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The Morecambe Bay Podcast
Hosted by Nigel Thompson · EN
Morecambe Bay: home to iconic seaside resorts, world-famous birdlife, and stunning sunsets.
Join journalist Nigel Thompson—who shares a lifelong connection to the UK's northwest coast—as he uncovers what makes this seaside region so iconic.
From world-renowned birdwatching and stunning sunsets to local history, culture, and the legacy of comedian Eric Morecambe, this podcast celebrates the heart of the Bay.
With over 150 episodes featuring inspiring local guests, it’s your ultimate audio guide to coastal life in Morecambe Bay.
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Ep 149 Marking Eric's centenary
Jan 700:12:09Tap to summarizeMuch loved - and much missed; Eric Morecambe would have been 100 years old in 2026.Plans are afoot to mark his contribution to the world of comedy.But did you know as well as delighting millions with his performances and pursuing birdwatching as a hobby Eric was also a keen artist?It's one reason why the man behind the Morecambe Bay Art Fair is keen to mark Eric's life.Artist Anthony Padgett has been explaining more about the ideas that are gaining momentum (read more and keep in touch here).We met - where else - at the statue of Eric!The Morecambe Bay Podcast will be recording a series during Eric's centenary year. If you'd like to get involved get in touch.nigel.thompson@journalist.com
Transcribe →Ep148 Sunset over Morecambe Bay
Dec 1600:14:10Tap to summarizeWe're back - with a new series of fascinating people to meet from all around the Bay!Kicking us off is a chat with Chris Barlow, singer songwriter and a Senior Lecturer in Primary Education (with a Geography specialism) at the University of Cumbria.We've spoken before about his band Hiroshima Twinkie in an earlier episode but this time he tells us how a collaboration with year 6 pupils at Sandylands Primary School in Morecambe has resulted in a song that's a guaranteed earworm!Sunset Over Morecambe Bay has just come out and with royalties being split between the band and the pupils who wrote it, it's maybe an ideal Christmas present?Enjoy the song and our conversation with Chris.Notes:Check out the video here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SqbLx3hVVWMThe song's available here: https://hiroshimatwinkie.bandcamp.com/track/the-sunset-over-morecambe-bay?fbclid=IwY2xjawOuk11leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeV9AiPHb-Mj6hAP8nFjP5cVAxJ7MadRzos1FrwL6Qv5Ww4KkR__2JMvJnEvI_aem_OhxlQNJhICVywxhV8KUAMA
Transcribe →A walk on the Moss
Oct 2100:10:11Tap to summarizeHere's something a little different from the podcast for you.This is the sound of a walk I recorded at Leighton Moss, the RSPB's reserve near Carnforth, specifically from the main entrance to Causeway Hide.Hear the wind passing through the reeds and trees as they lose their leaves. Even an unexpected low-flying jet couldn't spoil the soundscape which I hope maybe transports you there!We walk in, take a few pictures which I'll share on social media, and then head back out.If you like it, there may be more and in the meantime check out https://radiolento.podbean.com/ which inspired me to try this out.
Transcribe →Morecambe's Nib Crib
Sep 5, 2023Tap to summarizeThey say there's a book in every one of us but a group of enthusiastic writers from Morecambe have gone a step further. The Nib Crib based in the West End have just celebrated their second anniversary of acting as a safe space for novice writers to hone their craft. This weekend we'll be able to see the latest work when In Westendia, a play by Crib members Jim Lupton and Martin Palmer, and described as 'a comical, costumed, family friendly extravaganza' is performed by the frame on the seafront. With stunning costumes by Wendy O'Hara it's a performance not to miss. And The Nib Crib itself is always looking to attract new members.
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