Bromley Buzz

Bromley Buzz

The Bromley Buzz is an entertaining, informative weekly show with stories, interviews, news and chat about the London borough of Bromley and what a great place it is to live and work. We cover the arts, sport, entertainment, leisure, events, the diverse people here, business, charities, and more. We talk about anything, anywhere that‘s relevant to Bromley. We want to inspire people and to provide a voice for Bromley. We are sharing the Buzz!

Episodes

Episode 301: Welcoming the Bromley Pride Community

August 8, 2026 • 7 mins
Darren Weale talks with Ludwig, the Founder of Bromley's new Bromley Pride Community, which can be found on Instagram and Facebook. The community has started running face to face events for LGBTQ+ people and allies in Bromley.   Apologies for the occasional sound problem on what was a remote Zoom recording.   We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz.   You can find us on our website www.bromley...
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Episode 300: 5 years of the Bromley Buzz! And back to episode 1

August 4, 2026 • 43 mins
Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani time travel to 2026 from 2021 to complete the 300th episode of the Bromley Buzz podcast, released on its 5th anniversary. This show contains the whole first episode of the podcast, then regarded as a Pilot episode before we were so encouraged that the show has been running ever since. Sarah Marsh-Collings is referred to, for it was Sarah who came up with the Bromley Buzz name.  

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Episode 299: Dinosaur boots, Love and Connection

August 2, 2026 • 38 mins
Darren Weale  and Simi Ghuman of Radfield Homecare, Bromley Orpington, and Beckenham talk about goings on in Bromley. From Dinosaur Boots at the preview event of the Best Of, FFS at Bromley Little Theatre to Bromley Pride Community, local bands Fvoxy and The Spicy Notes, the upcoming Inclusivity Festival and more, a lot of Bromley ground is covered.    Simi also talks about care and and Connections Cafe events.  ...
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Episode 298: The Growing Network on stage at the Best Of, FFS preview

July 26, 2026 • 7 mins
Mary, Jan and Dale from the Growing Network speaks from the stage of Bromley Little Theatre at the first preview event of the Best Of, FFS project on 17 July 2026. The event was sponsored by Radfield Home Care of Bromley, Orpington and Beckenham.   We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz.   You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events ...
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Episode 297: Best Of, FFS takes to the stage

July 18, 2026 • 7 mins
Darren Weale speaks from the stage of Bromley Little Theatre at the first preview event of the Best Of, FFS project on 17 July 2026. The event was sponsored by Radfield Home Care of Bromley, Orpington and Beckenham.   We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz.   You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn,...
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Episode 296: From Bromley Buzz to Best Of, FFS

July 11, 2026 • 4 mins
Zeenat Noorani talks with Darren Weale, Founder of the Bromley Buzz podcast, as its 5th year anniversary approaches at Newman Flexible Workspace.   In this part of a longer interview, Darren talks about the Best Of, FFS project, a new initiative based on the premise that 'if we think better of people and things, better things can happen'. That will bring a series of events to Bromley in September, and a first preview event is ...
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Episode 295: From Mayor to Master Apothecary - Dr David Jefferys

July 4, 2026 • 34 mins
Darren Weale talks with Dr David Jefferys, former Mayor Of Bromley, and now Master Apothecary, at the Apothecary Hall in London.   We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz.   You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The Bromley Buzz podcast is sponsored by&nb...
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Episode 294: Bromley Palace Park - Friends making it as glorious as it should be!

June 28, 2026 • 15 mins
Darren Weale talks with Dawn from the Friends of Bromley Palace Park about how the Friends are progressing their great work of making the historic parkland in  the centre of Bromley a valuable place for people, flora and fauna alike. Recorded in May at Bromley's Pedro Lounge, this is a reminder of just what good determined volunteers can achieve, even if the foxes, frogs, newts, tawny owls, random egg-laying ducks and resident...
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Episode 293: Pathwaze

June 19, 2026 • 2 mins
Darren Weale talks with Sabrina from Pathwaze at an event run in conjunction with the Department of Work and Pensions.   We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The Bromley Buzz podcast is sponsored by Shampan restaurants, and ...
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Episode 292: Black Condor, Hagar The Horrible, and Spanish Speed Dating

June 15, 2026 • 24 mins
Darren Weale and Zeenat Noorani meet at Newman Flexible Workspace and talk about goings on in Bromley including Black Condor (coffee by Carnival Coffee Roasters in Penge), a Viking encounter, and plans for  a Speed Dating night. Plus, the 'Best Of, FFS' project, and the support it has received from Salt and Slate Catering and Radfield Home Care. And more....  

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Episode 291: Walfinch Home Care Bromley, Dulwich, Sevenoaks and Croydon

June 7, 2026 • 37 mins
Zeenat Noorani talks with Sunesh and Claire from Walfinch Home Care Bromley, Dulwich, Sevenoaks and Croydon. The conversation includes content about the Bromley Dementia Friendly Community.   We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube....
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Episode 290: Bromley Youth Music Trust at Apothecaries Hall on 3rd July

June 3, 2026 • 2 mins
Darren Weale talks with Dr David Jefferys, former Mayor Of Bromley, and now Master Apothecary, at the Apothecary Hall in London.   This was a short recording touching on the Bromley Youth Music Trust, which has performers appearing at the Hall for the Masters charity Dinner on 3rd July. More here.  

We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, wher...

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Episode 289: Brilliant Businesses at Bromley Business Show 30 September

May 30, 2026 • 22 mins
Darren Weale talks with Nick Bryant of Brilliant Businesses about the Bromley Business Show on 30th September at Oakley House.      

We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local events here. We are also on Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and You Tube. The Bromley Buzz podcast is sponsored by S...

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Episode 288: Relay Crystal Palace - a new career-focused community for young people begins

May 23, 2026 • 5 mins
Darren Weale talks with Ella Roche ahead of the debut event by Relay Crystal Palace, set up to build a community for young people (typically aged 18-24) in Crystal Palace learn, build new skills and make meaningful business connections to support their career aspirations and fight youth unemployment. On 3rd June Relay presents its first free event, designed to help attendees learn career building skills, make genuine connections an...
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    Episode 287: Feline Good - Paws Cat Cafe, Tonbridge

    May 16, 2026 • 38 mins
    Zeenat Noorani talks with Lauren at the Paws Cat Café in Tonbridge.   Just as when we went beyond Bromley to focus on the lovely Hemsley Conservation Centre (episode here), we have again gone to a fascinating place within a reasonable distance of our borough.    While Hemsley has Geoffroy's Cats, Lauren's cat cafe has 15 rescue cats in what is definitely 'not your usual coffee shop'. While it certainly has cats, coff...
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    Episode 286: In the Office Of Optimism with Mayor Of Bromley Cllr Jonathan Andrews

    May 8, 2026 • 33 mins
    Darren Weale talks again with Cllr Jonathan Andrews, the Mayor Of Bromley, even as his annual term of office comes to a close in May. He shares a tribute to his mother. Theresa is Mayoress, and Jonathan also thanks the whole team around the Mayor that makes this office of optimism such a positive part of the borough.   Jonathan reflects on his event-filled term and, after the closing credits of the podcast, there is a bonus se...

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    Episode 285: Actor James Bradwell, Midsomer Murders, and Bromley

    May 3, 2026 • 9 mins
    Darren Weale talks with actor James Bradwell ahead of his appearance as Sergeant Troy in Midsomer Murders - The Killings At Badgers Drift, which is on at the Churchill Theatre from 12-16 May. Tickets here.   James is appearing together with Daniel Casey, who created the role of Sergeant Troy, and who is in this production playing Inspector Tom Barnaby.   James talks about the classic whodunnit, with its 'eccentric village...
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    Episode 284: Announcing the Best Of Project at Darwin's Down House on 21st April 2026

    April 25, 2026 • 4 mins
    Darren Weale announces the Best Of Project and the Best Of Bromley, which will run during and before September 2026.   The announcement was made at English Heritage's Down House, the former home of Charles Darwin. Speaking at the 21st April Bromley BuzzUp networking event, attended by the Mayor Of Bromley, Cllr Jonathan Andrews, Darren outlines the thinking and intentions behind the Best Of Bromley.    This new proje...
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    Episode 283: Ripley Arts Centre Revived

    April 19, 2026 • 5 mins

    Bromley's Ripley Arts Centre - home of the Bromley Arts Trust - recently hosted a double celebration.

    First, a milestone: showing off its rooms after a refresh so that they can again host music and other activities against a fresh, well-decorated backdrop. Second, sharing the launch of a new exhibition, 'Bowie Unlimited', featuring artwork by Sara Captain depicting the iconic musician David Bowie. We interviewed Sara in episode 280...

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    Episode 282: Radfield Homecare - community and business for nearly 4 years

    April 11, 2026 • 24 mins
    Zeenat Noorani talks with Simi Ghuman of Radfield Homecare, Bromley Orpington, and Beckenham.   Simi talks about care and the care business locally, and contributing through Connections Cafe events and sponsoring Let's Talk Better campaign events including one on 27th April.   We are spreading the love! Do listen in and share the Buzz. You can find us on our website www.bromleybuzz.co.uk, where we feature local event...
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