Team Members

The music that really lifts Alanah’s spirits is Reggae while the rhythms of Latin America put a smile on her face and a compulsion to dance.  Bob Marley represents the very essence of what Alanah and her show is about with lyrics like “emancipate yourself from mental slavery; none but ourselves can free our minds.” […]

Andrew’s musical range across Jazz, Blues, Soul, and Motown. But not forgetting Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra  and Johnny Cash. His dream studio guest would be Frank Sinatra for his style, musical timing, and the stories he could tell as a member of the infamous Rat Pack. Andrew’s show is called “A Moment In History” and […]

Bellery has been with SHCR for four years after guesting on the Bingo Gravy show presented by fellow Reigate College mate Andrew  Riches. When asked who to have as a guest he aimed high with the President of Ireland Michael D Higgins. Reasonable as both are passionately and directly involved with Galway Football Club and […]

We will never know if Big Al had Eddy Grant’s “Electric Avenue” in mind when he decided to call his show “Eclectic Avenues” but as the man says the avenue goes wherever the avenue leads but all musical styles will appear at some time when he takes his audience on that weekly two hour journey. […]

Adam has been a presenter since September 2014  driven by the creative explosion of music styles that was the music scene between 1965 and 1974.  And Adams weird and wonderful show is built around that period when a music lover could expect to hear psychedelia; prog rock; heavy rock; heavy metal;  glam rock; folk rock […]

Carol fell into a radio show by accident. She saw a post on SHCR and thought it was for voluntary work in the café and after visiting the studio, she came away with her own weekly show. In fact her only experience behind a mic was making the on board announcements when she worked as […]

Charlie presents the “Surrey Chills” radio show with fellow presenter and one of his best friends, Poppy. Listeners can expect (reasonably) chilled out music and because Charlie loves playing the piano it is hardly surprising, he enjoys music with strong instrumentals from musicians such as Ed Sheeran, Bastille and Lewis Capaldi and the classical pianist […]

Is Chris (aka The Cuddly Cornflake) SHCR’s answer to Tony Blackburn? Chris’s musical interests are wide and varied from ABBA to ZZ Top (Cheese to Heavy Metal?). Don’t expect to hear heavy metal on his weekday breakfast show but you will hear a traditional show filled with all the trimmings you would expect in a […]

If a radio show were likened to a box of chocolates that would perfectly describe “Sunday Selection” but without the coffee creams! So the show reflects all of Chris’s favourites including classics like The Beatles, The Bee Gees and Elton John and not forgetting Elvis and Abba. And Chris would jump at the chance of […]

Chris is one of SHCR’s veteran presenters having been involved with the station at the start in 2014. Chris has lived in Surrey for a good many years. Born in Lincoln he moved to Sheffield and then found himself in Surrey. Chris has music running through his veins. By day he works for one of […]

Chris joined SHCR back in 2018 on seeing a Facebook post from fellow presenter Chris Stagg and his first Mid-Week Crisis Show went live in November 2018. Prior to joining SHCR Chris had no radio experience but in his younger days ran local discos for weddings, birthdays and private parties. He also had a regular […]

Dan has been with SHCR since the very first live broadcast having been persuaded by Board Director Andy Newbold after a few beers in the pub. Dan now gets up every Sunday morning at 9am for a two hour breakfast show. Dan admits to having no previous experience in radio but he has form for […]

Station Manager Dave Smith is a founder member and managing director of SHCR and together with a small team of fellow radio enthusiasts is without doubt a driving force behind the success and ethos of SHCR. Although Dave’s original vision was initially based around setting up a website to publicise local events and facilities within […]

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Surrey Hills Community Radio is very lucky to have Tom (aka DJ Automix) as a presenter on the station because Tom’s music preferences mean that the station can broaden the scope of its offerings to the public. Tom broadcasts his show from The Grange in Bookham and if he could have one guest on his […]

When asked to describe himself DJ Azza would say “bubbly, energetic and full of positive vibes” which pretty well describes his show. He also sees himself as the remixer wizard who also produced his own and the stations promo jingles. A veteran of SHCR he has been with the station for seven years after answering […]

Aiden’s alter ego goes by the name of DJ Hightower and as he is probably the tallest of SHCR’s presenters he would probably grace any basketball team but SHCR is more than happy to have him hitting the airwaves with his enigmatically named show “Listen Choon Wednesdays” which could either focus on a specific type […]

DJ JC co- hosts this show with the enigmatic Lady Red and this is a feel good show designed to put a smile on your face. Although he will play music of any kind, living in Battersea meant his early influences began with Ska which he listened with the Rastas while they played dominoes at […]

Doug joined SHCR in 2019 and took a short break while working in London but rejoined the station in 2021. Like a football match Doug’s show is a show of two halves. The first half is given over to classic rock and the second half mellows out with an emphasis on the eighties and some […]

Ed joined SHCR in 2017 after a short stint at Epsom Hospital Radio. Ed describes his show as a captivating experience with ideas fizzing though his brain and out into the airwaves like fireworks. His musical interests range from Dodgy to Buddy Holly, Cast and Super Furry Animals.  And in fact his favourite concert was […]

Surrey Hills Radio boasts many ”comedians” at the station but Elaine is the real deal being a stand-up comedian now running her comedy club  “Whole Lotta Comedy.” Elaine came to SHCR after guesting on one of the shows to talk about her comedy club. Elaine has radio experience with Normansfield Hospital Radio in Kingston where […]

Elloise is the stations very first and only presenter to introduce K-pop to our airwaves. In fact her show positively resonates to the sound and beats of K-pop. For the uninitiated K-pop is Korean pop music in all its formats. Interestingly Elloise’s route to K-pop came via her father’s interest in music from the sixties […]

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Here’s Harriet Courage. A background in communications turned truth-bombing mother of two, Harriet’s got a fire in her belly about equality that’s more energetic than a toddler on cake. She’s taken her years of crafting conversations and combined them with real-life parenting adventures to bring something raw, real, and refreshingly honest to Surrey Hills Community […]

James is an enthusiastic co-presenter and comes with a good deal of banter with fellow presenter and long time good friend Mark O’Reilly. At home James likes nothing better than a good blast of drum and base followed by some choice classical music. James is equally partial to most rock/pop from the 70s, 80s and […]

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Jessica’s taste in music is varied, ranging from nineties hip hop; musical theatre; RnB all the way through to heavy metal but the one person she would love to have as a guest interviewee on her show would be her lifelong idol – Barbara Streisand. Jessica is not new to radio. She worked in community […]

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Jon is a true veteran of the airwaves because over the past 20 years he has been involved in some form or another with radio whether it is with small time local hospital radio stations or the more widely known licensed radio stations broadcasting to the public at large. So he brings a very broad […]

Katherine calls her show “The Absolutely Mental Show” because she is a mental health trainer, a coach, a director of Mindfest UK and a mental health cycle breaker. And with that CV she provides coaching and talking therapy to adults  and adolescents experiencing anxiety and depression. Katherine has no previous radio experience but jumped at […]

We have our own sassier version of “The Lady In Red”! Lady Red co-hosts the late Saturday afternoon show “Music Is Life” providing a two hour feast of music and light hearted banter. Lady Red’s musical interests span a wide range of genres including Drum and Bass, R&B,  Garage, Hip Hop and whatever is in […]

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Lee hosts the Feel Good Show and the driving force is Lee’s wish to generate a really positive vibe through a mix of chat and music leaving his audience feeling good about themselves. Being visually impaired since birth, music has played a big part in Lee’s life experiences because music can create visual images in […]

Lucy’s music tastes are firmly rooted in the Brit pop/rock era of the 2000s. But she is more than happy to air all sorts of music on her show. Lucy’s involvement in radio was largely driven by a desire to pursue a career in journalism or the media industry as a whole. Lucy goes to […]

Marc was welcomed to the station to present his own specialist jazz show featuring the many forms of jazz and sub genres from across the decades and the world. Marc’s route into Jazz came via the horn section of James Browns backing band. He bought his first funk soul album aged nine and was attending […]

Mark Batchelor aka Mark B is a true veteran of the station. His first show went out on the second day SHCR went live and is effectively the stations unofficial historian. His love of sport and music is clearly reflected in in his two shows – Surrey Hills Sport and Soul Shack. To hear Mark […]

Mark is a co-presenter of the show which not only covers a broad range of music but also includes a range of other features including the occasional quiz; music built around all kinds of themes, the occasional interview and gimmicks (try “the reverse playlist”) and not forgetting some great chat with his fellow presenter James […]

Martin has  been DJ-ing since he was sixteen which includes stints with Surrey Choices Direction Radio and Groove London Radio. Martin came to SHCR through his connections with The Sunnybank Trust.  Notwithstanding his years of experience DJ-ing he would welcome into the studio the BBC Radio presenter Scott Mills who also started DJ-ing at 16 […]

To say that Mike is enthusiastic about music would be a massive understatement. His collection of over 1000 cds and about 300 albums accumulated over 5 decades bears witness to it. His collection includes blues, R&B, folk, rock n roll, rock music, American country/Americana as well as some classical music and reggae thrown into the […]

If you are looking for a show which oozes happy and uplifting vibes reflected through a mix of new and old dance music coupled with a mix of celeb and music industry gossip; interviews, requests and quizzes this is the show for you. Morgan has a great love of festivals and concerts and just getting […]

Nicci is a great fan of the boy bands but he will also play anything that catches his ear. His route to the radio almost follows the “a man walked into a pub” joke to the extent a fellow presenter was in his regular pub talking to Nicci’s mother who floated the idea of presenting […]

Nicola, one half of the Sunday Breakfast Show, brings a wealth of diverse interests and experiences to the airwaves. Her passion for the theatre, live music, and cocktails infuses her on-air presence with an undeniable zest for life. When she’s not spinning tracks or engaging in lively banter with her audience, you might find her […]

Oscar can’t help loving his music because it is in his DNA. His dad was a professional gigging musician and so he grew up surrounded by albums, tapes, and the regular musician’s technical gear. Oscar picked up a guitar at 6 and a keyboard at 13. Even now he plays in three separate bands each […]

Paul admits to having no particular influences impacting on his taste in music as long as there are guitars, bass and drums driving an infectious rhythm.  Which is why Paul enjoys seeing music played live. Two standout concerts for Paul were Bruce Springsteen’s “Born In The USA” tour at Wembley and The Notting Hill Billies […]

Meet Phil, the technical maestro behind the scenes at Surrey Hills Community Radio. With a profound understanding of cables, computers, and construction, there’s hardly a technical challenge he can’t conquer. Phil’s journey began with him building the entire radio station system from scratch, a testament to his technical prowess. His ability to troubleshoot and resolve […]

Poppy likes to play modern upbeat chilled out music but beneath that chilled exterior Poppy’s ears are more tuned to the indie music scene and she is waiting to see concerts by the likes of Wolf Alice, Florence & The Machine and Arlo Parks. Poppy would like to be able to talk in greater depth […]

Rich James has no history of involvement with radio even when at Keele University possibly because he was too busy studying History & International Politics. Nevertheless he arrived at the studio via the Mole Valley Employment & Skills Hub and after a quick chat and a look round the studio he found himself lined up […]

Richard has called his show “Richard The Red” for two reasons. Red is his favourite colour and he is a passionate supporter of Manchester (The Reds) Utd. And he wouldn’t mind a red Ferrari!  But then you are not likely to hear heavy metal on his Saturday show either. But you will get light-hearted jokes […]

Roy is no stranger to radio having spent ten years with Colchester Hospital Radio. Having moved back to Bookham, Colchester’s loss is SHCR’s gain as Roy brings to his show eight decades of rock music in all its permutations. Should Roy appear on Mastermind his specialist subject would be British bands from 1968 to 1978 […]

Meet Ruth Hampson – the PE teacher who’s doing way more than just blowing whistles and organising dodge ball. She’s a powerhouse who’s revolutionising how young girls see sport, one lesson at a time. As an England Hockey Over 35’s player herself, she’s not just talking the talk – she’s sprinting, jumping, and diving through […]

After initially working with fellow presenter Chris Stretch for about a year, Shay is now flying solo with his own show “Back Through The Years”.  Apart from his involvement with the County Care Project Radio, Shay has had no other radio experience. However his interest in radio lead his carer Cindy to introduce Shay to […]

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Simon loves his dance floor music. His first gig as a dj was when he was eight years old and in his younger days spent 20 years dj-ing in the clubs around Croydon. He brings all that experience to SHCR where for six year he has been recreating the sprit of that club culture playing […]

Stewart’s music influences pre-date the Beatles era which means he brings to his show a very broad mix of pop and rock together with American music which he heard while living abroad. He also likes to pepper his show with little music nuggets but essentially, it is all about the music. Stewart is a veteran […]

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