Hello everyone,
On todays show Danny spoke with Mark Clementson of Verulam Writers Circle. This organisation has been in existence for over 50 years and has around 40 members.
It doesn't matter how competent you are at writing - everyone is welcome - and the group has members with all levels of writing ability. Some members are just beginning to take the first step in writing whilst others have had work published, although to join you don't need any experience. The group meetings involve reading other peoples work and giving feedback, and sometimes feature guest speakers and workshops.
The group meets every other Wednesday at St Michaels Church Hall (near Verulamium museum) at 8pm. And on the other Wednesdays they meet at the Six Bells pub in St Michaels. The next meeting is Wednesday 4th November at St Michaels Church Hall.
Of particular interest is a conference the group is holding next year. It's going to be at the University of Hertfoordshire on the 20th Feb 2010. At the conference they'll have authors, speakers and workshops. For more information on this and for information about the organisation (including how to join and membership fees) visit www.vwc.org.uk
Have a great weekend!
Neil
Friday, 30 October 2009
Interviews this week included....
Hi everyone,
On Tuesday, Danny spoke with Phillip Kenchington of
AllAboutSt Albans.com.
On Wednesday, Danny interviewed Julie Littlemore of St Albans City Band. For more information, you can visit www.stalbansband.co.uk
And on Thursday, we had an interview with Jenny Nicholas of
St Albans Book Club. For more information, you can contact Jenny at jennifer.m.nicholas@gmail.com
Neil
On Tuesday, Danny spoke with Phillip Kenchington of
AllAboutSt Albans.com.
On Wednesday, Danny interviewed Julie Littlemore of St Albans City Band. For more information, you can visit www.stalbansband.co.uk
And on Thursday, we had an interview with Jenny Nicholas of
St Albans Book Club. For more information, you can contact Jenny at jennifer.m.nicholas@gmail.com
Neil
Thursday, 29 October 2009
On this week's Gig Guide - Fri 30th Oct 2009: Polly Poison and her Electric Antidote!
Greetings all,
On this week's Gig Guide we have the fabulous Polly Poison and her Electric Antidote on the show to talk about their gig that night at The Horn.
We also have tracks from 33 Revolutions and another of The Swanvesta Social Club's cuban-flavoured covers.
All this on The Gig Guide, Radio Verulam 92.6FM, Fridays 6:30pm-7:00pm
Chris
www.myspace.com/rvgigguide
On this week's Gig Guide we have the fabulous Polly Poison and her Electric Antidote on the show to talk about their gig that night at The Horn.
We also have tracks from 33 Revolutions and another of The Swanvesta Social Club's cuban-flavoured covers.
All this on The Gig Guide, Radio Verulam 92.6FM, Fridays 6:30pm-7:00pm
Chris
www.myspace.com/rvgigguide
Monday, 26 October 2009
The Gig Guide: Tracklisting - Friday 23rd October 2009
Greetings all,
It's good to be back after this brief rest and now we're back to full strength for the winter shift.
It was good to catch up with Paul Littler again and catch up with him about his latest ventures as well as hearing about the awesome White Rabbit gig coming up this Friday at The Horn.
Here's this week's tracklisting:
TRACK OF THE WEEK: The Fabulous Weapon – Alright Jack
http://www.myspace.com/thefabulousweapon
Zalinski – Alive
www.myspace.com/zalinskiband
Paul Littler - Aint No Need
http://www.myspace.com/paullittlermusic
Bebop & Rocksteady – No Long Time
http://www.myspace.com/beboprocksteadyuk
OUTRO: Foo Fighters – Wheels
Tune in next week for some more info on Friday's White Rabbit gig and all the latest music happenings in the West Herts area
Chris @
Radio Verulam 92.6FM
www.myspace.com/rvgigguide
It's good to be back after this brief rest and now we're back to full strength for the winter shift.
It was good to catch up with Paul Littler again and catch up with him about his latest ventures as well as hearing about the awesome White Rabbit gig coming up this Friday at The Horn.
Here's this week's tracklisting:
TRACK OF THE WEEK: The Fabulous Weapon – Alright Jack
http://www.myspace.com/thefabulousweapon
Zalinski – Alive
www.myspace.com/zalinskiband
Paul Littler - Aint No Need
http://www.myspace.com/paullittlermusic
Bebop & Rocksteady – No Long Time
http://www.myspace.com/beboprocksteadyuk
OUTRO: Foo Fighters – Wheels
Tune in next week for some more info on Friday's White Rabbit gig and all the latest music happenings in the West Herts area
Chris @
Radio Verulam 92.6FM
www.myspace.com/rvgigguide
Interview with Karin Williams of St Albans Citizens Advice Bureau
Hi everyone,
On todays show we spoke with Karin Williams of St Albans Citizens Advice Bureau. With Christmas and New Year not that far away, the Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for volunteers to help 2 days per week in giving advice. In becoming a volunteer, you would receive lots of training and learn about all sorts of issues. For an information pack, call in to the Bureau at 64 London Road, St Albans or email bureau.stalbanscab@cabnet.org.uk.
Karin also mention that around Christmas alot of people end up in debt. If you are considering credit the advice was always read the small print. Also, if you don't pay on time you can end up paying additional interest. It's also worth remebering that currently no legislation exists on irresponsible lending, so be careful and shop around if you're going to borrow money.
Karin also mention that as the cold season approaches, it's importnat to keep warm. If you find keeping warm expensive, you can always shop around for a cheaper tariff or even ask your current supplier about a social tariff. A social tariff is a reduced tariff for those who are sick or disabled.
And the good news is that from the 2nd November, child benefit will no longer be counted as income for those applying for housing benefit or council tax benefit. That basically means you're likely to receive more benefit.
For more information or to contact the St Albans Citizens Advice Bureau, you can call 01727 855269 or go to www.stalbans-cab.org.uk. For information on saving money and money related issues you can also check out www.moneysavingexpert.com
Have a great week!
Neil
On todays show we spoke with Karin Williams of St Albans Citizens Advice Bureau. With Christmas and New Year not that far away, the Citizens Advice Bureau is looking for volunteers to help 2 days per week in giving advice. In becoming a volunteer, you would receive lots of training and learn about all sorts of issues. For an information pack, call in to the Bureau at 64 London Road, St Albans or email bureau.stalbanscab@cabnet.org.uk.
Karin also mention that around Christmas alot of people end up in debt. If you are considering credit the advice was always read the small print. Also, if you don't pay on time you can end up paying additional interest. It's also worth remebering that currently no legislation exists on irresponsible lending, so be careful and shop around if you're going to borrow money.
Karin also mention that as the cold season approaches, it's importnat to keep warm. If you find keeping warm expensive, you can always shop around for a cheaper tariff or even ask your current supplier about a social tariff. A social tariff is a reduced tariff for those who are sick or disabled.
And the good news is that from the 2nd November, child benefit will no longer be counted as income for those applying for housing benefit or council tax benefit. That basically means you're likely to receive more benefit.
For more information or to contact the St Albans Citizens Advice Bureau, you can call 01727 855269 or go to www.stalbans-cab.org.uk. For information on saving money and money related issues you can also check out www.moneysavingexpert.com
Have a great week!
Neil
Interview with Peter Antram of the RSPB
Hello everyone,On Thursday last week we heard from Peter Antram of the RSPB - St Albans group. The RSPB St Albans group is a great way to meet friendly, like-minded people in the area while learning more about birds and wildlife.
This local group also runs events in the area. Coming up is an event called 'A Date with Nature' which will be held from the 9th November to the 15th November at Verulamium Lake, Verulam Park - look out for the RSPB caravan. Also coming up is a Guided Walk at Tring Reservoir on the 15th November which is a chance to view good numbers of wintering wildfowl including shoveler, wigeon and teal and perhaps a late migrant or two. The walk starts at 9.30am and is free.
The RSPB St Albans group also meets in St Albans on the second Tuesday of each month, September to May, at 8pm in St Saviours Church Hall, Sandpit Lane, St Albans. For more information on the group you can visit www.rspb.org.uk/groups/stalbans/
Neil
Playlist w/c 26th October 2009
Hi Everyone
Below is our drivetime playlist for the forthcoming week:
See you on the air!
Danny Smith
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Below is our drivetime playlist for the forthcoming week:
Alesha Dixon - To Love Again
Alex Cornish - Untied
Athlete - Black Swan Song
Ben’s Brother feat. Anastacia - Stalemate
Beverley Knight - In Your Shoes
Beyonce - Broken-Hearted Girl
Bon Jovi - We Weren’t Born To Follow
Cheryl Cole - Fight For This Love
Dame Shirley Bassey - Nice Men
Daniel Merriweather feat. Adele - Water And A Flame
Dionne Bromfield - Mama Said
Emily Maguire - Lighthouse Man
Ingrid Michaelson - Maybe
Jace Everett - Bad Things
James Morrison - Get To You
Jamie Cullum - I’m All Over It
JLS - Everybody In Love
Katherine Jenkins - Bring Me To Life
Leona Lewis - Happy
Michael Bublé - Haven’t Met You Yet
Michael Jackson - This Is It
Norah Jones - Chasing Pirates
Paolo Nutini - Pencil Full Of Lead
Peter Andre - Unconditional
Shèna - Nasty Little Rumour
Snow Patrol - Just Say Yes
Spandau Ballet - Once More
Stereophonics - Innocent
Will Young - Hopes and Fears
Items in BOLD are new additions
See you on the air!
Danny Smith
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