Newsletter w/c 25 Dec

TALK BACK - NEWSLETTER W/c December 25th

Every Sunday we'll update you on the special shows on Secklow Sounds.

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W/c December 25th 2016,THIS WEEK'S PLAYLIST 

SPECIALS ON SECKLOW SOUNDS...

A HUGE HAPPY CHRISTMAS 

FROM THE SECKLOW SOUNDS FAMILY!

The Secklow team had a lovely time at the Christmas Party.

We wish you all a sparkling Christmas and a very prosperous and successful New Year!

DAILY at 4pm - DRIVE TIME WITH SEAN CALVERT

Get up to date news and information with Sean Calvert and Drive Time, daily at 4pm

TUESDAY December 27th, 7pm - LIFESTYLEMK with Audrey & Aysha - Seasonal Special (repeat)

We're talking New Year Inspirations this week.  What are your plans for 2017 and what are the latest tips from our experts on fitness, pets, family and love?  Tuesday at 7pm.

If you've got a story to share or something you'd like to say, get in touch with the LifestyleMK girls:

Audrey: @draudreyt

Gill: @gillian7751

or email: audrey@secklowsounds.org

TUESDAY December 27th, 10pm - "SOUNDTRACKS” with TONY CARTY  - OSCAR WINNERS

Your assignment, should you choose to accept it, is to listen to the Oscar-nominated songs from various years and decide which ones you’d have chosen as the winners in the Best Song category.  See how your selections fared.  And if you don’t participate in the choosing, well, just sit back and enjoy some melodic gems.

Soundtracks: 1 hour Tues 10pm, repeats Thursday 2pm, Sunday midnight and Mon 11am

Catch past shows on Mixcloud

A TREASURY OF FILM MUSIC:

The stock of ALL the past SOUNDTRACKS shows (over 200!) on a variety of topics RIGHT HERE

THURSDAY December 29th - Transition 3 - 4pm 

David Stimson talks business and young enterprise on Thursdays 3 - 4.

Tremayne Miller at the London Film Academy, : 6th – 15th January 2017

by Tremayne Miller

Tremayne Miller is a film writer and critic.  She writes for HeyuGuys.com and is a guest broadcaster for LifestyleMK 7pm Tuesdays on Secklow Sounds.

The London short film festival (or LSFF as it is more commonly known) is back, running from 6th – 5th January 2017.

Special Events will look back at “riot grrrl,” and how women took the music scene by storm, other youth and subcultures, both past and present – grime, Bowie and black rock.

The short film programme, stronger than ever, includes international material, as well as documentary, experimental and some kooky littl’ numbers.

I myself holding an interest in making music for film, and scriptwriting will look to attend the following seminars–

Scriptwriting ideas and development with The London Film Academy,
Music to make your short film look better with Eyehear and Immersive storytelling with hive and creative skillset.

*Money can be saved through a Filmmaker Industry Pass. For more information about the Event please click on the link provided

http://shortfilms.org.uk/

c. Tremayne Miller

Newsletter w/c December 18th

TALK BACK - NEWSLETTER W/c December 18th

Every Sunday we'll update you on the special shows on Secklow Sounds.

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E: radio@secklowsounds.org
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W/c December 18th 2016,THIS WEEK'S PLAYLIST SPECIALS ON SECKLOW SOUNDS...

DAILY at 4pm - DRIVE TIME WITH SEAN CALVERT

Get up to date news and information with Sean Calvert and Drive Time, daily at 4pm

TUESDAY December 20th, 7pm - LIFESTYLEMK with Audrey & Gill - Seasonal Special!

We're talking New Year Inspirations this week.  What are your plans for 2017 and what are the latest tips from our experts on fitness, pets, family and love?  Tuesday at 7pm.

If you've got a story to share or something you'd like to say, get in touch with the LifestyleMK girls:

Audrey: @draudreyt

Gill: @gillian7751

or email: audrey@secklowsounds.org

TUESDAY December 20th, 10pm - "SOUNDTRACKS” with TONY CARTY  - CHRISTMAS FILMS AND VILLAINS!

Music from Seasonal Films, plus various artists performing parts of the same song, an Italian composer and some unpleasant characters who turn up at this time of year.  Could make you wish you’d never been born.

Soundtracks: 1 hour Tues 10pm, repeats Thursday 2pm, Sunday midnight and Mon 11am

Catch past shows on Mixcloud

A TREASURY OF FILM MUSIC:

The stock of ALL the past SOUNDTRACKS shows (over 200!) on a variety of topics RIGHT HERE

THURSDAY December 22nd - Transition 3 - 4pm 

David Stimson talks business and young enterprise on Thursdays 3 - 4.

The Parks Trust Warms Up its Singing Voice for Carols at the MK Rose

By Sarah Featley

The Parks Trust, the charity that cares for Milton Keynes’ parks and green spaces, is getting ready for one of the highlights of its events calendar – the annual Christmas carols celebration.

This year, Carols will be held at the MK Rose, located in Campbell Park. The event starts at 3pm on Sunday 18^th December 2016 with a performance by Abbeys Primary School from Bletchley, and the carolling will commence at 3.30pm. Singing will be accompanied by MK Youth Brass from Community Learning MK: Music Faculty.

All are welcome to the Carols at MK Rose event, which is free to attend. Willen Hospice will be selling refreshments including mulled wine and mince pies, in order to raise money for the hospice.

Julie Dawes, Events & Recreation Co-ordinator at The Parks Trust said: “We can’t wait for our carols event – it’s a hugely popular Milton Keynes tradition and it wouldn’t feel like Christmas without it. Last year we were able to raise a considerable amount of money for Willen Hospice and we’re aiming to do even better this time! We hope to see you there; don’t forget to wrap up warm and bring a torch or lantern.”

The nearest public parking for Carols at the MK Rose can be found at Milton Keynes Shopping Centre, with just a short walk over the bridge at the John Lewis end of the centre. Limited blue badge disabled parking available at Campbell Park off Avebury Boulevard.

For more information and to download a song sheet please visit www.theparkstrust.com

Newsletter w/c December 11th

TALK BACK - NEWSLETTER W/c December 11th

Every Sunday we'll update you on the special shows on Secklow Sounds.

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E: radio@secklowsounds.org
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W/c December 11th 2016,THIS WEEK'S PLAYLIST SPECIALS ON SECKLOW SOUNDS...

DAILY at 4pm - DRIVE TIME WITH SEAN CALVERT

Get up to date news and information with Sean Calvert and Drive Time, daily at 4pm

TUESDAY December 13th, 7pm - LIFESTYLEMK with Audrey & Gill - It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

How to avoid Christmas excess, what to do with unwanted gifts, how to choose gifts, and tips to get you into the Christmas spirit!! Tuesday at 7pm.

If you've got a story to share or something you'd like to say, get in touch with the LifestyleMK girls:

Audrey: @draudreyt

Gill: @gillian7751

or email: audrey@secklowsounds.org

TUESDAY December 13th, 10pm - "SOUNDTRACKS” with TONY CARTY  - ARABY & BETTY GRABLE

Music from New Releases plus marking the centenary of the birth of Betty Grable.  There's also music for Middle Eastern fantasy, adventure and romance.   Into your tent I’ll creep.

Soundtracks: 1 hour Tues 10pm, repeats Thursday 2pm, Sunday midnight and Mon 11am

Catch past shows on Mixcloud

A TREASURY OF FILM MUSIC:

The stock of ALL the past SOUNDTRACKS shows (over 200!) on a variety of topics RIGHT HERE

THURSDAY December 15th - Transition 3 - 4pm 

David Stimson talks business and young enterprise on Thursdays 3 - 4.

Meet the MumpreneursMK

LifestyleMK had the pleasure of attending the MumpreneursMK Mastermind Club Christmas Party, and chatted to Bianca Chappell, Development Coach and Founder of MumpreneursMK.  Bianca supports mums making their way in the world of Self Employment and celebrates these truly amazing ladies and their business success.

Meet Bianca and some of the wonderful women behind these exciting local businesses.

Newsletter w/c December 4th

TALK BACK - NEWSLETTER W/c December 4th

Every Sunday we'll update you on the special shows on Secklow Sounds.

You can get in touch:

T: @secklowsounds
E: radio@secklowsounds.org
Fb: Secklow Sounds Radio

TO LISTEN: CLICK HERE

W/c December 4th 2016,THIS WEEK'S PLAYLIST SPECIALS ON SECKLOW SOUNDS...

TUESDAY December 6th, 7pm - LIFESTYLEMK with Audrey & Gill - Gender Wars

Does the glass ceiling still exist?  Are men and women still fighting for equality - or is there a darker competition afoot? Why can't we just appreciate each others' differences. We take a look at the gender wars on Tuesday at 7pm.

If you've got a story to share or something you'd like to say, get in touch with them:

Audrey: @draudreyt

Gill: @gillian7751

or email: audrey@secklowsounds.org

TUESDAY December 6th, 10pm - "SOUNDTRACKS” with TONY CARTY  - KIRK DOUGLAS

On 9th December Kirk Douglas is 100 years old.  We celebrate his career.  It’s a whale of a tale.

Soundtracks: 1 hour Tues 10pm, repeats Thursday 2pm, Sunday midnight and Mon 11am

Catch past shows on Mixcloud

A TREASURY OF FILM MUSIC:

The stock of ALL the past SOUNDTRACKS shows (over 200!) on a variety of topics RIGHT HERE

THURSDAY December 8th - Transition 3 - 4pm 

David Stimson talks business and young enterprise on Thursdays 3 - 4.

Spate of Vandalism Incidents Reported at Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve

By Sarah Featley

Bird hides at Floodplain Forest Nature Reserve, located in the Great Ouse Valley near Old Wolverton, Milton Keynes, have been subject to a spate of vandalism.

Although the area was only officially opened by The Parks Trust in August this year, since that time there has been a near continual stream of vandalism to the site.

This has included breaking the locks to the hides, smearing excrement around the hides, kicking the floor out to create large holes, damaging the shutters and guttering, and shelves being pulled off the walls.

Unfortunately, the vandalism has now culminated in the walls of one of the bird hides being used for air rifle target practice, with obscene graffiti scrawled on the benches.

The Parks Trust is working closely with Thames Valley Police to identify those responsible for this vandalism. CCTV cameras have also been installed in the area.

Rob Riekie, Landscape and Operations Director for The Parks Trust, commented: “It is incredibly frustrating to have the bird hides damaged so recklessly so soon after they were opened, particularly when we have had some very positive feedback from genuine users of the site.

“We are concerned that if firearms are being used, the temptation may be to target the many birds, livestock and other animals that are in the area.

“Examining the pattern of the damage seems to suggest it is being caused by people entering from the Haversham Road car park side of the reserve. We ask that other users of the nature reserve, and nearby residents, remain vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to either ourselves or Thames Valley Police.”

For more information, please visit www.theparkstrust.com