May Funk.

A slight change.

I have decided on a slight variation to Funky Fridays.

The show next week on the 25th of May will include these tracks....

Frank Wilson and "Do I love you"
Dusty Springfield and "Live it up"
Gloria Jones and "Tainted Love"
Willie Hutch and "Love runs out"
Chris Clark and "Loves gone bad"
Earl Van Dyke and "6 x 6"

And a few more...

103.2, Preston FM
Friday, 25th May at 6pm.

Dog & Partridge

As mentioned before, Sophia Wright will be appearing at the D&P, Friargate, Preston.

Listen

Aprils Funk, links and news.

A budding Funky Friday presenter

The last schedule has been extended for a month due to the recent demise of Prescap, Aprils Funk went out on 27th. I made a mistake with the dates for May Funk, it is not the 18th but the 25th.

April Funk Play it again

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Prescap  closed on the 11th of April. With the lack of funding, they have not been able to continue. Over the last few years, Prescap, inc Preston FM have helped thousands of people, including myself to realise potential within. The staff, all but Richard will be made redundant in the last week in March.
I must convey a big thank you to them, for their patience, skill and their belief in people. I certainly wish them all well and so very much like to see them in the future.

Preston FM will continue. A transition committee has been formed and will be run by us volunteers. There are legal eagles working on unlocking tied in funds, we are also in need of donations to tide us over. If you are able to spare a bit, pop into Fox Street. If not, please pass this on.
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Funky Fridays would like to introduce to you Sophia Wright. We recorded her at Meadow Bank Studios for playing in Aprils Funk.

 

Sophia Wright.
Photo Jackie Wright

Here are a the songs on  stand alone links

Hey Soul Sister and   Somebody Else's Child

Watch out for more from Sophia...soon!

If you cannot wait, she will be on at the Dog & Partridge on Monday 7th of May from 8pm...

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The Penwortham Pumpkin Patch is coming along well. A gift of 7 tonnes of compost from Global Renewables was shifted in record time.

Photo Jackie Wright
The next working party is on 12th of May. We will also be setting weekly dates as things progress, all the info will be on the SRTT website.

The Pumpkin Patch is off Apinal Close, Kingsfold, Penwortham

If you would like to get involved, have a patch of land in your area that you think could be used to grow vegetables and fruit, follow the link.

All are welcome.

Penwortham Pumpkin Patch

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Well back into the swing of things again. As the Council year comes to an end there are dedicated Officers looking at all the stuff that needs to be done before the end of the year. The Mayor Installation ceremony happens on the 1st May at 7pm.
For an agenda and further information visit Penwortham Town Councils' web site. You will find all the stuff you need.
There are many opportunities to get involved at the various committees, there are also external groups who look after parks, ponds and the war memorial.

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Firework night, probably Lancashire's finest free firework display hosted by The Town Council, the public raised nearly £2000. A great turn out and a great contribution to the Mayors Charity
The fireworks are still free and can be seen here  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S_ARJEiFnw

The Town Council has offices to let in their building, I did go and have a look, the smallest starts from £50 a week and includes many things. If you need an office or know some one who may do, give them a ring at the Community Centre


You will also find links to their Facebook site and all the info you will need.
The council meets the first Tuesday of every month, but, remember this is the Guild Year, so check the web site for details.

They are on twitter too  @Mick_Cronin
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Lastly, I have been running a feature on the Music and Poems of Britains North Isles.

In March we featured Fiona Driver who is from Orkney, April sees Fair Isles own Malachy Tallack
Tune in to Preston FM on Friday 25th of May for our next slice of the North.

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Free Stuff!!!!!

You can get a FREE home safety check by the Fire Brigade for FREE, did I mention it's FREE.

They will show you how to make plans incase there is an emergency, give advice with identifying any hazards and supply and fit a 10 year smoke detector. How good is that?

Call 0800 169 1125
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On line training
www.vision2learn.net are offering free online courses in Computers, Equality and Diversity and Business and Admin.
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NOT SO FREE BUT A GREAT OFFER

www.getonlineathome.org are offering a recon PC for as little as £99 (certain benefit claimants).
You can even pay via PayPal if you want, they will also do laptops from £169.

It has been made possible by a group of companies and Remploy.

You can ring as well on 03719 100 100

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If you would like to take part in Funky Fridays then contact me Keith Martin at shetlandpeat@hotmail.co.uk

March 2012 show (2)

March Funk.

Dim FB will not let me post this, so here it is.....



http://www.4shared.com/mp3/89I78aF7/funkyfridays_30march12_1800.html

Preston FM/Funky Fridays update

A budding Funky Friday presenter

Expect the excellent mix of old, new and international funk mixed with local news and events from South Ribble Borough Council and Penwortham Town Council.
Funky Fridays also has a Shetland connection and will be also linking to a few tunes from the Isles.

March Funky Fridays will be on the 2nd at 6pm and on the 30th at 6pm

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As you read this, Prescap is working towards closing on the 11th of April. With the lack of funding, they have not been able to continue. Over the last few years, Prescap, inc Preston FM have helped thousands of people, including myself to realise potential within. The staff, all but Richard will be made redundant in the last week in March.
I must convey a big thank you to them, for their patience, skill and their belief in people. I certainly wish them all well and so very much like to see them in the future.

Preston FM will continue. A transition committee has been formed and will be run by us volunteers. There are legal eagles working on unlocking tied in funds, we are also in need of donations to tide us over. If you are able to spare a bit, pop into Fox Street. If not, please pass this on.
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Well back into the swing of things again. As the Council year comes to an end there are dedicated Officers looking at all the stuff that needs to be done before the end of the year. The Budget was set and Council Tax levels were looked at. As with these things there are always ideas banded about, but those who have the most votes will always win.

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The Penwortham Pumpkin Patch is coming along well. A gift of 7 tonnes of compost from Global Renewables has made a big difference. There was a bit of a panic to clear it from the side of the road, but we did it.

If you would like to get involved, have a patch of land in your area that you think could be used to grow vegetables and fruit, follow the link.

All are welcome.

www.srtt.co.uk

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There will be no interview with the officers, two in one month would just spoil you. There will be updates for April also the need to get in your forms for the Penwortham Gala (PenFest), would you like to join the parade?

Firework night, probably Lancashire's finest free firework display hosted by The Town Council, the public raised nearly £2000. A great turn out and a great contribution to the Mayors Charity
The fireworks are still free and can be seen here  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0S_ARJEiFnw

The Town Council has offices to let in their building, I did go and have a look, the smallest starts from £50 a week and includes many things. If you need an office or know some one who may do, give them a ring at the Community Centre

The Town Councils details are on their web site at www.penworthamtowncouncil.gov.uk

You will also find links to their Facebook site and all the info you will need.
The council meets the first Tuesday of every month, but, remember this is the Guild Year, so check the web site for details.

They are on twitter too  @Mick_Cronin
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Free Stuff!!!!!

You can get a FREE home safety check by the Fire Brigade for FREE, did I mention it's FREE.

They will show you how to make plans incase there is an emergency, give advice with identifying any hazards and supply and fit a 10 year smoke detector. How good is that?

Call 0800 169 1125
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On line training
www.vision2learn.net are offering free online courses in Computers, Equality and Diversity and Business and Admin.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
NOT SO FREE BUT A GREAT OFFER

www.getonlineathome.org are offering a recon PC for as little as £99 (certain benefit claimants).
You can even pay via PayPal if you want, they will also do laptops from £169.

It has been made possible by a group of companies and Remploy.

You can ring as well on 03719 100 100

Oooops

Ah yes, a bit of a gap between posts.

I am still on Preston FM, though the main page I have been using is the Funky Friday page and now I have the presenters page up and running I use that.

the address is

Funky Fridays

Anyone interested in the Shetland link, we are still looking at doing this.

Please email me HERE

a different day

Due to the Tringe programming, Funky Fridays will be doing a one off live show on 2nd August. I will have Matthew Tomlinson from Age Concern and am waiting to hear from Jane Bell who has worked in Uganda helping kids.
Still a funky theme, my guests have been asked to bring a funky tune that wiggles their bum.

8pm to 9pm Tuesday 2nd August

www.preston.fm

Re-Launching FunkyFridays

Welcome to Keith on Preston FM. Funky Fridays is back with live presenters.

If you want to take part and are from Preston or South Ribble get on to www.preston.fm

Are you from Shetland in Preston or are you from Preston in Shetland. Let me know and we can get a interview for a pilot.




http://www.4shared.com/audio/wOtaGljV/FunkyFriday--KeithLize-27MAY11.html

Funky Fridays on PrestonFM: Febs Funk

Funky Fridays on PrestonFM: Febs Funk

Join Me on PrestonFM

Join us in January

Training for new volunteers

If you fancy joining the Preston FM team as a presenter, producer or journalist, then you'll be interested in the next round of training courses for new volunteers, which starts in January 2011. 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 covering the same content:

COURSE 1 - 10am-5pm on Sat 22nd, Sun 23rd, Sat 29th and Sun 30th January

COURSE 2 - 10am-5pm, on Sat 5th, Sun 6th, Sat 12th and 13th February

COURSE 3 - (Reserved for Under 25 year olds) 5pm-7pm on Tue 25th, Thu 27th Jan, Tue 1st Feb, Thu 3rd Feb, Tue 8th Feb, Thu 10th Feb, Tue 15th Feb and Thu 17th Feb

To apply for a place on one of the courses, please give us a call (01772 880791) or e-mail ( neild@prescap.co.ukThis e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it ). Let us know which of the courses you're interested in. You need to be registered with us, which you can do online using our on-line registration form.

The deadline for applying is 5pm on Monday 10th January 2011. We'll get in touch with you as soon as possible after that to let you know whether we can offer you a place on a course.

Funky Fridays Presented by Lize & Keith

Well, another show went out this evening, here is the link to it.






www.shetlandlive.com

New Show

I have teamed up with Lize, my partner and now co-produce and co-present Funky Fridays.

Funky Fridays with Lize and Keith

The above blog will take over this one.

Thanx for reading and hope you listen on

Keef

Preston FM - Home

Preston FM - Home

Grand Prize Winner | The Earth Awards

Grand Prize Winner | The Earth Awards


This is quite amazing.

Toms interview

My last FOA Show

http://www.4shared.com/account/audio/cAc0Pm4e/FOA-03SEP2010-10am-keithmartin.html?sId=TtFJsaMGT5dbVTnj

My Last Fresh on Air Show

Well that is it. After the hicups and gremlins it is all done. Lizzie joined me at the Discovery Center at Garstang and we had alot of fun recording the show. There are no edits, it is as live as a pre-record can get. The truth be known, I have not mastered editing.
I used to work in Garstang for Lux at the Green Lane depot. Although I had to travel 32 odd miles a day to get there and back it was so much more different than London. It was my first job since moving to Preston.
And now Garstang is part of another milestone in my life.

Gonna have to buy my own headphones and perhaps a good cd player..

Lizzie and myself have a regular show now, it starts in October on the 15th, a Friday and is on every 4 weeks between 6 - 7 pm..

Watch this space, or that one there -------------->>>>>>>>>>>

Introducung Moor Park, the next venue...

Moor Park is one the oldest and Prestons largest Park

It boasts 8 football pitches, 4 bowling greens, tennis courts, cricket wickets and 2 childrens play areas.

There are available cricket and football pavilions.

Another feature is the Serpentine Lake, set against thriving woodland.

Next to the lake is the Summer House and it has a mural painted by the students of Moor Park High School as part of the Art in the Park Project.

A car park is available opp. PNE on Deepdale Road.

Another feature is the Observatory; we will talk about that later.


Moor Park was originally common land derived from the Forrest of Fulwood by the Charter of King Henry 3rd in 1235

Known as Preston Moor, the area has been the centre of many of the towns historical and memorable events.

In 1642, a meeting was held on the Moor, attended by 5,000 people or more to hear the reading of the Kings Commission of Array. A disagreement broke out between the KINGS SUPPORTERS and those who favoured the PARLIAMENTARY SIDE.
A precursor to the hostilities that broke out all over the country.

Between 1736 and 1833 (nearly 100 years), an annual horse race was held. It was started at a large stone which is still there today.

The municipal Park was one of the first in these new industrial towns and was created in 1833 by enclosing 100 acres of Preston Moor, renaming it Moor Park
The Park was landscaped by Edward Milner; he also was involved in the designs of Avenham, Miller and Grange Parks.
The work was carried out by the unemployed cotton workers at the height of the cotton famine.
The total cost, a little over 10,500 pounds.

The sporting facilities encouraged a cricket team to hire them in 1867. The team was Preston Nelson, better known as PNE. A move to Deepdale Farm across Deepdale Road, changing from cricket to rugby and football marked the start or the Towns historic football team.

In 1907 Moor Park opened the “Preston Open Air Baths” to relieve the pressure on Saul Street Baths during the summer, it closed in the 1970.

During the First World War the park became the site for a hospital for the war wounded. At its peak the hospital treated 1000 men or more a year and closed in 1919.
During the Second World War it was the site of a Prisoner of War Camp, it is believed no one ever escaped from there.

The Jeremiah Horrocks Observatory was built by Preston Council, just in time for the 1927 Total Eclipse of the Sun of which it was reported that 30,000 people or more came to see at the park.
It was named after Jeremiah Horrocks, he was the first guy to observe the transit of Venus across the sun.
He was from Liverpool but lived near Preston after he left Cambridge.
The telescope is an 8 inch Thomas Cooke Refractor obtained in 1912.

Recently, in 1997, Tom Benson became the new World Record Champion Distance Walker by walking around the park for a total of 314 miles, beating the previous record by 5 miles.

The drainage was improved on the football pitches in 2003 – 2004 and after a fire which destroyed the old pavilion a new one was built and the new facilities were opened by Sir Tom Finney in May 2005.

In May 2007 the park played host to Radio Ones Big Week End. Attended by over 35,000 people from around the country.

AND

In the future the area will host PrestonFMs 12 Weeks of Summer at Preston College, Moor Park Avenue.

I have some useful dates and contact details, so get a pen and some paper and I will tell you all you need to know after the next record……



As I mentioned, here are some useful contact details and some other information you may be interested in…

If you would like to take part in one of PrestonFMs Public Workshops you only need to call

01772 88 07 91

The available dates, all in September are

Wed 8th 12 – 2

Fri 10th 12 – 2

Sat 11th 2 – 4

Tue 14th 12 – 2

Wed 15th 2 – 4


And

Fri 17th 12 – 2

You are also welcome to pop along and have a look how we work, you could even get a guest spot.

The opening times will be

Mon – Thu 10am to 9pm
(long day)

Fri 10 am to 5 pm

Sat 10am to 4 pm.

After all of that we have a rest on Sunday and wash our socks so unfortunately we will be closed.

Please check our web site for any updates or alterations

www.preston.fm

12 Weeks of Summer Project is promoted by the Media Trust through the Community Voices Program.
For further details check PrestonFMs website

To become involved in the workings of Moor Park you can become a Friend of the Park
Call

01772 90 64 71

for more details.

If you are interested in the Observatory, it is owned and run by UCLAN.

Information can be found by calling

01772 89 31 67

Bridging the Paranormal in Garstang

During the English Civil war (do you mind if I shoot you, well I do rather) GREENHALG Castle was besieged by Cromwell and his troops.

A member of the Cromwellian force was PETER “Hallelujah” BROUGHTON. A nickname given to him because he would shriek “Hallelujah” as he charged into battle.

In August 1644, Peter was enjoying an evening stroll. He paused at GUBBERFORD BRIDGE to watch the river gently flow over the large rocks below.

His gaze was diverted by a woman dressed in whit walking towards him.

As she drew nearer he was shocked to see that it was his wife who had left him 5 years earlier.

She too recognized him and embraced him.

The embrace was short lived as suddenly, from the bushes a man leapt forward and mortally wounded her with a knife.

The assassin, was a Cavalier by the name of RUPERT ROWTON.

Mr. ROWTON and Mrs. BROUGHTON had met and fallen in love and they married bigamously.

She had also been having a relationship with Captain LORD ALBIN, another Cavalier and on the day of her death had been on her way to meet him at the OLD HOLLY TREE INN.

After she died, the two husbands decided to keep the murder of their shared wife a secret and buried her on the Banks of the WYRE RIVER.

It is said that in August, each year her spirit comes to the GUBBERFORD area in search of her two husbands.

There is another bridge that has a grim tale…

Garstang Bridge is said to be haunted.

A woman was murdered there and extracts her revenge by standing by the road side with a hood covering her face.

When approached she reveals the white skull that is now her face.

And another haunting happens at the nearby St.Michaels Bridge.

Maybe better to wade across the Wyre….

Around the World

I am looking for interviewees from around the world who come from Preston or South Ribble.
I will use Skype or Ventrillo to conduct the interviews.
My last Fresh on Air show goes out at the end of August and I have thoughts of doing an monthly program.
Please, if you are interested please leave a comment of can you forward this post using the button below to some one who may be interested.
We could do a regular expat up date for instance.

Thanx