Youngsters’ Forum

Archive for March, 2008

A jam packed show from the young broadcasters of Woodside Primary, including

a report about the play Clarinda and a visit from the lead actress
original adverts and jokes
Mrs Euan reading the poem, Hands, by Michael Rosen
the telling of a scary horror story
book reviews by Woodside pupils
Les Wheeler reading a Doric story about twa bothers
reports about David Barry and his latest book Willie the Actor
discussion about favourite books
Reading Champion, the poet, Martin Bruce reads some of his poems (you can see his online book here: life In Poetry Motion)
an interview with parent support worker, Jody Skinner
and finally David Barry reciting an excerpt from Under Milkwood

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Add comment March 20th, 2008

A great broadcast featuring reports from the successful Hanover Street event What motivates boys to read?, including

an inspiring interview with Reading Bus co-ordinator, Jenny Watson
a cheery interview with Graham the barrel organ player, including a sample of his music
a fascinating interview with David Barry
Reading Champion, Andrew Jones, discussing Children and Young People’s Services Awards, and reading from Charlie and the Chocolate Story
interview with Norman the Reading Bus driver
an interview with Doric storyteller, Sheena Blackhall
an interview with Keith Charters, author of Lee and the Consul Mutants
interviews with students from St Machar Academy and Moira McIver of the Reading Bus
discussions with Reading Champion, Jim Scott
and finally an interview with Aberdeen’s Lord Provost, Peter Stephen