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GFM Volunteer Radio Presenters Required

May 20th, 2012

 

Day-Time Presenters: 12pm-3pm & 12pm-2pm
A cross-section of urban music with new and classic grooves Coupled with weather, commuter information & features

Drive -Time Presenters: 4pm-6pm & 3pm-6pm
New and classic Reggae, splash of RNB & Old Skool classics & Soca with news, traffic & travel information and features  

Evenings:  
Monday 9pm-11pm: Reggae music featuring up to the times and from way back when, music for the young and old                                 

Tuesday 7pm-9pm: Two hours of the newest and finest RNB, some Old Skool & Slow Jamz just for you.
                                
Tuesday 9pm-11pm: The best in Reggae, Lover’s Rock & Dancehall vibes of today and yesteryear.  

Weekends:
Saturday: 10am-12pm:  Ease through the morning into the rest of Saturday with classic vocal Reggae & Soul Classics.  

Sunday: 10pm-12pm: A spicy mix of GFM favourites to wind down with….

If you think you’ve got what it takes to present a programme and you’re from 16 upwards, this is the moment you’ve been waiting for. Don’t worry about sounding like a professional, no one on GFM is a professional and training & support will be given.

Please telephone 01452 525 425 to arrange an informal chat

Olympic Torch Relay (updated)

May 18th, 2012

 

As the Olympic Torch Relay passes through Gloucestershire, there is going to be widespread disruption to all bus services as a result of widespread road closures and the resulting congestion.
ROAD CLOSUSURES IN G-CITY
May 24 2012
Gloucester (08:15am to 9:07am) 
It is anticipated all affected roads will be closed two hours before the procession passes. 
Torch Bearer roads are as follows: Gloucester Docks – Commercial Road –  Southgate Street – Westgate Street – College Street –  Cathedral Grounds – Northgate Street – London Road – Cheltenham Road – Estcourt Road – Kingsholm Road – Gouda Way – Priory Road – and St. Oswalds Road.
Bus access will maintained to the bus depot in London road until 30 minutes before the procession passes.
BUS ROUTES IN DETAIL (countywide)
http://www.stagecoachbus.com/extuploads/westtorchrelay-servicediversions.pdf
 

 

 

Carers Information Day

May 18th, 2012

 Focus BME Parent Group of Children with Disabilities invites you to a Carers Information Day

Tuesday 19th June 2012 at The Vibe Centre Stanway Rd GL4 4RE —- 10 am till 1pm
There will be information stands, head massage and more
For information contact: focusgroup2010@hotmail.co.uk

“Small Change Can Make A Big Change”

May 18th, 2012

It’s  back!!! "SMALL CHANGE CAN MAKE A BIG CHANGE"

GFMs Fund raising team will be at ASDA Bruton way Gloucester on Thursday 14th June between 11am – 5pm.  Please come along with your Small Change so together we can make a BIG CHANGE 

Family Bike Ride: Supporting The Nelson Trust’s Family Focus Services

May 18th, 2012

Sunday 27 May – first start 09.45, latest start 12.00 – from Berkeley Castle Estate Yard GL13 9QL

Flexible routes of 26, 16 or 7 miles round the quiet lanes of the Berkeley Vale
Entry:  £7 to cover costs, soft drinks, hot dog & ice cream at finish.
 
Sponsor forms from: fundraising@nelsontrust.com  If you are unable to find sponsors but would still like to do the bike ride, a single personal donation would be much appreciated.
 
ABOUT NELSON TRUST
Nelson Trust’s specialists work with families of substance misusers whose lives have been turned upside down.  They also work with members of any household where problems are affecting family life.
The Nelson Trust, based near Stroud, provides Residential and Day Care Treatment and Aftercare Support for clients with drug and alcohol addictions supporting and helping them to find a life beyond addiction.
More information:   www.nelsontrust.com
 

Third Biennial Jamaican Diaspora UK Conference [Extracts]

May 17th, 2012

 Registration for this year’s Jamaica Diaspora UK Conference is going well with scores of persons taking advantage of the ‘Early Bird’ Registration discounts. The conference is scheduled for Jamaica Diaspora Day, Saturday 16 June at the Noveltel Hotel in London.

For details on how to get involved, visit the website:www.jadiasporaukconference.net, email:info@jadiasporaukconference.net or telephone the Conference lines: +44 (0) 7931 216707 or +44 (0) 8442448298.
 
The Jamaican community is encouraged to take full advantage of the discount on early registrations which continue until 5 June, as they expect the Conference to be fully booked, especially with the new High Commissioner’s confirmed arrival in the UK later this month.  
Board Chairman, Mr. Bentley Cunningham said the UK Diaspora intends to set up an All Party lobby group to speak on behalf of Jamaicans in the UK. 
The Jamaican Diaspora UK Conference is being supported and endorsed by major Jamaican businesses, multi-national organisations and Jamaican agencies 
The message is: Play your Part – Get Involved; whether through simply participating as a delegate through volunteering, being a sponsor or exhibitor on Diaspora Day 16 June. You too can make a difference for Jamaica and Jamaicans in the UK.
FULL DOCUMENT HERE->>Third Biennial Jamaican Diaspora UK Conference

 

Urgent Call For Foster Carers For Teenagers

May 15th, 2012

 There is an urgent need for more foster carers for teenagers across the UK, new research from the Fostering Network has found.

The survey, published at the start of Foster Care Fortnight, shows that three out of five (59 per cent) fostering services are desperately seeking foster carers to make sure that teenagers can be found the homes they need. And the situation is getting worse; virtually all fostering services (98 per cent) responding to the survey were looking for more foster families for teenagers than last year.
By being placed with the right foster carers, teenagers have the opportunity to continue with their education, the stability to thrive and a family that can give them the love and support that they need.
Across the UK, a child comes into care and needs a foster family every 22 minutes. The Fostering Network estimates that an extra 8,750 foster families are needed in 2012 alone 
To find out more about fostering and to explore foster carer films and blogs, visit www.22minutes.org.uk
Read Full Press Release Here–> FOSTERING

 

London Day Out

May 15th, 2012

 The Over 50’s Club invite you to a fabulous day out to London on Friday 8th June 2012. Take in the sights on the London Eye and visit the Houses of Parliament. The trip costs: £10 for members and £15 for non members. Coach departs: St Catherine Court, Tredworth Road 7.30am (Be on Time). To reserve a seat or for more information contact Mavis on 07 968 784 155 or Email: mavisgrant1@hotmail.co.uk

Ebony Community Carers Conference

May 15th, 2012

 Ebony Community Carers Invite you to A  Carers Conference During Carer’s Week 

Wednesday 20th June 2012 between 5.00pm to 8.00pm at The Barton  Community Centre
199 – 205 Barton Street Gloucester GL1 4HY
To book a place and if you require transport telephone 01452 617456 By Thursday 31st May 2012 

FREE! City Fun Day

May 15th, 2012
 Find out how the Voluntary and Community Sector works in partnership
with Gloucester City Council Celebrating the Voluntary and Community Sector Competitions
Face Painting Circus Skills Live Performances: dance, theatre, singing And much more…
Wednesday 6th June 10am – 3pm Kings Square, Gloucester
For further information please visit www.gloucester.gov.uk

 

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