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Sheppey FM is a community radio station operated by Sheppey Matters, a registered charity with over 25 years of experience dedicated to promoting healthy living on the Isle of Sheppey. The charity manages a diverse portfolio of community projects that support residents of all ages, including those with additional needs.
As a part of this mission, Sheppey FM is committed to upholding the same standards and values as Sheppey Matters. The station serves as a vital voice for the charity while also providing a valuable service to the wider community. We encourage you to visit us and learn more about our work.
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It was an honour to welcome the new Mayor of Swale, Derek Carnell into the Sheppey FM studios to speak about all his duties and support that he provides as a Mayor and a Councillor. He was appointed as Mayor of Swale on May 13th, 2026, at the Mayor making ceremony and is supported by his Deputy Mayor Angela Harris. ![]()
He has chosen to support two beloved Charities: Cruise Bereavement, who help you through the grief and loss of losing a loved one and Prostate Cancer UK ![]()
Derek said, "many of his friends and family members are reluctant to get tested or checked and he has lost friends to prostate cancer, who left it too late". Mr Mayor really wants to get more men to recognise the signs and if it's not right or doesn't feel right and it's a change in your toileting habits, don't leave it, get checked and get tested. It is just a simple blood test to check for Prostate Cancer UK. ![]()
Derek gives support to another Charity called Kamara (Kent Active Retirement Association) and he attends their activities, lunches and other events, when he can, fitting around his busy schedule as Mayor of Swale. The charity supports older and retired men and women and helps them to stay active and combat loneliness by meeting with other people in the same situation as them. ![]()
Derek has been thoroughly enjoying the many events he has attended, though not so much the heat in the last few weeks at some of the occasions, especially when he is dressed in full robes and in his Regal Chain and Pendant. ![]()
His most favourite event was attending at Demelza house to replant their Len Goodman tree, which was officially moved to a new location there and was re-dedicated by Len Goodman's son James Goodman ![]()
Zoe asked Derek about the robes and the weight of the chain and pendant. He replied "The chain is very heavy and sometimes I have children and adults lift it up and check the weight, the robes our heavy to, but it is a great honour to wear them and do this job"![]()
Before he became a Councillor and Mayor, Derek worked within the Justice system as a Magistrate at Sittingbourne Court, first practicing Criminal law in court until it closed and then at Maidstone and Chatham practicing in family court after that period until he retired at the age of 70 years![]()
Derek has lived in the Swale area for 25 years and bought his house in the Swale area on the unfortunate event of 9/11.![]()
If you would like The Mayor of Swale to attend your event for your Charity organisation, please make contact through the SBC website and fill in the form regarding the Mayor of Swale and email it in the relevant email address stated on their website and If the Mayor or his Deputy are available, they would be more than happy to attend.![]()
Many thanks to the Mayor of Swale Mr Derek Carnell for visiting us at Sheppey FM and sharing with our listeners what your job entails and giving us a unique insight into your life before becoming Mayor, and thanks to all of the team that work behind the scenes to support Mr Mayor that made it possible for him to attend today
We still have spaces available at the moment please get your young person booked on to avoid disappointment.☀️☀️Summer Radio and Journalism Workshop for 11-15yo☀️☀️![]()
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Learn journalism and radio broadcasting, host your own show, interview local guests, find out about the area and have lots of fun! ![]()
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Course is 4 weeks every Tuesday in August, choose from morning or afternoon when booking, booking is essential. To book email sadie@sheppeymatters.org.uk or call the office on 01795585335.
Simon from the Minster on sea Rotary Club joined fellow Rotarian Ray to talk about their amazing family 'Summer Spectacular' coming up at the end of August. There was plenty to talk about as its a fully-packed event with 'live' music throughout the day, the Sheppey FM roadshow, dog displays, tug-of-war teams, pony rides, water activities, fairground rides and much, much more.![]()
To enter as a stall holder, volunteer helper or to enter a team for the tug-of-war please email: minster.rotary@gmail.com. or visit their website for more information
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