We are Super Weston
Welcome to the brand new ‘Super Weston’ podcast, shining a light on all the reasons why Weston is a ‘super’ place to live, work and visit.
Tune in and listen to stories of business innovators, local people with unique stories to tell about life in Weston, and those who are raising the game through new projects and events. Plus insider tips on where to eat and drink.
Be prepared to be surprised!
Episodes
20 episodes
Ep 19 Beyond the boards: the past, present and future of Weston's iconic piers
2023 has been designated the 'Year of the Pier', and in our final podcast of the season, we are celebrating Weston's piers. Of the 60 piers left in the UK, four can be found on North Somerset's 19-mile coastline, and three of them are in Weston...
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46:30
Ep 18: Commercial property & investment opportunities in Weston-super-Mare
This week, we talk to Simon Price, a partner at Alder King, and Jane Harrison, Head of Economy at North Somerset Council, about the increasing appeal of Weston-su...
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Episode 18
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50:04
Ep 17 Christmas in Weston - what's on and where to shop with Fay Powell and Alan Smith
This week, host Becky Walsh chats with guests Fay Powell and Alan Smith, to discover what Weston has to offer this Christmas.Alan Smith, Manager of The Sovereign, shares what the shopping centre has been up to over the past year, ...
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Episode 17
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31:50
Ep 16 The Stable: a business and community hub of creativity and inclusivity
The Stable is a vibrant hub that has woven itself into the fabric of the community in Weston-super-Mare. A multifaceted space, it offers everything from co-working offices, to a board game cafe, hot desks, a pub, pop-up food shop, artisan marke...
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Episode 15
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Ep 15 Food WorksSW: Cultivating food and drink innovation in the West Country
The West Country is fast becoming a hotbed for entrepreneurial food and drink producers thanks to food and drink innovation centre, Food WorksSW, which opened in 2020. If you have an idea for ...
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Episode 15
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32:04
Ep 14 Thinking of moving? David Plaister talks property in Weston-super-Mare
With house prices considerably lower in Weston-super-Mare* than the West Country capital, Bristolians are moving to the North Somerset seaside town in their droves. In this week’s podcast, we talk to David Plaister - owner of the f...
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Episode 14
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34:09
Ep 13 Best Weston-super-Mare walks with local experts Paul Batts and Jane Murch
Perched on the edge of the Mendip Hills, surrounded by gorgeous Somerset countryside and with miles of flat seafront promenade, Weston-super-Mare is a walker’s paradise. In episode 13 of our We are Super Weston podcast, host Becky Walsh...
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Episode 13
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38:17
Ep 12 Wind, water and beach sports with former Combat Paramedic and adventurer Ben Peters
In today’s episode, we chat with former Combat Paramedic Ben Peters, about some of his many adventures, his work with young people and WhatSUP paddleboarding, and some of the adrenaline sports on offer in Weston. Born and br...
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Episode 12
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32:24
EP 11 Opening the doors on Weston’s heritage with Cara MacMahon and Jane Hill
Each September allows us to delve deeper into Weston-super-Mare’s history through the national Heritage Open Days festival. This year, it’s taking place from Friday 8th to Sunday 17th. In today’s episode, we talk to two...
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Episode 11
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31:35
Ep 10 Weston's exciting food scene with business owners Anna Southwell of Loves Cafe and Sprout Cafe and Prayag Rajpura of Cumin Alive and Rebel Dark Arts Kitchen
If your culinary go-to for food in Weston-super-Mare is a bag of chips on the seafront from the chippy, let us broaden your gastronomic horizons. In this episode, we discuss the surprisingly excellent food on offer in West...
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Episode 10
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31:31
Ep 9 Swimming in Weston with Karen Barry & Claire Trevor-Roper
In this episode will be 'diving' into the joys of swimming in the sea in Weston with Claire Trevor-Roper, CoDirector of Mudlarks and Karen Barry, one of the founding members of the Wild Swimming group the Supermares!&nbs...
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Episode 9
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34:26
Ep 8 Lynsey McKinstry talks about family life, Weston College & opportunities for young people in Weston
Weston-super-Mare is a holiday destination and a great place to bring kids, but what's it like to raise a family here? We talk to Lynsey McKinstry, who grew up in the town and is now bringing up her own children in Weston....
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Episode 8
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Ep 7 Alex Hearn talks about placemaking for Super Weston and his work at North Somerset Council
Land redevelopment, investment in the high street and seafront experiences being brought back to life - these are exciting times for Weston. In this week’s episode we talk to Alex Hearn, experienced Placemaking specialist, a...
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Episode 7
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34:48
Ep 6 Dom Early from eBike UFO talking all things cycling in and around Weston
Surrounded by beautiful countryside and excellent cycle routes (with more in the pipeline), Weston-super-Mare is a fantastic place for a pedal, whether you're an avid mountain rider or prefer more of a leisurely pace on two wheels, you'll fi...
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Episode 6
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23:53
Ep 5 John Telling, Director of Towens, talks to us about this super successful waste and recycling business employing 135 staff in the heart of Weston
Family-owned recycling and waste management business ‘Towens’ employs around 135 people from in and around Weston. If you live in the town, you will be familiar with the lorries and skips taking away Weston’s waste, of which a staggeri...
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Episode 5
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22:58
Ep. 4 Beautifully Proud, celebrating Pride and support for the LGBTQ+ community in Weston with Matt Hardy
Rainbow flags, glitter balls and a pier (or three)…no we’re not talking about Brighton, this is Weston-super-Mare, where there’s excitement, support and ambition amongst the LGBTQ+ community this June, as the *Beautifully Proud programme kicks ...
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Episode 4
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26:52
Ep 3 Establishing a successful creative business by the beach, with Clair Haycraft, Haycraft Creative and Angela Hicks, CEO of The Hive.
In this week’s episode, we meet Angela Hicks, Chief Executive of The Hive, and Clair Haycraft of Haycraft Creative. &nb...
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Episode 3
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36:42
Ep 2 Life on Weston high street with retailer Sam Walker, Owner of family run department store Walker & Ling
Walker & Ling is a stalwart of Weston High Street with a fascinating history. Run by the Walker family for 115 years, its rich heritage has seen the department store survive being bombed in WW2, undergo a major facelift as part of Histo...
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Episode 2
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30:09
Ep 1 Fiona Matthews and Tom Newman of Culture Weston discuss Weston’s cultural renaissance and the importance of culture to the local communities.
Welcome to the very first episode of the We are Super Weston podcast. Thank you so much for taking the time to listen today. Giant bats in a climate carnival, massive murals on walls and festivals for the grieving - th...
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Episode 1
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