Bromley Buzz

Episode 268: Getting Bromley Singing - Bromley Tuneless Choir

Darren Weale speaks with Christina Carty of Bromley Tuneless Choir.
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Episode 267: Mayor's Attendant, Peter Dunn - an unparalleled view of the borough

Darren Weale speaks with Peter Dunn, Mayor's Attendant.
We have interviewed several Mayor's - and Deputy Mayor's - of Bromley, but Peter has been full-time Attendant about 10 years, and shares some of his experiences and insights, as well as a bit about himself.  
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Episode 266: History Man re-visited - Andy Woodman, Manager Bromley FC

In 2022, Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani interviewed Bromley Football Club's Manager Andy Woodman ahead of what was Bromley's first victory at Wembley in the FA Trophy final. Since then, Andy has taken the club, via a second Wembley victory in the play-off's, to compete in the Football League for the first time. As 2026 begins, we re-visit that interview and re-share Andy's thoughts on how he would celebrate if they won that first, crucial victory. This brief, thoughtful excerpt in which Andy gives his answer, from episode 54, is one of the most memorable highlights in the history of the Bromley Buzz podcast. We thank Andy for his words and for making history, twice so far.     
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Episode 265: Chelsfield's Belldrinkers latest joy for Christmas

Darren Weale talks with Dave Griffiths of The Belldrinkers about their latest Christmas song, 'Cross Me Off Your Christmas List', newly released on You Tube and music streaming channels such as Spotify.
Created by Dave and Lester, with numerous others with Chelsfield links, most of all the Five Bells pub, the songs have become a highlight of the year and a bit of a Santa Dash to get completed in time for Christmas every year, as Dave explains. 
The Belldrinkers can be found on channels including You Tube, Spotify, Apple Music, Facebook, and more. 
Chester Zoo, Vulcan bombers, The Belldrinkers Philharmonic Chorus, and Truro Cathedral's organ all form part of this 'Ska revival with slightly mad sounding brass' and a singer, now aged 16, who was 5 when their first song was recorded 11 years ago. 
Dave pays tribute on the podcast and in the video to a late Belldrinker, Paul Skinner, who sadly passed this year.
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Episode 264: Su Pollard bestrides The Beauty and the Beast

Darren Weale , Zeenat Noorani and Jacqui Weale greatly enjoyed the pantomime The Beauty and the Beast at the Churchill Theatre, and spoke with stars Su Pollard (playing Mrs Potty), Ben Stock (Betty Boufant), and Tom Mussell (Flash Harry).
The interviews also include a show sponsor from The Landing Hotel at London Biggin Hill Airport, and one of our fellow media watching the show, Katie Rose of Rose Reviews, who called it a 'fantastic pantomime'. 
Tickets here.
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Episode 263: Cool Runnings: Biggin Hill Airport Sunrise Challenge 2025

On 22nd June, Darren Weale was up almost as early as the participants in the Biggin Hill Airport Sunrise Challenge to join them on the runway before and after their 5K run.   
The Challenge raised money for the airport's corporate charity partners: Aerobility, the RAF Benevolent Fund, and Scotty’s Little Soldiers. Over 400 people undertook a 5K run along the runway at 6:30am. We speak with people from the RAF Benevolent Fund, Petts Wood Runners, Bromley Rugby Club Girls, and the Viking and Spitfire who wheeled and ran the challenge!
Official video here.
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Episode 262: Bromley town centre with Hunky Dory, Lolli's, Downtown Retro, and Harriet Fox

Darren Weale talks to some of the destinations in Bromley town centre,
We hear from three people in shops in The Glades shopping centre: Charmaine of the All The Trimmings Christmas Pop Up shop and the all-year round shop Everything Hunky Dory; ; author Harriet Fox at her book signing in Waterstones in The Glades; and Downtown Retro, which has brought 'a bit of Camden to Bromley'.
And we-revisit Lolli’s sweet shop on the High Street.
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Episode 261: Around the campfire with Neil Peters of Nuthatch Retreats

Darren Weale talks with Neil Peters of Nuthatch Retreats about nature and mental health and how he and Nuthatch Retreats and its consultancy help people and organisations. One of their getting closer to nature and to each other activities are campfire outings. This wasn't recorded at one - but we may do that in the future. This was recorded at Newman Flexible Workspace in Bromley.   
This is Neil's second appearance on the podcast. 
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