The Donald Strachan Show

interview with Lisbee Stainton ahead of a wonderful set at The Voodoo Rooms on 22nd May 2014 - interview broadcast during 'Lunchtime Review' on TD1 Radio and 'Views From The Edge' on North Highland Radio & Scotland Online Radio

interview with Jo Hill following a wonderful set at The Voodoo Rooms on 22nd May 2014 + ID for 'Lunchtime Review' on TD1 Radio - interview broadcast during 'Lunchtime Review' on TD1 Radio and 'Views From The Edge' on North Highland Radio & Scotland Online Radio

SO great to finally catch up with Tiger Lilly during her UK Tour - this was recorded ahead of her gig in Edinburgh's BrewDog on 13th February 2014 - this interview initially included in 'Views From The Edge' on North Highland Radio on 18th February, extract also included in 'Lunchtime Review' on TD1 Radio on 20th February. Very pleased to be able to report that since this was recorded Tiger Lilly'...

From the fertile farmlands of Perthshire to the bustling streets of Leith, Libby Paterson weaves her way around Scotland relating tales from the 1960s to the present day. Her timeless stories unfold through powerful portraits of ordinary people exposed to passion, love, laughter, hatred and tragedy. 'The Field Of Grass' is a collection of Libby's short stories and this is my reading of one of them...

An interview with Ken Henderson Chair of UNICEF Scottish Borders talks about their 'Anthology of Poems and Stories'. This was included in 'Lunchtime Review' on www.td1radio.com on Thursday 14th Noverber 2013. Book and CD available - details on FaceBook under UnicefScottishBordersGroup - also from Merlin Music in Melrose and Hoolet's Books in Peebles.

Interviews with Haley & Ainslie from Spat following their set at their 'Down & Outs' EP launch on 18th October in The Station Bar, Hawick - also interview with Dek Buist of Splinter & Razor Edge Records - as broadcast during 'Views From The Edge' on www.abcradio.co.uk on Friday 25th October

'Have Your Say' - 'Should people be able to drink in public places?' Scottish Borders Council are actively seeking to engage with the community as they prepare to introduce new byelaws. These proposed byelaws will be discussed during Area Forum meetings in November - for venues and times go to www.scotborders.gov.uk/areaforums You can also submit your views by visiting www.scotborders.gov.uk/consu...

Feature about Scottish Borders UNICEF 'Anthology of Poems & Stories' as included in 'Views From The Edge' on www.abcradio.co.uk on 15th October 2013 - includes my humble attempts to read a couple of extracts.

An extended version of an interview with Kym Campbell-Whitton talking about the opening of the newly refurbished Greenlaw War Memorial Hall. It was officially opened on Saturday 13th July 2013 after major renovations. An edited version of this was included in 'Lunchtime Review' on www.td1radio.com on Thursday 18th July and in 'Views From The Edge' on www.abcradio.co.uk on Wednesday 24th July.

Interview with Lloyd & Matt from Scottish band Thula Borah. This was originally included in 'Views From The Edge' on www.abcradio.co.uk on Wednesday 17th July and 'Lunchtime Review' on www.td1radio.com on Thursday 18th July 2013. Many thanks to www.generatemusicpr.com for putting me in touch with them.

Charlotte Redpath from Fountainhall talks about her magazine project with Sharon Jackson of fixers.org.uk The interview was broadcast in two parts in both 'Lunchtime Review' on www.td1radio.com and 'Views From The Edge' on www.abcradio.co.uk between 20th and 27th June 2013. Many thanks to The Salmon Inn, Galashiels for providing the location (some atmosphere provided by builders working in the bac...

Extended version of interview with Mike Gray, bass player with Galashiels band Torino that was broadcast during 'Lunchtime Review' on www.td1radio.com - Thursday 20th June 2013.

An extended version of interview featured in 'Lunchtime Review' on www.td1radio.com 20th June 2013 and 'Views From The Edge' on www.abcradio.co.uk 21st June 2013. Garry talks about his driving career to date, progress so far in 2013 British Rally Championship and looking ahead to entry in Round 3, The RSAC Scottish Rally. http://www.borderrallysport.co.uk/#!garry_pearson/cbsf

An interview with rising star Kerri Watt - broadcast during 'Views From The Edge' on www.abcradio.co.uk and 'Lunchtime Review' on www.td1radio.com during May 2013

To help highlight issues regarding Parkinson's, a team of 10 set off from Fort William to canoe to Inverness. Simon Laverick phoned the TD1 Radio studio on Thursday 23rd may to speak about the trip. I spoke to him again on Tuesday evening, 28th May. Listen in to hear about progress. Final chat with him here after he returned home. Find out more by visiting www.fixparkinsons.com

To help highlight issues regarding Parkinson's, a team of 10 set off from Fort William to canoe to Inverness. Simon Laverick phoned the TD1 Radio studio on Thursday 23rd may to speak about the trip. I spoke to him again on completion of the trip. Listen in to hear about progress. More updates to follow. Find out more by visiting www.fixparkinsons.com

To help highlight issues regarding Parkinson's, a team of 10 set off from Fort William to canoe to Inverness. Simon Laverick phoned the TD1 Radio studio on Thursday 23rd may to speak about the trip. I spoke to him again on Sunday afternoon, 26th May. Listen in to hear about progress. More updates to follow. Find out more by visiting www.fixparkinsons.com

To help highlight issues regarding Parkinson's, a team of 10 set off from Fort William to canoe to Inverness. Simon Laverick phoned the TD1 Radio studio on Thursday 23rd may to speak about the trip. I spoke to him again on Saturday afternoon, 25th May. Listen in to hear about progress. More updates to follow. Find out more by visiting www.fixparkinsons.com

An interview with Layla BV - broadcast during 'Lunchtime Review' on www.td1radio.com on Thursday 24th May 2013 and 'Views From The Edge' on www.abcradio.co.uk on Friday 24th May 2013. Many thanks to Layla for her patience in the face of my technical difficulties! Thanks also to FaceBook group Open2Scout for bringing Layla to my attention.

On Saturday 11th May 2013 a group of local young people attended a workshop session with SAMA 'Electronic Artist Of The Year' Plum, following their introduction to use of loop pedals they developed a piece which they performed to a packed hall later that evening ahead of Plum's live set. Many thanks to Stow's 'Sound Out' organisation for making this possible.

Colleen Henderson-Heywood in conversation with Simon Laverick discussing various aspects of Parkinson's and a fund/awareness-raising challenge to be undertaken towards the end of May 2013. A full version of this show played out to air on TD1 Radio on the morning of 9th May, this edit retains the essential conversation.

and now 'the end is here'! final hour - includes call to L Perry in Guildford and a rather emotional ending

Edit of hour 23 - first hour of 'Saturday Breakfast' - includes call to Well Hung Heart in LA

Edit of hour 22 - 7am to 8am leading up to final two hours as the usual weekly 'Saturday Breakfast'

Edit of hour 21 - second with studio guest Colleen Henderson-Heywood