LCR FM 103.6 Blog

Chris and Julie were delighted to welcome Station Manager Helen Gridley into the studio today, Helen is the Recruitment and Retention Manager for Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue. Helen started by explaining that Lincolnshire Fire & Rescue employ two types of Firefighters in the County, Wholetime Firefighters and 'On Call' Firefighters. Wholetime Firefighters are employed full time at nine Stations in the County and 'On call' Firefighters respond to their Stations when alerted. For the first time in three years a recruitment campaign will take place in August for Wholetime Firefighters and applications will only be accepted from current Lincolnshire residents. Recruitment for the equally important role of 'On Call' Firefighters is a year round task. Helen explains the attributes they are looking for in applicants to both roles. Ed Wellman Music & Media · Helen Gridley LFR July 2021

The 2021 Festival of Archaeology runs from 17th July - 1st August at The Collection Museum in Lincoln. Anita Fox is Learning Manager at the museum and tells how us how we can get underneath the past of our county during the festival, and beyond. From talks to things to see and to be by inspired by, this is one not to miss. Ed Wellman chatted to Anita at The Collection and you can hear all about this year's Festival of Archaeology by clicking below.  Ed Wellman Music & Media · Festival of Archaeology 2021 at The Collection Museum, Lincoln

Francis Rossi makes a welcome return to Lincoln's New Theatre Royal as part of his UK tour. His show 'I Talk Too Much' features stories from his 50+ years in the rock and roll business. In part one we hear how he's been coping during lockdown and about life before, and after long time partner Rick Parfitt. Rob Underwood Media · Francis Rossi Part One

Francis Rossi makes a welcome return to Lincoln's New Theatre Royal as part of his UK tour. In this second part of Rob's chat with him, we hear how their iconic "Rockin' All Over The World" anthem came about, and first, just what was it like opening 'Live Aid' back in 1985? Rob Underwood Media · Francis Rossi Part Two

This is the month to be inspired by, and have a go at wildlife photography. The Collection Museum is hosting the Wildlife Photographer of the Year exhibition, on loan until September from the Natural History Museum in London. There are 60 beautiful photos on display in the museum - you'll find yourself immersed in each one. And, this month, the Collection has teamed up with Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust to run a competition for us to try our hands at wildlife photography too. Jenny Gleadall is Exhibitions and Interpretation Officer at the Collection, she tells Ed Wellman all about it. Ed Wellman Music & Media · Photography Exhibition and Competition at The Collection July 2021

We are sharing this message from our listener, Leigh Williams Prostate Cancer is now the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the UK, killing one man every 45 minutes in the UK. That's the same time it takes to play three holes of golf. That's why I'm golfing the distance and taking on The Big Golf Race, to keep men in the game for longer. The money raised by this challenge will help fund research into life-saving treatments for prostate cancer and provide practical support to men and their families. You can find out more by visiting Leigh's JustGiving page here .

Stacey from the Lincoln Night Life Cafes chats with LCR's Andy Sayers about the work being done in the evenings in the city, hosted by local churches.  Ed Wellman Music & Media · NIght Life Cafe 2021

Enjoy Rob Underwood's tour of the recently opened Lincoln Cathedral Visitor Centre with Business Development Manager, Samantha Mellows. Rob Underwood Media · Lincoln Cathedral Visitor Centre Tour

Chris and Julie were delighted to welcome their first live interviewee to their show in over sixteen months..  Appropriately enough, it was the first citizen of Lincoln, The Right Worshipful Mayor of Lincoln Jackie Kirk.  Jackie spoke about her experiences since coming to office in May, her hopes for the rest of her year and her chosen charity.  Chris and Julie are pleased that Jackie has agreed to return at regular intervals to keep them updated on her Mayoral year. Ed Wellman Music & Media · Councillor Jackie Kirk