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The Brentwood Awareness Walk and Talk – Tony Robinson and Wayne Banks
I popped along to Brentwood Mind the other day to have a chat with Tony Robinson and Wayne Banks about The Brentwood Awareness Walk and Talk event on Sunday Brentwood Mind along with the
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Sylvia Kent and Ian Yearsley talk about books ,writing and witches
Michelle was unwell so Mike Jones was in the chair and chatted to Sylvia Kent and Ian Yearsley who is a a writer and historian who was born in Ingatestone, Essex (UK) and now
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Being flown by an unlicensed pilot or life in the workhouse – which would you prefer?
Like the cavalry to the rescue, Frances Clamp returned from her holidays to present our Bygones feature today which was all about the the workhouses of old, and especially the workhouses that were located
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A sure fire bet or the chance of a lifetime? The choice is yours!
Being a Monday it was time for another MAXIMUM MUSIC MONDAY edition of One-2-Three. But not just music as we also had time to look at a couple of oddball stories that might have
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Essex Savers net Credit Union – Alison Davies
My guest on the show today was Alison Davies from Essex Savers net Credit union A credit union is a member-owned financial co-operative, democratically controlled by its members, and operated for the purpose of promoting thrift, providing credit at
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Keeping the flame alive , The Liberals, The Wesleys and Wayne
In a very busy programme Mike spoke to Phil Scrotton who has written a brand new song called Keeping The Flame alive. Some from the many thousands of people who took part in
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Chess and Football – a very sporty One-2-Three menu
Well I might not have been joined by Frances Clamp today but she kindly left me some notes on her chosen subject regarding the history of Billericay Town Football Club. But before all that
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A Bank Holiday weekend with sunshine. Now there’s a novelty!
Well it may be a Bank Holiday but some of us have to work. Well playing a pile of great songs on the radio is not exactly working is it? More in the way
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Energetic and Heated Election Debate
With tomorrow's election looming, five parties engaged in a loud but healthy debate hosted by Mike Jones.
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One 2 Three with Frances Clamp and without Scott Ross!
It’s been a pleasure to sit in for Scott yesterday and today while he takes a short break. Yesterday it was Maximum Music Monday but we also took in a few local news stories
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Brentwood Foodbank
We welcomed Julie Bowler and the Rev Jem Treherne in to talk about the work they do with Brentwood Foodbank
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The artist now known as Josh James
... and formerly known as Eurovision entrant Josh Dubovie chats to Mike Jones
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Musical choices of the plants and the story of a “Countess”
Being a Tuesday it was time to be joined by Frances Clamp who popped by with an update on the story of Countess Helen Tasker that we first aired in March 2011. We are
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The Lines have been drawn – and crossed!
Another “MAXIMUM MUSIC MONDAY” with a whole heap of new songs just added to our playlist. But even that didn’t stop us from looking at some of the stories of daft activities being carried
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Almost There
Its been a long season and a dramatic change for local League 2 side Dagenham and Redbridge as long standing manager John Still left the club . Interim boss Wayne Burnett has held the
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Cold Calling and Gerry Rafferty
We all suffer from Cold calling . Usually at mealtimes the phone will ring and there will be a distant voice trying to sell you some unwanted or unneccesary item or persuading you to
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All over the shop!
Today is Thursday which should mean that Bob Simpson would be in charge – but he did Monday when I should have been there, and yesterday when Mike Jones should have been the man.
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If you won’t dance – you could be shot!
Yes it’s me back again with Tuesday’s ONE-2-THREE show so as well as Frances Clamp popping in with our BRENTWOOD & BILLERICAY BYGONES feature, I also took a look at one of the odder
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I’ve Joined a Boyband! Class A
Great Guests in the studio today – Class A In 2011, following a nationwide search for six great-looking guys who could sing, dance and write their own music, James, Jake, Robin, Craig, Seb and
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Wayne’s World
In a busy one to three this week I spoke at length to Neil Speight who is the editor of the Enquirer group about new investement at St Luke’s Hospice and the aftermath of
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Pot Noodle or a potted history?
Another Tuesday, another lunchtime and being a Tuesday I was again pleased to be joined by Frances Clamp but before she arrived we had time to look at another oddball news story extracted from
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Some sunshine – at last but it just had to be on a Monday!
Another working week, well it is unless you are off with your children enjoying their Easter holidays. Being a Monday today’s show was crammed full of music with just a couple of oddball news
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Friends of Upminster Windmill – Martin Withers
Today it was my pleasure to welcome Martin Withers from the Friends of Upminster Windmill to the Phoenix FM studios. You can hear our chat again here - [Audio clip: view full post to listen]
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Sam Callahan – Listen Again Here
It was an absolute pleasure to welcome singer songwriter and musician Sam Callahan to the Phoenix FM studios today. Sam was spotted by Geri Halliwell when he was 15 and was signed to a
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After the Storm. Daggers boss reflects on Saturday’s loss
It’s a difficult time for the Daggers and Wayne Burnett has got a tough task on his hands. Just four more games to the season and Daggers desperately need points. As usual on
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See what we dug up today
After a bitterly cold Bank Holiday Easter weekend, it was back to the grind today, but at least the sun was shining down on us. Being a Tuesday I was pleased to be joined
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Cllr. Russell Quirk and The Hutton Community Centre
Brentwood’s Conservative councillors have agreed to invest £165,000 in to Hutton Community Centre to bring the building back up to scratch. Cllr. Russell Quirk joined me in the Phoenix FM studio today to chat about
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Brentwood Brewing Company’s Easter Quiz and a Surprise Visit From The Earl Of Brentwood!
It was my pleasure to welcome Head Brewer from The Brentwood Brewing Company Sophie De Ronde to the Phoenix FM studio today to talk about The Brentwood Brewing Company’s Easter Quiz. During our chat
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Ingrave Playwright visits One 2 Three
A break from politics this week as Mike welcomed playwright Luke Coldham into the studio Luke has written and directed a play entitled Safe which opens in London in 2 weeks before moving
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In this weather you need a coat – but what about a coat of arms?
Tuesday’s edition of the show means it’s time for Frances Clamp and in today’s BYGONES feature, Frances provided the story of Brentwood’s very own COAT OF ARMS. Fascinating stuff! If you missed it listen again to
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Fun events for the spring are on the way
Welcome to the start of another week – just 4 working days this week which is just as well seeing how cold it is. We could even have more snow on the first day
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Brentwood Buddhist Community – Jane Ward, Rene Cantiani and a Taste of Honey!
A near miss on the road this morning distracted me somewhat from today’s show, so it was good to have the calming influence of my guests Jane Ward and Rene Cantiani from the Brentwood
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A bonus One-2-Three for me
Well aren’t I the lucky one as I got to handle a third show this week? On Tuesday’s show we got down to some serious local political stuff so today I turned my attention
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Louise McKinlay visits One 2 Three
It was budget day of course but we were more interested in local budgets and what exactly was happening at Brentwoodcouncil. Mike was delighted to interview leader of the council Louise McKinlay. Many topics
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Daggers manager upbeat about the future
Daggers manager Wayne Burnett joined Mike for his usual Wednesday discussion about how local League Two team Dagenham and Redbridge are faring. You can hear the interview again here: [Audio clip: view full post
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The cost of parking – is it fair?
Today I was delighted to be joined by the deputy leader of the Brentwood First group of councillors, Cllr Phil Baker from the Shenfield Ward who together with Linda Heath of Brentwood based company,
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Starting the new working week with maximum music
I hope you had a great weekend in spite of the miserable cold weather. Well whilst everyone else was back hard at work today we managed to enjoy a couple of hours filled with
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Cllr. Louise McKinlay Leader of Brentwood Council and D’ukes
Today I had the pleasure of talking to Cllr. Louise McKinlay about the “Bedroom Tax” in response to the interview yesterday with Hilary Benn, Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government, Cllr.
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The Bedroom Tax. I speak to Hilary Benn Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government. Also, Brian Carline from The League of Friends of The Marillac Nursing Home
A forthcoming change in housing benefit rules has been dubbed the “bedroom tax” by Labour and, for many, the name has stuck. Hilary Benn, Shadow Secretary of State for Communities and Local Government was
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20MPH and Towie Towers!. Another Busy One 2 Three
On a busy One 2 Three today Mike welcomed Cllr’s Mike Le Surf and Julie Morrissey both representing Brentwood South Ward. Amongst topics discussed were plans for 20mph zones in the town ,TowieTowers and
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It might be cold but at least the welcome was warm
Can you believe that this time last week we could have been forgiven for thinking that spring had sprung? With the snow whirling round us today we had a truly rude awakening. What a
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Paul Greene from Brentwood’s Hermit Club and How Not to get Food Poisoning!
It was my pleasure to welcome Paul Greene to the Phoenix Fm studios today. Paul has been involved with The Hermit Club for many years in one capacity or another and is now aiming
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Cllr Phil Baker and Gary Sheridan from The Essex Indoor Family Festival
Such a busy show! I was delighted to be joined in the studio by my two guests today. First it was Cllr. Phil Baker chatting about last night’s Brentwood Council Planning Meeting. You can
Read More »Jools at the Skills Academy and Help for the Talking newspaper
A brief respite from local politics on the show this week. Mike welcomed David Minns from Brentwood and District Talking newspaper and the discussion was aimed at making listeners more aware of the service
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One-2-Three – A Photo finish
What a fabulous sunny spring afternoon we enjoyed this Tuesday afternoon. It would be hard to dream of a better day to enjoy some great music, oddball news stories and to reminisce about times
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Wash down those fur balls with coffee made with water in the radiators
The first One-2-Three Show for March, the sun is shining, a whole new batch of songs to play and everything is right with the world. Well it is so long as you are not
Read More »Southend Air Show, Local news and Farewell John
In a packed One 2 Three today Mike Jones spoke to BBC London sports presenter and air show commentator Stuart Smith about the proposed cancellation of Southend’s Airshow. Neil Speight who is the editor
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Brentwood’s history in public places and public advertising in personal places
Another Tuesday and another ONE-2-THREE show. On today’s music packed show we had time to check out a single story from our file of oddball news. Today’s item concerned a new advertising craze sweeping
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A lovely item of News as you ate your lunch
Welcome to another week – the last in February! And on today’s One-2-Three show I couldn’t resist bringing you the story of the couple who were enjoying a candlelight supper after dropping in briefly
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Brentwood A Becket Rotary Club
My guest today on One 2 Three was Diane Matthews of Brentwood a Becket Rotary Club The Club was chartered in 1980, sponsored by The Rotary Club of Brentwood and The Rotary Club of
Read More »Getting to Grips with Local Issues
This Wednesday’s One 2 Three saw Mike Jones interviewing Cllrs Karen Chilvers (Lib Dem) and William Lloyd (Brentwood First) They discussed car parking, the possibility of a new cinema, potholes and a variety of
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Music in your head and a potted history of Billericay
Another One-2-Three Show and another oddball story – this time about a woman from Coggeshall who is plagued by an affliction whereby she has music playing in her head all of the time and
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Friday’s One 2 Three, with Tony Robinson and Daisy from Brentwood Mind, and Joe Cocker
TGIF! A very enjoyable show today featuring a couple of tracks from Joe Cocker’s excellent new album – Fire it Up. After 2pm I was pleased to be joined in the studio by Tony
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Mark Reed, David Kendall, Phil Baker and Nev Wilson discuss the new budget
Tuesday night saw the annual Budget meeting of Brentwood Borough Council and today for Wednesday’s One 2 Three Mike Jones was joined by Cllrs Mark P Reed (Con), David Kendall (LD) and Phil Baker
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Funny stories and the clocks of Brentwood
On today’s One-2-Three Show apart from the usual crop of fabulous music we took a look at some current zany stories as well as a serious look at the history of clocks of Brentwood, courtesy
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A strict diet is called for
I was delighted to be joined on today’s show by Shulagh Jacobs who has just completed her second e-Book, FAT BURNING INTENSIVE:SECRETS OF FAT LOSS and Shulagh explained why it becomes ever more difficult
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Thursday’s One 2 Three – Something Free!
Well that went quickly! I so enjoyed my first edition of the new show that it felt like it was over before I had got started! Helping me along the way (including making me
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So my first show on Phoenix that I can actually call mine got off to a brisk start yesterday with great debate from Mike Le Surf and Russell Quirk. We discussed a whole range
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History is back on the menu
Today was the second of our new ONE 2 THREE Shows and it was great to have Frances Clamp back with me after a fortnight. In the first hour I managed to find time
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One 2 Three and we’re off!
It was champers day today for the new show to be looked after by MIKE JONES, BOB SIMPSON and myself, SCOTT ROSS. First out of the starting blocks today, I had the pleasure of
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Coming Soon – One 2 Three on Phoenix FM
A brand new weekday show comes to Phoenix from 4 February – One 2 Three Monday to Friday 1pm to 3pm it’s One 2 Three It’s going to be such a busy show, it’s going
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Friday Drive with Mike Jones Guests included Michael Casey who will assist Mike as a Political analyst in the brand new show One 2 Three which starts on Wednesday 6th Feb. This show
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