My First, My Last and My Everything

Tonight gave me the oppertunity to be a guest on a radio show rather than me have a guest on the show. It was to be something different so off I trundled into Abbey FMs studios earlier than usual to be interviewed by the Evening Show presenter John little.

John does a feature ona Wednesday evening called "My First, My Last and My everything" and has a different guest in each week to talk about the first ever record they bought, the last one they bought (or downloaded) and a song that means everything to them.

Its a great feature and I had the oppertunity to be his guest and you can download the session and have a listen by clicking HERE.

If you would like to appear on Johns show and want to get on his guest list then drop him an email to john.little@abbeyfm.co.uk and he will get in touch with you.

Late Night Phone In and Debate

This weeks late night debate centres around the following issues.

We take a look at Chivalry and ask if good manners are a thing of the past.

On the TV was Eastenders right to feature an abuse plot.

We take a look at online mapping compared to your average A to Z and ask if it is wiping out history

Are children given too much homework?

Are you a pupil, parent or teacher? Do you think the amount of homework handed out is excessive? Is

Email your comments on these or any other subject to me and join me Sunday night from 11pm on the radio to find out more

Acoustic Trax

The acoustic hour on the show is very popular and is also a very interactive part of the programme. Its good to hear acoustic versions of popular songs as well as new music by upcoming artists.

If there's any popular song that you would like to hear an acoustic version of on the show then leave details in the comments box and I will try and source them

Also if you play acoustically then get in touch with me. More info at www.myspace.com/billclarkontheradio and also www.youtube.com/billclarkontheradio

Early on a Sunday

Due to Mark being off sick I will be covering his early morning show on Sunday so if you are up and about from 5am then give it a listen this Sunday.

This weeks Late Night Phone In and Debate

Join me this Sunday (21st September) for a late night debate via text phone and email.

You can email your comments right now if you like or leave them on this blog and they will be used in the show.

Some of the things we will be debating include looking at the governments new deal to help people with rising fuel costs. How will this affect you. Do you think its a good idea.

Is the credit crunch harming your health? Should you "Heat or Eat" How has it affected you?


Also in view of drunken stupor. Have you ever ended up in casualty after drinking too much?

Do you think that parents should have greater access to sex offender information and will it ensure greater safety for children?

Email your comments on these or any other subjects you`d like to discuss tome or leave your comments on the blog and join me this Sunday from 11pm for a late night debate on the radio

Website reviews

Monday to Thursdays around 11.30pm I will chat about a website that has been reviewed and promote it on the radio. All sites that are reviewed will be mentioned on this blog so if you don`t quite catch the web address when listening to the show then you can always come here and have a scroll around and find it.

If you have a website that you would like reviewed then just get in touch with meand tell me a little about it and I will have a look and may use it on the show.

Some websites I review don`t always make it onto the show for a number of reasons but if I think they are worth a mention and I cant fit them in on the show then they will still get mentioned on this blog.

Get in touch now if you have a great website you would like reviewed

Cari Flower live on Abbey FM

Cari Flower played live in the studio tonight on Abbey FMs acoustic hour and the full session can be downloaded by clicking HERE. (Apologies about the audio quality and this was due to a problem that occured during the session recording)

Double click an image to view full size.

Cari has her own webspace at www.myspace.com/somecariflower




Meanwhile the video of one of her songs performed live in the studio is below and also available on youtube at www.youtube.com/billclarkontheradio

RUSSELL - Barrows Dog Walking Legend

This is something I would have liked to review live on the show but due to circumstances beyond my control I`m sorry but it cant yet be done. However, having known Russell for a number of years I personally feel that the website below is in good taste and is worthy of a mention on my blog at least. Having spoke to Russell he seems more than happy about the website even though it was put together by someone else.



The author of the site is quoted as saying. "It started about three weeks ago when a group of friends were slightly inebriated and discussing our love of this little tin pot, one
horse town called Barrow and we got on to talking about local characters and Russels name cropped up as he is well known locally by just about everyone in the town and is a local legend.

After talking about Russells zest for life and the love of his town and local area. this has given him celebrity status among Barrovians.

So what if he's not George Clooney? He is still that lovable friendly face and voice that we all know This is a man who is happy doing what he does, every day of his life withtotal commitment and a smile. how many of us can say that?

How many people say " I wish i'd done this or that" or "i hate my job".........not Russel.

He is affectionately know him as Mad Russ but you really have to wonder, are we the mad ones?

A facebook group was set up to celebrate and show appreciation

for a truly genuine man, one of the cheekiest and hardest working characters
to go down in Barrovian folklore.A shortcut to his facebook site is at www.southlakes.addr.com/russell

Visit the site and join the group if you have facebook, maybe
leave a russ - related story or perhaps even any photos of the man himself in order to pay homage to a true Barrovian. But please keep it and respectful because we feel that this man aptly sums up the mood and and community spirit of Barrow itself. We do not intend any offence to Russel whatsoever, we are seriously trying to give him the credit he deserves as seeing Russ out and about brightens everybodys day.


Russell - we salute you.

Late Night Phone In and Debate

This coming Sunday we look at the following issues. Email your comments and listen out theis Sunday from 11pm

THIS WEEK WE ASK,SHOULD THE STATE DO MORE TO HELP BRITAINS 6 MILLION CARERS..

WE TAKE A LOOK AT THE GOVERNMENTS NEW “GANG SPOTTER” GUIDE BOOKLET FOR PARENTS AND WE ALSO CARRY ON FROM WHERE WE LEFT OFF LAST WEEK ASKING THE QUESTION “WHO SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE FOR KEEPING OUR DATA SECURE”.

Cari Flower

Shes back to play acouistically this Tuesday night from 10pm live on Abbey FM. The last time she was on the show was on Tuesday 6th May and made a massive impact on the listeners. She is going away next weekend so we managed to slot her in last minute. Tune in from 10pm this Tuesday and listen to Cari Flower. More info on her at www.myspace.com/somecariflower

Late Night Phone In and Debate

Don`t forget the late night debate tonight from 11pm. Email your comemnts, views and remarks about anything you like ad we could be discussing it on air. Catch me tonight from 10pm on a radio near you.

Reeltime ceilidh Band

They played live in Abbey FM studios tonight and had an excellent welcome from listeners. They are a young group of 6 people who got it together and play a variety of instruments and it all fits together very nicely.

Chris, James, Anna, Hayley, Sarah and Carl produced some excellent ceilidh music and the session on the radio can be downloaded by clicking HERE.

Put together Two flutes, two violins a drum and a melodeon and add 6 talented performers and judge for yourself. I think you will be impressed.

To view the pictures full size just double click on them

There are two videos below both filmed in the studio live on Abbey FM

When you get a minute check out their website at www.reeltime.tk for more information.

The first video is the band playing together and the second video is Chris from the band performing solo live in the studio.


You can also view these videos along with other bands that have appeared live on the show at www.youtube.com/billclarkontheradio





Feel free to leave any comments





Heres Chris performing solo.

Reeltime ceilidh band

Tonight from 10pm live on Abbey FM. This blog will be updated witha new post soon after the show so check back then for details of how things went. Tune in to 107.3 FM around Furness or on-line around the world at www.abbeyfm.co.uk.

Also, if you get a chance, (nothing to do with my show but well worth a mention) have a listen to John Little on Abbey FMs evening show this Thursday from 7pm for an exclusive interview with legendary 70s and 80s singer BILLY OCEAN who will be appearing live on Saturday 25th September at Forum 28 in Barrow In Furness.

Tickets and more info available from the box office on 01229 820000

Sundays Late night debate and phone in

You can text your comments on the night or phone the studio from 11pm this Sunday or you can email your comments or you can leave them here on this blog and they will be used in the show on Sunday night.,

So then... Lets have a look. What we got lined up for this coming Sunday (7th September)

WE WANT TO KNOW HOW MUCH TIME YOU SPEND WATCHING TELEVISION OR HAS TECHNOLOGY STEERED YOU MORE TOWARDS THE INTERNET.

TALKING OF INTERNET WE TAKE A LOOK AT FILESHARING AND ITS LEGALITIES AFTER A RECENT COURT CASE FOUND A LADY GUILTY AND HANDED OUT A FINE OF £16,000.

AND WHILST ON THE SUBJECT OF COMPUTERS, A COMPUTER MEMORY STICK CONTAINING DETAILS OF THOUSANDS OF PRISONERS HAS BEEN LOST SO HOW SHOULD OUR DETAILS BE PROTECTED.

LOCALLY, AN ASSAULT ON NURSING STAFF AT FURNESS GENERAL HOSPITAL SHOULD NEVER HAVE HAPPENED. IF YOU WORK IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR AND HAVE BEEN A VICTIM OF CRIME THEN GET IN TOUCH WITH THE SHOW.

WE ALSO FIND OUT IF THE NEW POLICE STOP AND SEARCH POWERS WILL DETER KNIFE CRIME

leave your comments on this blog if you like or email them to me and they will be used in Sundays show

Late Night Debate

Tonight from 11pm talking about issues that were mentioned on Fridays post as well as anything else you would like to add. Tonight from 11pm