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Preston FM Supports International Women’s Day with special day of programmes |
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Preston’s Community Radio Station, Preston FM, is suspending it’s usual broadcast schedule to bring Preston and beyond 14 hours of programmes dedicated to International Women’s Day this Monday 8th March 2010 from 8am. Male and Female presenters join hands to help you learn more about the issues and stories affecting women here in the UK and around the world.
You can listen in Preston and the surrounding area on 103.2fm, and around the world online by clicking the “listen live” button above. And if you miss any of the programmes, we’ll be podcasting as many of them as possible here.
The day will include a special edition of our Chat City Morning programme, as well as discussions, debates, documentaries and even dramas. Some packages will be borrowed from other community radio stations around the world - but most are being made by Preston FM volunteers.
The theme for the day will be reflected in everything - the interviews, the features, the vox pops, the music, the content from around the world. Preston FM’s music team have scoured the archives to find appropriate and relevant music for the day.
Our International Women’s Day coverage is part of Preston FM's "Preston & Beyond" project, funded by DFID's Development Awareness Fund, which is helping local people gain a better understanding of the UN Millennium Development Goals and other International Development topics. More information can be found about International Women's Day can be found at http://www.internationalwomensday.com
Preston FM’s International Women’s Day Broadcast Schedule 8am-10am – Chat City Live International Women’s Day Special – Presented by Anthea Fenton and Margaret Walton
In a special live edition on of the programme, presenters Anthea and Margaret kick start Preston FM’s celebration of International Women’s Day featuring interviews with Women for Women International UK and Becky John from whomadeyourpants?, as well as special features and a guide to what’s on in the area.
10-11am – The Ton Time - Presented by Mac McCarthy and Margaret Walton
Mac and Margaret take a reflective journey back to life in a northern town in Britain during the 1950’s. The programme includes excerpts taken from literature, plus personal memories which all provide insight into the lives of women, and in particular those in Barrow-in Furness, in the post-war era.
11-12noon – Ladies in Lycra – Presented by Kez Hedges
Novice cyclist Kez Hedges investigates the world of female cycling. How can more women be encouraged to clamber onto a bike and just who are the heroines of the cycling world?
12-1pm – Older People Speak Out Celebrates Older Women - Presented by Sylvia Hills
Sylvia Hills presents a special broadcast of Older People Speak Out to celebrate older women on International Women’s Day.
1-2pm– Non-Stop Music Lunch – International Women’s Day Special – Presented by Preston FM
A special edition of Preston FM’s non-stop music lunch brought to you by Preston FM’s music team, a variety of relevant tracks to provide a positive hour of music about women and the issues surrounding them.
2-3pm – Celebrating Women of Colour – Presented by Susanna Bullman
Susanna will be profiling the accomplishments of black women sadly often overlooked in the media.
“As a mixed heritage woman brought up in a predominantly white community the lake of visible black and mixed heritage women has presented me with challenges, so I want to celebrate black women and start to redress the balance. As part of my programme I will be interviewing Floella Benjamin whose appearances on Playschool and Playaway where very significant to me.”
3-4pm – Women in Preston and Beyond – Presented by Preston FM and Other Organisations
A collection of packages, interviews and vox pops from Preston FM’s very own Community Reporters and from other organisations and charities far and wide, focused on women and the issues that affect them.
4-5pm – The Wild Side: Female of the Species Special – Presented by The Lancashire Wildlife Trust
Listen in for the Top 5 facts on deadly females in nature, a female themed family fortunes and a profile on the fantastic ladies we have working at the wildlife trust.
5-6pm Growing Matters – Presented by Preston FM’s team of under 25’s
A collection of thoughts from young people talking about women who have been a source of inspiration.
6-7pm – Dance Exposure – Presented by James Thomas
An International Women’s Day special, showcasing music from top vocalist, Jenna C.
7-8pm – Preston Arts Scene’s International Women’s Day Special - Presented by Terry Quinn, Mike Cracknell and Glenda Charlesworth
Interviews with women in various practises of the arts, reflecting the achievements of female artists and performers.
8-10pm – Transmission International Women’s Day Special – Presented by Dan Jones
Transmission will be playing songs about or by women and will feature information about women in music. |
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Training - winter/spring 2010 |
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We are proud to present the latest set of Preston FM radio production courses. The courses are designed for people new to Preston FM and give you the chance to learn all about community radio - from the knobs and buttons in the studio, through to how to prepare and present an interesting radio programme. Once you've completed the course, you can then continue to volunteer with Preston FM (if you want to) as a regular presenter, community journalist, production role or in some other way. All courses are free, and we can cover travel and childcare expenses whilst you're volunteering with us in most circumstances. There are three courses to choose from - all cover the same content, but at different times: - Tuesdays & Wednesdays, 11am-2pm, for four weeks, starting Tue 9th Feb (deadline for applications: Friday 29th January)
- Mondays & Tuesdays, 6:30-9:30pm, for four weeks, starting Mon 8th Mar (deadline for applications: Friday 19th February)
- Community Radio “boot camp” intensive course across the Easter weekend (Fri 2nd, Sat 3rd and Sun 4th Apr, 10am-5pm each day) (deadline for applications: Friday 12th March)
To apply for a place on one of the courses, please give us a call (01772 880791) or e-mail (
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). You need to be registered with us, which you can do online using our registration form. |
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 Preston FM was pleased to be part of an exciting radio drama project - Divided We Fall - which ran on air throughout February.
Starring Vincent Ebrahim (The Kumars at No 42) and Mina Anwar (Sarah Jane Adventures), the drama looked at the contemporary issues of violent extremism and how young people can get sucked into it. Paralleling the radicalisation of a young Muslim Asian boy (Ibrahim) and a white ex soldier returning from Afghanistan (Jonno), it explored what makes people vulnerable to extremist views and what alternatives there might be. Even though the drama has finished on air, you can still find out more about the project on the special Divided We Fall pages of our website - including podcasts, pictures, a plot guide and a map of the fictional estate where the drama is set. If you've been listening, please tell us what you think of the series by filling in this short on-line survey . |
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