HK
Damandblastyoutohell! Having decided my radio programme today On The Road Again 1000 - 1300 UK time would be a no-theme day (That means grabbing a bunch of CDs and let it go where it wants to!) I now have a theme to pursue!
Really though HK, thanks for this. I only wish I had more time do do a bit of myth-shattering. Followed the links from the website and found this "SANDWELL BOROUGH COUNCIL – Full of Life Festival
Held at The Public in West Bromwich the Full of Life Festival involved over 20 agencies offering a range of information and advice including a mobile library, NHS advice unit, and the West Midlands Fire Service. Visitors were able to try various activities including dance mats, mosaics, quizzes and Tai Chi and entertainment included local celebrities and performers as well as the world famous Zimmers, who were joined by the choir of Cronehills Junior school for a performance of 'Let It Be'.
Local resident Joan Cutler, aged 84, was one of around a thousand people who attended the event. Whilst Joan enjoyed the entertainment, activities and information on offer, she had a clear highlight:
"I am mad about fire engines and have always liked a man in uniform. When I saw the fire engine I was as excited as a kid – I know I'm an old woman but I still think like a young person. This has made my day." Good luck to her!

I was at a recent meeting of an umbrella group for community organisations and as part of being elected to the committee, I had to get up on my hind legs and talk about my involvement in Community Radio. After the meeting I was approached by a woman whoruns a dance-group for senior cits. Despite my having explained at some length, what community radio was all about, she reckoned I was just the man to be a DJ for "her" club. I declined gracefully but enquired as to what kind of music they used? "Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby!"
Well, I'm about to enter my 70th year and my formative years meant skiffle, Buddy Holly, Gene Vincent, Eddie Cochrane as well as a mountain of Folk and Country. Determined not to give up though, she finally asked if I wanted to join the group as a member! (Exit Left pursued by a bear)!
I have already diaried this date for next year to make it a biggy but by fortunate coincidence, I will be joined in the studio today by my mate Slim Pickens who is 72 and plays killer pedal stell guitar and fiddle.
We need to show these younguns that it's not all FS & BC and "guess the number of teabags in the jar!
Nil Carborundum - Don't let the bastards grind you down!

Eddie