This week I’ve said goodbye to my lovely Aunty who died after the devastating disease dementia got a grip. She went exactly 4 months after my baby brother died and last week I attended the funer...

Click here to hear this Mellow Moment – Random acts of kindness. Modern day gurus repeat the mantras of historical teachers that each day we should try our best to let the people we come in cont...

Over the years we’ve heard some stunning tracks during our chill out sessions, often chosen by you. All of them have touched people in different ways. Some have been upbeat, some more reflective...

Losing a loved one is one of the most painful things that can ever happen to a human. We nurture friendships and family ties from the day we’re born so that our lives are intrinsically interwoven wi...

Working in London has its advantages – amazing landmarks and culture, cosmopolitan cuisine and a capital we can be proud of that attracts a diverse range of people from all over the world. I als...

Another week has flown by and we’ve all been doing our bit to make this planet a better one. I’ve just returned from the celebrations of a sprightly 80 year young who was dancing to Abba a...

When my alarm went off at 0150 this morning a friend was arriving in New York where it was just coming up to 9 at night. Meanwhile a relation was soaking up the sun at breakfast time in Thailand. Each...

This week we’ve had the Spring Equinox and today marks the start of British Summertime as the clocks go forward one hour. How quickly the planet spins, how fast our days and nights skip by. Than...

It’s a funny old world isn’t it? Last week I mentioned the contrast between the majestic beauty of the Californian Redwood forests and the sinister darkness of Alcatraz. Similarly life has...

Originally it was to be called “Mike Powell…and all the trimmings” as it was a show to be launched at Sunday lunchtime between 1 and 4. It was to be aired on BBC Sussex, BBC Surrey and B...