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Red Sands Radio 2009 - Photos

Red Sands Radio 2009 - Photos - Red Sands Radio

In 2009 Red Sands Radio broadcast from 4th July till Friday 31st

This is a collection of pictures taken by Bob Le Roi and Sandy (MissionControl)  during that time.

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4th July 2009 Red Sands Radio Launch
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4th July 2009 Red Sands Radio Launch

The Lord Mayor of Canterbury Councillor Dr Harry Cragg and the Lady Mayoress of Canterbury Shelia Cragg officially launch Red Sands Radio 2009 on the 4th July 2009. Some of the Red Sands Radio crew loiter in the background.

Our thanks goes to the Lord Mayor of Canterbury Councillor Dr Harry Cragg and the Lady Mayoress of Canterbury Shelia Cragg for officially launching Red Sands Radio 2009.

Also, Many thanks to Bob's "she must be obeyed" for the Red Sands launch cake.

ps. Even the harbour's red flying jelly fish got in on the act!

The Red Sands Radio 4th July 2009 Launch Cake
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The Red Sands Radio 4th July 2009 Launch Cake
Enjoyed by all present along with a glass of bubbly.
An odd breakfast but I enjoyed it. Many thanks Sandra.

The Lord Mayor of Canterbury at Red Sands Radio
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The Lord Mayor of Canterbury at Red Sands Radio
The Lord Mayor of Canterbury showing Programme Director Bob Le Roi how it should be done!
 You can listen to Bob Le-Roi on The Hot Breakfast from 7 - 10 weekdays and on Sundays between 4 and 7pm.

Loose Ya head in Whitstable
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Loose Ya head in Whitstable
Diving sculpture near the Whitstable RNLI Lifeboat station
Whitstable harbour was the first place to develop underwater breathing apparatus.

Whitstable Harbour at dusk
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Whitstable Harbour at dusk
Cockle Fishing boats in the foreground with the Thames Barge Greta in the background.
Whitstable is a working harbour.

Red Sands Radio Transmitter
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Red Sands Radio Transmitter
Red Sands Radio transmitting locally on 87.7 FM from 4th July to 31st July 2009
And on the Internet to the World.

Red Sands Radio Presenter Chris West
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DJ Chris West
Chris West preparing to  broadcast his show on Red Sands Radio

You can listen to Chris's show on Saturdays between 10am & 1pm

You may have seen Chris in his other role as Coastal Towns Manager for( Whitstable & Herne Bay) 

Red Sands Radio Programme Director interviews The Lord Mayor of Canterbury.
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Red Sands Radio Programme Director interviews The Lord Mayor of Canterbury.
Bob Le Roi interviews The Lord Mayor of Canterbury live on air.
The Lady Mayoress of Canterbury Shelia Cragg listens in.

Fishing boats in Whitstable Harbour
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Fishing boats in Whitstable Harbour
A few of the remaining fishing boats
Fresh fish is available in the harbour fish market.

Melanie from the Harbour Garden Cafe with Red Sands Radio Presenter Kevin Turner
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Melanie from the Harbour Garden Cafe with DJ Kevin Turner
Melanie from the Harbour Garden Cafe with Presenter Kevin Turner during a visit to Red Sands Radio.
Mels' of to somewhere special. It has a Royal connection and its not Ascot!

Red Sands Radio Presenter James Day
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James Day On air with the Daily 'Live Lunch' show.

You can listen to James Day on The daily ‘Live Lunch’ from 11 - 2. week days

The daily Live Lunch is presented by either James Day, Paul Dennis or John Kenning.

Cockle Shell Mountain
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Cockle Shell Mountain

Seagull Supper time at Gilson Cockles

Visit Gilsons in Whitstable Harbour for shellfish.

The calm before the Storm
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The calm before the Storm
Looks like Summer is about to be interrupted!
Don't worry,with the Ashes cricket Tests about to start, Summer will be back!

Red Sands Radio Presenters Jamesy & KGB
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Presenters Jamesy & KGB
How many presenters does it take to work out the new schedule?
Scheduling is all done by those new fangled things with screens now!

Bob Le Roi interviewing Dave Pasco of Wareham's
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Bob Le Roi interviewing Dave Pasco of Wareham's
Bob Le Roi at the Harbour Garden Cafe,  Whitstable interviewing Dave Pasco of Wareham's

Warehams of Whitstable supply  antique garden furniture. 

Dave Pasco was a stunt driver in a former life - They built em big in those days!

The isle of Sheppey
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The isle of Sheppey
A view of The isle of Sheppey from Whitstable Harbour
Sheppey is derived from the ancient Saxon "Sceapige", meaning isle of sheep

Bob Le Roi interviewing Skipper Steve Norris of the Greta Thames Sailing Barge
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Bob Le Roi interviewing Skipper Steve Norris of the Greta Thames Sailing Barge
Greta Skipper Steve Norris with 1st Mate 'Alfie' the dog being interviewed by Red Sands Radio Programme Director Bob Le Roi
With daily sailings from the South Quay, Whitstable Harbour, the Greta sails around the Thames Estuary and depending on the Skipper you might see the Wind Farm, the WWII Red Sands Army Forts or the seals around the isle of Sheppey.

Another flapping banner!
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Another flapping banner!
Red Sands Radio banner in Whitstable High Street
Many thanks to Turboprint, Whitstable for supplying Red Sands Radio with banners. Great job!

Early morning in Whitstable Harbour
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Early morning in Whitstable Harbour
The Greta Thames Sailing Barge is in the foreground with fisherman huts in the background.
Greta Skipper Steve Norris is probably still asleep!

The Fire Service training at Whitstable Harbour
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The Fire Service training at Whitstable Harbour
Several appliances from the Whitstable Fire station congregated at the harbour. A pair of massive tanks and pumps were off-loaded and tested in a training excercise.
 
These units are used to pump flood water and work on fires that require masses of water at high pressure

The Balmoral Pleasure Steamer visits Whitstable
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The Balmoral Pleasure Steamer visits Whitstable

The Balmoral approaching Whitstable Harbour's West quay on Saturday  11th July 2009 15.00 hrs

Check out the picture slide show.

The Balmoral is one of several passenger ships that visit Whitstable on a regular basis. If you are not coming by ship, try the Park & Ride service.

 

Red Sands Radio spoke to Whitstable Harbour's Senior Port Controller Mike Gambrill & after berthing safely on the WestQuay, Balmoral Skipper Ian Clarke. Ian lives in Ashford and is also a Captain of the Waverly, another historic ship that calls at Whitstable Harbour The Waverley is the last sea going paddle steamer in the world!

 

Nothing like a tub of prawns!
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Nothing like a tub of prawns!
Great selection of shell fish available from West Whelks in Whitstable Harbour
Many thanks for letting Red Sands Radio put up a banner on your balcony.

Artist at work in Whitstable Harbour
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Artist at work in Whitstable Harbour
The harbour in Whitstable is very popular with artists.
Being a working harbour there are plenty of choice scenes!

The Snug Restaurant at the New Inn Public House
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The Snug Restaurant at the New Inn Public House
Kellie & Tony Welcome you to the Snug Restaurant at the New Inn Public House in Woodlawn Street, Whitstable  I am sure Bruno  the dog will also welcome you!

Wed 22 July is Curry Night at only £4.99!

Click here to see menu.

  • Good Food
  • Great Value
  • Traditional Pub
  • Warm Welcome

Call 01227 264 746  to book.

Red Sands Radio Presenter Dan Bransby
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Red Sands Radio Presenter Dan Bransby
Dan is one of the Presenters on ‘The Home Run’  show.
Listen to Dan or Kevin Turner Mon-Fri between 4-7pm

Mike Judge, Ops Manager RNLI, Whitstable
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Mike Judge, Ops Manager RNLI, Whitstable
Mike Judge Operations Manager of Whitstable RNLI  being interviewed for on Tuesday's 'Live Lunch'
Mike is on the left in picture

Listen to Red Sands Radio on 87.7 FM

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Listen to Red Sands Radio on 87.7 FM
Listen to Red Sands Radio on 87.7 FM  when in the North Kent coastal towns area. Or Online anywhere in the world.

Please send us an email with your name to let us know how(radio or online) and where you are listening. studio@radioredsands.co.uk

 

Is John Nurden pushing or saving Bob Le Roi?
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Is John Nurden pushing or saving Bob Le Roi?
John Nurden Editor of the local Daily Mail Group Newspapers - Whitstable & Herne Bay Times & the Canterbury Adscene
 
John was a guest on the Live Lunch show on 14 July 2009.
Hold the front page whilst local newspaper editor gets his revenge on local radio director!

'Speedwell' The Whitstable Harbour Pilot Launch
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'Speedwell' The Whitstable Harbour Pilot Launch
'Speedwell' The Whitstable Harbour Pilot Launch pictured on Tuesday after a run to the Windfarm to drop off diving engineers inspecting the site for under scouring & internal corrosion
 
N.B Speedwell is named after a former Whitstable Oyster Smack
 
Graham Croft Port Contoller on 'Live lunch' today (Wed 15 July) with Roland Joint from Whitstable Sea Angling Association
 

Presenter Martin Smith
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Presenter Martin Smith
Martin Smith taking a break during his show.

Martin Smith presents the '70’s Magic' show  on
Sundays from 9 -12

Guests on Red Sands Radio 'Live lunch' 15th July 2009
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Guests on Red Sands Radio 'Live lunch' 15th July 2009
On the left is Graham Croft a Port Controller at Whitstable Harbour helping out Roland Joint behind the bar  (Chairman of Whitstable Sea Angling association)
Both were guests on 'Live lunch' today Wednesday 15th July

Guests on Red Sands Radio 'Live lunch' 16th July
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Guests on Red Sands Radio 'Live lunch' 16th July
'Live lunch guests on the 16th July 2009 included Peter and Elizabeth from St.Augustines, Whitstable Harbour.
St. Augustines of Whitstable Harbour is the plaice for fresh fish!

Guest on Red Sands Radio 'Live lunch' 16th July
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Roland from the Ship Centurion, Whitstable
Roland of the Ship Centurion, Whitstable appeared on the show today.
Pop in for a drink when you are next in Whitstable.

Lonnie Donnegan Jnr was a special Guest on Red Sands Radio 'Live lunch' 16th July
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Tony Donnegan (Lonnie Donnegan Jnr)
Tony Donnegan (Lonnie Donnegan Jnr)is appearing at the Kings Hall, Herne Bay on Friday 17th July
Doors open 7pm, show starts 7.45pm
The Ultimate Lonnie Donnegan tribute night Visit Lonnie Donegan Jnr website

Old Sea Dogs might remember this pub!
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Old cottages & old Stag Inn in Whitstable
The Old Stag House on the seawall at Whitstable was once a pub
You can walk along side the beach at Whitstable.

Liz Crudgington was a guest on the 'Live' lunch 16th July.
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Liz Crudgington was a guest on the 'Live' lunch 16th July.
Liz is a local journalist for the Daily Mail Group & has been helping the Whitstable Oyster Festival  team.
Wot no cake!

Listener & Pilot Jon Leigh appeared on Red Sands Radio 'Live lunch' 17th July
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Listener Jon Leigh appeared on Red Sands Radio 'Live lunch' 17th July
listener Jon Leigh is a pilot and appeared  on today's 'Live lunch show.

Jon likes to fly his Pelican aircraft  in his spare time. It's the only one of its type in the UK. The Canadian designed is just over 4 years old. It is powered by a Rotax engine and has a range of four hours or about four hundred miles.

Looking forward to  taking Bob for a flight later on to photograph the towers.

Lesley Cookman (right) was a guest on the 'Live' lunch 17th July.
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Lesley Cookman (right) was a guest on the 'Live' lunch 17th July.
One of today's 'Live Lunch' guests Lesley Cookman of the Lindley Players having a drink in the Harbour Garden Cafe

Derek West of West Whelks was a guest on the 'Live' lunch 17th July.
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Derek West of West Whelks was a guest on the 'Live' lunch 17th July.
West Whelks has been trading in Whitstable Harbour for over 140 years
Derek is now in his 80's but is too'young' to retire just yet.

Crab & Winkle Restaurant, Whitstable Harbour
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Crab & Winkle Restaurant, Whitstable Harbour
Have your Oyster & Champagne Breakfast here
Great views from the balcony overlooking Whitstable Harbour.