On the way to the tip I saw David "Santa" Thompson checking over his Christmas lights just ahead of his light up for 2024! He's a local legend, a man born to make people smile, an all around top chap. I really hope you enjoy this as much as I did!Oleh Darley Dale Community Radio

Yep, I was up with the lark this morning to chat with Carol Taylor who amongst others is campaigning against the proposed construction of a log cabin holiday park on Farley Lane near to the Matlock Farm Park site. It's beautiful woodland that many people use but should we be benefiting from companies who want to invest in the area, bring trade, mon…

I managed to grab an hour with the incredibly busy Michelle Waters of DEFIB4LIFE, suppliers of a huge range of Defibrillators and Bleed Control Kits, items that could Save Someone's Life! Over a cuppa we chat about what a Defib is, training, how many machines are needed, where to find one and what they do! Michelle is brilliant. I hope you enjoy th…

I managed to grab a coffee with the very busy Jason Farmer, Chair of Darley Dale Town Council, Mayor of the Parish! We chat about everything from cutting ribbons to a Mayoral Legacy! Hope you find our chat as interesting as I did.Oleh Darley Dale Community Radio

I managed to grab a quick chat with the current chair of Derbyshire Open Arts Peter Singer and Rebecca Gallagher, both Darley Dale based artists who are opening their doors to the public over the bank holiday weekend! Set up an tour visiting some very talented local peopleOleh Darley Dale Community Radio

Three men, one microphone, a bill for three expensive coffees, chit chat for half an hour and a classic podcast is made! Yep, this week Darley Dale Community Radio chats with video makers, song creators, and ad makers REEL Productions to find out how it all began. Grab a brew and join us!Oleh Darley Dale Community Radio

I popped along to the very beautiful St Helens Church in Darley Dale to chat with Stephen Monk about his life from childhood through to his work within the church, the current situations around the globe and the part religions of various faiths play, his workload with the area and his love of one of the scariest rock stars in music history! Let's m…