Yakkers
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The only place to be weekday afternoons
is with me
Yakkers
on
Drivetime!!
Below is the first picture of American singing sensation Shelley Starks with me outside the Drivetime studio when she visited us to sing ‘Live’ recently more pics and video to follow…
Here’s the video of Shelly’s interview on Lakeland Radio & her singing live
Below is Chad the guitarist, Shelley the singer, Dan & Me!!
Below is Chad with Guitar! Shelley Starks and Me!
Now then…….
…. outside of Drivetime as you know I love performing on the stage and recently The Lakes Players performed the panto Cinderella at the Lakes School at Troutbeck Bridge. This year I was Buttons and loved every minute of it so huge thanks if you came to see it!
Now if you want a glimpse behind the scenes….this is what goes on when The Lakes Players do what is called the ‘Get In’ This is a video from last years panto ‘Beauty & The Beast’…
….Meanwhile back on the radio there’s lots of fun and games to be had including…….
A round of Blockbusters…which is a quick test of the lickle grey cells…
You never know who is out and about across the South Lakes and they might just pop into the Drivetime Studio so keep a listen out just after 3pm!
There is the Afternoon Tea-Time Teaser (Monday to Thursday) and if you want to be part of the show then why not……
Simply let me have YOUR general knowledge question and more importantly…. the answer!!….. along with your name and location and simply e-mail studio@lakelandradio.co.uk or give me a call in the studio 01539 73 73 70 and your question could be on the airwaves very soon!
Alternatively you could always post your question and answer to me at this address:
YAKKERS-DRIVETIME
LAKELAND RADIO
PLUMGARTHS FOOD PARK
CROOK ROAD
KENDAL
LA8 8QJ
Then on Friday’s from 5pm its your music all the way until 7pm as you have a date with the ‘Drivetime Disco’ not only will we kick start your weekend…but you get to choose all the music!
So keep your song choices upbeat feelgood and bouncy and I will do my best to cram as many in as possible!
Just get in touch with me on Friday from 5pm to hear your request or dedication!
After 6pm for those of you who know your music or like to think you know your music you can join me for the ‘Mystery Music Quiz’….I will play you a short burst of a tune you either have to identify the song title or artist that relates to the question I will ask you!!
Yakkers in the Drivetime studio with our first birthday cake lovingly made by Dottie in Burneside, complete with birthday card…………Yummy!
County Show 2011
Entertaining?… the visitors at the Lakeland Radio gazebo in the rain at County Show 2011….How come I’m outside and they are keeping dry under canvas?????….Oh well “shake it to the right”…..
YAKKERS
‘MUGGED’
WHILST ON AIR!!
‘Muggy’ from Macmillan Cancer Support
in the
Drivetime Studio!
ROMAN FORT UNEARTHED IN AMBLESIDE!
On Tuesday lunchtime I was in Ambleside at the site of a Roman Fort which has been discovered near to the edge of the lake, I caught up with Jamie from the National Trust and volunteer Fern to unearth more!
Roman Fort Audio Pt One:
Roman Fort Audio Pt Two:
And here is the photographic proof:
Looking out across the Roman Fort Dig site
Above:Fern & Jamie in front of one of the Roman Fort trenches!
Yakkers & Jamie in the Roman Fort safe!!
(It was a bit squelchy!!)
Steven Hall -Legend! In the Drivetime Studio!
Recently I was joined by ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ legend… an my old mate Steven Hall.
Here is me and Steven Hall in the Drivetime studio at Lakeland Radio:
We first met in a professional capacity just over eight years ago when we were both working on the then Brewery Art Centre’s Christmas pantomime ‘Cinderella’ when he played ‘Baron Hardup’ to my Ugly Sister called Viagra!!
We both had a good old catch up in the studio and found out what he is now up to following the BGT tour! Here you can listen again:
Steven Hall Audio Part One:
Steven Hall Audio Part Two:
Steven Hall Audio Part Three:
New ‘SOAP’ Queen gets Yakkers all in a lather!!
Recently I was joined by former Emmerdale star Adele Silva who for over 20 years played the part of Kelly Windsor….We were chatting about how Britain has become obsessed with TV soap operas and here is your chance to listen again to our chat……
And here she is in her latest TV Ad
Musical talent in the Drivetime Studio…and she is only 16!!
Recently I was joined in the Drivetime studio by local singer songwriter and 16 year old…..Evie Plumb!
We chatted about her love of music and from where she got her influences from both at home and professionally with the likes of Katie Melua, Norah Jones and the awesome Adele topping her list.
As she had come to the studio with her keyboard tucked under her arm I thought it would only be the right thing to do to ask her to perform for us and you…..she sang and played two songs live, the first was called ‘Thursday Afternoon’ and her second, called ‘Purple Lake’ will be the title of her forthcoming debut album…..so keep an eye out for it!
Here she is chatting in the Drivetime studio before performing the brilliant ‘Purple Lake’
Sandgate Cycles 5 Peak Challenge 2011
A local team of cyclists and climbers are currently undertaking a 5 Peak Challenge where they are attempting to climb 5 peaks in the British Isles, over 8 days they are also cycling between them as well just to give themselves a bit of a challenge I caught up with one of the team, Andrew Atkinson on day 5 and here are the highlights…..oh the team are hoping to raise £10,000 to go towards a new mini-bus for Sandgate School in Kendal.
I started off by asking Andrew how they were feeling?……
Sandgate Cycles to air Wed 29th June MONO
Here is Thursday’s Catch up with Andrew Atkinson on the 5 Peak Challenge:
Sandgate Cycles to air Thurs 30th June MONO
Here is the chat I had with Andrew on Friday as they headed towards the final ‘peak’ Ben Nevis:
Sandgate Cycles to air Fri 1st July MONO
On Saturday 2nd July I caught up with Andrew Atkinson and team leader Howard Lawton as the climbers and cyclists headed to Ben Nevis for a wee dram atop the mountain!! Here you can listen again:
Sandgate Cycles to air Sat 2nd July MONO
Treading the boards!…….With Barton in Burton!!
As many of you will already be aware I was recently involved with Burton Am Dram’s performances of Dick Barton Special Agent! which played to sell out audiences on both nights! I had a fantastic time taking on the lead role of the special agent meeting and making lots of friends along the way…..
So for those of you who didn’t get to see it… here is me…as the man himself…talking rather confidentially on the flower phone which was secretly secured in the Viper’s Nest Nightclub…….Oh I was talking to Col Gardener of British Intelligence!!
Out ‘N About for our recent ‘Health Month’
Recently I went to The Dance Studio in Staveley to find out what goes on there and here are the highlights:
Staveley Dance Pt One:
Staveley Dance Pt 1 Mon 20th June MONO
Staveley Dance Pt Two:
Staveley Dance Pt 2 Mon 20th June MONO
Staveley Dance Pt Three:
Staveley Dance Pt 3 Mon 20th June MONO
Race for Life on Father’s Day
Race for Life was at The County Showground at Crooklands recently and here is me ‘doing my thang’ in the warm up!!
Still got all the moves…….Yeah Right!!
Chatting with Tim Lovejoy off the Telly!!
Tim Lovejoy From TV’s ‘Something for the Weekend’ joined me during Health Month to talk about Cooking up a Calamity in the Kitchen, and here is the chance to listen to the interview again:
Tim Lovejoy on Lakeland Radio Drivetime:
Tim Lovejoy Cooking Calamities Pt 1 Mon 13th June MONO
Tim Lovejoy on Lakeland Radio Drivetime Pt Two:
Tim Lovejoy Cooking Calamities Pt 2 Mon 13th June MONO
Ladies and Gentlemen……..Mr Jon Allen!!
You never know who may be dropping by….for example ahead of his gig at Bootleggers in Kendal…..
Jon Allen stopped by for a chat and a sing and a photo opp too!!
Here’s Jon Allen performing his single Sweet Defeat:
And here is the interview to accompany that song….Enjoy:
Jon Allen Sat Brekky Interview MONO 4 Web
We’re going all Country….Fest!!!
Bank Holiday weekend in May saw ‘Countryfest 2011′ at the County showground and from that weekend here is me! singing…..yes actually singing with the Pazoozalators!
Sing-in…..but not in the rain!:
Here’ the start of my show…
We’ll have lots to do, and you can join in the fun by giving me a call or txt from 2pm!
You can become YAN (Yakkers After-Noonie) with Lakeland Radio, simply by telling me who you are and where you are to get a mention on the show!
There’s also the ‘Taste of Lakeland’, ‘The Departure Lounge’, ‘The Lakeland Review’, ‘Home & Garden’, & ‘The Friday Feature’ you can find out more about these and to listen back by clicking on the ‘Lifestyle Features’ tab at the top of my page!
I look forward to YOUR company weekdays from 2pm
Yakkers
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