Simon Armitage started out his working life as a probation officer before turning to writing poetry full time. He was appointed the Poet Laureate in 2019. Simon’s latest poem is dedicated to all those people who are working in the Probation Service. He sees probation work as very much misunderstood. Simon spoke to Mix Mornings about his new poem, life as a modern day poet and the impact of artificial intelligence on the world of poetry.
Mar 24, 20250
The Mix 92.6 Mix Mornings Team went off to Hitchin to meet with Matthew Rideout, an Artisan Baker who opened his Knead and Desire shop in Hitchin last year. Matthew tells us all about his journey to become an artisan baker, after a long and distinguished career in the City of London. He talks all things sourdough - the starter or mother, the flour, their baking process and what their customers think of the products they bake in the shop. Matthew is passionate about his sourdough and his business...
Mar 10, 20250
Lucy Swift from the National Garden Scheme came into our Mix 92.6 studio to share some of the exciting plans for this year's National Garden Scheme (NGS). Lucy told us all about how the NGS raises huge sums for charities and also what's coming up for the NGS in Hertfordshire over the next few weeks. Lucy, who is a gardener by profession, also shared some of her favourite varieties of daffodils now available to us. All in all it was a truly Spring time discussion with the outdoors in mind.
Mar 10, 20250
Catherine Airey grew up and went to school in Potters Bar. Last week Catherine’s debut novel – Confessions – was ... Read more
Jan 27, 20250
Canon Rob Marshall is Rector of Digswell Parish just outside Welwyn Garden City – But Rob is no ordinary Vicar, ... Read more
Jan 27, 20250
Tim Boatswain interviews Elisaveta Koshsevec, from North Macedonia, about a newcomer’s perception of St Albans’ heritage.
Jan 25, 20250
Tim Boatswain interviews Cllr Anthony Rowlands, Vice Chair of the Public Realm Committee and, among other responsibilities, Lead Councillor for ... Read more
Jan 25, 20250
Tim Boatswain interviews Terry Turner, Chairman of the St Albans Tour Guides Association, about guiding people around the heritage of ... Read more
Jan 25, 20250
Tim Boatswain interviews Robert Pankhurst, a Trustee of St Albans Civic Society and a member of Conservation 50, about the ... Read more
Jan 25, 20250
Tim Boatswain interviews Dr John Morewood, President of St Albans & Hertfordshire Architectural and Archaeological Society, about St Albans rich ... Read more
Jan 25, 20250
Tim Boatswain interviews Stephen de Silva, MBE a volunteer guide at the St Albans Cathedral for over 40 years, about ... Read more
Jan 25, 20250
Tim Boatswain interviews David Thorold, Curator, Pre-historic to Medieval, at St Albans Museums about the Iron Age and Roman heritage ... Read more
Jan 25, 20250
In this episode of Legal Experts, we’re joined by Charlotte Southworth, Legal Director at our sponsor Rayden Solicitors. Charlotte speaks ... Read more
Oct 10, 20240
This is Episode 1 of our brand new feature Weekend Wines With Cellar Door Wines, our sponsorship partner, This weeks ... Read more
Sep 22, 20240
Andrew Dempsey invented Oktoberfest (the Hertfordshire version) in 2021 and it’s been one of the county’s favourite autumn attractions every ... Read more
Sep 14, 20240
Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates
Jul 01, 20240
Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates
Jul 01, 20240
Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates
Jul 01, 20240
Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates
Jul 01, 20240
Recorded for the 2024 General Election as part of a series of interviews with local candidates
Jul 01, 20240
Ross Bell of the band Rosko Piko tells of his extraordinary journey to find salvation in music.
Mar 20, 20240
Ross Bell of the band Rosko Piko tells of his extraordinary journey to find his salvation in music: Part 2
Mar 20, 20240
Local advertising professional, Matt Bourn, thinks advertising has a crucial role to play in our move to a sustainable future. ... Read more
Mar 18, 20240
It may appear like an ordinary scheduled bus service but the Harpenden Hopper is so much more – it’s a ... Read more
Feb 26, 20240
St Albans Girls School are presenting their first school musical drama production since COVID and it is MATILDA – THE ... Read more
Jun 14, 20220
Hear how panellists from the 4 major parties answered questions from the public on issues concerning the environment and sustainability ... Read more
Apr 26, 20220
Radio Verulam was at the Mayor's Pride Awards event at St Michael's Manor Hotel on Tuesday 29th March 2022. The Mayor's Pride Awards celebrate the role played by volunteers and community leaders in the District of St Albans. In this podcast you can listen to the highlights of the event and the Awards presented by the Right Worshipful the Mayor of the City and District of St Albans, Councillor Edgar Hill.
Apr 05, 20220
At 7.10pm on Sunday 7th November a whistle blew in Clarence Park and history was made. The crowd went crazy ... Read more
Nov 09, 20210
Listen to our FA Cup prematch show that took place before the historic FA Cup match against Forest Green Rovers. ... Read more
Nov 09, 20210
Rebecca Vaughan, met with Steve Simpson to discuss her new production of Virginia Woolf’s A Room Of One’s Own at ... Read more
Sep 06, 20210
