Bromley Buzz

Episode 138: Colin Smith, Leader of Bromley Council

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 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 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 Wood Property and Terra Firma Landscapes.
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Episode 137: TEDx Beckenham and more life in Bromley

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 of Quest Soul Theatre and the Connections Cafe with Radfield Home Care, dogs and the Shortlands Tavern, and Zeenat's Wellbeing Workshop in Clockwise. 
We have Zeenat's regular weekly 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. The Bromley Buzz podcast is sponsored by Ian Wood Property and Terra Firma Landscapes.
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Episode 136: Sumeet Jalan, BigJalebi, and a starry night in Bromley for Diwali

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 just what a 'jalebi' is. He also thanks sponsors, such as Radfield Home Care and (our sponsor, too) Terra Firma Landscapes.
Tickets here.
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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 Ian Wood Property and Terra Firma Landscapes.
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Episode 135: Charles Darwin at Down House Part 3 - Darwin’s living landscape laboratory

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 for South London for English Heritage, and Antony O'Rourke, Head Gardener.
From the orchard, we go to the rear lawn, with its walking mulberry tree, Darwin's glasshouse in the walled garden, carnivorous plants, orchids in the Tropical section, onto the Climbing section, and the Kitchen garden.
Down House is open to the public.
This episode was preceded by a short trailer extract from the full interview with Antony, here. The previous episode featuring the introductory conversation outside the house is here, and an episode recorded in the house 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 also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The Bromley Buzz podcast is sponsored by Ian Wood Property and Terra Firma Landscapes.
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Episode 134: Charles Darwin at Down House Part 2 - Inside downstairs, and a slide....

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 Darwin commissioned for his children to use to go down the stairs, and go on to speak in his study, and the billiard room.
Down House is open to the public.
This episode was preceded by a short trailer extract from the full interview with Antony, here. The previous episode featuring the introductory conversation outside the house is here, and an episode recorded in the gardens will follow.
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 Wood Property and Terra Firma Landscapes.
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Episode 133: Charles Darwin at Down House Part 1 - Outside looking in

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 Darwin and Down House, Darwin's wife, Emma, and the greenhouses, orchids,  carnivorous and sensitive plants.
Down House is open to the public.
This episode was preceded by a short trailer extract from the full interview with Antony - here - and episodes of the conversation indoors and in the gardens will follow.
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 Wood Property and Terra Firma Landscapes.
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Episode 132: Bromley Newsbeat, Merchant of Venice 1936, and Radfield Home Care

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! 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 Wood Property and Terra Firma Landscapes.
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Episode 131: Trailer for Down House interviews

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 those few words.
We will release the other output from what was a memorable trip soon.
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 Wood Property and Terra Firma Landscapes.
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