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Sheppey FM is a community radio station operated by Sheppey Matters, a registered charity with over 25 years of experience dedicated to promoting healthy living on the Isle of Sheppey. The charity manages a diverse portfolio of community projects that support residents of all ages, including those with additional needs.
As a part of this mission, Sheppey FM is committed to upholding the same standards and values as Sheppey Matters. The station serves as a vital voice for the charity while also providing a valuable service to the wider community. We encourage you to visit us and learn more about our work.
For additional information about Sheppey Matters and their various projects, please visit their website at the link below.
www.sheppeymatters.org.uk
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- Online: Simply click the play button on our website.
- Radio: If you’re local, tune your radio to 92.2 FM.
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Zoe welcomed Rowland Smillie from Men Talk UK into the studio at Sheppey FM to discuss men’s mental health and their upcoming open day. Rowland explained that Men Talk UK was founded by Ryan over four years ago to address the growing need for mental health support for men in the local community. Drawing on their own personal experiences, including Rowland’s journey through depression, the group was created to provide a safe and supportive space where men can talk openly and access help. During the interview, depression was described as feeling like a 'black fog' that makes it difficult to see hope and light to get you through. Rowland recommended the YouTube video 'I Had a Black Dog' which Men Talk staff use in therapy sessions to help people better understand depression.![]()
Alongside his voluntary work, Rowland runs a company 'Kent Training Services' , delivering affordable first aid and health and safety training for individuals and businesses.![]()
Men Talk Open Day On 2nd May 2026 from 11:00am to 5:00pm. The open day will include:![]()
* Ryan’s 100-mile fundraising challenge (cycling, running, and swimming)![]()
* Live music from Lost Cause![]()
* Sheppey FM Roadshow![]()
* Craft stalls, BBQ, and ice cream![]()
* Opportunities to meet the Men Talk team for advice and support![]()
Support Sessions![]()
Men-talk.UK sessions run:![]()
. Monday & Friday: 7–8pm![]()
. Wednesday Drop-In: 1–3pm![]()
. Alternate Tuesdays: 7–8pm![]()
"New Wednesday evening session coming soon (7–8pm)" ![]()
Further details are available via the Men-talk.UK Facebook page or by emailing:- info@men-talk.uk![]()
Thank you to Rowland for sharing his experiences and encouraging listeners to seek support when facing mental health challenges.
INTERVIEW and PLEA for Help. ![]()
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Today Marylyn was joined in the studio with Mark Dixon, Mark is a regular face here and does lots in the area with MenTalk and Song Signing, today he was here to talk about his Daughter Luwana. Luwana was diagnosed with stage 4 Sarcoma, this is a rare cancer affecting the bones and nervous system, in Luwanas case it started in her hip and has spread upwards it’s now taken hold and treatment isn’t working. It’s heartbreaking for any parent to know they will have to outlive their child, naturally feeling helpless, Mark spoke about fundraising to help Luwana make memories with her husband and young children (she has 3 eldest is only 7) and left over funds to donate to the Sarcoma charity to help others. On 2nd May Mark is teaming with Rebecca Breiner from Song Signing and doing a sponsored walk from Sheerness Clock Tower to Leysdown Bandstand, they set off at 10am anyone can join in if you want to support them, alternatively you can donate to their fundraiser here www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/rebecca-breiner?utm_medium=CF&fbclid=IwZnRzaARMSQ5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQ...![]()
Lucy from The Crafty Cooper and Kerry from Moonchild Crafty Bespoke gifts are helping by putting on a fundraising event on 27th June 12pm-4pm Sheerness CO-OP Sports And Social Club, they are inviting craft stalls to join for £20 per stall, the Sheppey FM roadshow will be there and lots more. We are calling out to anyone that may be able to donate a bouncy castle/inflatable for the day, face painters willing to donate their services or anyone else that supply family entertainment for free for a fantastic cause, or any performers that wish to give a little bit of their time. Please contact us here if you can help and we will pass on your details to the organisers. Thanks in advance. Thank you to Mark for coming in and sharing his touching story and good luck on the fundraising journey. All of us at Sheppey FM are holding Luwana in our thoughts.
Today Babz was joined in the studio with Kevin McKenna MP for Sittingbourne and Sheppey and Ben his Parliamentary Assistant. They spoke fondly about the rich heritage of the Island, the importance of Sheppey during the war and its rich military history. Kevin talked about the SS Montgomery and the masts being removed, Kevin is campaigning to have the masts, which are officially owned by the US, to be displayed in Sheerness, he said important to islanders to keep a visual part of this famous landmark. There is a petition to help make this happen, Kevin urges everyone that wants to keep one or more masts on Sheppey to please click the link here and sign the petition. actionnetwork.org/forms/save-the-mongomery-masts-preserve-sheppeys-iconic-maritime-heritage/ . Whilst on-air the MP also spoke about the bid for Sittingbourne and Sheppey to become the national town of culture, the winning town would receive £3 Million to spend on art and culture in the area.
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