Chris Baxter

Chris Baxter has been in radio for over 20 years. Originally from Nottingham, Chris moved to Chepstow when he was eight years old where his parents ran a gift shop. His first radio exprience was as a presenter on hospital radio in Newport.

Having spent a number of years aways from South Wales and the West, joining BBC Radio Gloucestershire in 2010 was like coming home! He's worked in a record shop, commerical radio, as a TV presenter numerous BBC radio stations across England.

He studied 'Technical Communication' at Coventry University, where he learnt to write and design technical manuals!

He's a keen walker and has completed many long-distance footpaths, including the Cotswold and Pennine Way.

Chris is married with two children and lives in Stroud, where he's gradually exploring the many footpaths!