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Friday October 14th

Today’s Sponsor: The Ellenborough Park Hotel,

Southam, GL52 3NH Tel. 0800 110 59300

7:00 am

Winchcombe Breakfast: Hosted today by Brian Maggs, Alan Herod, Fr Peter Slocombe and Bev Harrell.  7.30 Thought for the Day with The Rev Richard Harris, C3 Church, Winchcombe.

9:00

Carousel: Music and chat introduced by Philip Arkell.

9.30 Poem for the Day read by Pam Carr.

11:00

Patchwork in Concert: The popular local singers perform in the studio.

11:30

Sports Preview / What’s On: with Bill Pullen.

12:00

Around Dumbleton Hill: Gordon Ottewell and friends on the Winchcombe Way.

1:00 pm

Poetry in Popular Music: Paul Simon, introduced by Bob Pragnell.

2:00

Byways, Boots and Blisters: 1/8  A History of Walkers and Walking. Roger Philpott.

2:30

The Traveller: Fr Peter Slocombe tells us about his visit to Iceland.

3:00

Not so happily ever after – or who'd be a princess?. With Carol Harris.

3:30

Railway Mad: Mike Rafferty interviews Rosemary Phillips.

4:00

Favourites from the Past: introduced by Ian Margrett.

5:00 pm

Musical Disconnections: with Peter Teague.

6:00

The Barnsey Show: with Luke Barnes.

7:00

The Ryan Show: with Ryan Pearson.

8:00

The JT Music Show: James Thomas takes you on a journey through his favourite music.

10:00

The Friday Rock Show: with Anita and Ray Bennett.

11:00 pm

Programmes repeated through the night starting with Patchwork in Concert.

  Saturday October 15th

Today’s Sponsor: The Coventry Building Society,

 8 High Street, Winchcombe. 01242 602228

7:00 am

Winchcombe Breakfast: Brian Maggs is today’s host assisted by Jo Rees and Iain Robertson.

7.30 Thought for the Day with The Rev Nick Carter, Alderton.

10:00

A Sudeley Guide: Alan Brant remembers: with Gordon Ottewell.

10:30

Passchendaele: John Welch tells the story.

11:00

They Have a Song to Sing You: introduced by Jim Norris.

12:00

Winchcombe Memories: Today’s guest is Rex Butler. Introduced by Philip Arkell.

1:00 pm

Brunch: with Hannah and Olly Wilcock.

2:00

Byways, Boots and Blisters: 2/8 A History of Walkers and Walking. Roger Philpott.

2:30

DRIP” Rainwater Harvesting in Uganda: Barbara Herod talks to a visitor from Uganda.

3:00

Through the Past Darkly: Iain Robertson plays music and talks about bands he has worked with.

4:00

The Friday Rock Show:  Another chance to hear yesterday’s programme. With Anita and Ray Bennett.

5:00 pm

News and Football results from the newsroom of IRN.

5:15

The Country Show: Alan Herod visits.

6:00

MCIS: with Hannah Wilcock.

7:00

The Young Persons Guide to the Universe: 1/2 with Hannah Wilcock and Lucy Newsum.

8:00 pm

Programmes repeated from 9am earlier.

Sunday October 16th

Today’s Sponsor: Cheltenham Racecourse,

Prestbury Park.  Tel. 01242 513014

7:00 am

Winchcombe Breakfast: Hosted today by Ros Martin and Alan Herod.

7.30 Thought for the Day

9:00

Pasties and Pushkin:  Mike Rafferty recounts his national Service training as a Russian military interpreter.

10:00

Waytes and Measures: recorded live at the Winchcombe Festival of Music and Arts.

10:30

Sowing the Seed and Shepherding: More from Edith Brill’s book and a recording of Fred Archer, with Bill Pullen.

11:00

Michael Bochman plays the violin and talks to Helena Cavan.

12:00

Out and About in Winchcombe: with John Welch.

1:00 pm

The Church Magazine: News, information, interviews and music introduced by Fr Peter Slocombe.

2:00

Byways, Boots and Blisters: 3/8 A History of Walkers and Walking. Roger Philpott.

2:30

Winchcombe Poetry Circle:  with Helena Cavan.

3:00

Alan Herod's choice of American orchestral music.

4:00

Four Poets and a Musician: with Bill Pullen includes recordings of  Mandy Davies and Ian McMillan

4:30

Not so happily ever after – or who'd be a princess? With Carol Harris. ® Broadcast Friday 21st.

5:00 pm

Harvest Festival: Rev Steve Ward leads the service from the Winchcombe Methodist Church. Organist John Blenkinsopp. Technician Tom Roles.

6:00

Music Strands: introduced by Bill Pullen.

7:00

Charlie’s Choc Box: with Charlie and the Gang.

10:00 pm

Programmes repeated overnight starting with Waytes and Measures.

 Monday October 17th

Today’s Sponsor: Adams Estate Agents,

Hereford House, North Street. Tel. 01242 603601

7:00 am

Winchcombe Breakfast: Hosted today by Brian Maggs, and John Brooks.          

7.30 Thought for the Day.

9:00

Carousel: Music and chat introduced by Philip Arkell.

9.30 Poem for the Day with Veronica Gapper.

11:00

The Solid Silver Sixties Show: introduced by Jo Rees.

12:00

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews.

1:00 pm

Modern Classics:1/2 songs from classic albums introduced by Geoff Fox.

2:00

Byways, Boots and Blisters: 4/8 A History of Walkers and Walking. Roger Philpott.

2:30

Sports Round Up: with Bill Pullen.

3:00

Relaxing Music from the Library of Joan Gambert:  presented by John Rowe.

4:00

Nature in Poetry: with Helena Cavan

4:30

The Traveller: Fr Peter Slocombe tells us about his visit to Iceland. ® Broadcast Friday 21st.

5:00 pm

More Music Travels: introduced by Bill Pullen.

5:30

Ralph Boteler-Lord Sudeley. Soldier, Statesman and Builder. The Rev’ds John and Jo Stevinson tell us more.

6:00

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews. ® Heard earlier today.

7:00 pm

Programmes repeated overnight starting with Winchcombe Breakfast.

 Tuesday October 18th

Today’s Sponsor: Fifty o Fifty,

4 North St. Winchcombe.  Tel. 07892 952782

7:00 am

Winchcombe Breakfast: Hosted today by Steve Ward, Alan Herod and Cressida Pryor.

7.30 Thought for the Day with Fr Peter Slocombe, St Nicholas, Winchcombe.

9:00

Carousel: Music and chat introduced by Philip Arkell.

9.30 Poem for the Day with Gordon Ottewell.

11:00

Musical Disconnections: with Peter Teague. ® Broadcast Friday 14th

12:00

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews.

1:00 pm

Poetry in Popular Music: Tom Paxton, introduced by Bob Pragnell.

2:00

Byways, Boots and Blisters: 5/8 A History of Walkers and Walking. Roger Philpott.

2:30

The Complete Wit & Whimsey:  Gordon Ottewell interviews Mike Rafferty about his new book.

3:00

The Audiophile: Music programme introduced by Roger Philpott.

4:00

The Church Magazine: News, information, interviews and music introduced by Fr Peter Slocombe. ® Broadcast Sunday 16th

5:00 pm

Winchcombe Poetry Circle:  with Helena Cavan. ® Broadcast Sunday 16th.

5:30

Railway Mad: Mike Rafferty interviews Rosemary Phillips.

6:00

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews. ® Heard earlier today.

7:00 pm

Programmes repeated overnight starting with Winchcombe Breakfast.

Wednesday October 19th

Today’s Sponsor: The Little Letting Shop,

Vineyard St. Winchcombe.   Tel. 01242 604400

7:00 am

Winchcombe Breakfast: Hosted today by Barbara Herod, assisted by Bev Harrell and Jo Rees.

7.30 Thought for the Day with The Rt Rev’d John Went, Bishop of Tewkesbury.

9:00

Carousel: Music and chat introduced by Philip Arkell.

9.30 Poem for the Day with Barbara Edward.

11:00

Ralph Boteler-Lord Sudeley. Soldier, Statesman and Builder. The Rev’ds John and Jo Stevinson tell us more. ® Broadcast Monday 17th

11:30

Four Poets and a Musician: with Bill Pullen includes recordings of Mandy Davies and Ian McMillan. ® Broadcast Sunday 16th.

12:00

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews.

1:00 pm

Poetry in Popular Music: John Denver, Part Two, introduced by Bob Pragnell.

2:00

Byways, Boots and Blisters: 6/8 A History of Walkers and Walking. Roger Philpott.

2:30

A Sudeley Guide: Alan Brant remembers: with Gordon Ottewell. ® Broadcast Saturday 15th.

3:00

Out and About in Winchcombe: with John Welch. ® Broadcast Sunday 16th.

4:00

Two Light Hearted Sketches, produced by Jo Rees.

4:45

Lena Les and Bert. Bill Pullen tells us more about The Butler Family with recordings of Bert.

5:00 pm

Just Like Eddie: Another chance to hear Bill Pullen’s programme about the late Eddie Mitchell. ® Broadcast October 2009

6:00

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews. ® Heard earlier today.

7:00 pm

Programmes repeated overnight starting with Winchcombe Breakfast.

 Thursday October 20th

Today’s Sponsor: Stuart Hutton

of Raymond James Investment Services 01242 807840

7:00 am

Winchcombe Breakfast: Hosted today by Peter Teague, Betty Houghton and Richard Slessor.

7.30 Thought for the Day with Julie Redgers.

9:00

Carousel: Music and chat introduced by Philip Arkell.

9.30 Poem for the Day with Mike Rafferty.

11:00

Let's listen to the Band. Jim Norris.

11:30

Passchendaele: John Welch tells the story. ® Broadcast Saturday 15th.

12:00

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews.

1:00 pm

Modern Classics: 2/2 songs from classic albums introduced by Geoff Fox.

2:00

Byways, Boots and Blisters: 7/8 A History of Walkers and Walking. Roger Philpott.

2:30

Broadway’s Nuclear Secret: Barbara and Alan Herod investigate.

3:00

Pasties and Pushkin:  Mike Rafferty recounts his National Service training as a Russian military interpreter. ® Broadcast Sunday 16th.

4:00

Winchcombe Memories: Today’s guest is Rex Butler. Introduced by Philip Arkell. ® Broadcast Saturday 15th.

5:00 pm

Through the Past Darkly: Iain Robertson plays music and talks about bands he has worked with. ® Broadcast Saturday 15th.

6:00

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews. ® Heard earlier today.

7:00 pm

Programmes repeated overnight starting with Winchcombe Breakfast.

Friday October 21st

Today’s Sponsor: Severn Vale Housing,

Shannon Way, Ashchurch, GL20 8ND Tel. 01684 2722727

7:00 am

Winchcombe Breakfast: Hosted today by Brian Maggs, Rev Nick Carter and Tom Roles.

7.30 Thought for the Day with Rev Steve Ward, Methodist Church, Winchcombe.

9:00

Carousel: Music and chat introduced by Philip Arkell.

9.30 Poem for the Day with Jo Rees and Jean Ford.

9.45 Laurence Robertson MP answers your questions. Please email questions to studio@radiowinchcombe.co.uk or phone:01242 602317

11:30

Sports Preview / What’s On: with Bill Pullen.

12:00

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews.

1:00 pm

Eclectics Anonymous: More music from around the world with Richard Slessor

2:00

Byways, Boots and Blisters: 8/8 A History of Walkers and Walking. Roger Philpott.

2:30

DRIP” Rainwater harvesting in Uganda: Barbara Herod talks to a visitor from Uganda. ® Broadcast Saturday 15th.

3:00

Memories of a Forgotten service - Supplying the Old Contemptibles: with Carol Harris.

3:30

Sowing the Seed and Shepherding: More from Edith Brill’s book and a recording of Fred Archer, with Bill Pullen. ® Broadcast Sunday 16th.

4:00

Relaxing Music from the Library of Joan Gambert:  presented by John Rowe.® Broadcast Monday 17th.

5:00 pm

The Barnesy Show: with Luke Barnes

6:00

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews. ® Heard earlier today.

7:00

The Ryan Show: with Ryan Pearson.

8:00

The JT Music Show: James Thomas takes you on a journey through his favourite music.

10:00

The Friday Rock Show: with Anita and Ray Bennett.

11:00 pm

Programmes repeated through the night starting with the final part of Carousel.

Saturday October 22nd

Today’s Sponsor: Gary Wills Gas Services.

Tel, 01242 602996 or 07879 611614

7:00 am

Winchcombe Breakfast: Hosted today by Tom Roles, Bev Harrell and  Ros Martin.

7.30 Thought for the Day with Stuart Holby, C3 Church, Winchcombe.

10:00

Broadway’s Nuclear Secret: Barbara and Alan Herod investigate. ® Broadcast Thursday 20th.

10:30

The Complete Wit & Whimsey:  Gordon Ottewell interviews Mike Rafferty about his new book. ® Broadcast Tuesday 18th.

11:00

The Solid Silver Sixties Show: introduced by Jo Rees. ® Broadcast Monday 17th

12:00

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews.

1:00 pm

Brunch: Hannah and Olly Wilcock are joined by Tom Roles.

2:00

More Music Travels: introduced by Bill Pullen. ® Broadcast Monday 17th

2:30

Winchcombe WEA: Workers Education Association. Past courses and possibilities for the future. Margaret Warmington and Helena Cavan report.

3:00

Choral Favourites: introduced by Jim Norris.

4:00

The Country Show: Alan Herod visits. ® Broadcast Saturday 15th.

4:30

Waytes and Measures: recorded live at the Winchcombe Festival of Music and Arts.® Broadcast Sunday 16th.

5:00 pm

News and Football results from Independent Radio News.

5:15

Winchcombe Memories: Canon Ronald Appleton passed away in July. Here is another chance to hear the interview he gave Philip Arkell in 2006.

6:00

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews. ® Broadcast earlier today.

7:00

MCIS. with Hannah Wilcock.

8:00

The Young Persons Guide to the Universe:2/2 with Hannah Wilcock and Lucy Newsum.

9:00

Laurence Robertson MP. Broadcast yesterday in Carousel.

9:30 pm

Programmes repeated from 9am earlier.

Sunday October 23rd

7:00 am

Winchcombe Breakfast: Hosted today by Tom Roles, Barbara Herod and Richard Slessor.

7.30 Thought for the Day with The Rev Julia Hook, St Peter’s Winchcombe.

9:00

Around Dumbleton Hill; Gordon Ottewell and friends on the Winchcombe Way.® Broadcast Friday 14th

10:00

The Audiophile: Music programme introduced by Roger Philpott. ® Broadcast Tuesday.

11:00

Patchwork in concert: The popular local singers perform in the studio.® Broadcast Friday 14th

11:30

Sports Round Up: with Bill Pullen.

12:00

New Country Music: introduced by Anita Bennett.

1:00 pm

My Island Choice:  Michael Dufton selects music special to him.

2:00

Lena Les and Bert. Bill Pullen tells us more about The Butler Family with recordings of Bert. ® Broadcast Wednesday 19th.

2:15

Two Light Hearted Sketches, produced by Jo Rees ® Broadcast Wednesday 19th.

3:00

Alan Herod's choice of 20th century music.

4:00

Nature in Poetry: with Helena Cavan. ® Broadcast Monday 17th.

4:30

Memories of a Forgotten Service - Supplying the Old Contemptibles: with Carol Harris. ®Broadcast Friday 21st

5:00 pm

Focus: Topical conversation and interviews. ® Heard yesterday.

6:00

Beyond the Strands: Introduced by Bill Pullen.

7:00

Charlie’s Choc Box: with Charlie and the Gang.

9:00

The Final Hour of Music: with Jim Norris.

10:00 pm

Closedown until next time.