Hi everyone,
On the show today we heard from Richard Watson of Transition
St Albans which is part of the Transition Towns movement. The aim of the movement is to prepare our towns and cities for the twin challenges of peak oil and climate change.
In the coming decades, climate change and peak oil will require us to radically re-think our lifestyles, and adopt a way of life that uses less energy. This will need government legislation, and it will need individual actions, but we don’t need to wait for either of those. Transition Towns is about empowering communities to pull together and start grassroots initiatives in their local areas.
Each Transition Town is different and develops its own set of projects. These may include community gardens, car sharing, insulation and energy saving campaigns, and even local currencies such as in Totnes. There are over 200 official transition initiatives registered, in Britain and abroad. Transition St Albans is an official Transition Initiative – the 196th!
For more information, go to http://transitionstalbans.org/. Transition St Albans is also showing a film next week at the Maltings Arts Centre about the organisation. It's on Tuesday 13th October at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5 (£3 for concessions) and are available from the Maltings Box Office on 01727 844 222. They will also be at the St Albans Farmers Market on Sunday this week.
Have a great weekend!
Neil
Friday, 9 October 2009
Interviews on the show yesterday....
Hi everyone,
On the show yesterday, Danny spoke with Tony Felps-Jones of Prospects. Prospects is a Christian voluntary organisation which values and supports people with learning disabilities so that they live their lives to the full. Prospects supports people to live as independently as possible and develop a wide range of skills. For more information, visit the Prospects website at www.prospects.org.uk.
Also on the show, Danny interviewed John Godman of Townsend Bowls and Tennis Club. Townsend Bowls and Tennis Club is one of the premier sports clubs in Hertfordshire with teams in both sports playing at very high level in the local area and beyond. Although the club was established in 1919, it has a new clubhouse opened in 2000, and has modern facilities. Whether you are a novice or a county champion, you can be sure of a warm welcome. To learn more about this organisation, visit www.townsendsports.co.uk.
All the best,
Neil
On the show yesterday, Danny spoke with Tony Felps-Jones of Prospects. Prospects is a Christian voluntary organisation which values and supports people with learning disabilities so that they live their lives to the full. Prospects supports people to live as independently as possible and develop a wide range of skills. For more information, visit the Prospects website at www.prospects.org.uk.
Also on the show, Danny interviewed John Godman of Townsend Bowls and Tennis Club. Townsend Bowls and Tennis Club is one of the premier sports clubs in Hertfordshire with teams in both sports playing at very high level in the local area and beyond. Although the club was established in 1919, it has a new clubhouse opened in 2000, and has modern facilities. Whether you are a novice or a county champion, you can be sure of a warm welcome. To learn more about this organisation, visit www.townsendsports.co.uk.
All the best,
Neil
Wednesday, 7 October 2009
Hold On!
Hi Everyone
On yesterday's show we spoke to Rodney Day of the St Albans Judo Club. We talked about the health & well being benefits of judo, the clubs recent tremendous achievements and how they are celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2010!
The club's members range in ages from 5 - 79 at the moment and they're always looking for new members. If you are interested in this club, why not check out their website:
www.stalbansjudo.org.uk
See you on the air!
Danny Smith
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On yesterday's show we spoke to Rodney Day of the St Albans Judo Club. We talked about the health & well being benefits of judo, the clubs recent tremendous achievements and how they are celebrating their 60th anniversary in 2010!
The club's members range in ages from 5 - 79 at the moment and they're always looking for new members. If you are interested in this club, why not check out their website:
www.stalbansjudo.org.uk
See you on the air!
Danny Smith
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Monday, 5 October 2009
St Albans City Football Club and the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust
Hi Everyone,
On the show today we heard from Barry Hilliard - our football correspondent for St Albans City Football Club. St Albans City moved up to 15th in Blue Square South league on Saturday courtesy of a lively 3-2 victory over Weston-super-Mare at a windswept Woodspring Stadium. The windy weather made conditions difficult for both sides but the St Albans team played well and won! Barry will next be reporting on Monday 19th September regarding the match against Newport County on Saturday 17th September. For more information about the club, check out their website: www.sacfc.co.uk
Also on the show, we had an interview with Danielle Porteous from the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. Danielle told us that from the 19th - 26th October, Will for Wildlife week will be taking place. This is a really important campaign to encourage people to make a will and consider leaving some money to a wildlife charity. These legacies are very important to the work of the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust who use the money in many ways including buying new land and to raise public awareness and education.
We were also informed that access to the 43 nature reserves that the Trust manages is free. You can support the Trust by becoming a member (giving monthly or annually) and will receive a magazine 3 times per year which will keep you updated on the work of the Trust. To become a member or for more information you can visit www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk or call 01727 858901.
Have a great week.
Neil
On the show today we heard from Barry Hilliard - our football correspondent for St Albans City Football Club. St Albans City moved up to 15th in Blue Square South league on Saturday courtesy of a lively 3-2 victory over Weston-super-Mare at a windswept Woodspring Stadium. The windy weather made conditions difficult for both sides but the St Albans team played well and won! Barry will next be reporting on Monday 19th September regarding the match against Newport County on Saturday 17th September. For more information about the club, check out their website: www.sacfc.co.uk
Also on the show, we had an interview with Danielle Porteous from the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust. Danielle told us that from the 19th - 26th October, Will for Wildlife week will be taking place. This is a really important campaign to encourage people to make a will and consider leaving some money to a wildlife charity. These legacies are very important to the work of the Herts and Middlesex Wildlife Trust who use the money in many ways including buying new land and to raise public awareness and education.
We were also informed that access to the 43 nature reserves that the Trust manages is free. You can support the Trust by becoming a member (giving monthly or annually) and will receive a magazine 3 times per year which will keep you updated on the work of the Trust. To become a member or for more information you can visit www.hertswildlifetrust.org.uk or call 01727 858901.
Have a great week.
Neil
Coming up this week.....
Hello everyone,
Coming up this week....
- Today we have Danielle Porteous from Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust being interviewed at 5.35pm.
- Tuesday we have Rodney Day from St Albans Judo Club being interviewed at 5.35pm.
- Wednesday we have the Film Guide with Simon Carver at 5.30pm.
- Thursday we have Tony Felps-Jones of Prospects being interviewed at 4.35pm, and at 5.35pm we have John Godman of the St Albans Tennis & Bowls Club being interviewed.
- Friday we have Pete Eddlestone of the St Albans Green Party being interviewed.
Hope you enjoy the show this week.
Neil
Coming up this week....
- Today we have Danielle Porteous from Herts & Middlesex Wildlife Trust being interviewed at 5.35pm.
- Tuesday we have Rodney Day from St Albans Judo Club being interviewed at 5.35pm.
- Wednesday we have the Film Guide with Simon Carver at 5.30pm.
- Thursday we have Tony Felps-Jones of Prospects being interviewed at 4.35pm, and at 5.35pm we have John Godman of the St Albans Tennis & Bowls Club being interviewed.
- Friday we have Pete Eddlestone of the St Albans Green Party being interviewed.
Hope you enjoy the show this week.
Neil
Playlist w/c 5th October 2009
Hiya Cats & Kittens (my greetings are getting worse, aren't they?)
Below is our drivetime playlist for the forthcoming week:
Must dash as there are literally too many things to do before the show, which starts in 41 minutes!
Danny Smith
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Below is our drivetime playlist for the forthcoming week:
Alex Cornish - Untied
Alison Krauss - The Lucky One
Aviv Geffen - It’s Alright
Barbra Streisand - In The Wee Small Hours Of The Morning
Ben’s Brother feat. Anastacia - Stalemate
Cerys Matthews - Arlington Way
Cheryl Cole - Fight For This Love
Chris Rea - Come So Far Yet Still So Far To Go
Colbie Caillat - Fallin’ For You
Foo Fighters - Wheels
Geoffrey Gurrumul - Bapa
John Fogerty ft. Don Henley and Timothy B Schmit - Garden Party
Katherine Jenkins - Bring Me To Life
Lisa Hannigan - Lille
Madonna - Celebration
Megan Henwood - What Elliot Said
Michael Bolton - Just One Love
Michael Bublé - Haven’t Met You Yet
Nell Bryden - Second Time Around
Nerina Pallot - Real Late Starter
Newton Faulkner - If This Is It
Paloma Faith - New York
Robbie Williams - Bodies
Spandau Ballet - Once More
Shèna - Nasty Little Rumour
Whitney Houston - Million Dollar Bill
Items in BOLD are new additions
Must dash as there are literally too many things to do before the show, which starts in 41 minutes!
Danny Smith
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Saturday, 3 October 2009
The Gig Guide: Friday 2nd October 2009 - Tracklisting
Greetings all,
So another Friday has come round again!
A big thanks to Andy & John from The Scratch for coming in and taking time out of their album launch party to talk to us. Check out their website for details on how to get their new album 'Whatever Happened To Friday Night?' - www.thescratch.co.uk
Tracklistings:
The Cautionaries – That Thing
http://www.lemonrock.com/cautionaries
Zygmunt Day – This City Has An Echo
INTERVIEW: The Scratch
'You Want The World'
TRACK OF THE WEEK: 'Teen Idol'
OUTRO: Franz Ferdinad – Take Me Out
The Gig Guide is taking a rest for a couple of weeks so it's hard-working(!) presenter can recharge his batteries. In the mean time, keep your tracks coming in and I shall look forward to hearing them on my return.
Arriverderci!
Chris
www.myspace.com/rvgigguide
So another Friday has come round again!
A big thanks to Andy & John from The Scratch for coming in and taking time out of their album launch party to talk to us. Check out their website for details on how to get their new album 'Whatever Happened To Friday Night?' - www.thescratch.co.uk
Tracklistings:
The Cautionaries – That Thing
http://www.lemonrock.com/cautionaries
Zygmunt Day – This City Has An Echo
INTERVIEW: The Scratch
'You Want The World'
TRACK OF THE WEEK: 'Teen Idol'
OUTRO: Franz Ferdinad – Take Me Out
The Gig Guide is taking a rest for a couple of weeks so it's hard-working(!) presenter can recharge his batteries. In the mean time, keep your tracks coming in and I shall look forward to hearing them on my return.
Arriverderci!
Chris
www.myspace.com/rvgigguide
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