This is Rammy

Now, this might not be your first choice for podcast subject matter, you know, mortgages, *yawn*, but hear me out. You’d think being a mortgage advisor would be a pretty uneventful job, well, nothing could be more from the truth. Dave talks about having to rescue his business physically, his bit of a love in […] The post Dave Cookson of Charles Louis Mortgage Advisers – Episode 137 appeared first on This is Rammy.

It might surprise you to learn that Bartisserie, which is situated at the top of Bridge Street facing the Tilted Vase/Urn is coming up to its one year anniversary since opening. That time feels like it has flown by, and as restaurants tend to be judged on if they can survive the first six months, […] The post Ethan Ballan of Bartisserie2 – Episode 136 appeared first on This is Rammy.

On the podcast this week I speak to Rob Moss and Dan Blackman to discuss what Rammy Men are all about as well as how the group have been growing and helping other people with similar issues, as well as just providing something for men to do. You can find their website here -> Rammy […] The post Rob and Dan of Rammy Men – Episode 135 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Thanks for joining me on a relatively laid back episode of the podcast this week. The amazing weather we’ve had over the bank holiday weekend means that I’ve been spending lots of quality time with my family and all of it, pretty much has been centred around Ramsbottom. It’s one of the brilliant things about […] The post Easter in Ramsbottom – Episode 134 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Once again, Ramsbottom has featured in The Times best places to live article. I believe we have slipped a little, maybe two or three places as we’re currently 9th for the whole of the North West region. I think we were sixth last year. You might be wondering how The Times comes up with their […] The post Ramsbottom features again in The Times Best Places to Live – Episode 133 appeared first on This is Rammy.

It has been a crazy week for Andy Smith, owner of Signature Bar. On Thursday he was shocked to find that he was unable to get into his own bar. On this episode I speak to him to find out what happened and where he goes from here. Something you might not be aware of […] The post Signature Bar Reopens – Episode 132 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Ramsbottom is to have a cycle shop again Ramsbottom Cycle Shop due to open. Carl Ashworth, owner of The Bike Fitting Room in Prestwich is opening a shop in Ramsbottom in the former premises of DJ Cycles on Bolton Road West. The current plan is to have it open for the first week of April, […] The post Ramsbottom to get a cycle shop again – Episode 131 appeared first on This is Rammy.

It’s a busy podcast episode this week, sheesh. I’ll tell you, when I first thought about starting a podcast for Ramsbottom, I seriously wondered if there would be enough going on to create a weekly show, well this week has really put me in my place. Hope you enjoy it, and please do share it […] The post Ramsbottom at risk of flooding again – Episode 130 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Recently I was in conversation with Rowan Ardill at one of his Hump Day Coffee Club days (if you’ve not heard of this before, there’s some information coming up). Rowan asked had I saw the development works ongoing at the Petrol Station on Ramsbottom Lane, I hadn’t as I’d not been up there recently. This […] The post Is Ramsbottom’s independence under threat? – Episode 129 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Tre Ciccio has opened in Ramsbottom, in this episode of This is Rammy I talk about my experience on the pre-opening night event. On Thursday the 28th of February Radio 1 visited Ramsbottom: BBC Radio 1 visited Ramsbottom to collect your jokes There’s a call for interviews and the following usual sections: – Ramsbottom United […] The post Tre Ciccio Opens and Radio 1 Visits – Episode 128 appeared first on This is Rammy.

On Thursday the 21st of February there was a public meeting which was arranged by James Frith to discuss issues with a representative from the old Mondi Papermill site and a representative from the banks to discuss their positions in Ramsbottom. What actually happened was there were no representatives from either banks or from the […] The post Feedback from the Ramsbottom Public Meeting – Episode 127 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Radio It’s inevitable when living in a place such as Ramsbottom for it to feature in many mainstream forms of media. You know the sort, Newspapers, TV and of course Radio. Find out exactly where the reference was this time on this week’s podcast. Free Exercise! Bury Venues are looking to start a FREE keep […] The post Ramsbottom on the radio again – Episode 126 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Snow, you’ve all had it, hope your week hasn’t been too bad with it. James Frith and Rishi Shori are meeting with the owner of the Mondi Paper Mill Site and representatives from the banks. Local girl Emma Greenwood is now the Youth MP for Bury. A huge congratulations to @emma_ymp who is Bury’s new […] The post Snow and meet the Mondi Paper Mill Owners – Episode 125 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Items discussed on the podcast this week: Ripon Hall Avenue Country Club Decision Made. Was Park 66 a secret MI5 base? Park 66 is planned to reopen after around £20m worth of investment to develop the site. What can we expect? Why is the M66 not illuminated by street lighting? Why does the Queen own […] The post Was Park 66 a secret MI5 base? – Episode 124 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Don’t forget that this is a podcast, you can listen by clicking the play button above, or subscribe to get this and any future episodes straight to you. It’s difficult not to dedicate this whole episode to Ramsbottom United given their recent amazing and well publicised win over Weymouth, but I will keep the regular […] The post Ramsbottom United do it again – Episode 123 appeared first on This is Rammy.

As you may very well know, Sunday the 13th of January was “Rubber Duckie Day”. I obviously didn’t need to tell you that, you knew already, but assuming you didn’t, you do now. So what’s that got to do with Ramsbottom? Well, not only is there the giant duck rubber race every year with Ramsbottom […] The post Rubber Ducks and Free Books – Episode 122 appeared first on This is Rammy.

Thank you for being such an amazing town, sure we have our share of issues but there is a vein of community that flows freely. If you want to hear more, click on the play button above or subscribe to the podcast to get this, and any future episodes (or download any of the back […] The post Happy New Year Ramsbottom 2018 – Episode 121 appeared first on This is Rammy.

If there was ever a subject which will get people heated up, it’s parking in Ramsbottom and this week Bury Council have proposed that a new “no loading at any time” I believe that’s double yellows but feel free to correct me, is to be introduced on Ramsbottom Lane. This was reported this week in […] The post Parking reduction planned for Ramsbottom – Episode 120 appeared first on This is Rammy.

We’re in to December and lots of people have already started putting up their Christmas decorations. I’m not sure if you have yet but I do like how Christmasy it’s starting to look around our town, especially now that the big tree is up in Market Place. Well one thing is for sure this week, […] The post Head for the Hills 2019 is cancelled – Episode 119 appeared first on This is Rammy.

This week, Ramsbottom sits a town divided. The division has been caused by two topics close to residents hearts. There has been a hive of activity on the website this month related to two posts in particular. These both concen the future of The Grants Arms and the specific have all been around the plans […] The post Recent topics divide Ramsbottom opinion – Episode 118 appeared first on This is Rammy.