Chris Allen

Community Engagement, Broadcasting and Podcast specialist. Priest @churchofengland; Business and Community Editor @1018wcrfm; Fellow @theRSAorg

[Chris Allen @Chris_WCR]

Here's tomorrow morning's line up on @1018wcrfm from 8am until midday.

Extra guest @winstonlindsay at 8.30am

@WolvesCouncil @WestMidsPCC @wwfcfoundation @JB_FoundationUK

101.8FM and DAB in Wolverhampton and online at https://t.co/0ckgC1xKIV

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Lynn Pritchatt from Mel Evans MBE Foundation was my guest on @1018wcrfm yesterday. Lynn formed the Foundation in memory of her partner Mel, who died from Motor Neurone Disease.

Sadly pertinent day to post this #LewisMoody

@melevansfdn @mndassoc

https://t.co/D0mKDhUQiD

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Here's the podcast from the National Recovery Walk from @1018wcrfm's live outside broadcast. Links in the show notes. Inspiring people!

@RecoveryNearYou @TPointUK @changegrowlive @FAVORUK @Annemarieward @SUITeam @TheHavenWton @GSM_Wolves @WolvesMayor

https://t.co/VPPSW52c71

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Tonight's @1018wcrfm Business Podcast featuring Sarah Moorhouse at the @BCCCmembers, Martyn Palfreyman and Simon Archer is published at 7pm.

If you are a business in the Black Country and would like to be on the show and podcast, get in touch!

https://t.co/4FHefpB6mp

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Here's tomorrow morning's line up on @1018wcrfm

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Guests on tonight's Business Show in partnership with @BCCCmembers on @1018wcrfm are Josie Kelly of @Access2Business, Dan Cottingham of @Eighty3_Design and Life Coach Tarina Ganger.

6-7pm on 101.8FM and DAB in Wolverhampton and everywhere via https://t.co/0ckgC1xcTn

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Former Wolverhampton Mayor, Sandra Samuels OBE, Deputy Lieutenant of the West Midlands joined @Gurpri_Bains and I on @1018wcrfm to talk about her personal journey, #Windrush and the challenge to make sure that Black History is seen as British History.https://t.co/sukn6643mt

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To celebrate Armed Forces Day, @Gurpri_Bains and I were joined in @1018wcrfm’s studios by Veteran and Mental Health & Armed Forces Advocate, Lee Chapman.

We talk about his service, its value and the need to support veterans back into civilian life.

https://t.co/wr4IdrPWMR

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Celebrating Wolverhampton - a @1018wcrfm podcast - Refugee Week 2025

Sofia Ayub @RMCentre chats to @Gurpri_Bains and I about issues affecting refugees & migrants. Plus the launch of the new transfusion appeal “Bloody Foreigners”. Links in the show notes.

https://t.co/IFLtQ0gIPh

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@1018wcrfm will be there - look out for @JasonForrest72.

[WolvesMayor @WolvesMayor]

Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at Armed Forces Day this Saturday in West Park. It's completely free to get in and there will be loads going on - stalls, entertainment and a parade #ArmedForcesDay

[Chris Allen @Chris_WCR]

@robbiexmeakin The love and prayers will keep coming to you, Lauren and all your family Robbie. Admire your guts in posting this. You know where we are if there's something more practical we can do

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Guests tomorrow on @1018wcrfm from 8-midday are Shardia O’Connor of Shades of Reality, Cllr Chris Burden on the CLQ and Cllr Obaida Ahmed on the Dad Pad. We’re also sending Gurpri Bains to check out the Yoga in East Park.

101.8FM | DAB | Smart Speaker | https://t.co/0ckgC1xcTn

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Here's my conversation with Junior Hemans on @1018wcrfm. Junior is a voice and champion of the Black community. More details in the show notes.

There's a walk this Sunday, 9am, West Park, Connaught Rd entrance to raise awareness re #prostatecancer.

https://t.co/BSbnv6L6JA

[WCR FM - Local Radio for Wolverhampton @1018wcrfm]

Alongside our nation and our city, we are all devastated by the air disaster today in Ahmedabad and conscious of the close links between our city and India.
Our hearts, thoughts and prayers go out to everyone who is affected in any way from WCRFM.
Chris Allen
(WCRFM Chair)

[Chris Allen @Chris_WCR]

Ok...I'm back now that the platform's owner is not in POTUS's pocket.

Time will tell...

[WCR FM - Local Radio for Wolverhampton @1018wcrfm]

Chris Allen is 'in conversation' this coming Sunday from midday - here's who'll be on the show

@Chris_WCR

[WCR FM - Local Radio for Wolverhampton @1018wcrfm]

Here's @Chris_WCR's latest podcast based on this morning's conversation with Stephanie Green (HIV Clinical Nurse Specialist) and Yanique, who lives with HIV

They joined us at to highlight the importance of regular testing during National HIV Testing Week

https://t.co/FzJUi54fT6

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My conversation for @1018wcrfm
with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC legend John Richards, marking his Freedom of the City honour from
@WolvesCouncil, is now available as a podcast at https://t.co/Hp923ixmrC

[WCR FM - Local Radio for Wolverhampton @1018wcrfm]

Here's the latest (and 50th!) Chris Allen podcast.

In this episode he's in conversation with Prof Martin Levermore MBE DL celebrating the King's Award for Voluntary Service for The Royal Wolverhampton NHS Trust Charity.

https://t.co/igx7003YUe

@Chris_WCR @WMLieutenancy

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Here's a link to my latest podcast

Former Mayor and Park Ward Councillor Claire Darke has been awarded an MBE for services to Local Government, to Disability and to Suicide Prevention.

https://t.co/qV67N6gMMt