Red Sands Radio

Norman began DJ’ing in London with his ‘Hullabaloo’ disco graduating to Hospital Radio. His love of progressive rock led to a gig with Radio Atlantis & later Seagull on the Radio Caroline ship the Mi-Amigo

He was to work for a time in the North East on Waves FM with his former Seagull colleague & friend Brian Anderson. He appeared on the LV18 of the coast of Essex with Radio Northsea International. Leaving radio he runs his own I.T business in Scotland where he lives with his Dutch wife & children

Norman Barrington Presents a two hour special programme on the jingles that Red Sands Radio plays, hear how they were developed in the USA by a handful of specialist companies with the PAMS of Dallas being the leader. Listen on Sunday 24th July 19.00 -21.00

Born in Birmingham ’Beardy’ now lives in Herne Bay with his Partner Julie. Involved in music from an early age Paul started working with a heavy rock band called ‘Tarot’ as a lighting man

Weekend DJ’ing for a CIU working mans club filling between acts, people visiting the club then wanted to hire him for parties and wedding

Based in the Birmingham children’s hospital Paul then went onto the hospital radio station Radio Lolly Pop, which had Peter Powell as main director then became resident DJ and guest DJ for Browns, Sam Wellers and the Power House nightclubs. Paul’s a guest presenter on an English community radio station in Spain

Listen to Paul on ‘Red Sands Café‘ 2nd July, ‘Saturday Brunch‘ 9th, 16th & ‘Coastal Towns Round Up‘ on 23rd July

David has a degree in TV & Radio Production from Salford University. Spending time with Radio One in Oxford Road with Mark Radcliffe, mainly editing and writing before hopping off to Canada for a 5-live feature on the “Up All Night” show

David’s been with Kit-Kat Blackpool & Vixen in Hull. Turning to TV production David’s been on Chrysalis’ Gazzetta Football Italia & runs a successful language school teaching Europeans

Take an ‘Afternoon Spin‘ with David weekdays 14.00 – 16.00 on 4th & 5th. David covers the ‘Coastal Towns Round-Up’ from 10.00 – 13.00 on 9th July, the ‘Red Sands Café’ 10.00 – 13.00 on 16^th July. Finally hear him from 11th – 29th July on the ‘Home Run’

James has a maritime ticket so was an ideal Offshore candidate, spending time with both Radio Caroline & looking after the Laser ship the Communicator whilst at sea

He worked in Europe on Contact 94 & at Medway FM. James’s first introduction to Red Sands Radio was on a boat trip to the Forts in 2008

Since 2009 James has hosted the ‘Live Lunch‘ weekdays from 11.00 – 14.00

English by birth, Welsh by education! Came down South more years ago than I care to admit and settled in the lovely seaside town of Whitstable, where I now work as Retail manager for AD3000, East Kent’s premier Computer shop

While I was studying at Christ Church College, Canterbury for a degree in Radio, Film and Television Studies I was unleashed upon the airwaves on C4 Campus Radio with The Predominantly Rock Show, featuring popular classic rock from the 70′s, 80′s and 90′s. I’m looking forward to doing similar with Red Sands Radio

So, crank up the volume, (to 11 , if possible) and let your hair down. ‘Cos in the words of the late, great Ronnie James Dio, “We Rock!”

Roger can be heard on ‘Red Sands Rocks‘ Sunday evenings from 17.00 – 19.00

Tony has been in radio many years beginning in Hospital Radio, the infamous United Biscuit station to become a familiar voice on the BBC Network with his ‘Gillham’s Gold‘ show

Tony Gillham Friday 8th & 15th July from 10.00 – 11.00

Alan has been in and around radio for some years, his involvement spans Hospital Radio & the ILR Medway FM where he presented the Saturday Sports Show

These days Alan is one of the team at Meridian Radio & makes a return to Red Sands Radio for a second year for the Home Run‘ weekdays from 16.00 – 19.00 on the 4th, 5th & 6th of July & ’Red Sands Café‘

John, more familiar as editor of the Whitstable Times, but not so quietly in the background he indulges a passion for music by staging the odd mobile disco & is in the throws of learning to play the guitar. Enter Phil Hadler!

A participant in Red Sands Radio in a journalistic role,along with Liz Crudgington John’s been invited to host ‘60′s Sunday‘ on the 17th & 24th July from 07.00 – 10.00

Paul earning his colour from being at sea on Cruise Ships, always involved with radio he’s covered shifts on local radio for some years

Paul can be heard on the ‘80′s Power‘ programme on a Sunday from 13.00 – 15.00

Bob has worked at the BBC & a number of ILR stations, he’s written several books including the Offshore stations Radio Caroline North & Radio 270

Bob’s passion is Country Music hear his selections weekly on ‘Red Sands Country‘ Sunday evenings from 15.00 – 17.00 on 3rd, 10th & 17th July

Martin has long been in radio beginning with Hospital Radio in Maidstone, a spell helping on BBC Radio Medway’s Rock Show

Martin was involved in the early days of Medway FM then a spell Caroline on the satellite & more recently Radio Seagull in Holland

Martin’s love of 70′s music brings him back for a third year presenting ‘70′s Magic‘ on a Sunday morning from 10.00 – 13.00 on 3rd & 24th July

Guy these days works at the University of Sunderland. As a broadcaster he’s been on a number of Northern ILR stations & BFBS in Gibraltar

These days he indulges his love of music on the Voice of Peace & you’ll hear him on ‘Red Sands Non-Stop‘ everyday from 19.00

Chris is the Coastal Towns Manager & responsible for the colourful events staged across the area

Chris worked as a presenter for Mellow 1557 part of the Invicta Radio Group

He’s made a welcome return to Red Sands Radio over the last three years presenting the ‘Coastal Towns Round Up‘ on a Saturday morning from 10.00 –14.00 on 2nd, 16th  ’Saturday Brunch‘ on 23rd July

Stephen  talked himself into Invicta by producing a glossy high format portfolio & bombarded us with letters, calls until we gave in

He went on to join the team at Medway FM & has been with Red Sands Radio since it began in 2007. Steve has worked as a record promoter & runs the highly successful Playback Disco

You can hear Stephen on ‘The Wright Stuff‘ on Saturday Evenings from 16.00 – 1900