It seems appropriate that my first blog ever anywhere should mention my first ever podcast ever. I was asked to do a podcast by Paddy Billington, whom some will know as the DJ on the radio in our breakfast room.
Yorkshire coast radio is no longer, so Paddy and other DJ’s from the station set up "This is the coast" radio station. So Paddy can still be heard every weekday at the Rose Dene.
Paddy also set up a website called visit Scarborough www.visitscarborough.com , to promote Scarborough and the wonderful things to see and do in the area. So if you are planning a visit to Scarborough it is a good place to check out.
On the site, Paddy is doing weekly podcasts, interviewing local residents and business owners. The idea is to give an insight about what things have been like for people, what they like about Scarborough and their memories.
It also gives business owners and project organizers a chance to explain what they do and what their business has to offer. I did the second podcast for the site along with David from the south cliff gardens. His interview was much more interesting than mine, though in my defence I didn’t know the information he was saying, where obviously I knew all about the Rose Dene.
Italian gardens (only part of what the South cliff gardens has to offer)
For his podcasts Paddy speaks to people from a lot of different walks of life. Letting us know about new events and some of the treasures of Scarborough. For anybody that likes Scarborough it is a good source of information about the beautiful coastal town. The podcasts let you know who Paddy is talking to so you can decide which ones are of interest, there is bound to be something for everyone.
I was so nervous doing the interview. I listen to Paddy every morning during breakfast when we are open, so a bit star struck. Why can I speak to anybody for hours on a telephone, but as soon as they mention someone else will hear it, the nerves kick in. Not sure I will do another one in a hurry. I hope it all made sense and I don’t come across as a complete Womble.
If you want to have a laugh listen.
