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Darren Weale speaks with Henry, Operations Manager at Hemsley Conservation Centre in Kent.

From the beautiful, rare Golden Conures which can be heard at the start of the episode, to Tayra, Lemurs, Maned Wolves and Jaguarundi (one of only 2 pairs in the UK), Hemsley Conservation Centre is a publicly-open refuge for many animal species that are rare both in the wild and even in zoos.

The Centre loves its animals, and their personality and attitude, providing a range of direct experiences with some of the species, such as lemurs, sloths, bugs, porcupines, and spider monkeys. It has options for visitors including a 'junior zookeeper' experience.

Hemsley Conservation Centre enables people to see and learn about rare animals, keeping the species alive, and educating people on how to preserve environments. There is a lot to be seen and understood when visiting the Centre.  The Centre is also part of the Small Zoo Network.

Do enjoy the episode and Henry's animal stories and the quirks and habits that he shares. Better still, go to Hemsley Conservation Centre and see for yourself.   

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Darren Weale speaks with Wendy, Robin, and Nick from the Farnborough Dramatic Society in the dressing room.

From a player coming on stage in a coffin, to coming away with awards, and many a mishap along the way, we hear about the Society, which is over 75 years old, and features members from 18 years of age to 'as old as you like'. With alumni including Nicholas Gasson from TV's Merlin, several members have gone on to professional careers. 

Local pub The Woodman is given due credit for its warmth and helpfulness and allowing items to disappear onto the FDS stage as props from time to time.

In between telling many a story from the decades, the three refer to the benefits of taking part in a theatre society, such as being in a long-established community, learning, and confidence. As Wendy says, 'No one will believe now I was really shy', and refers to being Bubbles Laverne and covered in balloons for a production!

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Darren Weale speaks with Wendy, Robin, and Nick from the Farnborough Dramatic Society in the dressing room ahead of their next production, Murder At Checkmate Manor, which runs between 19th and 21st February. Tickets here.

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Jacqui Weale speaks with author Kerry Barrett.  

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Darren Weale speaks with Victoria Nightingale, Manager of Petts Wood Library.

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Darren Weale speaks with Christina Carty of Bromley Tuneless Choir.

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Darren Weale speaks with Peter Dunn, Mayor's Attendant.

We have interviewed several Mayor's - and Deputy Mayor's - of Bromley, but Peter has been full-time Attendant about 10 years, and shares some of his experiences and insights, as well as a bit about himself.  

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In 2022, Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani interviewed Bromley Football Club's Manager Andy Woodman ahead of what was Bromley's first victory at Wembley in the FA Trophy final. Since then, Andy has taken the club, via a second Wembley victory in the play-off's, to compete in the Football League for the first time. As 2026 begins, we re-visit that interview and re-share Andy's thoughts on how he would celebrate if they won that first, crucial victory. This brief, thoughtful excerpt in which Andy gives his answer, from episode 54, is one of the most memorable highlights in the history of the Bromley Buzz podcast. We thank Andy for his words and for making history, twice so far.     

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Darren Weale talks with Dave Griffiths of The Belldrinkers about their latest Christmas song, 'Cross Me Off Your Christmas List', newly released on You Tube and music streaming channels such as Spotify.

Created by Dave and Lester, with numerous others with Chelsfield links, most of all the Five Bells pub, the songs have become a highlight of the year and a bit of a Santa Dash to get completed in time for Christmas every year, as Dave explains. 

The Belldrinkers can be found on channels including You Tube, Spotify, Apple Music, Facebook, and more. 

Chester Zoo, Vulcan bombers, The Belldrinkers Philharmonic Chorus, and Truro Cathedral's organ all form part of this 'Ska revival with slightly mad sounding brass' and a singer, now aged 16, who was 5 when their first song was recorded 11 years ago. 

Dave pays tribute on the podcast and in the video to a late Belldrinker, Paul Skinner, who sadly passed this year.

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