Welcombe Radio

23/10/2024

Might be of interest....

In partnership with SAE Institute UK the Kenilworth Centre and Abbey End Studios are proud to present their very first Podcast Creation Course for young people.
The course will cover the whys and wherefores of podcasting and give you an oppotunity to record your very first episode.
There will be plenty of practical experience on the mic as well as workshopping interviews skills and finding your voice.
The course will be broken down as follows:
Week One - Intro to Podcasting
Why produce a podcast ?
What impact can podcast have ?
What types of Podcasts are there?
Week three - Podcasting Restrictions, what you can and can't do
What are the restrictions on podcasts ? Where you can and can’t use music? The importance of collaboration/ Distribution Options

Week Two - Planning your Podcast
Design and plan up to 6 episodes, topics, guests and sound and advertising including designing an image for your show.

Weeks four and five
Studio Time - Record and edit your episode, add sound and make a jingle!
Try out different mics and recording set ups and see what works best for your show.
It's just £20 for all five weeks and you will come away with at least one complete podcast espisode!

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/kenilworth/the-kenilworth-centre/podcast-creation-course-for-young-people/2024-11-13/18:00/t-rpyxlvg

The course is best suited for young people aged 12 and over.
If cost is a barrier please contact [email protected]

18/10/2024

Ran into a couple of old friends of mine last night at the Playhouse Folk club

18/09/2024

We're launching an exciting FREE monthly café hosted by Welcombe Radio starting Fri 27th Sept, 10am - 12pm at our Community Hub at Venture House! Pop in for a warm welcome, talks, hands-on workshops, the chance to meet new people and enjoy some cake! There'll be a different theme each month and our first one is focusing on family:

Friday 27th September - Family

Hear from a range of organisations working across the town helping or advising families.

Find out about the Fun Palace - a fun, free family event happening in October

Be the first to hear of half-term activities to keep your little ones entertained!

Take part in stamp making and decorate your own cards to take home!

Venture House
Avenue Farm Industrial Estate
Birmingham Rd
Stratford-upon-Avon
CV37 0HR

https://www.stratfordtowntrust.co.uk/monthly-community-cafe

19/08/2024

https://streetartsproject.org.uk/wp/a-big-thanks-to-kate/
The photograph shows Kate Rolfe presenting money raised when she was Mayor to Jackie and Doug from Street Arts Projects which was one of her chosen charities as Mayor. Speaking with Doug he said “it was a privilege to accept the cheque and a big thanks to Kate”

04/07/2024

Coming to Stratford PlayHouse on Thursday 11th July - Jon Doran and the Northern Assembly!
Jon Doran is a Newcastle-based folk singer and multi-instrumentalist from Gloucestershire. He was a 2019 finalist on BBC Radio 2's Young Folk Awards and a recent winner of Bromyard Folk Festival's 'Future of Folk' competition.

Visit our website and book your tickets today!
www.stratfordplay.co.uk/whats-on-stratford-playhouse

06/06/2024

This week on ‘conecting WR Connecting Stratford on Avon, we are paying homage to our recently departed friend Chris Wall. I got to know Chris when I partnered will him to create his program’where are the Songs we used to sing’, weekly program taking a few of his many many original shellac 78 records, recording them digitally from his wind up record players his knowledge of the development of modern music from its roots to rock in the 1950’s was second to none. So with an introduction from one of his friends Richard Vos we are broadcasting a Chris Wall program 3 to 4 tomorrow Friday.thanks Chris for all your community work and teaching us so much about early 1900’s music. We raise a glass to you.

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15/05/2024

Come and join us on Thursday 23rd May and experience Folk Club's Iona Lane! Poetic songs, with subtle musical touches and contemplative melodies that link unheard stories with the world we find ourselves in today.

'...her lyrics and musical arrangements crackle with wide-eyed curiosity.” - Jude Rogers, The Guardian

“A real talent!” - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show

“Time and tide wash through this debut… delivered in a light, melodious voice and with engaging conviction” - The Scotsman

“Iona's mesmerising, lyrical exploration of the UK's wilderness through song lifts the spirits." - WALK Magazine, Ramblers' Association

www.stratfordplay.co.uk/whats-on-stratford-playhouse

10/05/2024

Just a reminder that it’s cash only on door and bar.

Looking forward to giving Kate and Mike a good send off.... they deserve it

01/05/2024

Hump day !!!!.........Tune in at 11.00 as Stratford's very own reggae "aficiando" Jason The Spaceman plays an hour of top tunes from his 40 year old collection. Some vinyl old and new.......always worth a listen if you like the mellow vibe. :-)

24/04/2024

Today the 24th April our very own Reggae "Aficionado" Jason The Spaceman presents an hour of reggae music from is 40 year old collection, 30 of which were spent travelling in the USA and the Caribbean, well worth a listen. The Spaceman

18/04/2024

Tickets are now available for Alastair Anderson at Stratford Play House, Stratford-upon-Avon on Wednesday 24th April 2024. Click the link for further information and to secure your tickets now!

17/04/2024

Back for the summer season.........more amazing tunes and local community chat from Stratfords very own Jason The Spaceman tune in at 11.00am for some of the best reggae music from his 40 year old collection.

23/03/2024

In this weeks Stratford Herald, Celebrating Five Years of Street Arts Project