Episodes
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Meet Helen Castel from LN Digital Creator
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
Saturday Apr 27, 2024
In this episode Melanie talks to Helen Castel, business owner at LN Digital Creator.
Helene first attended a DBN meeting in January and hasn't missed a meeting since!
She started her business at the turn of the year after working in corporate all her life. Her main focus and passion is website design although she does offer additional digital marketing support to her clients. Helene's native tongue is French which allows her to offer her services in French and English.
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Meet Anthony Cunningham from CW Financial Management
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Meet Anthony Cunningham, owner at CW Financial Management in Stanley, Co Durham.
Anthony started his business in November 2023 and talks to Melanie about what inspired him to go self employed, the drive behind his passion for helping people plan for their future and the services available through his business.
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Meet Rob Richardson from Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club
Friday Apr 19, 2024
Friday Apr 19, 2024
In this episode Melanie talks to Rob Richardson, Club Manager at Derwent Reservoir Sailing Club. Probably one of the best kept secrets in Consett, the sailing club has lots of water sports to offer. Rob talks about his plans for the club, membership options, their open day in June and how DBN members can get involved.
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Meet Michelle Spinks from Fleet Recruitment Ltd
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Thursday Mar 21, 2024
Michelle Spinks talks to Melanie Cant at DBN about the reasons why an employer may decide to outsource their hiring process and highlights the main benefits that a recruitment agency provides to a businesses.
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
Thursday Feb 08, 2024
In this episode Melanie welcomes Ushaw Historic House, Chapel and Gardens to DBN.
Ushaw’s history is tied to the development and growth of Christianity in the region. Beginning over a millenium ago with St Aiden in Lindisfarne.
Olivia talks to Melanie about Ushaws rich history, the charity it is today and what plans they have in store for the future.
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Meet Keiron & Craig from Walk and Talk Trust
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
New DBN members Keiron & Craig from Walk & Talk Trust talk about their new project Heritage 100.
The charity is looking to help fund the establishment of a series of walks spanning the region, to be known as the Heritage 100. These short walks will encourage people to explore the region and gain a wider awareness of its wonderful countryside, its history and heritage. Families will be able to walk together in new places and discover some of the treasures that exist "on their doorstep". This in turn will encourage business opportunities in Co Durham and the wider community.
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Meet Michael Gibbon, Director at Rainton Bridge Group Ltd
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Monday Oct 23, 2023
Rainton Bridge Group Ltd is an IT solution business providing an outsourced IT department to SME's all over the UK.
In this episode Director Michael Gibbon talks to Melanie about how he started his business, what is main 'bread and butter' service is and the benefits of using his services.
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Meet Tony Liddell, Archaeologist and owner of Vindonora Solutions
Friday Sep 22, 2023
Friday Sep 22, 2023
In this DBN Podcast Tony chats to Melanie about the archaeological services he provides and shares what has been his most fascinating finds and why!
More recently Tony has started a podcast of his own called Within the Boggart Wood, a Northern Counties Paranormal Podcast. In this podcast Tony shares stories and information on ghostlore, folk customs and superstitions, history and archaeology, as well as details on site investigations into our region’s alleged paranormal phenomena!
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Meet new DBN member Philip Andrew from 121 Business Links
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Meet new DBN member Carol Smith from County Durham Community Foundation
Friday Sep 01, 2023
Friday Sep 01, 2023
County Durham Community Foundation is an independent grant-making foundation that works with individuals, families and local businesses who want to put something back into their community, either in their lifetime, or through leaving a legacy.
Melanie Cant (DBN) talks to Carol about the foundation, how it works, who benefits and what Carol is looking for from DBN members.