Secklow1055 out & about

Today we see the secklow1055 team out and about in the schools of Milton Keynes, talking about the value of volunteering.

The rewards to not just the organization but to you as a person.

Today we are at MK Academy as David (transition) takes over their futures program to talk all about our station, who are we,  how do we work, our goals & more..

If you see him stop him and say hi..

You in case you wondered what a radio show looks like

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Newsletter w/c Feb 5th 2017

TALK BACK - NEWSLETTER W/c February 5th 2017

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 February 5th 2017,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 Feb 7th  7pm - LIFESTYLEMK with Audrey, Gill and Aysha - Breaking up is hard to do

With Valentines Day just around the corner, this is the time when many couples choose to call it a day.  Tonight we discuss relationships - the good, the bad and the ugly!!

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
Aysha: @ayshafalco

or email: audrey@secklowsounds.org

LifestyleMK repeats 7pm Fridays

TUESDAY February 7th 10pm - "SOUNDTRACKS” with TONY CARTY  - JOHN WILLIAMS

On Wednesday 8 February John Williams is 85.  This edition has his music played by other film composers.

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

Catch past shows on Mixcloud

A TREASURY OF FILM MUSIC:

A TREASURY OF FILM MUSIC:  Now available: over 240 hour-long programmes of film music on a variety of topics!!  It’s possible to listen for 10 solid days!  RIGHT HERE

THURSDAY February 9th - Transition 3 - 4pm 

David Stimson and the Transition Team talk business and young enterprise on Thursdays 3 - 4.

Schoolchildren across Milton Keynes Get Closer to Nature at The Parks Trust’s Junior Rangers Conference

by Sarah Featley

The Parks Trust, the self-financing charity that manages and maintains over 5,000 acres of Milton Keynes’ green space, welcomed 33 students from nine schools across the city for its fourth annual Junior Rangers Conference.

The Junior Rangers enjoyed an action-packed day of activities at Linford Lakes Nature Reserve, including owl pellet dissection, a team challenge which involved discovering and identifying mammal tracks and trails and birdwatching.

The Junior Rangers also took part in a quiz about The Parks Trust and the role of the Community Rangers. An important and exciting part of the day was the opportunity for each school to give a verbal presentation, briefly sharing ideas (and visuals), on what they have achieved so far this academic year and how they are engaging with the other children in their school.

Middleton School were the overall winners of the challenges and quiz, taking home a birdfeeder and some bird food as their prize.

The Junior Rangers were joined by seven members of The Parks Trust team, including Biodiversity Officer Martin Kincaid, who gave a talk on the mammals found at the reserve, and Community Rangers Susi Jensen and Lewis Dickinson, who led the birdwatching session in the afternoon.

Amanda Bailey, Education Ranger and co-ordinator of the JPR programme at The Parks Trust, commented: “Our Junior Park Rangers Conference was a fantastic day which was truly enjoyed by all. The Rangers are great ambassadors for The Parks Trust as they are so enthusiastic about the natural environment and what they can do to protect and support it, which was very inspiring to see.

“It’s hugely important that our children and young people grow up to care for and learn about their local environment, so we are dedicated to involving them in our activities wherever possible.”

The Junior Rangers scheme is free to join, simple to run and is fully supported by the Education Team at The Parks Trust. As part of the scheme up to four children per school, from years 4-6, are recruited as Junior Park Rangers.

The role of a Junior Ranger is to tell other children in their school all about their local parks and how they can keep their parks clean and full of wildlife. Rangers have three main jobs: they read out a monthly parks’ bulletin in assembly; run competitions, quizzes and campaigns to raise awareness about events and issues in the parks; and set up and maintain a noticeboard with posters, pictures and maps.

For more information about Junior Rangers, please get in touch with The Parks Trust Education team, at 01908 233600 or education@theparktrust.com

Newsletter w/c Jan 29th

TALK BACK - NEWSLETTER W/c January 29th 2017

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 January 29th 2017,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 Jan 31st, 7pm - LIFESTYLEMK with Audrey, Gill and Aysha - Looking after your finances

We are talking finances - one of the toughest parts of "adulting".  What do you do when people want to borrow money?  Is gym membership a health requirement or a luxury?  Why do we need to read the small print - and how tricky can credit cards be to manage?

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
Aysha: @ayshafalco

or email: audrey@secklowsounds.org

LifestyleMK repeats 7pm Fridays

TUESDAY January 31st, 10pm - "SOUNDTRACKS” with TONY CARTY  - RECENT RELEASES

Music from new and recent releases of music for the screen.  TV series like The Man in the High Castle and Victoria.  Movies like Patriots Day, Allied and Passengers plus classic film music from the past like Thief of Bagdad and The Ten Commandments.

Railways are bringing the modern age!

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

Catch past shows on Mixcloud

A TREASURY OF FILM MUSIC:

A TREASURY OF FILM MUSIC:  Now available: over 240 hour-long programmes of film music on a variety of topics!!  It’s possible to listen for 10 solid days!  RIGHT HERE

THURSDAY February 2nd - Transition 3 - 4pm 

David Stimson and the Transition Team talk business and young enterprise on Thursdays 3 - 4.

Planning Permission Granted for Adventure Golf Course and Café at Furzton Lake

By Sarah Featley

Planning permission has been granted for exciting new leisure facilities at Furzton Lake. The Parks Trust and Golf City MK have partnered for this project, which will see the construction of a 27 hole dinosaur-themed adventure golf course and a stunning new timber building housing a café and cycle shop.

This will be complemented by a large outdoor seating area, with views across the lake.

The adventure golf course will feature an 18 hole section alongside a nine hole, disabled friendly area. The existing car park will be extended to offer an additional 28 spaces, including nine disabled spaces.

Already one of Milton Keynes’ most popular parks, this development will make Furzton Lake even more of a destination, and will also provide employment opportunities. Building works are anticipated to begin in March 2017.

David Foster, Chief Executive of The Parks Trust, commented: “We’re thrilled to have been granted planning permission for this development at Furzton Lake. Our visitor surveys always tell us how much people enjoy visiting Furzton Lake but that they wish there were toilets, café and activities for children.

“This development will give residents of Milton Keynes greater opportunities to spend time with friends and family in an outdoor environment as part of a healthy lifestyle. The proposed facilities have been designed specifically for this project and are unique in the UK. They will conform to the highest design in terms of appearance, safety and security. We can’t wait for the construction to start!”

For more information, please visit www.theparkstrust.com

Newsletter w/c Sunday Jan 22nd 2017

TALK BACK - NEWSLETTER W/c January 22nd 2017

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 January 22nd 2017,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 January 24th, 7pm - LIFESTYLEMK with Audrey, Gill and Aysha - Broadening Horizons

We're saying HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Milton Keynes and chatting about the many ways we can broaden our horizons.  Even if we can't afford to travel, there are many ways of working around the world, volunteering, or even experiencing it from your back yard.  

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
Aysha: @ayshafalco

or email: audrey@secklowsounds.org

TUESDAY January 24th, 10pm - "SOUNDTRACKS” with TONY CARTY  - ERNEST BORGNINE

The actor Ernest Borgnine appeared in over 200 films and TV series.  Tuesday is the centenary of his birth.  Soundtracks plays music from such movies as The Dirty Dozen, The Wild Bunch, The Black Hole, Flight of the Phoenix and The Vikings.

Don’t you think I wanna get married?  Everybody drives me crazy..

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

Catch past shows on Mixcloud

A TREASURY OF FILM MUSIC:

A TREASURY OF FILM MUSIC:  Now available: over 240 hour-long programmes of film music on a variety of topics!!  It’s possible to listen for 10 solid days!  RIGHT HERE

THURSDAY January 26th - Transition 3 - 4pm 

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