Fire Walk - February 26th 2010

Have you ever wondered what it would be like to walk on fire?

So have we!

A special event is taking place at the Bells Sports Centre on Friday the 26th of February raising important funds for volunteer lifeboat crews. You can take the chance to try walking on hot coals and in doing so, help raise money for the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution).

And while you are being trained for your unique experience, there will be entertainment for you and your friends and family, including a samba band and a fire performer.

If you'd like to help out then call Lizzie on 642999.

A team from Perth FM are going to be heading along to take part! We're sending along our very own Ray Dallas and Linsey McArthur to conquer the hot coals!

If you would like to donate to the cause, you can visit our fundraising page at http://www.justgiving.com/perth-fm.


You can also check out the RNLI direct at http://www.rnli.org.uk/events
or email events_scot@rnli.org.uk

Let it Snow!

As Schools in the USA close down due to an inch of snow falling overnight (true story) and Florida declares a Statewide emergency because the weather dipped to freezing (and slightly below, though the emergency is for the citrus and strawberry crops and not just because it got "a bit chilly") the hardy people of Perth have continued on despite far too many inches of snow.

Our schools have remained open, with only 1 or 2 with any problems and we all went back to work this week trudging through the snow no matter what.

As we brace for the coldest nights in 20 years, we couldn't help but notice that the Tay has been frozen over in parts for the last few days. We couldn't help but notice because it's right on our doorstep!

So we went out and took some pictures:





Here's one of the South Inch as well, and of course there's a massive pile of snow there by the car park (though it's not in the photo) that the snow plows have left behind.




And as I stepped onto a bank of snow to get a little closer to the railing to take a picture, my feet disappeared from under me. And here's the proof!




Check out our gallery page to see the full size pics!

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Linsey

Perth FM Town Sales Position

Want to work in media? Want to be a part of Perthshire's fastest growing radio station? Then apply to be town sales person for Perth FM.

We're looking for a well motivated person to sell radio advertising packages, to businesses in Perth's satellite towns outside the fair city.

Previous business to business sales experience is vital, as the position is target driven. The earnings potential is unlimited.

To apply send a cover letter and CV to:

Perthfmjobs@googlemail.com

New Mark Page show sponsors

Perthshire Solicitors Property Centre are the new sponsors of the Mark Page show. "Me Mark" (far right) popped along to meet the team in St John's Place in the town centre. PSPC can be heard daily during Mark's 1100-1300 show, 6 days a week. Visit pspc.co.uk.

I would Ride 400 miles

Listen in to our 10.30am interview tomorrow (Thursday 13th August) to hear about Chris & Nick Archibald.

Sadly, they lost their mother Hazel to Cancer last year, she was born and raised in Perth, Scotland and later moved to Telford, Shropshire. After losing her they wanted to do something in memory of her and also to raise funds to combat the terrible disease that she suffered and which unfortunately claims so many victims. As young boys, with most of their family in Perth they frequently made the journey North by car with their Mum so it seemed very fitting to include this journey in their fundraising, however this time they will make the journey by bicycle rather than by car.

Please make this journey worthwhile by donating anything you can to Cancer Research. You can do this via their website at iwouldride400miles.co.uk

T in the Park July 10-12 2009

Mike, Jenny and Linsey headed to T in the Park bright and early on Saturday morning (thanks must go out to Taylor's Taxis for the lift!) and walked to the Media Tent that we would be frequenting during the weekend.

After some nice time spent in the hospitality area we met up with Mike (of 'the morning' fame) and headed to go see Calvin Harris perform and then we saw Lady Gaga. Throughout the day we also saw Katy Perry, The Ting Tings, Jane's Addiction, Florence and the Machine and The Killers. And at some point we managed to get sun burned. Alas both Jenny and I look like pandas!



While hanging in the media tent during the afternoon Jenny interviewed George Kyle from Tenants, Geoff Ellis and Florence of Florence and the Machine as well as hanging with revellers out in the fields.

Come Sunday, Jenny and Linsey made their way back to T without Mike. We were both incredibly tired from the day before, but determined to make the most of our day. In the media village again we caught up with VV Brown and Alto Unite before heading out into the main area to see Gary Go, The Saturdays, Seasick Steve, The Script, Eagles of Death Metal, TV on the Radio,, Lily Allen, Pet Shop Boys and Snow Patrol. There was so much going on that we barely saw any full sets. Unfortunately we missed Blur. We were so tired we headed home early when we thought they wouldn't be playing. Typically though, once we left they did come on!



Check out the gallery to see some of our pictures. We took so many but didn't want to overfill the gallery with them! And we'll have two podcasts up with a weekend full of interviews for you to download and those will be up for a few days.

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Linsey
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Fair City Factor - July 7th 2009

On Tuesday 7th July Perth FM in association with the Perth & Kinross Youth Services held Perth's very first Fair City Factor on the South Inch hosted by Ray Dallas. It was Perth's answer to T In The Park! We had over fourteen contestants singing their hearts out. We had three judges Kristy Duncan, Alan Young and also Perth FM's glamorous news girl Jenny Longden.



It was a great afternoon and the contestants who took part were amazing! Congratulations to Adam Mohammad who sang Wheetus – Teenage Dirtbag who came in third who won himself a £10 voucher for HMV and Kayleigh Mustard who came second who sang Alannah Myles – Black Velvet must also say get well soon to Kayleigh as she burnt her leg on hair die! (Long story)

But the winners who stole the main prize were Guide The Light who won a recording session at Clearwater studios on Shore Road and also an air play on Perth FM 106.6.



Thanks, to everyone who came along to the Fair City Factor on Tuesday, it was great to meet everyone, and I'm already looking forward to next year's. Don’t forget to check out the gallery section of the Perth FM website as you may spot yourself!

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Ray
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