Bromley Buzz

Episode 201: Pineapple Club, Maple Road, and Queer Book Club

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani talk about good things in Bromley, this time from two locations, the Newman Flexible Workspace in Bromley town centre, and the Bo Peep pub near Chelsfield.
 
We discuss the new Bromley florists, Minells, to Beckenham Book Shop and its new Queer Book Club, a reprise of some show introductions we're fond of, our upcoming interview with Beckenham and Penge Member of Parliament Liam Conlon, the Young Entertainers Awards, Maple Road Market, the Pineapple Club in Anerley, Pengetout, and the Let's Talk Better event on 29th November, and more.
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Episode 200: Catching up with Cllr Dr David Jefferys, Mayor Of Bromley, in his new office

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani catch up with Cllr Dr David Jefferys, Mayor of Bromley in the Mayor's Parlour. The Mayor's earlier interviews are here, here and here.
 
David reflects on his many commitments and enjoyable meetings and appearances at events in Bromley and beyond, including upcoming events into 2025. The group also talk about the history and stories to be found across the borough.
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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 Shampan restaurants, and Ian Wood Property.

Episode 199: Latest Bromley Buzz with Successful Mums

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani talk from Newman Flexible Workspace about the goings-on, people and places in Bromley, from the recent BigJalebi Diwali celebration to local greengrocers Porters Produce and Larder London butchers in Plaistow, and Orpington Repair Cafe. Plus we speak with Jane Knight, Founder of the Successful Mums Career Academy.
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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 Shampan restaurants, and Ian Wood Property.
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Episode 198: Black History Month 2024, with Joyce Fraser, OBE

Darren Weale interviews Joyce Fraser OBE, Founder of the Black Heroes Foundation, just before Bromley celebrates Black History Month on 19th October. Joyce refers to her collaboration with Your Bromley and Start Up Bromley on 19th October, and her writing and presenting a play on 25th October - details here - about the life of the late Flip Fraser, Founder of The Voice.
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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 Shampan Restaurant Group, and Ian Wood Property.
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Episode 197: Those Magnificent Idle Women

Darren Weale interviews Maple Preston-Ellis, a writer and actress starring in the new musical 'Idle Women', based on the experiences of women who took on the role of moving goods by barge across England in World War Two. The show is playing at the Bridge House Theatre in Penge until 19th October and is a joy, with great acting, music, singing, and characters whose lives you are rapidly immersed in. Tickets here.
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Episode 196: Giving joy to the audience: Churchill Theatre Panto 2024

Darren Weale interviews stars of 2024's pantomime at the Churchill Theatre in Bromley, Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Tickets here.
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Episode 195: Actress Zoë Tapper and the Magic of Theatre

Darren Weale interviews actress Zoë Tapper (Grace, Stage Beauty, Mr Selfridge and more). Zoë speaks with passion, offering insights into her career and her latest role in Grace, and in particular the magic, wonder, and learning she encountered when starting out at Bromley Little Theatre. She encourages people to help the theatre  by contributing to its funds and fundraising, volunteering, and enjoying becoming part of the acting and behind the scenes staff. 
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Episode 194: Cllr Roddy Hogarth, Leader of Sevenoaks District Council

Darren Weale interviews Cllr Roddy Hogarth of Sevenoaks District Council. We talk about the interaction between Bromley and Sevenoaks, and notable places and people, including the Meeting Point in Swanley, Squerryes Vineyard, Swanley Park, Biggin Hill Airport and careers in aviation, and more.   
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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 Shampan Restaurant Group, and Ian Wood Property.
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