The Gillingham Podcast

The Gillingham Podcast

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April 1, 2026 21 mins
I spoke to Mark James who is the founder and musical director of the Rokit Choir about their journey from their beginning to today.

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The new Gillingham Community Shuttle Bus was launched at Waitrose in Gillingham on 27th February 2026. I went along and spoke to Councilor Belinda Ridout about the pilot scheme.

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February 26, 2026 5 mins
I spoke to Daniel Coleman at Gillingham library about the new extended access scheme, which has just been launched. It means you can access the library six days a week, even when there are no staff.

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January 17, 2026 8 mins
I spoke to Penny Peat who is the organiser of the Gillingham Walkers group, who are currently looking for new volunteer leaders. Training is available for anyone who is interested.

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January 16, 2026 26 mins
I spoke to Susan Grant and Joni DeWinter who are the musical duo Belle Street. We discussed their career so far plus Hugh The Musical, which they wrote and starred in. I have included three songs from the musical on this podcst. ( Some of the content is explicit.)

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December 18, 2025 9 mins
Jane Jarrett is the co-ordinator of Read Easy North Dorset. She talked to me about what they do for people who either cannot read or have difficulty reading.

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December 12, 2025 4 mins
The Gillingham Seniors Club is where pensioners meet and socialise once a fortnight. Quizzes, trips out and entertainers are all regular features.

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November 27, 2025 7 mins
I met with Councillor Barry Von-Clemens at the Kaffee in Gillingham to discuss the role of the Three Rivers Partnership.

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I spoke to Barbara Hurst who helps organise the Gillingham Community Christmas Lunch which is held on Christmas day at the North Dorset Rugby Club.

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November 13, 2025 8 mins
I spoke to Peter Hurst who is the secretary of Gillingham Carlink, a charity set up to provide transport to enable people to attend medical appointments.

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November 6, 2025 7 mins
I spoke to Phil Wheatley who runs the Gillshed situated in Orchard Park Garden Centre in Gillingham.
He told me all about Gillshed and what they do.

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October 31, 2025 11 mins
I talked to Sally Nutbeem who is the chair of trustees of Mindful, the charity for people with dementia and memory problems.

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October 27, 2025 10 mins
I spoke to a volunteer at Age Concern who are based at Sturminster Newton. She told me of all the services they provide.

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October 15, 2025 12 mins
I spoke to Damian Cranny, the Dorset police fraud protection officer, about fraud and how to be better prepared to avoid it.

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October 10, 2025 35 mins
In conversation with Gillingham based singer songwriter James Passey on the release of his debut album Lo-Fi, playing three tracks from the album,

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Roger Laidler talks about the sgu3a, it's activities and membership.

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October 1, 2025 6 mins
Lloyds bank in Gillingham will be closing it's doors for good on 8th January 2026. Here's some useful information for it's customers.

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September 28, 2025 7 mins
Information on the Dorset Local Plan Options Consultation 2025. How you can have your say on what is proposed in Gillingham.

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I talked to John Montgomery who is the founder of the North Dorset Prostate Cancer Support Group who meet once a month at Waitrose in Gillingham.

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September 22, 2025 12 mins
Organised by the Gillingham Medical Practice and the Blackmore Vale Partnership held at Riversmeet Leisure Centre in Gillingham on 20th September 2025.

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