We're back after a week's R&R chatting to Jonathan Wallis, chairman of Barnard Castle Christmas Lights committee ahead of tis year's big switch-on.

There is also news of a high profile show coming to The Witham next year featuring Mani, the bass player with Manchester legends The Stone Roses.

Plus we look ahead to the opening off Henry's Bar at the arts centre and what's coming up in the next week or so.

Craig Campbell, of Barnard Castle Soul Club, chats about the forthcoming Northern Soul night.

A newly-reprinted version of the original 1913 Barnard Castle Town Guide offers a fascinating look back at life in the town more than a century ago.

We've a round-up of what's coming up during the next week or so and details of Celtic rockers Gaelforce's visit to Barney next year.

Cally Beaton tells us of her radical reinvention which saw her swap the boardroom for stand-up in her 40s ahead of her show at The Witham Arts Centre, Barnard Castle.

We catch up with the joint operations managers at the TCR Hub community centre, in Barnard Castle, to fund out what's coming up.

And we look forward Ito a busy week with everything from trains and Lego to the sounds of the 70s.

We catch up with organiser Stephen Bage following the successful first ever Barnard Castle Parkrun.

Artist Cedric Charleuf introduces us to his new art class focusing on the Old Masters.

There's a busy week of performances ahead at The Witham Arts Centre, Barnard Castle, and we look further ahead to the visit of singer songwriter Martin Harley in November.

Ahead of two events during half term, heritage consultant Caroline Hardie chats about the Stockton and Darlington Railway's 200th anniversary.

Emma Hignett drops in on Enterprise House to learn more about a "meet the experts' event next week.

And as always, we'll have a round-up of what's coming up at The Witham community arts centre in the next few days.

This week, friend of the podcast Martyn Radcliffe is back to tell us about Barnard Castle Writing Group's new collection, which will be launched at the end of October, along with an appearance he is making at Durham's Gala Theatre.

We also chat to Robert Kane, who for the past 26 years has been the singer with Dr Feelgood and who has just released his first solo album after five decades in the business.

We'll also preview next week's events at Barnard Castle's arts centre, The Witham.

On the back of England's success in reaching the ladies' Rugby World Cup final, we head along to Barney RUFC who are hoping this will inspire more girls and ladies to get involved in the sport.

We also chat to comedian Emmanuel Sonubi, who has turned his near-death experience on-stage in Dubai into a new show.

There's a look ahead to some forthcoming shows and music from Oysterband, whose John Jones is among those heading to Barney next year.

We chat to the cast of Snow White, this year's Panto at The Witham, a mix of new faces and returning favourites.

Plus there's news of a great West End show coming in the new year and we look forward to the visit of singer-songwriter Edwina Hayes later this month.