Catch Me on Air at Surrey Hills Community Radio – Thursday 9th April at 10am!
Anyone who knows me is aware that I am a big fan of music and are often surprised at my particular interest in the Rock Music Genre so it was a real treat for me to be asked along to Surrey Hills Community Radio in Leatherhead to be interviewed – not just about my last twelve months in office but also to share my favourite tracks and talk about my passion.
Surrey Hills Community Radio was formed in 2014 with just a handful of local music enthusiasts which included Managing Director Dave Smith – the driving force behind the success and ethos of the station, Manager – Kayleigh Arunasalon, who keeps everything running smoothly (and who created the excellent website), and the tech maestro – Phil Wessell who is literally responsible for everything all working so brilliantly. There are however, many others that are credited with the success of the enterprise – it really is an excellent team effort and these days there are over sixty regular presenters from all walks of life, many of whom have challenges in their own lives and all enjoy the social aspect of being part of something where everyone has a common interest.
The station recently received a Kings Award for Voluntary Services and welcomed HRH The Duke of Edinburgh who hosted a show that was aired on his 60th birthday. It is a great community asset and one which gives a great deal of pleasure to all involved. The shows can be listened to online and there is a big variety of offerings – something for all ears! I was interviewed by one of the original presenters, Mark Batchelor, who famously presents ‘The Soul Shack’ – a true veteran of the station whose first show was aired on the 2nd day the station was on air back in 2014. In between chatting about some of my experiences as High Sheriff and my theme for the year of addressing the NEET crisis, Mark played my chosen gems – you will have to listen in to find out what they were but I think I picked a cool eclectic mix!
Who knows there may be a slot for me as a Surrey Hills Community Radio DJ in the future!
So ask your smart speaker to play ‘Surrey Hills Community Radio’, listen via the ‘Tune-in app’ or visit the website at https://www.surreyhillsradio.co.uk to learn more about the station and check out the schedule. But if you really want to hear some great music my interview is being aired on: THURSDAY 9th APRIL at 10AM.
(With my PR & Media Guy and a co-founder of SHCR – Andy Newbold, and Mark Batchelor – Photo credit – David Smith)
