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Simon from the Brentwood Gazette 20-01-15
Today we had our weekly chat with Simon from the Brentwood Gazette about whats coming up in tomorrows issue. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here Mike is
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Sal Bashir Elvis Presley Tribute Artiste 16-01-15
Today I had the pleasure of talking to Sal Bashir A great Elvis Presley Tribute Artiste. Mike is also a Professional Voiceover checkout his work
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Hopefield to become a Community Asset?
More news about Hopefield Animal Sanctuary, and hopefully some good news for their many supporters worried about possible redevelopment of their land.
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Piers from the Brentwood Gazette 13-01-15
Today we had our weekly chat with the Brentwood Gazette about what is coming up in tomorrows edition. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here Mike is also
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Lucy Benjamin chats to Phoenix FM
We were visited by Lucy Benjamin who came in to chat about her part in the upcoming play “Deadly Murder”, taking place at the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch. Audiences will know Lucy from her
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Simon from the Brentwood Gazette 06-01-15
Today we spoke to Simon frm the Brentwood Gazette. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here Mike is also a Professional Voiceover checkout his work HERE
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Joe from the Brentwood Gazette 16-12-14
Today it was that time again when we have our weekly chat with the Brentwood Gazette about whats coming up in tomorrows edition. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking
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In The Kitchen … with Jona Lewie!
It was a delight and an utter thrill for all of us to welcome the legendary JONA LEWIE to the Phoenix FM studios! Christmas time always brings Jona’s music to mind – it wouldn’t
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Good news for Shenfield High School
We spoke to Carole Herman, Head Teacher of Shenfield High School, who spoke about the school's recent Ofsted report which rated the school as Good
Read More »Piers from the Brentwood Gazette 09-12-14
We had our weekly chat with the Brentwood Gazette today about whats coming up in tomorrows edition. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here Mike is also a Professional
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Mancie Baker live at Phoenix FM
16-year-old singer/songwriter Mancie plays her first session for Phoenix
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Joe from the Brentwood Gazette 02-12-14
Todays we had our weekly chat with Joe from the Brentwood Gazette about whats coming up in tomorrows paper. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here Mike is also
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Angela & Steve from Harmony Healers 27-11-14
Today I had a fascinating conversation with Angela & Steve from Harmony Healers. Mike is also a Professional Voiceover checkout his work
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Christmas with the Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower
Today we spoke to Nick Sillitoe about an event the Rotary Club of Billericay Mayflower are putting on. Find out more at www.BillericayChristmasMarket.com Mike is also a Professional Voiceover checkout his work HERE
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Piers from the Brentwood Gazette 25-11-14
Today we spoke to Piers from the Brentwood Gazette. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here Mike is also a Professional Voiceover checkout his work
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Karen Easteal & Dreams Theatre School 24-11-14
Today we spoke to a group of young ladies that will be helping turn on the Brentwood Christmas lights. Checkout the schools website
Read More »Simon from the Brentwood Gazette 18-11-14
Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Joe Harvey 17-11-14
Today I had a fascinating talk with a guy called Joe Harvey, If this subject doesn’t give you sweaty palms like me, then you’re not alive!! You can watch the trailer on the Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/britrockchelmsfordfc.
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Councillor Russell Quirk 11-11-14
We had Councillor Russell Quirk in for a chat today about the results of the public consultation about the William Hunter Way development.
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Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 11-11-14
Today Alan from the Brentwood Gazette popped in for a chat. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Lisa Mathews, Great Expectations 03-11-14
Today I welcomed back into the studio Lisa Mathews from the Ingatestone & Fryerning Dramatic Club to talk about their next play “Great expectations” For tickets call 01277
Read More »Piers from the Brentwood Gazette 28-10-14
Today I had the pleasure of talking to Piers from the Brentwood Gazette. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Interview with Councillor Louise McKinlay
The leader of the opposition gives her view on how things are going in Brentwood
Read More »Simon from the Brentwood Gazette 21-10-14
We had our weekly chat with the Brentwood Gazette today, this time with Simon. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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West Ham legend Tony Gale talks about the Queen’s Theatre’s Hammers Heroes event
Today I spoke to Tony Gale from West Ham about his appearance in the Queens Theatre in Hornchurch on November 20. Check out the Queens Theatre website for ticket details
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Fred Broom from “Cut To The Chase” from the Queens Theatre 15-10-14
I spoke to Fred Broom over the phone today about “Lend Me A Tenor” from the Queens Threatre. Checkout “Lend Me A Tenor”
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Aileen and Chloe from the Beeches
Today I spoke to two lovely ladies from The Beeches in Brentwood about the care home and the facilities they have to offer. Click below to listen to the interview again: Check out the
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Josh from the Brentwood Gazette 14-10-14
Today we had out weekly chat with the Brentwood Gazette this time with Josh. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Tom Stanbury from the Queens Theatre 09-10-14
Today we spoke to Tom Stanbury from the Queens Theatre about the Moscow Ballet. Checkout their website
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Andy Christiani from Shenfield High School
Today I spoke to Andy Christiani from Shenfield High School’s Get Your Grown Ups Growing event Checkout the event
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Joe from the Brentwood Gazette 30-09-14
Today we had our weekly chat with Joe from the Brentwood Gazette about whats on the front page this week. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Peter Jefferson from Wallace Kennels 17-09-14
Today I spoke toPeter Jefferson from The Friends of Wallace Kennels. Contact numbers for the above story: 1277-821737, 01277-821032 www.wallacekennels.com
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Piers from the Brentwood Gazette 16-09-14
Today we spoke to Piers from the Brentwood Gazette. What has the Gazette got in store for us this week? Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Becky, Raymond & Wayne from Fitness In Mind 08-09-14
Today we had another chat with Becky, Raymond and Wayne about how the Fitness In Mind project is going. If you would like to take part the telephone number is 01277 215151 Mike
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Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 02-09-14
Today we had our weekly chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette about the Town Center Clusters. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Councillor Russell Quirk 01-09-14
Today we spoke to Councillor Russell Quirk about the proposed plans for William Hunter Way. Have your say here
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Kenny Thomas 29-08-14
We spoke to Kenny Thomas today about his gigs in Brentwood and Billericay. Check out kennys website
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Interview with Matthew White from Crossrail
Today we spoke to Matthew White, the Surface Director from Crossrail, about the new train link coming to Shenfield and Brentwood and its impact on the local area. Click below to listen to the
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Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 26-08-14
Today we had a chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette about the Postcode Lottery. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Joe from the Brentwood Gazette 19-08-14
Today we had our weekly chat with Joe from the Brentwood Gazette about whats coming up in tomorrows edition Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Delora live at Phoenix FM
Lucy, Rose and Lauren came in to talk about how they got together and their new EP, Superglue, which is out at the end of this month
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Alan, Josh & Simon from the Brentwood Gazette 12-08-14
Today we spoke to the guys from the Brentwood Gazette about whats in tomorrows edition. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Patrick O’Sullivan from the Queens Theatre 07-08-14
Today we spoke to Patrick O’Sullivan from the Queens Theatre about their summer schedule. Check out their website
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Alan Editor from the Brentwood Gazette 05-08-14
Today we had our weekly chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette about ducks, 3000 of them to be precise. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
Read More »Joe from the Brentwood Gazette 29-07-14
Today we had our weekly chat with Joe from the Brentwood Gazette, this time about The Crossrail. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Alan Mason from Frankies Classic Car & Bike Fest 23-07-14
Today we spoke to Alan Mason from St Francis Hospice about the Classic Car & Bike Fest. For more details Email: fundraising@sfh.org.uk or call: 01708 771431. More details
Read More »Piers from the Brentwood Gazette 22-07-14
Today we had our weekly chat with Piers from the Brentwood Gazette about whats in tomorrows edition. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Stinky Dog Productions Interview 18-07-14
Today we spoke to Stinky Dog Productions about their music festival this weekend
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Ian Mullins from The Social Golfer.com 16-07-14
Today we had a very interesting conversation with Ian Mullins from thesocialgolfer.com Check out his website
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Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 15-07-14
Today we had our weekly chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Pete Searles 14-07-14
We had Pete Searles back in the studio today to ask him how he 4 mile swim for charity went. Donate to this amazing cause
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Pete Searls Interview 10-07-14
Today I spoke to an amazing man that is doing something huge for charity. Donate to this amazing cause
Read More »Piers from the Brentwood Gazette 08-07-14
Today we had our weekly chat with the Brentwood Gazette this time we spoke to Piers. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Lizzie from the St Peters Players 04-07-14
Today we spoke to Lizzie from the St Peters Players about War Memoirs. For bookings call 01277-
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Yasmin & Arnie De-Milias Brentwood 02-07-14
Today I spoke to Arnie & Yasmin from Milias Hairdressers in Brentwood about hair products. If you need expert advice on any hair related problem contact Milias
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Joe from the Brentwood Gazette 01-07-14
Today we spoke to Joe from the Brentwood Gazette about juggernauts overtaking on the A12. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Nick Sillitoe from the Rotary Club of Billericay
Today we spoke to Nick Sillitoe from the Rotary Club of Billericay about a great event he is organising to raise money for charity. Check out the website for more details
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Yasmin & Arnie De-Milias Brentwood 25-06-14
Today we had our regular chat with Yasmin and Arnie from Milias & De-Milias in Brentwood If you need expert advice on any hair related problem contact Milias
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Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 25-06-14
We had out weekly chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette today teasing us with what’s coming out in tomorrows copy. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Roger Harste from Summer Evening Jazz 23-06-14
Today I spoke to Roger Harste about a fun little event he is organising in Ingatestone Chack out the website for more details and to buy tickets www.summereveningjazz.co.uk
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Yasmin from Milias 18-06-14
If you need expert advice on any hair related problem contact Milias
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Joe from the Brentwood Gazette 17-06-14
Today we had our weekly chat with the bos from the Brentwood Gazette Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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The Tricks 16-06-14
Today we spoke to The Tricks about their new album. Check out their website www.thetricks.co.uk
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Lisa Matthews from Midsummer Nights Dream 11-06-14
Today I was very surprised, I spoke to Lisa Matthews about the Brentwood Shakespeare Companies new production of A Midsummer Nights Dream. I thought it would be a typical Shakespeare play but I didn’t
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Rachel & Joe from the Brentwood Gazette 10-06-14
Today we had our weekly chat with Rachel & Joe from the Brentwood Gazette this time about squirrels. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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John Yarrow 09-06-14
Today we spoke to John Yarro about his very touching book called “Inspirational Irene, From the Heart” If you would like to help John in raising as much money for this great cause you
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Ollie & Luke from “States of Emotion” 06-06-14
This afternoon we spoke to Ollie & Luke from States of Emotion about their new single release
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Jess Brown from Brownstock.co.uk 05-06-14
Today we spoke to Jess Brown from the huge music festival Brownstock. Check out the website for ticket details www.brownstock.co.uk
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Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 03-06-14
As its Tuesday we had our weekly chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette about what’s in tomorrows news paper. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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David Aland from Essex & Suffolk Water 03-06-14
Today we spoke to David Aland from Essex & Suffolk Water about their free water saving kit
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Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 27-05-14
Today we had the weekly visit from Alan from the Brentwood Gazette telling us what’s in tomorrows paper. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Interview with Louise McKinlay
Today we spoke to Louise McKinlay, the leader of Brentwood Borough Council, about what will happen after the election. You can check out Louise’s webpage here
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Matt from the Brentwood Gazette 20-05-14
Today we had our weekly chat with Matt about whats happening in the Brentwood Gazette tomorrow. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Interview with sculptor Sam Zealey
Today I talked with Sam Zealey, a sculptor from Brentwood, and it was the most interesting conversation I’ve ever had! Check out Sam’s website here or the Brentwood Arts Festival website here
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Caroline Peters 16-05-14
Today we spoke to Caroline Peters from Bird Luckin Chartered Accountants because they have sponsored the Brentwood firewalk and roped Caroline into walking. Check out their website here
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Nev & Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 13-05-14
Today I had my weekly chat with Nev & Alan from the Brentwood Gazette about this weeks front page…….Street Lights in Brentwood. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
Read More »Sean Mcloughlin 06-05-14
Today we spoke to Sean Mcloughlin from the Village Green Chalkwell Park Festival about this years event check out the tickets for this years event
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Nev & Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 06-05-14
Nev & Alan frm the Brentwood Gazette popped in to give us a quick preview of tomorrows front page. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Are we back in the nuclear race?
It was a real privilege to be deputising for Mikey Porter on today’s show, but fear not the man himself returns tomorrow from 3pm. Well mercifully the question above does not refer to the
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Sophie DeBattista – interview and session
London-based Maltese singer/songwriter Sophie came in for an interview and session
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Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 29-04-14
Today was our regular chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette about Wednesdays front page. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Fitness In Mind
Ray, Sam and Danny talk about this new initiative, organised by the Essex Mental Health Community and Brentwood Leisure Trust
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Laurie Edmonds Co-ordinator of the Brentwood Festival 25-04-14
Today we spoke to Laurie Edmonds the Co-ordinator of the Brentwood festival about some of the acts booked to appear at this years event. www.brentwood festival.co.uk
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Nev & Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 22-04-14
Today the boys from the Brentwood Gazette came in to talk about a new Supermarket opening in Brentwood. Check out the stories on the Brentwood Gazette website by clicking here
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Lisa Bone from Visit Essex
Today Lisa Bone from Visit Essex came into the studio to talk about a great voucher booklet that gives you money off of days out.
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Joe Mullender Interview 15-04-14
On today’s show we had a chat with Joe Mullender about his fight on saturday night in York Hall in Bethnall Green If you want to wish Joe good luck CLICK HERE to
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Nev from the Brentwood Gazette 15-04-14
On todays show Nev the Editor from the Brentwood Gazette came in to discuss the brand new restaurant opening up in Brentwood and the crime figures in Brentwood since the street lights were turned
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Cllr Keith Parker 08-04-14
We had Cllr Keith Parker in for a chat about the Brentwood Community Fund
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Nev, Alan & Chris from the Brentwood Gazette 08-04-14
Nev, Alan & Chris from the Brentwood Gazette popped in for our usual Tuesday chat. This week its about TOWIE, have you had enough? Check out the story on the Brentwood Gazette website
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Tracy Fance from Five Elements Brentwood
Today we spoke to a clairvoyant on the show, Tracy Fance from Five Elements in Brentwood, about the difference between mediums
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Paul Alexander Billericay IT Solutions 03-04-14
Paul Alexander from Billericay IT Solutions came back into the studio to talk about broadband connections. If you have an IT problem you can email Paul at paul.alexander@billericayit.co.uk or visit www.billericayit.co.uk or call him on 01268
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‘Allo ‘Allo .. Vicki Michelle visits Phoenix FM
Comedy legend Vicki Michelle chats about her past and current shows
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Simon Drane and Keith Playell from Havering College’s business school
Talking about how the college works with businesses and apprenticeships
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The Flag Factory Festival – Line-up announced
Olly and Chris came into the studio to announce the line up of this year's event
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Matt & Rachel from the Brentwood Gazette
Matt & Rachel from the Brentwood Gazette popped in to the studio to give us a sneaky peek at some of the stories being printed in this weeks paper. We discussed Bodger & Badger
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Keith and Helen of Five Elements 28-03-14
Today Keith and Helen of the new Five Elements spiritual shop in Kings Road, Brentwood popped in to tell us about Reiki and the power of crystals. you can email Keith and Helen on
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Interview with Paul Marazzi from A1
Paul Marazzi, formerly of the Brit-award-winning A1, called the show for a chat about why the lyrics of his new song meant so much to him
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Paul Alexander from Billericay IT Solutions 27-03-14
Today Paul Alexander from Billericay IT Solutions popped in to talk to us and we discussed the 5 most common faults with a PC If you have an IT problem you can email Paul at
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Matt-Matt and Rachel from the Brentwood Gazette 26-03-14
Matt-Matt and Rachel from the Brentwood Gazette popped in for their usual weekly chat This week we talked about the Crime Watch appeal, dog mess in Copperfield Gardens and a new Towie star is
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Nick Alston P.C.C for Essex 26-03-14
Today I had a chat with Nick Alston the new P.C.C for Essex
Read More »Joanne Rayment from the Tuesday Club 25-03-14
Joanne Rayment popped into Drive Time to talk about he April 1st marathon run to raise money for “Building For The Future” the new Sawyers Church. If you would like to donate go to
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Alan from the Brentwood Gazette 19-03-14
Alan from the Brentwood Gazette popped in for a chat about “Al-Fresco dining in Brentwood High Street” The “Street Lights” saga and the “Half Marathon” Click here to goto the Brentwood Gazette website
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Mike Porter – Drivetime
Mike Porter has spent over 34 years working in the entertainment field, 17 of which have been in media. Mike has appeared in various television documentaries for such prestigious UK channels including the BBC
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Nev & Alan from the Brentwood Gazette popped in for a chat 12-03-14
On todays show Nev & Alan from the Brentwood Gazette talked to Mike about “The Attempted Dog Theft” in Brentwood, “Councillor Case Work” and “The Brentwood High Street Paving Problem” Click here to goto
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Alan for the Brentwood Gazette. 05-03-14
We had our usual chat with Alan from the Brentwood Gazette about some of this weeks big stories. Click here to goto the Brentwood Gazette website
Read More »Sharon Alford talks about the Samstock Concert in June. 05-03-14
Sharon popped in to the studio to tell us about an open air concert she is organising in June. Click here to connect to their Facebook page
Read More »Alan Jefcoate from the FSB. 06-03-14
We had Alan Jefcoate from the Federation Of Small Businesses in the studio today, talking about the role of women in the work place. Click here to goto the FSB website
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#TimeToTalk Day on Phoenix FM
Thursday 6 February was the first ever Time to Talk Day - 24 hours in which to start conversations about mental health, raise awareness and share the message that mental illness is nothing to
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Love Beer … Love Brentwood
We’re constantly reminding ourselves how lucky we are to have our own award-winning brewery in Brentwood, and 2014 plans to be a big year for the Brentwood Brewing Company. Roland Kannor, founder of the
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Blitz Kids live on Phoenix FM
Joe and Jono from Blitz Kids took time off from their busy touring schedule to visit us for a chat and a few songs
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Drive – #afternoondelight
Bryan's catalogue of songs that never get played on the radio - played on the radio!
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The Phoenix FM Daytime Collective – Santa (Thank you) ft. The Popettes
A brand new Christmas song for you this year courtesy of your Phoenix FM daytime presenters. The Phoenix FM Daytime Collective are: Bryan Powis Rob Jelly Michelle Ward Bob Simpson Mike Jones
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#thefridayfind – Breton
We started a new feature for a Friday – ‘The Friday Find. It works quite simple. I sit down on a Friday morning, search various music blogs and sites to try to find
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Phoenix FM interview with Freda Payne
Bryan chats to Freda about her tour, upcoming album and working with Sir Cliff Richard
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The Mike Lenson Band – Live from Studio 2
This week saw the first ‘Live from Studio 2′ take place on the show. The concept is simple – get a band in and record a session in our new Studio 2. The
Read More »Sing Out For Christmas – Dene Michaels (Black Lace)
Today I was joined by ‘Mr Agadoo’ himself Dene Michaels on the show. We had a chat about his new track ‘Sing Out For Christmas’ which he has released with good friend Bruce
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Lighting Up Brentwood – Meet The Acts – The Popettes
So in case you haven’t heard, Phoenix FM are the host for this year’s Christmas light switch on in Brentwood High Street on 30th November. So in the lead up to the event, across
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Lighting Up Brentwood – Meet The Acts – Rajiv
So in case you haven’t heard, Phoenix FM are the host for this years Christmas light switch on in Brentwood High Street on 30th November. So in the lead up to the event, across
Read More »Lighting Up Brentwood – Meet the Acts – Marilena Gant
So in case you haven’t heard, Phoenix FM are the host for this years Christmas light switch on in Brentwood High Street on 30th November. So in the lead up to the event, across
Read More »The Phoenix FM Drive Show – Comedy + Radio = Awkward
This week I welcomed comedian Adi Knight on to the show. He was performing at the Holiday Inn in Brentwood, and he came in to tell us about how he got into comedy, how
Read More »The Phoenix FM Drive Show – ‘The Council Awards’ (not as boring as it sounds!)
So on Wednesday night this week I sat down to watch Brentwood Councils webcast of their Ordinary Council. I follow local politics closely, I mean why wouldn’t you, it affects the town and area
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Jordon Cox on Drive
It was a busy old time on Friday’s edition. Not only were the roads clogged up, and Essex Police Commissioner Nick Alston on the show, Jordon Cox dropped by for a chat about the
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Driving Through The Sunshine
It’s been a hectic few weeks for the poor drivers in and around Brentwood. With the Crossrail infrastructure being put in place, you’d be forgiven for thinking tempers would be frayed as jams around
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Crossrail – The Shape Of Things To Come?
Quite often, in the pleasant summer conditions, I forego the train and the road and instead wander into Phoenix Towers from Shenfield. The leafy overhang almost forms a natural tunnel, somehow allowing the warmth
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Fun, Frolics, And A Trip Down The A128
Just a little update, letting you know that I am just about alive after a hectic weekend! Covering a Ryman Premier clash for the wonderful ‘Between The Lines’ made Saturday busy, but hey the
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10 Things We Have Learned In The Past Couple Of Weeks
Well, what have we learned? 1. That the will of the Brentwood public will ensure that parking charges will be what they always should’ve been in the first place. 2. That as soon as
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Adding A Bit Of Drive To The Summer Holidays
Well, it’s all been go in Phoenix Towers these past few weeks, as summer time really does seem to kick in between 3 and 6pm during the week! All manner of news stories seem
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Lions Roar Makes Rebels Yell
A busy old time during the evening rush hour this week. Sadly, there’s been some serious road traffic accidents, as well as severe delays on the train. It’s been no picnic for a commuter.
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24 Hours From Hutton
Well, it’s been a busy week on Drive. We’ve had a rock band, a businessman, and now a report live from arguably the greatest race on the planet! ‘Between The Lines’ presenter Steve Roberston
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The Drive Live Session: Voodoo Room
It was an absolute pleasure to have Andy, Pete, and John live in the studio this afternoon for a chat and a tune or two. Voodoo Room were indeed live on Drive. With
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Lions Driving On
Well, after a week full of traffic jams and delays on the road, and not too much to cheer the soul with the increasingly gloomy news headlines, at least there’s one bright spark. The
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Getting You Home In Spiffing Style
I’ve been suitably telt off by the Head Phoenix, so now here I am, bringing colour, delight, and the latest on the B186. It’s ironic, really, but I don’t actually drive. Hardly ever have
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The Spin live on Phoenix FM
Click here to listen again to the interview: We were very pleased to welcome THE SPIN all the way from Stockholm, who are currently in the UK on a promotional tour. Erik, Fredrik, Mattias
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Black Orchid Empire live on Phoenix FM
It was great to welcome London rockers Black Orchid Empire to Brentwood for their first Phoenix FM session on Drive last Wednesday. The band played a great acoustic set of three songs – Here’s
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Astrophotography made simple …
Nik Szymanek is an Essex-based amateur astronomer and prolific astrophotographer, well known for his deep sky images and contributions to education and public outreach. Nik came in to the breakfast show today to have
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Interview with Mr Rajiv Varma from Prime Hospital Consultants
Click here to listen again to the interview: Prime Hospital Consultants are a group of twelve local consultants providing medical treatment and advice on a range of health issues, including cardiology, weight loss, gynaecology
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Interview with Mr John Targett from Prime Hospital Consultants
Click here to listen again to the interview: Prime Hospital Consultants are a group of twelve local consultants providing medical treatment and advice on a range of health issues, including cardiology, weight loss, gynaecology
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Haiku Salut live on Phoenix FM
He were delighted to welcome Derbyshire baroque-folktronica trio HAIKU SALUT into the studio today. They were en route to their sold out gig at the Lexington in London with Darren Hayman and Shrag. As
Read More »I wish I was as cool as Phoenix FM’s Breakfast DJ The Jellyman…
Good morning everybody. I know what you’re thinking, “Why is Bryan awake at this hour? Isn’t he usually in bed about now?” It’s a good question and usually you would be right but on
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It’s Friday and it’s time to say bye.
On todays show we had to say goodbye. We said goodbye to Christmas for another year, by playing the final festive track of 2012. We also said goodbye to the Friday song. A feature
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Thursdays Drive – Bad Jokes, Tongue Twisters and Abandoned Doggie
Had a blast sitting in for Bryan this afternoon, Scrooge-like I decided to limit any Christmas records to just one an hour, but relented in the final hour when I played two! These were
Read More »A GOOD DAY TO GET IN THE RIGHT STREAM ON YOUR DRIVE HOME
What a terrible day to be on the roads! Floods everywhere, but at least I was in the warm and dry. Poor Bryan has a terrible problem with one of his teeth, but at
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Tall Dark Friend at Phoenix
Mike Jones stood in for the unwell Bryan Powis on Monday and was delighted to welcome Jordan Gray, AKA Tall Dark Friend a local musician who has appeared on Phoenix several times before. 18
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A BONFIRE NIGHT SURPRISE
Well much to my surprise I was once again privileged to find myself sitting in for BRYAN POWIS on the prestigious DRIVE show today. It seems that he and his family have been suffering from food
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Taffy – live at Phoenix FM
It was great to welcome Iris, Asano, Koichin and Ken – TAFFY – all the way from Tokyo to Phoenix FM’s studios. They’re in the middle of their first UK tour but very kindly
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Sonya Titus live on Phoenix FM
Click here to listen again to the interview: We were delighted to be joined by London-based singer-songwriter Sonya Titus in the studio today. Sonya played a couple of songs – Mamma and Now –
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It’s Hazel O’Connor! (from the 80’s)
So Hazel O’Connor is touring. Also book and DVD. Busy. Having just celebrated thirty years since Dodi Fayed’s iconic movie Breaking Glass launched her into the spotlight, award-winning singer songwriter Hazel O’Connor will be
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Early Morning Rebel live on Phoenix FM
Click here to listen to the interview: On Tuesday’s Drive show we welcomed Nate, Josh and Dustin from Los Angeles band Early Morning Rebel into the studio. The band have been over in London
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A DEVELOPING DRIVE
Yes, it’s me back looking after another DRIVE show for BRYAN POWIS this afternoon. As usual when I’m here we kick off proceedings with THE THREE O’CLOCK THRILL. Today’s songs set to get the
Read More »THE WEATHER BREAKS AS WE RETURN TO WORK
Well it couldn’t last could it? But at least, for once, we had a stonking weekend before we had to return to the grindstone. Once again I found myself sitting in for BRYAN POWIS
Read More »A GUEST WITH A LUST FOR LIVING
With the arrival of Elliott James into the Powis household at 10:15 yesterday morning, I was privileged to be entrusted to keep the music flowing on today’s DRIVE show. As usual when deputising for
Read More »Uproar Festival – 31 August till 2nd September
4 stages, 100 bands, 3 days Uproar is a brand new festival for the event calendar. Designed to be a truly unique family experience, to attract the widest possible audience and keep them entertained
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PhoenixFM Mini-lympics : Event 5
And so the 1st EVER PhoenixFM Mini-lympics comes to a close just as the London Olympics has. The final event was an interpretation on the Rhythmic Gymnastics which we called Rhythmic Gym-dance-stics (clever eh??)
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Ronnie O’Sullivan talks sport
World snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan came down to chat about the Olympics, running, football, music, and even a bit of snooker
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Torchbearing Recoiltwister
Tricia Sharpe, Brentwood Olympic torchbearer, visits Phoenix FM - with her torch!
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PhoenixFM Mini-lympics : Event 4
The penultimate event in the 1st ever Mini-lympics saw Powis needing a win in order to take it down to the last day. Would he buckle under the pressure or did he squash the
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PhoenixFM Mini-lympics: Event 3
After an intense start to the Mini-lympic fortnight there was a 2 day break from events but the end of the week had a treat in-store. Event number 3 to end the week on
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PhoenixFM Mini-lympics: Event 2
The organisers of the PhoenixFM Mini-lympics wanted to keep the tempo up from day one and so organised a second event on day 2. Event number 2 was an interesting take on Archery…
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He Met Her – Interview with Rocky Chance and Mowgli Moon
Recently, we caught up with Rocky Chance and Mowgli Moon from LA novelty He Met Her a couple of hours after they landed at Heathrow to start their UK Tour. Avid self-producers, it
Read More »Ashley Neave – Chelmsford Cricket Festival
The very first ‘Chelmsford Cricket Festival’ has taken place with a range of great entertainment. Ashley Neave spoke to me last week about the week and the next Cricket Festival in Colchester. The event
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PhoenixFM Mini-lympics: Event 1
With London 2012 happening just down the road, Monday the 30th of July saw the opening event to the 1st EVER PhoenixFM Mini-lympics between Powis (Drive) and Jelly (Breakfast) Event 1 was a variation
Read More »Brentwood Localism Share Fund – Interview with Russell Quirk
Due to the overwhelming success of the Brentwood Localism Share Fund, Brentwood Borough Council has launched a second round of funding for prospective applicants. The Brentwood Localism Share Fund was set up to give
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A THREE DAY WEEK DRIVE
With BRYAN POWIS taking a well earned break, I’ve been privileged to have been entrusted with the DRIVE show for three days this week – Monday, Tuesday and today. In this role I’ve been having
Read More »Maximo Park – Paul Smith talks National Health
Maximo Park are back! The National Health is out now – and Paul Smith from the band spoke to Bryan Powis earlier today
Read More »Drive – Monday 28/Friday 1 – Strawberries, Skating and Drumming
First week back on the afternoons and it was a busy, busy. It’s how I like it. Strawberry Fair Mark Reed, Brentwood Councillor (as well as many other titles to his name) joined me
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Fundraising Pupils, Cooking Real Food with Katherine Garner & more.
This weeks features: Health Features included information and advice regarding muscle cramps and also covered a current piece of news that a fast chain restaurant/take-away is due to launch a children’s beverage containing 12
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Extreme Nutrition, ‘Simply Words,’ ‘Dawn Chorus’ Choir & Undergraduate Sophie
Health Features of the week PLANT IT, FEED IT, EAT IT! Now is the time to get growing! The weather is slowly improving, the soil is nice and moist after all this rain and
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Breakfast advice, Health feature for dog walkers, Brentwood Access Group & Beauty Expert
Monday 30th April – Friday 4th May 2012 The Drive Show Highlights Protein as part of your breakfast – Recent research has found that many children are arriving at school hungry. It is impacting
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TOWIE extra, my health features & Christian Youth Worker
Monday 23rd April – Friday 27th Health Feature Highlights The first one I have included in this weeks blog post for you to listen to, is discussing the argument regarding finding the time to
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Running Nutrition Tips & ‘HomeInstead’ Care Interview.
This week on phoenix I covered local news, weather and events. I also interviewed Steve Willoughby, Director of Home Instead Care in Brentwood. HomeInstead sounds to me the sort of senior care service that
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Tricia Sharp is carrying the Olympic Torch! Saving water interview and Exercise Health Feature
Monday 9th April: Julia Smith and her husband created ‘The Perfect Memento,’ a unique service offered to Brentwood and Essex. ‘The Perfect Memento’ is an interactive video kiosk that you can hire out for
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Soup recipe health feature, local talent winners, and local news
Monday 2nd April – Young Talent! Brothers, Zain and Zeeshan, and winners of the local Hens Theatre Company Coop talent contest joined me in the studio to speak about the act that made them
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A DRIVE INTO WARLEY PLACE
As GABBY CLARKE was indisposed this afternoon, I found myself looking after PHOENIX FM’s prestigious DRIVE SHOW today. After the glorious weather we enjoyed last week, the cloudy cool conditions this afternoon were rather
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Dionne Interiors & Food claims that fool
Monday 26th – Wednesday 28th It’s a short week for me on phoenix as I am off on Thursday and Friday (live gets in the way!)Anyway on Monday I continued with my Health Feature
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Baby Massage by Debbie Sheppard, Ben Benson on wealth & Intelligent
Due to the rush of the world many people have lost time for something free and simple; human touch. The touch of another human being not only enhances our wellbeing but theirs too. On
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Brentwood Bag Project & Explorer: Vic Cross
Second week of March 2012: As usual on drive I covered lots of local news and slipped in some health and wellbeing features to hopefully enhance the health and wellbeing of the Brentwood &
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Gills Girls, Agave plants & mashed cauliflower recipe
Monday 5th March Gill’s Girls – Vintage Style Homewares Local girls ‘Gill’s Girls,’ Sarah and Sue joined me in the studio to tell me all about the beautiful products and fun home parties they
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St Lukes Hospice, ‘Made by Karen,’ & Health features
Monday 27th- Tuesday 28th February I covered lots of local events and shared the details of the 6th Essex Book Award Winner. Health features included training ideas for low cost come rain or shine. Also
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World no.47 Squash Pro, Fibromyalgia & Therapeutic Trampolining Centre
Monday 20th -Wednesday 22nd February I covered lots of local news stories such as the latest update on the new school planned for Sawyers Hall Lane in Brentwood. I also gave a detailed weather
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Dangers of Sweeteners, Ben Benson’s ‘7 Laws of Wealth,’ & Kerry Chambers from St Lukes Hospice
Monday 13th February 2012 – Well I must say it is very strange presenting Drive in a new studio but its also fantastic. It will take me quite a while to get my head
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Raynauld’s, Brentwood NCT, Debating TOWIE & Tamsin speaking on Elim Church
Monday 6th & Tuesday 7th February 2012: Today I covered the weather (must keep an eye on that – woke up to about a foot of snow yesterday morning!) I covered some local news from
Read More »Exercise and Movement Health Feature, Deb Finck speaks about Raring2Go, Local Business News & plumbing and heating advice in cold conditions
Monday 30th January – Today I covered lots of local news, weather update and ususal events and traffic updates. Tuesday 31st January – Health feature of the week Movement Most people jump straight into
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Weight-loss after Pregnancy, Stroke sufferer shares his experience & Nigel Clarke with food matters
Health Feature of the Week: Even mothers that have followed the recommended guidelines of eating an additional 200 calories per day during the second and third trimesters of their pregnancy from nutritional sources, and
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The Young Americans, Biz’ee Mums launch, Alan Witchalls youth work and more…
On Tuesday 17th I was joined by Simon from the Young Americans. Scott Ross helped out with the interview (thank you!) as we also had a call coming in from the states as part
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Pilgrims Hall Christian Centre, Hens Theatre Company & Plumbing and Heating Help
Monday 9th to Friday 13th January I covered lots of local news and events this week and also shared a health feature on the physical impact of feeling stressed and/or angry. To find out
Read More »Hypnotherapy with Ches Moulton, The Essex Wildlife Trust and Gluten-free Eating
Monday 2nd – Tuesday 3rd January Welcome to 2012. I am very excited about the future for us here at Phoenix and with more opportunities to reach out to the local community and meet
Read More »IT SHOULD HAVE BEEN A QUIET BANK HOLIDAY DRIVE HOME
Bank Holiday Tuesday – the roads should have been quiet, but they weren’t! A 6 vehicle accident on the southbound M11 caused serious problems for those trying to beat the queues and get home
Read More »Local artist Steve Cook, Indian Head Massage and Festive Exercise and Weight control discussion
Monday 19th December This week got off to a flying start with my first guest Steve Cook joining me in the studio after the beginning of the first Drive show of the week. Steve Cook is a
Read More »Aspiring Olympian ChrystallN on Drive, former Nurse Vicky Davis speaks on First Aid and I share Metabolic Boosters!
Monday 12th – Tuesday 13th December Guest: VICKY DAVIS, former nurse, from A1 First Aid came in to speak about first aid tips, facts about where accidents are most likely to happen and to
Read More »Talking crafty with PaperArtsy, winter car care, Nutty festive recipe and Ear health
Monday 5th to Tuesday 6th December On Drive I spoke about the Billericay Christmas market that was such a success that so many people showed up, no one could move! I shared local weather
Read More »Psychotherapist on ‘Having children mindfully,’ Vintagevictory.com & Pet care from Boredom Busters
Monday 28th-Tuesday 29th November: I covered the goings on in Crown Street at the lighting up event on Saturday 26th where we had our very own Michelle Ward singing all afternoon and me working
Read More »Locial by Social & Crown Street with Laurie Edmonds and Jane Miles from Brentwood Bells WI
Monday 21st November – Wednesday 22nd November I had a short week here on Phoenix due to preparations that I need to have underway for my gluten free nutritional baking stall at Crown Street
Read More »Discussion on Depression and Bi-polar, Essexhairdressers.com & following the Wellness Experiment
Monday 14th November: I shared some Personal Development about persuasion and communication, how to reduce the risk or Breast Cancer and how to reduce Age-related Macular Degeneration. Plus, local weather and information about the
Read More »Sharing experiences of bullying and Nutrition for teens
Monday 7th November On Monday I was joined in the studio by Sophie and she shared her experience of being bullied at a local secondary school for being studious and a bit different due
Read More »Sue from ‘Mitbits,’ Stress & Anxiety and Bardswell Social Club
Monday 31st October & Tuesday 1st November This week on Drive I decided to have a theme of stress and anxiety as this can be an anxious and busy time of year and SADs
Read More »Dementia care, French Quarter and Crown Street
Monday 24th October I covered local news and shared information on psychology and personal development titled ‘Stop Beating Yourself Up Over Past Mistakes. I also shared 2011 news from the American College of Sports
Read More »David Miles, Roy Dyer, Eric Sandell, Running Rabbits and much more!
Tuesday: David Miles, Co-author of the ‘Fusion’ book, came in to the studio to speak online marketing, social media, websites, networking and the work of his book which aims to help readers how to
Read More »The ‘Electric Head,’ Disability & Local Tweetup
Monday 10th October: I spoke about the importance of sleep in relation to Cortisol control, mental health and body fat storage. For more information email me gabriella@mindhealthmovement.com. I also played Ed Wellman’s (Sunday Breakfast
Read More »The Ingrave Market, ‘NothinButSnow’, the Brentwood Tweetup and more
Monday 3rd October The Ingrave Community Market – I attended on Sunday and this is a local market held in the Knightsway Centre, Knightsway on the Eastham Estate just off of the Ingrave Road
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