Guests & Interviews

Over the years we have had the privilege of being joined by an array of guests including hosts, musicians, youth experience and much more! Below is a list of our most recent guests, we would like to extend a huge thank you to every one of you.

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Our Recent Guests

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Richard Jeferies Talks About Pavement Art

Local artist Richard Jeferies talked to Lauren about Chalk Marks 2019 where local artists and people of all ages can create pavement art on the theme of the ‘Beachfront’. This is a FREE event on Sat 4th May at the Leas, Minster from 11am~3pm. Richard thanked the sponsors Minster on Sea Parish Council & SBC […]

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Interview with Mark Worf (KCC Senior Early Help Worker)

Sheppey FM had a visit this week from Mark Worf (KCC Senior Early Help Worker). Mark is based at Minster Youth Club, Community Centre, New Road, and works with young people on the Island ages 8 – 18 years. Three of the club’s senior members, Francesca, Natalie and Rosie, spoke about the activities they’ve been […]

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Interview With Leigh Miles

Leigh Miles from @leighmilesdanceandfitness was invited into the studio by Lauren to discuss her recent work on Mrs Brown’s Boys D’ Musical and D’ Movie. Leigh was choreographer for the two projects. The closest musical to the Island is at the O2 on 5th and 6th July. The show is really funny and a bit […]

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Homestart With Why Sheppey Matters

Laura Jobson from HOMESTART was our guest on WHY SHEPPEY MATTERS. Homestart is a voluntary organisation set up 46 yrs ago and there are many schemes around the country. The Sittingbourne & Sheppey group has been running for 25 yrs. They are financed by grants & fundraising and are governed by a board of trustees. […]

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Interview With MTS Cleansing

Jackie Hall from MTS Cleansing Services joined us in the studio on Tuesday. MTS offer a range of domestic and Industrial waste management services, which include – unblocking drains, flood response, waste disposal and re-cycling. They have more than 30 years of experience of dealing with liquid waste, re-cycling sludge and other waste for re-use […]

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BREEZE – The new women-only cycling group

Claire and Louisa have started a new women-only cycling group called BREEZE set up by HSBC. Any local ladies over 18yrs are encouraged to join and all levels of skill are welcome. Beginners will initially start by using the cycling path along the sea wall and, as their confidence increases, they progress to public roads […]

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Community Week

Sheppey College are hosting their ‘Community Week’. Students Skye Williams & Callum Spandley said “they are collecting for the homeless. Things like scarves, hats, gloves, toiletries & non perishable foods” This starts Mon 1st April. Please take contributions to Sheppey College’s collection point in reception.

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Interview With Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Kent

Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Kent, Paul Auston, paid an official visit to Sheppey FM Community Radio Station today. He was shown around the radio station by Julie Nicholls, Project Manager, and met some of the station’s volunteers. He learned about the station’s work with disadvantaged local people, the young people’s Radio Club and Arts Awards […]

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1st Eastchurch Rainbows & Brownies

Tracey Hadlow & Katy Grandison came in to make an appeal for adult volunteers to help out with their very successful, but full, 1st Eastchurch Rainbows & Brownies. Both units are at capacity which means girls are having to wait a long time before joining. Tracey & Katy want to expand by starting an Eastchurch […]

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‘Little Shop of This & That’

Sam Edgar, new owner of the ‘Little Shop of This and That’ popped in to announce it’s opening on Mon 18th March at 9.30am, with a Grand Opening Event on Sat 23rd March. A gift shop with a difference, which rents out shelves to local crafts people to sell their hand-made items ~ decorated & […]

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Sheppey ADHD Support Group

It was great to have Beverly Nolker back on Sheppey FM on Tuesday this week, to give us an update on the Sheppey ADHD Support Group. At the end of last year, the group had a very successful Annual Conference with speakers from Croatia and USA. Local Group meetings continue at the Sheerness Healthy Living […]

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‘Blue Badges’

During the “Why Sheppey Matters” programme this week, we spoke to Stewart Kitching, from the ‘Swale Stroke Support Group’ about Blue Badges, which allows people with disabilities to have free parking in most car parks and also on roadways. This enables them to access shops and other public areas if their mobility is limited. Without […]

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