RedCircle VERIFY_TOKEN_f9fbf611-8b45-4b0b-94c8-c1d31e4555d7 -- Rendered At Tue, 16 Jun 2026 09:58:30 +0000 About Basingstoke https://redcircle.com/shows/about-basingstoke en-US Communicast Ltd. Communicast Ltd About Basingstoke is the podcast network and radio station for Basingstoke, UK. On this channel we'll share our main daily shows on topics including Business, Community, Wellbeing, Home & Family, and Leisure. You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at aboutbasingstoke.com/live ( http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live ) or ask Alexa to "Launch About Basingstoke." *HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR* We're proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at *incuhive.co.uk* ( http://incuhive.co.uk/ ) and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke. *BE PART OF IT* We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via aboutbasingstoke.com/contact ( http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact ) *MESSAGE US* *Send us a WhatsApp* ( http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp ) - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show! f9fbf611-8b45-4b0b-94c8-c1d31e4555d7 About Basingstoke is the podcast network and radio station for Basingstoke, UK. On this channel we'll share our main daily shows on topics including Business, Community, Wellbeing, Home & Family, and Leisure.

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]]> episodic no Communicast Ltd podcast@aboutbasingstoke.com no full Introducing CLOKE COOKS - with Chris Cloke Introducing CLOKE COOKS - with Chris Cloke Communicast Ltd We're pleased to welcome one of our external content creators to About Basingstoke.

Chris Cloke loves food - maybe you saw him a few years back on Come Dine with Me - and he's bringing that passion to About Basingstoke.

Each week, Chris will be talking about food and chatting to the great chefs, cooks and food producers in the Basingstoke area.

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]]> <p>We&#39;re pleased to welcome one of our external content creators to About Basingstoke.</p><p>Chris Cloke loves food - maybe you saw him a few years back on Come Dine with Me - and he&#39;s bringing that passion to About Basingstoke.</p><p>Each week, Chris will be talking about food and chatting to the great chefs, cooks and food producers in the Basingstoke area. </p><p>-- </p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34; Or get the podcast on your favourite podcast app or YouTube.</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p> 821b02a4-be29-4b59-aed7-4cf148ee7945 https://aboutbasingstoke.com Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:00:02 +0000 570 no full COMMUNITY - Basingstoke MP Luke Murphy answers your questions COMMUNITY - Basingstoke MP Luke Murphy answers your questions Communicast Ltd In this episode, Luke Murphy, MP for Basingstoke, joins host Steve Randall to discuss his transition from the charity sector to Parliament, the challenges of local infrastructure, and his vision for the town’s economic and social renewal.

Key Discussion Points

  • From Charity to Commons: Luke reflects on his background in climate and energy policy and the "steep learning curve" of parliamentary traditions—including being told off by the Speaker for breaking protocol.
  • The Unitary Shift: A look at the proposed North Hampshire Authority, which aims to bring local services like highways and social care under one roof to improve accountability and efficiency.
  • Housing vs. Infrastructure: Luke addresses the tension between the national need for homes and the local strain on sewage systems, schools, and GPs, emphasizing that "we must build places, not just houses."
  • Social Housing Standards: A firm stance on holding housing associations accountable for damp, mould, and delayed repairs, featuring stories of local advocacy from his casework team.
  • The Hospital Timeline: A candid update on the Basingstoke Hospital project; while land has been secured at Junction 7, Luke discusses the reality of a mid-2030s completion and the push for better care in the interim.
  • The Economic Mission: Discussing the National Insurance hike, the "Youth Guarantee" for employment, and why growth is the only way to pull public services "off the floor."
  • A Vision for Pride: Luke champions Basingstoke’s "Town of Culture" bid and his efforts to revitalize the High Street, arguing that the town is "one of the best places to live in the country."


Luke Murphy's website: https://www.lukemurphy.org.uk/

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]]> <p>In this episode, <strong>Luke Murphy, MP for Basingstoke</strong>, joins host Steve Randall to discuss his transition from the charity sector to Parliament, the challenges of local infrastructure, and his vision for the town’s economic and social renewal.</p><h3>Key Discussion Points</h3><ul><li><strong>From Charity to Commons:</strong> Luke reflects on his background in climate and energy policy and the &#34;steep learning curve&#34; of parliamentary traditions—including being told off by the Speaker for breaking protocol.</li><li><strong>The Unitary Shift:</strong> A look at the proposed <strong>North Hampshire Authority</strong>, which aims to bring local services like highways and social care under one roof to improve accountability and efficiency.</li><li><strong>Housing vs. Infrastructure:</strong> Luke addresses the tension between the national need for homes and the local strain on sewage systems, schools, and GPs, emphasizing that &#34;we must build places, not just houses.&#34;</li><li><strong>Social Housing Standards:</strong> A firm stance on holding housing associations accountable for damp, mould, and delayed repairs, featuring stories of local advocacy from his casework team.</li><li><strong>The Hospital Timeline:</strong> A candid update on the <strong>Basingstoke Hospital</strong> project; while land has been secured at Junction 7, Luke discusses the reality of a mid-2030s completion and the push for better care in the interim.</li><li><strong>The Economic Mission:</strong> Discussing the National Insurance hike, the &#34;Youth Guarantee&#34; for employment, and why growth is the only way to pull public services &#34;off the floor.&#34;</li><li><strong>A Vision for Pride:</strong> Luke champions Basingstoke’s &#34;Town of Culture&#34; bid and his efforts to revitalize the High Street, arguing that the town is &#34;one of the best places to live in the country.&#34;</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Luke Murphy&#39;s website: <a href="https://www.lukemurphy.org.uk/" rel="nofollow">https://www.lukemurphy.org.uk/</a></p><p>--</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34; Or get the podcast on your favourite podcast app or YouTube.</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p> 3bb826ba-56e2-4c67-b511-a34c0343cf25 https://aboutbasingstoke.com Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:11:19 +0000 2245 no full COMMUNITY - Being in nature with Natural Basingstoke COMMUNITY - Being in nature with Natural Basingstoke Communicast Ltd In this episode, Jack, a volunteer leader with Natural Basingstoke, joins host Steve Randall at the Crabtree Plantation to discuss the charity’s mission, the importance of local conservation, and how residents can get involved.

Key Discussion Points

  • The Origins of Natural Basingstoke: Formed in 2013 as a volunteer organization, it became a registered charity in June 2025. It acts as an umbrella organization for over 20 local conservation groups across the borough.
  • The Three Pillars of the Charity:
  1. Practical Conservation: Hands-on work on the ground (habitat management, planting, etc.).
  2. Community Engagement: Educational outreach with schools and scouts, and hosting events like Green Week.
  3. Nature Advocacy: Lobbying local MPs and engaging with the Local Plan to protect green spaces from fragmented development.
  • Mental Health & Nature: Jack shares his personal journey of how local volunteering helped him manage climate anxiety and improved his overall wellbeing by connecting him to his community.
  • The Wasp "Rebrand": A lighthearted look at why wasps are misunderstood heroes—they are prolific pollinators and vital for garden pest control.
  • Local Initiatives: Details on the Swift Campaign in Brookvale, where free swift boxes are being installed to help migratory birds returning from Sub-Saharan Africa.

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]]> <p>In this episode, <strong>Jack</strong>, a volunteer leader with <a href="https://naturalbasingstoke.org.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>Natural Basingstoke</strong></a>, joins host <strong>Steve Randall</strong> at the Crabtree Plantation to discuss the charity’s mission, the importance of local conservation, and how residents can get involved.</p><h3><strong>Key Discussion Points</strong></h3><ul><li><strong>The Origins of Natural Basingstoke:</strong> Formed in 2013 as a volunteer organization, it became a registered charity in June 2025. It acts as an umbrella organization for over <strong>20 local conservation groups</strong> across the borough.</li><li><strong>The Three Pillars of the Charity:</strong></li></ul><ol><li class="ql-indent-1"><strong>Practical Conservation:</strong> Hands-on work on the ground (habitat management, planting, etc.).</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><strong>Community Engagement:</strong> Educational outreach with schools and scouts, and hosting events like <strong>Green Week</strong>.</li><li class="ql-indent-1"><strong>Nature Advocacy:</strong> Lobbying local MPs and engaging with the <strong>Local Plan</strong> to protect green spaces from fragmented development.</li></ol><ul><li><strong>Mental Health &amp; Nature:</strong> Jack shares his personal journey of how local volunteering helped him manage <strong>climate anxiety</strong> and improved his overall wellbeing by connecting him to his community.</li><li><strong>The Wasp &#34;Rebrand&#34;:</strong> A lighthearted look at why wasps are misunderstood heroes—they are prolific pollinators and vital for garden pest control.</li><li><strong>Local Initiatives:</strong> Details on the <strong>Swift Campaign</strong> in Brookvale, where free swift boxes are being installed to help migratory birds returning from Sub-Saharan Africa.</li></ul><p>--</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34; Or get the podcast on your favourite podcast app or YouTube.</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p> 65a25dd1-883c-4b81-807c-081ceaf4cd95 https://aboutbasingstoke.com Fri, 29 May 2026 04:00:14 +0000 1609 no full BUSINESS - Risk, Resilience and the Future of Co-Working BUSINESS - Risk, Resilience and the Future of Co-Working Communicast Ltd In this special BUSINESS episode, Mark Jones of Mr. Blue Sky Consultancy interviews George Scott-Welsh, CEO of IncuHive, at their new location in Houndmills, Basingstoke. George shares his journey as a "serial entrepreneur", the origins of IncuHive, and his unique philosophy on business, failure, and the future of the local business landscape.

Key Discussion Points:

  • George’s Entrepreneurial Journey: From working as an estate agent at Foxtons and Chestertons to launching the highly successful Kiss Gyms and even running a pub in Devon.
  • The IncuHive Story: How George partnered with "wacky" founder Steve Northam to grow IncuHive from a single site to a thriving network of co-working spaces.
  • Why Basingstoke?: George explains the move to the Basingstoke market, emphasizing the town’s shift from a corporate hub to a burgeoning startup community.
  • The Entrepreneurial Mindset: Insights into the "growth mindset", the necessity of risk-taking, and why persistence and hard work are more important than avoiding failure.
  • Defining Failure: A candid look at the "fear of shame" versus the reality of business failure, including George’s personal experiences losing a seven-figure sum during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • The Future of Work: Discussion on "holacracy" (self-governance), the rise of side hustles among Gen Z, and the integration of high-tech features like microchip implants for building access.


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]]> <p>In this special BUSINESS episode, Mark Jones of Mr. Blue Sky Consultancy interviews George Scott-Welsh, CEO of <strong>IncuHive</strong>, at their new location in Houndmills, Basingstoke. George shares his journey as a &#34;serial entrepreneur&#34;, the origins of IncuHive, and his unique philosophy on business, failure, and the future of the local business landscape.</p><h3>Key Discussion Points:</h3><ul><li><strong>George’s Entrepreneurial Journey:</strong> From working as an estate agent at Foxtons and Chestertons to launching the highly successful Kiss Gyms and even running a pub in Devon.</li><li><strong>The IncuHive Story:</strong> How George partnered with &#34;wacky&#34; founder Steve Northam to grow IncuHive from a single site to a thriving network of co-working spaces.</li><li><strong>Why Basingstoke?:</strong> George explains the move to the Basingstoke market, emphasizing the town’s shift from a corporate hub to a burgeoning startup community.</li><li><strong>The Entrepreneurial Mindset:</strong> Insights into the &#34;growth mindset&#34;, the necessity of risk-taking, and why persistence and hard work are more important than avoiding failure.</li><li><strong>Defining Failure:</strong> A candid look at the &#34;fear of shame&#34; versus the reality of business failure, including George’s personal experiences losing a seven-figure sum during the COVID-19 pandemic.</li><li><strong>The Future of Work:</strong> Discussion on &#34;holacracy&#34; (self-governance), the rise of side hustles among Gen Z, and the integration of high-tech features like microchip implants for building access.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>--</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34; Or get the podcast on your favourite podcast app or YouTube.</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p> fad318b2-6832-4a3f-a1e2-ca7b9f99aca6 https://aboutbasingstoke.com Tue, 26 May 2026 04:00:19 +0000 2274 no full LEISURE - We're all going on a summer holiday - or are we?! LEISURE - We're all going on a summer holiday - or are we?! Communicast Ltd In this episode, we talk to travel expert Ally Toner from Designer Travel about the range of options for summer holidays this year - including cruises, flights, rail, driving and staycations.

Worried about flight disruption or viruses on your cruise - Ally's here to put your mind at rest.

Find her at https://designertravel.co.uk/allytoner and on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DesignertravelbyAlly/

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]]> <p>In this episode, we talk to travel expert Ally Toner from Designer Travel about the range of options for summer holidays this year - including cruises, flights, rail, driving and staycations.</p><p>Worried about flight disruption or viruses on your cruise - Ally&#39;s here to put your mind at rest.</p><p>Find her at <a href="https://designertravel.co.uk/allytoner" rel="nofollow">https://designertravel.co.uk/allytoner</a> and on Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/DesignertravelbyAlly/" rel="nofollow">https://www.facebook.com/DesignertravelbyAlly/</a></p><p>--</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34; Or get the podcast on your favourite podcast app or YouTube.</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p> cb4719a1-beaa-4ae7-9b93-e3bded3dcac5 https://aboutbasingstoke.com Fri, 22 May 2026 04:00:40 +0000 965 no full BUSINESS - Better leadership communication BUSINESS - Better leadership communication Communicast Ltd In this episode of our BUSINESS show, we talk to Felicity Dwyer who works with leaders, teams and individuals to help them think deeply, communicate effectively, and generate an environment of trust and psychological safety.

Find out more about her at https://felicitydwyer.com/

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]]> <p>In this episode of our BUSINESS show, we talk to Felicity Dwyer who works with leaders, teams and individuals to help them think deeply, communicate effectively, and generate an environment of trust and psychological safety.</p><p>Find out more about her at <a href="https://felicitydwyer.com/" rel="nofollow">https://felicitydwyer.com/</a></p><p>--</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34; Or get the podcast on your favourite podcast app or YouTube.</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p> 7195645e-9241-4eaa-8647-a3de77709f65 https://aboutbasingstoke.com Tue, 19 May 2026 04:00:48 +0000 1002 no full COMMUNITY - Making Basingstoke a better place to be COMMUNITY - Making Basingstoke a better place to be Communicast Ltd In our COMMUNITY show this week, we're talking to Mark Jones, founder of the Stronger Together Forum and Mr Blue Sky Consultancy. Find out what STF is all about and how its four core values aim to make Basingstoke a better place to be.

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]]> <p>In our COMMUNITY show this week, we&#39;re talking to Mark Jones, founder of the Stronger Together Forum and Mr Blue Sky Consultancy. Find out what STF is all about and how its four core values aim to make Basingstoke a better place to be. </p><p>--</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34; Or get the podcast on your favourite podcast app or YouTube.</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p> 0d289cdb-4262-4a4e-9e63-26d5f508a13d https://aboutbasingstoke.com Mon, 18 May 2026 04:00:46 +0000 1275 no full LEISURE - The Hampshire Deli at Wolverton LEISURE - The Hampshire Deli at Wolverton Communicast Ltd Our LEISURE show this week focuses on food and drink and we're at the Hampshire Deli at Wolverton, just off the A339 between Basingstoke and Kingsclere.

Barry set up the deli in lockdown and now has a thriving business selling great produce, especially locally produced. Listen to find out more and check out the Hampshire Deli at https://hampshiredeli.co.uk/ or find them on Facebook!

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]]> <p>Our LEISURE show this week focuses on food and drink and we&#39;re at the Hampshire Deli at Wolverton, just off the A339 between Basingstoke and Kingsclere. </p><p>Barry set up the deli in lockdown and now has a thriving business selling great produce, especially locally produced. Listen to find out more and check out the Hampshire Deli at <a href="https://hampshiredeli.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">https://hampshiredeli.co.uk/</a> or find them on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hampshiredeli/?locale=en_GB" rel="nofollow">Facebook</a>!</p><p>--</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34; Or get the podcast on your favourite podcast app or YouTube. </p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p> 6420a9c1-c2ba-41c8-b4f8-c25e5458a639 https://aboutbasingstoke.com Fri, 15 May 2026 04:00:03 +0000 751 no full HOME & FAMILY - Meet Johnny, who's been a foster carer for 20 years! HOME & FAMILY - Meet Johnny, who's been a foster carer for 20 years! Communicast Ltd Have you ever thought about fostering? Our guest on the HOME & FAMILY show this week is Johnny, who's a foster carer for Hampshire County Council. If you thought you knew what fostering was all about, listen to Johnny because you might be surprised. He's been a foster carer for 20 years!

It's Foster Care Fortnight and this weekend there's a Hampshire County Council event down in Eastleigh where you can drop in and find out more. Details of the event are here.

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]]> <p>Have you ever thought about fostering? Our guest on the HOME &amp; FAMILY show this week is Johnny, who&#39;s a foster carer for Hampshire County Council. If you thought you knew what fostering was all about, listen to Johnny because you might be surprised. He&#39;s been a foster carer for 20 years! </p><p>It&#39;s Foster Care Fortnight and this weekend there&#39;s a Hampshire County Council event down in Eastleigh where you can drop in and find out more. <a href="https://www.hants.gov.uk/News/20260508fosteringlive" rel="nofollow">Details of the event are here.</a></p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34;</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p> 6a0e8549-b92c-4511-91b2-75b4bfd450cd https://aboutbasingstoke.com Thu, 14 May 2026 04:00:56 +0000 1231 no full WELLBEING - Mental Health Walks WELLBEING - Mental Health Walks Communicast Ltd It's our Wednesday WELLBEING show and we're talking to Dan about his Basingstoke Mental Health Walks. It’s #mentalhealthawarenessweek so please listen and share with anyone you think might benefit. https://www.mentalhealthbasingstoke.co.uk/

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]]> <p>It&#39;s our Wednesday WELLBEING show and we&#39;re talking to Dan about his Basingstoke Mental Health Walks. It’s <a href="https://www.facebook.com/hashtag/mentalhealthawarenessweek?__cft__%5B0%5D=AZZP_4LijbJCnF3e4hkySoGqwthTsvmUnncbyL7wTzHwWZ80Z8AcUqEGRBjCOD0KMzAFJB2b2AC7-HcAz0VQgW2h6fu6oshD7PK4rCCbLjmw8_VZNAqgwGPzxKPhGkF2FS2l4de8mAlIWZQXaQIIjC9f&__tn__=%2ANK-R" rel="nofollow">#mentalhealthawarenessweek</a> so please listen and share with anyone you think might benefit. <a href="https://www.mentalhealthbasingstoke.co.uk/" rel="nofollow">https://www.mentalhealthbasingstoke.co.uk/</a></p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34;</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p> 3436c8c9-ba45-411a-be5c-d0c0f3a3b674 https://aboutbasingstoke.com Wed, 13 May 2026 04:00:20 +0000 1292 no full BUSINESS - Turning a passion into a growing business BUSINESS - Turning a passion into a growing business Communicast Ltd In this episode of our BUSINESS show, we talk to Hayley from Hayley's Cookie Cupboard.

The business was started as a side hustle but as you'll hear, it's growing fast.

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]]> <p>In this episode of our BUSINESS show, we talk to Hayley from Hayley&#39;s Cookie Cupboard.</p><p>The business was started as a side hustle but as you&#39;ll hear, it&#39;s growing fast.</p><p>Got a business story to share? Get in touch!</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34;</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p><p><br></p> 66a49763-6894-42fc-b113-a309bd1124db https://aboutbasingstoke.com Tue, 12 May 2026 04:00:35 +0000 874 no full COMMUNITY - Could you be a good Samaritan? COMMUNITY - Could you be a good Samaritan? Communicast Ltd In this episode, we're talking to The Samaritans about the work they do here in Basingstoke and nationally. Paula is one of the team based in the town and she explains what the volunteers do and what makes a good Samaritan.

If you need their help you can call FREE even if you have no credit on your phone: 116 123

And if you think you could be a Samaritans volunteer, they need new people in their Basingstoke branch so find out more at https://www.samaritans.org/branches/basingstoke/

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]]> <p>In this episode, we&#39;re talking to The Samaritans about the work they do here in Basingstoke and nationally. Paula is one of the team based in the town and she explains what the volunteers do and what makes a good Samaritan. </p><p>If you need their help you can call FREE even if you have no credit on your phone: 116 123</p><p>And if you think you could be a Samaritans volunteer, they need new people in their Basingstoke branch so find out more at <a href="https://www.samaritans.org/branches/basingstoke/" rel="nofollow">https://www.samaritans.org/branches/basingstoke/</a></p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34;</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p> 8101d79a-bf61-4948-b64d-71bc33bb4b61 https://aboutbasingstoke.com Mon, 11 May 2026 04:00:29 +0000 1146 no full LEISURE - We Will Rock You & The Conscious Cafe LEISURE - We Will Rock You & The Conscious Cafe Communicast Ltd In this episode of our LEISURE show, we talk to Jade Barker from Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) about their upcoming show at The Haymaket in Basingstoke. It's the West End smash hit We Will Rock You featuring 20 Queen hits and a futuristic storyline.https://www.bats.net/we-will-rock-you-may-2026

And if you like the idea of conversation in person, without judgement, then The Conscious Cafe might be for you. We talk to organiser of the Basingstoke group, Karen Blakeley. https://consciouscafe.org/group/basingstoke/

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]]> <p>In this episode of our LEISURE show, we talk to Jade Barker from Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society (BATS) about their upcoming show at The Haymaket in Basingstoke. It&#39;s the West End smash hit We Will Rock You featuring 20 Queen hits and a futuristic storyline.<a href="https://www.bats.net/we-will-rock-you-may-2026" rel="nofollow">https://www.bats.net/we-will-rock-you-may-2026</a></p><p>And if you like the idea of conversation in person, without judgement, then The Conscious Cafe might be for you. We talk to organiser of the Basingstoke group, Karen Blakeley. <a href="https://consciouscafe.org/group/basingstoke/" rel="nofollow">https://consciouscafe.org/group/basingstoke/</a></p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34;</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p> b9dc485d-8c22-47a8-83de-fac9ff2229c1 https://aboutbasingstoke.com Fri, 08 May 2026 04:00:31 +0000 1692 no full HOME & FAMILY - Dying Matters Week and Decluttering Your Home HOME & FAMILY - Dying Matters Week and Decluttering Your Home Communicast Ltd In this episode we talk to Basingstoke accountant Patricia Fox of figurefox.co.uk about Dying Matters Week and the importance of having the difficult conversations that can make things less difficult later on.

We also talk to Julie Heggie of Space and Time Reclaimed about decluttering and organising your home.

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]]> <p>In this episode we talk to Basingstoke accountant Patricia Fox of <a href="http://figurefox.co.uk" rel="nofollow">figurefox.co.uk</a> about Dying Matters Week and the importance of having the difficult conversations that can make things less difficult later on.</p><p>We also talk to Julie Heggie of<a href="http://spaceandtimereclaimed.com" rel="nofollow"> Space and Time Reclaimed</a> about decluttering and organising your home.</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34;</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p><p><strong>THE EXPERT NETWORK</strong></p><p>Local business expert? Join the<a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/expert" rel="nofollow"> About Basingstoke Expert Network</a> to get regular, professionally produced content for your business for just £79 per month.</p> c07d41fa-ed34-497f-ae57-6c33c0a1fcae https://aboutbasingstoke.com Thu, 07 May 2026 04:00:44 +0000 2018 no full WELLBEING - Keeping women & girls safe WELLBEING - Keeping women & girls safe Communicast Ltd In this episode of the About Basingstoke Wellbeing show we talk to Charlotte from Ignite Your Power CIC who are supporting women and girls in the Basingstoke area to feel safe. Charlotte and her team run FREE self-defence and personal safety workshops in Basingstoke and other local areas. They have also launched the Just Stay Safer initiative.

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]]> <p>In this episode of the About Basingstoke Wellbeing show we talk to Charlotte from <a href="https://www.igniteyourpowercic.com/" rel="nofollow">Ignite Your Power CIC</a> who are supporting women and girls in the Basingstoke area to feel safe. Charlotte and her team run FREE self-defence and personal safety workshops in Basingstoke and other local areas. They have also launched the <a href="https://www.igniteyourpowercic.com/juststaysafer-personal-safety-hub" rel="nofollow">Just Stay Safer</a> initiative.</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34;</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p><p><strong>THE EXPERT NETWORK</strong></p><p>Local business expert? Join the<a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/expert" rel="nofollow"> About Basingstoke Expert Network</a> to get regular, professionally produced content for your business for just £79 per month.</p> 7a183304-75fd-4ef4-8f07-818293f90f87 https://aboutbasingstoke.com Wed, 06 May 2026 04:00:19 +0000 1701 no full BUSINESS - Uncertainty, red tape, and a Hartley Wintney indie bookshop BUSINESS - Uncertainty, red tape, and a Hartley Wintney indie bookshop Communicast Ltd In our first ever About Basingstoke Business, host Steve Randall talks to Sylvia, owner of the Blue Bear Bookshop in Hartley Wintney about the joy of running an indie book shop; IncuHive CEO George Scott-Welsh shares his top 5 tips for business owners managing uncertainty; and we talk to Rachel Bennet about her new book on red tape!

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]]> <p>In our first ever About Basingstoke Business, host Steve Randall talks to Sylvia, owner of the Blue Bear Bookshop in Hartley Wintney about the joy of running an indie book shop; IncuHive CEO George Scott-Welsh shares his top 5 tips for business owners managing uncertainty; and we talk to Rachel Bennet about her new book on red tape!</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34;</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk/" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p><p><strong>THE EXPERT NETWORK</strong></p><p>Local business expert? Join the<a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/expert" rel="nofollow"> About Basingstoke Expert Network</a> to get regular, professionally produced content for your business for just £79 per month.</p> bc91723e-e6e4-4099-8d86-a9cfa416f194 https://aboutbasingstoke.com Tue, 05 May 2026 05:00:47 +0000 2215 no full May the 4th Be With You - Basingstoke's Own Star Wars Stuntman May the 4th Be With You - Basingstoke's Own Star Wars Stuntman 1 Communicast Ltd It's Day 1 of About Basingstoke and host Steve Randall is in the War Memorial Park to introduce the new podcast and radio platform for Basingstoke. He's also talking to a Basingstoke man with a cool connection to Star Wars - because we're launching on May the 4th (be with you)!

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]]> <p>It&#39;s Day 1 of About Basingstoke and host Steve Randall is in the War Memorial Park to introduce the new podcast and radio platform for Basingstoke. He&#39;s also talking to a Basingstoke man with a cool connection to Star Wars - because we&#39;re launching on May the 4th (be with you)!</p><p>You can also listen to the live stream version of our new daily shows at <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/live" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/live</a> or ask Alexa to &#34;Launch About Basingstoke.&#34;</p><p><strong>HUGE THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR</strong></p><p>We&#39;re proud to be supported by IncuHive with their new location at Stephenson Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke offering dedicated offices, hot desks, and amazing business support. Find out more at <a href="http://incuhive.co.uk" rel="nofollow"><strong>incuhive.co.uk</strong></a> and tell them you heard about them at About Basingstoke.</p><p><strong>BE PART OF IT</strong></p><p>We would love to hear about you, your business, your organisation, your passion! Contact us via <a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/contact" rel="nofollow">aboutbasingstoke.com/contact</a></p><p><strong>MESSAGE US</strong></p><p><a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/whatsapp" rel="nofollow"><strong>Send us a WhatsApp</strong></a> - be brave and make it a voice message and your voice might be on the show!</p><p><strong>THE EXPERT NETWORK</strong></p><p>Local business expert? Join the<a href="http://aboutbasingstoke.com/expert" rel="nofollow"> About Basingstoke Expert Network</a> to get regular, professionally produced content for your business for just £79 per month. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p> c9188b80-98c9-4f00-8be0-3cf0da4d87cb https://aboutbasingstoke.com Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:02 +0000 1509 no full Welcome to About Basingstoke Welcome to About Basingstoke Communicast Ltd About Basingstoke is coming - on 4th May 2026

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