The Birds and Bees
Fridays 2 to 3pm
The Birds and Bees is a show about the environment. It covers a wide range of local, national and international issues and activities with the focus on Swindon.
Contact us - birdsandbees@swindon1055.com
Join Ayaan, Ben, Gerry, Ruth and Shirley each week
Interview with Councillors Dale Heenan and Nick Gardiner
19/12/25
For our final show of 2025, we are joined by Councillor Dale Heenan and Councillor Nick Gardiner to discuss the Swindon Conservative Group's view on the current environmental work and development in Swindon. Listen to the full interview on catch-up via MixCloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/swindon1055/birds-and-bees-249/
Interview with Jake Chandler
12/12/25
Cllr. Jake Chandler discusses the need to protect Allotments and Green spaces.
Listen in full here: https://www.mixcloud.com/swindon1055/birds-and-bees-248/
Repi Begum Interview Sneak Peek!
21/11/25
Here is a sneak peek trailer for next week's exclusive interview with new Green Party Councillor Repi Begum.
Ruth on Greenpeace Fishing Quotas Petition
21/11/25
Ruth speaks about Fishing Quotas in this week's Ruth Roundup.
Interview with Neil Hopkins on Waterside Depot
21/11/25
Ayaan asks Neil Hopkins about what work is being done to address the issue over at the Waterside Recycling Depot. Listen on the playback feed below.
Sneak Preview: Jane looks at Electric Vehicles in this week's show!
31/10/25
Sneak Preview: Jane looks at Electric Vehicles in this week's show!
Ruth's Weekly Roundup
24/10/25
Click to the playback feed below to hear Ruth's Weekly Roundup!
Gerry on... Junior Parkrun at GWR Park
30/10/25
Gerry looks into the latest initiative involving Parkrun in Swindon for young people.
Ruth on... Flowers for the Winter
30/10/25
Ruth gives her latest Weekly Roundup.
Gerry on the Cycling Scheme
30/10/25
Gerry discusses the latest Cycling Schemes and Sustainable Transport initiatives around the town.