Presenters
David Penfound Everton Hartley Ray Bewes Dave Jones The Deaves family Ray Tait Chris Derry Dan Leakey John Derry Martin Parkes Mike Ganley Rob Hilliar Liz 'n' Chris Napier Alison Hancock Ken Miles & Steve Dumba Andrew Brewerton Fred Moss Michael Johnson David Gray Mike Deacon Richard Scott Yemi Folayan & Laitan Williams Bishop Lee Rayfield Grant Barnes Lindsay Shaw and Robin Sheppard Derek Collins Elias Fernandez Vanessa Denman Terry Bassett David Gibbs Diane Charlesworth-Herbert Tom Benge Luke Edwards Angela Overton-Benge Barbara Aftelak Dick Gray Phil Wheeler John Marshall Ali & Rob Mike Barrett Jerry Rousell Susan Watt Steve Knight Gian Falcone
David Penfound A retired electonics engineer. Started in radio with Flame FM 1. Moved on to Hospital Radio and hasn't looked back!
Everton HartleyA musician/producer who moonlights on local radio stations bringing music and conversation to inform and inspire.
Dave JonesDave is Swindon born and bred, has several children, one grandchild, a lovely patient wife, and a caravan! A member of The Dorcan Church, Dave comes from a varied background, having had a variety of jobs from Bible Salesman and dry cleaner to Piano Teacher and Bus Driver. although Dave has previously worked on other radio stations he now only comes out of radio retirement when Flame FM calls.
The Deaves family We are... Mary, Phil and Luke. Swindon residents for 1/3 or all of our lives. Mary and Phil have presented 'I can hear music' on Flame FM every year it has broadcast, and Luke helped by voicing some trailers last time. What can you expect to hear this year? It is quite possible that we will play Elvis, Lulu, the Beach Boys, Gene Vincent, Helen Shapiro, Reginald Dixon, the Blues Band or the Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band! There's truly something for everyone. Anything can happen in the next two hours.
Ray is a member of Bath Road Methodist Church. He is also a Probus member and is interested in Steam Railways.
Chris Derry57 years young. Loves music and loves people.
Dan Leakey Dan is joining the Flame FM presenters again for the 3rd time and is originally from Swindon. He is now a full time missionary in Central Florida USA engaging teens in missions and using aviation as a resource to serve missionary communities in the Caribbean and Central America. Be prepared to ignite your soul with a fresh challenge to serve others on local and global platforms! www.themissionshangar.com
John Derry 25 year old Christian. Lives in Swindon. Is in a Christian metal band and DJ's at Swindon Furnace.
Martin Parkes and Adam Gardner: Martin and Adam work for Christian Aid, helping people across the West Country think about and engage in global issues. They are both passionate campaigners, who believe together we really can make a difference.
Mike Ganley: Mike Ganley returns to Flame FM with another helping of local music from out there, it's all on the Crooked Road.
Rob works for BT and lives with his wife and two children in a village north-west of Swindon. He presented his first radio programme back in 1975 on hospital radio in Swansea and currently introduces a fortnightly request show on Sundays in Cirencester Hospital, where he is Chair of the Hospital Radio Station. he also produces and presents on 'Corinium Radio', Cirencester's community radio station. Rob won a New Christian Music Radio Mic Award last year for his promotion of Christian music. Rob likes digestive biscuits in custard!
Liz 'n' Chris Napier Radio has a lot to answer for in the Napier home - Chris and Liz met while presenting the Sunday Breakfast Show on Classic Gold radio back in the early 90's. Liz found Chris's sense of humour ("Oh, not my good looks then?") so attractive, she finished up marrying him! Chris also presented the weekday Breakfast Show in Swindon, and has fond memories of Wootton Bassett at five o'clock in the morning. The pair have since worked on a number of stations in the West Country, including the Christian mission station, Trans World Radio in Bath, and enjoyed being involved with Flame FM from the beginning in 2000. Be warned - their sense of humour is catching, and coupled with great music, fascinating interviews and astounding technical prowess, they will make your Saturday afternoons go with a swing!
Alison HancockA recycled teenager!
Ken Miles and Steve Dumba: Ken and Steve are members of Christ Church, Swindon, and enjoy singing together. They have entertained a number of organisations in the area.
Andrew BrewertonWhen the world around us appears to be out of control, step off for a couple of hours, sit back, tune in, put your feet up, order a takeaway and enjoy the Brewerton at Large show. 2 hours of the wriggling, finger clicking - your time. The perfect remedy for a mad Monday.
Enjoying retirement with all the opportunities it provides which includes getting involved in amateur radio (and learning to play the Banjo Ukelele!)
Michael JohnsonMichael is Vicar of Wroughton Parish Church, a member of Swindon Churches Together executive committee, a keen contributor to Flame FM and BBC Radio Swindon. In his spare time he enjoys driving and maintaining old cars.
David GrayDavid is a Methodist Minister based in Swindon. He has been a minister for 2 years after spending the previous 20 years working in the banking industry. (He assures us the credit crunch was not his fault!) Married with a teenage son David was born in South Wales though has lived on this side of the Severn Bridge for over 25 years.
Mike DeaconIn my second year in Swindon as Minister of Central Church and Butterworth St Methodist Church. Originally coming from a background in science, industry and engineering research, I'm keen to see our faith journeys engage with the real world. And now, as a minister, I encourage the Church to meet and help people where they are.
Dick Gray Dick is a Minister of the United Reformed Church serving in Westlea, a part of the West Swindon Church Partnership.
I'm 30 years old, really enjoy the fun and atmosphere of Flame and really enjoy meeting other Christians and people of other Faiths and hearing about their life and faith. I'm also a big fan of Christian music because there's some great music out there which is why I love doing this show.
Yemi Folayan & Laitan Williams: Yemi & Laitan - could be like Richard and Judy only we're both ladies, not married and we're under 30. We're fun loving young women, excited about life, in love with Christ and keen to show people it's not a drag being a Christian! Yemi is a professional PR practitioner and Laitan is an assistant psychologist. You've got to tune in to TMAI to hear our take on life - it might just blow your mind.
Bishop Lee RayfieldDr Rayfield is the second Anglican Bishop of Swindon. A member of the society of Ordained Scientists, Bishop Lee previously taught Immunology in medical and dental schools.
Grant BarnesGrant is a 33 year old South African who has lived in the U.K. for eight years.
He started his broadcasting career in student radio, before joining Hospital Radio and now Community Radio. His current show on Flame FM is 'The Sound Barrier' on Thursday evenings which features "The Record Race" competition with interviews and news and great Christan and Secular music."
Lindsay Shaw & Robin Sheppard 
This is Robin's second time around and Lindsay's fourth. By day Robin is a civil engineer and Lindsay an editor/writer, but they both spend too much of their cash on CD's, gigs and films.
Derek Collins A true thespian with a great voice Derek turns his talents to enlightening us on the mysteries and insights of the Celtic tradition.
Vanessa DenmanVanessa (also known as Nessie or Smiler!). Has a lifetime love of music, playing the guitar, enjoys theatre and gigs, treading the boards in amateur dramatics, creative writing, art and enjoying life in all its fullness.
Terry BassettI'm a fairly laid back Christian, who believes in respecting the views and beliefs of others, even if I disagree with them. A keen motorcyclist, I also have a very wide taste in music....Listen in to find out more.
Diane Charlseworth-Herbert: Diane is a professional opera singer and takes the opportunity to choose some of her favourite worship songs and hymns to share with us.
David Gibbs: David has been the Musical Director of Bath Road Church for over 25 years and puts the organ through its paces for our enjoyment.
Tom Benge: Tom lives in Swindon and is currently writing a novel based on his recent trip to Korea.
Phil WheelerPhil was born to be in radio. He has a huge collection of CD's and a vast knowledge of all things in the world of music. He is one of the leading lights in Swindon Hospital Radio and also manages to find time to provide excellent music as a DJ for parties.
John Marshall Well what can we say? John's endless talents are innumerable and include professional acting as well as being involved with several amateur dramatic groups and the Kentwood Choir. He has been responsible for getting the technical bits sorted for the station and it is down to him that we are actually on air (at least we hope we are/will be!)
Ray Bewes
Ali & Rob This is what cycling can do to you! (This is Rob by the way)
Jerry Roussell
Mike Barrett
Barbara AftelakWhilst I try and think of something to write in this space I can at least tell you that I am a frustrated musician - piano, guitar, sax and clarinet being just a few of the 17 instruments in my possession. The phrase 'jack of all trades and master of none' springs to mind! Although I'm not sure what the non-gender version of that is! I love dancing and am a fan of 50's and 60's music although I enjoy other more modern music too!
The director of Gospel Arts Manna, the centre for Christian Arts in the UK. Co-hosts include Thomas J Pickup UK and Kimberly Palmer-Washington USA.
A bus/coach driver for Megabus and Stagecoach Cheltenham. Hospital radio in Evesham,Worcestershire since 1993. Involved in the operating and installation of Church PA in Evesham. Hobbies include travelling and exploring,gardening,listening to music and walking.
Gian Falcone: Well, my dad would say a 'cocky little something or other'. In my own words I'm a local lad, a Swindon Town fan with plenty to say!