This week I got to sit down for a chinwag with Colchester MP Will Quince. Aside from the fact he's my local rep in government, I wanted to talk to him about his experiences as a father to two young daughters and the tragic stillbirth of his son in 2014. Will's taken the admirable decision to speak up about baby loss, forming a cross-party parliamentary group on this difficult issue. His campaign has already caused government to commit to halving the rate of preventable still births by...

Chris Cornes is my neighbour. He's a good chap. Over the years we've had a fair few chats over the garden fence, and every time I'm amazed at what he's done. He moved in to look after his sister after his wife Marion passed away. And every time we speak I found out a little more about what he and Marion achieved. During more than half a century of married life they move house thirty-odd times, living in many countries while working as a construction project manager, a life which began with...

Back in 1984 a lanky 16 year-old lad made his debut for Ipswich Town. A local hero was born as Jason Dozzell scored against Coventry to become the youngest ever top-flight goalscorer, a record which stands to this very day. Thirty-two years, a Premier League career and three kids later, lightning stuck twice in 2016 as 16 year-old Andre - Jason's boy - scored on his debut for Ipswich. I joined Jason for a coffee to talk being dad, growing up without a dad of your own, and how to nurture a...

Paul Kemp-Robertson is a lovely fella. A few years back I had the fantastic opportunity of working for Contagious, the company Paul founded after working at ad agency Leo Burnett. Advising companies on how to harness ideas and tech in order to act better, Contagious was an inspiring place to be, full of bright people and good intention. As Christmas approached, ads assailed from all sides and I grew a little weary of the hype, who better to talk to I thought, than Paul? And so it proved....

Two men approach fatherhood over a pint of 2.8% lager. I'm tempted to add a bantz hashtag but think it rather crass for a project like this, right? I'm off to meet my old pal Chris Wall, aka Boomer, to get down to brass dad tacks. We find out how it ain't a man's world no more, what it takes to be a Commando Dad, and whether the rumours are true - do you have to be naked under hospital scrubs? It's a true pleasure to know this guy - btw the best hugger in the whole of London. After years...

Endless days when the light won't fade, or the rain won't stop. Join Robin Leeburn on summer holiday in North Cornwall. Find out what can happen when time stops still and kids run free. With excerpts from Laurie Lee's 'Cider With Rosie' and holiday read 'Wild' by Jay Griffiths, the show places an ear to the caravan door to document the British summer time. Morning rituals, indecision on what to do that day, reminiscing about childhood holidays gone by, the sound of the sea - the recordings...

Episode Two: Dad Robin Leeburn heads home to talk to his own father, Russell, and learn a few things about raising kids.  Bad parenting, late nights, pop culture and digging huge financial pits are topics of the day - plus invaluable advice from orthodontist Russell on getting the little ones to brush their teeth every night. Share your thoughts at www.facebook.com/fatherhoodpod or get in touch @fatherhood_pod via Twitter and Instagram.   Tracks: Rick Braun: Midnight Caller Theme /...

Episode one of a new podcast. One dad on a quest to document the challenges and emotions of parenthood. Robin Leeburn talks to friends and poets to hear their thoughts and feelings about being dad. Poetry from award-winning poets Luke Wright and Richard Price features over a mix from Keir Livock and the host in collaboration. Share your thoughts at www.facebook.com/fatherhoodpod or get in touch @fatherhood_pod via Twitter. For info and poems by Richard Price visit www.hydrohotel.net. Luke...