New Perspectives in association with Live & Local presents Alford Stories a collection of tales from the historic market town at the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds.
Each episode captures the personality and character of the people as they share with you perspectives of the place they call home.
Produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company, curated by Jayne Williams, audio post-production by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England.
Anchor Inn proprietors Paul and Nicola turned their once flourishing pub into a thriving bed and breakfast, partly dating back to the1860s. They share tales of hauntings, historic links to the USA, all part of the Alford offer.
Produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company in association with Live & Local - collecting stories in the historic market town of Alford, on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Features Jayne Williams in conversation with Paul and Nicola, with audio post-production by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England.
13 Mar 2025
Episode 7: Off to Market
Sustaining livelihoods and breathing life into the town, Alford market is there to cherish - wet fish to the cabbages, cooked breakfast, sausage rolls and Lincolnshire Plumb bread - fresh produce from the sea and field to table.
Produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company in association with Live & Local - collecting stories in the historic market town of Alford, on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Features Jayne Williams in conversation with Alford Market traders and customers, with audio post-production by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England.
13 Mar 2025
Episode 6: Adopting Alford
Heather Iaquaniello moved to Alford from Kent in 2021. From knitting to raising funds to support a local calendar of events, Heather received an Alford welcome from day one in the place she now calls home.
Produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company in association with Live & Local - collecting stories in the historic market town of Alford, on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Features Jayne Williams in conversation with Heather Iaquaniello, with audio post-production by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England.
13 Mar 2025
Episode 5: Arresting Alford
In the 18th century Alford was the centre of smuggling. Today Councillor Graham Marsh Leader and Portfolio Holder for Community Safety at East Lindsey District Council, reflects on changes in policing as a former detective.
Produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company in association with Live & Local - collecting stories in the historic market town of Alford, on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Features Jayne Williams in conversation with Councillor Graham Marsh, with audio post-production by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England.
13 Mar 2025
Episode 4: Social Sustenance at The Jolly Friar
Rob has served 100s of people over 24 years, he and the Jolly Friar team have time for everyone. A welcoming hub where quality meets affordability, more than just a place for traditional fish and chips.
Produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company in association with Live & Local - collecting stories in the historic market town of Alford, on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Features Jayne Williams in conversation with Rob and the Jolly Friar team, with audio post-production by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England.
13 Mar 2025
Episode 3: Purchasing the Corn Exchange for a Pound
The Corn Exchange has always been part of Janet Taylor’s life. So in 2013 when faced with the threat of closure she formed a community group to secure the building's future. Here, Janet and Manager Andrew Hill share insights into this 1856 Grade II listed building both past and present.
Produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company in association with Live & Local - collecting stories in the historic market town of Alford, on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Features Jayne Williams in conversation with Andrew Hill and Janet Taylor, with audio post-production by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England.
13 Mar 2025
Episode 2: 88 Keys, 5 Sails and a Fire
When Doug retired as fire brigade commander he and classical trained pianist Julia relocated from Hertfordshire to Alford to retire and have a quiet life – but that couldn’t be further from reality...
Produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company in association with Live & Local - collecting stories in the historic market town of Alford, on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Features Jayne Williams in conversation with Doug and Julia Robinson, with audio post-production by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England.
13 Mar 2025
Episode 1: Alford to Skegness
Take a ride with ACE Taxis' driver Sarah Farfield as she shares a fascinating insight into local connections to the Vikings, Lord Tennyson and Sir James Dyson along the A1028.
Produced by New Perspectives Theatre Company in association with Live & Local - collecting stories in the historic market town of Alford, on the edge of the Lincolnshire Wolds. Features Jayne Williams in conversation with Sarah Farfield, with audio post-production by Adam P McCready, supported using public funding from Arts Council England.
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