audio by artist mike stonard
Casitor Roman Project Update
10:02 minutes (4.02 MB)
Mike Stonard speaks to Dr. Will Bowden, Project Director and also gives an update from a volunteer excavator's perspective
Burtson Strike School Commemoration 2010
13:18 minutes (6.09 MB)
Jan & Mike visit Burston, Norfolk, for the annual commemoration of the longest strike in history which started in 1914 and continued until 1939. Includes interviews with veteran Labour politician Tony Benn and RMT General Secretary Bob Crow.
Mike Stonard speaks to Professor Dannie Dorling, author of "Injustice: Why Social Inequality Persists"
21:41 minutes (9.93 MB)
Mike Stonard speaks to Dannie Dorling, Professor of Human Geography at Sheffield University and author of "Injustice: Why Social Inequality Persists" - a book which has created debate and controversy across the political spectrum. Mike ask Dannie why social and economic ineqaulities in the UK have recently returned to levels last seen in Victorian times, with the UK now the least equitable country in Europe, and then asks Professor Dorling about the social and economic implications of this situation and what he believes needs to be done.
The highlights of the previous week's Community Chest shows.
60:30 minutes (24.24 MB)
Listen again to the highlights of the previous week's Community Chest shows. This week: How to get value for money from Insurance Companies and Public Utilities; why you might need Digital Download Insurance; everything you need to know about divorce law; and Neuromuscular Integrative Action - the latest relaxation technique from the US that's gaining in popularity in Norwich.
Best of the Chest Saturday 4th December 2010
55:27 minutes (22.22 MB)
The highlights of the week's Community Chest shows
This week: Jez Wright speaks to Terry Lee about a new Children's DVD; Jasmine talks to Kosmo the Clown from the Foolhardy Circus; Mike Stevens discusses AIDS in Norfolk with Anthony Phillips of EAST; Mike Stonard discussing "green business" with Simon Best of REV Norfolk; and Jan Ainsley speaking to Ros Brown of Norfolk Community Law Service.
Best of the Chest Saturday 11th December 2010
57:26 minutes (23.01 MB)
The Highlights of the week's Community Chest Shows
This week: Kate Roma and Jonathan Drake discuss the Alexander Technique for improved posture; John Bird MBE, a founder of The Big Issue, talks to Mike Stevens about homelessness and welfare; as part of a season of features on Mental Health, Mike Stonard reports on the Sing Your Heart Out Choir; and Tim MacWilliam talks and listens to Holly and Jade of the Mixed Voice Choir
Sing Your Heart Out Choir
9:16 minutes (3.71 MB)
Mike Stonard reports on the Sing Your Heart Out Choir, which brings together mental health service users, their carers, and the professionals who work with them, to reap the benefits of singing.
Community Chest Special Feature - Dementia in Norfolk
82:21 minutes (32.99 MB)
A Community Chest special feature on dementia in Norfolk.
Most of us are living longer than people did in the past, but in Norfolk the proportion of people aged over 65 is rising faster than the national average. The incidence of dementia amongst the Norfolk population is set to mirror this increase, with experts predicting that the current estimated number of 13,000 people in Norfolk living with dementia will increase to 20,312 by 2025, a 62% increase and 11% higher than the projected national increase of 51%.
Best of the Chest Saturday 18th December 2010
60:06 minutes (24.08 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week: The Aspire Project which aims to enhance mental wellbeing through physical exercise; The Norfolk Coalition Against The Cuts - who they are and what they stand for; Seasonal Shopping Tips from Norfolk Trading Standards; and another prestigious award for Future Projects founder, Dawn Jackson MBE.
Best of the Chest Saturday 8th January 2011
57:57 minutes (23.22 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest Shows. This week: David Mills, a local young gay man discussed his work for the charity Stonewall, his experiences of homophobic bullying at school, how he overcame this and how he now supports other young people in a similar situation; and Tremaine Kent tells us about the Four Deserts Challenge, which he has just completed by crossing the Atacama, Gobi, Sahara deserts and the Antarctic in aid of palliative care services in this area.
Best of the Chest Saturday 15th January 2011
60:10 minutes (24.1 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week: The Norfolk Coalition of Disabled People's respond to the County Council's "Big Conversation" - we speak to the CEO Mark Harrison and two affected service users plus the report's author, Chris Edwards, who explains the facts and calculations behind it; part of a special programme by Jasmine devoted to home education where she speaks to educators and children; and, in the run-up to Holocaust Memorial Day on 27th January, live music in the studio from three members of Swingball, a Klemzer Swing band.
Best of the Chest Saturday 22nd January 2011
56:59 minutes (22.83 MB)
The highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week: Tim MacWilliam talks to former Olympic athlete Paul Evans who reflects on his experiences and tells us about his work supporting the development young athletes; and Charlie Watson, founder and editor of Norwich Magazine chats to Stash Kirkbride.
Best of the Chest Saturday 29th January 2011
57:31 minutes (26.33 MB)
Some of the highlights of the previous week's Community Chest Shows. This week: Lawrie Hallett on location with a group of people who are excavating the site of the former Norwich City Railway Station; Jasmine speaks to Laura Crosley of the Norwich Heritage and Regeneration Trust about the Norwich Dragon Festival; and I discuss Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender History Month with Katy-Jon Went and Hilary Koe of the LGBT History Month Steering Group.
Best of the Chest Saturday 5th February 2011
57:12 minutes (22.91 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows.
Mwanzo Mwema - Supporting Children with Disabilities in East Africa
10:08 minutes (4.07 MB)
In a fascinating conversation, local woman Laura Blizzard tells Mike Stonard about Mwanzo Mwema, the UK based non-profit organisation she founded, which is committed to supporting disabled children in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda in building independent lives. For more information go to: mwanzomwema.wordpress.com
Best of the Chest Saturday 12th February 2011
59:59 minutes (24.03 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week: Mike Stevens talks to Keira Bartlett of Norfolk OCD Support about Obsessive Compulsive Disorder; Jan Ainsley discusses Norfolk County Council's controversial new incinerator proposal with UEA academic Chris Edwards; and Jasmine talks to Trevor Phillips of the Norfolk Coalition Against The Cuts about their opposition to the County Councils financial cuts proposals.
Craig Wiffen talks to Mike Stonard
38:43 minutes (15.51 MB)
Mike Stonard talks to Craig Wiffen about his plan to kayak around the UK in support of the charity "Help for Heroes"
Best of the Chest Saturday 19th February 2011
60:00 minutes (24.04 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week: "Wombling" with Karen Athey-Woods who has set up a new social enterprise locally to recycle discarded waste; "Tech Talk" with Tim MacWilliam and Richard Dicks discussing online security; Hannah Noble of the "Make Time for Tea" campaign and Gemma Byrne from the "Eve Appeal' discuss Ovarian Cancer; and Stash Kirkbride talking to Jane Aldiss about her approach to yoga and relaxation and the teaching she does locally.
Best of the Chest Saturday 26th February 2011
60:53 minutes (24.39 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows.
This week:
Eating Disorders - Rosie Thomas and Diane Archer from Norfolk Eating Disorders Association discuss the causes, symptoms, treatments and local services with Mike Stonard
Best of the Chest Saturday 5th March 2011
57:51 minutes (23.18 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week:
David McNally, Chief Executive of Norwich City FC, speaking to Tim MacWillian during an outside broadcast from the Carrow Road Ground to mark "Ability Counts Week"
Marion Maxwell, local community campaigner, talking to Mike Stevens about the risks of using so-called "loan sharks" and the benefits of not-for-profit Credit Unions
Best of the Chest Saturday 19th March 2011
60:14 minutes (24.13 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week: Mike Stevens talks to regular legal contributor Mark Foley about financial issues around divorce; and Jan and Mike talk to Phil Harris of the Norfolk Credit Union Forum about how Credit Unions work and the benefits of getting involved with them.
Best of the Chest Saturday 26th March 2011
57:47 minutes (23.15 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows, this week presented by Terry Lee:
Best of the Chest Saturday 2nd April 2011
58:43 minutes (23.52 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. Presented this week by Terry Lee:
Personality Disorders and Forensic Mental Health Services
21:37 minutes (8.66 MB)
Ged Bailes, a Consultant from the Norvic Clinic in Norwich, discusses the nature of personality disorders and forensic psychiatry services as part of a series of features on a range of mental health issues and services.
For more information on any issues raised in this content, you might wish to consider visiting one or more of the following websites:
Best of the Chest Saturday 9th April 2011
60:32 minutes (24.25 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week, Terry Lee presents:
- Norwich in the blitz - Gwen Digby, who experienced the Norwich Blitz first hand, talks to Phil Armes
- Personality Disorders and Foresnsic Mental Health Services - Consultant Psychiatrist Ged Bailes talk to Jan Ainsley
- Allotment Gardening - Jasmine's regular feature looks at how to look after your potatoes and tomatoes
Best of the Chest Saturday 7th May 2011
59:16 minutes (23.74 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week:
- Mike Stevens talks to Sarah Sayer of the Dystonia Society
- Jan Ainsley discusses the Perception exibition of photograps of sex workers
Friends of Norfolk Dialect
39:34 minutes (15.85 MB)
Jan and Mike talk to Norman and Rosemary from the Friends of Norfolk Dialect.
Best of the Chest Saturday 14th May 2011
59:52 minutes (23.98 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows.
Best of the Chest Saturday 28th May 2011
60:46 minutes (24.35 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week:
- Alison Turner talks to Jenny Sadler of the Ring and Sing school in Norwich - including about their star pupil, Roland Parks
- Tim MacWilliam and Anne Francis, who is running courses in west Norwich on how to set up your own busilness
- Kate Roma with Judith Flowerday discussing Life Coaching
National Volunteering Week 2011
10:27 minutes (4.19 MB)
At the start of National Volunteering Week, Mike Stonard talks to Mike Gale of Volunteering England about the contribution of volunteers to our society and communities, why so many people do it, and where you can find out more about local volunteering opportunities.
Mental Health Awareness Day for Young People - May 2011
13:18 minutes (5.33 MB)
Mike Stonard at the Mental Health Awareness Day in Norwich and speaking to some of the organisers and some young users of local mental health services about mental health and young people.
Norwich Great Hospital Records Receive Special UN Recognition
20:53 minutes (8.37 MB)
Mike Stonard speaks to Dr John Alban, Norfolk County Archivist, about the special recognition given by UNESCO to The Great Hospital's centuries-old records, dating from 1249, and what we can learn from them about our local history.
50th Anniversary of Amnesty International
47:05 minutes (18.86 MB)
David Ford, Chairperson of Amnesty International in Norwich, talks to Mike Stonard avout the founding and history of this highly respected international campaigning body, and some of the current issues the organisation is raising around the world.
Best of the Chest 4th June 2011
56:41 minutes (22.71 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. Included this week:
- Terry Lee talks to Deborah Carpenter about Shavuot, the annual jewish fesitval and how it's celebrated in Norwich
- Will Wilson reports from the Bergh Apron Sculpture Trail
- Mike Stonard reports from the Mental Health Awareness Day for young people which was held in The Forum
Best of the Chest Saturday 11th June 2011
55:41 minutes (22.31 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week:
- Mike Stevens speak to Francis and Michael Holmes of Norwich Heritage Projects about the History of Norwich Market
- Sarah Pettigree from local company Brays Cottage Pork Pies talks to Mike Stonard and Terry Lee about pork pies and the Norfolk diet
- John Taylor of Norwich Property Investors Club with Phil Armes
Bets of the Chest Saturday 19th June 2011
56:59 minutes (22.83 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows: This week:
- Tim MacWilliam reports from the Active Norfolk Fit For work Corporate Games
- Jasmine discusses Norwich City of Refuge
- Derek Robinson, founder the Red Card Comedy Club, talks to Mike Stevens
Best of the Chest Saturday 25th June 2011
57:34 minutes (23.06 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week:
Best of the Chest Saturday 9th July 2011
59:36 minutes (23.88 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week:
- Julie from “Jobhop” talks to Mike Stevens about how to dress for success at job interviews
- Mike Stonard talk’s to Blur’s Dave Rowntree and author Will Bowden
- Alison Taylor learns about “slow food”
Child Refugees who came to Norfolk to escape the Spanish Civil War
26:12 minutes (10.5 MB)
Mike Stonard learns about the thousands of child refugees from the Basque region of Spain who came to Britain and Norfolk during the Spanish Civil War of the 1930's from Clive Wilkins Jones from the Norfolk Museums Service
Amnesty International 50th Anniversary
47:05 minutes (18.86 MB)
Mike Stonard in discussion with David Ford, local Chairperson of Amnesty International, on the occasion of their 50th Anniversary
Norwich Great Hospital Records from 1249 receive UNESCO recognition
20:53 minutes (8.37 MB)
Mike Stonard talks to Dr John Alban, County Archivist, about a set of unique hospital records from the 13th century that have received international recognition
Mental Health Awareness Week for Young People 2011
13:18 minutes (5.33 MB)
Mike Stonard reports on Norfolk Mental Health Awareness Week 2011
Mike Stonard talks to Blur's Dave Rowntree and author Will Bowden
32:53 minutes (13.17 MB)
Mike Stonard talks to Blur's Dave Rowntree, now a lawyer and political campaigner, and then they are joined by Will Bowden, author of a new book "We're In The Band"
Mike Stonard with actor, author, director, tv presenter, historian, political commentator and Monty Python member Terry Jones
30:15 minutes (12.12 MB)
Mike Stonard talks to actor, author, director, TV presenter, historian, political commentator and Monty Python member Terry Jones about his career, his views on history and politics, his latest children's books and, of course, Monty Python!
Best of the Chest Saturday 6th August 2011
58:26 minutes (23.41 MB)
Some of the highlights of the week's Community Chest shows. This week:
- Terry Jones, film director, author, political commentator and star of the classic TV comedy show "Monty Python's Flying Circus" speaking to Mike Stonard about his life and his career and, of course, Month Python
- Jenny Hawkes of the Diocese of Norwich tells Mike Stevens about Open Churches Week
Norfolk County Records Office finds the Will of a Norfolk soldier who fought at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485
23:19 minutes (9.34 MB)
Mike Stonard talks to Dr John Alban of the Norfolk County Record Office about how a recently discovered 526 year old Will has enabled them to identify a soldier from Norfolk who fought in "The Wars of the Roses" at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485. Dr Alban explains why the discovery is important and what it tells us about the role of Norfolk people in this defining point in English history.
Crush Foods: Norfolk's Answer to Olive Oil
25:46 minutes (10.33 MB)
Mike Stonard talks to Brendan Playford of Crush Foods, producer of a locally produced cold-pressed rapeseed oil, which in rich in Omega 3 and 6, has a very high boiling point and has been described as "Norfolk's answer to olive oil" - but with only half the fat content.
Foodcycle Norwich - Mike Stonard talks to Christopher Simmons
25:02 minutes (10.03 MB)
Mike Stonard talks to Christopher Simmons from Foodcycle Norwich about they use food discarded by supermarkets to provide nutritious meals to free of charge to needy local people
The Miserable Rich
38:06 minutes (15.26 MB)
Mike Stonard talkes to James de Malplaquet, vocalist with Brighton indie chamber-pop band The Miserable Rich, ahead of their live performance at Blickling Hall on Halloween as part of a national tour. Features several tracks from their new CD, Miss You In The Days, which was released on Monday 31st October and was recorded at Blickling Hall and on the Blickling estate in Norfolk.
Mike Stonard talks to singer/songwriter Stephen Langstaff
29:27 minutes (11.8 MB)
Mike Stonard talks to Liverpool's singer/songwriter Stephen Langstaff during his recent visit to Norfolk and Suffolk and Stephen plays several tracks live and unplugged
Mike Stonard talks to Mathew May about the Destiny Charity Appeal
11:51 minutes (4.76 MB)
Mike Stonard talks to Mathew May about the Destiny Charity Appeal for "Cots for Tots" and "Sapatra's Fairy Fund" which support very young children who are critically ill
Norwich In The Blitz
33:05 minutes (13.25 MB)
Mike Stonard talks to Steve Snelling, Author of "Norwich, A Shattered City" to mark the 70th anniversary of the Baedeker Raids during World War II, when Norwich was targeted by the Germans and suffered heavy aerial bombing by the Luftwaffe.
White Lion Cafe
26:14 minutes (10.51 MB)
Mike Stonard talks to Georgia Pond and Steven Kelly, former Norwich City College catering students who have recently taken the plunge and opened a new cafe in Norwich City Centre which specialises in home made food using natural, free range ingredients and, unusually, offers a selection of gluten free options. Georgia and Steven talk about the food they produce themeselves and the challenges of setting up a business in the current tough economic climate, while Mike and Susanne try tasty samples!
Mike Stonard speaks to Grant Nicholas of top intenational rock band Feeder
9:41 minutes (4.44 MB)
Mike Stonard speaks to Grant Nicholas of top intenational rock band Feeder, ahead of their appearance at Playfest 2012

