Bromley Buzz

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.
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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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Episode 130: Talking Better, Diwali, and Hot Stuff

Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani share the latest buzz about Bromley.
We cover the recent Let's Talk Better event, the upcoming BigJalebi Charity Ball and Auction - tickets here, and cover even more local news and events than usual, including from our website What's On page. In particular, December's Aladdin pantomime - tickets here.
We have Zeenat's regular weekly affirmation, this time guest created by Darren and referring to the phoenix.
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 129: Bromley Court Hotel: Heritage, waffles, weddings, and new loyalty scheme

Darren Weale interviews Jamie Richardson of Bromley Court Hotel.
We talk about the past and present of the hotel, what it offers, and past appearances by David Bowie and Jimi Hendrix. Afternoon teas, facilities, waffles, family ownership, and the value of smiling are among the topics that come up. 
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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 128: Debra Weekes, Mytime Active in Bromley

Zeenat Noorani interviews Debra Weekes, Partnerships Manager with Mytime Active in Bromley.
The interview covers lots of topics including Mytime Active's wellbeing improvement mission, something recently recognised by its winning the Health and Wellbeing Award at the London Sports Awards for the Active Lifestyles programme in Bromley.
Other highlights include the Prime Time programme for older residents, how people are uplifted, the London Youth Games, Arts Train, future plans, and more.
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