Gave an update on Mrs Shirley Griffiths, my guest who was meant to be live on the show on the 2nd March, but unfortunately was taken ill. What a remarkable lady, she insisted her family contact us at the station before they called an ambulance for her, she was concerned she was letting us down. The good news is Mrs Griffiths is well on the way to a full recovery and will be joining us next Sunday on a shorter show (Noon - 1.30pm).
I was talking to Mr Lloyd Williams from Deganwy who's the vice-chairman of the Cor Meibion Maelgwyn Choir about the choir and their travels around the world. Mr Williams explained they have about 60 members and perform around 30 concerts a year, many for charity, he also said they are always after more members for the choir so if you think you'd like to join them give Emyr Williams (secretary) a call on 01248 681159. The choir also tours various countries around the world, including the Czech Republic, Canada and America and have made many friends. To find out more about the Cor Meibion Choir visit www.maelgwyn.co.uk for further details.
Thanks to Jeff and Isabella for their Everest updates via Jeff's mother I have been able to keep you up to speed with their expedition to Everest Base Camp all to raise money towards funding schools out in Nepal. There was an interesting part regarding the Rum doodle bar and to get more information on this visit www.therumdoodle.com Both Jeff and Isabella are hoping to call into the Tudno Studios for a chat soon.
Jez Hemming spoke on the phone at the Sports Relief Mile in St Asaph where he was running to raise funds for Sports Relief and Ty Gobaith after the challenge Bev gave on our launch show on Saturday 1st March. Good luck Jez and hope you raise loads of dosh.
Darrell
Sunday, March 16, 2008
Wednesday, March 12, 2008
A Little More Time Tuesday 11th March
Interesting show last night, when Margaret explained a few aspects of how her talents are put to use on a regular basis. I initially asked the question "Where locally would be a good place to go ghost-hunting"? Quick as a flash she replied "Plas Mawr in Conwy". I then asked the question "would she be prepared to go with a Tudno FM team of ghost-hunters in search of the spirits". The answer was a clear "yes" so we are about to organise the Tudno FM Ghost Hunt!
Other places Margaret suggested were Colwyn Bay Pier, Bodysgallen Hall and our very own studios! In fact on the day of our launch she saw spirits in the corner, which surprised me as I was certain there was no alcohol on the premises! You can vote for which members of the Tudno FM team you'd like to join the ghost hunt on this page.
We also talked about 'orbs' and whether that could be put down to trick photography and that topic started the phones lighting up again. It's hard to explain the atmosphere in the studio when a caller is put live on-air to Margaret as the conversation begins normal enough, but then things start to take on a new dimension, with Margaret deep in thought oblivious of the team in the studio talking solely to the caller and the spirit world. What adds to the strangeness is all the gasps from the callers and their families in the background as Margaret starts to relate matters personal to them and their 'loved ones', the team all appear to be looking at each other in amazement as the callers confirm the facts.
As if to prove a point with the sceptics amongst the team, when we are off-air Margaret goes into details which can only relate to one of us, that's why we are quite often stunned when we come back to air!
If you've not listened, I suggest you give it a go, in fact why not give the studio a call on (01492) 870249 Tuesdays 10pm to midnight.
Other places Margaret suggested were Colwyn Bay Pier, Bodysgallen Hall and our very own studios! In fact on the day of our launch she saw spirits in the corner, which surprised me as I was certain there was no alcohol on the premises! You can vote for which members of the Tudno FM team you'd like to join the ghost hunt on this page.
We also talked about 'orbs' and whether that could be put down to trick photography and that topic started the phones lighting up again. It's hard to explain the atmosphere in the studio when a caller is put live on-air to Margaret as the conversation begins normal enough, but then things start to take on a new dimension, with Margaret deep in thought oblivious of the team in the studio talking solely to the caller and the spirit world. What adds to the strangeness is all the gasps from the callers and their families in the background as Margaret starts to relate matters personal to them and their 'loved ones', the team all appear to be looking at each other in amazement as the callers confirm the facts.
As if to prove a point with the sceptics amongst the team, when we are off-air Margaret goes into details which can only relate to one of us, that's why we are quite often stunned when we come back to air!
If you've not listened, I suggest you give it a go, in fact why not give the studio a call on (01492) 870249 Tuesdays 10pm to midnight.
Sunday, March 9, 2008
It's A Small World - Sunday 9th March
Hi,
Enjoyed the show today, loads of things happening and plenty of calls. I spoke to the elusive Gwenda Hughes, who I kept cutting off in the last show. Gwenda is from Cork and has formed a Welsh Society out there, she went on to explain the functions of the Societies around the world and what the Cork Society has been up to. Sounds like they have great fun, meeting for drinks to watch the rugby, etc. as well as providing support to ex-pats.
I also spoke to Andrew Soloman who lives and works in Abu Dhabi, he says he comes back to North Wales regularly and when he's in Colwyn Bay over Easter he's going to call in the studios for another chat. Surprisingly, Andrew said he misses the Welsh climate! Again the Welsh Society over in the United Arab Emirates all meet up to watch the rugby, much to the disgust of Martin our Irish newsreader.
I received a blog update from one of Jeff Cronkshaw's Everest colleagues giving us a flavour of their experiences in the Himalayas and I've included a link to a video supplied by the team.
Julian Hughes, site manager from the RSPB in Conwy informed us about all the events happening there today and Brian Lux called in to give his opinion of the big fight between David Haye and Enzo Maccarinelli earlier today in London.
Plenty of shout outs and requests for tunes so all in all a packed show. That's it for now, catch you later.
Darrell
Enjoyed the show today, loads of things happening and plenty of calls. I spoke to the elusive Gwenda Hughes, who I kept cutting off in the last show. Gwenda is from Cork and has formed a Welsh Society out there, she went on to explain the functions of the Societies around the world and what the Cork Society has been up to. Sounds like they have great fun, meeting for drinks to watch the rugby, etc. as well as providing support to ex-pats.
I also spoke to Andrew Soloman who lives and works in Abu Dhabi, he says he comes back to North Wales regularly and when he's in Colwyn Bay over Easter he's going to call in the studios for another chat. Surprisingly, Andrew said he misses the Welsh climate! Again the Welsh Society over in the United Arab Emirates all meet up to watch the rugby, much to the disgust of Martin our Irish newsreader.
I received a blog update from one of Jeff Cronkshaw's Everest colleagues giving us a flavour of their experiences in the Himalayas and I've included a link to a video supplied by the team.
Julian Hughes, site manager from the RSPB in Conwy informed us about all the events happening there today and Brian Lux called in to give his opinion of the big fight between David Haye and Enzo Maccarinelli earlier today in London.
Plenty of shout outs and requests for tunes so all in all a packed show. That's it for now, catch you later.
Darrell
Everest Update
Hi,
Listen in today at about 12.45pm for an update on the Everest expedition and to get a feel for the setting go to this link http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Wu7VoPHeQ sent by one of the team.
Catch you soon.
Darrell
Listen in today at about 12.45pm for an update on the Everest expedition and to get a feel for the setting go to this link http://uk.youtube.com/watch?v=S7Wu7VoPHeQ sent by one of the team.
Catch you soon.
Darrell
Saturday, March 8, 2008
Tudno FM - Out & About
Margaret Hurdman has very kindly agreed to do an evening for Tudno FM to raise funds for the station. The date will be Saturday 5th April at a venue in Llandudno and will be a strictly ticket only event.
Details of how to obtain tickets for the event will be publicised shortly on this blog and our main web site www.tudno.com I will also be given further details on the Tuesday night programmes - so tune in.
Details of how to obtain tickets for the event will be publicised shortly on this blog and our main web site www.tudno.com I will also be given further details on the Tuesday night programmes - so tune in.
Tuesday, March 4, 2008
'A Little More Time' - Tuesday 4th March 2008
WOW!
A great first show with Margaret Hurdman last night. My friend Emma Morgan came in to assist on the show and keep me in check. From the start of the show the phones started going and we could have quite easily taken calls for an additional hour.
Initially we wanted to find out a bit of background information to Margaret's unusual powers and how she is able to use her gift. There's so many different aspects to Margaret's talents we will look further over the next few shows, as we will have to keep the callers happy!
Those who doubt the powers of mediums, I would love them to see Margaret at work, it made my job 'driving the show' easy, I just introduced the caller and then sat back in amazement as Margaret stunned the listeners with her powers.
If you're one of those people who would like to talk to Margaret, but feel a little anxious, I can assure you she is professional and has a tremendous sense of humour that puts you at ease instantly. So give me a call at the studios on 01492 870249 next Tuesday night from 10pm and be spellbound with the powers of the afterlife.
Darrell
A great first show with Margaret Hurdman last night. My friend Emma Morgan came in to assist on the show and keep me in check. From the start of the show the phones started going and we could have quite easily taken calls for an additional hour.
Initially we wanted to find out a bit of background information to Margaret's unusual powers and how she is able to use her gift. There's so many different aspects to Margaret's talents we will look further over the next few shows, as we will have to keep the callers happy!
Those who doubt the powers of mediums, I would love them to see Margaret at work, it made my job 'driving the show' easy, I just introduced the caller and then sat back in amazement as Margaret stunned the listeners with her powers.
If you're one of those people who would like to talk to Margaret, but feel a little anxious, I can assure you she is professional and has a tremendous sense of humour that puts you at ease instantly. So give me a call at the studios on 01492 870249 next Tuesday night from 10pm and be spellbound with the powers of the afterlife.
Darrell
Sunday 2nd March 2008
The first show was interesting for me in the studio as I attempted to speak to Gwenda in Cork, Ireland but due to technical problems we couldn't talk to her on air, after some groveling we will talk to Gwenda (hopefully) on air and find out about her involvement with Welsh Societies around the world.
Contrary to rumour I'm not totally inept with technical equipment as we took a request via e-mail from Daz 'da fish' Herring listening via the web from Adelaide and we were able to play him a tune from Erasure.
I played an interview recorded a few weeks prior to Sunday with Jeff Cronkshaw who was in Capel Curig training for his expedition to Everest base camp raising money for education in Nepal. Jeff's mother lives in Llandudno and she has since updated me on his progress.
Tuesday 4th March 2008
Contrary to rumour I'm not totally inept with technical equipment as we took a request via e-mail from Daz 'da fish' Herring listening via the web from Adelaide and we were able to play him a tune from Erasure.
I played an interview recorded a few weeks prior to Sunday with Jeff Cronkshaw who was in Capel Curig training for his expedition to Everest base camp raising money for education in Nepal. Jeff's mother lives in Llandudno and she has since updated me on his progress.
Tuesday 4th March 2008
The altitude is making them feel short of breath. They have
headaches and lots of aches and pains.. yesterday they climbed
1100 metres.
The food is awful but the scenery is very dramatic. The food
consists of mashed potato with bits in. Jeff hasn't worked out
what the bits are.
Though the sherpa cooking fails to impress the sherpa abilities
do. Jeff is full of admiration for the loads they carry.
A stray dog has joined their party. So far he hasn't been given
a name. There are also 8 yaks. Isabella has befriended one of the
yaks. We don't know which one or whether this yak has a name..
so we will call it, The Highly Favoured One.
At night it is freezing. The party will spent last night at
aprox 11646 feet.
Tomorrow they will reach.....Namache Bazaar. The last town
before Everest.... They hope to get their first view of
Everest today, weather permitting.That's it for now, tune in next Sunday from 11.00 am.
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