Vixen 101 Radio

VIXEN 101 RADIO Bielby's local community broadcaster, Vixen 101 Radio, is celebrating 10 years of serving the Western Wolds with more local content than ever. The station, which broadcasts on 101.8FM, online and via smartphones, is run by volunteers providing a wide range of programmes from studios in Market Weighton.

Vixen 101 is always looking for community stories to feature on the air and is currently airing a series of previews about Giant Community Day on Sunday 14th July in Market Weighton.

Could a reporter come to your event and put Bielby on the radio? Contact us at admin@vixen101.co.uk or call 01430 875830 with stories or if you would like to volunteer on the most local radio station Bielby will ever have.

Telling Tales Broadcast on Vixen Radio

WRITING ON THE AIR FOR NEW EAST RIDING RADIO SHOW

Creative writers across East Yorkshire will have a new platform for their work with the launch of a dedicated radio show from this month.

Vixen 101 community radio, which broadcasts from Market Weighton, is to air Telling Tales, a one-hour programme devoted to local writing, such as short stories and poetry. The show, hosted by writer Julie Barker, will also include an interview with a local author and a round-up of workshops, events and competitions. It is to be broadcast at 4pm on the middle Saturday of each month, initially until October, on 101.8FM in the Western Wolds and online & via mobile phones everywhere. The programme will also be available to download from the website, www.vixen101.co.uk.

Julie says: “Many creative writers don’t have an outlet for their work so this radio show will give them an opportunity for stories to be heard. I also want to encourage sharing ideas of good practice. You can give a group the same title for a story or poem and it’s amazing how different  people’s styles are.”

The first programme, a special called Easter Tales, includes an interview with author and teacher Ali Cargill from Millington near Pocklington, plus contributions from writers in Holme Upon Spalding Moor, Pocklington, Elloughton, York and North Ferriby.

Vixen 101 Station Manager Paul Stellings says: “Creative writing has been a growing part of our output so it was a logical progression to devote more time to work with local writers. There’s nothing quite like the buzz of having your stories or poems broadcast and I look forward to more writers submitting their work.”

Stories or poems can be sent via email to admin@vixen101.co.uk, or posted to Telling Tales, Vixen 101, 34a High Street, Market Weighton, YO43 3AH.

Vixen 101 is volunteer-run and has been broadcasting across East Yorkshire since 2009 with a mix of music, news, features, sport, outside broadcasts and specialist programmes.  New members are always needed and can contact the station by email at membership@vixen101.co.uk, call 01430 875830, or text Vixen to 07766 404142. See www.vixen101.co.uk for full details of the station’s work.

ENDS

Further information: Tony Barker, 07771 926858, tony.barker@vixen101.co.uk

WIN A NIGHT OF COMEDY FROM VIXEN 101 RADIO

WIN A NIGHT OF COMEDY FROM VIXEN 101 RADIO

There’s a special night of comedy on Saturday 22nd February at Elvington Village Hall as resident Andy Owen aims to bring entertainment to the heart of the village.
Master of Ceremonies Rob Riley introduces acts such as Steve Royle and Alex Boardman for an evening of laughter.
Vixen 101 has two pairs of tickets to give away. Simply tell us the venue for this great night. Email your answer with full contact details to enter@vixen101.co.uk by Thursday 20th February at 9pm and we will draw the winning names. Please only enter if you can go on the Saturday.

Thanks,

Tony Barker
Vixen 101

Community radio for the Western Wolds
101.8FM,  www.vixen101.co.uk

Vixen 101 Radio Christmas Line Up

Tony has asked me to add this to the website.

BIGGEST FESTIVE PROGRAMME LINE-UP YET ON VIXEN 101

East Yorkshire community radio station Vixen 101 has unveiled its biggest Christmas schedule yet with special programmes by guest presenters,  three locally-produced dramas and creative writing.

Requests and dedications can be made on the radio with Bill’s Foxy Christmas. Bill Horncastle gives up three hours of his Christmas Day from 10am to give listeners their choice of music as the wrapping paper comes off the gifts and the celebrations continue.

Vixen 101 welcomes the Market Weighton Scout Leader and fire station manager John Speak for an hour of chat and his choice of music. John’s wide-ranging playlist shows a real passion for the sounds of Johnny Cash plus some surprises. Hear John on Christmas Day, 1-2pm, and Boxing Day, 9-10am.

Seaton Ross playwright and actor Rob Winlow presents a selection of songs from the shows and silver screen. Rob brings his encyclopaedic knowledge of the world of musicals to 101.8FM on Christmas Day at 5pm and Boxing Day at 11am.

The pioneers of pantomime in Shiptonthorpe, Alan and Diane Heaven, present their anecdotes and song choices in Christmas Heaven on Christmas Day at 6pm and Boxing Day at 5pm.

Drama plays a major role this Christmas with the concluding episode of the winter crime blockbuster, Cat’s Cradle, by the Market Weighton Community Players on Sunday 22^nd December at 6pm, repeated on Christmas Eve at 8pm. There is another chance to hear Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol by the Players, on Tuesday at 6pm, and 4pm on Christmas Day. Meanwhile, there is a new comedy, The Committee, by the Cave Players, which will be aired after 3pm on Christmas Day and Boxing Day as part of Cave Christmas.

Christmas Tales will provide a showcase for local creative writing hosted by Tony Barker and Beth Connell on Christmas Day at 9am and Boxing Day (1pm). This show also includes contributions from Mount Pleasant Church of England School in Market Weighton.

Other highlights include a Fabulous 50s Christmas Special with Gerry Raynor, and start Christmas Day with two hours of  music from across the decades with Dave Graham (7-9am).

Two programmes reflect 2013. Join Howard Coates, Phil High and Chris Render to look back over the sporting year on Thursday 26th at 8pm, while the Vixen 101 News Team reviews a busy year of news and events  on Saturday 28^th December, 11am-2pm.

Station Manager Paul Stellings says: “The line-up reflects the great work of community radio, involving local people and activities. It’s brilliant to have the drama and guest presenters and I hope that listeners enjoy the material created where they live.”

The full schedule will be available on the Vixen 101 website. The station broadcasts on 101.8FM, online at www.vixen101.co.uk and via the Tune-in app on smartphones. The station is run entirely by volunteers and has been on the air since 2009. It serves Market Weighton, Pocklington, Holme Upon Spalding Moor, North Cave and surrounding communities from studios at the heart of the Western Wolds.

Chance To Win Tickets To See Grease The Film

Anyone fancy a pair of tickets to see Grease the film and enjoy food plus disco at the Pocklington Arts Centre on Friday night? The Lions have teamed up with Vixen Radio to give away a pair of tickets worth £27 for this evening of nostalgia from the 70s.

Details are at http://vixen101.co.uk/2013/06/grease-competition-win-tickets-for-a-night-at-pocklington-arts-centre/

– easy question and email your answer by today Wednesday 26th June.

Good luck and please give it a go.

Tony Barker
Vixen 101

Community radio for the Western Wolds
101.8FM,  www.vixen101.co.uk