Bromley Buzz

Episode 259: E.M Delafield's Provincial Lady takes to the stage with joy

Darren Weale talks with Ellie Ward and Becky Lumb about the production of The Diary of a Provincial Lady by E.M. Delafield which is being presented until 15th November 2025 at the Bridge House Theatre in Penge. The production is a joy, and the interview with writer, Director and actress Ellie and her fellow actress Becky Lumb goes into the production, the author and her significance, and plans for the future. The novel is available from Persephone Books. 
We have also reviewed the play in this blog post. 
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Episode 258: Keeping up with NHS changes and how to stay well, with Dr Puja Patel

Darren Weale talks with Dr Puja Patel, GP and Clinical Lead for Urgent and Emergency Care in Bromley. Puja talks about the changes in the ways people can access local NHS health services, how they can prevent ill health, and a lot more. 
Under the doctor's stethoscope on this episode, health options are discussed, including pharmacists, Bromley Well, Simply Connect Bromley, and Wellness Cafe's. The status of vaccinations on offer, the impact of the 1st October General Practitioners (GP) contract changes, and when and when not to call 999 are covered.
Puja describes the 'Neighbourhood Health Service', and Darren refers to the new Talk Club at Contingent Works in Bromley. Then there is the One Bromley Wellbeing Hub on the 1st floor of The Glades Shopping Centre, and finally the use of triage in general practice
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Episode 257: Bromley Borough Foodbank - while people need us, we'll be here

Darren Weale talks with Ray Dickens of Bromley Borough Foodbank. 
From tinned meats to sweets, and helpful connections to help with housing, Bromley Borough Foodbank is a vital community resource.
As the interview shows, the Foodbank provides easy essentials, Christmas hampers for the hard up, savoury extras, supermarket top ups with Sainsbury's, and dignity of choice.
Ray mentions Joe from Sevenoaks, who is also well worth checking out. See his Instagram here. 
Ray concludes with the thought that, "While people need us we'll be here."
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Episode 256: A few words with Dr Puja Patel ahead of NHS Winter episodes

Darren Weale talks with Dr Puja Patel, GP and Clinical Lead for Urgent and Emergency Care in Bromley. This episode is a trailer for further episodes in which Puja talks about the changes in the ways people can access local NHS health services, how they can prevent ill health, and more. In this episode, Puja describes what she loves about her work.
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Episode 255: Living History - RAF Biggin Hill Memorial Museum and Chapel

Darren Weale talks with Aden Lane, volunteer and talk presenter at RAF Biggin Hill Memorial Museum and Chapel. 
The interview covers the considerable history of the former military air base, which has importance in both world wars, research, and now commemorating the people who lived and died as that history unfolded. We talk about the numerous opportunities to learn that the Museum and Chapel offer now, both off and on site. We will be covering more topics that are explored and presented by the Museum in future episodes of the Bromley Buzz podcast.
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Episode 254: Graham Whitlock, H.G. Wells, and The Invisible Menace

Darren Weale talks author Graham Whitlock ahead of the publication of his latest novel, Bertie and the Invisible Menace.
The episode refers to a historic radio broadcast of The War Of The Worlds from 1938, which can be heard here.
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Episode 253: New Jersey's Billy Walton at The Beaverwood Club, Chislehurst

Darren Weale talks with Billy Walton of The Billy Walton Band when they played The Beaverwood Club in Chislehurst during their most recent tour. 
The short interview underlines what it means to touring musicians - and the people of South London - to have such music venues alive and well. The band is back at The Beaverwood Club on 22nd March 2026. We have also added a snippet of Billy's introduction to the crowd on the night.
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Episode 252: Around The Table after a Bromley BuzzUp

Darren Weale talks with some attendees at the end of the Bromley BuzzUp free, all-sector networking meeting on 17 September at the Shampan at the Spinning Wheel restaurant near Westerham.
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