It’s the big local rugby league derby in League 1 this coming Sunday as top of the table Barrow Raiders take on second placed Workington Town at Derwent Park. The teams drew 24-24 just a few weeks ago at a vibrant Craven Park and the same competitive encounter is expected in this return fixture.… Continue reading Sportzone guests Dave Nixon and Colin Linford 29 Jul 21
This week Furness General Hospital is hosting live music to mark a week of Dementia Awareness. Pete Sexton and Mai chat about where to join in and they share a few extra surprises Pete has planned for the event.
Andrea is joined by playwright Sue de Gryther and actor Richard Braithwaite on The Afternoon Show. Sue’s most recent play “You talk, I’ll listen” has been adapted for radio and will be aired on CANDOFM this Sunday and Monday evening at 7pm. Its an emotional and touching portrayal of two men struggling with mental… Continue reading Andrea is joined by playwright Sue de Gryther and actor Richard Braithwaite
On the show this Saturday from 4pm, Gilli is joined by Debbie Wilde, chaplain at Furness General Hospital and Ian Dewar, lead chaplain for the Morecambe Bay Trust. They are talking about the Lancaster Health Festival which is happening this Thurs 29th July to 1st August. The festival, which has the title of The… Continue reading Memories in Music -Debbie Wilde, chaplain at Furness General Hospital and Ian Dewar, lead chaplain for the Morecambe Bay Trust
CANDOFM is currently running a competition to win a set of DJ Decks. The aim is that the community radio might be able to realise its ambition to be able to help young local musicians, producers and DJ’s in the future. LINK to ENTER THE COMPETITION https://survey.app.do/win-decks
Barrow Culture strives to celebrate the creativity of our community, and today is the last day to enter their Design a Skateboard competition. Kieran (Barrer Cvlt) explains how to join in and win a fantastic prize, plus chats with Mai about the artistic side of skateboarding. Join in at https://barraculture.org.uk/ Tune into Mai in the… Continue reading Mai in the Afternoon with Kieran (Barrer Cvlt) 21July
Catch up with Pete Special chatting Alan Whitmore provide an update re Thieving Magpies and talk about another aspect of his life with Royal British Legion.
On this week’s Sportzone show Rebekah Thompson spokesperson/media contact for the Barrow Raiders Ladies Rugby League team tells us of the success of the integration of the Ladies team into the Raiders professional set up down at Craven Park. Rebekah discusses the season highs and lows thus far and the impact of playing in… Continue reading Sportzone guest Rebekah Thompson, Barrow Raiders Ladies Rugby League team
Diane Smillie from Dignity in Dementia is back with another of Di’s Helpful Hints for family carers. This week she is talking about ‘Sundowning’ – that time of day that can cause people living with dementia to feel more insecure and see things in the shadows. Di explains what causes it and gives tips… Continue reading Memories in Music with Di’s Helpful Hints 10 Jul 21
On the show , Gilli chats to Lesley Gill from Dignity in Dementia about the supported group walks especially for people living with dementia and their family carers, in the Barrow and Furness areas. Lesley explains about the benefits of a little gentle exercise and the social aspects of the walks, which always end at… Continue reading Memories in Music with guest Lesley Gill from Dignity in Dementia Supported Walks
