Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at
2:37 pm
Join Lee Medd tomorrow at 9pm as Dumfries decides in the local Council elections on the 3rd of May.
Lee is joined in the studio by the candidates standing for the big three Scottish parties in the Lochar ward.
John Charteris – Scottish Conservative and Unionist – John Charteris is one of the current Tory councillors for Lochar.
Yen Hongmei Jin – SNP – Yen is standing for the first time.
Jeff Leaver – Scottish Labour Party
What ever your view on local politics, Lee Medd is sure to give you food for thought at the candidates explain what they feel what they can do for their ward.
Alive is also giving you, your say. Email in to hello@aliveradio.net and give us your questions for our studio guests.
For a full list of candidates standing in all Dumfries & Galloway Council wards click here (PDF reader required).
Tuesday, May 1st, 2012 at
2:12 pm
Darrell Klose – winner of The Nithsdale Community Awards – is coming in to chat to Annette Richards about his achievements to date and hopes for the future. Tune in to be inspired.
email questions to hello@aliveradio.net for Annette’s attention
Monday, April 30th, 2012 at
6:00 pm
Get the inside track on what makes business in Dumfries tick.
Kath Lord-Green of Insight Training speaks to Gordon Mann, the Chief Executive of Dumfries & Galloway Chamber of Commerce in this months edition.
Listen in an see what Gordon has to say.
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Do you have something to say on business in the town? Contact Kath on info@insighttcc.co.uk
Monday, April 30th, 2012 at
3:53 pm
Alive has a brand new feature on the station.
The last Friday of every Month, Kath Lord-Green from Insight Training presents a 10 minute digest on what’s happening in your town.
This month Kath spoke to Cheif Executive of Dumfries & Galloway Chamber of Commerce Gordon Mann.
The podcast of the interview will be available shortly.
Do you have any stories for Kath to look at for the May programme? Email her now info@insighttcc.co.uk 
Friday, April 27th, 2012 at
6:28 pm
We’ve been experiencing some difficulties with our internet streaming system. Our Listen Again service may also be subject to some delays and some shows may not be available, however we have yet to confirm whether or not this will be the case.
UPDATE: As of 1930 full service has been restored, however Drivetime, The Now Years, and The Rock Show will not be available on Listen Again due to the issues. We do apologise for these difficulties and assure you that we are working to prevent them happening again in the future.
Friday, April 27th, 2012 at
3:30 pm
Did you miss Stig Nordkill’s Interview with Gus MacPherson earlier today? If so you missed a great interview discussing Queen of the South FC’s future as a club, and their odds of staying in the first division, as they near the end of the season. A must for any football fan.
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Friday, April 27th, 2012 at
2:00 pm
Listen to Hugh again on our Podcast.
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Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at
9:52 pm
As Dumfries gets set to cast it’s vote on May 3rd, Lee will be joined in the studio by John Charteris, Conservative Candidate for the Lochar Ward and Jeff Leaver of the Labour Party.
The candidates will be explaining why they feel that they can deliver for both their Ward, and Dumfries. As well as which, they’ll be answering the questions that you want answered, get in touch with your questions.
Send them in by e-mail : hello@aliveradio.net and put Lee Medd Live, in the subject box to ensure your question gets to Lee before the submission deadline of midday Tuesday May 1st.
Then tune in Wednesday from 9pm as Lee asks the questions that you want answered, Listen in as…. Dumfries Decides.
Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at
4:05 pm
Why the cryptic title? This is the name of Dumfries Poet Hugh McMillan’s blog. http://drumsleet.blogspot.co.uk/
Join is this Friday as reviewer Fiona Blackwood interviews Hugh about his poetry, influences, awards and shares a laugh or two.
Hugh launches the “Thin Slice of the Moon” at Gracefield Arts Centre next Wednesday but you can get a generous insight into his life and writing at 1.30pm on Friday 27th April.
Many thanks to Bibliographic Data Services based at the Crichton Business Park in Dumfries for arranging Hugh. It’s a fun interview and we know you will enjoy hearing “life and Poetry”, the McMillan edition!
Shortly after broadcasts the podcast will be available for download on www.aliveradio.net
Thursday, April 26th, 2012 at
3:46 pm
Moniaive’s internationally famous Folk Festival is back and as big and bold as ever.
Enjoy Cairn Chorus, Siobhan Miller, Michelangelo the stilt walker,
Tony Bonning storyteller, Cape Breton Step Dance
Fiddle, harp, accordion, guitar, flute/whistle, slow sessions
Plus the awesome Andy Irvine and the splendid sound of Galloways own “Dangleberries”
Click on the Folk festival icon on the right hand side and find out more
Sessions in the Craigdarroch and the George all weekend, and probably elsewhere.
Weekend pass covering all events and camping £40/ £25. All tickets available online www.moniaivefolkfestival.co.uk or from Wendy Stewart on 01387 820 241.
