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Cowal Pipe-Band
The band have accepted a trip to Germany to perform in 4 concerts over 5 nights in April.
They will be taking a mini band consisting of 10 pipers and 6 drummers.
You can see this band perform this Friday at their Valentines dance, to be held in the Masonic Lodge, starting at 8.00pm till late. Tickets priced at £10.
DCR97.4FM will be there This gig is usually a sell out so get your tickets soon
Hello from Dublin , Ireland. I was wondering if you might play a song for me Please, for a very special pair o’ people who are very dear to myself and my wife, Their names are :Alistair and Margaret Scot Stewart, If you have it, would you play Purple Heather by Rod Stewart..Thank you and we wish you aw the very best for the Future.
Hello Rich It’s great to know you are out there listening and we hope in the future we can keep you up top date with what’s happening here in Cowal. Don’t be a stranger let us know what you think, this is us just into our third year so still a lot to do.
Keep well DCR97.4FM Admin
Hi All,
What a surprise, just found your station on our internet radio we got for Christmas. I spent about 7 years at the Holy Loch, I miss that part of the world very much and especially Dunoon and the Clyde.
Thanks for the fond memories,
Rich Davis
Hello DCR folks! Greetings from Beijing! Just a wee note to wish you all ‘Long Nian Kuaile!’ and ‘Xie Nian Kuaile!’ Translated to English it means: Happy Year of The Dragon! and wishing you a Happy New Year! DJ DUGGY DAY
Awwww you GUYS!!!!! Thanks for all yor kind words and input – it was lovely spending my birthday with you all. Thanks for your comment Iris, sorry I never said hello on the air I will correct that next Saturday – promise! Big higs back at ya. ave great weekend all, keep DCR in your ears I know you will! From Joseph x
Hello , to all Peopels of Dunoon.. I send you a Big Hug from Germany..Hope all are well! And Big Hugs To Joe Happy Birthday from Iris
Hello, This is ma furst time on this Radio-page. Cud a say a “Thank ye” tae Margaret Scot Stewart, ma #yin pal, fae postin the page tae me,,,Brilliant
Best wishes to all at DCR and their listners for 2012 from Marco & amp; Team at REMAX ARGYLL
Happy New Year Dunoon and dunooncommunityradio.. I wish everytime best Time.. Big hug Iris
New year wishes
Another years about to end
so here’s a wish to all my friends
if this year brought you health and happiness
may the coming year
be just as blessed
but if this year was full of grief and stress
I wish the next brings all the best
so as I raise my glass to you
good Health good luck
to all of you
To everyone at DCR and all the listners JunePotts xxxx
Seasons Greetings to all the DCR Crew and the loyal listeners too!
Wishing you all the very best for 2012, and the coming Year Of The Dragon!!!
Hello to all in Dunoon Radio Station,
I wish you a very Marry Christmas and a Healthy Happy 2012.
The Ferdinand Rennie Fan Club in Australia is thrilled that Ferdinand’s music is so well liked.
We love him in Down Under and cant wait for the CD to come out.
We send you warm greetings from Down Under.
Heidrun Kuegerl
Hello Victor, Gary , Marco and all the others from dunooncommuntyradio.org, Merry Christmas and all the Best in the New Year… Also, All the Folks in Dunoon… Iris
Just listened to Hilly Bob’s christmas show. It just keeps getting better and better,Wishing all at DCR a very happy festive season and continued success for 2012
Ann and Lowell ( Canada )
Hello Guys, how are you all?, my name is Biram Jobe and am a Gambian working in our village community radio as the studio Manager, sports Anchor, DJ and News reader/ editor.. I came across this site which is interesting and enjoyable from a friend Tommy Martins… I wanna say happy christmas and new year 2011. Biram S Jobe BB
Hi Victor and the DCR Crew, greetings from sunny but chilly Beijing.
This weekend is kind of special for CRI aka China Radio International as the network is celebrating its 70th anniversary!!! We’ve already had a big celebratory Gala Night earlier this week and there are more grand celebrations planned for the coming days! If you’d like to visit CRI’s official website to checkout the festivities, here’s the address: http://english.cri.cn/
All the best
Hey Jerry…..it’s the squeeky wheel that will get things moving. Keep the momentum going. May take time but hang in there and make sure it lands on the ears of those who are in a position to help.
Let’s work out the math shall we? Dunoon population is around 8,200. Greenock population is around 45,000. If we had a sensible, frequent and reliable ‘late night’ ferry service, pubs, restaurants, businesses AND us local bands, would literally increase our potential customer base by five times. This would bring HUGE benefits to Dunoon businesses…come on folks, get with the programme. This is our town. Our livelihoods…OUR future! Fight for it!!
Jerry Hill
If YOU LIVE HERE OR JUST VISIT COWAL THIS COULD BE THE MOST IMPORTANT MEETING EVER
Ahead of the Meeting in the Queens Hall tomorrow 24th November at the Queens Hall to discuss the new ferry service why not listen again to the thoughts of the Council Leader Dick Walsh and Community Councillors Anne and Ronnie via our Listen again page on our website… here is the link..
http://www.dcr974.info/interviews.html
Interviews
dcr974.info
Hello folks
Am in Mzuzu in northern Malawi working with the community. Have just built a foot bridge to link a community over a river, also connecting a hospital with fresh water also to staff houses.
Greetings to all in Dunoon who know me. Will be back from the heat (32C) in a couple of weeks
Bye John Challis from Strachur
Hiya DCR folks! Howzitgoin?
Greetings from a rather chilly Beijing! The ski season is not too far away now, yeahh!!! During my last trip to Scotland I saw ‘The Average White Band’ live at the 02 in Glasgow, and I took a few photos which I posted onto my myspace page. If any of ur listeners would like to see them, here’s the link: http://www.myspace.com/djduggyday
All the best!
Seems to be a repeat of the show broadcast on 04-10-2011 that is getting aired just now,complete with teuchter music in the background…sorry about that folks,it’s out of my control.
Sorry Hillbilly Bob, seems we had a wee problem during your programme which we missed, we are of course investigating to what exactly happened to ensure this doesn’t happen again.
Sorry to the listeners who had to share HillBilly Bob’s programme with the teuchter background and to the teuchter listeners maybe, who had a country background DCR Admin
Hi Joe Mac
A great show this morning ,nice to have you back on the Air Waves.Will be tuning in next time.
Regards Ann and Lowell
Hello DCR lovely to be a part of the team, from Joe Mac. Thanks to all the listeners for the supportive words during the first show, hope you enjoyed it
Howdy Folks,
Thanks for all your kind comments and will keep up the good work.Look out for a special CMA Awards (Nominees) Show coming on DCR, My wee mate Ozzy is doing the research and it’s driving him “barking” lol, and of course my usual Country Music Shows as per the Programme schedule.To A&L, nearly out of Maple Syrup Moonshine,so will have to brew some more before winter comes in.Glad to have your ears BigJack, 10-10 till we do it again,and remember….Keep it Country.
What a treat a friend told me about you Guys I tune in and there’s Hillbilly Bob Great music I tune in again tonight and there is Hillbilly Bob and such great music it must be a sign shall be back tomorrow, you never know BigJack
Hello BigJack I am sorry to say but no Hillbilly tonight, Tonight was his, “fortnightly” spot the night before he was filling in, We are trying to find a mid-weekly spot for him as He seems to have a lot of local listeners as well as overseas listeners who all love the Country Music Show-Keep on listening BigJack we are certain he shall not be off air for long thanks for tuning in Big Man 97.4FM Admin
Just listened to another great show from Hillbilly Bob. looking forward to the next one . No mention of your four footed friend this week,Ozzy will be upset Lol
Keep the music coming. A & L
Hi Marco, u make a good Job. Have u Louis Amstrong “Hello Dolly” for me please? Many Thanks and greetings from Germany (Breisach am Rhein) Iris
Hi Marco, its good your Show ! But i have to sleep ;-( Many Greetings from Germany .. Iris
Well Done Marco didn’t know you did the djing as well
thought you left that behind with the pub -good show, signed ?
Sorry to have missed Hillbilly Bob,s show to-night, but will be certain to tune in next week. Looking forward to hearing his great choice of tunes and his witty charm.
So from your Canadian Fans our best wishes and “Welcome Back ”
to the air waves.
DCR97.4fm are very pleased to introduce you to the latest volunteer to our programme schedules –please make welcome to the the man known as simply as HILLBILLY BOB.
HILLBILLY BOB’S COUNTRY MUSIC HOUR SPECIAL
If you like Country Music, Hillbilly Bob is the man for you and tonight you can hear Hillbilly Bob present his very own Country Music Hour here on DCR97.4FM
From those country classics every one knows to country tunes from all over the world that will become instant favourites and leave you wanting to hear more. Tune in for this special Country Music Hour and listen out for a special treat for all you “Truckers”
Big thank you to Cowal Pipe -Band members Jen, Fraser and Craig who joined us in the studio tonight and entertained and informed the listeners with good craic .
See you all at the Big end of season Party in the Masonic Hall 17th September with the DCR Roadshow –bye the way everyone is invited £10 Yes the band want you to help them PARTY and there is with Buffet
Tonight we welcome some of the Boys and Girls of the Cowal Pipe-Band who will tell us of their wonderful recent experiences, Winning Dundonald, Qualifying for the worlds final, Drummers placing 2nd in the final. Winning Rothesay then performing at the Worlds most prestige’s Highland Gathering held here in Dunoon and sweeping the boards by winning both Drumming and the over all contest. Listen in,expect some piping music and other as Victor plays tunes requested by THE COWAL PIPE-BAND .
Many Greetings from Breisach am Rhein ……… Mir gefaellt Eure Musik.. My Favorit is Gary
Iris
There seems to be no lack of professionalism here, I am eager to hear your Cowel Games Broadcast. I urge everyone to support Community Radio Stations, no matter where they are located. Keep up the good work, I will be listening.
Cheers, Ed
Thank you June and the many listeners who commented on the visit to the corridor from Sandie and Usama from the Palestine Conflict Resolution Centre In Bethlehem, the short time we spent talking was very rewarding for me and I hope the listener, as June wrote to hear them talking about their Christian beliefs, to learn a little of their culture and the hardships they face for their beliefs was very uplifting .
It was a little bit overwhelming when talking to them when you remember that these two people are direct descendents of folk who possibly listened to Jesus preach and at this time are only allowed with great difficulty a visit to those places their ancestors gathered as followers of Jesus –Remember in our prayers all our brothers and Sisters in Faith who really do tread a rocky road
Visitors from Bethlehem
It was Great to hear the visitors from Bethlehem talking about there Christian beliefs and to hear a little of there culture and the hardships they face for those beliefs enjoy our visit in Dunoon and I prey you touch many hearts on your visit and have a safe journey back home June xx
Super Music Gary… !!! Many greetings from Germany!!!
A big hello from the great U.S.A.! A special hello to my friend June Potts! I will find that info. on my ancestor’s and let you know. The came to Virginia, U.S.A. on a ship from Scotland. The last name is Bragg. Anyone know of any Bragg’s in Scotland? It’s a great day here and I hope yours is as well. Diana
BIG FAT PARTY ANTHEMS
There’s going to be a party
in the queens hall in Dunoon
the DCR will be there
playing requested tunes
its sure to be a great night
with many unusual highlights
the DJs they have told us
there’s celebrities
by the score
so try to get there early
before they close the door
go and get your tickets
for there going very fast
you rely must not miss it
for its sure to be a blast
June Potts xxx
Hi DCR folks!
Last week I was in Tibet on a challenging work assignment.
It was my first time there, and the scenery was simply amazing not too unlike Scotlands! but at a much higher altitude!).
If you’d like to read my Tibet Adventure Diary 2011, click on this link: http://english.cri.cn/6909/2011/08/03/53s651538.htm
All the best Duggy Day
http://www.myspace.com/djduggyday
P A C C T Tramps Ball
Victor & Fiona I must convay
my Gratitude to you today
for it was on Saturday
you played your music
while we danced away
It was P A C C T tramps ball
The invites went out
to one and all
but the numbers
were so very small
despite the invites sent to all
The night was such a great success
with fish and chips
and shaven heads
with D C R disco
we were all impressed
So many thanks
from one and all
for coming to play
at our tramps ball
June Potts xxx
P A C C T
ON behalf of myself and everyone who attended the P A C C T tramps ball
on Saturday I would like to say a great big thank you to Victor & Fiona from D C R
who came along and provided the music for this event It was a pity there was such a poor turnout but despite this Everyone had a great time followed with fish and chips and entertainment with yours truly having her head shave to the delight of everyone with Victor & Fiona playing every record imaginable about hair or in my case the lack of it I also want to thank each and everyone who donated cash We have collected around £!60 with a few more pounds still to come many thanks to you all I have just had the mohecian shaved of as im going to let it grow in and then my next head shave will be for D C R to thank them for all the good work they do within our community many many thanks to everyone
June Potts xxx
It`s a great Show on this evening.. Tolle Sendung. ! wish the best for all… Iris
Hi Gary (Sunshine) , your Music is fab.. Thank you.. I listen you on 01.08.11.. Many greetings from Germany .. Iris
Hospice Silent Vigil
The sun was shining brightly
as the folk came into view
carrying brightly coloured balloons
reds and yellows pinks and blues
each one held a memory
of loved ones who had gone
each one held a message
please keep our hospice open
to close it would be wrong
and as the balloons were set free
some floated to the sky
but we could not believe our eyes
as most headed for the trees
just outside the hospice
for all the world to see
the silence fell within the folk
standing all around
yet still the balloons hung on
not one hit the ground
was if to say were hear today
and here is where well stay
so join the fight
for what is right
let your thoughts be known
and bring our hospice home
June Potts ©
xxxx
Thanks to all at D C R
I listen to so many shows
on Dunoon community radio
I listen in every day
I love the music that you play
There’s topics on so many things
from fish that like to nibble toes
and help with things we want to know
you give your time you give it free
To entertain the likes of me
I value each and everyone
so many thanks
for all you’ve done
June Potts xxx
Great to see you or at least some of you in the observer
Sounds like it’s working out ok for you guys- Great radio bye the way. ELSIE & GEORGE