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Introducing a brand new series to YYFM, Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Introducing a brand new series to YYFM, Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, so sit back, relax, and enjoy!

Feliz Navidad! Learn conversational, festive Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly.

Alaw John and Lauren Evans continue our Speaking Welsh series with a Christmas special.

Jacob Price speaks to Georgina Smith, the founder of Codebreakers, a programme for students with dyslexia that provides multi sensory learning opportunities, creating independent and confident learners.

Sam Haskins speaks with Snap Cymru service managers for discrimination, Donna Morgan and Teresa Bradley, surrounding the charity’s work as well as information as to how their services may be of help and interest to you.

Steve Johnson speaks to Ian Robertson, a writer building on the success of his previous novels, working on short stories and plays as well as also being a chef!

Steve Johnson speaks to Ndec trainer, Lisa Cornford surrounding the importance if cyber security, and her role in inspiring the next generation to consider it as a career.

Steve Johnson talks to author, writer and radio commentator, Dan Whiting, about his career, and the advice he has to share with those who want to go down a similar path.

Steve Johnson speaks to Richard Prygodzicz who has recently published his latest children’s book. Steve asks how Richard’s own life experiences have merged with his writing career.

Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly. Vocabulary featured: Padre = Father Madre = Mother Hermanos= siblings Hermano = brother Hermana = sister Tío = uncle Tía = Aunt Familia = Family Tengo = I have Se llama = He/she is called Se llaman = They are called Questions for the conversation: How many siblings does Oliver have? Who does Ella...

Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly. Vocabulary featured: Llevar: To wear Gorra: cap Sombrero: hat Bufanda: scarf Gafas / gafas de sol Jersey: jersey Sudadera: sweater Camisa: shirt Camiseta: t shirt Pantalones: trousers Vaqueros: jeans Zapatos: shoes Vestido: dress Falda: skirt Abrigo: coat Questions for the Roleplay: What item is E...

Steve Johnson speaks to Angela Harney, from the writing group Tales Around the Teapot. Earlier this year, the group released a book, with proceeds going to Maggie's Cancer Support Centre in Swansea.

Lauren Evans speaks to Diane Cannon - Melanoma UK's Corporate Partnership Director - about her personal experience with cancer, how she got involved with the Melanoma UK, and how you can check your skin for any irregularities.

Alaw John speaks to Gillian Nuttall - the founder and Chief Executive of Melanoma UK - about what encouraged her to set up the charity, and how it's making a difference to people.

Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly. Vocabulary featured: Qué tiempo hace? - What is the weather like? Hace buen tiempo - its good weather Hace mal tiempo - its bad weather Hace sol: it is sunny Hace frío: it is cold Hace calor: it is hot Hace viento: it is windy Llueve: it is raining Nieva: it is snowing Hay tormenta: there is storm...

Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly. Vocabulary featured: A que hora sale / llega? What time departs/arrives? Qué desea? - How can I help you? Llega a las… sale a las…- It arrives hacia … = towards…. A las … = at... Deme un billete de - Can I have a ticket .... Billete de Ida y vuelta = return ticket Solo ida = just single ticket Cuá...

Alaw John and Lauren Evans continue our Speaking Welsh series.

Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly. Vocabulary featured: 1 – uno 2 – dos 3 – tres 4 – cuatro 5 – cinco 6 – seis 7 – siete 8 – ocho 9 – nueve 10 – diez 11 – once 12 – doce 13 – trece 14 – catorce 15 – quince 16 – dieciséis 17 – diecisiete 18 – dieciocho 19 – diecinueve 20 – veinte 21 – veintiuno 22 – veintidós 23 – veintitrés 24 – ve...

Steve Johnson speaks to Operating Department Practitioner and NHS photographer Glenn Dene about his career amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

As we begin Mental Health Awareness Week, Natalie Earley speaks to Mind Caerphilly's Deputy Director Gareth Turner about his role within the organisation, about funding they've been awarded by the National Lottery and how we can reduce the stigma surrounding mental health.

Alaw John and Lauren Evans launch our brand new 'Speaking' programme, Speaking Welsh!

Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly. Vocabulary featured: bonito - Pretty grande - Big pequeño - small/little caro - expensive barato - cheap delicioso - delicious malo - bad maravilloso - marvelous fantastico - fantastic horrible - horrible divertido - funny aburrido - boring

Gareth Williams speaks to Editor of the Caerphilly Observer, Richard Gurner, about reaching the 200th edition of the newspaper.

Learn conversational Spanish with Francisco Lopez and students from St Martin's school in Caerphilly. Vocabulary featured: Primer plato = Starter Una ración = a portion segundo plato = main course filete = steak pollo = chicken ternera - beef cerdo = pork fish = pescado patatas fritas = chips rice = arroz ¿Tiene...? = Do you have? Postre = dessert Helado = ice cream Tarta / pastel = cake Café = co...