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James Moonlights in Spain Wed 17/04/13

James Day amiable presenter of the daily ‘Live Lunch’ could be moonlighting in Spain!

Sideline business perhaps spotted in Calahonda, Malaga, Spain!

Debs Dives In! Tue 02/04/13

Featured in the Spring 2013 issue of Wetherspoon News, Debbie Treher shift leader and previous guest on the Red Sands Radio ‘Live Lunch’ on 23rd July 2012 pictured following her successful Charity fund raising Cross Channel swim

Viva Whitstable Fri 27/07/12

Those of us lucky enough to live in Whitstable rarely take things for granted, set in a wonderful picturesque bay Whitstable boasts some of the best sunsets anywhere

We have a town with independent distinctive shops, a lovely promenade from Whitstable to Hampton and onward to Herne Bay

The grass slopes of Tankerton, history a plenty and at its hub a working harbour with it’s own amazing shopping village

Surely something to celebrate, a place of artists, singers, scriptwriters and broadcasters

Brian Barnett & Julie Wassmer have recorded a song that says it all Viva Whitstable 

Harbour Marina Fri 27/07/12

Seems like forever people have been ‘floating’ the idea of a Marina for Whitstable. Herne Bay has Neptune’s Jetty which has created a tidal basin, suggestions of fully enclosing the arm and making a proper harbour have been put forward

Pictured Mark Dance KCC, Barry Green Whitstable Oyster Company, with Peter Jacson Architect 

In Whitstable there are camps with arguments for and against.It’s a fact that commercial traffic has shrunk and the future may not include Bretts Agregates on the East Quay

 Whatever people’s views there are bound to be changes at Whitstable Harbour

Hungry Horses Fri 27/07/12

The second year the Green King Hungry Horse Restaurant Group, the Wheatsheaf, Herne Bay Road, Swalecliffe Whitstable has sponsored Red Sands Radio

Tammy Lintott Manager of the local Hungry Horse called in to tell us how her first year has gone, with emphasis on youngsters entering the profession

Full Circle Thu 26/07/12

Banter with the boys who sang the backing on the Red Sands Radio Connaught Bingo commercial …

From the seasoned local band Full Circle Frank & Phil popped in to talk about the local music scene from the more mature performer perspective

Canterbury Festival Thu 26/07/12

Running from 13-27 October 2012 the annual Canterbury Festival features culture, performing arts, literature, exhibitions, music, theatre and dance, walks and fringe events

Amanda came in to talk about this years festival priority booking as a friend through Canterbury Festival

Down on the Waterfront Wed 25/07/12

Not just a great restaurant bar boasting the best deck panoramic views over Whitstable Bay but a Leisure Heath Centre too

The Waterfront leisure facilities, bar and deck open to non-members and available for private social function by arrangement

Whitstable Waterfront Club, 11 Beach Walk, Whitstable, CT5 2BP (01227 265 500)

Old Gits on Bikes Wed 25/07/12

Reg & Jane Tolhurst visited 20 countries by motorcycle in less than 60 days in support of Cancer Research and Pilgrim Hospice

The book is available on line at Your Memoir and in local bookshops in the Coastal Towns

Chestfield Rotary Club Tue 24/07/12

Friendly local club, lots of activities, welcomes all men and women of any age.  They meet every Thursday morning for breakfast (7.15 for 7.30am) at Chestfield Golf Club

Pictured above: Peter Norfolk and Georgina Baker of Chestfield Golf Club

Whitstable Harbour Team Tue 24/07/12

Harbour Master, Mike Weir, Glynn Hall-Edwards and Liz Mount 

Came into the Live Lunch to explain the day to day workings of the Harbor.

Long Stroke Mon 23/07/12

Thanks to ‘The Peter Cushing’ for their support, and good luck to Debs Trehar who’s going for a very long stroke with a planned Cross Channel swim in September

No mean feat Debs has been a keen swimmer since her childhood in Zabardi, now a member of a formal club she’s training hard for the crossing and raising funds for charity in the process Debs Swims the Channel

Debs is pictured above with friend & work colleague Tara Griffiths

Kent Youth Training Scheme Success Mon 23/07/12

David Hirst (pictured) and Jean Law are the Herne Bay representatives of Kent County Council - the driving force behind the scheme Youth Training Scheme

Connor – A Beltinge car mechanic who’s proven that the Kent Youth Training Scheme is a success

Ali from Kent County Council and youth worker Laura are helping day to day with the scheme

The group with Bob Le-Roi

Out n About Fri 20/07/12

Trawling, forgive the pun around the Harbour no ‘Live Lunch’ complete without a word with stalwart of Whitstable Harbour Derek West

Derek has spent all his working life as a third generation West at the quay, his son Graham and grandchildren continue the tradition working in the family business ‘West Whelks’

Famous for their Whelks West’s sell a variety of quality seafood prepared on the premises to take away or eat at tables outside

‘Emeline’ Oyster Dredger F14 above was built at Collars Yard Whitstable in 1904 and named after owner Mr Whorlows daughter

Converted into a yacht at Anderson, Rigden & Perkins yard, she went to Spain abandoned by her owners who weren’t able to settle harbour dues she was discovered in the 1950′s by Leonard Cole who owned Leonard’s Toys in the town

Impounded by Spanish authorities she was later put up for auction

The vessels plight was highlighted by the Whitstable Times with a group purchasing her for £500. Completing the 1000 mile trip the 44′ 25 tonne vessel arrived in Faversham in 1993. A complete rebuild was completed in 2007 with just the original keel & stern retained

For more on the ‘Emeline’ see Simply Whitstable

Stride & Ride Fri 20/07/12

The Strode Park Foundation is a centre of excellence and leading provider of specialist care for children and adults with disabilities

Tracy Barden Strode Park Foundation Marketing Manager joined us to chat about Stride and Ride taking place on Wednesday 25th July from the Hotel Continental, Beach Walk Whitstable – to Herne Bay Pier

Everyone’s welcome to come along bring your dog, wear fancy dress and have fun supporting this charity

Also see the The Strode Gallery, 108 High Street, Whitstable, CT5 1AZ (01227 373 292)

Weight Loss Thu 19/07/12

Many of us are just a little bit too tubby, imagine the life change a diet might bring …

Especially when the weight loss is significant, Penny Brown who works as a Phlebotomist at the Whitstable Health Centre is an inspiration, loosing an incredible 3 stone on a ‘Lighter Life’ programme

Play Post Talk Thu 19/07/12

Keith Holnes comes to the ‘Live Lunch’ to talk about Whitstable Playhouse 

Formed 30 years ago Whitstable Playhouse is celebrating the anniversary with the production of ‘Encore’ which takes elements from a whole raft of the Lindley Players shows

  

Bookings and show information at Whitstable Playhouse

A Royal Mail employee for 30 years Keith explained why the changes to the local Royal Mail services were necessary 

Stewart Neame Wed 18/07/12

Genial Stewart Neame is owner of Connaught Bingo Club, 98 Central Parade, Herne Bay, CT6 5JJ (01227 372 128) and supporter of many charities including SNAAP who visited us on 5th July, and active member of Herne Bay Rotary Club for more than 15 years

This years Herne Bay Festival Finale has the incredible ‘BIG JUMP’ a thrilling fund raising opportunity for everyone on 25th August

Herne Bay Rotary Club have a limited 100 places open for the Charity Abseil down the 130′ St Anne’s Court right opposite the pier

If you’re over 16 and guarantee to raise a minimum of £200 for your favourite charity you’re eligible to participate simply Call Ray Cordell on 01227 361 902 or mail thebigjump@misterjones.co.uk

Jo Pannell Wed 18/07/12

Vets Tue 17/07/12

Entering the veterinary profession has long been a desired vocation for youngster especialy girls

It’s not a profession to enter lightly, what’s involved and how does it fare in the 21st Century, Roger Baker of Roger Baker Veterinary 156 Cromwell Road, Whitstable, CT5 1NA (01227 272 213) came in to explain

Pip the rescue Jack Russell is 10 years she belongs to Sheila & Graham who have a holiday home in Seasalter

Worship at the Temple Mon 16/07/12

The Temple of lovely grub reports on all that’s going on in the about the phenomenally successful monthly Whitstable Farmers Market, at St Mary’s Hall, and the EPI Centre Food Fair at the weekend

Turntable Cake made by Temple Foods, 62 Canterbury Road, Whitstable, CT5 4HD (01227 274 601)

Taxing Mon 16/07/12

We all pay tax, directly or indirectly sometimes in business there’s just not enough time to keep your own books in order

Claire and Peter Norfolk run Tax Assist are an organisation with offices in Herne Bay and Canterbury, that look after traders throughout the region. Providing guidance, completing accounts and tax submissions

 

Age UK Mon 16/07/12

With an ever increasing aged population Age UK provide a valuable link to support for the elderly

Help in completing official confusing documents, help getting the right aid and benefits and company, lunches and trips out

Sue Cliffe of Age UK at Beltinge, came in to explain the workings of Age UK Herne Bay formerly Age Concern

Windy Tales Fri 13/07/12

Local author is responsible for the newly published Easter Annual a seaside printed blog of amusing and hardly credible stories

The Wind Farm Easter Annual 2012 is available throughout the towns and is proud to be a cross between Monty Python and the jolly old Viz mag’

Not to be confused with the Windfarm on the Kentish Flats this is a town produced ‘windbag’ fans can buy it from Oxford Book Shop, Oxford Street and other outlets throughout the town

The first ever copy was bought by a fan in Australia, American and locally, the madcap Blogs are at The Wind Farm

St Alphage Fri 13/07/12

Slap bang in the middle of town the church of St Alphage is a hub for visiting pilgrims from afar

Part of the Diocese of Canterbury the Team Ministry includes the ancient St Alphage Church in Church Lane, Seasalter Church, St Peters Church and All Saints Church

The High Street Church is celebrating its millennium this year marking 1000 years following the death of St Alphage in Greenwich

Legend has it his body was transported down the Thames to and lay for three days at St Alphage Church, Seasalter Church before being taken to Canterbury

Rachel Webbley is one of the towns team ministers with her pastoral role at St Alphage

Tractor Recovered Thu 12/07/12

Always good to have a representative in to talk about the important work of the local RNLI in conjunction with sister stations

Dave Parry popped in to let us know that the sunken RNLI tractor reported last week in the Red Sands Radio Cafe had been recovered in two parts; Divers attached lines to the cab unit which was hauled to the surface by the local boat and the Caterpillar section by crane barge

See the Whitstable RNLI Website for all the ‘shouts’ to date 

Bloomin’ Marvelous Thu 12/07/12

A colourful lady with a colourful name and a colourful mission

Colleen Ashwin-Keam came to talk about Herne Bay in Bloom, many awards her small group have won, their involvement with Herne Bay Pier and the invitation to one of the 73 groups invited into the National competition

Check out the annual popular Giant Picnic in the Park on 26th August: Creative Art, Rounders, Heart Shaped Cushion Making, Jumping, Ball Throwing contests. Music Workshops, Rock Choir, And Live on Stage – U’Zambezi, Jezreels Ceilidh Band, David Shepherd & Display from da Vinci Dance

Bring a Picnic and enjoy the fun at Herne Bay Park more at Herne Bay in Bloom

Demelza Thu 12/07/12

Helen Francis and Jessica Mount joined the ‘Live Lunch’ to explain the day to day workings of this amazing charity

Red Sands Radio supports local charities and you can hear the Demelza House info-message in our Community Matters

Find out more about Pooches on the Prom Ramsgate 5th August and the Demelza Run, Mote Park, Maidstone on 16th September at Demelza House

 

Running in the Park Wed 11/07/12

A National initiative has been warmly embraced by Whitstable

Jackie McDonald talked about ‘Park Run’

Hazy Wed 11/07/12

Rob Hayes came in to chat about his band Nightwatch aptly named a former police officer familiar with that shift

Rob is also a classic guitar fixer specialising in 1970′s models from Japan 

VoIPon Tue 10/07/12

To many people VOIP is a mystery yet many yet day to day people blissfully use the technology

Leaders in the provision of Voice Over Internet Protocol supplers of hardware after sales support to on a staggering and diverse range of products - VoIPon

Town Partners Tue 10/07/12

Sister Coastal Town to Whitstable, Herne Bay was conceived as a retirement town, it’s grid of of housing central to the region, bordered by ancient villages at Herne and Reculver the town boasted Britain’s second longest pier and the worlds first free standing clock tower

In the 21st Century the Victorian Gardens have been revitalised, the bandstand refurbished and many of the beautiful imposing Georgian and Victorian tastefully lovingly restored

Peter Goodwin a third generation family owner of Wilbee & Son Estate Agents in Mortimer Street, Herne Bay is passionate about the town and is vice chairman of the active Herne Bay Town Partnership

Brian, Brian & Brian Mon 09/07/12

Introduced by Brian Forbes-Turner an earlier guest on the ‘Live Lunch’ we met with Brian Powling a musician from Herne Bay who talked about the Coastal Towns vibrant local music scene

Brian above (please don’t take my photograph) is part of the group ‘Mainly Brian’ and behind his own project Strawberry Blue

With so many Brian’s involved both James and Bob became Brain for the rest of the show

Pier Trust Mon 09/07/12

Herne Bay’s Victorian Pier has suffered greatly over the years, it was deliberately breached to prevent the possibility of hostile forces landing

Repaired after WWII decay and lack of maintenance left it vulnerable to the weather and sure enough in the gales of 1978 it was damaged to such an extent the council decided to scrap it

The Victorian Pier head was left isolated and other than a maintained lamp is seldom visited

The landward end has fared better until recently when the sports hall past it’s safe life expectancy and was demolished

Julian Jennings of the Herne Bay Pier Trust came in to explain what the future holds for the once glorious pier a fondly remembered point of departure for cruises by paddle steamer

Going on and on Fri 06/07/12

We pride ourselves at Red Sands Radio for being first and up to the minute with everything that’s going on on our patch and beyond

Ali Tappenden is at the forefront of compiling a guide to what’s hot in Kent

Classic Fri 06/07/12

In the wake of incredibly popular Classic Car & Motorcycle Shows in Herne Bay, Whitstable & Deal

Brian Smith came to explain the appeal of the shows and what’s planned for the future pictured above with a photograph of his much loved BSA Gold Star

Brian who really should be called Brian Smith-Goldstar found the motorcycle pictured above in a scrap yard. He struck ‘gold’ when the yards owner told him it was being crushed but he was welcome to take it away if he wanted it! Find out more from BSA Gold Star Owners Club

Snaap Thu 05/07/12

Not the childs card game rather (S) Special (N) Needs (A) Advisories (A) Activity project. The Charity that supports children with extra needs and or disabilities and their families

Joining us for the ‘Live Lunch’ Carrie Wood – Project Manager accompanied by Hester Hathaway – Leisure Events Coordinator. For more on SNAAP

Surmans Thu 05/07/12

The Butchers Shop Surmans is one of the few remaining independent Family Butchers in Whitstable

Trading from Tankerton-on-Sea Village the shop has a loyal client base, Brian brought in a sample of delights as made by the lovely Sharron in the shops kitchens 

Oy Oy Wed 04/07/12

Oyoyster Comedy Club is growing, see or should we say sea the funniest top comedians performing in a night club atmosphere at the East Quay Bar (Lobster Shack) each month (NB Normally Thursdays but until 1st August Wednesday)

Mark Arden and Nick Wilty joined the ‘Live Lunch’ to chat about their experience in television and live shows across the UK and new ventures overseas

Buskin’ in the Bay Wed 04/07/12

Live music has a tyremendous appeal, gigs in bars and pubs have a huge following

One of the guiding lights behind one of the biggest free gigs in the Coastal Towns is Brian Forbes-Turner

Bay Busk has with11 acts playing for an incredible 9 hours, drop in drop out walk in walk through but be sure to drop a £1 in the collection bucket as all monies raised go to Demelza House 

Forever blowing .. Tue 03/07/12

Glass produced from one of the worlds most common elements makes endlessly fascinating decorative designs Bubble Glass

Paul & Belinda popped into the Red Sands Studio Cafe to tell us how they began Bubble Glass

You can buy theirhand crafted glass plates and ornaments from their Hut at Whitstable Harbour Village & they’ll soon be producing items in Whitstable

Lorraine Tue 03/07/12

Joining the Live Lunch from Jaguar Home Carpeting, Pier Avenue, Herne Bay

Lorraine Hockey tastefully photographed by husband Keith has graced many of their business advertisements

Lorraine above reclines on the Studio carpet

The couple have a 19 year old daughter Kassie who suffers from the debilitating condition of RETT Syndrome

Red Sands Radio are pleased to include in their ‘Community Matters’ charity spot a message for RETT Syndrome

Jenny WE Tue 03/07/12

Jenny comes aboard in a more official role this year as assistant to James Day on the ‘Live Lunch’ currently is studying at Walmer Science College

We’ll at some point hear her voice on-air

King of the Castle & Budgens Binny Mon 02/07/12

First outside deck interview of the season with Olion Marketing Manager & volunteer Andrew Frame of Whitstable Castle

A brief reminder of some of the history & the ongoing work developing the function & hospitality facilities at the Castle

A warm welcome to Binny who with his wife Reena, runs Londis in Blean Village at Clocktower Parade, 7 Tyler Hill Road, Blean, Canterbury, CT2 9HP (01227 459 933) www.bleanvillagelondis.co.uk

Recently the couple have taken over Budgens in Whitstable High Street & have exciting plans reacting to customer wishes to make Budgens the Community Shop of Whitstable High Street

Let’s play Bingo! Sun 17/06/12

Connaught Bingo sponsors of the ‘Live Lunch’ prompted us to dig this original 45 out of our archive

Released in 1961 on Phillips Records the track was never a hit but a quirky fun song. Stand by you might hear Stephen Wright include this on his Saturday show!

Celebrity Towers Fri 29/07/11

Mark Dance explained the crucial role the local Youth Centre oposite the Harbour plays in Whitstable & the surrounding villages

Youths training in the Harbour on Sunday 26th July

Joined by local comedian & promoter Nick Wilty who organised a trip for a local Celebrity Visit by Jools Holland & Harry Hill to the Red Sands Radio’s sea base on the Towers

Bob popped along to St Augustine’s Fish Market & Restaurant for a chat with Elizabeth Bennett

James the Deckhand Fri 29/07/11

Another nickname came in today from Barnacle Bill ‘James the Deckhand’ who plays the pick of the ‘Unsigned & Local Acts’ we’ve received over the last few weeks

Liz the Fish Thu 28/07/11

Our Liz Crudgington inadvertently walked into helping out at Peter & Elizabeth’s St Augustine’s Fish market during the EPICentre Food Fair at the weekend

During the spot in the ‘Live lunch’ we looked at the weeks stories making the ‘Whitstable & Herne Bay Times’

Hungry Horses Thu 28/07/11

We welcomed a fun bunch of girls in for a ‘Live Lunch’ from the Hungry Horse at the Wheatsheaf, Swalecliffe

Tammy Lintott & Bob had a chat about her time in the licenced trade, working for Green King & her new role at the Wheatsheaf

Booking a band for the Fun Weekend at the Hungry Horse

Quite a catch at Whitstable Harbour – Jazz, Tammy & Lucy

Fond of their food & that cute horse

James driving the desk whilst the interview goes on below on deck finds the horse running amok in the Red Sands Radio Studio

Deborah Mylcrist pops in with her daughter & friend to meet the horse

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

John & Sue Allen Wed 27/07/11

 

Established some 10 years trading from Whitstable & serving events & venues throughout the South East

John & Sue explained how the local Farmers Markets are proving more important than ever to the smaller trader

George Tunnadine Wed 27/07/11

 

George with wife Carole came in to talk about the work of St John Ambulance

Call George direct on 01227 372 055 or 07762 820 035

majaroie.miskelly@whitstable.sja.org.uk

Steve Graham Wed 27/07/11

Steve of ‘Sundae Sundae’ in Harbour Street serving up a his latest creatiom ‘Oyster Ice Cream’ Steve along with distinctive ‘Buddy Holly’ glasses is a key member of the crazy cabaret band the ‘Trouser Trumpets’ who recorded a tribute to Peter Cushing, played first on Red Sands Radio in 2007

Steve Graham’s groto at the back of his Ice Cream Shop Sundae Sundae in Harbour Street, Whitstable

Customer brought in this handmade model of ‘Resurgence’ along with the ‘Luminance’ frequent visitors to Whitstable in the 1960′s when a shipping port

Just about the most unreliable of outboards, wonder how many others have been caught out by these beasts

See Sundae Sundae website for their delicious range Ice Cream

Nigel Collins Wed 27/07/11

Promoting Active Life part of Canterbury City Council Nigel looks after all the areas swimming pools, the Heron Centre along with the move of the amenities on Herne Bay Pier to Herne Bay High

Steve Randell Mon 25/07/11

Steve has a workshop in Whitstable crafting fine silver work & a hut at the Harbour Village above he’s holding a scale silver model of a Sunseaker Cruiser

Katrina Taylor Mon 25/07/11

Katrina Taylor Maker of fine bespoke chocolates a practicing chocolatier of some distinction

For information on these award winning chocolates visit www.katrinalouisetaylor.com

Tim Goodman & Mike Ryder Fri 22/07/11

Representing Parry Law sponsors of the Red Sands Radio What’s going on guide; Tim looks after the Wills aspects & Mike Commercial work from the Whitstable office

Deborah Mycrist Fri 22/07/11

Deborah Mylcrist of Hillcross Estates guested on the ‘Live Lunch’ to talk about her Holiday Homes in Whitstable & how the current financial climate is effecting bookings

Liz Crudgington – Times Review 2 Thu 21/07/11

Liz arrives early at Red Sands Radio & is ‘press’ ganged into washing up

Bands at the Belmont Thu 21/07/11

Wearing his other hat for a second visit in for a ‘Live Lunch’ Neil talked about Whitstable’s biggest outside musical happening ‘Bands at the Belmont’ Saturday 23rd July

Neil posed the question: What’s the nick-name of the Whitstable Club = The Oyster Boys

Well done to Steve who came out of the draw winning the family tickets for the Bands at the Belmont Show

Saturday 23rd July with Whitstable’s largest outdoor music event

Mike Judge Thu 21/07/11

Whitstable RNLI station manager Mike Judge joined us on the deck to talk on the ‘Live Lunch’ about his time at the Harbour, from youthful fisherman with the likes of the late Fred Downes (Tender Skipper to Radio City on Shivering Sands)  & the RNLI stations at Sheerness & Margate & rescues through 2011

Miles Cookman Wed 20/07/11

Local Musician Miles Cookman with amongst other bands Kelly’s Heros’ playing ‘Bands at the Belmont’ on Saturday 23rd July

Miles is son of author Lesley Cookman most known the Libby Sarjeant mystery series

St Mary’s School Tue 19/07/11

Children from St Mary’s, Roman Catholic School, Northwood Road, Tankerton on a discovery visit to Whitstable Harbour (picture taken with permission of their teacher)

Mark Dance Tue 19/07/11

Kent County Councilor Mark Dance came into the ‘Live Lunch’ & made an offer exclusively to Red Sands Radio listeners

Grab a Grand…. Local Community Grant

Mark made a generous offer during the ‘Live Lunch’ on Red Sands Radio on Tuesday 19^th July with £1000 (maximum) towards any Community Group/Project wishing to expand by involving more people in any arena of youth, middle age or the elderly project

Previous examples of grants awarded:

1. Replacement trailer for the Sea Scouts, after it was stolen

2. Backing of the ‘Battleof the Bands’ youth contest inHerneBay

3. Part funding of Floodlighting at Whitstable Rugby Club

4. Out door gym equipment for older adults

Interested, who wouldn’t be!

Closing date is midnight on Monday 25^th July

Successful Application

Pearly John Tue 19/07/11

Pearly King John Brown came into the ‘Live Lunch’ to explain the fascinating history of the Pearly Kings & Queens, the traditions & strong family heritage & how it still works in today’s modern world

Pearly King John with wife Pearly Queen Geraldine pictured in 2010 going into the Guildhall, London for the annual gathering in the presence of HM the Queen, the Counties Lord Mayors & the High Sheriff of London 

Graham Hall Mon 18/07/11

We caught up with Graham at the Cockle Plant on the South Quay, Graham talked about the RiB tendering to Red Sands Radio on the Fort in 2007/08 on the ‘Live Lunch’ on Monday 18th July. Graham went on to operate the Safety RiB at the Windfarm off Ramsgate

Cockle shells leave the conveyor at the Factory on the South Quay greedy Gulls scavenge for the odd morsel left behind

Marcial Boo Mon 18/07/11

Marcial explained on Monday the 18th July’s ‘Live Lunch’ that he began working on the opening of the route of the ‘Crab & Winke’ (Old Whitstable – Canterbury Railway) in 1997 & is still upbeat about the project despite recent setbacks

Live Lunch – Odd One Out Competition Mon 18/07/11

Here’s you can win a voucher worth £25 to eat at ‘The Wheatsheaf’ in Swalecliffe any day of your choosing

Tell us the odd one out:

(A) At ‘The Wheatsheaf’ kids eat free on a Monday & Tuesday?

(B) You can go Winsurfing at ‘The Weatsheaf’?

(C) ‘The Wheatsheaf’ are having a ‘Fun Day’ on the 30^th July

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

Or mail us at studio@redsandsradio.co.uk

You could be going out for a meal compliments of ‘Red Sands Radio’ & ‘The Wheatsheaf’

No water close to the Hungry Horse for windsurfing, as Sandy Brown of Deal knows being a regular visitor to the area so well done to her being the first correct drawn entry

Ian Harris Fri 15/07/11

James Day & guest local resident Ian Harris tour drummer with Chris Rea, Alison Moyet, also with rock band ‘Kelly’s Heroes’ get down to the bare esentials on the ‘Live Lunch’

Dared to do a drum solo in the ‘buff’ for charity, Ian say’s ‘hey I’m 46 & rock n roll so no big deal’

Hear ‘Kelly’s Heroes’ on ‘Red Sands Rocks’

Mike Ellender Fri 15/07/11

World Champion ‘Power Lifter’ joined us for a heavy weight ‘Live lunch’ for more information on the sport mail Mick at mick@expressgarage.co.uk

Call the Garage direct on 01227 364 077 or Mick’s mobile 07939 064 527

Relevant websites: Great Britain Powerlifting Federation : International Powerlifting Federation 

Mike Inkster & Liz Crudgington Thu 14/07/11

The 50 Mile Challenge from Mike Inkster & a second visit from Liz Crudgington of the Whitstable Times catch up with the stories as the newspaper comes off the press

Eileen Hargreaves Thu 14/07/11

Eileen Hargreaves came in for a ‘Live Lunch’ to talk about Whitstable Improvement Trust (WiT)

Dr Haze Wed 13/07/11

Master of Ceremonies Dr Haze appeared on the ‘Live Lunch’ on Wednesday 13th July, see the Circus of Horrors website

The Circus of Horrors have an exhausting tour of 88 dates, you can see them in when they come to the Chatham Central Theatre on 13th November 2011 at 7.30pm

The Circus of Horrors Logo Wed 13/07/11

The infamous ‘Circus of Horrors’ fresh from televisions Britain’s Got Talent Show

Pete Steller Wed 13/07/11

Pete, one of Tony Pines team, fearless & acrobatic. Pete climbed all over the underside of the Red Sands Fort helping construct the Jungle Walk linking the Southern Gun & Control Towers. It was Pete that asked us to interview Dr Haze of the Circus of Horrors

Kate Neame Wed 13/07/11

The Rendez-vous Coffee Shop & Cafe the exciting venue at 39 High Street, Whitstable: Kate brought in some freshly baked scones for James making his normally full ‘Live Lunch’ even more rotund!

Amanda Monroe Wed 13/07/11

Amanda Monroe appeared on the ‘Live Lunch’ on Wednesday 13th July to talk about Herne Bay Rowing Regatta at the Hampton Pier on Saturday 16th of July

Chris Godden & Malcolm Barnard Tue 12/07/11

Composed by Chris & recorded under the name of ‘Rocky & the Natives’ ‘Oyster Girl/Lazy Waters’ recorded to aid oystermen in Japan after the devastating tsunami of March 2011 Chris & Malcolm guested on the ‘Live Lunch’ on Tuesday 12th July

The CD & download available from Amazon or www.rockyandthenatives.co.uk

Buy the CD & download proceeds go to Operation Blessing International working with Oystermen in the Urato Islands, Japan 

The CD & download available from Amazon or www.rockyandthenatives.co.uk

Colleen Ashwin-Kean Tue 12/07/11

Herne Bay in Bloom news of a great family day out in the ‘Live Lunch’ on Tuesday 12th July

Picnic in the Memorial Park Herne Bay on the 28th of August

Howard Farmer & Roland Joint Mon 11/07/11

Howard on the ‘Live Lunch’ with the important roll Coastwatch play in making a bridge between the Coast Guard & RNLI. Roland of Whitstable & District Angling Society (Whitstable Angling Club) talked about the roll Whitstable Harbour plays as focal point in Whitstable

Handmade Jewellery Bouquet Fri 08/07/11

Example of Susan’s Hand Crafted Jewellery Bouquets

Susan Ball Fri 08/07/11

Susan pictured with ‘Hooligan Hadler’ joined us for ‘Live Lunch’ on Friday 8th July to explain how she makes Jewellery Bouquets

Jacky McDonald Fri 08/07/11

Health & Fitness we talked about ‘Park Run’ an international initiative with runners making the effort to run every Saturday throughout the year. Jacky McDonald guested on the ‘Live Lunch’ on Friday 8th July. See www.parkrun.org.uk/whitstable

Jarrod Coombes & James Knowler Thu 07/07/11

Great friends of Red Sands Radio over many years since forming the Keytones, the metaphor into Hullabaloo & in between the jazz Police. Very much part of the local music circuit & recently back from an amzing tour of Japan, Jarrod & James guested playing a live rendition of  ‘At Last’ on the ‘Live Lunch’ on Wednesday 6th July

Liz Crudgington Thu 07/07/11

Hot with the Whitstable & Herne Bay Times Liz brings Red Sands Radio listeners the latest stories before the newspaper hits your door mat.

Dave Lee Thu 07/07/11

Panto’ character generally playing a womans role, this year gets to be a real man at last. Dave came into to the ‘Live Lunch’ to tell us about his newly formed band

Neil Harrington Thu 07/07/11

Well known local estate agent Neil Harrington of Kent Estate Agencies joined the ‘Live Lunch’ to explain how the local housing market has changed over the years and the DFL effect

Jim Leverton Thu 07/07/11

Local accomplished Bass guitar player, has appeared on numerous household name bands linie-ups. Appeared for a ‘Live Lunch’ on Wednesday 6th July

Daniel Pretlove Thu 07/07/11

New to Whitstable Castle making the new garden look lovely, Daniel Pretlove came in for the ‘Live Lunch’ on Tuesday 5th July

Peter Gammon Thu 07/07/11

City Watch security radio system for Canterbury, Whitstable & Herne Bay, Peter explained how it benefits traders throughout the region

Mike Peters Thu 07/07/11

Well known local muscian & band act promoter guested on ‘Live Lunch’ on Monday 4th July