Summer Programs

Neil is back on Monday 9th Jan 2012 after a well earned break.  Big Thanks to Allan, Pete, Nicholas, Rael, and Davina who took on the task of presenting the “Summer Breakfast” during Neil’s break.

Jan has taken a break through until the first week in February.  Helen is presenting most of the the “Tuesday Summer program” and Cat will present Tuesday 17th Jan.  She has a number of special guests lined up.

Selwyn has some family events to attend so Rael will present the next two Tuesday Drive programs. [10th & 17th Jan 2012]

With Veronica taking a break pending the birth of her next grandchild Wednesday Community Voices will have a variety of presenters.  Allan will do the first Wednesday of the month, Iris the second and Robert the third.  During the school holidays Iris will present an extra Wednesday but in February Allan will be back for the last Wednesday of the month as well as the first.

New programs have been added: – we are trialing the current time slots but these may change.

• On Air Guitar – presented by Sam – Monday 11pm.  This program is planned to follow “Radioactive” once they return from holidays.
• Timezone Top 40 – presented by Peter Cooper – Tuesday Midnight following “Lowriders”
• The Night Train – presented by Trent – Friday Midnight following “The Kaleidoscop Mozaik”

 

Changes to program time slots on Sunday nights….

Just a quick message to let you know that “A Country Yarn” – Sunday nights straight after “Woodsongs” – is taking a break through until March 2012.

We are moving “A World Of Light Music” to fill that time slot.  So, those who love “A World Of Light Music” please note that it will be an hour earlier this Sunday 27th November from 11pm straight after “Woodsongs”.

Community Voices – Wed – Allan Steinman – 9th Nov 2011

Allan had a jammed packed program today.  His guests included:

• Wilson spoke about the Film Fundraiser – “Money Ball” starring Brad Pitt at the Regent, 6.35pm this Thurs 10th Nov.  All funds will go to an orphanage in Kenya.
• Olivia Ford from the Creswick Woollen Mills and artist John O’Loughlin spoke about the Ballarat Art Trail coming up on the 3rd & 4th Dec 2011.
• Paul Crosbie – CEO BRI – spoke about celebrating recycling for National Recycling Week as well as getting in a plug for his other hat as Commodore for the Ballarat Yatch Club.
• Mayor Craig Fletcher spoke about the upcoming Council Meeting which has had to be swapped to the Learmonth Shire Office tonight due to flood damage at the Town Hall.  He also spoke about the Civic Hall, the 2012 Begonia Festival and the launch of the Regional Victoria Living Expo in Melbourne.
• David Vendy came in to help promote BRMC’s Celebration of Cultures Concert at the Wendouree Centre for Performing Arts Friday 11th Nov 2011 at 7.30pm
• Jo Dash gave her usual informative session on Ballarat Netball and included information about the FC John’s Cup as well as a little on Pride’s pre-season.
• Don Kelly – CFA Regional Manager for the Grampians Region popped in to update us on the upcoming CFA Fire Sunday on the 20th Nov 2011.
• Maurine Grosse spoke on her experience as a local Artist and her exhibition “Works on Paper” as well as an upcoming exhibition in April.
• Frank Cotronea brought along a couple of colleges from Ballarat Rotary to review the very successful SpringFest and touch on the decision of the Rotary groups joining to ensure that the Ballarat Swap Meeting will continue.

Changes…

Specific Show information for both “Talking Vision” and “Woodsongs” will now be entered on their page under the “Shows” category.

For “Talking Vision”
- on the Voice FM Home page,
- place the mouse over “Our Shows”,
- slide down to “The Courier On Air”
- slide across to “Talking Vision” and left click

For “Woodsongs”
- under “Our Shows” slide down to “Country Folk & Blues”
- slide across then down to “Woodsongs” and left click

Talking Vision – #82 – Fri 28 Oct 2011

This week, we look at accessing banking services when one has vision loss. Representatives of ANZ and CBA, each of whom themselves are blind,  tell of their work guiding their respective organisations towards better accessibility for all and two people with low vision talk about how they manage their daily personal financial affairs.

From the banking sector we hear from:

• Hamish MacKenzie, Global Accessibility Manager with the ANZ Bank;
• Donna Purcell, Diversity Support Manager with the Commonwealth Bank.

Telling of their personal experience accessing banking services are:

• Erika Webb from Heathridge Perth; and
• Valerie Thomas from Hawthorn Melbourne.

You can also hear the helpful prompting voice of an ‘audio enabled’ Automatic Teller Machine.

In addition, , we bring you a conversation Stephen Jolley recorded at the recent Convention of Blind Citizens Australia with Dr Kevin Murfitt, Chair of Vision Australia.

Woodsongs – #635 – Sunday 23rd Oct 2011

Featuring: Nu-Blu and Darin & Brooke Aldridge
NU BLU is a great bluegrass band fronted by husband and wife team Daniel and Carolyn Routh and are creating quite a stir in the bluegrass community. In 2011, Nu-Blu was again nominated by the Carolina Music Awards and geared up for their new album, THE BLU-DISC on Pinecastle Records. The label has released the first single, “Other Woman’s Blues” written by Kira Small and providing a unique twist on Dolly Parton’s hit song “Jolene.”
DARIN AND BROOKE ALDRIDGE is a rising bluegrass duo, newlyweds singing and playing a rich combination of bluegrass and country duets. Their rich harmonies, supported by a first rate band, showcase two fine individual voices with a superb blend. Darin played with Acoustic Syndicate and worked several years in the legendary band The County Gentlemen. Brooke Justice Aldridge grew up on the mountains of Avery County, NC. Her voice carries the lilt of the mountains along with the sophisticated sounds of a singer with experience way beyond her 25 years.

Talking Vision – #81 – Friday 21st Oct 2011

This week, Stephen Jolley speaks with some of the attendees at the national convention of Blind Citizens Australia held in Adelaide over October 15 and 16. You can hear stories of personal achievement, impressions of this gathering of people with vision loss from around the country, and commentary on current support and opportunities for Australians living with vision loss.
Guests in the program are:

• Aboriginal woman, Sheelagh Daniels-Mayes from Adelaide;
• Chris Richards from Newcastle;
• Peter Ellson from Kangaroo Island;
• Blind Disability Discrimination Commissioner Graeme Innes AM;
• Former Australian World Blind Union president, David Blyth AO.

Also in the program, Frances Keyland from the Vision Australia Library previews more in “Reader Recommended”.

Woodsongs – #634E – Sunday 16th Oct 2011

Featuring: George Winston
GEORGE WINSTON burst onto the music scene in the early 1980’s with his iconic impressionist style and a collection of seasonal-themed recordings. Since 1980, he has released nine other solo albums:  “Autumn,” “Winter Into Spring,” “December,” “Summer,” “Forest,” and many others. His next album will be “Love Will Come – The Music of Vince Guaraldi, Vol.2,” scheduled to be released in February 2010.
Winston spends much of his time touring, often playing solo piano, guitar and harmonica. He also studies the techniques of the great New Orleans pianists. In addition, Winston is working on several solo projects, including recording the masters of the Hawaiian Slack Key guitar for an extensive series of albums for Dancing Cat Records; and recording music by his major inspirations for harmonica playing: Sam Hinton, Rick Epping and Curt Bouterse. WoodSongs is honored to have this brilliant master musician on our stage for this special event broadcast!

Talking Vision – #80 – Friday 14th Oct 2011

This week’s program concentrates on International White Cane Day and issues it brings to mind. You can hear some background to this world wide event along with an overview of the Vision Australia participation. An Orientation and Mobility Specialist explains  their role of assisting someone with vision loss to move about independently and a cane user will tell us the importance of this mobility aid to him.
Participating in the program are:

• Robyn Gayle, Executive Officer of Blind Citizens Australia with some background about International White Cane day;
• Senior Orientation and Mobility Specialist Margaret Harvey to overview Vision Australia’s involvement with the celebration;
• Canberra based Vision Australia Orientation and Mobility Specialist Claire Hogan explaining her role;
• Vaughan Bennison from Carseldine in Brisbane explaining the importance of the cane to him.

Talking Vision – #79 – Friday 7th Oct 2011

This week we find out about World Sight Day which is coming up on October 13 and explore some of the issues it brings to mind. A Vision 2020 Australia representative overviews the day and there is an explanation of the prevalence of vision loss in Australia. Then a Vision Australia orthoptist takes us through the more common eye conditions and explains how vision can be conserved.
Contributing to the World Sight Day coverage are:

• Janine Coffin, Vision Initiatives Manager at Vision 2020 Australia;
• Dr Lyndell Lim from the Centre for Eye Research Australia;
• Marion Rivers, experienced orthoptist and Team Manager for Vision Australia Sydney West.

Also in the program:

• Graham Sheil from European Eyewear when speaking at Vision Australia’s recent Texpo 2011; and
• Frances Keyland introducing more from the Vision Australia Library in Reader Recommended.

Station Note:  some links for World Sight Day:
Vision 2020: The Right to Sight
WSD11 – Vision 2020
Foundation Dark & Light

 

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