Katy managed Musica Music & Wellbeing in Dorset until 2018, which provides workshops for older adults, particularly those living with dementia. She continues this work in North Wales running Conwy Community Music.

She volunteers alongside Miles at the British Double Reed Society promoting all things oboe and bassoon! With Miles she founded the Blackmore Vale Orchestra in 2017, bringing a new chamber orchestra and high quality music making to North Dorset.

She has also been a guest conductor at a local series of days for wind players at St Roch Church, Pendomer and deputy conductor for Wimborne Community Orchestra in 2014. In Summer 2016 she took over from Miles as Director of Music of the Sturminster Newton Orchestra and said a fond farewell to the orchestra in July 2018 on relocation to North Wales.

She is currently playing with Conwy Town Orchestra and Bangor University Symphony Orchestra. Katy won a silver award at the Community Radio Awards in 2017 in the best newcomer to radio category – she is passionate about making classical music accessible and relevant to everyone and to prove it’s not just about playing symphonies.

She also loves gardening, driving her convertible and going to concerts.

Miles has been playing the Bassoon since 1976 and studied for a time with Vernon Elliot (who composed Ivor the Engine).

Miles was Band Sergeant Major of the Royal Signals Band and toured abroad extensively during his 22 years service. He now plays, teaches, arranges and conducts. He has directed orchestras, music making days and chamber workshops in the Westcountry and was the founding Director of Music for the Blackmore Vale Orchestra until relocation to North Wales in Summer 2018.

His passion is promoting solo contrabassoon repertoire. Miles is the founder of the Jurassic Bassoons Quartet and the ‘Everything Bassoon’ extravaganza, also he is Treasurer and Advertising Manager of the British Double Reed Society and has worked on community radio with Katy Ashman previously.

He enjoys tinkering with old landrovers and walking in the mountains.

Eddie has been a DJ for over 25 years having played in various venues including clubs, private functions and public houses. Eddie is very passionate about 'Community spirit and has always tried to create 'Peace, Love and Harmony' in the community through his music and has been on community radio since 1996 which began in Liverpool on the community radio station called TCR (Toxteth Community Radio).

Eddie has also co-presented on a couple of occasions with his best friend James Klass who was on BBC Radio Merseyside, and it was his best friend James who encouraged him to go into radio presenting.

His promotion for 'Community spirit, unity and love can be clearly detected in his music playlist which includes various genres such as Reggae, RnB, Motown, Soul and Popular pop ballads and motivational tracks.

His show 'Heartical Vibes' is a representation of this love for humanity,  community harmony and love and is aimed at the Heart, the Mind, the Body and the Soul. 

Eddie is a self employed graphic designer, printer and publisher of a local business promotion magazine called 'Bay Waves' and does his best to help promote the local business community.

All that's missing is a cape as he is a super hero to many, and always does what he can to help others as a truly benevolent soul. 'I try to live a life of love so that I can love the life I live'.

He is originally from Barbados, and tries to leave a 'little sunshine' where ever he goes and in all that he does." Come and experience some warmth, feel the love and be inspired... tune into 'Heartical Vibes' with DJ Eddie Ranking 

Her passion for radio came about in 2012 when she became a radio presenter for Tudno FM before joining Quays Radio in Manchester. She then went on to host her own show on Radio Glan Clwyd and has now joined Bayside.

During her third year in University Jasmine went to London to do an internship with The Sun Newspaper where her work was published. However she was always sure she wanted her career to be in North Wales where she was born.

Jasmine won an award for Best Online Journalist in 2016 and has continued her online blog since. Her blog covers local news as well as lifestyle content and has had over 25,000 hits so far.

Another platform Jasmine demonstrates her work is YouTube where she again covers local events and lifestyle.

Her online portfolio highlights her passion for mental health and autism where she writes articles on what it is like to have a sibling with autism. Her work regarding autism has been featured in newsletters for Carers Outreach.

On her show Jasmine will bring you up to date with your local events as well as playing your song requests – she is passionate about the local area and will therefore be happy to chat to you if you have anything planned. 

She is also a Coordiantor and has recently purchased her first home in North Wales and is planning her wedding with husband to be Ryan.

You can visit Jasmine’s blog here and get in touch with her to send your requests.

Quentin is married to Kate and they met when Quentin took part in a theological college exchange at the Church Divinity School of the Pacific in Berkeley, California.  Quentin holds degrees in both Music and Religious Studies from the University of Wales and is an avid organ enthusiast who loves to play whenever the opportunity arises.

As former Headmaster of Ysgol Pen-y-Bryn in Colwyn Bay and a very well respected member of our community, JR is a very valued member of our team here at Bayside.

His extensive knowledge of Welsh music both old and new is almost encyclopedic and his awareness of what is going on in our community is sure to be passed on!

Having been a music teacher for nearly 25 years, Pete has a passion for communicating the pure joy intrinsic to all genres of music, as well as encouraging musicians of all ages.

His day job as Director of Music at Rydal Penrhos School, sees him teaching, composing, arranging and improvising music, but he has also had two of his musicals performed locally; ‘Hot Wheelz’ and ‘Ebeneezer Scrooge’.

Like many musicians with today’s access to technology, Pete loves to make recordings in his spare time. "I have lots of hobby projects that I put onto YouTube, under different names; ‘LOBES’, ‘Ivor and the Discoverables’, ‘Pedro’s Recordshelf’, ‘The Eclectic Vibes’ ‘EOS’. I’m a big believer in getting the music in your head, out to be listened too".

A dedicated family man, Pete lives in Old Colwyn with his wife Eleri and three daughters and is delighted to be presenting Eclectic Arena.

"There are wonderful listening experiences to be had, irrespective of genre. Whether it’s a classic recording or a performance given in a local school, I’m hoping to present as many of these as I can!"

When she's not on the trail of great music for Bayside listeners, Vinca is a writer and editor for art and architecture magazines.

She also works on regeneration projects as part of the North Wales Development Trust, and can be found fawning over vast concrete structures.

He'll be looking forward to entertaining Bayside listeners and talking about the many wonderful things going on in the area.

I was a 15 year old kid wanting to be a ted but feeling I missed the boat. Then upon leaving school at 16 and working in London’s West End, I found that I hadn’t missed the boat and I was in fact in the middle of a rock and roll revival and by the age of 18 I became a DJ in The Minerva in Southend on Sea.

Now a lifetime later I am still playing the rock and roll music the only difference is that you can hear me at home on your Radio, mobile phone or computer.

Join me for my ‘Leon’s Rock and Roll Heaven Radio Show’ on Bayside Radio every Thursday from 8pm until 10pm and I will take you back to the 50s to the original rock n roll era and take you through the 70s revival, and right up to the Rockin’ scene of today.

Having worked with and seen some of the best bands around it will be a true musical adventure, I will play you the best Rock n Roll, Rockabilly and Doo Wop music.

It was in 1974 that Dilwyn began his association with the brothers, Emyr and Elwyn. Together, they created a series of successful Welsh Cabaret Nights at the Four Oaks Restaurant in Eirias Park. In 1983, they went on to establish a company to produce programmes for S4C.

As the media industry developed in North Wales during the 1980s, Dilwyn worked as a Production Manager on several drama and documentary productions.

During this time, Dilwyn also wrote the music for several Welsh pantomimes as well as signature tunes and incidental music for various S4C productions. From 1989 to 2005, he was the resident pianist at Bodysgallen Hall Hotel.

In 1998, he became a Lecturer in Media Production at Coleg Llandrillo where he worked full-time until he retired in 2016.

I love nothing more than entering the studio sitting down comfortably, putting on my headset moving the microphone towards me and pushing up that golden slider ready to present and fully entertain our localised nation!

You can mainly hear me over the weekends, so please get in touch by sending me a message to studio@baysideradio.co.uk.

Dale.

I love rock and alternative music, my favourite bands are Panic! At the Disco, The Pretty Reckless & Fall out boy! 

I have been heavily involved in radio since I was 15. My first taste of radio was when I volunteered on Hospital radio at Ysbyty Glan Clywd. I quickly fell in love with presenting and got myself two weekly shows on Tudno FM during my school years. I presented a Thursday drive time slot as well as co-hosting a late night show on Sundays at 10 til midnight! 

I then left Tudno FM when I went to Liverpool John Moore’s university to study Law. I instantly because a presenter on Looprevil student radio in my first year, Head of Music in my second year and in my final year I went on to become the Station Manager. 

During my time in these different radio stations I was involved in outside broadcasts, festival coverage, live performances and artist interviews and love embracing anything to do with music and live performance!

I’ve joined the Bayside team after a few years away from radio presenting and am so excited to be back on air!

 My full time job is as deputy headteacher of a secondary school.

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