Aaron King
Aaron King
Adam Dance
Ali
Having been the 'Her' to a 'Hitman' called Steve working on a mobile 'Laser discoteque' in the late 80s, Ali volunteered to hand out leaflets for Kennet Radio but ended up presenting a show. It's always better to try and fail than to regret not giving it a go!
Arabella Christian
Brian Harrington
A refugee from 1960's offshore pirate radio (Radio England) Brian has always loved music. Brian worked as a mobile DJ for some years in the 80's and 90's and now writes music reviews in the local press. Brian's musical tastes cross many genres with an emphasis on music that is off the beaten track as opposed to mainstream. Sometimes great music isn't commercial.
Bryan James
Carol Shipley
Carol presents the Saturday Sunrise show every week between 7-9 am to ease listeners gently into Saturday morning whether they're getting ready for work or waking up gently on a weekend off. It's a mix of nature and planet earth topics, mind & body health, seasonal and topical features and plenty of music from chilled to joyous to put you into the best frame of mind for the weekend ahead.
Carole Throup
Carole has been involved with Kennet Radio from the early days. Having been involved in Musical Theatre and Amateur Dramatics for many years, and loving the pictures that radio makes it was an adventure too good to miss. Carole can be heard on the fourth Friday of the month with "Let's Hear It For The Girls". This is two hours of female musicians and vocalists, from Ella Fitzgerald to Patti Smith, Jessie Ware to Joni Mitchell, along with Jorga Smith, and Olivia Dean. What ever the style you will find it here at some point. "The Sound of the Seventies" is on Sunday mornings at 10am, for two hours. Here Carole shares the many genres of music from the Seventies, and interesting items to stir the memory. Listen out too for an occasional programme of Soft Rock featuring the smooth sounds from the West Coast, Toto, Foreigner, Styx. Journey from the sixties to current day with this great mix of music and transport yourself to sunnier climes.
Chris Boulton
I have been into Soul music from my teens, helped out various DJ friends in my youth but only got to present my own show on Kennet Radio in 2014 and was hooked! Although I have a broad interest in Soul, Funk and R&B, my main personal interest is Northern Soul - I still collect rare 7 inch vinyl's. My day job is with a local charitable trust and I am also an artist working mainly in oil paints. Live in Hampshire now (via London) but originally made in Staffordshire.
Chris Capel
I've been a presenter and general volunteer at Kennet Radio for just over 2 years. My first experience of presenting for Kennet Radio was 'The Chris & Co Show' where I would interview interesting guests and play some of their favourite music, a 'Desert Island Disc' type format. I now present or co present the following shows: 'Friday Afternoon Delight' 'Saturday Sport' and 'A-Z of Rock' every third week of the month. From a personal perspective I took early retirement in 2016 as I was keen to get away from the drudge and stress of 'Corporate Life' and focus on giving something back in the community. With local radio being a passion of mine for some considerable time and it's Kennet Radio I thank for giving me the opportunity to do so. I also do some voluntary work within the Lambourn Valley where I live, I'm chairman of the local Village Hall, and I also play drums in a covers band primarily playing rock. So basically I'm an extremely busy boy!.
Chris Diesel
Chris started clubbing back in 2000, going to various parties including Frantic, Pickle, Xlr8, Solid Sunday etc. Then he fell in love with the DJing and music and was inspired by seeing DJs such as Phil Reynolds and Nikki S performing. At that point, Chris decided he wanted to give mixing a go himself. So, he made the jump from being on the dancefloor to going behind the decks. And in 2009, he played his first gig playing at Refre5h at Club 414. Chris has continued to enjoy mixing at home, and this musical journey over the past 10 years has taken him from Trance into Hard Trance and finally now into Hard House. He is always constantly wanting to learn and discover new things and techniques and hopes that people enjoy listening to his music. While Chris admits he loves mixing, particularly different music genres, this hasn’t dimmed his enjoyment of clubbing. So, you will often see him dancing away on the dancefloor with a big smile on his face. “I want to put that same on people’s faces with my music in the same way that my favourite DJ’s have lifted me up and made me dance away on the dancefloor!”
Chris Pearce
Djing since 1979, but have always had a deep love of music even as a tot. Master Electrician, specialising in bespoke kitchen Installation, Car Charging Points, Test and Inspection Work, as well as fault finding, heating system controls domestic and commercial. Just started a Party Marquee Events Company Love Rugby, Music, BBQ, Mobile DJ, and Gadgets.
Colin Willcock
Darryl Pather
David Clarke
David worked at John Lewis in Newbury but has has had a varied career usually involving music, or the gadgets that play it. Conferences, retail and computers have been the main focus but all driven by a love of music. David presents the Kennet Radio Clarke breakfast show on Monday and Tuesday 7am to 10 am, and includes the news, great music, traffic, weather and local events of course. He is known as Mr Chuckles as he is extraordinarily cheerful considering the time of day. He is known to drop in unexpected tunes, features, interviews, music of al types and ideas that will fascinate or surprise you. So miss the Clarke breakfast show at your peril. Radio will never be the same again.
David Marsh
I'm a former national newspaper journalist and the author of a funny – or so I claim – grammar book, For Who the Bell Tolls. I took early retirement from The Guardian to spend more time with my record collection, from which I play stuff on the first Sunday of the month from 9-11pm on my show, The Beat Goes On – a quirky, eclectic selection of great music from the last half century or so.
Emily Ayling
Franco Valentino
DJ Franco Valentino plays Roots Reggae, Ska, Steppers, Dub & Dancehall. He started off as a mobile DJ, and worked on Hospital Radio Hillingdon, London's Beat FM 105.3, and GLR (the BBCs local radio for London). Franco has played at the Jazz Cafe and Richard Branson's club "Heaven". In 1990-93 played at Notting Hill Carnival, and he's been involved in the Newbury Reggae music scene with music producer, Rej Forte at Seven Sense Studio. Now a team member at Kennet Radio, Franco's Roots Reggae Show can be heard on Sunday evenings at 9pm - 11pm You can expect to here, SKA, ROOTS, ROCK STEADY, STEPPERS, LOVERS, DUB & DANCEHALL.
Frank Quinn
After many happy years playing in bands and writing songs Frank is sharing his love of music through the wonderful medium of local radio. His show has been running for over two years on Kennet Radio meaning he is going beyond his own music collection into the wider world for inspiration to share with an audience that likes its music without borders! Frank continues to support Liverpool FC and hopes that next season will bring back the glory days
Gill Dixon
Newly retired from the NHS this year. Kennet radio fills in a void left by work and provides an opportunity to give as a volunteer to the community of West Berkshire.
Gordon Abbotts
a.k.a. Shaolin Drunken Monk
Graham Pocock
Graham has been DJ'ing in the Newbury / Thatcham area for ever! 50 years in fact. Graham has hung up his headphones as far as Mobile and club Discos are concerned to concentrate on Radio work here at KR. Graham co presnts The G&T breakfast show wednesday mornings 7-10am. In July 2024 Graham is planning to introduce a 'Sunday Love Songs' programme around 1-2pm so look out for that!
Ian Lamb
Lived in Newbury for 42 years, I'm married to liza and have a daughter called lyla play the bass guitar and been in a few local bands also a massive Liverpool fan. Was lucky to be part of the brit pop era in the 90s and oasis is my favourite band I enjoy lots of different music from Rock N Roll, 60s&70s to northern soul and ska two tone music.
Jade Sims
Kennet Radio's Business Development Manager. An integral part of the Kennet Radio Team, growing the Kennet Radio network and nurturing existing collaborators. Get in touch with Jade today to promote your business or event, across West Berkshire and beyond. jade@kennetradio.com 07385 188180
Jeremy Sharp
Jeremy is a self-confessed geek and a lover of all things feline, and has lived in Newbury for much of his life. He presents Drivetime on a Friday and Decades on a Saturday at 1pm.
Jim Crockatt
Jim Crockatt has a passion for the Arts in general and in the Newbury area in particular as is reflected in his involvement. He has been on the committee of Open Studios for the last 10 years. He is also a trustee of Ace Space where he is art director and is therefore responsible for hanging exhibitions in both the Hall and Bar areas which have been adorned with some wonderful art without a break for 10 years including at least 50 shows. He is also the curator of Altered States Open Air Sculpture Exhibition at Shaw House in Newbury for the last 5 years involving 100 sculptors showing 60 sculptures for each show. He is also curator of The New Era Gallery, at the New Era Theatre. He was also heavily involved in the construction side of the first 2 community plays, "Martyrs" in 1984 and "Speargrass" in 1986. He used to be a furniture maker showing at Libertys of Regent Street and now turns wood and crafts wooden sculptures including a giant 10' high wing soon to be located at The Control Tower at Greenham. Jim has his own show on Kennet Radio called Art For Art's Sake from 7-8pm on the second Thursday of each month. He invites an artist to interview whether the artist is a painter, sculptor, actor, poet photographer or indeed art facilitator where they are to select 5 desert island discs. Jim has just launched his second program called "Have I got Blues For You", a program celebrating the blues past and present which is broadcast live from the studio every 4th Wednesday of each month.
Julian Swift-Hook
Julian is the founder and Chairman of Kennet Community Radio. You can hear him on the air every Monday and Tuesday afternoon at 4pm.
Kate Carty
A fan of all genres of music, Kate loves live music, the arts and is as happy going out for a meal and a few drinks as she is working her way through a good book with a decent coffee!
Marcus Riley
Star sign: Capricorn Last job: Dessert Shop Owner Football team: Gunners (who else!!) Claim to fame (other than being on KR): I have had Tea with Her Majesty.... Most embarrassing on air incident: I was Interviewing Sean Kingston and whilst introducing, I called him... HER My first car: Fiat Punto Called Saffron My favourite place in Newbury / Thatcham: Broadway House - of course Favourite item in my wardrobe: All my Trainers
Mark Read
New to the station, I'm Mark or "Reggy" to mates. I have worked and presented in Radio for a few years and presented the Breakfast Show on another very local station in Newbury, you might remember KICK FM. Cant wait to get started and hope I brighten up your day !!! get in touch !! Oh and If you see a white and green VW camper driving around the area, thats me !!!
Martin Dixon
I have been a gigging musician since 1970. Starting as a bass player until 1975 where I concentrated on vocals, having supported many named bands and artists. I train regularly in Martial arts having attained 2nd Dan, now a lot refereeing at major tournaments. Back in 1998 I was appointed a Justice of the Peace to the Bershire bench, I still hold my commission.
Martin Fuggles
Martin was a DJ at the iconic Ricky-Tick clubs back in the 1960s - mainly in Windsor but also In Guildford and, on a few occasions, here in Newbury at the Corn Exchange and the Plaza. He is now reliving his youth playing the very same music. He hosts the Ricky-Tick show at 7.00pm on the 4th Thursday of the month and the Southern Soul show every other Monday at 9.00pm. He also occasionally deputises for Tony Christian on Late Night Love at 10.00pm on a Thursday.
Neil Vicker
Neil has recently moved to Newbury & is loving exploring the town. He has a passion for community radio having been broadcasting since 2018. Neil says he's a failed musician so loves to see bands doing it properly (usually indie but likes most genres). Neil loves all sport and plays football & cricket every week. So for those about to rock we salute you
Nick Carter
Nick's been a radio fan from age of 6 - first listening to Tony Blackburn, the tuning around the dial for east European stations. He set up a station at school, but radios were banned there so he 'branched' out to broadcasting from trees and water towers. A chance introduction to Radio Caroline brough a passion for it, with Nick joining in the late 80s. He joined Kennet Radio in 2018. Join him on Saturdays from 9am for newer music, choice oldies, local events and the lighter side of happenings.
Paul Bulger
Cars, music and movies. All 3 together is the perfect combination. Host of 'Sunday night at the movies' ( 2nd Sunday of every month 7pm - 9pm )
Paul Walter
A West Berkshire resident since 1985. Now retired after a long career in the IT industry in Berkshire. He is doing voluntary work and ticking off items from his "bucket list". He does about a dozen regular voluntary roles, mainly in West Berkshire. He is delighted to be volunteering at Kennet Radio. Paul worked on Radio 210, based in Calcot, from 1979 to 1984. That involved carrying around vast quantities of vinyl records and huge tape cartridges. So he is very much enjoying using the new technology. However, he still can't work out how to play his 78rpm discs!
Peter Harris
Oi Oi sauasage!
Philippa Harper
Music has always been a huge part of my life, from all across the board, and I really enjoy community life - so I'm looking forward to being part of the team here at Kennet Radio.
Ray Wilton
Ray has been with Kennet Radio for about 8 years, and following a career in telecoms and IT project management, he is now a camera specialist in a local auction house. He is a self-confessed train nut, and also enjoys film photography and fiddling with old cameras. He loves all kinds of music and enjoys finding unusual cover versions to share with Kennet Radio listeners. Originally from London but now a long term resident of Newbury.
Rhea Lummis
Roger Scott
Presenter every Wednesday between 1.00 & 4.00 pm. ‘Music the Way You Like It' The programme spans decades of music from the Nifty 50s, 60s, 70s & Glorious 80s plus a sprinkling of recent hits. Plus the regular special features, facts, community updates, and questions of the day. It’s time to reminisce with Roger Scott right here on Kennet Radio. If you would like a name check on future programmes then email roger.scott@kennetradio.com
Russell Shackleton
Presenter of Political and social/community interest shows on Kennet Radio interspersed with music that tells the tales of political and social struggle or just good tunes. Self employed mediator and consultant specialising in Change Management, Fraud Prevention and Corporate Governance and M&A. Trustee & Aspiring Non-Exec Director. Interested in life, history, dance, travel, people, and music that tells a story. Love sharing this with all that listen.
Simon Trevers
Simon is a music fan who's lived in Berkshire since the mid 90's. He's interested in local news plus what's going on in Newbury, Thatcham and Hungerford. Simon enjoys being outside walking in and around Newbury, plus he's into photography and he's also a bit of a technology geek although he doesn't admit that too often.
Stephen Ottner
With no real radio experience Stephen got sucked-in to Kennet Radio after being a guest on Get it on with Garry. Stephen's only previous radio experience was as a student as part of a team running a popup station for rag week (we won't say just how many years ago). Stephen moved to Newbury in 1984 working for a number of years at Norsk Data before working in London for Channel Four and taking up the grind of commuting by train. He has been a steward at Arlington Arts for many years and is a trustee of ACE Space and an instructor at Shalbourne Gliding. Although devoid of any music making ability live music consumes much of his time these days. Stephen presents Folk Ace which covers folk/roots/Americana gigs coming up in and around Newbury and Thatcham (4th Tuesday of the month) and interviews with guests involved with live music (2nd Tuesday of the month). Stephen also pops up in Shire Folk Showcase (5th Wednesday of the month) along with Graham Hobbs and Jonathan Roscoe who play the best of newly released, and not yet released, Folk and Americana.
Steve Howe
I started work with Kennet Radio during the early stages of the FM project with a show on Saturday afternoon, nestled between the Saturday Sports show and Keep Off The Grass. My show is an eclectic mix of music, a wander through our music libraries here in "The Crow's Nest". My shows are tightly scheduled (ha ha) and prone to diversion on the spur of the moment, often prompted by a listener comment or request. I hope you'll join me and be part of the madness!
Steve Johnson
Presenter of the Indie Show on the first Tuesday of the month and Let There Be Rock on the 3rd Tuesday of the month. I jump in to save Friday Drivetime when needed too. Music mad and gets to live music events whenever i can.
Sunni Robyn
Sunni by name, Sunny by nature. She says, life is a glass half full.
Tony Christian
Presenter of the Sunday morning 'Sounds of the Sixties Show', Seventies Sunday, The '1956' - '1962' Music Show, 'Late Night Love', Music & Memories, Afternoon T and Jade and is also the T on the G & T Wednesday Breakfast Show with Graham Pocock. Born and bred locally in Thatcham. A presenter / DJ, music writer and broadcaster from the age of 14.
