[cma-l] Fwd: Yorkshire Creative Writers to have New Voice on Vixen 101 Radio

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From: Tony Barker <tbarker at tbarker.karoo.co.uk>

*[image: Vixen 101 Logo copy.jpg]  **MEDIA RELEASE*

*April 7th 2014*


*WRITING ON THE AIR FOR NEW EAST RIDING RADIO SHOW*

Creative writers across East Yorkshire will have a new platform for their
work with the launch of a dedicated radio show from this month.


Vixen 101 community radio, which broadcasts from Market Weighton, is
to air *Telling
Tales*, a one-hour programme devoted to local writing, such as short
stories and poetry. The show, hosted by writer Julie Barker, will also
include an interview with a local author and a round-up of workshops,
events and competitions. It is to be broadcast at 4pm on the middle
Saturday of each month, initially until October, on 101.8FM in the Western
Wolds and online & via mobile phones everywhere. The programme will also be
available to download from the website, www.vixen101.co.uk.


Julie says: “Many creative writers don’t have an outlet for their work so
this radio show will give them an opportunity for stories to be heard. I
also want to encourage sharing ideas of good practice. You can give a group
the same title for a story or poem and it’s amazing how different  people’s
styles are.”


The first programme, a special called Easter Tales, includes an interview
with author and teacher Ali Cargill from Millington near Pocklington, plus
contributions from writers in Holme Upon Spalding Moor, Pocklington,
Elloughton, York and North Ferriby.


Vixen 101 Station Manager Paul Stellings says: “Creative writing has been a
growing part of our output so it was a logical progression to devote more
time to work with local writers. There’s nothing quite like the buzz of
having your stories or poems broadcast and I look forward to more writers
submitting their work.”


Stories or poems can be sent via email to admin at vixen101.co.uk, or posted
to Telling Tales, Vixen 101, 34a High Street, Market Weighton, YO43 3AH.
The next show will be on Saturday 17th May.


Vixen 101 is volunteer-run and has been broadcasting across East Yorkshire
since 2009 with a mix of music, news, features, sport, outside broadcasts
and specialist programmes.  New members are always needed and can contact
the station by email at membership at vixen101.co.uk, call 01430 875830, or
text Vixen to 07766 404142. See www.vixen101.co.uk for full details of the
station’s work.



ENDS

Further information: Tony Barker, 07771 926858, tony.barker at vixen101.co.uk
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