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Welcome to Cranleigh Community Radio. Bringing a voice to Cranleigh and surrounding villages. Each episode of Cranleigh Community Radio features local voices, news and information, and entertainment to get us all through these challenging times. Cranleigh Community Radio – Pulling Together While Staying Apart

Martin Bamford


    • Sep 19, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
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    Latest episodes from Cranleigh Community Radio

    The Farewell Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2021 85:23


    Coming up in this episode, we've got two conversations with the Friends of the Hurtwood, the group responsible for maintaining the incredible area of open space on our doorstep, which I know contributed a great deal to keeping me healthy and sane during the lockdowns. Lynda also speaks to local charity Care Ashore, and to Gemma Jones from Reconnections. We've also got poetry from Trisha Broomfield.

    In conversation with the Cranleigh Writers' Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 30, 2021 57:51


    Coming up in this episode, our first face-to-face recording since we started this project! Lynda chats with members of the Cranleigh Writers' Group - a big thank you to Cranleigh Arts Centre for letting us use their space for this recording. We've got poetry from Trisha Broomfield, chapter 19 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, ready by local author Jeremy Elson, and Stephen Dennison introduces classical music.

    Plastic Free July and the Pitch Hillbillies

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2021 54:01


    Coming up in this episode...Lynda chats with Vanessa from For Earth's Sake about Plastic Free July. There's classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison. Trisha Broomfield reads her poem, Perfection. And Lynda catches up some local lads best known as the Pitch Hillbillies, before we play you out with a performance of their song Clinch Mountain Backstep.

    The Brigitte Trust

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 29:21


    Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks with The Brigitte Trust, there's Wimbledon-themed poetry from Trisha Broomfield, and an update from the Cranleigh Arts team. There's also some local news and events updates.

    Cranleigh Community Radio 38

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 75:07


    Coming up in this episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, there's a Cranleigh Carnival Update from Lynda, poetry from Trisha Broomfield, an update from the Cranleigh Arts Team, chapter 18 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, narrated by local author Jeremy Elson, a conversation with Tim, the Curate at St Nicolas Church, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison.

    Dying Matters in Cranleigh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2021 53:47


    We've got lots coming up in this episode including a conversation about death, poetry from Trisha Broomfield, classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison, Chapter 17 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, narrated by local author Jeremy Elson, and Cranleigh Arts Centre joined by Catfish.

    Cranleigh needs volunteers

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2021 44:17


    Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks to David Rose from Voluntary Action South West Surrey, Trisha Broomfield reads her poem May, and Martin has a conversation with Glen Skelton from Surrey Wildlife Trust, about the Cranleigh Community Rivers Project.

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    Cranleigh Community Radio episode 35

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 64:52


    Coming up in this episode, poetry about the grim grin of the serious cyclist, something for listeners with a sweet tooth as Lynda speaks to a local chocolate company, there's news from the Cranleigh Arts team, Jeremy reads chapter 16 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, Stephen introduces a piece of classical music, and we hear from someone with the very important job of providing security for our vaccines.

    Signs of Spring

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2021 46:22


    Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks to Citizens Advice Waverley about their reopening plans, there's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, Stephen Dennison introduces a piece of classical music, we hear from the Cranleigh Arts team, and there's chapter 15 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, narrated by local author Jeremy Elson.

    Cranleigh's Daily Grind

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 52:55


    Coming up in this episode; Lynda speaks to the Secret Garden Sanctuary. Trisha Broomfield reads her poem, Cranleigh's Daily Grind. We hear from the Cranleigh Arts Team. Jeremy Elson reads chapter 14 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums. And Stephen introduces a piece of classical music.

    Cranleigh Community Radio episode 32

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 5, 2021 67:46


    We've got some fantastic conversations coming up for you in this episode, including Hannah Jones talking about Women's Cricket. There's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, chapter 13 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison, the latest from the Cranleigh Arts team, and a chat with the people who got Ray online. All of that coming up shortly in this episode of Cranleigh Community Radio.

    The one with the home schooling

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 56:43


    Coming up in today's episode; with a return to school imminent, hopefully (!), we're talking today about home schooling. There's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, an update from the Cranleigh Arts team, chapter 12 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, a conversation with Ray about getting online, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison.

    Wishing for normal

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 107:23


    Coming up in this episode of Cranleigh Community Radio; there's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, Wishing For Normal. I catch up with Kim Wilson from Surrey Hills Rehab about their falls clinics. Katie from Cranleigh Arts Centre joins us to talk about the tech behind their live streaming setup. We've got a news update from the Arts Society Cranleigh. Citizens Advice share some scam busting tips. There's chapter 11 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, read by local author Jeremy Elson. Stephen Dennison introduces a piece of classical music. And Lynda speaks to Bob Hughes from Sight for Surrey. But first, here's Lynda speaking with Caroline Todman about U3A.

    Cranleigh Vaccination Centre is Open for Business

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 86:28


    Vaccinations have started in Cranleigh! Last Thursday saw the opening of Cranleigh Village Hall as a mass vaccination centre.  Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks to one of the wonderful volunteers, and also to Pat, who has had her jab! Also coming up in this episode, Cranleigh Community Radio makes it to the BBC! We've got an update from Katie at Cranleigh Arts. Stephen Dennison introduces classical music. There's poetry from Trish Broomfield, details of the Energy Programme from Citizens Advice Waverley, and chapter 10 of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums.

    Stay at home, if you can

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 28:07


    Welcome to episode 28 of Cranleigh Community Radio, at the start of the third national lockdown.

    Christmas greetings from Cranleigh Community Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 23, 2020 76:10


    Coming up in this episode, we've got Christmas messages from Roy Woodhams and Angela Richardson MP; Lynda celebrates the work of our Street Champions in 2020. There's an update from the Cranleigh Arts team, Christmas-themed poetry from Trisha Broomfield; a pertinent conversation about domestic abuse, sadly even more relevant at this time of year. Stephen Dennison brings us an interview about music at Cranleigh Arts Centre, and Trevor Dale from the Cranleigh Society talks to Lynda about trees.

    Cranleigh Community Radio episode 26

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 92:13


    In this episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear about long Covid, Universal Credit, free Hoppa travel over Christmas, and local footpaths.

    Cranleigh Community Radio episode 25

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2020 61:45


    Welcome to the latest episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, where we share local news and conversation, helping you through the lockdown!

    Cranleigh Community Radio episode 24

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 93:09


    The latest updates from Cranleigh in Surrey, including an interview with the Chair of Governors at Cranleigh Primary School, help from Citizens Advice Waverley, and an update from the Cranleigh Arts Team.

    Flooding in Cranleigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 103:30


    In episode 23 of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from Cllr Liz Townsend about the new Hearing Awareness Ribbon. There's an interview with Trevor Dale from Cranleigh Civic Society about flooding in Cranleigh. There's also an update from Cranleigh Arts Centre, a conversation with Cranleigh Sports & Social Club, and the history of the school at Elmbridge Village, plus lots more!

    The Fettling Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 48:40


    Hello, and welcome to episode 22 of Cranleigh Community Radio. It's Friday the 16th of October 2020, I'm Martin Bamford. Coming up in this episode we've got an interview with Chris Da Costa from The Fettling Room, the regular update from Cranleigh Arts Centre, poetry from Trisha Broomfield, a conversation about Fairtrade in Cranleigh, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison.

    Cranleigh in Bloom

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 55:46


    Welcome to episode 21 of Cranleigh Community Radio! Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks to Andy Bamford from Cranleigh in Bloom. There's an update from the Cranleigh Arts team, poetry from Trisha Broomfield, the next chapter from Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison.

    Cranleigh Community Radio episode 20

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 39:06


    Hello and welcome to episode 20 of Cranleigh Community Radio on Friday 18th September 2020. This was the week when the Rule of 6 was introduced in England. The Rule applies across indoor and outdoor settings, with police able to disperse gatherings of over six people and fine individuals involved.   If you're listening to this episode on the day of release, Friday 17th September, then tomorrow do visit the Cranleigh Arts & Crafts Market, organised by Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce. More than 20 local arts and crafts stalls can be found along Cranleigh High Street, along with live music performances. This is a Covid-secure event, with various measures in place to ensure the safety of stallholders, volunteers and visitors. Please comply with the instructions of the volunteer marshals on the day, wear a face covering when visiting stalls. More details about this event can be found at destinationcranleigh.net, along with show notes for this episode. In this episode, we hear good news from Katie and Clive from Cranleigh Arts Centre, the latest instalment of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums by Jeremy Elson, classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison, and poetry from Trisha Broomfield.

    The back to school special

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 4, 2020 97:15


    Coming up in this episode, it's a back to school special. We start by hearing from Becky from Cranleigh-based Forest School business Flo & Fawn, about how to use the Great Outdoors to support your child's education this autumn and beyond. Lynda speaks to Adam Cole, I chat with Trevor Dale from the Cranleigh Society about some important new developments in the village. There's music from Paul Rich, with his song Run To Me. We hear from Katie at Cranleigh Arts. There's the latest instalment of Frank Penny and the Mystery of Ludlow Hums, read by local author Jeremy Elson. We hear about the latest fundraising cause at the Co-op. Trisha Broomfield reads a back to school themed poem, and Stephen Dennison introduces a piece of classical music.

    Cranleigh Community Radio episode 18

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2020 53:04


    Hello and welcome to Cranleigh Community Radio episode 18. Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks to Steve Duffell from Cranleigh Fish. There's chapter two of Frank Penny and The Mystery Ludlow Hum, by local author Jeremy Elson. The Cranleigh Arts Team are back with their regular update. We've got poetry from Trisha Broomfield, live music from Paul Rich, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison.

    Cranleigh Community Radio episode 17

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2020 61:24


    Hello, and welcome to episode 17 on Cranleigh Community Radio, on Friday 7th August 2020. Coming up in this episode, we hear from Lynda in conversation with David Rich from Cranleigh Market. There's the first chapter of Frank Penny and the Mystery Ludlow Hums, read by local author Jeremy Elson. Trisha Broomfield reads her poem Simply Bliss. There's a conversation from the Cranleigh Arts team; what's your favourite movie? And Stephen Dennison introduces Mengyang Pan playing us out with a recital of Liszt Paganini Etude No. 6.

    Face coverings at the ready

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2020 63:04


    Hello and welcome to episode 16 of Cranleigh Community Radio. I'm Martin Bamford. Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks to the artist in residence at St Joseph's School, I chat with Trevor Dale from The Cranleigh Society, there's an update from the Cranleigh Arts Team, Trisha Broomfield reads a piece of poetry, and Lynda speaks to Dawn Murphy from Home Start Waverley. From today, it is mandatory to wear a face covering when in shops. By law, you must wear a face covering when on public transport, in indoor transport hubs, shops and supermarkets, indoor shopping centres, and in banks, building societies and post offices. You also have to wear a face covering when collecting a takeaway from a cafe or restaurant, but not when sitting inside or outside to eat.

    Cranleigh Community Radio Episode 15

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2020 51:58


    Hello and welcome to episode 15 of Cranleigh Community Radio. It's good to be back after a two-week break. Our new publishing schedule is every fortnight on a Friday, although we will, of course, come back to weekly new episodes as and when we can get more contributors involved. Coming up in this episode, Lynda speaks to local publican Peter Slinger from The Three Horseshoes. There's music from local band The TR5s. Trish Broomfield shares her latest piece of poetry with us. There's classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison. And we hear from the Cranleigh Arts Team.

    Cranleigh's Big Fish

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 26, 2020 54:45


    Coming up in this episode...Lynda speaks to David Hall from Cranleigh Angling Society, there's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, the latest update from Jamie at the Cranleigh Lions, an update from the Cranleigh Arts Team, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison. After 14 weeks of Cranleigh Community Radio, the show is moving to a fortnightly schedule after this episode, so we'll be back again on Friday 10th July, and we would love to hear your voice for that episode. Head along to destinationcranleigh.net/radio to find out how to send us your recordings. This was the week when lockdown was relaxed, with an easing of the 2m rule. Here's what we know. From 4th July in England, pubs, restaurants, hotels and hairdressers can reopen. Announcing the relaxation of lockdown rules, the Prime Minister said people should stay at least 2m apart, but follow a "one metre plus" rule where that wasn't possible. Also opening from 4th July are hotels, holiday apartments, campsites and caravan parks but shared facilities will need to be cleaned properly. Theatres and music halls can reopen, but they won't be able to hold live performances. Weddings will be allowed to have up to 30 attendees, and places of worship will be allowed to hold services, but singing will be banned. For now, indoor gyms, swimming pools, nail bars and indoor play areas will stay closed. Another easing of the lockdown measures from 4th July means two households can meet indoors or outdoors, and also stay overnight, while maintaining social distancing. These steps are however reversible, with the possibility raised for local or indeed national lockdowns if there's a surge in cases. We're looking forward to the next raft of businesses reopening in Cranleigh, especially the pubs! Do share your business news with the Destination Cranleigh team by email to hello@destinationcranleigh.net, and we can share your stories on the website and in future episodes of Cranleigh Community Radio.

    A history of Cranleigh

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2020 75:03


    Hello and welcome to the latest episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, I'm Martin Bamford. If you're new here after listening to Lynda MacDermott talking about Cranleigh Community Radio on BBC Radio Surrey yesterday, then a very warm welcome to you too. I hope you enjoy what we've got lined up for you today. Coming up in today's episode, Lynda speaks to Michael Miller from Cranleigh History Society. Our resident poet, Trisha Broomfield, shares her work Bagpipes. There's a conversation about cricket and football with James Mitchell. Stephen Dennison introduces another piece of classical music, and we hear from the Cranleigh Arts team. This was the week when non-essential shops have reopened in England, and it's brilliant to see many of our much-loved shops in Cranleigh reopen. Shops that reopened must follow the government's Covid-19 secure guidelines. For example, using Perspex screens at tills, and adding floor markings to keep shoppers 2m apart. In Cranleigh High Street, Cranleigh Parish Council and Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce have introduced a voluntary pedestrian one-way system, as a way to keep everyone safe while queueing outside shops and moving along the High Street. Please head up one side and down the other, keeping the shops on your left. Early feedback for the scheme, gathered by our Street Champions, has been extremely positive. Also in the news this week, a £1bn fund designed to help England's children catch up on their education missed while schools have been closed. Announcing the funding, Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked teachers, childcare workers and support staff for their efforts during the pandemic, and said he was "determined to do everything" he could to get all children back in school from September. We await a clear plan. On the subject of schools, earlier this week I caught up with Trevor Dale from the Cranleigh Society, to talk about progress with their campaign for Cranleigh Primary School, and a couple of other local issues currently on their radar.

    Cranleigh Community Radio episode 12

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2020 92:49


    In this packed edition of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from Cranleigh Village Health Trust and the Director of Integrated Care Partnership in Guildford, Giles Mahoney. There's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, a conversation with Rob Squirrell from Sayers Croft, and our regular update and quiz questions from Jamie Currie of Cranleigh Lions. Lynda speaks to local postwoman Clare Frawley about her life as a postie. There's a conversation about comedians from the Cranleigh Arts team, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison. Also in this episode, we hear about a new initiative to keep shoppers safe in Cranleigh High Street, recognition of Community Champions in Cranleigh, and news about car parking charges.

    Cranleigh Community Radio 11

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 47:36


    In episode 11 of Cranleigh Community Radio, Lynda speaks to local taxi driver Fiona Barker. The Cranleigh Arts team talk about gardening. Trisha Broomfield reads her poem Sizzling Fillets. There are a couple of moments of kindness in our new weekly segment. Jamie from the Cranleigh Lions shares his latest quiz questions, and Stephen introduces a special piece of music.

    Cranleigh Food Bank

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2020 37:53


    In episode 10 of Cranleigh Community Radio, Lynda chats to Rosslyn Doney from Cranleigh Food Bank, Trisha Broomfield shares her poem Perfect Pastry, there's new music from Richard James Poll, and updates from Cranleigh Lions and Cranleigh Arts Centre.

    Cranleigh's Other Twin

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2020 59:05


    Coming up in this episode, we hear about Cranleigh's other twin, there's classical music introduced by Stephen, the Cranleigh Lions update and quiz questions, your weekly update from the Cranleigh Arts team, and an interview with James Rhodes-Smith, a team manager at Co-op Cranleigh.

    Friends in Germany

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2020 73:33


    In episode 8 of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from Trevor Dale at the Cranleigh Society, Vallendar Friendship Club chairman Jeremy Watts, Bright Care Cranleigh, local chef Vivianna Small, and our usual segments from Cranleigh Lions, Stephen Dennison, Cranleigh Arts Centre and Trish Broomfield. It's the longest episode to date - every minute worth your time!

    Young Cranleigh

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2020 61:30


    Our theme for episode 7 of Cranleigh Community Radio is Young Cranleigh. We've got an interview about Young Arts, how to train your parents, Minecraft Tips, Cranleigh Youth Council Music Project, The Great Realisation, The Pitch Hillbillies, and much more.

    Cranleigh Community Radio Episode Six

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2020 52:26


    In this episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from Gary and Sophie Warner who are hosting a 24-hour live DJ set to raise money for NHS Charities Together. Lynda speaks to Diane Davies from Cranleigh Village Hospital League of Friends. There's an update from the Cranleigh Arts team, with some creative ideas for lockdown. We hear from Pat Butler at The Arts Society Cranleigh. Jamie is back with an update from Cranleigh Lions and more local quiz questions. There's poetry from Trisha Broomfield, and Stephen Dennison introduces classical music to play us out.

    Business advice, recognising voluneers, and weeds that self seed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2020 63:23


    In this packed episode five of Cranleigh Community Radio, we get business advice from Cranleigh Chamber of Commerce, and update from Cranleigh Medical Practice, we hear from St Joseph's School, volunteers at Cranleigh Arts Centre, the part one local lady played in the AIDS crisis, an interview with singing teacher Sharon Duggan, the latest update from Cranleigh Lions and quiz questions, poetry from Trish Broomfield, and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison,

    On location, field mushrooms, and arts volunteers

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 63:34


    Local voices, news and information, and entertainment to get Cranleigh through these challenging times. In this packed new episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from film location manager Tobin Hughes, Anna Pritchard from Cranleigh Leisure Centre, two of the trustees from Cranleigh Arts Centre, and surreymummy.com founder Penny Bramsden. There's also the latest instalment from the diary of a sensible husband in isolation, poetry from Trish Broomfield, an update from Cranleigh Lions (along with quiz answers and more questions!), and classical music introduced by Stephen Dennison. Here's episode four of Cranleigh Community Radio, on Friday 17th April 2020. Record a voicemail message for Cranleigh Community Radio, directly from the web page at destinationcranleigh.net/radio. Visit that page, click on the ‘start recording' button, and you can leave us an audio message up to 5 minutes long.

    Beer, Lions and a Secret Garden

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2020 64:57


    In this jam-packed third edition of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from Relay for Life, The Crafty Brewing Co., Cranleigh Mead Little Free Library, Cranleigh Lions, the Secret Garden Sanctuary, Cranleigh Arts Centre, Cranleigh Society, Diary of a Sensible Husband in Isolation, and much more.

    Local hero, getting the kids out of the house, and diary of a sensible husband in isolation

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2020 42:48


    In episode two of Cranleigh Community Radio, we've got tips for getting the children to exercise, an interview with a local hero, a message from St Nicolas Church, football training exercises to keep the kids in shape, favourite shows from Cranleigh Arts Centre, diary of a sensible isolated husband poetry, music and much more.

    Cranleigh Pulling Together While Staying Apart

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2020 34:07


    Local voices, news and information, and entertainment to get Cranleigh through these challenging times. In this first episode of Cranleigh Community Radio, we hear from Stella in Hong Kong, chatting with her granny in Cranleigh about life without school. There's poetry from Trisha Broomfield and an update from the team at Cranleigh Arts Centre. Ewhurst-resident Peter Timberlake shares his experience of working from home, instead of making a daily commute to the City. There are coronavirus scam prevention tips, thoughts from a Cranleigh mum juggling work and home schooling, and an uplifting song from local singer-songwriter Richard Poll. Record a voicemail message for Cranleigh Community Radio, directly from the web page at destinationcranleigh.net/radio. Visit that page, click on the ‘start recording' button, and you can leave us an audio message up to 5 minutes long.

    Welcome to Cranleigh Community Radio

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 1:20


    We're a brand new community radio station, bringing a voice to Cranleigh and surrounding villages. Cranleigh Community Radio is a free to access audio podcast, available from your favourite podcast players including Apple Podcasts and Spotify. We'll also be available to stream on the Destination Cranleigh website. New episodes will be published each week, with the first one going live on Friday 27th March 2020. Each episode of Cranleigh Community Radio will feature local voices, news and information, and entertainment to get us all through these challenging times.

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