Mix Mornings on Herts Mix 92.6

Lloyd Harrison moved from a career in the City of London to a new career in the fields of Hertfordshire. Now, along with his wife Nicola, he runs Tewin Greens, a two acre market garden which sits close to the River Mimram at Tewinbury Farm, just outside Welwyn Garden City. Mix Mornings donned wellies to go out and meet Lloyd as he shared how he has grown the business over the last five years into a community focused market garden supplying veg boxes and local restaurants with his ever-expanding range of produce.

Jon Stubbs from Heartwood Homes probably knows the area better than any of us. He runs Heartwood Homes, a family run local estate agency. Jon came into the Mix 92.6 studio to share some of his vast experience of selling local houses. He shares his view of the local market and how to decide whether ... Read more

Jonathan Aves, CEO and Josie Randall, Special Days Team Leader from the Willow Foundation came into the Mix Mornings studio to tell us all about The Willow Foundation and the incredible work they do supporting young adults, aged 16 to 40, living with a life-threatening illness or life-limiting condition. The Foundation provides Special Days Out, Special Breaks, Special Days at Home and Special Treats and Jonathan and Josie tell us how they work with young adults, along with some of the challenges of running a local charity that has grown to become a national resource for young people. They also share how you can get involved in the work of the charity and how you can volunteer and support their work.

Mix Mornings took the opportunity to go and catch up with the Director and the cast of the Barn Theatre's latest production - I love You, You're Perfect, Now Change - during rehearsals for this hilarious musical celebration of the mating game. The cast take on the truths and myths behind that contemporary conundrum known as ‘the relationship’. They explore the journey from dating and waiting, to love and marriage and go on to reveal the agonies and triumphs of in-laws and new-borns, trips in the family car and the pick-up techniques of the geriatric set. The show is on from 2-10 May at the Barn Theatre in Welwyn Garden City with Tickets available from the Barn Theatre's website.

Ken Wright is a local Clockateer - one of the group of volunteers who help keep the St Albans Clock Tower open for visitors during the summer months, The Clock Tower is a Grade I listed belfry completed in 1405. It claims to be the only remaining medieval town belfry in England. Ken came into the Mix 92.6 studios to tell us all about the Clock Tower and how you can visit, learn about its fascinating history and enjoy the spectacular views from the top.

In January, Jim Paterson gave Mix Mornings presenter Iain Pritchard a guided tour of the Invisible Threads exhibition of photographic art running at the Museum and art gallery in St Albans.

In early November, Willows Farm invited Iain to visit the light and sound exhibition assembled my MK Experience - lighting, decoration and themed attraction specialists.

Catch David’s forecast as the August comes to an end.

Clair Graham talks to the manager of The Hertfordshire Domestic Abuse Helpline. They discuss an upcoming fund raising project in association with Boots, St Albans and the types of support and guidance that this free helpline offers. Service users range from victims, to concerned friends, relatives, professionals and perpetrators. The rise in cases has risen ... Read more

Phil Richards interviews Claire McParland from Stowe Family Law on divorce related issues on Verulam in the Morning.

Jenny Smith, one of St Albans most accomplished f-entrepreneurs and founder of DigitalJen, talks to Steve Simpson about her work and love of St Albans communities as part of Radio Verulam’s coverage of International Women’s Day on March 8th 2021.

As part of International Womens Day, Phil Richards talks with Penny Bird about photography on Verulam in the Morning.

Paul from Yiayias restaurant in London Road, St Albans talks about what’s on offer.

Earlier this year, the Rainbow Dads podcast was nominated for Best Wellbeing Podcast in the 2020 British Podcast Awards. It's an incredible recognition for a series which launched a year ago to help gay and bi dads share their lived experiences of coming out whilst being in a marriage with children. Nicholas McInerny, a writer and teacher, was instrumental in bringing this to life and he chats with Leona Fensome about his journey, why the podcast has resonated with people and Herts Pride 2020.

Phil Richards interviews about the clearing system and the options available.

Phil Richards interviews chef Nigel Barden about cooking, lockdown and fish!

Phil Richards interviews Claire McParland of Stowe Family Law covering property access, funding a divorce and unreasonable behavior.

Phil Richards interviews about our exposure to radiation in our daily lives and discusses the risks to our health.

Phil Richards interviews about a new documentary about the effects of self isolation and mental health

Phil Richards interviews about fears surrounding cyber security