The winners for the 2011 Birthday Raffle can now be found here.  Than you to everyone who participated.  The prizes should be with the winners shortly.

Some clues to the songs being played this evening: Matt’s changing the world and Mr. Dunning wants a bit. Also, two left four in the band at a price. There’s a song from the first band to sign to George Harrison’s record label and a re-named sixties band adapts part of the planets! We’ll squeeze in a further dozen songs before 9.

From 9 o’clock we hear this week’s Chart in 1979 that includes the music critics poll: “Best Single of the Year”. There’s a touch of Chic, Barbara and Neil duet, whilst Sarah cashes in on Star Wars hype. Paul hears about Joanie who’s mechanical: isn’t she? Elton writes a song on a theme which is coincidental, as the following day he hears that his messenger boy was killed in a motorbike accident.

YET MORE SOUNDS FROM THE GREAT “SEVENTIES”

To ease you in to 2012, some easy clues for some of the songs for this evening:

John sings “Make Love Not War”, known by a different title in 1973. Dionne Warwick duets with a Motown band in 1974. Billy’s third single of 1976 comes to a halt. There’s glam rock Geordie’s only Top 10 charter. A Jamaican Trio cover a Jimmy Cliff song and the Jackson Five sing their début hit.

From 9 until 10 o’clock, it’s this week’s Chart in 1978, with a great selection from Crystal Gayle, Donna Summer, Wings, Chic, Boney M., Hot Chocolate and many more!

THE SEVENTIES: A GREAT DECADE FOR POPULAR MUSIC

Tune in to Vixen 1O1 for the EURO HIT 40 REVIEW OF 2011 presented by TIM FISHER.

For the last “Seventies” in 2011 there’s a wide range of songs through the two hours. Gold Disc Award winning: Silver Convention, David Ruffin and Bonnie Tyler songs from 1975 and 1976. Shirley Bassey sparkles with a James Bond film theme. Paul Carrack sings in his earliest band formed in Sheffield, while Cat Stevens is out at night and Hot Chocolate are reassembling!

From 9 o’clock it’s the final chart of 1976. It includes a seasonal song from Johnny Mathis, a traditional tune from Mike Oldfield and Smokie cover a song from Australian Band, New World. The Christmas novelty song from Chris Hill is his second one, alas! Irish singer, Dana with her final Top 20 single and David Soul débuts his singing career. We conclude the evening with either Chicago or Status Quo…..depending on the clock.

CHRISTMAS HIGHLIGHTS ON VIXEN 101 – scroll down for schedule

Programmes about renowned community musician Sam Dunkley and a fund-raising production specially written by Weighton Waytes’ leader Carole Readman will headline the Christmas line-up on East Yorkshire community radio station, Vixen 101.

Sam Dunkley, who lives at Barlby, has been instrumental in running musicals at Woldgate College and leading the Forgotten Voices community choir, both at Pocklington. He talks to Vixen 101 presenter Tony Barker about his inspiration, motivation and success, and chooses his favourite music. In Conversation with Sam Dunkley will be aired on Christmas Day, 5pm-6pm, and Boxing Day 12-1.

A special performance at Goodmanham Church called Look to the Light, which has raised money for local churches, will be broadcast on Christmas Day, 2-3pm, and Boxing Day, 3-4pm. Written by organist and musical director Carole Readman in memory of her sister Kay, and featuring specially-written performances by the Weighton Waytes, the programme is devoted to the history of Goodmanham Church and its role in the early days of Christianity and is narrated by Professor Sid Bradley from York University. It was one of three performances of Look to the Light which raised more than £1500 for churches at Goodmanham, Market Weighton and St Gregory’s Minster near Helmsley. A CD of the Weighton Waytes’ work raised £550 for St Leonard’s Hospice.

The Christmas schedules will also see a special Drivetime Show, 4-6pm on Friday 23^rd December, hosted by Paul Atkinson, helping people across the Western Wolds to have a safe journey and playing great music to wrap presents to. The sports team present a special quiz on Christmas Eve, 3-5, as Vixen 101’s sports presenters compete for honours with two knowledgeable listeners.

Darren Duckworth will host Christmas Morning Special to welcome in the excitement of Christmas Day from 9.30am featuring festive short stories by local writers, then Bill Horncastle delivers his Christmas Cheer from 12-2, linking up with listeners around the world and across the Western Wolds.

A special Soul Shack programme, which will become a new regular feature in the schedules from January, will be broadcast on Christmas Day, 8-9pm, and on Thursday, 6-7. Christmas Day will also feature a special theatrical production – Not to Please Him – by the Political Players from 9pm.

Vixen 101’s programmes can be heard on 101.8FM across Market Weighton, Holme-upon Spalding Moor and Pocklington and online at www.vixen101.co.uk.

Friday 23 December.                                                                               

4-6 pm. Christmas Drivetime – Paul Atkinson.
6-7 pm. Euro Hit 40.
7-9 pm. Stepping Out Friday.
9pm- midnight. The Fox’s Den.

Saturday 24 December – Christmas Eve:                                           

8-11 am. Breakfast Show – Darren Duckworth.

11am-1pm. Mid-Morning Show – Paul Stellings including Theatre Round-up at 12.30pm.
1-2 pm. 60s Saturday.
2-6 pm. Sport (including ‘Sports Quiz’ 3-5 pm.)
6-8 pm. Saturday Flight Classic Rock- Paul Stellings.
8-10 pm. L.A. Connection- Emperor Rosko.
10pm-midnight. Dance Party.
Midnight-3 am. 675 Rock.

Sunday 25 December – Christmas Day:    

8-8.30 am. Earthbeat  with MarnieChesterton
8.30-9.30 am Wake Up To Christmas- Paul Stellings.
9.30am-midday  Christmas Morning Special – Darren Duckworth.
12.00- 2 pm. Christmas Cheer – Bill Horncastle.
2-3 pm. Look to the Light – The story of stained glass windows at Goodmanham Church featuring the Weighton Waytes.
3pm. The Queen’s Christmas Message.
3.05-5 pm. Emperor Rosko.
5-6 pm. Tony Barker in Conversation with Sam Dunkley.
6-8 pm. Euro Hit 40 Review of 2011.
8-9 pm. The Soul Shack.
9-10 pm. Not To Please Him: a Play by The Political Players.

Monday 26 December – Boxing Day:                                         

Midday- 1pm. Tony Barker in Conversation with Sam Dunkley.
1-3 pm. Boxing Day Lunch.
3-4 pm. Look To The Light featuring the Weighton Waytes.
4-6 pm. Boxing Day Drive.
6-7 pm. Easy Listening Hour.
7-8 pm. All That Jazz.
9pm- midnight. The Fox’s Den.

Special Programme: Thursday 29 December.                                    

6-7 pm. Soul Shack Special – Paul Atkinson.

In the first hour there’s just one Christmas song, from Gilbert O’Sullivan in 1974. Also, Albert sings about a lack of rain. A Nina Simone song is re-sung by a duet. Barry is making a request and Dee is on a stallion for a good ride. He was previously keeping it up to see what happens, but that was in 1959! The Band also had a parent surrounded in rags? Clue: Think about the Title.

From 9 until 10 in our last Seventies programme before Christmas we play out this week’s Chart from 1979. It includes a fiddler parodied by an advert for butter. Some people were pretending they were searching a store for money. Donna and Barbra duet, but on different record labels strangely! The Chart features 2 walls and another song features 2 colours. Confused….again? YES!

BAFFLED? OKAY, JUST ENJOY THE TWO HOURS……

Singer Katie Wood performs on Saturday on Vixen 101

Vixen 101 is bringing the party to the Pocklington Arts Centre on Saturday 17th December with a special programme and a fund-raising coffee morning. Join Julian Watson and Tony Barker from 9.30-1pm at the popular venue for special guests including the Chairman of the East Riding of Yorkshire Council, local resident Cllr Kay West, plus live music from Pocklington singing starlet Katie Wood, and the winning entry from a festive short story competition run in conjunction with Simply Books in Pocklington. We’ll also be joined by various local,  well-known faces including the town Mayor.
If it’s a respite from Christmas shopping that you need, come and join our festive celebration and enjoy seasonal refreshments including a homemade raspberry and white chocolate cake! Vixen 101 will also be selling tickets for its Third Birthday Raffle, with a top prize of a mini-cruise with P&O Ferries.

Here we go, clues for music in the first hour: Alan’s off to Jarrow; Tina’s at a high voltage causing a fire; Madeline has freedom to start her day; Yvonne has remade a Kim Weston song; Patrick is in love with his country; Derek sings about love for his friend’s wife; Walt decides to adapt a famed classical work for disco. Confusion? Yes!

From 9 until 10, we’ll play this week’s Chart from 1973. It includes a seasonal selection from Wizzard and Slade…so no surprises? Also, Marie Osmond’s first single joins established David Essex, Roxy Music, Mott the Hoople and Alvin Stardust in the Top 10. Donny, Mud, Kiki Dee and T. Rex are also featured.

ANOTHER GREAT TWO HOURS OF SEVENTIES NOSTALGIA

Join Gary Newbould for this week’s news flagship programme which has a distinctly festive flavour. Gary will be looking back on the Christmas shopping and lights switch-on events in Pocklington and Market Weighton in the last week, and hearing from Pocklington’s organiser Ali Jenkins about future plans.

Local Police chief Sergeant Pete Rogers will be providing his regular update on the crime and community safety scene; estate agent and Rotarian Chris Clubley will be in the studio with his regular news on the housing market and local charity news, and the outcome of last week’s Selby Fatstock Market.

Artist Jan Jones will join Gary after 11.30 to talk about a sale by some of her students called Starving Artists, on Tuesday at Pocklington Youth Centre, Union Street.

Email us: studio@vixen101.co.uk