Interviews-Manchester

Maxine Warner chats to JLife’s Sarah Nelson about her extensive singing career and debut outing as an author.   “One night I would be performing for royalty in Edinburgh and the next I’d be whisked off to London to play…

JLife’s Kirsty Plowman chats to comedian Mark Maier who recently performed at Manchester Jewish Museum’s comedy night.   Talented award-winning writer and stand-up, Mark Maier, is an established and highly sought after performer on both the national and international comedy…

JLife’s Kirsty Plowman chats to Dr Laura Cohen, chief executive of the British Ceramic Confederation, about her role and recently being awarded an MBE in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.   What is the British Ceramic Confederation (BCC)? The BCC…

Event planner Liz Taylor, director at Manchester’s Taylor Lynn Corporation (TLC), spills the beans on her upcoming TV show ‘It’s Glam Up North’ and shares her celebrity stories with JLife’s Kirsty Plowman.   How did the opportunity ‘It’s Glam Up…

Local artist Anthony John Conway chats to JLife’s Kirsty Plowman about his extensive creative career ahead of his forthcoming exhibition at Manchester Maccabi.   “Wherever I am I try to paint or draw each day; every day I find inspiration.”…

JLife’s Kirsty Plowman chats to David Gaffin, Sainsbury’s Heaton Park’s first Jewish manager, about his commitment to supplying kosher products and giving back to the local community.   David Gaffin is the new general manager at the Sainsbury’s Heaton Park…

Elaine Bermitz discovers how businesswoman Rivka Rose founded her award-winning Manchester-based company Faith in Nature.   Rivka Rose founded Faith in Nature skin care products in the early 1970s when her particular brand of organic, ethically-produced creams, were a distant,…

JLife chats to Mike Magrane – general manager at the Manchester Midland Hotel – about the iconic venue’s documentary ‘Inside Manchester’s Midland Hotel’ airing on 1st June on Channel 5.   The show will first air on 1st June at…

Elaine Bermitz meets Len Goldstone, a Lord Chancellor's Visitor, who talks through the prominent and important role he plays in society.   At 71 Len Goldstone leads a very busy life. For the last 15 years he has been responsible…

Nikki Frith - one half of the team behind preserve company Granny Cool - speaks to JLife's Sarah Nelson about familial inspiration and her Dragons' Den appearance.   What is Granny Cool and how was the concept born? My granny…

Elaine Bermitz talks to Paul Salter, the musical director of the Jewish Theatre Company's recent production of Fiddler on the Roof held at Middleton Arena.   How and where did your love for music begin? You could say it all…

Author Charlotte Gringras talks to JLife's Sarah Nelson about the release of her second book, Not in Our Hands, and the personal ties that influenced it.   "The book is really for anyone who remembers being 22 and searching for…

Michael Oren, an American-born Israeli historian, author and a former Israeli Ambassador to the United States, speaks to JLife's Kirsty Plowman ahead of his appearance at the UJIA Annual Dinner.   Name: Michael Oren Born: 1955 Citizenship: Israeli (1979-present), American…

Paul Hollywood, director of sales & marketing at Radisson Blu Manchester Airport, talks to JLife's Kirsty Plowman about being a newcomer to the city and the exciting £10 million refurbishment of the hotel.   What brings you to Manchester? My…

Vicki Garson chats to JLife's Sarah Nelson about her new-found role and aspirations as cultural director of Menorah Synagogue.   "Manchester really is on the cultural map of Great Britain. As well as existing theatres and cinemas, there are lots…