Local Bands at the walney Bridge Centenary

I had the pleasure of talking to local bands and introducing them on stage. Most have played on the acoustic hour before and photos are below. Double click to view full size.


43p Short

Black Sanitarium

Crissie Black

Gwen Hechle

Walney Centenary Photos

More photos of the crowds at the Walney Bridge Centenary


Publish Post

More photos of the Walney Centenary Event

More photos of the Walney Bridge Centenary celebrations. Double click to view full size

Walney Bridge Centenary Celebrations

What a brilliant day it was. The weather was extremely hot, thousands of people turned out to the event and it was a full day of entertainment. Abbey FMs John Little took to the stage for a few hours, there was a talent competition as well as local live music throughout the day and into the night.

I managed to get photos and videos of some of the acts that were playing and in the evening I was on the main stage myself bringing on different bands and performers

Photos below are mainly of the crowds that attended. Will post more photos in a seperate post.

A Busy Sunday

Its Sunday which means a busy day for me as I prepare for tonights late night topical debate but before that I attend the Walney Bridge Centenary Celebrations. Hopefully I will be posting some photos and maybe a couple of videos of some of the acts that are playing as most of them have appeared on the show in the past.

If you have a bit of free time then get down to Walney Park near to the Ferry pub from around midday.

The end of the week

Well, its Friday and I have been on the mid morning slot for a week now and a very busy week it has been. I now get one day off before I do it all over again as I`m back on Sunday night for the late night phone in and debate. Join me from 11pm for that

More acoustic slots available

I am back on the late show from 4th August and there are slots available for any artist who woiuld like to come into the studio and promote themselves and play acoustically on the radio. Get in touch with me on 01229 808222 if you are interested

Walney Bridge Centenary Celebrations

This Sunday (27th July) is the Walney Bridge Centenary Celebrations. Abbey FM will be at the celebrations and you can meet the team and spend a great day out with us. Abbey FMs John Little will be comparing a childrens talent show and there are also lots of different bands playing on the day. Most of the bands playing have been featured on Abbey FMs acoustic slot and now its your chance to see them live so pop along to Walney Bridge this Sunday for all the fun and an enjoyable family day out.

Local website about the Furness area

Whilst I am covering the mid morning show then maybe you want to while away a feww hours looking at a site dedicated to the Furness peninsula and it has a very busy message forum as well as over 2000 photos of Barrow and the area dating from mid 19th century to modern day and is updated regularly.

The site is at www.southlakes-uk.co.uk and whilst you're at it have a look at www.barrowpubs.co.uk which is a history of every pub and hotyel that has ever stood in Barrow In Furness

And why am I giving you these two sites to look at..... Two reasons....

They're local to the Furness Area
They are both my own work.

You guessed it. I am the author, creator and webmaster of them both.

More Pictures of Furness Fest

Photos of some bands who played at Furness Fest. For more information and photos check ut www.myspace.com/furnessfest and www.furnessfest.co.uk

43p Short

ATLAS

Damaged Angels

Acoustic sessions in picture

Take a look at www.abbeyfm.co.uk and click on the photo gallery and look at ACOUSTIC and see photos of most the acts that I have had in the studio playing live on the radio.

Mid Morning Show

My first mid morning show that I am covering was on Friday and a very busy show it was. Lots of interaction from listeners and it was that busy that time just seemed to fly by.

All this week I will be presenting the mid morning show whilst at the same time taking a break from my late night slot with the exception of Friday nights retro dance party and the Sunday phone in.

Website reviews and The Bradshaws will return in August to the late show but meanwhile its Mid Mornings til and including next Tuesday.

Late Night Debate

I know I`m covering the mid morning show this week but the late night phone in and debate goes ahead as normal so please join me tonight from 11pm. Chat about anything you like.

Furness fest Live music event

Been back and forth to the fest over the last couple of days and managed to grab a few photos

My Schedule

So as not to confuse things (and I`m good at that lately). I said in an earlier post that I was going on mid mornings for a while and Denis was looking after the late show.

In fact, in addition to the temporary move to days I will still be presenting the retro dance party on Friday nights as well as the Sunday night phone in.

First Mid Morning show

Well, to be honest, it isnt my first ever mid morning show as I have covered this in the past mainly on Bank Holidays.

It was a busy, (very busy) show, lots of texts and interaction from the listeners. Not sure if that is the norm for this show or whether it was because it was the weekend coming up.

Lets see what Monday's show brings

Furness Fest starts today

Its a live event over a 3 day period and it starts today from midday. More info at www.furnessfest.co.uk I will be there at some point so if you see me then pop up and say hello.

Holiday cover

Thats it for me now on the late show as I take a break from it as I move onto the Lunchtime show for a little while. Join me later today from 10am and all week next week from 10am as well as the Monday and tuyuesday the week after.

Denis Horan will be looking after things on the late show for me and I will be back on the late show from Wednesday 30th July.

Furness Fest [Setting it all up]

Today I spent a little time on the site of Furness Fest. Work is going on round the clock to set everything up and in its early stages I took the following pictures of the site.




The location sets the scene for a backdrop of the beautiful Furness Peninsula with some magnificent views.



Double click any photo to view full size

David Duffin

Live tonight from 10pm David Duffin, acoustic guitarist and vocalist in the studio playing and chatting about the upcoming Walney Bridge Centenary.

The session can be downloaded Here

Tongue Tide

Jodi and Ali (Aka Tongue Tide) back on the show to promote their upcoming "Twisted cabaret" gig at Ulverston Sports Club on Friday 25th July. More info at www.myspace.com/tonguetideuk

The full session is available for download HERE.

A video of Tongue Tide peforming "The Irish Ballad" live in the studio is below.

Crissie Black

Live tonight from 10pm Crissie Black talked about her music and was joined by Carl Hallows to talk about Furness Fest.


The session can be downloaded by clicking HERE.





Double click the photos to view full size and you can find out more about Crissie at www.myspace.com/crissieblack

ATLAS

Atlas had such a good response last time they were on the show that they have been invited back to play and talk about the upcoming Furness Fest.

They played live on the show, talked about their influences and we linked up live with Carl Hallows who was on the site at Furness Fest preparing for this weekends big events.

Double click the photo for full size. A download of the full session is available HERE and a video recorded live in the studio is below.

Late Night Debate

Tonight from 11pm join me on the phones, text and by email for more topical issues to be discussed as well as anything else you would like to add.

Furness Fest [1 week to go]

Tune in all week this week coming as we have local live acoustic sessions in the studio from bands performing at Furness Fest. One week to go and more information can be found at www.furnessfest.co.uk

Holidays

Starting next Monday (21st July) til Tuesday 29th July Denis Horan will be looking after things on the late show whilst I move onto the Mid Morning Show during this time, so that means if you want to hear me then you need to tune in between 10am and 2pm Monday to Friday.

The Sunday Night phone in and debate will continue as normal and so will the Friday Night Retro Dance Party

Back on the late show on Wednesday 30th July with a new look to part of the show.

Note that all the usual features on the late show will be suspended until I return

43p Short

43p Short back on the radio promoting themselves and Furness fest on the acoustic slot


Double click the photo to view full size. Download the session recorded live in the studio from HERE. A video of them performing one of their songs called "If I Were You" is below.

Jonny Regan

Hes back, very popular with listeners and will be playing Furness Fest.

Jon did a live acoustic session in the studio and chatted about the "fest" which is getting nearer the date. 18th 19th and 20th July at Sinkfall Farm.


A video of one of his songs performed live in the studio at Abbey FM is below.

The full acoustic session is available for download from HERE

Double click on the photo for a full size image

The talented Jon Byrne

Tonight from 10pm live from Abbey FM studios, Jon Byrne made a welcome return to the airwaves playing acoustically. The last time he was on Abbey FM was April 2007 and since then he has gone from strength to strength playing all over the UK, more notably in the London area.


He is now signed to a record label and the whole session live on Abbey FMs acoustic hour is available for download HERE.

Double click on the photo to view full size.

A video of one of his songs recorded live in the Abbey FM studios is below.

Allan Hannath returns to the studio

His second live session on Abbey FM due to demand from listeners from 10pm on the acoustic hour. Allan came to the studio from Ambleside where he currently lives.

The full radio session is available for download by clicking HERE and if you double click the photo you will then see it as full size.



A video of one of his songs performed live in the studio is below

Help Stop Bullying.- Late Night debate

This weeks late night debate and phone in attracted a very large number of comments, especially when we got onto the subject of bullying and I did promise to look into it a little further and see where help is available.

First of all a big thankyou to the young girl who came forward to tell her story on the radio. I promised you anonymity and it will stay that way. The discussion sparked a large response and other people contacted the show saying they were vistims of bullying and telling their stories.

Now, I want you to read on and see if this helps you.

Bullying can be a complex issue for parents of children with special needs. Things like language delays, academic frustrations, motor-skill problems, lack of understanding of social cues, and sensory-integration issues can make kids bigger targets for teasing, but they can also cause them to set themselves up for teasing, as well as do things that are perceived as bullying to others.

Check out www.stopbullyingnow.hrsa.gov

One thing I like about the Stop Bullying Now! site is that it regards all aspects of bullying and offers suggestions equally to those who bully, those who watch bullying, and those who bully. The lines between those groups are often not as rigid as many anti-bullying programs make them out to be, and the videos and other resources on this site work to help students think these issues through and understand what others may be feeling.

Hope this information helps

Walney Carnival

Walney Carnival was a good turn out but the weather was mixed. Dry, wet and very wet. People still turned out to watch and it was a good day all round.

Friends of Furness Fest 2008 Live Music & Arts Festival,

More live acoustic acts coming on the show. promoting Furness Fest which is not too far away now and also promoting the live acts that will be appearing live at Furness Fest. Tune in Monday to Thursdays for the next 2 weeks for local live music

The weekend

Busy weekend for me. Starting tonight from 10pm with the retro dance party and on Sunday it is Walney Carnival so hope to see you there.

A change to the advertised line up.

With Furness Fest on the way and the walney Bridge Centenary celebrations some artists have found it hard to play on the radio whilst other gigs are on and this means a lot of swapping about but we finally got there.

The current line up is detailed below:-

ACOUSTIC SESSIONS JULY and AUGUST 2008

Mon 7th July ALLAN HANNATH
Tue 8th July JON BYRNE
Wed 9th July JONNY REGAN / CARL HALLOWS
Thu 10th July 43p SHORT
Mon 14th July ATLAS
Thu 15th July CRISSIE BLACK
Wed 16th July TONGUE TIDE
Thu 17th July DAVID DUFFIN
Mon 4th Aug FOR-PLAY

Local Bands on Abbey Acoustic tonight

Tonight from 10pm features a host of local talent playing on Abbey FMs acoustic hour between 10pm and 11pm. Listen out for Tongue Tide, 43p Short, The prophets, Gwen hechle, Louise Mary Martin, jon Regan, Atlas and Crissie Black

Jon Byrne returns to the airwaves

A special one off acoustic session live on Abbey FMs acoustic hour with Jon Byrne.

Jon Byrne's live performances have to be seen to be believed; with exuberant foot stomping, anarchic personality syndrome and broken strings. He then cleverley whisks you off into a seemingly tranquil state that leads you into a false sense of security by giving you soft tones, fragile heart strings and emotional roller coasters, before slapping you in the face once again with the honest realism of social degeneration and urban cataclysm. Jon Byrne is a 'finger on the trigger' zeitgeist troubadour.

Check out his website at www.myspace.com/jonbyrnemusic and tune into Abbey FMs acoustic Hour this Tuesday 8th July from 10pm

Jon has been living and playing down in London and is back in Barrow for a very short time and its a pleasure to have him back on the radio to talk about his life and loves of music as well as playing his songs.

Louise Mary Martin

Louise Mary Martin made their 2nd appearance on the acoustic slot, talking about their music and playing live on the radio. Chatting about Furness Fest and other upcoming gigs. Find out more at their website www.myspace.com/louisemarymartin .

Double click the photo for full size.



The whole session can be downloaded by clicking HERE.

A video of one of the songs performed live in the studio is below.

Various local acoustic acts on the show

Thursday (3rd July) acoustic hour will showcase local talent and you can tune in and hear songs from local musicians, Tongue Tide, Gwen hechle, Louise Mary Martin, 43p Short, Atlas, Codejak, Crissie Black, Jon Regan and The prophets between 10pm and 11pm.

Gwen Hechle

Gwens back on the radio and she loves every minute of it. Live from 10pm she sang, played, chatted and performed very well.

Double click on the photo to view full size

Check Gwen out at her myspace site which is www.myspace.com/gwenhechle


The full session can be download by clicking HERE and a video of "The Old Lady" song is below.

Your Intentions

New to the late show, a local band called Your Intentions played live on the acoustic hour. The response by text was overwhelming and they are playing at the Walney Bridge Centenary on 27th July so go along and see them there.







The whole session on the radio is available for download by clicking HERE

A video of one of their songs recorded live in the studios is below.

Double click on the images to view full size

Sunday Night topical debate

What a busy night. The late night topical debate has really took off, talking and arguing about whatever you want to discuss. Thanks to all the callers, people who emailed and texted in and thanks to those people who took time out to talk to me on the streets of Barrow about issues that they wanted to bring up.

Join me next Sunday and we will do it again. If you want to email your issues, points, feelings, thoughts etc etc to me for broadcast on the show then email bill@abbeyfm.co.uk Also you can leave comments at the end of this post.

Meanwhile, have your say on any issue you like. Email me as mentioned above or on the night you can telephone the studio on 0871 900 1073, don't worry, we wont put you on the radio if you dont want to go on. You can also text in on the night which sees to be the most populest way of interacting with the show at the moment. Do it on the night to 07799 09 29 05

Do you have any ideas for next weeks show or the one after. Do you want to have your voice heard or your comments commented on, then email me now or leave comments below.

Local Issues

Tonights late night phone in and debate is focused locally on Barrow and asks, "Has Barrow lost its identity" Things such as marshes pop, The old Cream and white buses, Bruccis etc etc. ANy memories on this then leave them as comments please

Barrow Carnival

Today was Barrow Carnival and I couldnt be there due to the fact that yesterday I was in hospital for an endoscopy and was under sedation so couldnt work and needed to work today instead to make up any losses. Ulverston Carnival is next Saturday and Walney carnival is next Sunday.

Oh.. and regards the outcome of my endoscopy, I didnt get the answer that I would have liked from the specialist but hey, ho.. life goes on for now.

More line up changes to acoustic session.

After a reshuffle and also more acts wanting to come on the show the new list is as follows.

MONDAY 30th JUNE 2008 --> YOUR INTENTIONS
TUESDAY 1st JULY 2008 --> GWEN HECHLE
WEDNESDAY 2nd JULY 2008 --> LOUISE MARY MARTIN
MONDAY 7th JULY 2008 --> ALLAN HANNATH
WEDNESDAY 9th JULY 2008 --> JONNY REGAN and CARL HALLOWS
THURSDAY 10th JULY 2008 --> 43p SHORT
TUESDAY 15th JULY 2008 --> CRISSIE BLACK
WEDNESDAY 16th JULY 2008 --> TONGUE TIDE - The Twisted Cabaret
THURSDAY 17th JULY 2008 --> DAVID DUFFIN
MONDAY 4th AUGUST 2008 --> FOR-PLAY

Furness Fest [3 weeks to go]

Carl Hallows from Furness Fest with all the latest news and gossip will be on the show from 10pm

Another reshuffle of the bands

Some bands couldnt make the dates they originally wanted due to last minute gigs or holidays so the line up has been reshuffled again.

The current line up as of today is

Thu 26th June CARL HALLOWS
Mon 30th June YOUR INTENTIONS
Tue 1st July GWEN HECHLE
Wed 2nd July LOUISE M MARTIN
Thu 10th July 43p SHORT
Tue 15th July CRISSIE BLACK
Wed 16th July TONGUE TIDE
Thu 17th July DAVID DUFFIN


Dates are still available for live acoustic sessions. If you are interested then get in touch. Call me direct 01229 808222 and leave a message.

The following Dates are available at the time of writing this.

Mon 7th July
Tue 8th July
Wed 9th July
Mon 14th july

ATLAS

Local Band ATLAS made their radio debut in Abbey FMs studios tonight and the session can be downloaded HERE.

A video of one of their songs recorded live in the studio is below.

Double click the photo to view full size.

Holiday cover

It appears that from around 18th july I will not be presenting the late show for a week and a bit as I am covering the mid morning show from 10am to 2pm so between the 18th and 29th July you will find me there. The late night phone in on Sunday night will continue as normal but please remember that the phone in and debate does not go out on Bank Holidays and we have one of them coming up at the end of August

Acoustic Reshuffle

Due to a bit of a change around and holiday cover coming up I have had to do a slight reshuffle with some of the acts I have lined up for the late show. The current line up as of todays date is as follows

Mon 23rd June ATLAS
Thu 26th June CARL HALLOWS
Mon 30th June YOUR INTENTIONS
Tue 1st July GWEN HECHLE
Wed 2nd July LOUISE M MARTIN
Thu 3rd July 43p SHORT
Thu 15th July CRISSIE BLACK
Wed 16th July TONGUE TIDE


Dates are still available for live acoustic sessions. If you are interested then get in touch. Call me direct 01229 808222 and leave a message.

The following Dates are available at the time of writing this.

Tue 24th June
Wed 25th June

Mon 7th July
Tue 8th July
Mon 14th july
Thu 17th July

Askam Carnival

It took place today and unfortunately rained. I couldnt make it due to work commitments and if you missed Askam Carnival then theres also Barrows in a weeks time. I wont be at that one either as I am in hospital the day before and need to work to make up lost revenue. Oh well. Looking forward to The Walney One in July.

This Weekend

Seems a bit of a change around with the schedule for Saturday as Colin is now on 5am-8am then Denis from 8am til Midday. John is standing in for Gary Young on Saturday Sport bringing you all the latest in local and national sporting events.

This Saturday also sees the team at Askam Carnival. So get yourself along, grab a car sticker and say hello

The Prophets

Tonight from 10pm live on Abbey Fms acoustic slot. "The Prophets". Talking about their love of music, Furness Fest and playing live and acoustically on the radio.

They have new material and played it on the show.

The whole session live on Abbey FM is available for download HERE


View the video of The Prophets performing one of their new songs that was filmed live in the studio tonight.

Furness Fest (only 4 weeks to go)

Carl Hallows joins me in the studio tonight from 10pm to talk about local acts appearing live at Furness Fest. Find out more at their website www.furnessfest.co.uk

Friends of Furness Fest 2008 Live Music & Arts Festival,

It's been a long time since the early festival news bulletins kind of ground to a halt due to increasingly limited time to write them! However as we quickly approach the festival date, it gives me great pleasure to announce details of the Official Furness Fest 2008 Live Music & Arts Festival Launch Party!!

The evening of Thursday 3rd July will see a great evening of live music, fun and frolics as the Furness Fest Team throw a gig for everyone who is connected to or just interested in the event!

Our chosen venue for the evening will be The Nines, Barrow in Furness - a prime nightspot with a growing focus on live music.

We'll be holding FREE prize draws for Furness Fest tickets and tour shirts and we'll be around to answer all your questions about this exciting and brand new event.

And the best thing is it will be FREE entry!

Come along from 8pm and help us to make it a night to remember!

For more details contact The Nines, Dalkieth St, Barrow in Furness,

Best regards,

The Furness Fest 2008 Team

If you require more info then contact Carl Hallows on 079580 70338 or Email: furnessfest@aol.com
www.furnessfest.co.uk
www.myspace.com/furnessfest

New text Number

077 99 09 29 05 is the new text number and it seems listeners have took to it straight away due to the high volume of texts received on Sunday nights late night debate.

Its the new text number and the only text number in use for the studio so delete any other text number you may have.

Late Night Debate at New Time

Sunday Nights late night debate and phone in now kicks off at 11pm. Phone lines and text numbers are open from 10pm and you can text or telephone us about anything you would like to mention on the radio and we will call you back after 11pm.

To get in touch with the show and have your say on anything you like you can do it in the following ways

On the night from 10pm
Telephone 01229 845888 and register your call and we will ring you back.
Text your comments on any issue to 077 99 09 29 05 (Note, its a new text number)

24hrs a day you can put your point across by emailing it to bill@abbeyfm.co.uk or you can leave a voice message on 01229 808222

All telephone numbers are charged at normal rates.

Alternatively you can use the good old fashioned method and put pen to paper and write to me at this address

Bill Clark
The Late Show
Abbey FM
22A Duke Street
Barrow In Furness
Cumbria
LA14 1HH

Live Acoustic sessions on Abbey FM

The following acts have been lined up for an acoustic session on Abbey FM. They are either appearing at Furness Fest or the Walney Bridge centenary celebrations. There are still a few dates left if any acts want to perform acoustically live on the radio


WEDNESDAY 18th JUNE 2008 --> CARL HALLOWS - Furness Fest
THURSDAY 19th JUNE 2008 --> THE PROPHETS
MONDAY 23rd JUNE 2008 --> ATLAS
TUESDAY 1st JULY 2008 --> GWEN HECHLE
WEDNESDAY 2nd JULY 2008 --> ORANGE HEART Cancelled
WEDNESDAY 2nd JULY 2008 --> LOUISE MARY MARTIN
TUESDAY 15th JULY 2008 --> CRISSIE BLACK
WEDNESDAY 16th JULY 2008 --> TONGUE TIDE - The Twisted Cabaret
MONDAY 21st JULY 2008 --> DAVID DUFFIN - Celebrating the centenary of Jubilee Bridge
TUESDAY 22nd JULY 2008 --> YOUR INTENTIONS

Buzz Hawkins - The Bradshaws - The Interview

Thursday Night I had an exclusive interview for Abbey FM with Buzz Hawkins. After talking to Buzz I also had the opportunity to talk to the characters, Billy, Audrey and Alf.


You can download the interview HERE and tune in Monday to Thursday at 11.15pm and 12.15am to 107.3 Abbey FM.


As The Bradshaws are now "Home to Abbey FMs Late Show" then I urge you to check out their website and find out more about them. You can buy Bradshaws CDs on their website. Go on... Don`t be stingy, buy a CD. The money will put new shoes on the lad.

Click this link to go to their website
www.thebradshaws.biz

Oh, yes, before I forget, if you want to see one of their shows the next one

Friday 20th June ~
showtime 7.45pm
Ormskirk Civic Hall,
Southport Road,
Ormskirk,
West Lancashire,
L39 1LN

Tickets £10
Tel: 0845 1309517 (local rate)

New Text Number

Gawd knows why the sudden change of text number but it happened without warning at sometime today so disgard the old number you had for texting the studio and use the new one which is

07799 09 29 05

Whilst on the subject of numbers, if you are a local band or solo artist and want to come on the show or maybe you are a listener who wants a mention or song playing and would like to do the dedication themselves then you can leave a message for broadcast on my own personal voicebank. Call 01229 808 222 and leave your message.

The Bradshaws Interview on Abbey FM Tonight

Join me tonight and find out what Buzz Hawkins, the inventer and creator of The Bradshaws has to say. From the studios of Abbey FM from 11pm.

The Bradshaws Interview on Abbey FM

This Thursday sometime between 11pm and Midnight Buzz Hawkins joins me for a chat about his fictional characters, "The Bradshaws" - - - - - or maybe its the other way round, The Bradshaws join me in the studio to talk about the fictional Buzz Hawkins.

Find out more and listen to the interview with the man who made the Bradshaws on Abbey FMs late show this Thursday between 11pm and midnight.

New time for late night phone in and debate

Don`t forget the late night phone in and debate tonight at the new time of 11pm.
Phone in on the night on 01229 845888

Bradshaws in Chorley

This weekend I was in Chorley having a chat to the creator of The Bradshaws, Buzz Hawkins. What a fantastic night. Its a show definitely not to be missed. If you lived in the time of pre-decimalisation in the days of pounds, shillings and pence and can relate to life around the 1950s where the streets were cobbled, gas lamps were outside, the washing was done with a dolly tub and a mangle. If you remember tin baths in front of the fire and outside toilets with old bits of newspaper threaded on a string for toilet roll then you should be able to relate to this way of life.

Join Buzz Hawkins, Author of the Bradshaws as he takes you back in time to bygone days in a comical look at life with Alf, Audrey and little Billy.

Find out where they are appearing next and also tune into Abbey FM week nights at 11.15pm and 12.15am for a dose of life in the olden days.

All I can say is if you havent seen them then check out these websites and find out where they are next and grab yerself some tickets to go and see 'em

• www.thebradshaws.biz
• www.jennifershawevents.co.uk

Out and About

The Carnival season is on the way and we have quite a lot lined up.

21st June Askam carnival
28th June Barrow carnival
5th July Ulverston carnival
6th july Walney carnival

Then there's Furness Fest and the Walney bridge centenary celebrations on the way.

Website reviews

I`m on the lookout for some good useful or useless websites to review. if you have a good one then get in touch with me either by email or leaving a message on my voicebank on 01229 808222

Cute

She is 6 years old today, had her since she was a pup, cant believe time goes so fast. She was born this day on a farm in Ulverston.

Salthouse Mills Fire

Sunday Night was a busy show as during the course of the show I was alerted to road closures and a big fire by local listeners and after making calls to Police HQ and the Fire Control Room to confirm things .

It seems Salthouse Mills was on Fire. It started around 9.10pm and when I last spoke with Fire Control at just after Midnight they told me there were 8 appliances at the scene and the fire was still burning.

Photo courtesy of Bobs Taxitales

Late Night Phone In

Don't forget, the late night phone in at a new time tonight. 11pm. Call text or email and debate or chat about anything you like

Buzz Hawkins and The Bradshaws

I had a great night in Chipping with Buzz Hawkins and The Bradshaws. Looking forward to another show soon. If you want to see Buzz Hawkins performing live with The Bradshaws then find out more at www.jennifershawevents.co.uk and tune into the late show to hear them at 11.15pm and an hour later at 12.15am

The photo shows Buzz Hawkins. Agent Jennifer Shaw and Myself

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The next event if you want to see them live is

Saturday 7th June -
Chorley Little Theatre,
Dole Lane, Chorley,
Lancs, PR7 2RL

Tel: 0845 1309517 (local rates)

or Malcolm's Musicland, Chapel Street, Chorley Tel 01257 264362 - £10.00

Weekend Changes to the Late Show

Its another weekend and it seems to have gone so fast since the Bank Holiday last week. Sunday night will see the start of the Late Night phone in and debate brought forward to a new time of 11pm. Join me for that and if you want to email any comments and views to be considered for debate then get in touch right now to bill@abbeyfm.co.uk

The Bradshaws

The Bradshaws feature prominently in Abbey FMs late show twice nightly and this weekend I have the chance to meet the creator of the characters, chat with him and see the show.

"Buzz Hawkins Does The Bradshaws

.. An' All That!"

*** Next show!!***

Saturday 31st May - Chipping Village Hall, Garstang Road, Nr Preston, Lancs, PR3 2QH

Tel: 0845 1309517 (local rates) - £10.00 (or pay on the door)

After chatting on the phone I will be looking forward to meeting the man behind the voices and the famous Bradshaws. I`ll tell you more next week.

Whats On Guide

Are you a registered charity or a non-profit making organisation? Would you like your event featured on the whats on guide. You can do this free of charge by emailing your event details to info@abbeyfm.co.uk and it will be publicised at regular intervals on the radio during the day

Alphabet Artists

An hour of artists beginning with A, then tomorrow its artists beginning with B then C then D and so on. Music from artists as well as finding out a little bit about them starts from 11pm tonight. Also look out for the website review of the day and The Bradshaws as all part of the late show.

Another Bank Holiday already

Standing in for Mark on Afternoon Drive for a Bank Holiday Monday with the biggest jukebox ever on the radio. All music chosen by you. I`ll be there from 2pm so text, email or phone your requests through to the studio and sit back and chill on a Bank Holiday Monday with some great tunes.

Bank Holiday Sunday

Its the Whitsuntide Bank Holiday Weekend so join me tonight @10 for some great tunes to chill out to. The normal features of the late shows are back to normal on Tuesday.

Acoustic sessions

I am on the lookout for local bands solo acts who can perform acoustically. get in touch with me at bill @ abbeyfm.co.uk and you could be playing live on the radio reaching a very wide and varied audience. If you want to promote yourself for free then get in touch now by email or leave your details on 01229 808222

The Bank Holiday Weekend starts here

Its another Bank Holiday weekend and that means another game of musical chairs so to speak. Thats when the presenters change around and we all cover each others shows. As for me this weekend I will still be there for the Retro Dance Party from 10pm tonight and you can email, text or phone your bank holiday dedications in.

Monday coming you will find me having a well deserved night off the late show as I will be presenting Afternoon Drive between 2pm and 6pm with every song played being one chosen by a listener. Then Tuesday, things go back to normal.

Allan Hannath acoustic session

Live from studio 1 at Abbey FM, playing acoustically is Allan Hannath from Ambleside. Allan played his music and talked about what he does and enjoyed the acoustic session.

A video of one of the songs performed live in the studio is below. The complete session can be downloaded HERE.

Changes to the late show

As mentioned in an earlier post, things are changing a little on the late show. Between 11pm and Midnight, its "Alphabet Artists". One night we play an hour of artists beginning with A then next night B then C and so on and you can also choose the artists that we will showcase and talk about on the show. It all starts Monday 2nd June

late Night Phone In

Sundays late night phone in and debate this week will be the last one starting at midnight.
Next week there will be a break for the Bank Holiday weekend as things change around again and the following Sunday (1st June) The late night phone in and debate moves to a new time of 11pm.

Dave Duffins Acoustic Experiences

Dave Duffin played live in the studios at Abbey FM together with "George". They played an acoustic session consisting of their own material as well as a few cover versions.





The session is available for download HERE and a video of
one of the songs performed live in the Abbey FM studios is below.

Double click the images to view full size. Do you know which one is Dave and which is George?

Furness Fest 2008

Carl Hallows came into the studio tonight for a chat about Furness Fest.

More info at www.furnessfest.co.uk and tickets for the event are available from www.ticketline.co.uk

The Late Night Phone In

Do you somethimes feel that you have a point to make and want to put your issues across or perhaps feel the need to comment or debate them with other listeners, or maybe you feel so strongly about something that you feel the need to have your say?

Well you now have that chance because you have the oppertunity to have your say, make your voice heard on any issue that you like.

Join me on the late night phone in from Midnight Sundays for now and then 11pm Sundays after the Whit week bank holiday.

Call the studio on 0871 900 1073 and we will ring you back so you dont have to worry about any costs.

Have your say on ANY issue? email me anytime with your views on anything to bill@abbeyfm.co.uk

Sounds for a summer night

Its Friday. The end of the week and some great retro tunes making their way to your ears from 10pm tonight. If you cant get to a party then let us bring the party to you. Tune in from 10p for the best party tunes spanning 4 decades including the 60s, 70s, 80s and the 90s.

More on the new look late show

Its on the way just after the next Bank Holiday. The acoustic hour and Juke Box remain as they are due to being very popular but the bit in between from 11pm changes,

Monday to Thursday - The A - Z of artists. More information soon,

Sunday Nights from 11pm things change as we cut the love songs from 2 hrs to one hour and start the late night phone in an hour earlier.

It all changes the Tuesday after the next Bank Holiday Monday

New sound of the late show

The new sound of the late show on Abbey FM is imminent.

The acoustic hour and promoting the local music scene will still be between 10pm and 11pm Monday to Thursdays so if you can play and sing acoustically then get in touch with me and we could be promoting you and your music on the show.

After 11pm it`s all change for a new feature which will be starting very soon and I just need to produce the shows output and will be making an announcement soon as to what it is.

The shows affected will be Sunday to Thursday, leaving Friday Night as it is.