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Have Your Say, 05/03/10

IainD — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 16:02:46 +0000

On Have Your Say on Friday 5th March we talked about Inspector Gordon Anderson’s interview on the Late Late Breakfast Show on Wednesday 3rd, the proposed changes to the CalMac timetable (an hourly service between 11am-4pm) and touched on the perceived problems with alcohol abuse.

If you would like to Have Your Say on either of these topics or would even like to suggest a topic for future discussion then please get in touch with us by completing the form below:

Have Your Say, 26/02/10

IainD — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:30:15 +0000

On Have Your Say today on Friday 26th February we talked about the Community Police 2009 Crime Survey and also touched on some further correspondence received by the Buteman about the proposed buyout of Rhubodach Forest and the Community Ballot. (Click on either topic for further information.)

If you would like to Have Your Say on either of these topics or would even like to suggest a topic for future discussion then please get in touch with us by completing the form below:

Internet Listeners

IainD — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 11:10:44 +0000

This problem has been resolved.

To all our internet listeners, please be aware that due to intermittent local internet connectivity problems (as a result of the extreme weather we have experienced recently) our live stream is subject to periodic interruptions. Thank you for your patience in this matter!

This information was valid from 7am on Thursday 25th February, until further notice.

Iain Donald, Station Manager

Found

IainD — Mon, 22 Feb 2010 10:42:21 +0000

Excellent news on the afternoon of Sunday 21st as we learned that Brenda Sutherland had been reunited with her dog Katie. After 12 days missing in Rhubodach Forest, Katie was found safe and well (although a little lighter) by Brenda’s close friend Georgette. All at Bute FM are delighted to hear this and would like to extend our thanks to everyone who helped in the search. Don’t you just love happy endings!

Have Your Say, 19/02/10

IainD — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 10:42:23 +0000

On Have Your Say today on Friday 19th February we talked about scams and also had a guest in to let us know what the Local Area Community Planning Group is all about. (Click on either topic for further information.)

If you would like to Have Your Say on either of these topics or would even like to suggest a topic for future discussion then please get in touch with us by completing the form below:

Complaints

IainD — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:34:56 +0000

If, for any reason, you have a complaint about something you have heard on Bute FM, please get in touch as soon as possible by any of the following methods and we will endeavour to resolve the problem forthwith:

Phone: (01700) 502266

E-mail using the form below…

Or write to us at

Bute FM, Top Floor, 7 Castle Street, Rothesay, Isle of Bute, PA20 9HA

Thank You

IainD — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:34:09 +0000

All of us at Bute FM would like to say a big thank you to the following for their help in getting us to where we are today:

ButeLive – Harry Lymburn, Lorraine Harverson and Lorna Crawford

All @ Isle of Bute Jewellery

Peter @ Carpet Warehouse

Malcolm Johnston @ IBC Signs

Alistair Smith @ RAIR Design

David Rennie @ STEP-UP Project

Alan Donald @ Community Learning and Development

Beta Mechanical Limited

Bute Community Council

Argyll and Bute Council – Dick Walsh, Len Scoullar, Isobel Strong and Robert MacIntyre

James McMillan of Rothesay Pavilion

Yorkies

292 Club

Somerfield

Acousticrat and Rise

Customers of the Galatea

Fyne Homes

Andy McKay and Jane Caitlin @ Rothesay Joint Campus

All of our paid advertisers and sponsors

…and to all the many private individuals who have given generously in a multitude of ways too many to mention.

Thank you all!!!

from Iain Donald, Station Manager

7 Months Old

IainD — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 11:13:21 +0000

Another milestone for Bute FM as we celebrated our 7 month anniversary at 12pm on Monday 15th February 2010.

A huge big thank you to everyone who has helped us and to those who continue to help us to this day!

from Iain Donald, Station Manager

Community Says Yes

IainD — Fri, 12 Feb 2010 15:52:42 +0000

Exciting news today, Friday 12th February, as the community resoundingly votes yes in Scotland’s largest ever community land ballot.

For more info check out the following links:

Bute Forest

Buteman update

Bute FM’s Volunteer Presenters

admin — Fri, 04 Dec 2009 14:28:36 +0000

REGULARS

Mike Blair
Mike brings you important local travel and weather updates amidst a selection of classic songs, from 8am every weekday morning. He’s joined every Monday by our Agony Aunt, Helen Lambertini and every Thursday morning he has a special guest discussing local news. You can also hear Mike presenting Old Jukeboxes of Rothesay every Sunday afternoon between 3pm-5pm.

Bobby Wilson
Each weekday lunch-time from 12pm you’re invited to sample the very best in pop history from the master craftsman himself, Bobby Wilson. Cheeky banter and unlikely links are the stock in trade of this jack of all trades.

Ed Clark
For three hours – between 6pm-9pm, five days a week, Sunday-Thursday – tune-in to hear a compilation of Ed’s choice of his favorite American Old Time Radio Shows including Westerns, Detectives, Mysteries, Comics, Musicians, Suspense, Horror, and Radio Plays. News and Advertising from the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s; America’s Golden Age of Radio. Highlighting exactly the kind of different listening experience that you get on a good community radio station.

MONDAY

Graham Leonard
Every Monday between 2pm and 4pm, Graham whips out his bulging sack of CDs and gets cracking into the classic songs of the 80s. You’re bound to be surprised by how many you like!

Tommy Hunter
Every second Monday, between 3pm-5pm, Tommy takes a look at the less well-known album tracks by bands, of whom you’ll have heard their big hit singles, but know little of the rest of their back catalogue.

Jack Monaghan
Every alternating Monday, between 4pm-5pm, Jack takes you on a musical journey from the modern day right back to the 70s with a wide-ranging selection of tunes belying his youth.

TUESDAY

Rhona MacQueen

Every Tuesday between 2pm and 3pm, Rhona MacQueen delves into the past with a look back at some classic songs by guitar bands of the 90s. You’ll be surprised by how many you remember!

Big Man Billy

A big mixed bag of tunes, from rock to soul and back again, from Big Man Billy every Tuesday, for two hours, from 3pm. How’s yer Tuesday?

Greig Aird (is on study leave for a wee while)
Greig brings you the latest chart hits with a twist. Some random tunes are thrown into the mix and you can’t help but enjoy it all. Tuesday 5pm-6pm is when you’re most likely to hear Greig and also occasionally on a Saturday between 5pm-6pm.

WEDNESDAY

Marcus Trapp

Every Wednesday between 2pm and 3pm, Marcus takes you through a field of cover versions and acoustic sensations, with some classic songs by bands you’re sure to know and some you’ll be discovering for the very first time

Robert Maitland
Robert’s is the show to tune into if you’re into heavy rock and prog. From the late-60s to the early 80s, let this man take you by the hand and lead you to the promised land – 3pm-5pm every Wednesday.

Alan & Nick
Go Home with Alan & Nick is the most controversial show on Bute FM. Tune in for competitions, Rothesay Rumours and outrageous banter each Wednesday between 5pm-6pm.

THURSDAY

Bob Sutherland
Every Thursday between 1pm and 3pm, Bob Sutherland brings you a mixture of oldies and newies music-wise plus some light-hearted banter with the notables from our community

Hillbilly Bob

Hillbilly Bob brings you a wide range of country music from all corners of the US and delivers them up to you for your delectation in the late afternoon between 3pm-5pm every Thursday.

Meghan Bagan

Between 5pm-6pm every Thursday evening is where you’ll find Meghan Bagan, bringing you her favourite songs from the modern era some of which we guarantee you’ve never heard before.

FRIDAY
Iain Quinn
Iain resides in the Friday mid-morning slot with a most fascinating talk-based programme about the Clyde steamers of old. Tune in at 10:30am on a Friday and reminisce about the seafaring of yore with this engaging speaker.

Angela Haggerty
Angela hosts our weekly discussion programme ‘Have Your Say’, in which we talk about the topics, both locally and nationally, that are of the most importance to our community. Contributions are always welcome, be it by phone, e-mail or website interaction, as it’s your opinions that count. Listen in every Friday between 2pm-3pm

Robin Chandler
Every Friday between 3pm and 4pm, Robin delves into the past with a look back at some classic songs by guitar bands of the 70s and 80s. You’ll be surprised by how many you remember!

Young Cameron
Friday afternoon between 4pm-5pm is where you’ll find Cameron doing his thing live on-air, with a selection of hits that might surprise you given his age. Also on the menu will be bits and pieces from Rothesay Academy’s own radio station, sourced by Cameron himself.

Clara Thomson
Friday afternoon between 5pm-6pm is where you’ll find Clara introducing a selection of up-to-date tunes and chat, as seen through the eyes of a young island resident.

Shelly Bobbins
A two hour spectacular from one of our most exuberant presenters, Shelly Bobbins’ Split Ends is the perfect way to start your weekend and you’ll catch her between 6pm-8pm on a Friday night.

SATURDAY & SUNDAY

Craig Borland
Easing us into the weekend, with the Saturday morning breakfast show from 8am-10am, is Craig Borland. Taking off his Buteman hat and letting loose in the studio: it’s a wonder to behold.

Stu Knapper
Stu is a very busy man over the weekend, starting with “the most explosive show on Bute FM” every Saturday from 10am to 1pm, where he plays a mixture of musical gems from the 70s right up the present day. Sunday morning ‘twixt 10am and 12pm is where he displays his Best Bits too.

Alan Donald
Also known as ‘The Entertainer’, Alan brings you a smorgasbord of smash hits from the annals of time, when he was a young man, right up to the recent day. “Some you’ll know, some you don’t, some you’ll like and some you won’t.” Tune in on Saturday from 1-3pm. You’ll also find him in the Drivetime slot on a Monday from 5pm-6pm every alternate Monday.

Helen Lambertini
Tune in to Helen to hear your favourite Motown tracks which will get you up and dancing on a Saturday afternoon between 3pm-5pm. Helen also brings you the Problem Page each Monday morning between 10:30am-12pm.

Peter Wallace
Kicking off our Sunday schedule, at 8am, is where you’ll find the venerable Peter Wallace with his perfectly themed two hour show.

John & Chris
The Soul Selection comes to you courtesy of the inseperable duo of John McGuigan and Chris Cobain. Start your Sunday afternoon every 12pm-2pm with the lads’ inimitable stylings.

Peter Hamilton
Continue your Sunday afternoon between 2pm-3pm in the steady hands of Peter Hamilton as he takes you on a wondeful journey through his world of music.

Ada Fisher
Rounding off our weekend broadcasting between 5pm-6pm on a Sunday is Ada Fisher who delights and entertains all in her own relaxing and peaceful way.