John Gillmore
@Gillylancs
Awards and Event Host |Interviewer |MC |Speaker |Voice Over | Narrator | Ex-Commercial and BBC Local Radio Presenter |Presenter Parched Pea Podcast l DM’s open
If you are looking for a Podcast to listen to this weekend can I suggest The Parched Pea Podcast ? The latest episode will have both laughing and in parts a few tears @blogpreston @CentralRadioDAB @leponline
Jazz hands at the ready! We catch up with Alma Stewart-Burgess about her life keeping people entertained at Butlins, Pontins and Benidorm over the years. 💃💃💃 She's latest guest on The Parched Pea Podcast which lifts the lid on the lives of Prestonians. blogpreston.co.uk/2025/06/blueco…
Great to host The Main Stage at The Lancashire Festival on Saturday at Avenham and Millar Parks Lovely to meet and chat to so many who came along #preston #lancsfest Bonus - It didn’t rain




On this day (20th of July 1969 ) Buzz Aldrin was the second man to walk on the Moon I had the pleasure of interviewing him on stage at The Croston Theatre @WestholmeSchool in Blackburn for @SilverDellBooks A fantastic evening

Listen! 🙏🏼 Repost! 🙏🏼 Support 🙏🏼 🇬🇧 #FridayMorning #FridayVibes #BritishFarming
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Looking forward to hosting the main stage at #Lancashirefestival this Saturday from 12 noon Join in the fun at Avenham and Miller Parks


We caught up with Jen on her mission to get Preston moving to Bangra beats. 💃🏽💃🏽💃🏽 She features in the latest episode of The Parched Pea Podcast as she chats with Gilly. 🎧🫛 @Gillylancs blogpreston.co.uk/2025/07/the-wo…
As England continue their march in the Euros, we've been reflecting on the original Lionesses from Preston who were pioneers of the women's game. The often overlooked story of the Dick, Kerr Ladies⚽⚽⚽ blogpreston.co.uk/2025/07/listen…
Thank you @KeithMcTosh very much appreciated The latest edition featuring the story of The Dick, Kerr ladies is available tomorrow via @blogpreston @leponline and @CentralRadioDAB
Had the pleasure of attending the Sandbag Veterans Cafe in Preston this morning & was very pleased to briefly share about the support available from the @PoppyLegion #AdmiralNursing Service & also give a nice little plug for @Gillylancs recent podcast about the Sandbag Cafe 🎙️👏
Lovely day for a bit of @pnefc away isn't it | theterracestore.com/collections/pr… Retweet for a chance to bag a free kit mug! #pnefc
Lancashire Filmmakers we'd l love to see your films! filmfreeway.com/dragonflyinter… #dragonflyiff20026 #shortfilmfestival #lancashire
Great article by @Gillylancs on his visit to The Sandbag Veterans Cafe in Preston 👏
The Sandbag Veterans Cafe ‘Parched Pea Podcast’ with @Gillylancs is out today - it’s great ! central.radio/news/preston-l…
The Sandbag Veterans Cafe ‘Parched Pea Podcast’ with @Gillylancs is out today - it’s great ! central.radio/news/preston-l…
#windrush77 is full swing on Avenham Park #Preston . Weather's nice foods amazing the entertainment is awesome 👌
Lots of planning this week for Preston’s 2nd #DisabilityPride on the 10th of July. We’d love you to join us to celebrate the diversity within our community. #strongertogether
🎬 Short Filmmakers 🔪🩸 Submit your short horror film to be in with a chance of winning our Best Short Horror Film award at our Screening and Awards presentation evening on 7th March 2026 in Preston Lancashire filmfreeway.com/dragonflyinter… #dragonflyiff2026 #shortfilmfestival
As it’s Longridge Field Day tomorrow we’ll be open 10-2pm so we can all go and enjoy the activities going on in the town. @Live_RV @MarketingLancs @Gillylancs 🎨🎨🎨
Sadly no wins for the Parched Pea Podcast, but fantastic to be on the shortlist and thank you to everyone involved in making the podcast. New episode next week as series two continues! shows.acast.com/the-parched-pe…
Fingers crossed everyone
At the Publisher Podcast Awards in that London, The Parched Pea Podcast we do in conjunction with @Gillylancs @leponline and @CentralRadioDAB is up for two awards. Thanks for listening! feeds.acast.com/public/shows/t…