BROADCASTING
Cambridge 105 Radio
For ten years (until July 2023) I presented a daytime show on Cambridge 105 Radio (www.cambridge105.co.uk) every Monday and Friday. I also produced and presented Bookmark, a fortnightly show about books and writing (www.cambridge105.co.uk/bookmark) Guests on the show have included: Ken Follett, Victoria Hislop, Elizabeth Day, Adele Parks, Jeffrey Archer, MJ Hyland, Jill Dawson, James Runcie, Laura Bates, and many many more superb writers.
Podcast Production - Holla Cambridge
Together with Lucy Milazzo, my friend and colleague from Cambridge 105 Radio, I have founded Holla Cambridge, a new and exciting podcast production company. We work with individuals, companies and organisations to help them shout about the work they do. To find out more visit www.hollacambridge.co.uk And we're serious about that no obligation coffee.
Awards
2022 Community Radio Awards
I won the Bronze Award for Female Presenter of the Year
(Judges' comments: 'Leigh is very versatile', 'A confident and experienced presenter', 'Leigh is an amazing presenter; she has a certain freshness about everything she does. A true professional'. )
The Easts (a drama series which I project managed and directed) won Silver for Community Show of the Year.
(Judges' comments: 'Beautifully produced and directed. A fantastic example of creative radio.' 'A professionally produced and ambitious drama series'.)
A Tribute to Allan Brigham (which I produced and presented) won Silver for Community Show of the Year.
(Judges' comments: 'A moving, fitting tribute to a well-respected man' 'Leigh's reading of the script felt natural' 'An enjoyable and warm programme').
2020 Community Radio Awards
Impact! won Bronze for Community Show of the Year.
(Judges' comments: 'An extremely professional informative programme. Brilliant interviews. Incredible interaction with the Headway group and the professionals who are helping them. Amazing community radio.' 'Such an emotive, interesting and thought-provoking topic. Beautifully put together.'
'It's very Radio 4!')
I was also part of the Cambridge 105 Radio team that put together Virtual Strawberry Fair, an audio recreation of Cambridge's outdoor festival of music and the spoken word (cancelled in 2020 due to Covid-19). Virtual Strawberry Fair won Silver in the Best Live Event/Outdoor Producer category at the Audio Production Awards. The coverage also won Gold in the Arts & Creative Radio of the Year category of the Community Radio Awards.