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Hêvî Radio [Kurdish, English & Turkish] 18/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
About famous Palistinian poet Mahmut Dervis.
Cambridge Youth Voice [Youth Voices] 18/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Brought to you by four teenagers, Cambridge Youth Voice does exactly what it says on the tin.

Discussing modern issues and letting the world know what young people have to say about them, our aim is to get heard in a society of "responsible" adults.

Presented by Adam Scott, Lauren Sumner-Rooney, Sophie Littlechild and Mariam Ahmed
Chinese in Cambridge [Chinese & English] 13/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
"Chinese in Cambridge" is a weekly programme broadcast in both the Chinese and English languages. The programme aims at providing current news relating to the Chinese community world-wide, introducing life in modern China and promoting
cultural exchange between Chinese and English people by offering insight into Chinese philosophy, traditional values, literature and other arts.
Making Mental Notes [Mental Health] 12/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
In this month's live show we'll be interviewing David Howarth, the Cambridge Lib Dem MP.

We'll be asking him some tough questions about the Community Mental Health Sector.

Also in this August show we're having an acoustic performance with Cate Williams and Gill Drake.

As usual we'll have our News and our What's On segments & in addition we're continuing our Book Review section with another book; 'Breaking The Patterns of Depression'.
Homeless Truths [Life on the Street] 12/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Homeless Truths is produced and presented by homeless, ex-homeless and vulnerably housed people for the street community of Cambridge and anyone who wants to hear the real stories and issues behind the media stereotype.
John Levine's Happy & Healthy Hour [Health & Wellbeing] 12/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
'The Secrets to Study Success'
As we are situated in Cambridge a University town of thousands students, we have chosen to talk about and share useful tips on how students can improve their grades whilst being happy and healthy. What emotions students go through? How they cope? What prevents them from studying? What ways students use to help their concentration?
Consequences? Tips?

Our guest! Eric Wharton, former Leys School Cambridge student, currently completin ...more
Headliners [Headway Cambs] 07/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Headliners is a radio programme produced and presented by members of Headway Cambridgeshire.

We are a charity based on Mill Rd which aims to rehabilitate people who have acquired a traumatic brain injury.

We are here to raise awareness, tell real stories and reach out to people in a similar situation.

Although this is an extremely serious subject there will be lots of laughs along the way!
Polish Waves [Polish & English] 03/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
The Summer is here, so if you are listening at home or on a park bench this edition of Polish Waves is a musical special.

Piotr is presenting the show and the regular presenters are enjoying a holiday break.

Be ready for Polish music that has a rich flavour of diversity.
Interviewing Cambridge [Cambridge People & Places] 01/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
In this show, Meg and Mi speak with Charlie Gilderdale of the Millennium Maths Project and try their hand at some mathematical problems.

To find the solutions to the problems they do on air or to attempt to solve entirely new problems, visit http://nrich.maths.org ...more
Yeditepe [Turkish & English] 26/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
New Political developments in Turkey: More on Ergenekon Operation
The Cambridge Time Traveller [Local History] 19/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
The Cambridge Time Traveller is a journey into Cambridge's past, hear the stories it has to tell and rediscover many forgotten places, along with accounts from people that were there.

Written and presented by Fonz Chamberlain
Surprise Yourself! [Girlguiding] 19/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Getting close to camping time we will give you the dos and don'ts of camping and what you really need to pack for guide camp.

We will be giving you the latest news and events including some great music.

Go on surprise yourself and listen.
The Cathie Brown Show [Daytime] 17/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Tune into the Cathie Brown Show today where Cathie will be greeting studio guests: Clare Lachlan from Business Link and Annabelle Grant from EEDA.
University lecturer Michael Kitson will also be popping in to talk about inflation and of course the Borders guys will be in for their fortnightly Thursday morning book group talk.
Moving Tone News [Cambridge Listings] 03/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Rychard Carrington and Nancy Hogg will endeavour to tempt you from your homes with tantalising descriptions of forthcoming musical events in the county of Cambridgeshire.

The width of variety of music genres included is limitless. We will play recordings by Jimi Hendrix, Sue Gilmurray, Peter Blegvad, Eliza Carthy and Neil Innes.
Ralph's Positive Hour [Community] 24/06/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
The 50th & LAST show of 'Ralph's Positive Hour'
From Tue 24th June '08 on www.209radio.co.uk
Presentor and special guest: Ralph
This show is available 24 / 7 on 209radio for a few months to download

Ralph is talking about his interests, what the Rainbow Network Cambridge is, some highlights - & challenges of his previous radio shows, the usual stress before & during the show, what his views are about spirituality and religion, his opinion about m ...more
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Club Global [World] 19/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
For World and Roots music, 209Radio's Clubglobal this week has a varied mix in store featuring epic music from US based Iranians Niyaz, Electro-Oriental from recent WOMAD stars Speed Caravan, new African releases from Magic System and ex-Afro-Celt N'Faly Kouyate and some chilled slide guitar from World Music Award winner Debashish Bhattacharya; All this and Pete's What's On in the show that delivers Music without Borders!
The Bare Minim [Classical] 19/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
The last show of The Bare Minim will see Rishi taking a trip through some of the favourite tracks in his CD collection.
Let the Good Times Roll [Rockabilly & Rock n Roll] 19/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Join Jackie Bond as he rocks the joint with the best in rock and roll radio.

Music from Hank Ballard, The Clovers, Ritchie Valens and rare jumpers from Mel Jackson and "Scat Man" Crothers.

Be there or be square.
Rock of Ages [Eclectic] 18/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Have you ever wondered what happened to the bands you used to see from Cambridge?

Then you should tune into Rock of Ages.

This is the programme that charts the progress of musicians who have played in or around the local scene, from the bass player who now runs a butchery to the former University student who now features on prime time TV.

Where are they now? On 209radio, of course....

Presented by Paul Christoforou.
Jimmy Possession [Fanzine] 18/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Jimmy plays the records he bought on holiday last week.
The Living Room [Acoustic] 18/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
This week on the Living Room the boys feature the new singles from James Yuill and Flipron (well the B-Side to the new single). Along with classic tracks from Thea Gilmore, Ali Whitton and Aqualung.
The show also includes this week's acoustic music listings.
Revelation 2000 [Reggae/Dub] 17/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Roddy Culcha and Bagga Shines bring you the sweetest reggae vibes - from dancehall to dub, and rocksteady to roots.
Club Global [World] 17/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
For Clubglobal's 2-Hour special this month on 209radio the world and roots show brings a Caribbean flava with music from Guantanamo in Cuba, Hopkins Beach in Belize and, with an interview about 3 Canal (shortly to be playing in London), from Port o' Prince in Trinidad.

And as always, Music Without Borders will bring more from French vocal artist Camille, and the Sahel compilation from Musiques Metisses, remixes of The Warsaw Village Band, some Big Bad Boogaloo and Senor Coconut doing ...more
Kids Love Rhymes [Hip Hop] 16/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
The summer is going good for all of you we hope, and it's going especially well for One Wish, and other members of the T Unit.
One Wish has been filming a music video in London, no doubt we will be the first ones to get the low down on that.

We have Miss. Jess C reporting from Spain. Our Rhymes Universal feature takes a closer look at Spanish Hip Hop.

We have been listening to DJ Moody over the last month, and have some choice cuts from his mix tape.

Marcus has bee ...more
Sound Lab [Eclectic] 16/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
This Saturday's Soundlab we have Author Nick Ambrister talking about his books and were givng away a sighned copy of his book "FADE INTO FOCUS FOCUS INTO FADE"

As well as some Cheeky Choonage.
Lava Sound [Caribbean] 15/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
King Erruption Sound present the latest goings-on in the Dancehall, Reggae and Soca arenas. With regular updates on parties, local news and most of all music.
2 hours of pure positive vibes!
Interviews with your favourite local and international artists!
Tune in every Friday 9-11pm
100% Radio [Daytime] 15/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
This week I have three guests in the studio, Claire from Shakin` Moo`s, the new milk shake bar on Burleigh Street, it opened its doors last Saturday and has over 180 different ingredients for your shake.

In the second hour of the show Charles Hewitson comes and talks about The Chariots Of Fire race and playing live is Hannah Whiteham.

So join me Friday morning to see how we put together 3 hours of top class radio.
Cambridge Classics [Classical] 14/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Join Rupert Reid and special guest co-host David Smith for an hour of the best film music ever composed.

We’ll be hearing from such greats as American Beauty, Gladiator, Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, and many more.

Classical tunes you’re sure to love, full of energy and emotion – only on Cambridge Classics.

Plus, the chance to win a compilation CD of film music, and choose the music for the next show.
Mackerel FM [Surreal Adventures] 14/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
“‘Teleportation’ is the movement of objects from one place to another, more or less instantaneously, either by paranormal means or through technological artifice.”

As the story unfolds, prepare to be amazed, stunned, shocked, tickled, and downright horrified by the escalating adventures of the incredible duo; the men of the hour, none other than DJ Chubb (aka Chubby) and Dr Earnest Moseley.

We left our marauding explorers somewhere in South Ameri ...more
So 80s [Electro/ Hip-Hop/ Funk/ Breakbeat] 13/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Get locked into the so-80s show here on 105 FM...
this Wednesday 7-9pm... DJ-DE-light will be playing old skool hop hop breaks.
Alongside will be DJ-Toby play pure breaks...

So come and lock down with us 4 some pure classics!
Soul Real [Nu-soul] 12/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Due to unforeseen circumstances Soul Real has had to be rescheduled and will not be broadcast this Saturday 9th August...

Kelsey will be back live on 209radio on Tuesday 12th August at 8pm with all the usual great Nu Soul sounds.... There will be new music from John Legend, Alicia Keys, Robin Thicke and Kissey Asplund.

Dwele will be inducted into the Soul Real Hall of Fame, there will be some classic tunes from the millenium in the Throwbacks and news on concerts, clubs and n ...more
The Chris Slight Show [Music and Comedy] 11/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Just where is Dan? Does Dan himself even know the answer to that question?

This week, we are joined by regular special guest, Danny Bacchus for all the usual good music and comedy.
Upload [New music] 11/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
On Upload this week we have our report from the Underage festival including interviews with the best in new talent, also interviews with Golden Silvers and the Maccabees fresh from their recent performances at the Cambridge Junction.

We also have the best in new music locally and nationally, as well as gig guide for Cambridge.

Upload, Monday 8-9PM.
Wind Down with Wellsey [Down Tempo] 10/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
This week we have music from Kid Loco, Dire Straits, Faithless, Underworld, Jill Scott, Alex Neri, Ibizarre, Spearhead, Hannah, Pat Metheny and many many more downtempo vibes. The perfect end to your weekend, right here on 105FM 209 Radio, community radio for Cambridge.

Please email any requests and dedications to winddown@209radio.co.uk ...more
Everybody Gets the Blues [Blues] 10/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
The Blues - one of America’s greatest musical treasures - a roots music that evolved from work songs, field hollers, spirituals, and country string ballads more than a century ago.

Presented by Jessica Cran
Toujours Afrique [Africa] 10/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
`Alitshoni lingenandaba'
The sun doesn't set without news ~ Xhosa proverb from South Africa


This month on Toujours Afrique...Chris Peckam talks about Kwela, a style of Pennywhistle music originating in South Africa, and tells us about The Kwela Project: www.kwela.co.uk

Music from Mamani Keita from Mali, The Children of Agape choir of South Africa and Siyaya from Zimbabwe..As well as a round-up of some of the stories making the headlines i ...more
Soul Discovery [Soul] 10/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
10.8.08
Micky Gynn ...When Micky comes on the show, we get emails for weeks about the tracks he plays; very popular!
Machines Are Funky [House/Techno] 09/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
This week's show will feature offerings from Masomenos, Octogen's forthcoming long player on Soma, 20/20 Soundsystem remixed by Burnski, Mr G, Vince Watson and many more.

I'll also be running a comp to win two copies of Luciano's recently released Fabric mix CD, and on my Bank Holiday Weekend show, I'll be giving away two copies of Soul Designer's "Evolutionism" CD.

Keep It Locked.
Beatnik [Funk / World / Jazz] 09/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
On this show we have an exclusive acoustic live set from rising UK soul singer Shean Williams, the hottest tunes of the summer, plus some new Balkan & Latin releases, gigs to put in the diary and the usual dose of heavy dancefloor Jazz'n'World breaks to keep the perspective broad and the soul uplifted.

Beatnik: a labour of love, a product of passion.
The Hip Hop Years [Hip Hop] 06/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
UK Special
Tranceform the UK [Trance] 06/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
On this month's edition of “Tranceform The UK” I'll be playing you a varied mix of old and new trance tunes, from the likes of Absolutely and Alex M and Marc Van Damme, to old memorable classics such as Mrio Piu's “Techno Harmony”.............I'm also joined by the usual guest DJ (Ansko)...............So if your “crazy passionate” about trance music....tune into the one and only “Tranceform The UK” on 105 FM 209radio, hosted by myself, Maxi, alongs ...more
The 60s Scene [1960s] 05/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
A great sunshine feel to the show this week with some Rarities, Oddities and better known Classic sounds.

Hear two great 60s female stars in my "One Hit Wonders" spot, and as it's holiday time - two marvellous 'Surfing' records in my "Guitar Twangers Corner".

The "Top Ten" chart this week is taken from August 5th 1963 and the "Connections" feature will set you thinking.
Brasil Brasil [Brasil] 04/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Brasil Brasil brings you the joy and vibrancy of Brazilian music.

Whether you're a homesick Brazilian, a music fan or someone that would like to get a taste of brazilian music for the first time, there's sure to be something for you.
Revelation 2000 [Reggae/Dub] 03/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Roddy Culcha and Bagga Shines bring you the sweetest reggae vibes - from dancehall to dub, and rocksteady to roots.
Drums Wide Open [Drum and Bass] 02/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Tonight we welcome back to the 209 Studio DJ Sublime. A selector of impeccable taste, Sublime will be rolling his way through an hour of the deepest flavors in DnB, taking us on a serious summer time journey.

Also on the show, heaps of new music- I'll be showcasing tracks from the DNAudio crews brand new Hard Times album, as well as new music from Klute, Survival and Apex- and events info from around the region.
Tiffin With Tommy [Easy Listening] 31/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Joe Smooth, The Judds, Shirley Brown and William Devaughan are just a few of the toppo artists featured on this month's show.

Relax as Soapy spins the platters and Tommy Wilkinson does his thing in another super wizzo show.

Check it out !!
Can Of Worms [Eclectic] 31/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Soul Singing Sensation Cath Coombs of the 'Awesome Soul Collective' is our special guest on this show... She'll be sharing some of her musical influences and playing tracks from her previous bands... 'Horace X' and 'Thought Gang'... wanna join in?

Please email the show... canofworms@209radio.co.uk ...more
The Live Zone [Local Music] 30/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
THE LIVE ZONE with Jordan C is THE show to learn all about Local Music, Live Bands & Live Venues. Playing music from the best (and even the worst) Cambridge and surrounds has to offer musically mixed up with some more established artists to see how local music stands up against the best!
Live = Live Zone!!
Duke Fame's Hour of Power [Stadium Rock] 28/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Duke Fame’s Hour of Power celebrates excess, volume, virtuosity, sleaze and pomp.

Let Duke guide you through the golden years of Stadium Rock - when the volume was set to 11, the hairspray was applied thrice daily, breakfast was of the liquid variety and the bands were always punctual.

Who knows, you may even learn something about life along the way...
Stagger [Indie] 25/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Whilst Pete is away at the Secret Garden Party, Lucy makes a welcome return from maternity leave to play some more indie for the masses with Tom, including a review of the Black Kids' new CD amongst others.

STAGGER - you know it makes sense!
Close to the Edge [Contemporary Jazz] 24/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
A dozen new releases........ including tracks from Atomic, Fieldwork, Shot x Shot and Renza-Bo.............. plus some good stuff from Italy.

And Esbjorn Svensson remembered.

Close 2 the Edge..........more sounds of surprise on 209radio.........
Headstand [Music & Spoken Word] 23/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
This month's Headstand is a real mixed bag featuring live music in the studio from Clare Connolly (www.myspace.com/connollyclare) and another mini lecture from Nick Stibbs on the life and work of William Blake.

Also an interview with Yako from Tokyo's legendary hardcore punk band Melt-Banana. (www.myspace.com/azap) ...more
Fridays [Daytime] 04/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
LAST ONE!!! This week it's the last Fridays show!

Hopefully I shall impart a party atmosphere, with sillyness, songs and plenty of giggles!

Maybe even a few surprises! And, I'll be joined by some great guests!

TK and Rose, Tom Ling and John B, Dave Streatfield and John Mead, Lil Steph and Shakey and Tom Walker! Plus more!!!

Would love to have you there for my final Fridays farewell!!

Ah, go on!!!! Love and light always x x x
(((((outer music))))) [Avant Garde/Experimental] 19/06/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
More spaced sounds from other dimensions presented by Man From Uranus.
Abstrakt [Eclectic] 12/06/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
On this months dose of Abstrakt I'll be dishing out new material in the form of Leila, Daedelus, Kaki King, Take, Sonar Kollektiv Orchester, Giant Panda and that's just a Sneak Peak.

There's so much quality music coming out I could have made a 4 hour epic, it was tough going with the playlist but choices have been made and all is good.

Keeping it broader than usual with more Styles than Vivien Westwood and her son Tim!
Open Decks [Open Genre] 06/06/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Mark's Chillout Mix (Aka) Dj Sparks


How I made my Radio Mix:
I chose 5 CD's from my collection at home and made sure they were all chillout songs.
I spent 5 weeks in the studio writing down all the track names, cue out times and pitch & sound Levels.

I then mixed the CDs together until I got my mix perfect without making any mistakes.
After doing this I needed some expert help from Axel, one of the technician guy ...more
Blue Tone [New Music] 29/05/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
At last – she said – Cambridgeshire composers have found their way to BlueTone – --- there is sweet pleasure in playing pieces of music written by local composers.

We’ll play Robb Appleton’s How can you see it coming? Mick Cox’s ambient Glenamara; and the newly discovered Cambridge Free Improvisation Society allow us a peak inside for Six.

We’ll hark back to early Peter Gabriel days where the quality of sound captivates, and report o ...more
Disco Pogo for Punks in Pumps* [Party] 28/05/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
This month is the final discopogo show and brings a selection of dirty dancefloor action from the likes of the Blow and Rory Philips, Mr. Oizo, Gonzales, Golden bug and Bumblelbeez...

Party tunes to exit with a bang!

Plus the usual rundown of which gigs and parties deserve love and adoration this month in Cambridge.
Yourspace [Student] 24/05/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
YourSpace returns and so does James from his short break, term is once again coming to a close we will be discussing what to look forward to after the exam period.

YourSpace is here for another hour of music and chat.

To get in touch with us our e-mail address as always is yourspace@209radio.co.uk ...more
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So Far and Yet So Near [Global and Local] 14/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
On this edition of So Far and Yet So Near:
- we hear from Afrinspire about a new training centre in Uganda that they have helped set up
- how computers and the internet can play a major role in international development, with Aptivate
- the founder of SolarAid on how solar technology can reduce poverty and improve health in developing countries
- linking Cambridge and Africa with Cambridge to Africa
- and we ...more
Flavour of the Month [Food & Drink] 09/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Louise is back from her holiday looking tanned and relaxed. Tune in to hear her
fabulous foodie tales from afar (and the sound of co-presenter Elaine turning
green with envy!)

This show is a veritable smorgasbord of aural delights. There are features on
Cambridge's food market, how to reduce food waste at home and we reveal the art
of keeping hens!

The winners of last month's fantastic foodie competition will be announced plus
we'll explain how to get ...more
Bums On Seats [Cinema] 09/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Host Nick West is joined by regular reviewers Joe London, Max Weaver-Lavers and Rudi Eliott Lockhart the cast their critical eyes over the latest cinema releases. Whether you want to escape the endless hours of Olympic coverage, or if you’re just in the mood for a movie marathon, we’ll let you know which films achieve the Gold Standard, and which ones come dead last in their qualifying heats.

This week, the review team head off to the Far East to witness the resurrection of ...more
Active 209 [Sports] 08/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
A programme about women and sport and about sporting events and information in the Cambridgeshire area.

This week we welcome a new co-presenter Louise Clarke, who is a tennis player and will be a regular fixture on Active 209.

We also welcome our guest, Claire Smith, who is a new Dance and Movement Co-ordinator and will be planning activities for older people in the county. We'll hear all about her plans and what you can do to keep active in the coming months.

Look for ...more
Who Are You? [Interviews] 07/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
In this programme we meet Nina Hodden-Brown, radiographer, and Mark Embleton, website project manager.
Nature's Voice [Environment] 06/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
In our August show:

- we head down to 209radio's very own allotment site to see what's growing and to meet a few of the allotment team:
http://www.allotments.net/allotments/NewChesterton/HistonRoad.htm

- we speak to Iain Webb from the local Wildlife Trust to find out more about the plight of the bumble bee and to discover how you can take part in a local survey to help safeguard these precious creatures:
http://www.wildlifebcnp.org/whats-new-s ...more
209talk [Station Update] 06/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
On this week's 209talk, we'll be letting you know what 209radio's going to be getting up to in the next month and letting you know the latest volunteer opportunities available at the station.

We're joined in the studio by John Levine from "John Levine's Happy Hour" - and putting this show under the Spotlight this month.

We'll also feature the 209 Quiz and of course, we always want your feedback about the station and the show... What do you like about us? What do you think we ca ...more
The Interval [Theatre & Arts] 02/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
This month we have Jessica Hymas in the studio talking about her work at the Open Studios, as well as Al Morely discussing the local theatre company Gomito.

As usual we will be taking your song requests and keeping you in the know with local arts and theatre events.
Pre-bento Banter [Manga & Anime] 02/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Hello Kitty; cute and kiddie or taking over the world?

We will be exploring the obscure and strange places that the iconic name has popped up.

The most anticipated Japanese film you’ve ever heard of, Death Note: The last name, has just been released much to the delight of the fans that have pre-ordered it since last year, and we will be telling you all about it.

Once again we’ll be trying to teach the people of Cambridge origami. We’ve tried the pa ...more
Fitness Crunch [Fitness & exercise] 02/08/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Station Manager Karl Hartland talks more about his cycle ride to Snowdon and Frances Hiller talks yoga.
HM Revenue & Customs Revenue Roundup [Advice] 15/07/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
The first edition of the HMRC programme talks about Tax Credits and Renewals.
Hear All About It [Current Affairs & The Media] 10/06/08 click here to listen...(ogg vorbis) click here to listen...(mp3)
Another look at the past 4 week's news stories and we are joined today by Jason Horton, the Managing Editor of BBC Radio Cambridgeshire.
Both streams are 56k modem friendly, and are kindly provided by the
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