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Breakfast show presenter Derek Scott on the Galapagos Islands (note the Iguana to his right)
Wednesday 1st May 2013
Around the World with Meridian Radio
Breakfast show presenter Derek Scott has recently returned from holiday. He packed his Meridian Radio shirt & cap and had a photograph taken on one of the islands he visited.
He has issued a challenge to fellow presenters to top that by being photographed in a Meridian Radio shirt or cap somewhere in the world. He may have set the bar high as his pic was taken on the Galapagos Islands (note the Iguana to his right).
Let’s see if someone can rise to the challenge. Listeners are also invited to join in – Meridian Radio T shirts are available from the website shop. Send us your pics and we'll put them up on our website!
Breakfast show presenter Derek Scott has recently returned from holiday. He packed his Meridian Radio shirt & cap and had a photograph taken on one of the islands he visited.
He has issued a challenge to fellow presenters to top that by being photographed in a Meridian Radio shirt or cap somewhere in the world. He may have set the bar high as his pic was taken on the Galapagos Islands (note the Iguana to his right).
Let’s see if someone can rise to the challenge. Listeners are also invited to join in – Meridian Radio T shirts are available from the website shop. Send us your pics and we'll put them up on our website!
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Meridian Radio's new Saturday afternoon presenter Phoebe met Jan, Simon and Andrew from The Brand New Heavies
Saturday 20th April 2013
Brand New Presenter meets The Brand New Heavies!
Meridian Radio's new Saturday afternoon presenter Phoebe has wasted no time settling in to her new show.
Phoebe met Jan, Simon and Andrew from The Brand New Heavies, to talk about their new single, Sunlight. Click to listen to the interview.
Meridian Radio's new Saturday afternoon presenter Phoebe has wasted no time settling in to her new show.
Phoebe met Jan, Simon and Andrew from The Brand New Heavies, to talk about their new single, Sunlight. Click to listen to the interview.
To see more photos click here
Rob with John Challis
Rob in the Trotter's Flat
Don't drop that Chandelier Robert!
Saturday 16th March 2013
Robert Gray talks to Boycie
Robert recently caught up with actor John Challis, best known for playing Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, at the Ideal Home Exhibition at Earls Court, where a recreation of the Trotter's flat had been set up! Boycie said he was lucky that he didn't visit the real flat very often and that it wasn't to his or Marlene's taste!
Unfortunately Robert was soon called away to help Del with a priceless chandelier, at least it was priceless until they got their hands on it!
Listen to Robert and Boycie here!
Robert recently caught up with actor John Challis, best known for playing Boycie in Only Fools and Horses, at the Ideal Home Exhibition at Earls Court, where a recreation of the Trotter's flat had been set up! Boycie said he was lucky that he didn't visit the real flat very often and that it wasn't to his or Marlene's taste!
Unfortunately Robert was soon called away to help Del with a priceless chandelier, at least it was priceless until they got their hands on it!
Listen to Robert and Boycie here!
Sunday 10th March 2013
Country sensation LeAnn Rimes talks to Meridian Radio about appearing at the O2 in Greenwich
Country music sensation LeAnn Rimes recently talked to Tina Campbell about performing at the London 02 and what advice she would give to her younger self.
With record sales of more than 37 million, two Grammy Awards and hits including How Do I Live and Can't Fight The Moonlight, LeAnn Rimes is already a veteran in the world of country music aged only 30.
LeAnn explained, “Country music has really opened up into more of a mainstream genre than it ever has been. I know in the UK it has been more like, older school country music, so it's exciting to see it crossing over and that people are really embracing it.”
She performed at the London O2 in Greenwich when the venue staged its first ever UK country music festival, C2C: Country To Country, in March. She gave one of her only interviews to Meridian Radio CraveOn Music Presenter Tina.
Listen to the interview, plus her new song, "Borrowed" here
Country music sensation LeAnn Rimes recently talked to Tina Campbell about performing at the London 02 and what advice she would give to her younger self.
With record sales of more than 37 million, two Grammy Awards and hits including How Do I Live and Can't Fight The Moonlight, LeAnn Rimes is already a veteran in the world of country music aged only 30.
LeAnn explained, “Country music has really opened up into more of a mainstream genre than it ever has been. I know in the UK it has been more like, older school country music, so it's exciting to see it crossing over and that people are really embracing it.”
She performed at the London O2 in Greenwich when the venue staged its first ever UK country music festival, C2C: Country To Country, in March. She gave one of her only interviews to Meridian Radio CraveOn Music Presenter Tina.
Listen to the interview, plus her new song, "Borrowed" here
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Robert invites his celebrity friends round for tea!
(Robert Gray and Susan Penhaligon)
Saturday 26th January 2013
Robert invites his celebrity friends round for tea!
Meridian Radio's new presenter, Robert Gray has kicked off his Saturday teatime show talking to some of his celebrity friends!
Robert, who also has his own TV show on Sky, chatted to actress Susan Penhaligon, on his show this January.
Susan is probably best known for her appearances in the controversial 1976 drama Bouquet of Barbed Wire and several ongoing roles in UK television series. You can listen to Robert every Saturday at 5pm.
Meridian Radio's new presenter, Robert Gray has kicked off his Saturday teatime show talking to some of his celebrity friends!
Robert, who also has his own TV show on Sky, chatted to actress Susan Penhaligon, on his show this January.
Susan is probably best known for her appearances in the controversial 1976 drama Bouquet of Barbed Wire and several ongoing roles in UK television series. You can listen to Robert every Saturday at 5pm.
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Meridian Radio Gets Festive Down on the Farm
left to right Meridian’s Station Manager, Alan King, Councillor David Grant, Mayor of Greenwich, Mrs Grant
the Mayor’s wife
Sunday 2nd December 2012
Meridian Radio Gets Festive Down on the Farm
Once again, we were at the Woodlands Farm Christmas fair to provide some seasonal music to entertain visitors.
Despite it being cold, brisk business was the order of the day. As can be seen in the photo, we were at one point joined by Councillor David Grant, Mayor of Greenwich. Also in the photo is Mrs Grant, the Mayor’s wife, together with Meridian’s Station Manager, Alan King.
Once again, we were at the Woodlands Farm Christmas fair to provide some seasonal music to entertain visitors.
Despite it being cold, brisk business was the order of the day. As can be seen in the photo, we were at one point joined by Councillor David Grant, Mayor of Greenwich. Also in the photo is Mrs Grant, the Mayor’s wife, together with Meridian’s Station Manager, Alan King.
To see more photos click here
Steve & Team Launch the Toy Appeal
Help us by donating your toys to our appeal
Meridian Radio Toy Appeal
Tuesday 13th November 2012
The Meridian Radio Toy Appeal
You can help the Meridian Radio Toy Appeal by donating toys for the children's wards at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich.
We need all types of toys and games, DVDs, Books, water-paints, colouring books, crayons and pencils. We also urgently need batteries for the toys.
Any toys or games that the Hospital cannot use will not be wasted - Local charities & groups will be invited to make full use of your donations, so you will be supporting your community too.
It is a fact that if a child's stay in hospital can be made as comfortable as possible, they recover much quicker.
Help us to help a sick child at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by kindly donating.
Simply take your toys along to the Safari Children's Ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, or email us on studio@meridianradio.co.uk if you need more information.
Thank you for your support.
You can help the Meridian Radio Toy Appeal by donating toys for the children's wards at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich.
We need all types of toys and games, DVDs, Books, water-paints, colouring books, crayons and pencils. We also urgently need batteries for the toys.
Any toys or games that the Hospital cannot use will not be wasted - Local charities & groups will be invited to make full use of your donations, so you will be supporting your community too.
It is a fact that if a child's stay in hospital can be made as comfortable as possible, they recover much quicker.
Help us to help a sick child at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital by kindly donating.
Simply take your toys along to the Safari Children's Ward at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Woolwich, or email us on studio@meridianradio.co.uk if you need more information.
Thank you for your support.
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Tina Campbell and Shayne Ward
Shayne Ward performs at Release The Peace launch
Grace Idowu Borris Johnson and Margaret Mizen
Sunday 4th November 2012
Release the Peace - Shayne Ward and Boris Johnson talk to Meridian Radio's Tina Campbell
Singer and X Factor Winner 2005, Shayne Ward, performed at the launch of Release The Peace in London. Whilst on stage he also revealed plans to return to the recording studio and start work on a fourth album.
Supported by The Mayor Of London, Boris Johnson, who also attended the event at London's 02 Indigo on 28th October, Release The Peace aims to influence youths to encourage peace within their communities.
Over the next 4 years, founders Grace Idowu and Margaret Mizen, will travel the UK and share the stories of their 2 sons David Idowu and Jimmy Mizen, who both lost their lives as a result of street violence.
Going into schools, prisons, and rehabilitation centres, they want to encourage youths to organise peaceful events and activities in their communities. For those who do, Release The Peace will reward them with tickets to sporting and music events such as the launch.
In a line-up that also included Dru Blu, Sam Grey, and Hollyoaks actress Abi Phillips: it was actually the first time in a year and a half that Shayne Ward had performed his own songs on stage.
This was due to recently completing a year-long run in West End musical, Rock Of Ages. So with this in mind, was he nervous about performing, or possibly forgetting his song lyrics? Speaking backstage he confided:
“There's always a cheat if you ever forget a word. You just put the mic out to the audience, but then you run the risk of people not knowing them!”
Thankfully that wasn't the case. Some of the 28-year-old singer's dedicated fans had travelled from afar to be at the launch and sang-a-long to his hits which included 'No U Hang Up' and 'If That's Ok With You'.
Deciding to get involved with Release The Peace after his management sent him details, Ward praised the work of Grace Idowu and Margaret Mizen.
“I take my hat off to Grace and Margaret for the way that they have been able to put the anger aside and do something so positive: they're doing an amazing job”.
Ward grew up in a part of Manchester notorious for guns and violence: “I think you get rough parts everywhere you go - at one point in the early years it was called Gun-chester!”
The youngest son of 7 children, he credits his family as having helped prevent him from falling prey to any bad influences:
“I'm quite lucky, I'm from a big Irish family so was always protected: I was never really around the rough people.”
“I've never been a person to hang about the street and never wanted to be part of a gang. My gang was in people's houses having cups of tea - the tea gang!”
His performance at Release The Peace has re-affirmed his desire to create new music. “It was great to sing my songs again, but it's time that I needed a new song now.”
“The hunger has always been there, it's just finding the right time to go back in. I want to get back to where I belong.”
Ward has sold over 3 million records worldwide. Following the end of his record deal with SyCo Music in 2011, he took time out from his recording career to appear in Rock Of Ages.
His stage turn as bad boy rocker, Stacee Jaxx, proved popular with audiences and earned him a 2012 What's On Stage Award nomination for Best Newcomer.
Having won the biggest TV talent show in the UK, we know that Ward can sing and after embracing dancing and acting in the West End, he's not one to shy away from other challenges - he recently made his DJ debut at a club in Ireland!
“It was cool! I joined an agency, they asked if I wanted to do some DJ spots and I thought, why not!” “I'm not a DJ, I don't know how to mix it, so I sat with them and learnt how. I chose [the tracks], then went along with a professional DJ”.
Another new experience which awaits him is marriage: he has just gotten engaged to his sweetheart of 9 years, Faye Mckeever.
The actress who currently stars in Sky TV series 'Trollied', is sat nearby. Mckeever has been a rock of support for him over the years and with her acting career going from strength-to-strength, he is clearly very proud of her.
Reacting to London Mayor Boris Johnson's announcement that following an earlier initiative by Mizen and Idowu, London has seen a 6% decrease in street-related crime, Ward said:
"I'm sick of turning on the TV and seeing that someone else has passed away through violence on the street. Every time you turn on the news there's always disaster: it's upsetting".
He continued, “If we can decrease that even more from 6% to 20, 30, 40[%], it would be amazing."
Ward urges people to get involved with Release The Peace by visiting the official website, releasethepeace.com, and has pledged to continue his own support.
Singer and X Factor Winner 2005, Shayne Ward, performed at the launch of Release The Peace in London. Whilst on stage he also revealed plans to return to the recording studio and start work on a fourth album.
Supported by The Mayor Of London, Boris Johnson, who also attended the event at London's 02 Indigo on 28th October, Release The Peace aims to influence youths to encourage peace within their communities.
Over the next 4 years, founders Grace Idowu and Margaret Mizen, will travel the UK and share the stories of their 2 sons David Idowu and Jimmy Mizen, who both lost their lives as a result of street violence.
Going into schools, prisons, and rehabilitation centres, they want to encourage youths to organise peaceful events and activities in their communities. For those who do, Release The Peace will reward them with tickets to sporting and music events such as the launch.
In a line-up that also included Dru Blu, Sam Grey, and Hollyoaks actress Abi Phillips: it was actually the first time in a year and a half that Shayne Ward had performed his own songs on stage.
This was due to recently completing a year-long run in West End musical, Rock Of Ages. So with this in mind, was he nervous about performing, or possibly forgetting his song lyrics? Speaking backstage he confided:
“There's always a cheat if you ever forget a word. You just put the mic out to the audience, but then you run the risk of people not knowing them!”
Thankfully that wasn't the case. Some of the 28-year-old singer's dedicated fans had travelled from afar to be at the launch and sang-a-long to his hits which included 'No U Hang Up' and 'If That's Ok With You'.
Deciding to get involved with Release The Peace after his management sent him details, Ward praised the work of Grace Idowu and Margaret Mizen.
“I take my hat off to Grace and Margaret for the way that they have been able to put the anger aside and do something so positive: they're doing an amazing job”.
Ward grew up in a part of Manchester notorious for guns and violence: “I think you get rough parts everywhere you go - at one point in the early years it was called Gun-chester!”
The youngest son of 7 children, he credits his family as having helped prevent him from falling prey to any bad influences:
“I'm quite lucky, I'm from a big Irish family so was always protected: I was never really around the rough people.”
“I've never been a person to hang about the street and never wanted to be part of a gang. My gang was in people's houses having cups of tea - the tea gang!”
His performance at Release The Peace has re-affirmed his desire to create new music. “It was great to sing my songs again, but it's time that I needed a new song now.”
“The hunger has always been there, it's just finding the right time to go back in. I want to get back to where I belong.”
Ward has sold over 3 million records worldwide. Following the end of his record deal with SyCo Music in 2011, he took time out from his recording career to appear in Rock Of Ages.
His stage turn as bad boy rocker, Stacee Jaxx, proved popular with audiences and earned him a 2012 What's On Stage Award nomination for Best Newcomer.
Having won the biggest TV talent show in the UK, we know that Ward can sing and after embracing dancing and acting in the West End, he's not one to shy away from other challenges - he recently made his DJ debut at a club in Ireland!
“It was cool! I joined an agency, they asked if I wanted to do some DJ spots and I thought, why not!” “I'm not a DJ, I don't know how to mix it, so I sat with them and learnt how. I chose [the tracks], then went along with a professional DJ”.
Another new experience which awaits him is marriage: he has just gotten engaged to his sweetheart of 9 years, Faye Mckeever.
The actress who currently stars in Sky TV series 'Trollied', is sat nearby. Mckeever has been a rock of support for him over the years and with her acting career going from strength-to-strength, he is clearly very proud of her.
Reacting to London Mayor Boris Johnson's announcement that following an earlier initiative by Mizen and Idowu, London has seen a 6% decrease in street-related crime, Ward said:
"I'm sick of turning on the TV and seeing that someone else has passed away through violence on the street. Every time you turn on the news there's always disaster: it's upsetting".
He continued, “If we can decrease that even more from 6% to 20, 30, 40[%], it would be amazing."
Ward urges people to get involved with Release The Peace by visiting the official website, releasethepeace.com, and has pledged to continue his own support.
To see more photos click here
Viv boarding the cable car
The view from the Emirates Air Line
Greenwich Cable Car
Sunday 22nd July 2012
Vivienne Takes to the Sky!
Saturday lunchtime presenter Vivienne Lee has been busy reporting from many of the exciting events going on around Greenwich Borough and got to go on the new Emirates Air Line (some people get all the best jobs) - it's the UK's first urban cable car system.
While on board, Vivienne caught up with Alesha, who is an ambassador for London 2012. As you can see from the pics, she also had plenty of time to enjoy the views!
Saturday lunchtime presenter Vivienne Lee has been busy reporting from many of the exciting events going on around Greenwich Borough and got to go on the new Emirates Air Line (some people get all the best jobs) - it's the UK's first urban cable car system.
While on board, Vivienne caught up with Alesha, who is an ambassador for London 2012. As you can see from the pics, she also had plenty of time to enjoy the views!
To see more photos click here
Sarah Howard - one of our local Olympic torch bearers
Meridian Radio cake to celebrate the launch of our live web stream.
Saturday 21st July 2012
Meridian Radio is now online!
Meridian Radio is now online! You'll notice that a 'Listen Live' button has appeared on our homepage. Just click on it and you can listen to Meridian Radio wherever you are!
We launched our web stream at 6am on Saturday 21 July to coincide with the arrival of the Olympic Torch in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Our team were out and about reporting live into the studio as we did our best to keep up with the torch! We spoke live to Sarah Howard, one of our local Torchbearers. Sarah is passionate about the arts and works part time as Access Officer at Sadlers Wells Theatre. Part of her job is to set up inspirational projects for young people to help them engage with dance and realise their full potential. She told Duncan how she was nervous before setting off with the torch on her part of the relay and that she was going to celebrate afterwards with a big breakfast! The team at the studio celebrated the launch of the web stream after the show with a huge cake bearing the Meridian Radio logo.
Tune in regularly during the summer events, as we'll feature reports on everything going on locally.
Meridian Radio is now online! You'll notice that a 'Listen Live' button has appeared on our homepage. Just click on it and you can listen to Meridian Radio wherever you are!
We launched our web stream at 6am on Saturday 21 July to coincide with the arrival of the Olympic Torch in the Royal Borough of Greenwich. Our team were out and about reporting live into the studio as we did our best to keep up with the torch! We spoke live to Sarah Howard, one of our local Torchbearers. Sarah is passionate about the arts and works part time as Access Officer at Sadlers Wells Theatre. Part of her job is to set up inspirational projects for young people to help them engage with dance and realise their full potential. She told Duncan how she was nervous before setting off with the torch on her part of the relay and that she was going to celebrate afterwards with a big breakfast! The team at the studio celebrated the launch of the web stream after the show with a huge cake bearing the Meridian Radio logo.
Tune in regularly during the summer events, as we'll feature reports on everything going on locally.
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Meridian Radio will be available to listen to online from Saturday 21 July
Wednesday 4th July 2012
Meridian Radio Online
Meridian Radio will be available to listen to online from Saturday 21 July here on our website and on internet radios.
We'll bring you a truly local radio service dedicated to South East London, with a great mix of music and local news and information 24 hours a day.
Listen online from 7am on Saturday 21 July when our team will be out and about reporting on the Olympic Torch arriving in Greenwich.
Meridian Radio will be available to listen to online from Saturday 21 July here on our website and on internet radios.
We'll bring you a truly local radio service dedicated to South East London, with a great mix of music and local news and information 24 hours a day.
Listen online from 7am on Saturday 21 July when our team will be out and about reporting on the Olympic Torch arriving in Greenwich.
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Meridian at The Woodlands Farm Summer Show
Sunday 1st July 2012
Meridian at Summer show
With the way this summer is shaping up it was no surprise to anyone that The Woodlands Farm Summer Show had some showers and one short downpour. Fortunately, we were prepared and sheltered in our tent. As can be seen, when not sheltering, we were keen to draw attention to MERIDIAN RADIO – THE FUNDRAISING ALBUM. Don’t worry if you weren’t able to be there, you can get a copy from our web shop at just £5 plus P&P.
With the way this summer is shaping up it was no surprise to anyone that The Woodlands Farm Summer Show had some showers and one short downpour. Fortunately, we were prepared and sheltered in our tent. As can be seen, when not sheltering, we were keen to draw attention to MERIDIAN RADIO – THE FUNDRAISING ALBUM. Don’t worry if you weren’t able to be there, you can get a copy from our web shop at just £5 plus P&P.
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Wednesday 6th June 2012
(Not) A Royal visit
Over the Jubilee Bank holiday weekend Meridian Radio programmes had a theme, “Best of British Music” & featured songs from throughout the Queen’s reign. It would have been nice to have received a royal visit but time was obviously very tight for the royal family.
Presenters Duncan Martin & Derek Scott were happy to stand in for the Duke of Edinburgh & Prince Harry but, hang on, who was the Queen?
Over the Jubilee Bank holiday weekend Meridian Radio programmes had a theme, “Best of British Music” & featured songs from throughout the Queen’s reign. It would have been nice to have received a royal visit but time was obviously very tight for the royal family.
Presenters Duncan Martin & Derek Scott were happy to stand in for the Duke of Edinburgh & Prince Harry but, hang on, who was the Queen?
Monday 28th May 2012
Best of British Weekend
To Celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee, tune in to Meridian Radio from Saturday 2, to Tuesday 5 June for our Best of British Weekend!
We'll have music from some of your favourite British Artists plus regular updates on all the local events to mark the occasion. Don't forget to get in touch and let us know if you're planning a special event over the Bank Holiday weekend - we'll be sure to give you a mention!
To Celebrate the Queens Diamond Jubilee, tune in to Meridian Radio from Saturday 2, to Tuesday 5 June for our Best of British Weekend!
We'll have music from some of your favourite British Artists plus regular updates on all the local events to mark the occasion. Don't forget to get in touch and let us know if you're planning a special event over the Bank Holiday weekend - we'll be sure to give you a mention!
Meridian Radio - The Fundraising Album is out now! It features Blur, Oasis, Slade,Take That, Squeeze - as chosen by you, and many more!
Monday 14th May 2012
Meridian Radio - The Fundraising Album is out now!
The wait is finally over, Meridian Radio - The Fundraising Album is out now! It features Blur, Oasis, Slade,Take That, Squeeze - as chosen by you, and many more!
Many of the 14 tracks have connections with Greenwich.
All proceeds go towards the cost of broadcasting Meridian Radio. To get hold of your copy, check out our Shop page.
The wait is finally over, Meridian Radio - The Fundraising Album is out now! It features Blur, Oasis, Slade,Take That, Squeeze - as chosen by you, and many more!
Many of the 14 tracks have connections with Greenwich.
All proceeds go towards the cost of broadcasting Meridian Radio. To get hold of your copy, check out our Shop page.
Mother & Daughter on air
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Mother & Daughter on air
Saturday 28 April 2012
With the accent on America
Listeners to the 10-12 slot on Saturday Mornings normally hear one American accent. Regular Presenter, Joy Mills, hails from Santa Fe in New Mexico. On this particular Saturday she was joined by her mother, Lorene Mills, who has a regular TV programme “Report From Santa Fe”. Shows have featured various figures from the American Political scene as well the likes of authors Margaret Atwood, Gore Vidal and 60s singer & political activist Buffy Saint Marie.
Joy was delighted to have the opportunity to turn the tables on her Mother and interview her on Meridian Radio! They talked about the music of her life, growing up in Los Angeles in the 50s and 60s, living in San Francisco in the mid-sixties, the music personalities she knew and the adventures she had, along with great music by The Band, Country Joe and the Fish, the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pete Seeger, and many others.
Listeners to the 10-12 slot on Saturday Mornings normally hear one American accent. Regular Presenter, Joy Mills, hails from Santa Fe in New Mexico. On this particular Saturday she was joined by her mother, Lorene Mills, who has a regular TV programme “Report From Santa Fe”. Shows have featured various figures from the American Political scene as well the likes of authors Margaret Atwood, Gore Vidal and 60s singer & political activist Buffy Saint Marie.
Joy was delighted to have the opportunity to turn the tables on her Mother and interview her on Meridian Radio! They talked about the music of her life, growing up in Los Angeles in the 50s and 60s, living in San Francisco in the mid-sixties, the music personalities she knew and the adventures she had, along with great music by The Band, Country Joe and the Fish, the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Pete Seeger, and many others.
To see more photos click here
Where else can you grab a bite to eat and a drink under a ship?
I bet everyone does that and Derek Scott’s not one to be left out
Where’s Vivienne? Somewhere in this pic. Can you spot her?
The ship looking good in the weekend sun
The Royal party with the Mayor before the official opening
Not sure royal protocol allows you to turn your back on royalty Vivienne but we don’t think they send you to tower for that sort of thing these days.
Vivienne Lee & Duncan Martin getting wet in the line of duty. At least they didn’t have to climb the mast!
Wednesday 25th April 2012
Meridian Radio at the Royal Re-opening of the Cutty Sark
It’s been a very special time for the Royal Borough of Greenwich recently with the restored Cutty Sark being reopened by HRH, the Queen. Several days before at the weekend Greenwich residents were able to have a preview of the ship. Presenters Derek Scott & Vivienne Lee came across each other aboard but forgot to have a photo taken together. The restoration is very impressive and is well worth a visit.
On the day of the official opening Vivienne was back, this time with presenter Duncan Martin, as part of the media presence. Unlike at the weekend, the weather was back to its awful worst although it did stop raining for a while when Her Majesty arrived.
To hear our Cutty Sark news item - click here
It’s been a very special time for the Royal Borough of Greenwich recently with the restored Cutty Sark being reopened by HRH, the Queen. Several days before at the weekend Greenwich residents were able to have a preview of the ship. Presenters Derek Scott & Vivienne Lee came across each other aboard but forgot to have a photo taken together. The restoration is very impressive and is well worth a visit.
On the day of the official opening Vivienne was back, this time with presenter Duncan Martin, as part of the media presence. Unlike at the weekend, the weather was back to its awful worst although it did stop raining for a while when Her Majesty arrived.
To hear our Cutty Sark news item - click here
Presenters Russell Handy, Alan King & Paul Beard (together with Paul’s wife Julie) enjoying some unexpected sunshine.
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Presenters Russell Handy, Alan King & Paul Beard (together with Paul’s wife Julie) enjoying some unexpected sunshine.
Sunday 15th April 2012
Meridian Radio at Lambing Day
Having made our first appearance at Woodlands Farm for their Xmas Fair last November it was great to be back, this time for Lambing Day on 15th April.
As on the first occasion, the weather was kind, despite the number of rainy days we’ve had recently. Again, we were providing music and indulging in a touch of fund raising. For details on the Woodlands Farm visit their website www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org
Having made our first appearance at Woodlands Farm for their Xmas Fair last November it was great to be back, this time for Lambing Day on 15th April.
As on the first occasion, the weather was kind, despite the number of rainy days we’ve had recently. Again, we were providing music and indulging in a touch of fund raising. For details on the Woodlands Farm visit their website www.thewoodlandsfarmtrust.org
To see more photos click here
We think the hedgehog could teach Derek Scott a thing or two in the smile department!
Chris cuts the ribbon
Chris with a hedgehog which had come out of hibernation that day
Chris telling Derek about his very busy working life
With owner David Mills
How often can you get that close to a native Red Squirrel?
Thursday 22nd March 2012
Meridian Radio at the official opening of the Nocturnal House at the British Wildlife Centre
Meridian Radio was invited to the official opening of the Nocturnal House at the British Wildlife Centre near Lingfield in Surrey which took place on March 22nd. On hand to perform the opening ceremony was Chris Packham of BBC TVs Springwatch and Autumnwatch.
Breakfast show presenter Derek Scott interviewed Chris & the centres owner David Mills. To hear the interview in full - click here.
The centre is a fun day out for all the family. For more details, including admission charges see their website www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk
Meridian Radio was invited to the official opening of the Nocturnal House at the British Wildlife Centre near Lingfield in Surrey which took place on March 22nd. On hand to perform the opening ceremony was Chris Packham of BBC TVs Springwatch and Autumnwatch.
Breakfast show presenter Derek Scott interviewed Chris & the centres owner David Mills. To hear the interview in full - click here.
The centre is a fun day out for all the family. For more details, including admission charges see their website www.britishwildlifecentre.co.uk
Monday 12th March 2012
Squeeze in some Squeeze - The Result
The wait is finally over! The result of Squeeze in some Squeeze is in! Thanks to all of you who took part – we were inundated with you responses. We asked you to choose your favourite track by Squeeze to go on our fundraising album – which will be out soon. It will join the likes of Oasis, Olly Murs, Blur, Tinchy Strider and Take That who will all feature on the album!
We gave you several tracks by Squeeze to choose from, but winning hands down was Cool For Cats, which we'll add to the album.
The wait is finally over! The result of Squeeze in some Squeeze is in! Thanks to all of you who took part – we were inundated with you responses. We asked you to choose your favourite track by Squeeze to go on our fundraising album – which will be out soon. It will join the likes of Oasis, Olly Murs, Blur, Tinchy Strider and Take That who will all feature on the album!
We gave you several tracks by Squeeze to choose from, but winning hands down was Cool For Cats, which we'll add to the album.
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Gemma Lewesey and Steve Hadley in the Meridian Studio
Thursday 22nd December 2011
Local Singer joins us for an early morning performance!
Local singer and song writer Gemma Lewesey recently joined Steve Hadley on his new breakfast show to talk about her music and also sing a few of her favourite songs live in our studio.
Local singer and song writer Gemma Lewesey recently joined Steve Hadley on his new breakfast show to talk about her music and also sing a few of her favourite songs live in our studio.
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QEH Christmas Service: Deputy Mayor Cllr David Grant, the Deputy Mayores, together with David Flagg and other members of the Chaplaincy team after the ceremony
Wednesday 14th December 2011
Tree of Hope Lights Up
On Wednesday 14 December the lights on the Tree of Hope in the hospital foyer were switched on and Meridian radio was there. The ceremony was performed by the Deputy Mayor of Greenwich, Councillor David Grant, who was introduced by Steve Russell, Chief Operating Officer of the Hospital trust. Many patients attended the ceremony and for those unable to do so a short piece recorded by Breakfast show presenter Derek Scott was played in that evenings Duncan Martin programme. Included in the feature was an explanation of the idea behind the Tree of Hope by Hospital Chaplain David Flagg.
On Wednesday 14 December the lights on the Tree of Hope in the hospital foyer were switched on and Meridian radio was there. The ceremony was performed by the Deputy Mayor of Greenwich, Councillor David Grant, who was introduced by Steve Russell, Chief Operating Officer of the Hospital trust. Many patients attended the ceremony and for those unable to do so a short piece recorded by Breakfast show presenter Derek Scott was played in that evenings Duncan Martin programme. Included in the feature was an explanation of the idea behind the Tree of Hope by Hospital Chaplain David Flagg.
Rattling the tins for Meridian Radio
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Rattling the tins for Meridian Radio
Saturday 10th December 2011
Fund Raising
Meridian Radio has been out and about raising funds to help finance our broadcasts. On Saturday 10 December in the afternoon we were at Sainsburys on the Greenwich peninsula. On a sunny day, made all the better by the fact that we were in the exit covered way, we raised just under £50. Our thanks to those who gave and to Sainsburys for allowing us to make the collection.
Meridian Radio has been out and about raising funds to help finance our broadcasts. On Saturday 10 December in the afternoon we were at Sainsburys on the Greenwich peninsula. On a sunny day, made all the better by the fact that we were in the exit covered way, we raised just under £50. Our thanks to those who gave and to Sainsburys for allowing us to make the collection.
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Out and about on the fundraising trail
Sunday 27th November 2011
Out & about on the fund raising trail
Having undertaken a couple of fund raising events in the Hospital foyer in our 50th anniversary year we decided it was time to take our efforts out into the community. On Sunday 27th November Meridian Radio was at the Woodlands farm Christmas Fair. The weather was kind (if a little windy) and we made a reasonable amount for our funds. We hope to be at further events at the farm and will be publicising details on our website next year. Thanks to everyone at the farm for making us so welcome.
Having undertaken a couple of fund raising events in the Hospital foyer in our 50th anniversary year we decided it was time to take our efforts out into the community. On Sunday 27th November Meridian Radio was at the Woodlands farm Christmas Fair. The weather was kind (if a little windy) and we made a reasonable amount for our funds. We hope to be at further events at the farm and will be publicising details on our website next year. Thanks to everyone at the farm for making us so welcome.
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Refreshments arrive in style
Alan King with his transport home
Buy now and avoid the rush
Sat 29 Oct 2011
Meridian Radio 50th Anniversary – Creepy Halloween Weekend!
Part One of our 50th Anniversary Celebrations took place over the May Day Bank Holiday Weekend. Part Two was a more scarey affair – billed as a “creepy weekend”.
In the days leading up to Halloween we manned a stall outside the Restaurant and raised some much needed cash to finance our broadcasts to the hospital by selling various items including cuddly toys, CDs, DVDs and books. We also produced extra programmes with plenty of ghoulish music on the Saturday & Sunday.
Part One of our 50th Anniversary Celebrations took place over the May Day Bank Holiday Weekend. Part Two was a more scarey affair – billed as a “creepy weekend”.
In the days leading up to Halloween we manned a stall outside the Restaurant and raised some much needed cash to finance our broadcasts to the hospital by selling various items including cuddly toys, CDs, DVDs and books. We also produced extra programmes with plenty of ghoulish music on the Saturday & Sunday.
Sat 1 Oct 2011
Meridian Radio launched a brand new website on Saturday 1 October!
Designed by local web designer Adam MacHardie at Rapid Web Designer, the new site provides the latest local news and weather, an extensive What’s On diary of events in the area and a shop where you can purchase Meridian Radio branded goodies!
As well as all that, there is information on our schedule and our presenters, plus plenty of ways for our audience to get in touch including links to our Facebook page and Twitter feed.
We have also introduced a new email address: studio@meridianradio.co.uk
We hope you like the new look website!
Designed by local web designer Adam MacHardie at Rapid Web Designer, the new site provides the latest local news and weather, an extensive What’s On diary of events in the area and a shop where you can purchase Meridian Radio branded goodies!
As well as all that, there is information on our schedule and our presenters, plus plenty of ways for our audience to get in touch including links to our Facebook page and Twitter feed.
We have also introduced a new email address: studio@meridianradio.co.uk
We hope you like the new look website!
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Duncan Martin drawing the winning ticket. Sorry about the picture quality but we think the excitement proved too much for fellow presenter Owen Proctor-Jackson (who was taking the photo) - hence this rather blurred image.
Derek Scott makes the sale
Alan King & Duncan Martin giving the raffle some on air publicity.
Sun 25 Sep 2011
Winner of a £1000 model railway.
Meridian Radio's raffle to win a £1000 Model Railway which we held in the foyer on Friday & Saturday was drawn in the studio today. Congratulations to Anthony Okereke who won with Ticket number 00812. Thanks to everyone who supported the raffle. Click the link below the image to see more photos.
Meridian Radio's raffle to win a £1000 Model Railway which we held in the foyer on Friday & Saturday was drawn in the studio today. Congratulations to Anthony Okereke who won with Ticket number 00812. Thanks to everyone who supported the raffle. Click the link below the image to see more photos.
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Derek Scott couldn't resist getting Sir George Martin's autograph.
Matt Monro, working the crowd serenades Alan King in passing.
Alan King may have got the photo with Anita Harris but Derek Scott got the kiss from her. Rumours that he hasn't washed that cheek since are entirely untrue!
Sat 17 Sep 2011
Meridian meets the stars
Having successfully published her biography of her father Matt Monro in 2010 Michele Monro has recently launched the paperback edition. Michele invited Meridian radio presenters Alan King & Derek Scott to the launch at EMI's offices in Kensington & a very star-studded event it turned out to be.
Having successfully published her biography of her father Matt Monro in 2010 Michele Monro has recently launched the paperback edition. Michele invited Meridian radio presenters Alan King & Derek Scott to the launch at EMI's offices in Kensington & a very star-studded event it turned out to be.
We may have missed some but those we did note were Sir George Martin (who as well as producing the Beatles was also in charge of many Matt Monro sessions), Kenny Lynch, Buddy Greco, Dave Cash, Denis Lotus, Lyndsey De Paul, Mike Winters, Shane Rimmer, Colin Keyes, Esther Rantzen and the incredibly beautiful and equally charming Anita Harris.
After a short speech Michele handed over to her brother Matt Monro Jr who sang a short set before handing over to Gerrard Kenny. Expect to hear a programme of contributions from those present on Meridian Radio. In the meanwhile, here are a few photos.
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Derek Scott
Dave Berry
Tim Courtnell & Dave Berry
Doug Welch & Alan King
Duncan Martin & Derek Scott
Duncan Martin, Brigid Lohrey & Derek Scott
50th Anniversary Celebrations
Dave Berry & Alan King
Thursday 2nd June 2011
50th Anniversary Celebrations
Our May day Weekend programmes were just part of our anniversary year celebrations.
Most of our Presenters took part in the May Day Bank Holiday Weekend broadcast to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Here are some of the pictures taken that weekend.
Our May day Weekend programmes were just part of our anniversary year celebrations.
Most of our Presenters took part in the May Day Bank Holiday Weekend broadcast to celebrate our 50th Anniversary. Here are some of the pictures taken that weekend.
Fri 20th May 2011
Johnnie Walker joins Meridian Radio
Not quite. Johnnie was at the British Music Experience at the Dome to give an entertaining account of his radio career. Presenters Derek Scott & Alan King were there. After the talk many fans wanted Johnnie to sign his autobiography ("The Autobiography" - out now in paperback) but he made time to record a station ident for us. Expect to hear it on air from Sunday.
Not quite. Johnnie was at the British Music Experience at the Dome to give an entertaining account of his radio career. Presenters Derek Scott & Alan King were there. After the talk many fans wanted Johnnie to sign his autobiography ("The Autobiography" - out now in paperback) but he made time to record a station ident for us. Expect to hear it on air from Sunday.
Tues 17th May 2011
50th Anniversary Celebrations
Meridian Radio is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. Our special May Day Bank Holiday programmes made the local press (Mercury & News Shopper). To see the articles just click the links below.
www.mercury-today.co.uk
www.newsshopper.co.uk
Meridian Radio is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this year. Our special May Day Bank Holiday programmes made the local press (Mercury & News Shopper). To see the articles just click the links below.
www.mercury-today.co.uk
www.newsshopper.co.uk
Wed 26th April 2011
50th Anniversary Celebrations
The May Day Bank Holiday weekend will see the official celebrations of Meridian Radio's 50th Anniversary. For details of the special programmes click here.
The May Day Bank Holiday weekend will see the official celebrations of Meridian Radio's 50th Anniversary. For details of the special programmes click here.
Saturday
Time
Show
8 - 10 am
Dave Berry
10 - 12 noon
Trevor Lee & Jonesy
12 - 1 pm
Bob Lawrence
1 - 3 pm
Alan King & Mike Bartlett
3 - 5 pm
Duncan Martin
5 - 6 pm
Cliff Osbourne
6 - 7 pm
Kevin White
7 - 9 pm
Russell Handy
9 - 11 pm
Bob Le Roi
Sunday
Time
Show
8 - 10 am
Dave Berry
10 - 1 pm
Duncan Martin
1 - 3 pm
Derek Scott
3 - 5 pm
Brigid Lohrey
5 - 7 pm
"In The Meantime" with Owen Proctor-Jackson & Matt Clinch
7 - 8 pm
Dave Wright
Monday
Time
Show
8 - 10 am
Derek Scott
10 - 12 noon
Alan King
2 - 4 pm
Owen Proctor-Jackson
4 - 6 pm
Dave Berry
6 - 8 pm
Tim Courtnell
8 - 10 pm
Russell Handy
Sat 26th March 2011
In The Meantime Meets Councillor
Cllr Peter Brooks, Deputy Leader of Greenwich Council, (centre) with In The Meantime presenters Matt Clinch & Owen Proctor-Jackson.
Matt and Owen took the chance to discuss a number of issues with Cllr Brooks including Budget cuts and the future of the animal care centre in Maryon Wilson Park.
Cllr Peter Brooks, Deputy Leader of Greenwich Council, (centre) with In The Meantime presenters Matt Clinch & Owen Proctor-Jackson.
Matt and Owen took the chance to discuss a number of issues with Cllr Brooks including Budget cuts and the future of the animal care centre in Maryon Wilson Park.
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Get Together - Red Noses & Certificates
Certain presenters haven't entered into the spirit of Red Nose Day. They probably think they got away with it. We'll see!
From l to r, Mike Bartlett (35 yrs), John E Davies (40 yrs), Alan King (35 yrs), Duncan Martin (15 yrs), June Snowden (HBA President), Derek Scott (10 yrs), Doug Welch (35 yrs) & Dave Berry (40 yrs)
Wed 16th March 2011
Get together - Red Noses & Certificates
Most of the time our presenters only see each other in twos or threes but every now and then we have a get together.
The most recent occasion allowed us to celebrate the long service of 7 of our presenters who, have given a combined total of 210 years service. On hand to present the certificates was June Snowden, President of the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA).
With the serious stuff out of the way they then turned their attention to marking Friday's Red Nose Day.
Most of the time our presenters only see each other in twos or threes but every now and then we have a get together.
The most recent occasion allowed us to celebrate the long service of 7 of our presenters who, have given a combined total of 210 years service. On hand to present the certificates was June Snowden, President of the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA).
With the serious stuff out of the way they then turned their attention to marking Friday's Red Nose Day.
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