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Clive Holland sets out to entertain and inform the hard working tradespeople of Britain only on Fix Radio. He's the big guy with a big personality.

  1. 5d ago

    School's Out, Sun’s Out: How To Not Lose Your Mind This Summer

    This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're tackling the heat - from surviving the blistering sun on the job site to keeping your cool when the schools shut down for the summer. 🎨 Heather Isherwood (AKA She Paints Berkshire) joins the show to share her top-tier strategies for juggling full-time trade work with parenting during the chaotic six-week holiday block, why you need to stop comparing yourself to Instagram, and the truth about teacher training days. 😴 Plus, chartered psychologist, and neuroscientist Dr. Lindsay Browning explains the science behind why this sticky summer weather is wrecking your sleep, how it's hitting site productivity, and a genius hot water bottle hack to help you cool down tonight. 👉 Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK. Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/

  2. Jul 10

    The Housing Crisis Is Getting Worse - Can Andy Burnham Change That?

    Britain needs more homes, but what's really stopping us from building them? This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we unpack the UK's housing crisis and ask whether the government's ambitions can become reality. Following Andy Burnham's announcement to unveil the biggest council housebuilding programme since the postwar period about the future of housebuilding, we hear from Chris Carr of Carr & Carr Builders, who argues that SME builders must play a bigger role if Britain is serious about delivering the next generation of council homes. Plus, architect Andrew Waugh explains how engineered timber and modern methods of construction could transform the way we build - speeding up delivery while reducing environmental impact!  Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra and catch Clive Holland weekdays from 12–3pm on Fix Radio. Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/

  3. Jul 3

    Construction Is Changing... Are You Ready?

    💙 This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, we're looking at how the construction industry is evolving, from putting your health first to building a more sustainable future. 🛠️ Liam McGinley from MCAD Drawing Services opens up about the health scares that forced him to rethink the way he works, why he's learning to say no to the odd job, and the importance of finding a better work-life balance in the trades. 🌱 Plus, Joe Jack Williams, Head of Sustainability at Bywater, explains why sustainability is becoming a bigger part of construction, what it means for tradespeople, and how the industry can prepare for the challenges—and opportunities—ahead. 👉 Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK. Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/

  4. Jun 26

    The Other Side To Installer Show...

    Chance Litchfield hits the InstallerSHOW in this week's episode of Clive's Little Bit Extra! 🤝 Broadcasting live from the UK's biggest trade event at the NEC Birmingham, we looked beyond the tools, products and freebies to focus on the people, charities and causes making a real difference across the trades. 🎨 Painter and decorator Kevin Jackson joins the show to share his personal story and the challenges he's faced, highlighting the importance of support, understanding and looking out for one another within the industry. 🗺️ Plus, we catch up with the winners of the incredible Race for Change challenge. Victoria and Fiona reveal what it was like being dropped in Budapest with no phones, no flights and no internet, while organiser Jen explains how the fundraising adventure came together and the impact it's had. 👉 Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, inspiring stories, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK.Catch the team on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/

  5. Jun 19

    Do You Really Know Yourself? ADHD, Neurodiversity & Late Diagnosis

    Neurodiversity, ADHD and understanding takes centre stage in this week's episode of Clive’s Little Bit Extra! 🧠 Clive is joined by Ryan Swain, who shares his experience of growing up with undiagnosed ADHD, what led to his diagnosis later in life, and why greater awareness and understanding of neurodiversity can make a huge difference both at work and at home. 💬 Plus, plumber and content creator Sophie Keepence, better known as Plumby Mummy, opens up about her own neurodiversity diagnosis, how it changed her perspective on life, and the simple ways colleagues, friends and family can better support neurodivergent people. ❤️ The topic sparked a big response, with tradespeople sharing personal stories, experiences of raising neurodiverse children, and reminders that everyone experiences the world differently. 👉 Subscribe to Clive’s Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, mental health, wellbeing, construction industry issues, and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK. Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/

  6. Jun 12

    What's Holding Young People Back? Expert Insight with Dean Donelon

    The future of young people in construction takes centre stage in this week's episode of Clive’s Little Bit Extra! 🎓 Clive chats to Dean Donelon, Head of Construction at Tameside College, about the government's £96 million investment in construction training and whether new V-Levels can help tackle the UK's construction skills shortage, create opportunities for young people, and strengthen the industry's future workforce. ❤️ Dean also shares the deeply personal story of his daughter's battle with a Grade 4 brain tumour in a moving conversation about finding perspective through life's toughest challenges. 🔒 Plus, Shelley Allison, Head of Marketing at Wickes, joins Clive, Will and Lauren to discuss the growing problem of tool theft, the impact it has on tradespeople across the UK, and Wickes' campaign to help raise awareness and support those affected. 👉 Subscribe to Clive’s Little Bit Extra for more construction industry insights, trade news, apprenticeships, skills training, and discussions affecting builders, electricians, plumbers, and tradespeople across the UK. Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/

  7. Jun 5

    Will Robots Replace Builders? The Future of Construction, Apprenticeships & the Next Generation of Tradespeople

    The future of construction takes centre stage in this week's episode of Clive’s Little Bit Extra!  🤖 Clive chats to Richard Green (Greeny) from GSQ Brickwork after he got a first-hand look at the latest robot bricklaying technology, discussing what construction robots can do, how automation is changing the industry, and whether machines could ever replace skilled tradespeople on site. 👷‍♂️ Plus, 19-year-old electrician and business owner Nathan Sheridan joins the show to talk about the UK's youth unemployment crisis and what the future looks like from his perspective! 📱 We also hear from listeners on the industry's skills shortage, work ethic, and whether technology and young talent can work together to solve construction's biggest challenges. 🧠 And you don't want to miss Noel the Builder's answers at the Pod Lunch Quiz!  👉 Subscribe to Clive’s Little Bit Extra for more construction industry insights, trade news, apprenticeships, technology, and discussions affecting builders, electricians, plumbers, and tradespeople across the UK. Catch Clive on Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/

  8. May 29

    Why Britain’s Roads Are Wrecking Vans...

    Chance Litchfield sits in for Clive this week for a road-focused episode of Clive’s Little Bit Extra! 🚐 Chance chats to Matt Clamp from Scrap Car Comparison about potholes, vehicle damage, and which vans are actually built to survive Britain’s battered roads. 🌍 Plus, Jen Cassidy from the Bristan Group joins the show to explain Race for Change, the incredible challenge where teams race across countries and continents tackling challenges along the way. 😂 And there’s plenty of listener messages too, including one tradesman who reckons he’d definitely win a race around the world with his wife… for reasons that raised a few eyebrows. 👉 Subscribe to Clive’s Little Bit Extra and catch Fix Radio weekdays from 12–3. Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/

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