Bromley Buzz

The Bromley Buzz is an entertaining, informative weekly show with stories, interviews, news and chat about the London borough of Bromley and what a great place it is to live and work. We cover the arts, sport, entertainment, leisure, events, the diverse people here, business, charities, and more. We talk about anything, anywhere that‘s relevant to Bromley. We want to inspire people and to provide a voice for Bromley. We are sharing the Buzz!
Episodes
Episodes



Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Episode 174: From The British Queen, Locksbottom
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
Saturday Jun 08, 2024
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.
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 the Shampan Group of restaurants.
#bromleybuzz #ProudOfBromley



Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Episode 173: Bromley Buzz Up May 2024, with Cllr Mike Botting, Mayor of Bromley
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
Saturday Jun 01, 2024
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.
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 the Shampan Group of restaurants.
#bromleybuzz #ProudOfBromley



Saturday May 25, 2024
Episode 172: Creating everlasting memories: the Shampan restaurants
Saturday May 25, 2024
Saturday May 25, 2024
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.
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 Shampan Restaurant Group, and Ian Wood Property.
#bromleybuzz #ProudOfBromley



Monday May 20, 2024
Episode 171: Bromley Greener and Cleaner Hub fundraiser launch
Monday May 20, 2024
Monday May 20, 2024
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.
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 Shampan Restaurant Group and Ian Wood Property
#bromleybuzz #ProudOfBromley



Saturday May 18, 2024
Episode 170: Young Entertainers Academy Awards
Saturday May 18, 2024
Saturday May 18, 2024
Zeenat Noorani interviews Sazz Wanogho-Maud, Founder of the Young Entertainers Academy Awards.
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 the Shampan Group of restaurants.
#bromleybuzz #ProudOfBromley



Sunday May 12, 2024
Episode 169: A few words with Holocaust survivor Ziggi Shipper
Sunday May 12, 2024
Sunday May 12, 2024
In this episode of the Bromley Buzz, at the request of Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner of Bromley Reform Synagogue, who we interviewed in Episode 167, we return to when we spoke with Holocaust survivor, the late Ziggi Shipper, and share a few of his words, especially his 'Don't hate' message.
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 Shampan Restaurant Group, and Ian Wood Property.
#bromleybuzz #ProudOfBromley



Saturday May 04, 2024
Episode 168: Bromley BuzzUp networking events begin
Saturday May 04, 2024
Saturday May 04, 2024
Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley.
We talk about the debut Bromley BuzzUp event held recently, and the next one on 14 May at Westcombe Park RFC with the Mayor of Bromley and special guest Janet Lewis OBE, Founder of English Youth Ballet. Tickets here.
Cinema, theatre, ladies rugby, and much more including a Start Up Bromley workshop on 17 May are all covered, and a Spa facelift!
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 the Shampan Group of restaurants.
#bromleybuzz #ProudOfBromley



Friday Apr 26, 2024
Episode 167: Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner of Bromley Reform Synagogue
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Friday Apr 26, 2024
Darren Weale interviews Rabbi Laura Janner-Klausner of Bromley Reform Synagogue.
We cover matters such as what a Rabbi is, feminism, equality, the synagogue, and being a peoplehood. Laura talks about the importance of 'being a real Rabbi' and what the role means to her, recounts some of her life so far, and describes her love of the musician Lady Ga Ga.
We close on a clip of the late Holocaust survivor Ziggi Shipper, who we had the honour of speaking to previously.
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 Shampan Restaurant Group, Ian Wood Property and Terra Firma Landscapes.
#bromleybuzz #ProudOfBromley

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