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LGBT Month in Norwich

“Rainbow flags will fly across Norfolk on February 1st for the start of LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, & Trans) History Month.

Poet and artist Vince Laws (who joined our Community Chest show to discuss the month on 29th Jan) will perform at the morning flag raising, and at the Launch Party at City Hall that evening, which kick-starts 28 days of events - and there's something every day in February.

There's a Children’s Party on Saturday 6th, the launch of the Pride Arts Network on Wednesday 10th, romantic Valentine’s Dinners on Sunday 14th, a Poetry Supper in Cromer on Tuesday 23rd and more.

There’s comedy, drama, sport, politics and parties to enjoy.

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Trans (LGBT) History Month takes place every year in February. It celebrates the lives and achievements of the LGBT community. LGBT people have often hidden themselves in society for their own safety and have also frequently been ignored by others for their achievements and contributions. By presenting an honest appraisal of LGBT lives we seek to replace ignorance with knowledge and understanding.

For more info, listen to the Future Radio event guides in Breakfast and Drive and check out the Norwich Pride website: www.norwichpride.org.uk/events/all.html

by Admin

Terry Lee 27 Hour Broadcast!

Breakfast Presenter’s Charity ‘Marathon’ Broadcast

Future Radio’s breakfast presenter Terry Lee is so keen not to be drafted in to run the City of Norwich Half Marathon that he has decided to set up his very own endurance test; staying on air for 27 hours.

On Thursday November 26th Terry will be starting his show at 7am as normal, but then finishing 27 hours later at 10am on Friday 27th November! In this time Terry will be presenting non-stop; with special guests, features, live-music, as well as exhausting his record collection through the early hours.

Already confirmed on Terry’s broadcast are a coffee specialist from Wilkinson’s of Norwich, sleep expert Dr Neil Stanley, live music from local folk artist Jess Morgan, this year’s Next Big Thing winners Console Wars, world-famous shellac spinner DJ78, and many many more.

Terry said: “Although we won’t be breaking any world records with this broadcast, this is without doubt the biggest challenge I’ve taken up in my radio career. I’m looking forward to interacting with listeners in the early hours, and hope that I am still decipherable on Friday morning!”

Station Manager Tom Buckham said: “Terry’s marathon broadcast is testament to Future Radio’s commitment to offer something different to radio audiences across Norwich - with some interesting guests and features lined up it should make for some memorable output, and will be another example of Future Radio pushing creative boundaries”.

Terry's non-stop broadcast will act as a starting point to the Norwich Half Marathon on Sunday 29th November - which will see a selection of other Future Radio DJs running to raise money for the station.

To sponsor Terry’s broadcast, or the Future DJs running the City of Norwich Half-Marathon, visit: www.justgiving.com/futuremarathon.

For more information about Terry's marathon broadcast, visit: www.futureradio.co.uk/marathonbroadcast

by Tom Buckham

Norwich 1/2 Marathon Fund Raising

This November, Future Radio is undertaking a couple of important events to raise money for the station:

Firstly, on November 26th Terry Lee will be doing a 'marathon broadcast' commencing at 7am and then finishing 27 hours later(!) at 10am on Friday 27th November! In this time Terry will be presenting non-stop, but will of course be looking for interaction (and sponsorship) from our listeners!

http://www.justgiving.com/futuremarathon

Terry's non-stop broadcast will act as a starting point to the main event of the weekend - the Norwich Half Marathon on Sunday 29th November - which will see a selection of Future Radio DJs running to raise money for the station - including:

Simone Hayes

Wee Willy Wilson

Tom Buckham

Alex Brickham

Toby Newton

Alison Turner

+ more (TBC)

So please sponsor us and the team as much as you can to help keep Future Radio entertaining the Norwich air waves!

To sponsor head to our Just Giving page:

http://www.justgiving.com/futuremarathon

Thanks for your support!