Bromley Buzz

Episode 178: Mr Punch at Penge Pride Picnic 2024

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.
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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 177: Cllr Dr David Jefferys, Mayor of Bromley: science and shining a light

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 fields of science and medicine, fields in which David has a distinguished career. 
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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 176: Chislehurst Thrives!

Darren Weale interviews Matt Venner of Chislehurst Fitness and Visit Chislehurst ahead of the Chislehurst Thrives Festival on 30th June.
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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 175: Priory Artists Studios - Hats off to Beci

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 take studios, when available. 
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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 174: From The British Queen, Locksbottom

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 interview with the creators of the film Dark Revival, and more. 
We preview the next two debut Bromley BuzzUp events on 11 June and 9 July, the latter with Special Guest Rosie Wilby, award-winning comedian, podcaster, and author of The Breakup Monologues: The Unexpected Joy of Heartbreak.
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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 the Shampan Group of restaurants.
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Episode 173: Bromley Buzz Up May 2024, with Cllr Mike Botting, Mayor of Bromley

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 Mike Botting speaks on his last full day as Mayor of Bromley, about the borough and his ongoing roles as borough Armed Forces Champion and Loneliness Champion. 
The next Bromley BuzzUp is on 11 June at Shampan restaurant Bromley, with Cllr Jonathan Andrews, the new Deputy Mayor of Bromley, Special Guest David Winstanley, CEO of Biggin Hill Airport, and more. Details and tickets here. 
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The Bromley Buzz podcast is sponsored by Ian Wood Property and the Shampan Group of restaurants.
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Episode 172: Creating everlasting memories: the Shampan restaurants

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.
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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 171: Bromley Greener and Cleaner Hub fundraiser launch

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 to £250 per person.
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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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