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Jake on Friday Drive (11/09) spoke with Fran from The Havering Daily in “The Local Update” discussing big local news stories affecting the Havering Community. - Listen again to the Podcast - This week talking about Romford Market, The draft London Plan & Rainham's Wresting World Champion!

Listen again to the first instalment of “The Local Update” – Bedrock Radio’s Evening Drive host Jake is joined by Fran from The Havering Daily to discuss pressing local news. – From Gallows Corner Reopening, Upminster Shop selling illicit tobacco & Harold Hill Community Day.

asBedrock Radio’s very own Asha recently took an unforgettable trip back in time with a special visit to the iconic Secret Nuclear Bunker in Kelvedon Hatch. Tucked away beneath the Essex countryside, this fascinating piece of history offers a rare glimpse into Britain’s wartime past. During her visit, Asha sat down for an exclusive interview with the bunker’s legendary owner, Mike Parrish. A seaso...

Bedrock Radio’s Asha recently attended the Press Night screening of Tales of the Underworld at the Lumiere Cinema - The the independent feature was filmed entirely on location across Essex. We catch up with the cast to find out more.

LISTEN AGAIN - As Bedrock Radio’s Asha visited The Brentwood Theatre – a fantastic local venue! We find out about the makeover that's currently happening, and plans for the upcoming Brentwood Pride this September and the plans for the Star Studded Christmas Panto!

Listen again to the first instalment of "The Local Update" - Bedrock Radio's Evening Drive host Jake is joined by Fran from The Havering Daily to discuss pressing local news. - From recent wildfires, toxic smoke from Launders Lane & a recent police operation.

Bedrock Radio’s Asha visited The Institute in Braintree – a hidden gem and the town’s only dedicated theatre. She interviewed directors Lewis Codling and Jim Hollands about its inclusive community focus, exciting future plans, and the need for local support to sustain the historic listed building.

Asha, host of Bedrock Radio’s Saturday Jukebox (Saturdays 4 PM – 6 PM), recently dropped by Braintree Mencap - To discover more about the local charity dedicated to empowering individuals with learning disabilities, as well as supporting their families and carers.

Asha recently spoke to General Manager Peter Blunden of Lumiere Cinema in Romford. Exploring what makes this a great community venue that's more than a place to watch films, and how it supports local people.

Basildon resident Andy Long is running in this years London Marathon to raise funds for Dementia UK after working in a local care home - He told Asha from Bedrock Radio more about why he's running. [LISTEN AGAIN]

Pupils at William Torbitt Primary School created their own Sherlock Holmes themed radio drama "𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗢𝗳 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝘂𝘇𝘇𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸". We broadcast the play on 12th March - Listen Again Podcast now avaliable.

A new Romford branch of AMC opens on December 2nd at Queen's Hospital Romford. 

In 2024 Bedrock celebrate 60 years of Hospital Radio in East London. On the weekend of 22nd & 23rd June, we broadcast a special weekend of programmes looking back at our 60-year heritage, with volunteers new and old sharing their memories with us on-air. Listen again to the stories from Day 2: Sunday 23rd June 2024.

In 2024 Bedrock celebrate 60 years of Hospital Radio in East London. On the weekend of 22nd & 23rd June, we broadcast a special weekend of programmes looking back at our 60-year heritage, with volunteers new and old sharing their memories with us on-air. Listen again to the stories from Day 1: Saturday 22nd June 2024.

On Sunday 15th, Mat was joined by James, a group facilitator for Andy's Man Club to talk about Men's Mental Health. Andy's Man Club is a mens suicide prevention charity, offering free-to-attend, peer-to-peer support groups across the UK. The club takes its name from a young man called Andrew Roberts who at the young age of 23 took his own life in 2016, his family came together, forming Andy's Man...

Daniella is a hypnotherapist, she came on-air with Rob & Bob on the Thursday Afternoon to talk about the benefits of hypnotherapy. She has worked with Havering Mind talking to people and helping people with different fears and conditions. Looking at what the outcome are of  the people helped by hypnotherapy to face their fears and anxiety, and hopefully makes them feel a lot better. Daniella has j...

Celebrating 20 years of Bedrock Radio.

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