Reading Radio
This show is all aboot the Bookcrossing events that have turned Fit Like, Yer Majesty? into a global success!
Interviews from the Fly Cup launch event, including
- Lewis MacDonald MSP for Aberdeen Central
- Maureen Watt MSP for Schools and Skills
- Morag Russell who lectures at Aberdeen University
- Mrs Armstrong who teaches P.E.
- Rebecca Lovie, an active schools co-ordinator
Also brilliant interviews with:
Jenny Shireffs who launched the first books in San Francisco and Chicago
Hanover Street School presenters about their experiences of Doric in Aberdeen
John Cowie who is an Enterprise Officer and also plays and sings a fine folk song
Gill Graham who has led the bookcrossing enterprise
You can check out all the copies released by the Reading bus and their various journeys here: Bookcrossing.com - readinbus1
Find out more about BookCrossing in the Fit Like, Yer Majesty? resource section here: Fit Like, Yer Majesty? > BookCrossing
Hanover Street - November 27th 2008:
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November 27th, 2008
Broadcasting live from their brand new school, broadcasters from Riverbank present their first programme including
- poems from Fit Like, Yer Majesty? read by a Riverbank chorus on the Reading Bus
- discussion with special guest Ms Jolly, head teacher of Riverbank
- a story about an old Lady, a tiger and a bear, and the internet from Sheena Blackhall
- Primary 4 discuss their various performances, the book and DVD of Crocarattie
- an interview with Ms Martin, including a reading of Jack’s story Superpowers
- an interview with Geoff Lewis about researching how children learn on the Reading Bus
Riverbank - September 25th 2008:
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October 3rd, 2008
Pupils from Kittybrewster primary join Grace Banks in a special show celebrating the launch day of ‘Fit Like, Yer Majesty?’, including
- an interview with Mrs McIver about how the book was created and all the exciting events around launch day
- 2 teams battle it out in an fun informative game of Doric ‘Call my bluff’
- an interview with Jenny Watson about the book
- an amusing interview with Grace Banks including a bonny Doric song
- And finally Jenny tells us about the amazing guests and special events at Fyvie Castle and the exciting future journeys already planned for the bus!
Kittybrewster - September 11th 2008:
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September 25th, 2008
An afa special programme celebrating the Doric, including
- survey results and interviews with Doric speaking folk
- the growing excitement about the launch of Fit Like, Yer Majesty?
- an interview with Doric guru, Sheena Blackhall
- readings of funny Doric poems
- an interview with another Doric guru, Robbie Shepherd
- the top 21st century Doric words and phrases
Hanover St - September 4th 2008:
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September 4th, 2008
Primary 7 broadcasters from Seaton Primary, present this fascinating show, including
- stories inspired from a trip to Aberdeen Art Gallery
- on-the-spot reports from the trip to Edinburgh including a visit to the Tesco Food Fair… or maybe not
- interview with reading champion Grace Banks, with a lively story
- stories from Primary 6
- interview with reading champion, David Barry, the Reading Bus writer, with a very funny Peter Cook sketch
Seaton - July 3rd:
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July 3rd, 2008
The Causewayend broadcast team present a special show on the Children and Yound People’s Services Awards, featuring:
- interviews with winners and others attending the ceremony
- stories from the session with writer Simon Puttock
- discussion about the upcoming summer holidays
- studio guest Peter from SHMU
- a brilliant dramatisation of the orginal and Doric ‘Crocorattie’
- a fun 3 word game
- interviews with students about the move to Gilcomston school
Causewayend - June 26th:
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June 26th, 2008
The Primary 6 broadcasters from Sunnybank Primary school present this fine broadcast, including:
- original advertising slogans
- stories from Sunnybank students
- discussion of favourite films
- interview with reading champion and learning strategist, Duncan MacArthur, from Aberdeen City Council, including a reading of Matilda
- some inspiring book reviews
- 3 word games from a session with Simon Puttock
- Pamella Calder, John Lewis Community liaison co-ordinator, reading from Charlotte’s Web
Sunnybank- June 15th:
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June 15th, 2008
The broadcasters from Cornhill Primary present this entertaining show, including
- jokes and original advertising slogans
- Primary 5 singing a Doric sea shanty
- discussion and reviews about books and their films
- interview with Reading Champion Moira MacKay, and a reading of her favourite Milligan poem
- an extract from David Barry’s book ‘Willie the Actor’
- Mrs Robertson’s class reciting one of Sheena Blackhall’s Doric poems
- interview with Reading Champion Ms Lucas, who also reads from the Eejits
Cornhill - June 12th:
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June 12th, 2008
Reading Bus broadcasters from Cornhill Primary 7, present a Health special, including:
- an interview with Reading Bus Health Co-ordinator Sheila Lawtie who reads a beautiful poem by someone she helped care for
- slogans from David Barry’s session about advertising
- excellent book and film reviews
- presenter discussion about favourite books and the Reading Bus
- sun safety tips
- an interview with Dr Euan Thompson, a Reading Champion from Abermed. Abermed are one of The Reading Bus sponsors.
And here’s a link to the Cornhill Primary School website mentioned in the broadcast.
Cornhill - June 5th 2008:
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June 5th, 2008
A one-off special broadcast for the Reading Bus featuring guests, the rock and rollers from Aberdeen band Estrella.
Have a listen to find out about the band and hear some great acoustic songs. It’s also an exclusive chance to hear some of their unreleased music!
More info and music on Estrella’s MySpace Page.
Estrella 29th May, 2008:
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May 29th, 2008
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