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West Kent Talking

Martin Webber

Booking Overview

West Kent Talking is a locally focused series of community interviews on major regional issues in and around Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells. It’s produced by former BBC World Service journalist Martin Webber, who brings in civic leaders, campaigners, and subject-matter locals to discuss how to improve day-to-day life.

Metrics

Episodes: 24

Frequency: Irregular

Rating: 4.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: < 100

Gender skew: Male

Listener location: United Kingdom

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

martin.webber10536@gmail.com

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Host

Martin Webber - Former BBC World Service journalist who records and hosts interviews with people in the Tonbridge and Tunbridge Wells area, focusing on big issues and people passionate about improving their local ...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Local community leaders, elected officials/candidates, leaders/managers from local partnerships and volunteer groups, and recognized speakers from regional/national NGOs with direct relevance to local issues (e.g., climate/environment groups, beekeeping associations).
Required Achievements:  
Running or organising local events, Leading councils or serving as local elected representatives/candidates, Leading local environmental/climate groups or volunteering initiatives, Delivering keynote talks for climate/environment campaigns, Organising/representing local special-interest groups (e.g., beekeeping associations)

Recent Guest Discussions

Rupert Reed - Preparing For Shortages; Climate Impacts

Martin Barrett - Asian Hornet Threat; Beekeeping And Local Environment

Cally Fiddimore - Volunteering On Commons; Local Nature/volunteering

Mark McBennett - Climate & Nature Fair 2026

Kate Sergeant - Party Vote Increase; Local Campaign

Recent Topics

Local Government, Environment, Public Safety, Elections, Transport

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Episode 24: Snooker Club Fights for Survival

August 15, 2026

Tunbridge Wells Borough Council is still aiming to demolish the town's Friendly Societies' Hall, which houses a popular snooker club. I've been speaking to the owners of the Victoria Snooker Centre to hear their case to be preserved. They reveal they last week finally met in person the key Liberal Democrat on the council who is in charge of the redevelopment plans for the area that mean borrowing £ 68 million and building a "boutique cinema". The borrowing means a bill f...

Episode 23: Southborough Votes on Neighbourhood Plan

June 04, 2026

The people of Southborough and High Brooms are being asked to endorse several years of work that local volunteers have put into creating a framework for future development in the town. A referendum on the Southborough and High Brooms Neighbourhood Development Plan is being held on Thursday 18th June 2026. The chair of the Steering Committee, Nicholas Woollett explains why it is so important to got out and vote.

Episode 22: Climate & Nature Fair 2026

May 21, 2026

The second Climate and Nature Fair was held in Calverley Grounds in Tunbridge Wells on Sunday 3rd May 2026. Visitors to the free event saw a big collection of nature and environment groups come together to explain to the public what they are trying to achieve.00:00 Mark McBennett, organiser of Tunbridge Wells Climate and Nature Fair01:10 Cally Fiddimore, Manager at Kent High Weald Partnership on volunteering on Commons (pictured)03:54 Martin Barrett, Sevenoaks and Tunbridge Wells Beekeepers ...

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Frequently asked questions

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West Kent Talking
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How do I get in touch with West Kent Talking?

West Kent Talking is hosted by Martin Webber. Its publicly listed email is martin.webber10536@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for West Kent Talking?

The publicly listed email for West Kent Talking: martin.webber10536@gmail.com.

How many listeners does West Kent Talking have?

Podseeker estimates West Kent Talking reaches fewer than 100 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for West Kent Talking?

West Kent Talking typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Local community leaders, elected officials/candidates, leaders/managers from local partnerships and volunteer groups, and recognized speakers from regional/national NGOs with direct relevance to local issues (e.g., climate/environment groups, beekeeping associations). Common among recent guests: Running or organising local events; Leading councils or serving as local elected representatives/candidates; Leading local environmental/climate groups or volunteering initiatives. Recent guests include Rupert Reed, Martin Barrett, and Cally Fiddimore.

How hard is it to get booked on West Kent Talking?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does West Kent Talking cover?

Recent episodes cover Local Government, Environment, Public Safety, Elections, and Transport. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

martin.webber10536@gmail.com

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