Rotary Radio UK

Medical Detection Dogs with Gemma Butlin

Gemma Butlin of Medical Detection Dogs; Rotary Radio's Charity of the Year. Gemma builds on previous information we learned about these amazing animals and their ability to detect a wide range of medical issues including prostate and bowel cancers and how the work of the charity contributes to improved detection of malignant diseases.

Eastbourne Voices with Abbie Marsden

Abbie Marsden of Eastbourne Voices, a choir that came to our attention at the District 1120 Conference in 2024.  Abbie discusses her own musical background, how she came to form Eastbourne Voices and the way in which the choir developed, from a group of people who had little experience of choral singing, into a confident and entertaining band, capable of singing music from a variety of music genres.

In Conversation with Nitesh Joshi

Nitesh Joshi talking with Brian Portway about his role as Chairman of the Board of Rotary in Great Britain and Ireland.

North Star Explained with Colin Norgate

Colin Norgate, in conversation with Steve Wood, discusses the importance of the North Star project for Rotary and, in particular, the drive to recruit companies into the Corporate Membership area. Seen as a vital element of the future of Rotary, knowledge of and involvement in the North Star project is a must for every Rotarian.

Music Agent Juliet Matthews

A fascinating interview with Steve Wood and music agent Juliet Matthews. They explore her career in the music industry from music publishing, "A&R" scouting and managing artists. A great insight into the workings of the music industry and what it takes to produce a hit record.

Kind Winter with Francoise Call

Steve Wood in conversation with Francoise Call about her work with the charity Kind Winter. The charity raises funds to supply sleeping bags to large and small organisations working with homeless people across the UK, including Rotary clubs.

Medical Detection Dogs

Jamie Baird of Medical Detection Dogs discusses the work of the charity, developing the use of dogs in the detection of invasive diseases such as cancer and Parkinsons. This is an amazing account of how accurate dogs can be detecting these diseases when compared to established clinical methods such as the PSA test for prostate cancer. Medical Detection Dogs has been chosen as RRUK's Charity of the Year and we will be hearing from them regularly over the next 12 months.

Stuart Walker - Banstead Rotary Club

A Rotarian for two years, international businessman Stuart Walker discusses the benefits of being a Rotary member, his global outlook and the work of his club RC Banstead. This is a fascinating insight by a person who has been in Rotary for a relatively short time.

Rotary Book Club with Becky Turner

A conversation between Becky Turner of Kings Hill Rotary Club and Steve Wood about the new Rotary Book Club. This is the brainchild of RGB&I Rotary Magazine, Dave King and Becky, and is in its early days. The discussion ranges across how to join the Rotary Book Club, personal book choices and the latest books chosen for the club.

Simon Ellmore from Cook

Steve Wood talks with Simon Ellmore of Cook, one of the largest employers in the Swale area. The Cook company provides "high-end" frozen meals and seeks to establish links with the local community.  Its Nourish programme concentrates on enhancing community life and the planet from which it derives its products.