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Bromley Buzz Episode 237: Bromley Buzz Founder Darren Weale interviewedDarren Weale is, for the first time on the podcast he founded, interviewed. The interviewer/interviewee seats were unexpectedly swapped with Jaya and Aimee at the Newman Flexible Workspace ahead of their Hats, Horses and Handshakes networking event on 17 June. The full recording will be published separately. This episode follows an extract from that interview session which was used, as episode 236, to share the event in advance. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, wher...

2025-06-2033 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 236: The Just before 17 June Hats, Horses, and Handshakes event oneDarren Weale talks with Jaya and Aimee at the Newman Flexible Workspace ahead of their Hats, Horses and Handshakes networking event on 17 June. This is a special 'interim episode' taken from a longer recording which will be published in separately, and which also contains an interview with the Founder of the Bromley Buzz podcast - Darren. Event link 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...

2025-06-1609 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 211: Lolli's Bromley: not just a sweet shopDarren Weale interviews Darren Springer, owner of Lolli's Sweet Shop in Bromley town centre. An independent retailer, Lolli's has an impressive variety of stock and it is a joy to listen to this insight into a world of confectionary. There is much more to Lolli's than sweets alone, including fundraising for charities such as Natasha's. 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 Bromle...

2025-01-1719 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 155: Carnival Coffee Roasters and a Roving RainbowDarren 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 Positivity', and sponsored by Radfield Home Care. We cover lots more Bromley goodness, including Penge's lovely magazine, Tales From The Glass Asylum. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bro...

2024-02-0835 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 153: Bromley Buzz does Mindset Matters and #iweigh!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, theme 'Celebrating Positivity', and sponsored by Radfield Home Care. 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 Ins...

2024-01-2530 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 138: Colin Smith, Leader of Bromley CouncilDarren 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 Council. The Council HQ relocation is discussed, as is Bromley's tree-planting, the Council Loneliness Strategy, TEDx Beckenham, and Darren suggests a place Colin can get a really good sandwich, Mustard in Bickley! We are spreading the...

2023-10-2744 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 130: Talking Better, Diwali, and Hot StuffDarren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley. We cover the recent Let's Talk Better event, the upcoming BigJalebi Charity Ball and Auction - tickets here, and cover even more local news and events than usual, including from our website What's On page. In particular, December's Aladdin pantomime - tickets here. We have Zeenat's regular weekly affirmation, this time guest created by Darren and referring to the phoenix. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.u...

2023-10-0137 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 127: Fire Fighters, Cadets, and a Phoenix AffirmationZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale share the latest buzz about Bromley. We have interviews with fire fighters at the Orpington Fire Brigade Open Day, and as usual cover lots of local news and events, including from our website What's On page. We have Zeenat's regular weekly affirmation, this time guest created by Darren and referring to the phoenix. 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...

2023-09-161h 09

Bromley Buzz Episode 122: Our Bromley magazine, Capulets, Montagues and Bromley LatesZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk about a recent BR1 Lates wellbeing event, and interview Mercedes Yearley of Quest Soul Theatre, sample her show at the event, and talk with an organiser, Steven Smith of Community Links Bromley. Zeenat mentions seeing Neurodiversity 2023 umbrellas, and we celebrate the new Our Bromley magazine, and lots of local news and events from our website What's On page, including the upcoming Produce Show in Chelsfield, and at Hayes Cricket Club, and other sporting occasions. We welcome the new Zaika Restaurant in Orpington, and...

2023-08-1254 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 107: Poetry and Orpington Literary FestivalDarren Weale interviews poet Richard Bowdery at the Orpington Record Store and Cafe, ahead of the Orpington Literary Festival which runs from 15th to 21st May. We talk about poetry, poetry therapy, and Richard reads two poems from his book 'Let Sleeping Dogs Stand', plus one from Darren (written on the day), and another by Nikita Gill. Richard talks about his 'poetry for those who don't read poetry', mental health, Barney the spaniel, many poets (Theresa Lola, Pam Ayres, TS Elliott, Ezra Pound, Edward Lear, Dylan Thomas , Thomas Hardy, and Wordsworth), and Richard offers tips for so...

2023-04-2936 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 104: Let’s Talk Better at Bromley Voluntary AssemblyZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale share the latest buzz about Bromley. We feature the recent Bromley Voluntary Sector Assembly held at Community House by Community Links Bromley. The excerpt from the event is of Zeenat and Darren talking about their #LetsTalkBetter campaign, which was launched in Bromley on 24th February 2023. The campaign is supporting locally-based charity CASPA, and the Let's Talk Better website is 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...

2023-04-0819 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 102: Lesnes Abbey and the heart of a PrincessZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale share the latest buzz about Bromley, with a little help from Sarah Marsh-Collings. It's been busy in Bromley. In a packed show, we cover an outing with Sarah and friend of the show Chandra Sharma. to the EEL Kent networking event at the Shampan restaurant in Westerham. Our third regular column in the County Chronicle magazine comes up, with reference to the Let's Talk Better campaign launch, and Westcombe Park RFC's recent championship triumph, and Sarah and Zeenat taking in Titanic The Musical at the Churchill Theatre, and meeting Jemima from the te...

2023-03-2441 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 98: Vibe Arts Theatre SchoolDarren Weale visits the Vibe Arts Theatre School Bromley centre at Bickley Park School and interviews the founders of Vibe Arts, Matthew and Alex, and students Willow, age 14, Amelia, 10, and Samuel, 11. Darren would like to add here, "I loved the whole experience! Willow, Amelia and Samuel were especially great to talk to." Matthew and Alex share their pride and emotional involvement in what they are doing, and, with a class in progress in the background, talk about numerous topics, from their 'tiny tiny classes' for the very young that lead on to 'Junior Vibe', to the "incredible s...

2023-02-2522 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 96: Actor Robert Daws: bringing PG Wodehouse to BromleyDarren Weale interviews the actor Robert Daws, who appears in a new show, Wodehouse In Wonderland, which runs at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley between 9th and11th March. Tickets here. Robert has acted in many, many roles, but clearly Wodehouse is dear to his heart, and as he says, he had a big hand in creating this show, which will go on to run in the US and India in future. This will be a return to the Churchill Theatre for Robert (where he was last seen, murdered (!), in an Agatha Christie play). Robert talks about t...

2023-02-1023 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 95: Signature Care Home, Menopause The Musical 2, and The Alzheimer’s DiariesZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk with Joe at the Bridge House Theatre in Penge about their upcoming shows; journalist Susan Elkin about her new book, The Alzheimer's Diaries, and Courtney from the Signature Care Home in Beckenham. We reflect on our current food and drink hamper competition with Laura's Larder (ending 17th February), and cover, as ever, lots of news and events around Bromley. Plus we have Zeenat's regular Affirmation. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on...

2023-02-0343 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 93: Zidan Miah, ocelots and Laura’s Larder competitionZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk with former Bromley resident and footballer Zidan Miah, now with Rayo Vallecano, our food and drink hamper competition with Laura's Larder, and cover, as ever, lots of news and events around Bromley for the New Year. Moving outside Bromley, we touch upon visiting the lovely Hemsley Conservation Centre in Kent, and meeting their meerkats, squirrel monkeys, ocelot, lemurs, tapirs and more. Plus we have Zeenat's regular Affirmation. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can f...

2023-01-2059 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 92: Parisa Wright, Bromley Greener and Cleaner HubZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale interview Parisa Wright, Founder of the Bromley Greener and Cleaner Hub. Parisa shares the wide range of green activities and services provided by the hub, and the journey from passion project to its presence in The Glades shopping centre and charity status, providing a home in Bromley for a Library of Things (karaoke machine, hedge trimmer or carpet cleaner, anyone?), and the opportunities to help it grow further. Please note: the interview was recorded over a week before this publication and dates re. events and vacancies may have passed. You can...

2023-01-1223 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 91: Greener, Cleaner, Happy New 2023Zeenat Noorani and Darren Weale share the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk with Parisa Wright from the Bromley Greener and Cleaner Hub and cover, as ever, lots of news and events around Bromley for the New Year. Plus we have Zeenat's regular Affirmation. 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

2023-01-0646 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 90: David Walker of Bromley Third Sector EnterpriseDarren Weale interviews David Walker, Chief Executive of Bromley Third Sector Enterprise (BTSE). David talks about the work BTSE and its partners are doing to help people in general and especially during the current cost of living crisis. He mentions local warm centres and the interactive map of them on the Bromley Well website and the Together Through Winter leaflet. More topical subjects include supporting carers of all ages and needs, local foodbanks, and volunteering. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bro...

2022-12-2914 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 89: Bromley’s Oliver Anderson single releaseDarren Weale interviews Oliver Anderson, singer-songwriter winner of Bromley's Got Talent 2022. This episode is published on the day of release of his new single 'Surrender'. Oliver talks about his upbringing and influences, performing at Priory Live, the Bromley music scene, and more. Mentions are made of fellow acts Hell On Tap and Iamcoffee, and venues such as The Barrel and Horn and The Swan. 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 als...

2022-12-2312 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 88: Bromley Well, Bethlem Art Fair, and seasonal nailsZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale discuss the latest buzz about Bromley. We talk with artist Leon Bailey about the Bethlem Art Fair 2022 recently launched with the Beckenham Business Association, and with David Walker, Chief Executive of Bromley Third Sector Enterprise about Bromley Well and local help for those most affected by the cost of living crisis. Zeenat reflects on the milestone of 100 episodes of her Mindset Matters show due live on 16th December. We cover lots of local content from Darren's first meal at the newly opened Dorothy & Marshall restaurant in Bromley, to the upcoming meeting of Chel...

2022-12-1540 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 87: Christmas, Toast, and hygiene kindnessZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale discuss the latest buzz about Bromley. From Jack and the Beanstalk at the Churchill Theatre to Toast at Bromley Little Theatre, events at Start Up Bromley, Life In Bromley magazine's star letter about a random act of kindness for Bromley's Hygiene Bank, we talk, as usual, about a lot of what is going on in Bromley. Plus we have Zeenat's regular Affirmation. 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 loca...

2022-12-0836 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 86: Anton Du BekeZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale talk with professional dancer, singer, actor and Strictly Come Dancing judge Anton Du Beke ahead of his appearances at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley in the Jack and the Beanstalk pantomime which runs 4th to 31st December 2022. Tickets 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

2022-12-0310 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 85: Life In Bromley, Michelle Obama, and period pantsZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale discuss the latest buzz about Bromley, over a glass of wine or two. Much gets talked about from chili paneer at the Copper Ceylon restaurant; a charity sweepstake by Community Links Bromley; Darren and Zeenat in Life In Bromley magazine, with Darren being grilled about what he wrote, by Zeenat! We refer to the panto at the Churchill Theatre (and its 45th anniversary display) and our interview with Lloyd Hollett, and also to Bromley Little Theatre, and kebabs from Plaistow. This week's Affirmation comes from Michelle Obama. We are spr...

2022-12-0232 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 84: Lloyd Hollett, the Comedy Wordsmith, on pantomimeZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale interview 'The Comedy Wordsmith', Lloyd Hollett, actor in and co-writer of the panto Jack and the Beanstalk, which runs at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley between 4th and 23rd December, tickets here. How he will weave 75 Bromley shops from The Glades shopping centre into the script is something we are very curious to see! Lloyd also treats us to a sample of voices from comedy and the stage, including the comedy language Unwinese, or Gobbledygook. You can listen to our interviews with Lloyd's fellow Jack and the Beanstalk stars Anton Du Beke he...

2022-11-3013 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 83: Cockermouth, Coney Hall, and Classic Movie ThemesZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, from Zeenat's Bromley home. We talk about loads of events and local activities, from Christmas lights to the Everybreath fundraiser on 3rd December, the Mayor of Bromley's Ball, and more. Plus, we share Zeenat's regular affirmation. 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

2022-11-2427 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 82: Rhiane Drummond, panto PrincessZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale interview actor our first Princess! We talk with actor Rhiane Drummond who appears in Jack and the Beanstalk at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley between 4th and 31st December 2022. We talk outfits, acting at a venue not far from Rhiane's home, nervousness, her inspiration, appearing in Dreamgirls, and constant wig and costume changes. You can hear our interview with Rhiane's fellow cast member, Anton Du Beke, in episode 42 of the Bromley Buzz podcast here. Tickets here. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz...

2022-11-1811 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 81: Oliver Boot from The Mirror Crack’d at the Churchill TheatreDarren Weale interviews actor Oliver Boot ahead of the play The Mirror Crack'd, playing at Bromley's Churchill Theatre from 22nd to 26th November. Oliver plays Inspector Craddock, who will be investigating together with the iconic Miss Marple in this murder mystery from the Queen of Crime, Agatha Christie. Oliver talks about the role of Detective Inspector Craddock, the set, Agatha Christie's legacy, and shares a lovely thought, "I could do this forever, it's such a great play." Tickets here. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can...

2022-11-1011 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 80: Ellie Reeves, MPZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale interview Ellie Reeves, Member of Parliament for Lewisham West and Penge, from the Bridge House Theatre in Penge. The discussion covers numerous topics from Pengemas to the Penge Festival, the 'brilliant sense of community' in Penge, the local Foodbank, and Ellie's casework as an MP. She relates her journey to becoming an MP, which gives her 'never a dull moment', and her role as shadow Justice Minister. With that workload, it is hardly surprising that we talk about Ellie's work-life balance, and about her being a woman in parliament. We are...

2022-11-0331 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 79: Wellbeing, Cllr Simon Jeal, and Kraftwerk in PengeZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, from a Bromley home. We talk about loads of events and local activities, interview Cllr Simon Jeal, also Chair of the Penge Festival, visit Revolution Records, a lovely record shop in Penge, and meet with shop dog Pepsi, while Kraftwerk plays in the background. Plus, we share Zeenat's regular affirmation. 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 Ins...

2022-10-2755 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 78: Let’s Talk and The Octopus LadyZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, from the Newman Flexible Workspace. Along with lots of news, and introducing Bromley to our Let's Talk campaign, we talk with The Octopus Lady! Plus we have Zeenat's regular affirmation. 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

2022-10-2033 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 77: Best Exotic Marigold Bromley, with Rula LenskaZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, from the Newman Flexible Workspace. We hear about window cleaning at Biggin Hill airport on site from Jason Murrell of Jade Window Cleaning and Support Services, interview Rula Lenska ahead of her starring in the Best Exotic Marigold Hotel at the Churchill Theatre (18-22 October), talk about dog parties, hiring a hedge trimmer from Bromley's Library of Things in The Glades shopping Centre, and many more things happening in Bromley. As the show closes, Zeenat comes over very Transylvanian as Dracula is coming in November to t...

2022-10-1351 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 76: Coconut latte’s, Black History Month, and Penge Pride PicnicZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, from the Newman Flexible Workspace, aided by breakfast bought at Laura's Larder in Petts Wood (and Grace 40 in Bromley's East Street!). We hear from Cllr Simon Jeal, Chair of Penge Festival and Millie Knight, Chair of the Friends of Cator and Alexander Park. It is Black History Month, and we interview Bromley-resident and Founder of the Black Heroes Foundation, Joyce Fraser OBE. She talks about their upcoming play, The Story of Claudia Jones, at the Canada Water Theatre on 15th October. Tickets here. We have Zeenat's...

2022-10-0659 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 75: Screams and Moonage DaydreamsZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, from the Newman Flexible Workspace, aided by breakfast bought at Laura's Larder in Petts Wood. We start with a theatrical scream from Theatre 62 and talk about their upcoming shows and hear from two actors in previous show Dangerous Corner. One of them, Mercedes Yearley, has started Quest Soul Theatre, a non-performance group to boost mental health, based in West Wickham. We hear from Joe at the Bridge House Theatre in Penge, discuss what to choose from the Library of Things in The Glades shopping centre, and ta...

2022-09-2949 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 74: Macmillan sparkles in BromleyZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, from the Newman Flexible Workspace, following their coffee and cake (a lot of them) event fundraising for Macmillan Cancer Support. Aimee and Jaya join us from the Workspace, and as our guests they sparkle as they read out Zeenat's regular affirmation. and provide the closing 'buzz for the episode', as well as starting rumours of their doing another charity run.... Fellow guest Chandra Sharma of Elmcroft Business Services talks about his own upcoming Macmillan coffee morning - in Swanley on Wednesday 28th September. Aimee and Jaya re...

2022-09-2227 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 73: Anton Du Beke, Start Up Bromley and Biggin Hill downpourZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, from the Newman Flexible Workspace. We interview dancer and Strictly Come Dancing Judge Anton Du Beke ahead of his run in the Churchill Theatre's annual pantomime, Jack and the Beanstalk. Zeenat goes up in the world and gets soaked with Jade Window Cleaning at Biggin Hill airport, and we catch up with diners and Haran, owner, on the 2nd anniversary of the Copper Ceylon restaurant. We have content from the Start Up Bromley Introduction To Podcasting session - run by us! - including an interview involving at...

2022-09-1555 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 72: Caredogs, Chinese Lions, and Penge street artZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, from the Newman Flexible Workspace (and wish Jaya there a happy 21st birthday). We cover lots of upcoming local events from our website What's On page (and some things not yet added). We hear from Delphine, Founder of the Caredogs Charity, at Paws in the Park, talk about Strictly Come Dancing, the Rev. Richard Coles 'Audience With' at the Churchill Theatre, Bromley FC and their manager Andy Woodman, recently on the Mindset Matters show, Crystal Palace Dinosaurs, and Blackadder and other new season shows coming to Bromley Little Th...

2022-09-0757 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 71: London Calling street art to PengeDarren Weale interviews the man behind London Calling and the street art phenomenon that is Penge, from one of the street art hubs there, the, now, visually stunning upper floors of the Blenheim Centre car park. He explains how this 'unconventional gallery' and London Calling came about and grew to being the biggest artistic endeavour of its kind in the UK. This particular installation (a side project!) is delivered with Clarion Housing Group and Hadley Housing Group. Read more on London Calling's street art work in Penge and Anerley in 2021 here. It was good to learn that...

2022-08-2818 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 70: Orpington Wellbeing Cafe launchZeenat Noorani (with a word or two from Darren Weale) present interviews with staff from the recent launch of the Orpington Wellbeing Cafe, an initiative that is the first of its kind in England! It is open every other Thursday between 11am and 1pm in Orpington Methodist Church, Sevenoaks Road, Orpington BR6 9JH - telephone 01689329027. We interviewed Joanne Messenger, Senior Co-ordinator for the Orpington Primary Care Network (PCN), and then Silvia Vajzerova, Network Coordinator for BPCNs Clinical Directors, NHS South East London Clinical Commissioning Group, together with Dr Prema Ravi, Chelsfield Surgery GP Principal, and DFFP Clinical...

2022-08-2118 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 69: with Philip Tagoe of the Bromley Beacon AcademyDarren Weale talks with Philip Tagoe, Head of School of Bromley Beacon Academy, on their students and in particular work being done on repairing and sending bicycles and motorcycles to Africa. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter. #bromleybuzz #ProudOfBromley

2022-08-1216 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 68: Dogs, Dance and BikesZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, in the company of some small dogs in West Wickham. We talk a lot about the Magpie Dance Global Moves and Grooves - A Festival of Dance and Culture, and hear from Artistic Director Alison Ferrao. We interview Philip Tagoe, Head of School of Bromley Beacon Academy, on their students and in particular work being done on repairing and sending bicycles and motorcycles to Africa. We hear Theresa Lola's introduction to the Young Poets of London recent day of poetry readings and workshops (and skat...

2022-08-071h 11

Bromley Buzz Episode 67: Magpie DanceDarren Weale talks with Alison Ferrao, Artistic Director of Magpie Dance ahead of their show 'Global Moves and Grooves - A Festival of Dance and Culture' on 31st July - see their upcoming performances here. The show also marks the closing night of the Bromley Arts Festival for 2022. We talk about the history and growth of Magpie Dance, the value of volunteering, Alison having started with Magpie Dance as a volunteer, and much more. It was particularly apt that we recently saw Magpie Dance perform at the Community Links Bromley Volunteer Awards. Alison has gone from making...

2022-07-2718 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 66: Bowie, Jim Brown, and Orpington Wellbeing CafeZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. It begins with an introduction by Jim Brown at the launch of Bromley Football Club's new club shop, which is named after him. Interviews with Jim and club Chairman Robin Stanton-Gleaves follow. More here. This episode was recorded at Orpington Methodist Church, on the day of the launch of the Orpington Wellbeing Cafe, which offers fortnightly entertainment, social interaction and a hub to access health advice and services for people in Orpington and beyond. Interviews from the event will be released as a separate episode. It wa...

2022-07-2147 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 65: It’s hot stuff in BromleyZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. There is so much on this summer! We cover, or preview, as much as we can, from Beckenham's Taste of the Caribbean Festival where we met author of History Through The Black Experience, Simon Hudson, to the latest Beckenham Business Association event with Chair Jane Rogers at BAU Studios. Zeenat gave a great talk about confidence for business people, and we told attendees all about the Bromley Buzz. There is more on the Bromley Arts Festival and a thank you to the County Chronicle for covering it...

2022-07-1359 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 64: Dreamboats and PetticoatsDarren Weale talks with actor-musician Chloe Edwards-Wood who appears in Dreamboats and Petticoats at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley between 12th-16th July. Tickets here.

2022-07-0809 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 61: Briefcase Full Of Bromley, Beckenham Business AssociationZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. We introduce the new 'Briefcase full of Bromley' which contains things we talk about in the episode, and, for this episode, a harmonica. We interview Jane Rogers, Chair of the Beckenham Business Association, and discuss recent and future events in the borough. All this and much more, plus Zeenat provides her regular empowering question.... We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter...

2022-06-2151 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 60: Janet Lewis MBE, Director of English Youth BalletDarren Weale interviews interviews Miss Janet Lewis, MBE, Founder and Director of the English National Ballet, and a resident of Bromley, from The Orpington Record Store and Cafe in Orpington. Miss Lewis talks about her life and career, becoming an MBE, including dancing with some of the greats of ballet, such as her idol Margot Fonteyne, and the founding of the 'unique' English Youth Ballet in 1998 and what makes it special. The company tours the UK, but it is about to come home to its Bromley base once more. The English Youth Ballet presents A Gala Evening...

2022-06-1526 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 59: Wembley, Jersey Boys, and Community Links BromleyZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. This episode reminisces about Bromley FC winning the FA Trophy at Wembley Stadium - and has crowd noise from when the winning goal was scored by Michael Cheek, and a recap on our interview with Manager Andy Woodman. We review the 'triumph' (yes, we said that) that is The Jersey Boys at the Churchill Theatre and talk with audience members and use an excerpt of our interview with Michael Pickering who plays Frankie Valli. Christopher Evans, Chief Executive of Community Links Bromley, explains what the...

2022-06-0859 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 57: Dr Sam Parrett, CBE, of London South East CollegesDr Sam Parrett CBE is Group Principal and CEO of London & South Education Group, which comprises London South East Colleges with eight campuses across the region and London South East Academies Trust with eight schools across Bromley, Bexley and Surrey. She joins Bromley Buzz podcast co-presenters Zeenat Noorani and Darren Weale on Zoom for a very full interview covering the provision of vocational adult and higher education for over 13,000 students, and offering industry standard facilities and teachers – serving the LSEC ethos of preparing people for working lives. Sam talks about serving young people starting in life...

2022-05-2651 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 56: Mayor of Bromley, Councillor Hannah GreyThe new Mayor of Bromley, Cllr Hannah Grey, talks on her first full day in office to Bromley Buzz podcast co-presenters Zeenat Noorani and Darren Weale. Hannah shares her love of the people of the borough, and introduces her chosen Mayoral charities, Everybreath and Bromley Care Leavers Come Dine with Us Project. She talks about her upcoming Ukrainian event, the Mayor's Ball on 19th November at Oakley House, the Volunteers Day, her team including Deputy Mayor Cllr Christine Harris, and Chaplain Major Angela Strickland of the Salvation Army’s Bromley Temple. People, passion and progress - her inau...

2022-05-2142 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 55: Romans, Drag, and Cup FinalZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. This episode features interviews with Andy Woodman, Manager of Bromley FC ahead of the FA Trophy final, drag artist That Girl from the monthly Drag Bingo at the Bridge House Theatre in Penge, and Dr Brian Philp at the Crofton Roman Villa in Orpington. All this and much more, plus Zeenat provides her regular empowering question.... We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter...

2022-05-191h 09

Bromley Buzz Episode 54: Andy Woodman, Bromley FC Manager, before Wembley finalBromley is on its way to Wembley! Bromley Football Club to be precise. Zeenat Noorani and Darren Weale talk with Ravens' Manager Andy Woodman ahead of the FA Trophy Final at Wembley on Sunday 22nd May, in one of the most significant games in the one hundred and thirty year history of the club. Thanks to the club and to Head of Marketing, Charlotte Richardson, who also speaks in the interview. Also, we wished Andy and the club the very best of luck on Sunday. Go to the game if you can: tickets ava...

2022-05-1617 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 53: LGBTQ+ and Bromley, Bethlem and moreZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. This episode features interviews with Alex Thomas of Metro Charity which provides services and get togethers, sometimes with guest dog, for eligible LGBTQ+ people in Bromley, and ours and audience views of A Murder Is Announced at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, on until 14th May. We visited the Bethlem Museum of the Mind and Bethlem Art Gallery and talk at length about that profound experience, and we reflect on the recent Council elections, U3A in Bromley, a visit to the Farmers Market at Biggin Hill...

2022-05-111h 02

Bromley Buzz Episode 52: Chislehurst, Bromley Arts Festival and deep-fried mars barsZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. This episode features interviews from the Steering Committee of the Bromley Arts Festival (1st-31st July) and with 'serial volunteers' Alison Stammers and Michael Jack of the Chislehurst Matters party ahead of the 5th May local elections. Rather than talk about what they're campaigning on, we talk about their background, their community, and how to start a political party! Plus we discover their favourite dishes at Ginger Spices. We accidentally welcome Sophie of the Newman Flexible Workspace (where we recorded) to the show, learn where...

2022-05-0351 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 51: Gareth Bacon, MP for OrpingtonZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale talk exclusively with Gareth Bacon, Member of Parliament for Orpington - who also joined us as guest co-presenter in episode 31 of the Bromley Buzz podcast here and is interviewed at Orpington Football Club in episode 28 here. We learn about Gareth's life and career, his interest in politics and sport, and his journey to becoming MP for Orpington via being a member of the Greater London Authority, and now, newly, Parliamentary Private Secretary to Jacob Rees-Mogg. We ask what an MP does, and what is dominating Gareth's 300 emails-a-day postbag from his constituents. Gareth tal...

2022-04-2759 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 50: Ramadan, Art launch, Life In Bromley, and Looking Good DeadZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. What did a member of the audience and the Bromley Buzz presenting duo think of Looking Good Dead at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley (on until 23rd April)? What was the Community Iftar at the Al-Emaan Centre in Keston? What did local artist Beci Ward have to say about her new mural at the GPO Orpington? Listen to the answers to these questions in the new episode of the Bromley Buzz podcast, and hear Lauretta Wright, Editor of Life In Bromley magazine, read out her editorial intr...

2022-04-2147 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 49 with special guest Gareth Bacon MP, Charles Darwin school, Westcombe Park RFC and Rocky Horror!Zeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, with special guest co-presenter Gareth Bacon MP, in an episode recorded in his Orpington constituency office. This week's Bromley Buzzes include the Rocky Horror Show on at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley until Saturday 16th April, and we present two audience reviews. We talk with a Charles Darwin school teacher about a student showcase at Bromley Picturehouse, and the Chairman of Westcombe Park Rugby Club. All this plus What's On, News from the News Shopper and South London Press selected by Gareth, micro breweries, Drag Bingo at...

2022-04-1350 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 48: Childrens Business Fair, Oti Mabuse, Adam Woodyatt and moreZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. What do actor Adam Woodyatt - appearing 18-23 April in Looking Good Dead at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley - and musician Rag 'n' Bone Man have in common? What did Darren say which completely threw Adam? What did we learn from dancer Oti Mabuse ahead of her I Am Here show there on 15th June, in just 7 minutes? We interview both and have answers to these questions in the new episode of the Bromley Buzz podcast. The show also features Holocaust survivor Ziggi Ship...

2022-04-0751 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 47: Interview with the Rocky Horror Show’s Frank N FurterDarren Weale talks with actor Stephen Webb, who plays the role of Frank N Furter ahead of the Rocky Horror Show's run at Bromley's Churchill Theatre between 11th and 16th April. He talks about the iconic story, the impact of wearing heels, feeling like Mick Jagger, and how his fiancee reacted to his new stage outfit. Stephen says, "It is the best thing I have done in my life... the audience are another character in the show." Stephen describes meeting show creator Richard O'Brien and offers advice on outfits for any Frank N Furter imitators, and he...

2022-04-0113 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 46 - Community Green Hub opens, Love Da Beat Radio, and moreZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. In a show introduced in Polish by Joanna of the Polo Market in Bromley, We cover the launch of the Community Green Hub in The Glades in Bromley, visit Love Da Beat Radio in Penge, and regret the absence of prosecco when recording the show. We cover lots of What’s On, including at West Wickham’s Theatre 62. Zeenat provides her regular empowering question. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

2022-03-2550 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 44: Bob Stewart, MP for Beckenham, interviewedColonel Bob Stewart, DSO, is the Member of Parliament for Beckenham. He said to us, "Give a politician a platform and he just goes on." It was a pleasure to give Bob a platform, as he is a fascinating interviewee. In a candid and at times touching interview via Zoom with Darren Weale and Sarah Marsh-Collings, Bob talked about his military career including some of its most harrowing moments, his interest in the welfare of ex soldiers and he tells "stories I wish people would hear", touches on the 106th Royal Artillery at Grove Park (interview with W...

2022-03-1658 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 43: Talking with two local MP’s, and interviews from Orpington FC and Laura’s Larder 2nd anniversaryZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. Beckenham member of parliament Bob Stewart tells us about his love of Bromley and Beckenham in an excerpt from a full interview to be published soon, and we go pitch side to Orpington Football Club (more in episode 15) to interview 'sports fanatic' Gareth Bacon, MP for Orpington, and speak with new club sponsor Surinder Manak of Manak's solicitors, new Trustee Neil, and Simon Morris on the club's SEN team. Other show content includes Start Up Bromley, Blackheath and Bromley Harriers, the British Blues Exhibition and B...

2022-03-1056 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 40: Johannes Radebe, Waitress and Hairspray musicals, Rotary Bromley and moreZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. We talk about two exciting nights at the Churchill Theatre including, in Stop Press! at the end of the show, audience members take on the musical Waitress, which runs until Saturday 26th February (tickets here), and we talk with actor Paul Hutton who appeared in Hairspray, which is now touring elsewhere in the UK. Before that, we get very excited talking exclusively with dancer Johannes Radebe before his Freedom show tours the UK and lands in Bromley on 30th March (tickets here). We speak with people at t...

2022-02-2353 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 39: interview with Sir Bob Neill MPSir Bob Neill is the Member of Parliament for Bromley and Chislehurst. Appropriately as Sir Bob is a supporter of the Arts, Darren Weale and Sarah Marsh-Collings interview him at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley when the Churchill Singers are rehearsing nearby. We talk about his life including his career as a barrister – “a tidied up version of Rumpole of the Bailey” – when he discovered that a famous crime was plotted in Chislehurst. Sir Bob talks about what an MP does, how he became one, and then becoming a Minister of State. He describes the value of MP’s, hi...

2022-02-1946 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 36 - with Sir Bob Neill, MP; CASPA; and HairsprayZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. We talk about two exciting nights at the Churchill Theatre including Hairspray, which runs until Saturday 12th February, with help from audience members who we talk to after the show, on their way to... buy tickets to see it again. Seriously. What does Sir Bob Neill, MP for Bromley and Chislehurst, love about Bromley? Listen to him talk on that topic in an excerpt from the full interview to follow separately. We also talk with staff from the charity CASPA, which provides support to autist...

2022-02-0953 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 35: Loneliness is everybody’s business - interview with Councillor Aisha CuthbertDarren Weale interviews Councillor Aisha Cuthbert about Bromley's Tackling Loneliness Strategy. Corrections from the audio - Aisha is Tackling Loneliness Champion, not Loneliness Champion, and the late MP involved in the initiative nationally was Jo Cox, not Jo Good. Aisha explains her personal reasons for taking up this role, the importance of mental health, and talks about plans including Community Champions, a new directory, the Tackling Loneliness page, and the importance of Community Links Bromley. Bromley Well, Age UK Bromley and Greenwich, and the University of the Third Age (U3A) in Bromley are also d...

2022-02-0526 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 34: Tackling Loneliness, Start Up Bromley, CLUEDO, and annoying bathroom habitsZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. Hear an interview sample with Martin and Loretta from the Start Up Bromley team, in which they talk about their business coaching programme and and 'March Madness' which brings with it a conference, a business pitch competition (open for entries until 9th February), a spring marketplace event, and a film about Start Up Bromley. We feature part of an interview to be fully released soon with Bromley's Tackling Loneliness Champion, Cllr Aisha Cuthbert, on the Council's Tackling Loneliness Strategy. We review the Cluedo show at...

2022-02-0257 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 33: Interview with Trustee Omar at the Al-Emaan Centre, KestonIn this episode of the Bromley Buzz podcast, Darren Weale interviews Omar, a Trustee of the Al-Emaan Centre, or Mosque, in Keston, from within the building. Omar explains the meaning of the name of the centre, talks about the call to prayer, and reflects on the history and design of the mosque. A local doctor, Omar provides an insight into his own upbringing and how local Muslim people came together before the centre officially opened in 2016, as it approaches its 6th anniversary in 2022. We take in other topics such as prophetic remedies, the sisters circle, s...

2022-01-3039 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 32 - feat. Al-Emaan Centre and special HITIO Gym guests from NorwayZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. The show starts with the beautiful sounds of part of the Muslim call to prayer recorded live in Bromley - and the show ends with it played in full. That was recorded when we interviewed Trustee Omar from inside the Al-Emaan Centre, or Mosque, in Keston (the full interview to follow in a Special episode) and Norwegians Per Pedersen and Fredrik Bjernaes of the HITIO gym on the opening day of the HITIO gym in Orpington. Along with plenty of other content, we preview another interview tha...

2022-01-2743 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 31: Trackside at Norman Park with Blackheath and Bromley Harriers athletics clubFrom 5 year old athletes, to elite international athletes and Paralympians, Blackheath and Bromley Harriers athletics club is a crucible of talent in the heart of Bromley. Bromley Buzz co-presenter Darren Weale interviews club President Nic Corry and Trustee Chris Hilditch trackside at the Norman Park athletics ground, on a sunny winters day. Nic talks about their new community centre, a project seven years in the making and due to open later in 2022, and that only after the site was scanned for unexploded wartime bombs. Among the sporting highlights, the pole vault team earn a mention, a...

2022-01-2531 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 30 - with Blackheath and Bromley Harriers, Special Chot Poti, Show Racism the Red Card, and West Wickham Village DayZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. The show includes a trackside interview with Nic Corry and Chris Hilditch from Blackheath and Bromley Harriers athletics club, a little more of our chat with dancer Kevin Clifton, and talk of local Indian food. We also discuss Dancing on Ice, Show Racism the Red Card, The Apprentice, Blue Monday, Chislehurst Rotary Club, Bromley snowmen, The Mighty Atom, Life In Bromley magazine, The Orpington Local magazine's local football round up, The Mayor of Bromley appearing on the Mindset Matters show on 28th January, and The Joy of Being Se...

2022-01-2150 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 29: 45 minutes with Kevin Clifton ahead of Burn the Floor at Churchill Theatre 6 February 2022An exclusive Bromley Buzz interview by Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani with dancer Kevin Clifton as he looks forward to performing in Burn the Floor at Bromley's Churchill Theatre on 6th February 2022. Kevin explains why the show, which he co-produces and stars in, means so much to him since he first joined it in 2008, talking about the brilliant costumes and live band and "two hours of, for me, just the best ballroom and Latin dancing in the world with some of the most insane dancers who are constantly striving to push the boundaries as much as possible"...

2022-01-1546 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 28 - with dancer Kevin Clifton, alpacas, and General Anders ArmyZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, featuring Kevin Clifton, the Strictly Come Dancing star who will be appearing at Bromley's Churchill Theatre on Sunday 6th February in the 'Burn the Floor' show. We talk about lots more, including U Tea; Alpaca Annie in Burmarsh, Kent; GPO Orpington; the 1st Anniversary of Zeenat's Mindset Matters Radio Show; the Lift Each Other Studio in Orpington; whether Newman Flexible Workspace has an ice bath!; the Mayor of Bromley's newsletter and The Odyssey of General Anders Army; Enterprise Nation's new Bromley group; Nanny Smith's Deli Farnborough; a b...

2022-01-1335 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 27 - feat. Bromley Rotary Club Christmas Sleigh Collections and Bromley FC interviewsZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. The show includes several interviews from Biggin Hill during the Bromley Rotary Club Christmas Sleigh Collections, and interviews from Bromley Football Club recorded during their Boxing Day game with Southend United. In a very full episode, we talk about Emma Raducanu's MBE, bonding with cats, a 100-year old Bromley resident, Bromley's Street Sweeper of the Year, Kevin Clifton's Burn the Floor show at the Churchill Theatre, the Islamic Centre in Keston, and an 8-year old Shortlands schoolboy who has raised £2000 for Bromley Foodbank. This week we close...

2022-01-0756 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 26 - feat. Bromley Market interview, beer, bubble tea, local school achievements and moreZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. The show includes an interview with Ann-Marie of Fused Glass by Ann-Marie in Bromley market, reflections on our interview with actor Danny John-Jules ahead of his appearance in The Da Vinci Code at Bromley's Churchill Theatre from 10th to 15th January, the launch of Bromley Council's Loneliness Strategy, achievements by pupils at Chislehurst School for Girls and Ravensbourne School, and Emma Raducanu's becoming BBC Sports Personality of the Year. Zeenat and Darren talk about lots more, including bubble tea, a Christmas detox, Bromley Valley Gymnastic Centre, Broml...

2021-12-2332 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 25: interview with Danny John-Jules ahead of Da Vinci Code at Churchill Theatre 10-15 January 2022In this exclusive interview with Darren Weale of the Bromley Buzz podcast, actor and comedian Danny John-Jules looks forward to performing in the Da Vinci Code production which makes its tour debut in Bromley's Churchill Theatre between 10th and 15th January 2022. Danny plays Sir Leigh Teabing. He shares how tour preparations are going, talks about the value of theatres and their volunteers, reflects on just how hot detective and crime thrillers are, what it is like being in 'the greatest thriller of the last 2000 years', and the production experience - "everything about it is brave". Danny relishes...

2021-12-2019 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 24 - feat. actor Danny John-Jules, Anna Flockett of Startups magazine, Bromley Valley Gymnastic Centre, and Start Up Bromley.Zeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. The show includes a sample of an interview with actor Danny John-Jules ahead of his appearance in The Da Vinci Code at Bromley's Churchill Theatre from 10th to 15th January, and he speculates about whether Sir Ian McKellen could be The Cat in Red Dwarf... the full interview will be in our next 'special' episode. We also interview the Editor-In-Chief of Startups magazine, Anna Flockett, talking about the Hustle Awards and mental health. Zeenat and Darren talk about lots more, including spray tan, burrata, knitting, the Gingham Goose Ch...

2021-12-1745 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 23: interview with Bromley‘s Deputy Mayor, Cllr Tony OwenCouncillor Tony Owen of the Petts Wood and Knoll ward is also Bromley's Deputy Mayor. Here, in the full version of an interview first sampled in episode 12, Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani interview Tony at length about his two stints as Deputy Mayor, and his life and career. Tony explains what a Deputy Mayor does, touches on cream teas, and on visits to locations including local Methodist churches. He talks about Petts Wood as a garden suburb, and being a councillor who has helped change national law. We cover planning, bridge, Tony's postbag as councillor, Emma Raducanu, Dina Asher-Smith a...

2021-12-1649 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 22 - Santa Dashing, beer, police dogs and an OlympianZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. We record while taking part, dressed as Father Christmas's, in Orpington's Santa Dash and talk with organiser Sharon Baldwin of Orpington 1st, Orpington Councillor William Huntingdon-Thresher, and lots of Santa's (and elves). We talk about Start Up Bromley, the Bethlem Art Gallery, Southey beer in Penge, local police dogs, groundbreaking new homes, Olympian Joseph Choong, comedy in Chislehurst, and more. Plus Zeenat provides her regular empowering question. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on Instagram, LinkedIn and Twit...

2021-12-0945 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 21 - Councillor Yvonne Bear, Panto, and Small Business Saturday Zeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. We talk about the elves of Bromley Rotary Clubs, the BBC's Strictly Come Dancing and its vampires in What We Do In The Shadows, and a 'Gold' lecture by the Arts Society Bromley on 6th December. Cray Valley East Councillor Yvonne Bear is interviewed, we discuss Bromley's deli's and coffee shops as they gear up for Christmas, mention the Bromley Little Theatre and the cast of their 'It's A Wonderful Life' show cast, and cover Life In Orpington magazine and their 12 days of Giftmas giveaway with £500 worth of prize...

2021-12-021h 00

Bromley Buzz Episode 20 - Croft Tea Room, Darren Day, guest Chandra Sharma, and Christmas Zeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. We talk about all sorts of things from pugs to Startup Bromley, and we have interviews with Louis from the Croft Tea Room in St Mary Cray, Victoria from Visit Chislehurst during the Chislehurst Christmas Market, and we have a short, but powerful, extract from our recent interview with Darren Day, appearing at Bromley's Churchill Theatre in Chicago. We enjoy the company of Chandra Sharma of Tangent Office Resources. Zeenat provides her regular affirmation, We 'buzz out' to another Christmas tune, as we get into the Christmas spirit. ...

2021-11-2450 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 19 - Remembrance Day, Orpington Football Club, and man fluZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley. We talk with Julie Covill from Orpington Football Club about many topics including plans for a new community pavillion, help received from local MP Gareth Bacon, and, on Remembrance Sunday, Zeenat interviews the leader of the XBY Concert Band, Dennis Mycroft. Zeenat provides her regular affirmation, Darren complains about his man 'flu and new haircut, we discuss the Rotary Quiz and Bingo night in Orpington, Destination Star Trek with a nod to Sci-fi Bromley, 'post toppers' in Beckenham, and Darren pays tribute to a local lady and to the...

2021-11-1849 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 18: actor and singer Darren Day ahead of performing in Chicago at the Churchill Theatre"Welcome. Ladies and Gentlemen, you are about to see a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery - all those things we all hold near and dear to our hearts. Thank you." In this special episode of the Bromley Buzz podcast, Darren Weale interviews actor and singer Darren Day before his appearance in Chicago at Bromley's Churchill Theatre, between 22nd and 27th November 2021. Darren Day sings part of a song from the show and recites that hair-raising introductory line which begins every show, shares his own heartfelt show ritual, and the importance to him...

2021-11-1727 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 17 - Beckenham Business Day, Cllr Peter Morgan, Carina Lepore and moreZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, with chat about and interviews from Beckenham Business Day at Kent's Beckenham cricket ground. We talk with with Councillor Peter Morgan; Apprentice winner and Dough Artisan Bakehouse founder Carina Lepore; Sophie Leighton from Bethlem Art Gallery and Museum of the Mind; and Jane Rogers, Chair of Beckenham Business Association. We wander as usual between topics including cricket, alpacas, Guerrilla Knitting in Orpington - taken from Chelsfield Village Voice magazine, Xmas Tree Farm, Brazilian food and drink in Bromley, Perry Hall Primary School's help for the Diagrama home/charity, Re...

2021-11-1045 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 16 - 106th Regiment Royal Artillery interview, Halloween takeover in ShortlandsZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, recorded in Newman Flexible Workspace in Bromley. From Remembrance Day to the Halloween takeover of Shortlands Station, to guest interviews with people at the station including Beckenham Rotary Club, and with Warrant Officer Cain of the 106th Regiment, Royal Artillery, the new episode of the Bromley Buzz podcast once more covers a lot of ground. Also reflecting on the recent swimathon in West Wickham in aid of the London Air Ambulance, in which Bromley Buzz co-presenter Zeenat Noorani took part while Darren Weale was enjoying himself at a launc...

2021-11-0347 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 15 - Deputy Mayor of Bromley, Chislehurst bears and showmancesZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, recorded in Newman Flexible Workspace in Bromley. Today's guest is the Deputy Mayor of Bromley, Cllr Tony Owen. In an excerpt from a longer, separate interview, we cover Tony's professional background and career as a Councillor. His stories touch on matters including cassette tapes, cream teas, and Bromley Morris Dancers. Zeenat and Darren discuss musicals at the Churchill Theatre, the new CASPA Life With Autism podcast, Bromley and neanderthals in Doctor Who, actor Michael York - President of Bromley Little Theatre, showmances, the new Life In Orpington magazine, th...

2021-10-2753 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 14 - Remembrance Day, Orpington FC and the Dalai LamaZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, recorded in The Orpington Restaurant and Record Store. We talk about the upcoming Remembrance Day commemoration with a special recording from the Orpington Royal British Legion Club, discuss a prize winning student from Newstead Wood School For Girls and a community award-winning Premier Store in Orpington. We cover toilets, coffee shops and gouda sausages, ice rinks and bum cushions! We interview 7-year old Jess from one of the 40 (!) teams at Orpington Football Club. Harry Potter, Bromley Picturehouse and the Churchill Theatre in Bromley feature in our What's On an...

2021-10-2045 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 13 - Bromley High Street Cultural Activities DayZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, recorded in the Startup Bromley rooms at Bromley Library. Topics range from James Bond to Magpie Dance, to Strictly Come Dancing, the band Anabolic Steroids and the Priory Live Festival 2022. We have a spooky outdoor vox pops about 'best kept secret' Bromley Amphitheatre, and cover the Bromley High Street Cultural Activities Day. We play interviews with people we met there from Bromley Art Society, the South London Singers, the Arts Society Bromley (adding their 1st November talk on London Underground as an Art Gallery to our What's On se...

2021-10-1349 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 12 - Royal Bell interview, Rotary Club Fruit Machine, and StrictlyZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, recorded remotely (petrol crisis, don't ask). Which member of Bromley Council was called 'darling' on BBC Radio London in the last few days? What were several Mayors of Bromley doing at Biggin Hill airport recently? What is the latest Buzz about Bromley? All this and more is revealed in this latest barely edited episode of the Bromley Buzz podcast. Gary Hillman, who has revived The Royal Bell in Bromley Town centre, is interviewed and talks about family ties and future plans. As Strictly Come Dancing 2021 continues on TV, we...

2021-10-0656 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 11: actor Debbie Bird before Bridge House Theatre, Penge performancesIn this special episode of the Bromley Buzz podcast, Darren Weale interviews actor Debbie Bird about her one-person show, Buzzing, at the Bridge House Theatre in Penge, ahead of her two night run there on Thursday 7th and Friday 8th October. We discover Debbie's past teaching at Bromley at Biggin Hill's Charles Darwin school, talk about the value of smaller theatres and the Bridge House in particular, Debbie's career pivot (before the term was even widely used), and her 'Buzzing' character Julie - 'Newly divorced. 50. Lost. Julie's search for her sex life is on.' We wrap...

2021-10-0310 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 10 - Macmillan, Mayoress of Bromley, and Lift Each Other Studio Zeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley recorded in the Tangent Office Resources shop in Orpington with the annual Macmillan Coffee Morning run by owner Chandra Sharma going on in the background. A bitesize interview with the Mayoress of Bromley precedes a longer interview with Neil and Emily from the new Lift Each Other Studio in Orpington, which has an impressive range of equipment including a punchbag used 'live' during the interview, and a team of coaches, and the ambition that "...if everybody lifts everybody, eventually we will change the world." A final interview is wi...

2021-09-2855 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 9 - Bromley Little Theatre, eyelashes and spanielsZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale present the latest Buzz about Bromley, together with Sarah Marsh-Collings, digital marketing expert and the person who coined the name 'Bromley Buzz' (thank you, Sarah!). In this lively episode Darren discovers a regrettable penchant for using the words 'head honcho', Sarah talks mad scientists, and the Reverend Andy Coyne of the Temple United Reform Church in St Mary Cray offers a Thought for the Day, Singing, eyelash talk and spaniels and parks and ice cream vans precede a lovely interview with Keith and Alice of the Bromley Little Theatre (from the dressing room) which sh...

2021-09-2159 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 8: Bromley Little TheatreWe loved visiting Bromley Little Theatre so much that we have made it our first special, single topic episode of the Bromley Buzz podcast. Listen as Zeenat Noorani and Darren Weale talk from a dressing room full of costumes, hair products and theatrical paraphenalia with Alice Foster and Keith Jeremiah about the 80-year plus history of the theatre, its importance to the community and about future plans and productions. Actor Alice reads a little from the script of the current production, and we touch upon topics such as the theatres work with local schools and CASPA, the friendships and...

2021-09-1835 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 7 - Super sandwiches, Small Business Champion, and Buzz poetry Zeenat Noorani and Darren Weale talk from a residence in the heart of Bromley about what's buzzing locally, from new US Open tennis champion Emma Raducanu to Bromley Little Theatre and its latest production, to the new Bromley Business Hub and onto a poem specially crafted for listeners Trevor and Sandra in Ireland! We have an interview with former Mayor of Bromley and current Small Business Champion, Hannah Gray, and mentions including for the Beckenham Comedy Cabaret, Perry Hall School - where the words 'Be the best you can be' are important and they were echoed by Hannah in he...

2021-09-1437 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 6 - Petts Wood walk and talk and budgies Samson and KiwiZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale talk from a sunny Bromley garden, and during a roadtrip to Queensway in Petts Wood, about what's buzzing in Bromley, from Emma Radecanu at the US Open, to the Mayors Ball on 16th October, the Lift Each Other Studio open day in Orpington, Mumbai Central in Hayes, Mindset Matters this week on Channel Radio with Jet of Buster Shuffle, the Chislehurst Rotary Club, Streetpin and Jade Window Cleaning Services, the weekly affirmation, and the Hear Today event on 18th September at Orpington Methodist Church. Plus much more, including more of Petts Wood, including Divas an...

2021-09-0735 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 5 - Costa Del Orpington and beer meets flowers in ChislehurstZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale talk from Newman Flexible Workspace about what's buzzing in Bromley, from the Costa Del Orpington and Sex In The Walnuts to the whopping sandwiches of Southborough, and DJ Steve Anthony on the Boat That Rocked. Hear from our guest Lauretta Wright of Life In Orpington magazine and her exclusive news about a new Bromley magazine title. Also our own exclusive news as our show goes onto the regular Channel Radio roster. There are updates on events including at the Lift Each Other Studio in Orpington, the Open House at the Royal Bell, and, as ever...

2021-09-0140 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 4 - Career coach interview, Weyfest, and ex-boyfriendsZeenat Noorani and Darren Weale talk from Newman Flexible Workspace about what's buzzing in Bromley. Hear about Tom Cruise In Biggin Hill, the Lift Each Other Studio in Orpington, Buster Shuffle, children and beer, grape cake, an interview with Bromley resident Denise Meade-Hill of Transitions Career Management and Training Limited, Affirmations, wet T-shirts, ParkBathe, Bob Hokum, Paul Andrews/Jules Serkin's Business Bunker show, George the Legendary waiter, Saiichi Sugiyama, Bromley Business Champion Hannah Gray, Scouting For Girls, Weyfest, Crystal Palace Park, trains, Dr Who, Life In Orpington, multiple birthday wishes, a Tony Romero serenade, Jade Window Cleaning Specialists, Rotary...

2021-08-251h 00

Bromley Buzz Episode 3 - Thor’s Hammer, Chandra Sharma interview, and Priory Live FestivalDarren Weale and Green Hat Girl Zeenat Noorani talk about what's buzzing in Bromley, with content about West Wickham, Orpington, central Bromley, and Penge. One of the co-presenters is sacked during the show, and there's an interview with Chandra Sharma of Tangent Office Resources at the Priory Live Festival, ahead of his Macmillan coffee morning in Orpington on 25th September 2021. Hear the latest of mindset coach Zeenat's Affirmations, what to do with duct tape, where you can find Thor's hammer in Bromley, and listen to our weekly maelstrom of alcohol. We are spreading the love! Do listen in and s...

2021-08-1835 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 2 - Priory Live Festival 2021, Tizane, mental health and musiciansDarren Weale and Zeenat Noorani talk about Bromley, and particularly the Priory Live music festival. Zeenat was up on stage as MC and talked about mental health with musicians, and we interviewed musician Tizane. Like the festival, we are spreading the love! Don't miss our first and quite possibly last rap and our now trademark barely edited, 'as it happened' discussion.

2021-08-1046 min

Bromley Buzz Episode 1: Introduction to Bromley, naming the podcast, and famous people of BromleyDarren Weale and Zeenat Noorani talk Bromley and anything else that comes along in this ground-breaking, experimental trial, pilot concept-proving (or not) first episode of Bromley Buzz.

2021-08-0538 min