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Meet The Team...

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Neil Woodley

Volunteer / Presenter / Director

Neil as a great all-rounder.

 

From having exceptional technical & business knowledge to presenting a great show! His shows are ones to listen out for!

Find Him On "The Happy Hour" on a Monday evening from 7pm & on Saturday for his Saturday lunchtime show from 12 noon till 2pm.

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Gary Curzon

Volunteer / Presenter / Director

Tune In To His Show "Indie Tuesdays" every Tuesday evenings from 8pm until 10pm for the best in Indie and Alternative music featuring indie classics and brand new music from emerging artists. 

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Russell Rushton

Volunteer / Presenter

Join Russell Rushton every Tuesday from 2 PM to 4 PM for a musical journey through the years.

 

Discover songs from a particular year and enjoy engaging chat.

Russell also shines a spotlight on local community groups and nonprofits, encouraging listeners to get involved.

 

It's music, community, and fun and facts, all in one show!

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Doug Wagstaff

Volunteer / Presenter

Doug is looking forward to Sharing his love of 'metal'!

Definitely, one to listen out for!

 

Metal Moods is on a Wednesday evening from 7pm Til 10pm

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Josh Clowes

Volunteer / Presenter

Listen to Josh on a Friday evening from 7pm to 8.30pm each week to listen to and join in with his 'Guess the Year ' show.

 

Each show, Josh chooses music from a particular year and invites you message him live with your guesses!

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Stu Patrick

Volunteer / Presenter

Stu is new to Leek Radio but is no stranger to being 'on mic' with his musical partner in the 'Minstrels of Mischief' where you will find him on stage most weekends in and around the area. You can also find them on Spotify!

Stu hosts 'A Word with Stu' each Friday from 2pm - 4pm where each week he picks the next letter of the alphabet and uses a keyword beginning with that letter and provides music and anecdotes to match!

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Alastair Robinson

Volunteer

Local DJ & Dab Hand At Most Things "Sound" Related.

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Dave Marley

Breakfast Show Presenter

After some 30 years of presenting on various radio stations, from pirate radio, to hospital radio, local community radio and many different live events over the years, he now presents his own breakfast show each morning called "Marley in the Morning"

 

It's 3 hours of "feel good" music every weekday morning from 7am to 10am here on Leek Radio.

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David Prever

RNH - Review Of The Week

If you're looking for an engaging and informative news show, then look no further than Leek Radio's Reviews of the Week.

 

Our host, David Prever from RNH, covers the latest stories and events from around the world, but what sets us apart is that we're not just here to report the news – we want to hear what you think about it too. So, join David every Saturday from 2pm til 2:30pm, for Review of the Week.

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Steve Sargeant

Volunteer / Presenter / Director

Steve is the master of cool.

Join him on Friday's from 8.30pm to 10pm for his Chilled Session to help you wind down after your week

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Kim Davies

Volunteer / Presenter

Kim is the Queen Of Rock & Roll and has been a regular No.1 on SoundCloud in the RnR category.

She is also our Demos gal & has met a multitude of A List celebs such as Bon Jovi & Bryan Adams.

If You Like Rock Music, keep your ears out For Our Kim's "Leek Rocks".

Monday nights from 8pm-10pm

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Derek Walker

Volunteer / Presenter 

Derek Walker also known as "The Rocket Man" due to his prior career as a Rocket Scientist.

 

Derek knows how to swing that thang!

 

You can tune into his "Jazz, Big Band & Swing" shows on Sunday evenings between 7pm - 9pm.

 

Derek also presents his Tuesday lunch time show from 12 noon - 2pm, where he will delight you with stories, anecdotes and interviews and a musical accompaniment.

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Kev Benfield

Volunteer / Presenter

Join Kevin Benfield every Sunday morning for a delightful breakfast show that blends heartwarming stories with a diverse selection of music, spanning generations and occasionally featuring operatic gems.

 

It's a perfect way to kickstart your Sunday, offering a mix of entertainment and inspiration that leaves you with a smile on your face.

 

Don't miss out on this feel-good start to ease you into your weekend!

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Julia Holt

Volunteer / Presenter

Julia brings us a magazine style style looking into history from way back to recent. Julia loves to discuss the local area, its buildings, its people. 

 

Listen to the 'Just Julia Show' on a Tuesday between 10am - 12pm where you will be greeted with conversations on local subjects and interviews a plenty with people from Leek and the surrounding areas and music to suit.

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Alicia Robinson

Volunteer / Presenter

Alicia is believed to be one of the youngest people to have hosted a breakfast Prime time radio programme in the United Kingdom.

 

9 Year Old Alicia Is Hosting "It's Saturday Morning Kid's" From 10am - 12pm Every Saturday. 

Filled With Fun & Games Along With Guests & Child Friendly Music. 

Alicia Loves to Dance. She Loves To Play With Her Pet Chickens & Paxo The Cockerel!

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Rosco

Volunteer / Presenter

If Northern Soul is for you, then Rosco is your man!

Join Rosco on his show where he we guide you through his favourite genre.

His show was 5pm - 6pm Thursday but please note, he will move to a new slot imminently. We will update this bio and the show schedule in due course.

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Alex Beverley

Founder (No longer with Leek Radio)

Alex founded Leek Radio back In 2020.

After many years of broadcasting as a hobby & working / volunteering at other radio stations, he decided to start a brand new station with the local community in mind...

Although he is no longer A Director, as the founder of Leek Radio, we felt he deserves his place on the 'Meet the Team' wall

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