Bromley Buzz

By Darren Weale

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 art... more

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How many episodes does Bromley Buzz have?

The podcast currently has 289 episodes available.

Bromley Buzz episodes:

May 30, 2026 Episode 289: Brilliant Businesses at Bromley Business Show 30 September
Darren Weale talks with Nick Bryant of Brilliant Businesses about the Bromley Business Show on 30th September at Oakley House.

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 restaurants, and London Biggin Hill Airport.
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23min
May 23, 2026Episode 288: Relay Crystal Palace - a new career-focused community for young people begins
Darren Weale talks with Ella Roche ahead of the debut event by Relay Crystal Palace, set up to build a community for young people (typically aged 18-24) in Crystal Palace learn, build new skills and make meaningful business connections to support their career aspirations and fight youth unemployment. On 3rd June Relay presents its first free event, designed to help attendees learn career building skills, make genuine connections and build confidence.

The speakers on the event panel are:
Susan Patterson-Smith, Head of Pathways and Learning at Palace for Life Foundation (part of Crystal Palace Football Club)
Niyadre, an award winning Director who recently directed Jade's 'Before You Break My Heart' music video
Joe Faulkner, Director at Profiles Creative, a leading international Creative, Marketing and Digital talent consultancy
The event is being held at The Jackdaw, "a real hidden gem in the heart of Crystal Palace. There'll be food and soft drinks provided. Come and join us, make some friends and boost your career." Event 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 Shampan restaurants, and London Biggin Hill Airport.
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6min
May 16, 2026 Episode 287: Feline Good - Paws Cat Cafe, Tonbridge
Zeenat Noorani talks with Lauren at the Paws Cat Café in Tonbridge.

Just as when we went beyond Bromley to focus on the lovely Hemsley Conservation Centre (episode here), we have again gone to a fascinating place within a reasonable distance of our borough.

While Hemsley has Geoffroy's Cats, Lauren's cat cafe has 15 rescue cats in what is definitely 'not your usual coffee shop'. While it certainly has cats, coffee, cake and connection.

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 restaurants, and London Biggin Hill Airport.
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39min
May 08, 2026 Episode 286: In the Office Of Optimism with Mayor Of Bromley Cllr Jonathan Andrews
Darren Weale talks again with Cllr Jonathan Andrews, the Mayor Of Bromley, even as his annual term of office comes to a close in May. He shares a tribute to his mother. Theresa is Mayoress, and Jonathan also thanks the whole team around the Mayor that makes this office of optimism such a positive part of the borough.

Jonathan reflects on his event-filled term and, after the closing credits of the podcast, there is a bonus section, his speech from the recent Let's Talk Better CiC event, in which he is introduced by Co-Founder Zeenat Noorani.

From meeting Drag artiste Lola Facetious to attending the Community Iftar at the Al-Emaan Centre, and progress with fundraising for his chosen Mayoral charities CASPA and the Maypole Project, Jonathan covers a lot of ground - as Mayors do. Variety is very much a feature of Mayoral life, as this interview shows.

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 restaurants, and London Biggin Hill Airport..
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34min
May 03, 2026 Episode 285: Actor James Bradwell, Midsomer Murders, and Bromley
Darren Weale talks with actor James Bradwell ahead of his appearance as Sergeant Troy in Midsomer Murders - The Killings At Badgers Drift, which is on at the Churchill Theatre from 12-16 May. Tickets here.

James is appearing together with Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy, and who is in this production playing Inspector Tom Barnaby.

James talks about the classic whodunnit, with its 'eccentric villagers, shocking twists and an unforgettable reveal', but also his Bromley family roots and his career, with its variety, including video game work. He ponders his role in such as well-established and long-running institution as Midsomer Murders, and the 'really really lovely experience' of the show. He shares his pleasure in being part of a show which is an draw to people far and wide, including many who come from other countries to see it.

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 restaurants, and London Biggin Hill Airport.
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10min
April 25, 2026 Episode 284: Announcing the Best Of Project at Darwin's Down House on 21st April 2026
Darren Weale announces the Best Of Project and the Best Of Bromley, which will run during and before September 2026.

The announcement was made at English Heritage's Down House, the former home of Charles Darwin. Speaking at the 21st April Bromley BuzzUp networking event, attended by the Mayor Of Bromley, Cllr Jonathan Andrews, Darren outlines the thinking and intentions behind the Best Of Bromley.

This new project is separate from the Bromley Buzz. It aims to draw attention to Bromley in a new and exciting way and to encourage pride, positivity, and change.

The speech can also be read 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 Shampan restaurants, and London Biggin Hill Airport.
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5min
April 19, 2026 Episode 283: Ripley Arts Centre Revived
Bromley's Ripley Arts Centre - home of the Bromley Arts Trust - recently hosted a double celebration.
First, a milestone: showing off its rooms after a refresh so that they can again host music and other activities against a fresh, well-decorated backdrop. Second, sharing the launch of a new exhibition, 'Bowie Unlimited', featuring artwork by Sara Captain depicting the iconic musician David Bowie. We interviewed Sara in episode 280 of the Bromley Buzz podcast. This episode features Myra Kinghorn and Cllr Gemma Turrell, Deputy Mayor of Bromley, speaking on stage at the celebration event.
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 London Biggin Hill Airport and the Shampan restaurant Group.

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6min
April 11, 2026 Episode 282: Radfield Homecare - community and business for nearly 4 years
Zeenat Noorani talks with Simi Ghuman of Radfield Homecare, Bromley Orpington, and Beckenham.

Simi talks about care and the care business locally, and contributing through Connections Cafe events and sponsoring Let's Talk Better campaign events including one on 27th April.

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 restaurants, and London Biggin Hill Airport.
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25min
April 04, 2026 Episode 281 - Bromley FC Community Trust and supporting armed forces veterans
Darren Weale talks with Graham Orr, Chair of Bromley Football Club Community Trust, and Cllr Mike Botting, Armed Forces Champion and Loneliness Champion for Bromley, and formerly a regular on the podcast when Mayor.

The growing work of the Trust, particularly with veterans living in Bromley, is covered, acknowledging the pivotal help of Charlotte Ryan from Bromley Council. A wide range of ongoing and planned activities involving veterans are described, including Ravens Chat, and the Veterans Hub. That includes the club having signed up for the Armed Forces Covenant, and what that means. More information for veterans and their families can be found 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 restaurants, and London Biggin Hill Airport.
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34min
March 29, 2026 Episode 280: Bowie Universal - Sara Captain's art exhibition at Ripley Arts Centre
Darren Weale attends the opening of 'Bowie Universal' - Sara Captain's David Bowie art exhibition at Ripley Arts Centre, and talks with Sara about David Bowie, her art, and David Bowie's significance for Bromley and culture more widely.
From the late Bromley-grown superstar's early career onwards, Sara captures in various formats his growing popularity, influence, and influences. Visitors can buy artworks, prints and more from the exhibition, which runs until at least 15th April. The exhibition also contains a small, but helpful selection of Bowie memorabilia.
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 restaurants, and London Biggin Hill Airport.
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18min

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How many episodes does Bromley Buzz have?

The podcast currently has 289 episodes available.

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