Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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This episode truly reaches for the stars, as Dr Matt Sutherland sits down with the CEO of one of the UK's most unique attractions situated in one of the most remote parts of Northumberland.

Leigh Venus has just marked his first year as CEO of Kielder Observatory, and discusses the challenges and the wonder this fantastic attraction brings to visitors. Leigh also has a long history of working in the NE cultural sector, and discusses with Matt why culture is so important to the economy of the region overall. 


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