Brooklands Radio Features

Mark Mowbray in conversation with Pete Hutchison, widely recognised as Pete the Irish Pilot, has built a remarkable career in aviation, blending professional expertise with a genuine passion for flying. Originally from Belfast, Pete began his aviation journey in the early 1980s at Woodgate Aviation, earning his private pilot's license (PPL) and igniting a lifelong love for the skies. His career took off in the Royal Air Force (RAF), where he honed his skills as a Tornado jet pilot. Following his time in the RAF, Pete transitioned to the commercial aviation sector, dedicating 25 successful years to flying for Virgin Atlantic. Even in retirement, Pete's enthusiasm for aviation remains as strong as ever.

Baz Richards chats with Trish and Peter Winterbottom (MBE) about their local business Emily's Kitchen. Peter was an England Rugby player with 58 caps and Trish is a cook specialising in Asian and Indian cuisine knew Keith Floyd.

Charlie Cuozzo talks with Willie Armstrong from the Red Hot Chilli Pipers about the band's career highlights and their upcoming show at London's Cadogan Hall on Friday 30th May.

Graham Laycock introduces Diana Roberts of Destination Toolkit with the essential guide things to see and do in Surrey over the coming weeks.

Graham Laycock talks to Sam Wakefield from the Woking and Sam Beare Hospices about forthccoming fund raising events and how you can support and fund raise forthe hospice. More details at www.wsbh.org.uk

Bav Majithia talks with Ceri Richardson, Head of Sales & Marketing at the Brooklands Hotel about what the hotel has to offer including its Spa with a competition to win a 3 hour session at the Spa and a meal for two.

Baz Richards talks with Dan Callaghan, Senior Climate Change and Sustainability Officer at Runnymede Borough Council about Runnymede's Big Green Week!

Baz Richards and Leanne Brown chat with designer Samantha McCarthy about her areas of expertise and how she is helping the Weybridge Festival team.

Baz Richards and Leanne Brown chat with Sam Povey Hall. Sam is now connected to D'Oyly Carte Island where she's running Wellbeing classes. Sam is also known as DJ Goldierocks. She's ex Capital Radio Dance and Radio 1 late night presenter and amongst other credits is well known club DJ in Ibiza and her private clients have included Madonna, Giorgio Armani, Gordon Ramsey, David Beckham & The Prince & Princess of Wales so we might just have a little chinwag about that!

Graham Laycock introduces Diana Roberts of Destination Toolkit with the essential guide things to see and do in Surrey over the coming weeks.