifeboat. But keeping these lifesaving services running takes morethan boats. The RNLI needs volunteers to crew and launch them, helpbehind the scenes and run tw
Vinyl revival and cassette comeback; meet the man enjoying musical archaeology (opens the original)
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🎧 Is vinyl making a comeback? ‘Musical archaeology’ that’s how the man who says he’sfulfilled his ambition to run a record show likens collecting vinyl records. It’s National Vinyl Record Day on August 12th andfor one small record shop in the Bay it’s an interest that is growing and among an audience you might be surprised by! Steve runs La'l Record Shop in Bolton le Sands. He says people are still buying vinyl, CDs and even cassettes in the age of Spotify and streaming. What is it about holding
Why We Swim: Dr Mark Christie on Morecambe Bay and the science of open water swimming (opens the original)
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Why do so many of us love swimming in Morecambe Bay? Open water swimming has become one of the UK's fastest-growing activities, but for many people it's about far more than fitness. In the latest episode of the podcast, I speak to Dr Mark Christie , whose life took an unexpected turn after osteoarthritis ended his passion for fell running. Discovering open water swimming transformed both his physical and mental wellbeing, and inspired him to write a book - One Man and His Tow Float - canvassing
50 Acres, A Castle, and a King: The Legends of Piel Island (opens the original)
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An island with its own castle, a local pub, and a 'King'? 👑 Off the tip of the Furness Peninsula lies Piel Island—a tiny 50-acre haven packed with centuries of dramatic history. Visible right across Morecambe Bay, this unique spot plays host to the famous Ship Inn and stories you won't hear anywhere else. In this episode, we step ashore with the Morecambe Bay Partnership following their charity walk to explore what makes this remote island so legendary. Hit play and join us for our debut visit t
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