Meet The Team !!
Meet Our Friendly And Dedicated Team
Palm is currently recruiting passionate people to join our great team!
Please contact our team at palmtorbay@yahoo.com
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Please contact our team at palmtorbay@yahoo.com
Or send us a message on our Facebook page:
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Jay Richards
Station Manager
Hi there I'm Jay Richards aka 'Jay of the Bay'. I have a vast knowledge of the Media and I.T. industry and a passion for radio. Palm Torbay is a local radio station here in the heart of The English Riviera. We offer a diverse selection of music to cater for all age categories and music tastes. This ranges from the 60's to present day. So there's something for everyone! We also provide niche shows that you wouldn't usually find on other stations and have a fantastic happy team of presenters who all share the same passion. I present 'Late Night Love' on a Tuesday night from 10pm as well as '80's before 8' at 7pm on a Friday with Catherine Dodd and you'll hear me 'Live in The Mix' from 11pm and 9pm to 11pm on Saturdays.
Station Manager
Hi there I'm Jay Richards aka 'Jay of the Bay'. I have a vast knowledge of the Media and I.T. industry and a passion for radio. Palm Torbay is a local radio station here in the heart of The English Riviera. We offer a diverse selection of music to cater for all age categories and music tastes. This ranges from the 60's to present day. So there's something for everyone! We also provide niche shows that you wouldn't usually find on other stations and have a fantastic happy team of presenters who all share the same passion. I present 'Late Night Love' on a Tuesday night from 10pm as well as '80's before 8' at 7pm on a Friday with Catherine Dodd and you'll hear me 'Live in The Mix' from 11pm and 9pm to 11pm on Saturdays.
Jon Parker
Assistant Station Manager / Music & Content
I present one of the Friday night Dance Shows here on Palm. Dance music is my favourite genre of music, along with pop and electronic.
Here are a few fun facts about me:
I am a MASSIVE Disney fan as well as a Harry Potter 'nerd'.
I am a big animal lover and have a small dog that keeps me busy.
I like hiking, exploring new places and enjoying beautiful scenic views across South Devon. My favourite artists amongst others are Diplo, Becky Hill and Joel Corry.
Join me and tune into the station on a Friday night to listen to some of the very best up and coming Dance Music on the planet!!
See you there!
Assistant Station Manager / Music & Content
I present one of the Friday night Dance Shows here on Palm. Dance music is my favourite genre of music, along with pop and electronic.
Here are a few fun facts about me:
I am a MASSIVE Disney fan as well as a Harry Potter 'nerd'.
I am a big animal lover and have a small dog that keeps me busy.
I like hiking, exploring new places and enjoying beautiful scenic views across South Devon. My favourite artists amongst others are Diplo, Becky Hill and Joel Corry.
Join me and tune into the station on a Friday night to listen to some of the very best up and coming Dance Music on the planet!!
See you there!
Catherine Dodd
PA to MD, Program Controller
Hi I'm Cathy and I present the 'Book Review Show' every Tuesday at 3pm.
I have nearly 15 years of broadcast experience and have presented on numerous stations
ranging from Hospital Stations to Local Community Stations. I am a blind presenter and have made it my mission to demonstrate that although I don't have my eyesight, I am consistently able to achieve high standards of literacy and share my experiences of books with others. Living in this new 'digital era' we now find ourselves in, where audiobooks are readily available and easily accessible, I review a different book and author each week as well as Co-presenting Tuesday's 'Late Night Love', with Jay Richards aka 'Jay of the Bay'. It has been said that I am a true asset to the station!!
PA to MD, Program Controller
Hi I'm Cathy and I present the 'Book Review Show' every Tuesday at 3pm.
I have nearly 15 years of broadcast experience and have presented on numerous stations
ranging from Hospital Stations to Local Community Stations. I am a blind presenter and have made it my mission to demonstrate that although I don't have my eyesight, I am consistently able to achieve high standards of literacy and share my experiences of books with others. Living in this new 'digital era' we now find ourselves in, where audiobooks are readily available and easily accessible, I review a different book and author each week as well as Co-presenting Tuesday's 'Late Night Love', with Jay Richards aka 'Jay of the Bay'. It has been said that I am a true asset to the station!!
Charlie Cuff
Presenter
Hi I’m Charlie Cuff. I present 'The Sound Of The 90's Show' every Thursday night from 7:00pm-9:00pm. I play some of the biggest songs from the 90s. What is life without Music!!? I’m a massive fan of 90's music spanning the entire decade! On my show you’ll hear 90's music legends ranging from Britney Spears to Will Smith to Mariah Carey and much more! I also present on Ocean Youth Radio. I love nature and taking photos of wildlife in Torbay. I am one of the newest members on the station and aim to provide you with excellent entertainment each and every Thursday evening here on your favourite radio station Palm Torbay!! I look forward to receiving your messages, requests and dedications each week and am always happy to play tracks that you might not have heard for quite a while! There are many hidden gems in the world of the 90's! Tune in and enjoy the show!
Presenter
Hi I’m Charlie Cuff. I present 'The Sound Of The 90's Show' every Thursday night from 7:00pm-9:00pm. I play some of the biggest songs from the 90s. What is life without Music!!? I’m a massive fan of 90's music spanning the entire decade! On my show you’ll hear 90's music legends ranging from Britney Spears to Will Smith to Mariah Carey and much more! I also present on Ocean Youth Radio. I love nature and taking photos of wildlife in Torbay. I am one of the newest members on the station and aim to provide you with excellent entertainment each and every Thursday evening here on your favourite radio station Palm Torbay!! I look forward to receiving your messages, requests and dedications each week and am always happy to play tracks that you might not have heard for quite a while! There are many hidden gems in the world of the 90's! Tune in and enjoy the show!
Jerry Allen
Presenter at Palm
Hi there Im Jerry 'Mr Groove' Allen and I present 'The Funk 'n' Good Grooves show here at Palm on a Friday night from 8pm-9pm. Join me each week for a fantastic selection of amazing album tracks, number ones as well as some hidden gems thrown in for good measure! If you like to enjoy Funk 'n' Groove music then why not join me each Friday keeping you company on your weekend journey. During the show I give out some amazing information about the music that I play and aim to please. The Jerry 'Mr Groove' Allen show, definitely a show not to be missed! See you at 8pm every Friday on your favourite station Palm!!
Presenter at Palm
Hi there Im Jerry 'Mr Groove' Allen and I present 'The Funk 'n' Good Grooves show here at Palm on a Friday night from 8pm-9pm. Join me each week for a fantastic selection of amazing album tracks, number ones as well as some hidden gems thrown in for good measure! If you like to enjoy Funk 'n' Groove music then why not join me each Friday keeping you company on your weekend journey. During the show I give out some amazing information about the music that I play and aim to please. The Jerry 'Mr Groove' Allen show, definitely a show not to be missed! See you at 8pm every Friday on your favourite station Palm!!
Phil Burston
Presenter at Palm
Hello there, I'm Phil. I have been working in the radio industry for approx 36 years, initially involved with Devon Air, Gemini FM, Palm FM 103.5, Torbay Sound, Seagull FM as well as Bay Community Radio. I present The Motown and Soul show on a Sunday 5pm-7pm as well as 'On The Rebound' Tuesday 7pm-9pm. My aim in radio is to provide a happy, informative station to keep all our listeners entertained. So why not check out my shows on Sundays and Tuesdays. You won't be disappointed! I'm an experienced, friendly, family orientated presenter doing what I do best!
Presenter at Palm
Hello there, I'm Phil. I have been working in the radio industry for approx 36 years, initially involved with Devon Air, Gemini FM, Palm FM 103.5, Torbay Sound, Seagull FM as well as Bay Community Radio. I present The Motown and Soul show on a Sunday 5pm-7pm as well as 'On The Rebound' Tuesday 7pm-9pm. My aim in radio is to provide a happy, informative station to keep all our listeners entertained. So why not check out my shows on Sundays and Tuesdays. You won't be disappointed! I'm an experienced, friendly, family orientated presenter doing what I do best!
Glyn Wilcox
Presenter at Palm / DJ, Singer, Songwriter
Hi, I’m Glyn Wilcox aka Ska Au Go Go one. I present ‘The Ultimate Ska & Reggae Show’ on a Sunday 7:00pm – 9:00pm. I have been collecting reggae records since the age of 10 and he still have those records today. For the past 25 years I have been playing in Ska/Reggae bands around the world. Bands such as ‘Too Hot, ‘The Simmertones’ and supported many amazing acts such as ‘The Skatalites’, ‘Desmond Dekker’, ‘Laurel Aitken’, ‘The Pioneers’, ‘The Beat’, ‘The Selecter’ and ‘Madness!!’. I have played at many big festivals including Bestival, Boomtown, Looe and Love Summer not to mention getting national airplay on BBC Radio 1, 2 and 6 music as well as smaller local radio stations. I am pleased to be joining Palm Torbay and will be bringing you a 2 hour show every week, keeping you entertained on your favourite radio station Palm Torbay. Tune in every Sunday for a great show!!
Presenter at Palm / DJ, Singer, Songwriter
Hi, I’m Glyn Wilcox aka Ska Au Go Go one. I present ‘The Ultimate Ska & Reggae Show’ on a Sunday 7:00pm – 9:00pm. I have been collecting reggae records since the age of 10 and he still have those records today. For the past 25 years I have been playing in Ska/Reggae bands around the world. Bands such as ‘Too Hot, ‘The Simmertones’ and supported many amazing acts such as ‘The Skatalites’, ‘Desmond Dekker’, ‘Laurel Aitken’, ‘The Pioneers’, ‘The Beat’, ‘The Selecter’ and ‘Madness!!’. I have played at many big festivals including Bestival, Boomtown, Looe and Love Summer not to mention getting national airplay on BBC Radio 1, 2 and 6 music as well as smaller local radio stations. I am pleased to be joining Palm Torbay and will be bringing you a 2 hour show every week, keeping you entertained on your favourite radio station Palm Torbay. Tune in every Sunday for a great show!!
Sean Kelly
ITC Manager Palm NRG
Presenter of Kelly Chaos 'In The House' on Palm Torbay's sister station Palm NRG
Hi there people I'm Sean Kelly aka 'Kelly Chaos' I have a long history in the DJ / Nightclub industry and have worked all 13 clubs in the Torquay going back decades! I present the 'Kelly Chaos' show on weekends on Palm NRG (and sometimes weekdays) when time allows. I enjoy all aspects of radio. I am an approachable, friendly guy and my prime directive is to keep the station and all its listeners happy, bringing you amazing weekend shows with lots of interaction and friendly, fun banter. It has been said that I am one of the best DJ's around!
ITC Manager Palm NRG
Presenter of Kelly Chaos 'In The House' on Palm Torbay's sister station Palm NRG
Hi there people I'm Sean Kelly aka 'Kelly Chaos' I have a long history in the DJ / Nightclub industry and have worked all 13 clubs in the Torquay going back decades! I present the 'Kelly Chaos' show on weekends on Palm NRG (and sometimes weekdays) when time allows. I enjoy all aspects of radio. I am an approachable, friendly guy and my prime directive is to keep the station and all its listeners happy, bringing you amazing weekend shows with lots of interaction and friendly, fun banter. It has been said that I am one of the best DJ's around!
Joshua Klippel
Press Officer / Station Photographer
Hi There I'm Josh a Multimedia Journalist and Press Photographer and 'Press Officer' for
Palm Torbay. I attend all the public events and write the articles for the local and national newspapers. Trained by Jay Richards during the Coronavirus Pandemic, I have become a recognised name in the Multimedia Industry.
I look forward to meeting everyone on the numerous outside broadcasts and events that
Palm Torbay hosts and attends throughout the year.
I work with companies such as Reach PLC and ClearSky Publications bringing you the
latest news, covering Torbay and South West Devon as well as undertaking private contracts. I am a quiet sort of guy, laid back, easy going but hard working.
It is a pleasure to be part of such a fantastic radio station'
Palm Torbay ' Your Number 1 Radio Station!'
Press Officer / Station Photographer
Hi There I'm Josh a Multimedia Journalist and Press Photographer and 'Press Officer' for
Palm Torbay. I attend all the public events and write the articles for the local and national newspapers. Trained by Jay Richards during the Coronavirus Pandemic, I have become a recognised name in the Multimedia Industry.
I look forward to meeting everyone on the numerous outside broadcasts and events that
Palm Torbay hosts and attends throughout the year.
I work with companies such as Reach PLC and ClearSky Publications bringing you the
latest news, covering Torbay and South West Devon as well as undertaking private contracts. I am a quiet sort of guy, laid back, easy going but hard working.
It is a pleasure to be part of such a fantastic radio station'
Palm Torbay ' Your Number 1 Radio Station!'
Peter Kirkpatrick
Presenter at Palm
Hi I’m Peter and I present the ’50 Years of Pop’ show on a Monday and Thursday afternoon here on Palm Torbay, 12pm to 2pm. So tune in for a fantastic couple of hour of entertainment. I’ve been presenting two live shows a week on a local FM Community Radio station in Great Yarmouth for nearly four years, prior to lockdown, then producing one show a week from home since then. Time for pastures new, taking my eclectic taste in music, and my slightly different sense of humour to a new wider audience, presenting music from 1950 to 2000, with chatter and banter in between. My fav music, ELO,
The Eagles, anything 60’s and 70’s My fav films, Airplane, Pink Panther, anything spoof and funny!
Presenter at Palm
Hi I’m Peter and I present the ’50 Years of Pop’ show on a Monday and Thursday afternoon here on Palm Torbay, 12pm to 2pm. So tune in for a fantastic couple of hour of entertainment. I’ve been presenting two live shows a week on a local FM Community Radio station in Great Yarmouth for nearly four years, prior to lockdown, then producing one show a week from home since then. Time for pastures new, taking my eclectic taste in music, and my slightly different sense of humour to a new wider audience, presenting music from 1950 to 2000, with chatter and banter in between. My fav music, ELO,
The Eagles, anything 60’s and 70’s My fav films, Airplane, Pink Panther, anything spoof and funny!
Jon Good
Presenter at Palm
Hi there I’m Jon Good one of the newest presenters here at Palm Torbay and I present the ‘Back In Time Show’. Join me every Wednesday from 8pm for a trip 'Back In Time!'. Each week I’ll be taking you to a chosen date in time and checking out some of the chart hits from the 60’s to present day. I’ll be taking a look back at what was happening in the charts and what was in the news on that day. Get in touch if you would like a show dedicated to you and find out what was trending on a date of your choice, whether that be a birthday, anniversary or graduation day. Anything that’s meaningful to you. I aim to please and hope you enjoy my show. Every Wednesday from 8:00pm.. See you there!!
Presenter at Palm
Hi there I’m Jon Good one of the newest presenters here at Palm Torbay and I present the ‘Back In Time Show’. Join me every Wednesday from 8pm for a trip 'Back In Time!'. Each week I’ll be taking you to a chosen date in time and checking out some of the chart hits from the 60’s to present day. I’ll be taking a look back at what was happening in the charts and what was in the news on that day. Get in touch if you would like a show dedicated to you and find out what was trending on a date of your choice, whether that be a birthday, anniversary or graduation day. Anything that’s meaningful to you. I aim to please and hope you enjoy my show. Every Wednesday from 8:00pm.. See you there!!
