Martin, a Design Teacher for some 40 years, is now a consultant in Curriculum matters and Heath and Safety. He has a wide taste in music and makes his live shows very community-based, featuring some of the amazing people in the neighbourhood.

For years, Vis has been a jobbing Rock’n’Roll compere & ad-lib punk raconteur of some infamy – frontman of many awkwardly unpigeonholeabale and consequently unsuccessful punk-ish bands, and host of hundreds of gigs & open-mic nights.

Gail is a professional tarot reader and psychic and author of "Soap the Stamps, Jump the Tube", an autobiography of her time living in squats and bedsits whilst she was a member of various punk bands and made records - Lost Cherrees, The Pukes, Flowers in the Dustbin.

Michael is a freelance science educator and author of the children’s book ‘I Ate Sunshine for Breakfast’. He also really loves music of many types which is reflected in his weekly live Halenders show.

Martin started his Hospital Radio “career” with Goodmayes Hospital Radio in 1998. His shows take on the mantra of the old-fashioned Vaudeville Acts – “leave them laughing”. They contain a mixture of music and comedy.

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James writes and produces short radio plays involving thrills, humour and chills. Inspired by the work of John le Carré, Nigel Kneale, Rod Serling, Alan Bennett and many others.

You can read more about James in this blog interview by Paige D.

UPSIDEDAN is a classically-trained trumpeter and pianist and a local part-time DJ. He brings brand new electronic music and digs into the archives for superb house music, deep house, breaks, and other eclectic sounds.

Ralph is based in Australia but travels the world finding new music. Ralph's shows are RMOTW (Ralphy's Music of the World) and feature up-and-coming independent artists, playing Rock, Country, Pop, Acoustic and Alternative.

Mark is based in New York and finds the best new independent music talent to play on his show.

Desen and Vicky are best friends. 

Desen studied media arts at university and presents whilst Vicky helps to write and produce.

Their shows celebrate artists who are no longer with us and they also love cheesy pop music.

Dan is not only an avid Arsenal fan, he's a great DJ, spinning soulful sounds for the perfect groove.

Phil is not only a DJ who spins and spans everything from breakbeat electro to schranz techno, but has also been playing in touring rock bands since the age of 20 while managing bars and music venues across London too. 

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Based in Essex, Dave presents with his regular crew. 'Round at Milligan's' is described as a 'fiercely independent' show. Find out more at https://milligans.biz/

David has years of experience in Radio, from the hospitals of Romford and Whipps Cross, to Central London Radio (CLR) and DJing at the Centrepoint nightclub. Aside from show-creation, David also trains up hSpark new recruits and champions the next generation of talent.

Mahnaz has worked as an International Executive and Life coach since 2003 focusing mainly on personal leadership.

She also facilitates an annual Coaching Programme. For more details see www.noorworks.com

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Jason loves a variety of music. He plays a mixture of genres of many generations including Motown, hip hop, R&B, Dance Hall and Afro Beat.

Andrew runs the V&A shop in Highams Park with his wife Val, and is also the Chair of the Waltham Forest Music Society, organising regular events. His shows are an opportunity to share his vase knowledge on the subject.

Charlotte is a freelance journalist, broadcaster, food writer and chef at FoodSpecialist.co.uk. Her interviews provide insight into a number of issues and are well worth a listen!

Des Connolly lets us into his Dark Side, sharing his inner most thoughts and favourite music, for a different take on life.

Hazel has led an incredible life and shares her insights and experience as she interviews the community.

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Croupier,  Bunny Girl, Landscape Gardener, Amazing Lady!
 

Lucky Sid’s shows are all about long music. He features many recordings taken from old band cassette tapes, flexi discs, obscure privately pressed vinyl records and rare homemade CDs from his own collection. You are unlikely to have heard these tracks anywhere else!

Jenni's shows centre around drama and music, whether tunes from shows themselves, or filmic and televisual themes bringing drama to life. 

Chris creates ambient mixes of Science Fiction and Horror soundtracks. Perfect for long dark nights and witching hour listens. Prepare to be teleported to an inexplicable, phantasmagorical realm far beyond human comprehension.

Bash is a qualified Life Coach, female empowerment ambassador and founder of the "Styleutions Women's Circle". She aims to shine a light on women doing extra-ordinary things, the everyday heroes that keep the world turning, often in the face of adversity.