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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Churches Together on Sheppey

Jeanette’s guest on the ‘Helping Hands’ show this week was Olive Long, member of the Salvation Army and representative of Churches Together on Sheppey. Olive spoke about the ‘World Day of Prayers’, an annual, ecumenical world-wide event with over 170 countries taking part. Each year the Order of Service is prepared by woman of a […]

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The ‘Road to Sheppey’

Revd. Cindy Kent MBE joined Keith to share her “Road to Sheppey” story. It began in the early 60’s as the lead singer of The Settlers, the UK’s leading pop-folk group, performing concerts, cabarets, radio & TV, including work with Cliff Richard. Greatest chart success – The Lightening Tree, the theme to the ITV series […]

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Sheppey Pride Events

Peter Clements joined Charlotte in the studios to promote their ‘Sheppey Pride’ events. They are holding a Showcase / Audition night at Eastchurch Holiday Centre on Fri 8th March from 7pm onwards. They are looking for a variety of entertainers, singers, dancers and comedians to put forward for their main event on Sat 27th July […]

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A Chat with ‘Malcolm from the Clock Tower’

Most local people know Malcolm Staines as the gentleman who sits by the Clock tower in all weathers, raising money & awareness of ‘homelessness’. Malcolm’s aspiration to help others arose from his own experience of homelessness. Through the ‘Care 4 Christmas’ charity, he identified the need locally and has campaigned for over 3 years to […]

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Interview with Philip Le Masonry

Philip Le Masonry has volunteered for the St John’s Ambulance for 30 years. He talked to Mick about a selection date for new trainees on 24th Feb at Ashford (transport can be arranged) St John’s teaches Badgers (ages 7~10yrs) craft & basic first aid on Thurs 5.30~7pm / Cadets (ages10~18yrs) First Aid training with exams […]

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Sheppey Community Development Forum

Paul Murray from The Sheppey Community Development Forum popped into the studio to update on the projects progress, which was launched 6 months ago to explore ways to enhance life, the infrastructure and reputation of the Island. Since then Paul and the members of the Forum have been involved in a number of local projects […]

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Interview With Elizma Haze

Local singer, song writer Elizmi Haze, aged 21 years, is launching her new single ‘Magical’ this Fri 1st Feb with ‘Big Jam Studios’, Sittingbourne. Available on You Tube, Spotify, Twitter and on Big Jam Studios FB page. Elizmi will be appearing at the Sheppey Gay Pride event on 27th July (details to follow) Elizmi is […]

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Interview With Benny Way

National Boxing Champion, Benny Way, also known as the ‘Cockney Kid’ was interviewed by Charlotte about his career. He said “I lived in a Millwall pub and started boxing at the age of 7yrs. I was 5 times National Champion and had 113 fights, boxing all over the world. I was England Captain 12 times […]

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Friendly Faces of Kent

Founders of ‘Friendly Faces of Kent’, Sue Mitchell & Lesley Nowell-Hitchcock talked to Amanda about this support group for people feeling isolated or lonely. Everyone is welcome, any age or gender. The group meets on the 1st Thursday of every month at the S/ness Healthy Living Centre from 10am to midday with refreshments & cake. […]

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Island Cruises Interview

Dave Wilkie, Founder of ‘Island Cruises’ and Ilana Henderson (Marketing & Finance) talked to Amanda about the amazing journey of the “Spirit of Sheppey” and how the future is looking very rosy. Island Cruises runs regular ‘Historic Thames Cruises’ out past the Montgomery, frequently seeing porpoises & seals on the route. The next trip is […]

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Interview With: Reverend Cindy Kent MBE

The Reverend Cindy Kent MBE reminisced with Mick Kenten about her long musical career with ‘The Settlers’ in the 60’s, and her solo album “I’m Your Servant” in the 70’s. Cindy has also worked for BBC Radio’s 1, 2, 4, Capital, LBC and is currently on Christian Radio. Cindy moved to the Island 5 years […]

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Green Milers Running Club

Mari & Keith interviewed Sarah Lewry from the ‘Green Milers Running Club’ whose members run 2-3 times a week including regular strength & conditioning training. Starting in October the group will meet every Thursday at the Royal Hotel, Sheerness to plan their fundraising programmes. In 2013 £2,000 was donated to ‘Children with Cancer UK’. The […]

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