Ramblings and Music

Every Monday, from 9am to 10 am (and repeated the following Sunday 3-4pm), Community Connections reflects life, style and the arts, and takes Sherborne to the world and brings the world to Sherborne. Andrew features a cornucopia of stars of stage, screen, television, radio and music as well as a wealth of local events and personalities. From gardening to mental health, our regular experts provide informed advice, while our network of international stars ensure a steady stream of fascinating stories and laughter. Contact the show - Tweet @readontheradio or email readontheradio@yahoo.com Experts of the week: 1st Monday - Gardening with the National Trust's Sam Hickmott 2nd Monday - MIND South and West Dorset 3rd Monday - Author of the month 4th Monday - Age UK   Photo by Hannah Busing on Unsplash  

Listen to John Dee every Monday morning for a wealth of great music. A few Mouldy Oldies from his collection, plus curious facts, news, weather, traffic mingled with a bit of conversation.        

Easy listening music with chat for a daytime weekday 'joy to behold' programme. Plenty of humour, the poem of the week, the weekly Elvis track and any other gems that Andrew may come up with. Sometimes he even surprises himself! The Andrew Mac Show is supported by our partner Waitrose, Sherborne

John Shearing presents a fantastic mix of Roots, Folk, Soul, Funk and Acoustic Rock. Don't miss the First Line of the Song quiz! The Unlimited Music Show is supported by our partner Surestart Automotive Ltd, Yeovil. Photo credit: Jabber Visuals on Unsplash

Our Quiz Queen, Cathy Briggs, presents an irreverent look at sporting headlines over the past week, and has a look at what's coming up on and off the pitch. And boy oh boy, she knows her football! Just don't make her laugh...    

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Kickstart your day with classic tracks and contemporary hits, plus weather, traffic, time checks, requests and what's on locally. The emphasis is on more music less talk! Tuesdays and Friday mornings from 7-9am.

Ken presents a mosaic of music, views and local news, with a dash of comedy thrown in.  

Phil plays chart hits from the 60s, 70s and 80s. The show is sponsored by our Business Partner, Northcote Tree Management.  

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Matthew presents a new music show spanning genres from alternative, folk and rock, to soul, pop, funk and beyond. The difference? You won't hear this music on a commercial station. Under the Radar is on a mission to disprove the theory that there's no good new music out there any more. There is, if you know where to look, and Matthew is dedicated to bringing you the best new sounds from established underground artists and new and rising acts from across the world. Under the Radar is supported by our partner, The Beat and Track.

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A selection of interviews and articles from the online BV Magazine, presented by Jenny Devitt and Terry Bennett. Wednesdays from 1 - 2pm.

Mid-week, mid-afternoon Susan presents Wednesday Afternoon Cocoon with eclectic music, conversation and a variety of guests. There are multiple features depending on her whims, but always includes ‘Three for tea’, a feature giving you time to put the kettle on, make the beverage of your choice, then sit back for three more downbeat tracks. Wherever you are, whatever you’re doing, journey through two hours with her and leave with that uplifting ‘Warm Fuzzy Feeling. The Wednesday Afternoon Cocoon is supported by our partner, Honeybuns Gluten Free Cakes.

Mark presents early evening entertainment with music, mirth, features and fun, plus plenty of local information for drive-time/ tea time/ supper time. The tunes are always an amazing array of genres from the 1950s to tomorrow, while the talking is designed to get your grey matter going! Grooves and goofing around! The Midway Mark is supported by the Octagon Theatre and Westlands Entertainment Venue, Yeovil.

  Our resident songstress presents a show that showcases her love of all genres of music and her interest in grass root blues music. Join Gilly and share her passion for great music and discovering the journey as these songs developed.

Bob Ford presents everything folk and roots from around the world and all spots in between. Great bands and music from all the best in the folk world. The Folk and Roots show is supported by our Business Partner, Mill Farm Music, near Sherborne.    

Kickstart your day with classic tracks and contemporary hits, plus weather, traffic, time checks, requests and what's on locally. The emphasis is on more music and less talk! Tuesdays and Fridays 7.00 -9.00am

Ken transports you back to the 80s with some classic tracks from the decade.

More details to come... Photo by Kato Bergli on Unsplash   The show is sponsored by our Business Partner, The Gardens Group at Sherborne.  

Exactly what it says! John plays fantastic album tracks from Rock's greatest bands. A great way to start your Friday evening.  

  On the first and second Friday of each month, Fred and Paul bring some of their music from Spiders Disco to get your Friday evening off to a flying start. Disco Spiders Weekend Jukebox is supported by our partner, Bill Butters Windows of Sherborne.

A slightly different format from The Spiders' Weekend Jukebox, The Spiders' Music Mix has two different presenters from the Spiders' team. Get ready for your Friday night with Dave and Steve! Featured Photo by Marcela Laskoski on Unsplash The Spiders' Music Mix is supported by our Business Partner, Wayne Pullen, Family Butchers, Milborne Port.

  Everything goes on the turntable, with Mikey serving up the breakfast show. Vast range of music, plus features and chat.  

Steve will entertain you with all the music from the 1970s along with factoids of the era.   Photo by Paulette Wooten on Unsplash

Since the sad loss of Nigel Phillips, Steve is carrying on with the Saturday Mix, playing music for your pleasure; the soundtrack of your life. Sing a few songs, have a chat and share your goals and ambitions. The Saturday Mix with Steve Wills from 2pm-4pm every Saturday, is supported by our business partner, Weavers Sports and Social Club, Sherborne.  

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Hear #1 hits from special years, great music and trivia. Sundays always start better with ... Phil Clements waking you up!    

Paul takes you back to the sounds of the Sixties, with classic hits and trivia from that wonderful decade.

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Get your soul shoes on and join Fred Theobald and Steve Wills on the first Sunday of each month from 4-6pm, for the best in Soul, Motown, Northern Soul, Philadelphia and Classic Soul.  

More details to come, but if soul music is your thing, join Paul every Sunday from 6 to 8pm. Soul Decades is supported by our Business Partner, Valmeira Glass, in memory of their late employee and Abbey 104's late presenter, Nigel Phillips.

  If you're a fan of the cinema, then join Phil for the best songs from the soundtracks of past and present films. So whether it's Jurassic Park or Jungle Book, tune in on the first Sunday of the month for an hour of great music from the movies. Music from the Movies is supported by our partner, Spirit of Glastonbury Dry Gin.