🎧 Is vinyl making a comeback?

‘Musical archaeology’ that’s how the man who says he’sfulfilled his ambition to run a record show likens collecting vinyl records.

It’s National Vinyl Record Day on August 12th andfor one small record shop in the Bay it’s an interest that is growing and among an audience you might be surprised by!

Steve runs La'l Record Shop in Bolton le Sands.

He says people are still buying vinyl, CDs and even cassettes in the age of Spotify and streaming.

What is it about holding a physical record, discovering an old album or hearing music the way it was originally meant to be heard?

🎶 From vinyl revival to cassette comeback — we explore why physical music is having a moment.

Give it a listen — and maybe rediscover the music on your shelf!

Have you ever wondered where the birds you see around Morecambe Bay have travelled from — or where they’re heading next?

Every year, huge numbers of waders pass through the Bay, including 35,000 Oystercatchers, 23,000 Dunlin and 21,000 Knot. Some have travelled all the way from the Arctic, with West Africa their eventual destination! 🌍

But how do so many birds share the same feeding grounds? Is there enough food to go around? And what can we do to help protect them?

🎙️ In this week’s podcast, I’m joined by John Peatfield, a local bird recorder with a wealth of knowledge about the Bay’s birdlife. We head to Half Moon Bay in Heysham to watch a major roost and discover more about these remarkable travellers.

🎧 Tune in to find out just how special Morecambe Bay is for birds.

For more bird-related listening, check out Beyond the Bird Table from the British Trust for Ornithology.

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Why do so many of us love swimming in Morecambe Bay?

Open water swimming has become one of the UK's fastest-growing activities, but for many people it's about far more than fitness.

In the latest episode of the podcast, I speak to Dr Mark Christie, whose life took an unexpected turn after osteoarthritis ended his passion for fell running.

Discovering open water swimming transformed both his physical and mental wellbeing, and inspired him to write a book - One Man and His Tow Float - canvassing swimmers all over the UK and recording why so many people are drawn to rivers, lakes and the sea.

We discuss:
🌊 The mental and physical benefits of open water swimming
🌊 Why cold water can help build resilience and boost wellbeing
🌊 The powerful sense of community among swimmers
🌊 How spending time in nature changes the way we feel
🌊 Essential safety advice and tips for anyone thinking of giving it a go

Drawing on conversations with Olympic open water swimmer Hector Pardoe, ice swimming champion Colin Hill and coach Ceri Smith, Mark shares the latest research alongside his own inspiring story.

Whether you're a regular swimmer in Morecambe Bay, you're thinking about taking your first dip, or you're simply curious about the appeal of open water swimming, this episode is packed with insight and inspiration.

🎧 Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.

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