Red Sands Radio

Duncan Drives Fri 27/07/12

The days programme talk up in the ‘Hot Breakfast’ makes fun of the cars Duncan apparently drives in the ‘Home Run’

Duncan’s daily runabout’s have been: a Morris Minor, *Jaguar XKE V12, Vauxhall Cresta, Mini 1000, MG TF, *Triumph TR7, *Ford Model T, *Fiat Multipia, Willy’s Jeep, *Cadillac Fleetwood, *Yugo GV, Rover 75, Datsun Sunny, Citroen 2CV, Pink Trabant, Messerschmitt Bubble car, *Renault Dauphine, Fordson Major (tractor)

Late yesterday driving his tractor today we bought an *Austin Allegro, hear the story on the Hot Breakfast after 09.30 and again in the ‘Home Run’ between 5-6pm

Amazing, out of 20 cars he’s driven on the ‘Home Run’, *eight are voted worst cars in the World!

Which one did Duncan like best?

Hell Sailor Thu 26/07/12

Driving a Fordson Major Tractor in on the Home Run was compounded by Duncan being late for the programme

All the excuses in the World but we found out he went sailing

Taking the best option of SB Greta out into the Thames Estuary and round the spiritual home of Red Sands Radio, where it all began 

Hot Hot Hot! Tue 24/07/12

I just happened to comment on how good the weather outside was during today’s show, and you all went crazy!

Someone let us know she was stuck on a train on the way back to the coastal towns, and the heating was on!  Typical!  Michael got in touch from Nashville, Tennessee in the States and said it made him laugh us saying how hot it is – it’s 35 degrees over there and he’d quite like it to be a bit cooler.  originally from our area, he said he’d quite like to be cooling off down by Whitstable Harbour, while Anna said she was hoping to get back to Whitstable in time to see another glorious sunset!  final word goes to Adam, who says we should enjoy it while it lasts!  wise words…

Pet of the Week 2 Fri 20/07/12

Must be Friday!  It’s Pet of the week time again here at Red Sands Radio

You’ve been sending in pictures of your pets all week, this is the pick of the bunch …

This is Sydney, a 3 year old rescue Jack Russell, the little softy says her owner Jenny

‘She Loves cuddles on the sofa and definately enjoys her long walks in the
countryside, our little ray of sunshine’!

Tina sent in a picture of her amazing 4-year-old cat called Barry who thinks he’s a dog and appears to be a vegetarian – he doesn’t eat meat! 

He is named “Barry” after one of the Chuckle Brothers as he has a white tash similar to theirs – the other Chuckle Brother is called “Paul” and that seemed silly for a cat’s name!

Tina says she doesn’t think the real Chuckle Brothers were too impressed though, as she attempted to get an interview with them by telling them about her cat and including a picture…but they never replied!

 To me, to you!

Anna nominates Winston one of her Cats Protection League fosters cats

Due to his ability in forecasting a heat wave, you can see him chillin’ in front of the freezer in this pic!

Talking pets, Pepe the parrot’s in trouble owner John McAlinden, was delighted when he was given the Yellow-Headed Amazon bird

But Pepe started shrieking ”taxi for Lidl”, “car one” & “10-4″ he was soon in trouble with Glasgow neighbours who called police to complain about the noise

A Strathclyde police spokeswoman said: “We were contacted by a member of the public who had made a complaint about noise”

Officers attended and it was quickly ascertained that the culprit was indeed a parrot

Flaming Great Wed 18/07/12

The Olympic Torch has finally reached Kent on day 61 reaching Dover on Wednesday  afternoon 18th July

Transported into the Channel Tunnel at Samphire Hoe the Dover lifeboat transported the flame to a Tall Ship ‘Stavros S Niarchos’ 

Returning ashore for evening celebrations on the beach and esplanade

Gherkin = Penguin Tue 17/07/12

Name change for this love hate London building

The Gherkin in London could end up being called the Penguin, as ZSL London Zoo plans to transform the City’s iconic Gherkin building to ‘The Penguin’ could see a giant bird towering over Londoners this summer.

Bosses at ZSL London Zoo commissioned a production team to draw up a dramatic redesign of the famed skyscraper to remind visitors to the capital not to miss their penguins in 2012.

They plan to approach city bigwigs with the bold concept of turning the prominent Swiss Re Building – more commonly known as The Gherkin – into a giant penguin.

I asked what you thought of it.  Anne didn’t quite believe me, saying ‘Yeah, right!’ on our Facebook page!

Miserable Monday Mon 16/07/12

Duncan asked you to describe this Miserable Monday in as few a words as possible

The suggestions came in thick and fast – you obviously don’t like Mondays!

Anna suggested Wipeout, Sandy said Wet, Windy, Washout, which could actually describe this summer!  Steve G. Adams offered up Boomtown. Rats  

Brenda described today as Glumday and Paul suggested Murky, Miserable Monday, while in the studio it was Magnum Monday for Bob and Duncan as they imagined the sun was shining as they ate a Magnum ice cream each!

Tied Up Mon 16/07/12

On an evening walk on his home turf Duncan snapped these Thames Ferries, just round the corner from us on the North Kent Coast

Pictured tied up East of the Thames Barrier they are one of the last boat links across the river the Woolwich Ferries criss-cross the river day and out 

Pet of the Week 1 Fri 13/07/12

Ever the animal lover Duncan put out his first call for nominations for Pet of the Week, nominated for inclusion are …

1. Savage is a 7yr old Staffordshire, owner Louise says he would love to be pet of the week!

He loves nothing more than chilling out with friends on the field on Church Street Playing Fields, running after the waves on the beach and as you can see is a keen cyclist! He getting ready for the trials of the Tour de Bubble, and is giving a thumbs up for 40 winks!

2. Cookie belongs to Karolina, 3 months old and had my first bath today. If you think I look defeated you should see my mum and the state of the kitchen 

Thanks Duncan Fri 13/07/12

Half pint caused chaos today by mentioning Friday 13th July, no sooner said and the mainframe PC had a hick-up

Switching to the second playback machine that froze up, so over to the night sustaining machine

Things didn’t improve until several engineers set about ripping the innards out of the prime machine during the Home Run peak hours

The joys of computers

Upside Down Wed 11/07/12

The number of people that have had a spill on the infamous bends between Whitstable and Herne Bay are many (I hear that Bob took a mini for a swim in the Brook by the cottages once!

Here’s one of two recent casualties on the road

A Peugeot 306 much the worst the wear

Clean Sweep Wed 11/07/12

Duncan gets behind the broom to make a clean sweep of things …

His cleaning escapades explained in his show today

Fishing we will go Mon 09/07/12

Duncan Martin fancies a job on the small local fishing fleet

Above the ‘Wash Pilgrim’ registered in Boston, Linclnshire (BN) is that Duncan at the Wheel

Make it a clean one Mon 25/06/12

Duncan Martin always one to help keep things ship-shape

Gets behind the vacuum cleaner to mask the Home Run an extra clean show!

Victoria Hire Sun 17/06/12

The premier local vehicle hire company Victoria Hire have joined forces with Red Sands Radio

Sponsoring the stations ‘Home Run’ each weekday

Flying Razor Clam Fri 29/07/11

Andy Thomas the towns ‘high flyer’ organises the Kite Flying event at Tankerton

Freya the youngest Red Sands Radio listener with her Mum?

The Razor gets to grips with a Kite with Sasha Thomas & Florence Brown

PA man Roy doing the commentary for ‘Tails over Tankerton’

Cartoon depicting pyrotechnic at the Street by Mark B Goode

By the way Dave the Razor gets nicknamed again the ‘Razor Clam’ by Barnacle Bill

Razor File Thu 28/07/11

On the ‘Home Run’ today

The Razor reveals his listener, seriously thanks to Karolina for the photograph taken at The Harbour Garden Cafe during the EPICentre Food Fair

Bizarre names:

Bands: Neutral Milk Hotel, Modest Mouse

Beer: Fiddler’s Elbow, Dogfish Head Snowblower Ale, Sick Duck, Seriously Bad Elf, Moose Drool

Wine: Elephant on a Tightrope, Mad Housewife, Blasted Church

Food: The most popular bread in Spain is delightfully named ‘Bimbo’!

In Sweden there’s a low fat yoghurt called BRA

Scotland have Belchers Square Sausage

Biscuits in Korea called Cream Colons

But my favourite, without a doubt is a Chocolate bar in Czech Republic called Plopp

Barnacle Bill Thu 28/07/11

Is Barnacle Bill, of Herne Bay’s Heritage Walk fame, really Bob?

This was suggested by Nick a couple of days ago on Red Sands Radio Facebook page, but nobody really knows?

Banter included a Facebook chat about ‘Portland Bill’ & his chums; named after the Lighthouse on the Isle-of-Portland, Dorset & his ‘Shipping Forecast’ named chums televised on Children’s Television

Favourite Snack Wed 27/07/11

Banter today on snacking turned into an argument over which is tops: Bacon or Sausage Sandwiches – The jury’s out!

Telly Addicts! Tue 26/07/11

On the Home Run today, the Razor is asking for your top Whitstable/Herne Bay moments from TV, after the Hairy Bikers appearence last Sunday at the Harbour.  Join in the Home Run chat on Facebook, Twitter or email

Whitstable where? Fri 22/07/11

Favourite places in town: The Home Run listeners have spoken!  The place to take any new visitor on their first time is down at the Harbour, and the dear old New Inn was a close 2nd as a quaint back street pub unchanged by time.  Join the Home Run debate every weekday from 4pm on Red Sands Radio

Union Pluto’s second visit to the Harbour this week with the MCS Elly returning to port from the Windfarm

Teatime at Teatime Thu 21/07/11

‘Dave the Razor’ with the ultimate cuppa, goodness the boy likes his tea gallons consumed in the ‘Home Run’

Best way to make a brew, plenty of Facebook messages as the topic soon changed to the best Cafe in town, we’ve been there before with votes last year in a ‘Hot Breakfast’ pole for favourite Cafe’s in the Coastal Towns

Close Shave Tue 19/07/11

Dave ‘The Razor’ gets a close shave from Bob. Dave picked up  his name if you recall when he told us he was off for a barber’s shave, and came back just as stubbly. Dave said “They’ve run out of razor blades”

MCS Elly at the Harbour mouth she’s engaged in work out on the Windfarm on the Kentish Flats

Home Run – Odd One Out Competition Mon 18/07/11

This week on the ‘Home Run’ you can win a £20 voucher to spend at ‘Party Bags’ Harvey Drive, John Wilson Business Park, Whitstable 

Just tell us the odd one out:

(A) ‘Party Bags’ supply Balloons?

(B) ‘Party Bags’ for Fancy Dress?

(C) ‘Jelly & Ice Cream from ‘Party Bags’?

Text your answer A, B or C to 07711 512 991

Or mail us at studio@redsandsradio.co.uk

Enter today to win party treats from ‘Party Bags’ & ‘Red Sands Radio’

‘Party Bags’ just about do everything you need but not Jelly & ice Cream

Aiko P of Canterbury won with his double entry by email & text first out of the hat & has a £20 voucher to use at ‘Party Bags’ 

Dave ‘The Razor’ Tue 12/07/11

Spotted in Tankerton-on-Sea Village by one of our team on Monday 11th July, politely asked Dave Daly “where are you going in such a hurry?”

His reply “going for a shave before my show!”

Arriving at the Red Sands Radio studios unshaven & stubbly, the feeble excuse “they’d run out of razor blades”

Pull the other one Dave ‘The Razor’ lives!

Harbour Scene Fri 08/07/11

Whitstable Harbour taken on Sunday evening with the Glasgow registered ‘MCS Elly’ pictured on 3rd July at 21.22

Whitstable Harbour taken on Friday 1st July at 17.12

Mystery Bug Fri 08/07/11

James Day did an extra hour of  ’Afternoon Spin’ & Tony ‘Gillham’s show moved from 10am to 3pm before a previously poorly David Daly returned to cover the ‘Home Run’ as the mystery station bug claimed Alan King!