On 31st January Bradley Stoke Radio is presenting the opportunity of enjoying six bands play live namely: Area 51, The Baronesques, Electric Midnight, Future Plans, Natural Tendency and Evie Miller, all under one roof, all in one evening!
Venue is The Lanes, 22 Nelson Street, BS1 2LE Bristol, and tickets are only £5 from admin@bradleystokeradio.org.uk
The celebrations of International Women’s Day continued as Bradley Stoke Radio presenters, Lucy, Rachael and Liz had a special ‘Ladies Who Lunch’ show Thursday tea time revolving around this momentous celebration of women all over the world. The show warmed up with classic girl-power hits, and Liz told us a bit more International Women’s Day(IWD) in other parts of the world, for example in some countries IWD is a public holiday! And did you know that there is also an International Men’s Day on 19th November?
The aim of this special broadcast was to talk to children about the women they love. To start us off we had local wonder woman Winsome, with her lovely son Jonathon. Jonathon told everyone at home that he had originally wanted to play Taio Cruz as his song request, but had changed his mind to M-people, as it was his mum’s favourite. A dedication from twitter also came in from a husband to his wife and newly born baby, stating they had a new Bradley Stoke Radio fan in their arms!
Winsome then spoke about all the local events that had taken place so far this week in celebration, including a Unity coffee morning, which brought together women from all different cultures and backgrounds to share a coffee and taste food from all over the world. Lucy described Winsome as the “driving force for all events on IWD”, which is definitely true after all the things she had organised not only this year but many previous too, including a fashion show last year.
Our next local superhero was Katherine, who told us about many more events that she herself had attended and loved. For example the photography workshop, that had gone down such a success that a few of the ladies wanted to start a weekly photography group. She also told the audience of the forthcoming Outstanding Woman’s Award ceremony on Friday 16th March, which celebrates the community’s most outstanding women across three categories and, as an added bonus and much to everyone’s delight, will be offering posh canapés!
The show ended on a high with the coming together of the woman present listening, and some singing along, to the classic ‘Venus’ by Bananarama.
Check out the What’s On Calendar for more IWD events running until the Awards Ceremony next Friday 16th.
This report was written by A’level Student and aspirating journalist Susannah Trowbridge – well done Susannah!
Bradley Stoke Radio in association with the Mercure Grange Hotel, would like to give one deserving person and their partner an early Christmas present of one night’s dinner, bed and breakfast for two at the Mercure Grange Hotel in Winterbourne.
In addition to the break, they’ll include a spa treatment, all beverages consumed and upgrade to an Executive room which includes the latest movies and media package.
Do you know anyone who has maybe not had the best of years in 2011 and could do with a treat to cheer them up? Or perhaps an unsung hero from the community working tirelessly to help others?
All you need to do is nominate them giving the reasons by email to studio@Bradleystokeradio.org.uk
Please send in your nominations as soon as possible as time is short! The closing date for entries is this Saturday the 17th of December at 5pm. The worthy winner will be announced between 6-7 pm live on air at 87.7 FM or bradleystokeradio.org.uk
Terms and conditions apply.
This week Bradley Stoke Radio begin training a new cohort of budding journalists, DJ’s and producers with free training at their community station based in The Willow Brook Centre. The course covers a variety of radio broadcasting skills from feature making, presentation skills, editing, production and interview skills. The community station welcomes new members offering the chance to train and become a presenter in time for their next FM broadcast planned for December 2011. The station is completely run by volunteers and broadcasts online 365 days a year with live shows every day and can be heard every Sunday 1-2pm on BCfm 93.2fm.
Chairperson Lucy Smith explains “We are looking forward to our next training courses, we have classes running on alternate Saturday mornings and another class on Wednesday evenings so that we can give as many new volunteers as possible the opportunity to get involved. The training is delivered by volunteers from the station who all went through our first training course earlier this year so it’s a chance for them to give something back to the station and the community. We are particularly looking for news and sports reporters to cover the many events in the community, so if you have ever thought you could do better than Gary Linaker or think you could be the next Gaby Logan or Trevor Macdonald this is your chance.”
For more information about training courses please contact admin@bradleystokeradio.org.uk or call the studio on 01454 616055 to leave a message.
Bradley Stoke Radio broadcasts online and can be heard on internet radio station providers and through their website www.bradleystokeradio.org.uk. Bradley Stoke Radio is a non profit community group funded by grants and sponsorship from South Gloucestershire Council, Bradley Stoke Town Council, Quartet Community Fund, The Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke Matters Magazine & Avon & Somerset Policy Community Trust.
Bradley Stoke Radio will be launching the first FM broadcast to the community on Saturday June 4th. From 10:30am Bradley Stoke Radio will be hosting a PA in The Willow Brook Centre Town square with music and entertainment and a free prize draw to win tickets to the Weston Wheel.
At Midday the entertainment outside will go live to Bradley Stoke Radio to launch the first ever show on air with fanfare, smoke machines and an exciting countdown to the launch. The first programme will be hosted by Bradley Stoke Community Radio Association Chairperson, Stephen Poole and Secretary Lucy Smith who will showcase the exciting variety of programmes planned for the coming weeks of their FM broadcast and pay thanks to the organisations who have helped make Bradley Stoke Radio a reality.
VIP’s including local supporters and funding organizations and press are invited to join the launch and enjoy a tour of the studio after the midday launch. Local residents and business owners will also be offered tours of Bradley Stoke Radio throughout the day to meet volunteer presenters and see what goes on behind the scenes.
Matters Magazines are proud to be sponsoring this great community initiative.
The popularity of the local Matters Magazines and the 2 community websites, www.bradleystokematters.co.uk and www.bishopstonmatters.co.uk seems to be spreading fast!
Hot on the heels of Points West presenter, Chris Vacher, who interviewed Jaci and Alison from Bradley Stoke Matters for a TV appearance aired a fortnight ago, local BBC Radio presenter, Kate Justice, dropped in today to speak to Kerry who runs the popular Bishopston Matters, along with Alison from Bradley Stoke and Little Stoke Gifford Matters.
Kate, who is standing in for Steve Yabsley this week, was interested to hear how Matters Magazines was first started by Jaci and Alison 6 years ago, after the pair recognised a need for a reliable and regular source of community news, along with information about local tradespeople and services. The publication which started life as a black and white newsletter with a circulation of just 6,000 copies per quarter, has grown to a group of individual ‘Matters Magazines’ which between them cover a massive 53,000+ households throughout North Bristol per quarter, plus an additional 4,000 households in Corsham, Bath. The interview was well-timed as it was an excellent opportunity to tell BBC Radio listeners about the imminent launch of the very latest Matters Magazine, Filton Matters.
The Steve Yabsley show is on tomorrow, Thursday 2nd June from 12 noon to 2pm on 94.9FM. www.bbc.co.uk
Bradley Stoke Radio will be entertaining shoppers today at the Willow Brook Centre, Bradley Stoke with music and chat as part of our pre-launch plans this week.
With just one week to go before they launch Bradley Stoke Radio on the airwaves – don’t forget 87.7fm – they are out and about to spread the word to let people know about the exciting programmes during the FM broadcast launcing on 4th June.
The entertainment starts at 10.00am in the town centre at the Willow Brook Centre so pop along and meet the team. There will be plenty of fun and a FREE prize draw – yes absolutely FREE! And you never know you may even get the chance to be interviewed by one of the reporters.
Find out more at www.bradleystokeradio.org.uk.
Bradley Stoke Radio is sponsored by Avon & Somerset Police Community Trust; Bradley Stoke Town Council; Matters Magazines; South Glos County Council; Quartet; The Willow Brook Centre and Southern Brooks Community Partnership – all working contributing together to enhance community spirit.
BBC Radio Bristol have announced that they will be joining the Bradley Stoke Town Council/Friends of Jubilee Green Celebration of the Royal Wedding on Friday 29th April.
With free entry to the event, visitors will be able to watch the ceremony on a huge outdoor 14′ x 10′ big screen TV. There will also be:
Community and commercial stalls
Children’s entertainment
Beer tent and food retailers
Free ‘wedding reception’ disco
2 Free puppet shows
Prince and Princess fancy dress competition with prizes
Local resident and BBC Weatherman Ian Fergusson will be opening the event and Ali Vowels from BBC Radio Bristol will be broadcasting her show live from the event from 10am to 2pm. Everyone is welcome to go along and meet the BBC Team.
Avon fire brigade will be brining two tenders and will be promoting fire safety. Bradley Stoke Youth Football Club will be running a tuck shop and Aztec Hotel and Spa – who are long term supporters of the Friends of Jubilee Green – will be bringing a ‘Wedding Cake’ for the community to enjoy. Starbucks will also be there serving teas and coffees.
Programme of Events for the day:
10am: The event opens with the stalls, children’s entertainment and the BBC begin their live broadcast.
10.15am: Free puppet show “Mavis and the Green Giant”
10.20am: Official Opening of the event by Ian Fergusson
11am: Royal Wedding is shown on the TV
12 noon: Beer tent opens
12.15pm: Free puppet show “Susie Sparkle”
1pm: Judging of the Prince and Princess Competition
Free ‘wedding reception’ disco
Free taster sessions on Jubilee Green
This programme is weather dependent and could change closer to the time.
The event is planned to be outside on the football pitch and Jubilee Green. If the weather is poor it will be moved to the Jubilee Centre.
Bradley Stoke Radio are delighted to have won a community grant from the Quartet Grassroots Community fund and are very pleased to say that they are just a couple of steps away from having a full time online radio station. The funds now raised will be used to buy equipment and enable the group to provide online streaming through their website and access for all to their programming in the new year.
The group is looking forward to promoting their programmes throughout the community and getting more people and groups involved in this exciting community project. The radio station has received much support from local businesses and councils and is looking forward to a busy and successful new year.
Final touches are being made to their training schedule for 2011 and the group hopes to have some exciting news about FREE radio training workshops very soon – watch this space.
Bradley Stoke Radio’s aim is to have a full time FM broadcast in June 2011 to cover the Bradley Stoke Festival and with this grant and the other support they have received they say they will now be able to achieve that goal.
Bradley Stoke Radio are keen to hear from local groups, businesses and people who want to be interviewed or are holding events which could be promoted on Bradley Stoke Radio. With a busy schedule planned in 2011 they want to involve as many groups as possible – their motto is ‘Your Voice, Your Radio!’
If you would like to get involved with Bradley Stoke Radio you can find out more at their website.
Bradley Stoke Radio Station is currently funded by South Gloucestershire Council, Bradley Stoke Town Council, Quartet and Avon & Somerset Police Community Trust.
BSCRA were at the Bradley Stoke Festival on the 12th June to conduct interviews and raise awareness of the new station. Stephen Poole, BSCRA Chairman, said; “The aims of the organisation are to enable members of the community to participate in all aspects of radio broadcasting. To build community spirit, create an identity for the town and improve civic pride.”
In line with developing community involvement, the BSCRA are working towards a broadcast date of early October. But, this will not be possible unless more volunteers step forward to help make this happen.
“There are many areas to get involved in apart from presenting,” said Mr Poole. “We have opportunities in Administration, Advertising, Community Engagement, and Grant Applications, IT, Marketing and PR, Production, Programming, Technical Support, Training and of course we need Guests, Advertisers, Supporters and Members as well.”
If you were interviewed by one of the BSCRA team, or want to learn more about Bradley Stoke fm then log on to www.bradleystokeradio.org.uk for podcasts, contact forms and further information.