Best Darren Weale Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 180: Music Relief Foundation 14:47

1d ago14:47

14:47

Darren Weale interviews Magdalene Adenaike, Founder and CEO of the Music Relief Foundation. Based in Croydon, the charity has events ahead and aims to work more widely, including in Bromley. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are al…

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Episode 179: Orpington Repair Cafe 10:37

8d ago10:37

10:37

Darren Weale interviews Billy Murdoch about the Orpington Repair Cafe, which is held at St Mary's Church in Green Street Green on the 3rd Saturday of every month. The resident repair specialists fix a range of electrical, mechanical, and other items for a donation (and payment for parts, if required) on the spot. In that way, they prolong the life …

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Episode 178: Mr Punch at Penge Pride Picnic 2024 5:43

17d ago5:43

5:43

Darren Weale interviews the man in the box, to be precise the Punch and Judy box, at Pride Picnic in the Park 2024. We talk about how James Arnott got into Punch and Judy, progressed it into a career, and the history and nature of this very traditional, British children's entertainment. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. Yo…

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Episode 177: Cllr Dr David Jefferys, Mayor of Bromley: science and shining a light 25:57

24d ago25:57

25:57

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani interview Cllr Dr David Jefferys, Mayor of Bromley, in the Mayor's Parlour. We talk about topics including David's background, his priorities for his term in office, and the charities he is supporting: Alzheimer’s Research UK, Bromley Youth Music Trust, and Welcare in Bromley. Plus achievements in the borough in the …

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Episode 176: Chislehurst Thrives! 8:41

27d ago8:41

8:41

Darren Weale interviews Matt Venner of Chislehurst Fitness and Visit Chislehurst ahead of the Chislehurst Thrives Festival on 30th June. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The …

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Episode 175: Priory Artists Studios - Hats off to Beci 8:21

1M ago8:21

8:21

Darren Weale visits the Orpington Priory and Old Library and talks with artist Beci Ward, who organised the Open Day, and one of the studio holders, Rebecca Gray of Rebecca Gray Millinery, whose hats (including one under construction for Ascot) were on display. As you can hear, there are opportunities to engage in activities in the building, and to…

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Episode 174: From The British Queen, Locksbottom 23:27

1M ago23:27

23:27

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley, shortly before enjoying Maddie's Great Shakes, as we are calling their espresso martinis, and Basque cheesecake at The British Queen in Locksbottom, Calvin the sewing machine from Bromley's Library Of Things, upcoming events including Let's Talk Better on 28 June, Zeenat's intervi…

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Episode 173: Bromley Buzz Up May 2024, with Cllr Mike Botting, Mayor of Bromley 9:11

2M ago9:11

9:11

On 14th May 2024, the second Bromley BuzzUp, a monthly, free, all-sector networking meeting, took place at Westcombe Park rugby club in Orpington. This episode captures the opening of the meeting, with Bromley Buzz Founder Darren Weale speaking, followed by a sample of Mercedes Yearley of Quest Soul Theatre leading a warm-up activity. Then Cllr Mik…

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Episode 172: Creating everlasting memories: the Shampan restaurants 34:10

2M ago34:10

34:10

Darren Weale interviews Sufian Miah of the Shampan Group, which has restaurants in Bromley, Westerham, and Welling. We talk about the history of the three restaurants, the experience, cuisine and cocktails, the new Shampan Selfie Wall mural at the Shampan Spinning Wheel in Westerham, the red sauce of Shampan, plans for the future, and more. We are …

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Episode 171: Bromley Greener and Cleaner Hub fundraiser launch 10:21

2M ago10:21

10:21

Darren Weale interviews Parisa Wright, Founder of Bromley's Greener and Cleaner Hub as their new fundraiser to carry on their great, green, community work in the borough and beyond. You can view the fundraising page, including a video explaining what the Hub means to people, and donate here. Donations to the campaign are being matched by Aviva up t…

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Episode 170: Young Entertainers Academy Awards 49:25

2M ago49:25

49:25

Zeenat Noorani interviews Sazz Wanogho-Maud, Founder of the Young Entertainers Academy Awards. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The Bromley Buzz podcast is sponsored by Ian W…

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Episode 169: A few words with Holocaust survivor Ziggi Shipper 2:46

2M ago2:46

2:46

In this episode of the Bromley Buzz, at the request of Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner of Bromley Reform Synagogue, who we interviewed in Episode 167, we return to when we spoke with Holocaust survivor, the late Ziggi Shipper, and share a few of his words, especially his 'Don't hate' message. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. …

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Episode 168: Bromley BuzzUp networking events begin 25:13

2M ago25:13

25:13

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about the debut Bromley BuzzUp event held recently, and the next one on 14 May at Westcombe Park RFC with the Mayor of Bromley and special guest Janet Lewis OBE, Founder of English Youth Ballet. Tickets here. Cinema, theatre, ladies rugby, and much more including a Start U…

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Episode 167: Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner of Bromley Reform Synagogue 21:10

3M ago21:10

21:10

Darren Weale interviews Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner of Bromley Reform Synagogue. We cover matters such as what a Rabbi is, feminism, equality, the synagogue, and being a peoplehood. Laura talks about the importance of 'being a real Rabbi' and what the role means to her, recounts some of her life so far, and describes her love of the musician Lady G…

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Episode 166: BuzzUps, Shampan restaurants, and local events 21:25

3M ago21:25

21:25

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about the upcoming local events, including our own new Bromley BuzzUps, our new sponsor the Shampan Group of restaurants, and many more goings on in Bromley. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, w…

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Episode 165: London Landmarks Half Marathon with added Buzz 8:26

3M ago8:26

8:26

Bromley Buzz team member Sarah Marsh-Collings and friend Lorraine talk from a noisy Leicester Square Bar after completing the London Landmarks Half Marathon to raise money the the RSPCA. If you'd like to add to the £864 Sarah raised when this episode is published, please use this link. Apologies for the sound quality, due to the background and abse…

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Episode 164: Cllr Mike Botting, Mayor of Bromley 1:17:32

3M ago1:17:32

1:17:32

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani interview Cllr Mike Botting, Mayor of Bromley, in the Mayor's Parlour. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The Bromley Buzz podcast is sponsored …

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Episode 163: Time Travel: Jo Johnson MP at Newstead Wood School in 2018 13:53

4M ago13:53

13:53

Darren Weale presents students from Newstead Wood School interviewing Jo Johnson, then Member of Parliament (MP) for Orpington, in 2018. This interview was a debut podcast for the then Bromley Radio, which later closed down. Now there is a new Bromley Radio, which carries our shows. Several Prime Minsters after that 2018 interview, it can be shared…

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Episode 162: Theatre and more with Metamorphoses and Not Such Stuff 44:19

4M ago44:19

44:19

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about the latest Bromley Buzz column in County Chronicle magazine, and many more goings on in Bromley. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Insta…

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Episode 161: Books In The Park 9:52

4M ago9:52

9:52

Darren Weale interviews Frances Fuller, a Director of the Arts in the Park Community Interest Company, who present Books In The Park at Beckenham Place Park on 13th April. Plenty will be going on, including for children, in this nature-themed event, also featuring local author Annie Lyons and several other celebrated authors. We are spreading the l…

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Episode 160: Not Such Stuff - play in West Wickham 16 March 17:57

4M ago17:57

17:57

Darren Weale interviews Lorraine Spenceley of the Creative Curve Theatre Company ahead of the performance of the play NOT SUCH STUFF at the Wickham Theatre Trust, West Wickham (aka Theatre 62) on 16th March. Tickets here for the show and the Question and Answer session afterwards. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can …

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Episode 159: The Primrose Centre 20:39

4M ago20:39

20:39

Darren Weale interviews Denise Spencer at the Primrose Centre, which supports people with breast cancer and their families. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The Bromley Buzz …

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Episode 158: Bromley is Quite Happy, really 28:28

5M ago28:28

28:28

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about the latest Bromley Buzz column in County Chronicle magazine , the recent Let's Talk Better event, the Chelsfield Players show Steaming in our What's On, the South London Film Festival, and much more. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can…

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Episode 157:Little Big Birthday Buzz 31:04

5M ago31:04

31:04

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about the latest Bromley Buzz column in County Chronicle magazine , Life In magazines editor Lauretta Wright's Little Big Show on Bromley Radio, Dominic King's show on BBC Radio Kent, Chislehurst Caves, and much more. We close with a Happy Birthday Buzz for Zeenat. We are …

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Episode 156: Ian Wood Property - Orpington meets Bromley and the UK 8:34

5M ago8:34

8:34

Darren Weale interviews Ian Wood of Ian Wood Property, an Orpington-based estate agent who sponsors the Bromley Buzz podcast. We interviewed Ian at Westcombe Park Rugby Club, which he also sponsors. Ian's company works across residential property and commercial property, including helping franchises and businesses equip, fit out, and launch new com…

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Episode 155: Carnival Coffee Roasters and a Roving Rainbow 35:37

5M ago35:37

35:37

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley, and are joined by Jacqui Weale. The episode is rather coffee-dominated, with an interview with Jane from Carnival Coffee Roasters in Penge, talks about Roving Rainbow, a new emblem of positivity, and the upcoming Let's Talk Better event on 22nd February, theme 'Celebrating Positiv…

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Episode 154: Mercedes Yearley and Mindful Theatre for the Soul 20:49

6M ago20:49

20:49

Jacqui Weale interviews Mercedes Yearley, whose Quest Soul Theatre has celebrated its first anniversary, providing a special outlet for people in Bromley to meet and express themselves through the medium of theatre. She also co-runs the inclusive, dementia-friendly Connections Cafe monthly in Bromley in partnership with Radfield Home Care. We are s…

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Episode 153: Bromley Buzz does Mindset Matters and #iweigh! 30:59

6M ago30:59

30:59

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about health, mental health and wellbeing at length following Darren's attending a terrific debut UK iweigh 'Move for your mind' event. Plus local news and events, including Bromley Little Theatre's fundraising campaign, and the Let's Talk Better event on 22nd February, th…

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Episode 152: Wellness, coffee, and the return of the Emperor 30:07

6M ago30:07

30:07

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about aspects of wellness including iweigh, and Owen O'Kane's new book on self-therapy, how to get bonus coffee, local events, and briefly reprise panto roles from 2023. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleyb…

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Episode 151: Calendar Girls, Carnival Coffee Roasters, and Custard Fish 37:27

6M ago37:27

37:27

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We review Calendar Girls, now on at the Churchill Theatre until 13 January, tickets here, and as ever talk about local positive news and events, and upcoming interviews, such as canine expert, broadcaster and celebrity Anna Webb, Carnival Coffee Roasters, and actor Zoe Tapper. We …

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Episode 150: Happy New 2024: Keston Collectables and Girls Rugby 32:18

6M ago32:18

32:18

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We welcome 2024 and reflect on recent Bromley events and upcoming ones, added to our website What's On page, from Keston's Antiques, Vintage & Collectables Fairs to Bromley Rugby Club's girls taster sessions and more, including Zeenat's new 30-day Mindfulness Challenge. We are spr…

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Episode 149: Joëlle’s of Chislehurst, panettone and people 13:37

7M ago13:37

13:37

Zeenat Noorani interviews Joelle, owner of Joelle's in Chislehurst, an independent delicatessen and coffee house. As the interview reveals, the establishment is a favourite of Zeenat's and co-Bromley Buzz presenter, Darren Weale. Take a listen, and find out why, We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our webs…

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Episode 148: Dames, Divas, and Dennis of Penge 24:25

7M ago24:25

24:25

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. For this episode at a pantomime time of year, Dames and Divas come under discussion. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, a…

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Episode 147: Chris Woodley, a writer Back In Bromley 52:37

7M ago52:37

52:37

Zeenat Noorani interviews Chris Woodley, a writer with Bromley roots., on the night they visited Bromley Little Theatre. Chris talks about his life, career, sexuality, and, of course, Bromley. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are …

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Episode 146: Zidan Miah of Bromley and Rayo Vallecano - touching grass 24:24

8M ago24:24

24:24

Darren Weale interviews Zidan Miah, a Rayo Vallecano footballer with Bromley roots. We interviewed Zidan previously in episode 94. Speaking in Bromley's Shampan restaurant, Zidan talks about various aspects of his life, and in particular his experience of injuries and recovery, and how keen he is to 'touch grass' again. We are spreading the love! D…

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Episode 145: Bromley Above And Beyond 59:15

8M ago59:15

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Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk, along with Buzz colleague Sarah Marsh-Collings, about our night at the inaugural Above and Beyond Bromley Business Awards (ABBBA's), and we hear from Founder Lauretta Wright; MC Paul Andrews; award-winners the Bromley Children and Families Voluntary Sector Forum's Sammy B…

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Episode 144: Marble Cake - thoughtful theatre 42:57

8M ago42:57

42:57

Zeenat Noorani interviews Nathaniel Allen and Olivia Penhallow of the Chequered Theatre Co, co-writers and stars of the theatre production Marble Cake, which they recently performed at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley's Studio, and which was co-produced with Creative Learning, creating something that is "bigger than us" and baring their souls in do…

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Episode 143: Councillor insights: Sam Webber and Graeme Casey, Bromley Town Centre. 25:24

8M ago25:24

25:24

Darren Weale interviews Bromley Town Centre Councillors Sam Webber and Graeme Casey. Sam and Graeme reminisce on their journeys leading to becoming Councillors, and what they now do as a result. From volunteering to committee work, and to sleeping out, there is a lot for them to do. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You ca…

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Episode 142: Terra Firma Landscapes: Making people’s outdoor dreams a reality 14:25

8M ago14:25

14:25

Darren Weale interviews Luke Richards and Luke Russell from Bromley Buzz sponsors Terra Firma Landscapes. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The Bromley Buzz podcast is sponsor…

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Episode 141: Bromley Well and Bromley Self-Care Week 32:12

8M ago32:12

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Zeenat Noorani interviews Nicola Fishman of Bromley Well, ahead of Bromley Self-Care Week. Details here. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. #bromleybuzz #ProudOfBromley…

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Episode 140: Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Chislehurst 27:16

9M ago27:16

27:16

Darren Weale interviews Emily Jane Ashford of Nuffield Health Fitness and Wellbeing Chislehurst. There is a lot of healthy talk! From the Aqua Ladies to Nuffield as a health charity, the Joint pain and Move together programmes, research, tackling stigma, community and physical and mental health, a lot of ground is covered. We are spreading the love…

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Episode 139: A golden period for Bromley? 42:28

9M ago42:28

42:28

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We reflect on the BigJalebi Diwali Charity Ball and Auction, Quest Soul Theatre's 'Murder At Fat Stan's, and the House Of Hounds in Petts Wood. Plus, Paws in the Park, double rainbows, and Delphine of Caredogs. We talk about seeing 'Marble Cake' in the Churchill Theatre studio, an…

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Episode 138: Colin Smith, Leader of Bromley Council 44:12

9M ago44:12

44:12

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani interview the Leader of Bromley Council, Cllr Colin Smith. We talk about topics including what the Council does, being a Councillor, and what Colin does in his down time. We ask about his roots and life, and becoming a Councillor. He shares what he considers is special about Bromley and how residents can help the Cou…

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Episode 137: TEDx Beckenham and more life in Bromley 41:39

9M ago41:39

41:39

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley, including an interview with Ronke Kokoruwe and Richard Jones, recorded on the day they co-hosted the debut TEDx Beckenham event. We range across many more topics and events in Bromley and beyond, from BBC Radio London to Love Da Beat Radio in Penge, BNI Lightning, Mercedes Yearley…

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Episode 136: Sumeet Jalan, BigJalebi, and a starry night in Bromley for Diwali 9:51

9M ago9:51

9:51

Darren Weale interviews Sumeet Jalan of BigJalebi, ahead of the BigJalebi Diwali Charity Ball and Auction on 29th October at Oakley House on Bromley Common. Sumeet talks about why he created this event, featuring a 15-course menu by a Michelin-starred chef, the Bollywood Dancers, and the Britain's Got Talent winning illusionist, Richard Jones, and …

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Episode 135: Charles Darwin at Down House Part 3 - Darwin’s living landscape laboratory 32:39

9M ago32:39

32:39

Darren Weale and Sarah Marsh-Collings visit the former home of Charles Darwin in Bromley, Down House. This episode is recorded in the gardens, Darwin's 'living landscape laboratory', home to Darwin's experiments and observations in biodiversity and his 'genius earthworm theory', and, now, cream teas! We are with Tessa Kilgariff, Collections Curator…

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Episode 134: Charles Darwin at Down House Part 2 - Inside downstairs, and a slide.... 24:25

9M ago24:25

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Darren Weale and Sarah Marsh-Collings visit the former home of Charles Darwin in Bromley, Down House. This episode is recorded inside the home with Tessa Kilgariff, Collections Curator for South London for English Heritage, and Antony O'Rourke, Head Gardener. It begins by the staircase in the inner hallway, and we talk about the slide Charles Darwi…

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Episode 133: Charles Darwin at Down House Part 1 - Outside looking in 11:22

9M ago11:22

11:22

Darren Weale and Sarah Marsh-Collings visit the former home of Charles Darwin in Bromley, Down House. This episode is recorded outside the home with Tessa Kilgariff, Collections Curator for South London for English Heritage, and Antony O'Rourke, Head Gardener. The conversation ranges across their roles and backgrounds, an introduction to Charles Da…

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Episode 132: Bromley Newsbeat, Merchant of Venice 1936, and Radfield Home Care 48:49

9M ago48:49

48:49

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley, with guest Simi Ghuman of Radfield Home Care. We have a 'Newsbeat' theme this week, drawing on fellow media channels in the borough, and cover local news and events, including from our website What's On page. We have Zeenat's regular weekly affirmation. We are spreading the love! …

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Episode 131: Trailer for Down House interviews 1:19

10M ago1:19

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Darren Weale and Sarah Marsh-Collings recently visited the former home of Charles Darwin in Bromley, Down House. When we interviewed Head Gardener Antony O'Rourke, one particular extract from the interview with him best captured the joy of the visit and the very special place, curated by English Heritage and open to the public. This audio is of tho…

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