Exploring the groups, clubs and classes that are available in the community and surrounding areas. Join me as I find out about these activies by interviewing the people that run them.
Listen in as I talk to Ian Ridge about the new and exciting Woodspring Women's football Club in our community. Find out how it came about, how it's going and the dynamics of running a club for women compared to men's game. There is more to it that meets the eye...
Once again we are talking with Graham Hunt from Rotary Nailsea and Backwell about Nailsea Charity Walks, Runs and Rides (new for 2021). Listen in as we discuss about how the event will be run what changes there are and how the event goes to help so many local charities that have been affect over the last 14months. We also chat about how you can get involved and how the Rotary club are a key part of the community network...
This interview is with Gary Phippen and Terry Robinson from the Nailsea Cricket club, listen in as we as talk about the All-Stars and Dynamos Cricket initiative at the club. Gary and Terry also talk about how this is more than just training session, explaining how the coaching helps kids develop in all aspects of life and why the Nailsea CC has been a positive part of the community for so long...
This interview is the ever inspiring Jules Richardson, who has just completed a full year of daily running and has marked that achievement with a very special run. Listen as we discuss how Jules she started this running Journey, what running means to her and how Jules has become such a well-respected member of the Nailsea Active community…..
This interview is with friend of Nailsea Active and Local Athlete Chris Mills, listen in as we discuss the challenge that he is undertaking. The 4 x 4 x 48 challenge is a the is not only physically tough, it's mentally tough and we talk about Chris's approach (which is different to say the least) and how we can track his progress….
This interview is with the 3 open water swimmers, Ella Jarrett, Kirsty Barrett and Marianne Elwin whom post regularly on Nailsea Active about their activities in the water. I thought I would ask a bit more about an activity that to most, including myself, seems a bit daunting. Listen in as we discuss about the inspiration that got them started, why they keep going and very importantly the do’s and don’ts for safe open water swimming….
This interview is with the very inspiring Amelia Shields, who at just 15 is taking on an impressive challenge to raise money for dementia, in memory of her Grandfather. Listen as we discuss how she started, how she is planning to complete her challenge, what the positive effects of running are having on her and we also discuss with Mum, Laura, about how the positive effect this is having on the family…..
This interview is with local athlete Charlotte Taylor-Green. Listen in as we discuss about Charlotte's training for the Olympic Marathon Trials, how she has altered her training due to the lockdown and how being a part of Nailsea Active has helped to keep her motivated and engaged with the community....
This interview is with Ella Jarrett talking about the Virtual Lands’ End to John O Groats Challenge beginning that will be run on Nailsea Active. Listen in as we discuss how the challenge came about, how you can get involved and what Nailsea Active means to so many people in our community...
The Worlds Strongest Disabled Man competition is in Nailsea! The event is being held live at @the gym on the 27th Dec from 1pm.
This interview is with Michael Bishop - Worlds Strongest Disabled Man. Listen in as we discuss the event, the issues posed by the covid restrictions, how the event is set out and how inspiring these athletes are! It's fantastic that is event is in our community, make sure you don't miss it!...
