Welcome to Cheshire Matters, the digital pub where we talk politics, news, and anything that matters (or doesn't) in our community, region, and country. Join us every week for a refreshing pint of satire as we navigate the world of politics. At Cheshire Matters, we're not afraid to tackle the tough issues, like why the neighbour's cat is running for mayor, or is the local coffee shop secretly controlling Parliament. So pull up a stool, grab a cold one, and join our band of pub-goers as we la ...
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Welcome to SkyeTeam's People First! In this series, we explore the people side of successful business and careers. We all have a story to share, a leadership journey that we are experiencing. We'll be interviewing authors, business leaders, thought leaders, and people like you to uncover the latest ideas, resources, and tools to help you become more effective at work - and in life. As it turns out, the secret is cultivating winning relationships. Business is personal, and relationships matter!
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Podcasting is massively on the rise and showing no sign of slowing down. If you're looking to launch and grow a profitable podcast to help you grow your business then this show is for you! Join Lynsay Anne, CEO of The Podcast Boutique and Founder of Emmeline Podcast Network, each week to learn the strategies to launch, grow and monetise your podcast, save time in your business and have fun while you do it! This podcast is for entrepreneurs and brands who want to launch a podcast that has a p ...
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We are the national voice of local government, working with councils to support, promote and improve local government. This podcast provides you with an insight into the key issues that are facing communities in England and Wales and what councils are doing to overcome them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Livecast 10.03.25 Rupert Lowe/Reform Issues
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47:57We are proud to present a Livestream this week of our new look for the new Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talen…
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We are proud to present a Livestream this week of our new look for the new Season 21 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talen…
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Better Together: Building Relationships that Drive Success with Dave MacDonald
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27:58This week on People First, we welcome Dave MacDonald, Owner and President of Better Together Group. Built on Zig Ziglar’s philosophy—"If you help enough other people get what they want, you will get what you want"—Better Together Group helps businesses increase productivity and profitability by hiring the right people while ensuring job candidates …
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Various subjects mostly to do with criticism of Labour, geo-politically, nationally, regionally and locally.Are we fans of Labour? Make your own mind up.Cheshire Matters
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The Power of People: Connecting Culture with Revenue with Mindy Honcoop
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25:43This week on People First, we welcome Mindy Honcoop, a seasoned people leader, HR advisor, and the founder of Agile in HR. With over 24 years of experience optimizing organizational success, Mindy helps leaders align culture with revenue strategy through advising, workshops, and speaking engagements. Here are some key takeaways you won’t want to mi…
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No holds barred Livestream test with our Foreign (Scottish) correspondents.
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32:24We are proud to present a Livestream test for our Foreign Correspondents (Scottish Guests!) this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant…
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We are proud to present episode 12 P3 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delici…
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Labour woes - Labour Councillor and a high profile Minister sacked!
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19:32We are proud to present episode 12 P2 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delici…
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We are proud to present episode 11 P1 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delici…
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Is devolution in Cheshire right for Cheshire? We don't want Warrington £1.8bn debt!
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22:29We are proud to present episode 11 P4 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delici…
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Is a Mini Pride Event for 3-7 year olds simply 'grooming' in plain view?
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15:10We are proud to present episode 11 P3 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delici…
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Special Educational Needs issues at point of crisis in Cheshire
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13:47We are proud to present episode 11 P2 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delici…
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Release Tommy Robinson - Unite the Kingdom Protest
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24:57We are proud to present episode 11 P1 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delici…
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The Art of Listening: Why Voice, Preparation, and Connection Make all the Difference with Stephen George
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21:44This week on People First, we welcome Stephen George, a seasoned voice actor, audio professional, and broadcast producer with more than a decade of experience in the field. As a key member of Twin Flames Studios, Stephen has helped countless authors bring their words to life through expertly produced audiobooks. His mission? To guide authors throug…
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Mini Pride event for ages 3-7yrs old in Chester? What is this madness?
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17:55We are proud to present a BONUS to episode 10 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', th…
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The Southport failings, what else is to come out?
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22:19We are proud to present episode 10 P2 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delici…
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We are proud to present episode 10 P1 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delici…
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Axel Rudakubana sentence - will people now wake up?
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19:38We are proud to present another Bonus feature this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', th…
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Is everyone ignoring the elephant in the room?
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33:01We are proud to present this Bonus feature of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, …
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A round up of news including: 77 Palestinian Protesters arrested in London and Labour's lame attempt to sort rape gang issues in the UK.
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28:26We are proud to present Episode 9 P2 of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, deligh…
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The Inauguration of President Trump and why we like what's happening now!
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24:23We are proud to present Episode 9 P1 of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, deligh…
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Transforming How We Leave Jobs: Why the Two Weeks Notice is Outdated and What to Do Instead With Robert Glazer
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29:12This week on People First, we’re thrilled to welcome back Robert Glazer, founder and chairman of Acceleration Partners, a global leader in partnership marketing, and a best-selling author. Robert’s new book, Rethinking Two Weeks Notice: Changing the Way Employees Leave Companies for the Better, reimagines how professional relationships can end with…
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A surprise conversation about the crazy political actors hitting UK news right now.
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24:32We are proud to present an ad hoc, ad lib and free conversation BONUS of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talente…
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When the lights go out? A discussion about energy.
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24:01We are proud to present Episode 8 P2 of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, deligh…
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Elon Musk and Dominic Cummings working together?
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24:27We are proud to present Episode 8 P1 of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, deligh…
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CHESHIRE WEST and CHESTER forced to pay after not providing SEND education to child.
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32:16We are proud to present Episode 7 P2 of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, deligh…
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New Disney Movie about a transgender whale called Maybe Dick!
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0:48Quickie from the podcast 06.01.25
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Labour's refusal to hold Inquiry into Grooming Gangs.
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37:43We are proud to present Episode 7 P1 of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, deligh…
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The Courage to Shine: Discover your inner power, polish your brilliance, and lead with confidence with Heather R. Younger
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27:55This week on People First, we’re thrilled to welcome Heather Younger back to the show! Heather is the CEO of Employee Fanatix, a TEDx speaker, a three-time best-selling author, and a LinkedIn Learning course partner. Her latest book, The Art of Self Leadership: Discover the Power Within You and Learn to Lead Yourself, is a guide to uncovering your …
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New Years Eve commentary from the team 30.12.24
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41:36We are proud to present this New Year's Eve 2025 commentary from Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fa…
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We are proud to present this Christmas Bonus episode from Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the…
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We are proud to present this bonus episode from Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious…
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Remember the Manchester Airport incident where two thugs assaulted Armed Police Officers. They've just been charged. Quick update.
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We are proud to present Episode 6 P2 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, de…
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Reform on the up as Labour continue to drop in the Polls
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36:11We are proud to present Episode 6 P1 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, de…
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From silos to synergy: the power of co-development action learning with Nathalie Sabourin and Ron Cheshire
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31:52This week on People First, we welcome Nathalie Sabourin and Ron Cheshire, co-authors of the groundbreaking book Co-Development Action Learning for Business. Drawing from decades of leadership and coaching expertise, Nathalie and Ron share how their CAL (Co-Development Action Learning) methodology is transforming the way leaders and teams innovate, …
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Ab Fabs Round up of the news this week beginning 09.12.24.
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23:45We are proud to present Episode 5 P2 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, de…
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Reform's first five months in Parliament.
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22:38We are proud to present Episode 5 P1 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, de…
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A Round Up of interesting and current articles by the superb Ab Fab!
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39:39We are proud to present Episode 4 P2 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, de…
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How to have career conversations employees want with Julie Winkle Giulioni
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22:52This week on People First, we’re joined by Julie Winkle Giulioni, a workplace growth champion and best-selling author. Julie helps leaders and organizations unlock talent and potential through meaningful career development. Her latest work, Help Them Grow or Watch Them Go: Career Conversations Organizations Need and Employees Still Want (now in its…
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Will Starmer be the next defector to Reform?
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24:52We are proud to present Episode 4 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delig…
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We are proud to present Episode 3 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delig…
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DWP whistleblower claims 50k foreign nationals claiming Universal Credit every month!
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22:58We are proud to present Episode 2 P2 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, de…
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We are proud to present Episode 2 P1 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, de…
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Guess who's back? You got it, it's TRUMP.
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33:29We are proud to present Episode 1 P2 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, de…
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Navigating Leadership Isolation: A Journey of Leadership and Listening with Jonathan Bennett
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30:35This week on People First, we sit down with Jonathan Bennett, an advisor and executive coach specializing in helping purpose-driven leaders navigate their toughest challenges. With career-spanning roles as a CEO, board member, and founder, Jonathan brings a wealth of experience in social purpose, governance, strategy, and communications. His unique…
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We are proud to present Episode 1 of new Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delig…
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The Budget (or is it the Fudge It?), and Trump.
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28:48We are proud to present Episode 12 of Season 19 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE DEFINITELY BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the deliciou…
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Just a message of sincere congratulations to you, your family and team on achieving what people thought would be impossible. We look forward to your manifesto pledges, especially the deportation of illegal migrants. Any chance you could have a word with Starmer over these issues in the UK so he can be persuaded to deport our illegal migrants that a…
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Do we have equality before the law, even in Cheshire?
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22:34We are proud to present a BONUS Feature hot on the heels of Episode 11 of Season 19 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE DEFINITELY BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculo…
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