If you'd like to say "hello" and leave a general comment, Programme Info
The website provides information about which programmes will be on and when, the presenters and any other litle thing we think you may find interesting. Our programmes will cover a wide range of genre and style, at the moment they include Blues, Scottish Ceilidh, Salsa, Dance and Rock to name but a few. Due to the nature of being a voluntary organisation, shows will come and go and schedules can change at very short notice but we will try and keep you as up to date as possible and hope that you will find something you enjoy. If not why not think about doing your own show and let eveyone else enjoy the music or subject you enjoy.
Here is a wee sample of Jane Basford singing a gaelic song “1000 Curses of Love” sung cappella which was recorded for broadcast during the 2006 Mod
Some of the Programmes we think people would enjoy (some have actually been suggestd by our listeners) and we are hoping someone would like to come and present them. Included in no particular order and not carved in stone are:
Cowal Sport Stadium
As well as the entire main stream sporting events this programme will cover local Orienteering, Shinty, Archery, Swamp Soccer, Bowls and several pub league pursuits. Are you involved in a sport that should be included in our radio coverage? Are you interested in getting involved? Let us know.
Parish Hall
Without the regular bookings for meetings and small events, what could keep the diminishing number of halls going? And who is going to fix the leaking roof? What of the diminishing numbers of groups meeting to use the halls?
Tales of halls and meeting groups and their guests (including SWRI and Senior Citizens’ input and their guests).
Are you involved in a local hall or involved in using a local hall? Have you something interesting or amusing to tell?
Spoken Words
From the past to the present, local Poetry and Songwriting. Each programme with a different theme, lively chat, listeners’ requests and guests. Do you have a favourite poem you would like featured?Would you like a local Poet or songwriter to be featured? Let us know.
All in a Day’s Work
What goes on in the local workplace?Do you really think you know what Dunoon business does? The one who pushes that little bicycle wheel along the road – do you really think it is to test rubber for racing cars? Dunoon has hundreds of businesses utilizing all kinds of skills to get the day’s work done and keep Dunoon ticking – some you know, or think you know.
If you are part of a Dunoon business, or are a business, and are prepared to let the rest of the Community know what it takes to make it work let us know.
The Vinyl Frontier
Do you think every now and then about those vinyl records you’ve got hidden away? Will they be damaged after being hidden away for so long?Can 78s ever get played again? Do you still think the sound of vinyl is superior to CD? Are classical music discs made superior to popular music discs? These and many more questions will be answered as enthusiasts discuss how vinyl fits in today’s modern technology.
Want to take part, have you advice or secrets to share? Let us know
Cowal Garden
Even if yours is just a window box, our garden enthusiasts and their guests will help you get the best out of it.
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To allow vital studio maintenance in our quest for constant improvement we shall be joining our friends at CMR in the studio across the River on Sunday afternoon at 4.00pm.
We shall be joining Sandy for the second half of his Sunday Roast Programme to hear for ourselves how the jump from Toast to Roast has progressed.
Welcoming back to DCR for this Sunday only, our old friend Ciaran Dorris for the whole of his Sunday Session which includes the popular CMR presenter Gordon Hotchkiss as the guest ‘castaway’.
We shall also be broadcasting the first half of the lovely Neilston based singer Mary K Burke with her personal mix of music.
All being well we shall return to our usual Sunday evening programmes at 8.00pm with Rupert’s R & B Show.
Kim I hope all these guys you are promoting and giving a moment of fame to with your fine singing voice appreciate all you are doing on there behalf. Brilliant show -love sunday nights with Cuddles with Kim-are we to have a Kim Musical Slot
During the “60′s” I was in the US Navy and attached to the USS Robert E. Lee SSBN601 submarine. Many hours of upkeep was spent alongside a submarine tender anchored in the the Holy Loch. Scotland is a beautiful place and left me with many great memories of the cordial people and the wonderful town of Dunoon. I got to spend a few hours shopping for that perfect gift for the misses and then grabbing a pint or two before returning to the ship. The wife and I hope to return someday to visit. In the mean time, good luck on your new radio station. Do you plan to stream the audio in the future?
Let me know if I can help you in any way.
Jon D. Aussey
Virginia Beach, VA. USA
HELLO JON from DCR
Hello Jon and thank you for contacting DCR to tell us a little of your time in Dunoon, we hope a lot more folk will follow your lead and contact us to share thier memories with us, we know that our very own Kieth Campell who will be presenting a retro look back at the sixties with his programme UNDER THE CAP (see: Programme info) is very interested and taking notes and we hope not to long before you will be able to hear his and more programme here.
In the meantime Jon to help with an update to whats happening locally here in Dunoon, may we suggest are good friends at: http://www.dunoonpeeps.com/ and http://dunoon-observer.co.uk/
Thanks again for contacting us–will be in touch–DCR Admin
I am one of the submarine riders that used to visit the loch periodally when the US Navy was present. I was attached to the USS Robert E. Lee SSBN601 and enjoyed the transit to and from sea on the Clyde . The Scotish people were very cordial and Holy Loch was a lovely place to visit – even in inclement weather. Many hours were spent visiting the shops in Dunoon and then having a “dram or two” at a local Pub. The local Highland games were great and would like to see the events again. I want to congradulate the town for getting their own public radio outlet to allow the residents to express their opinion and show how much talent they have. The wife and I plan on visiting Dunoon in the near future. We look forward to seeing one of the greatest and most frendily towns along the banks of the river. Good luck on you future endevors.
FOR DUNOON MUM/ABOUT THE MUSIC
Just to let you know the latest BWO single “Lay Your Love On Me” heard on a radio near you is to be released next monday 28th July.
This was the second tune BWO had entered to represent Sweden in the Eurovision Song Contest and the second time they were given the elbow
(seems Sweden are as bad as the UK for selecting tunes)
This is exactly what you want from BWO euro electro disco pop with up beat Abba and madonna mixed in, Burlesque, Guilty Pleasures and Lost Vagueness roll on a Silent Disco and we can call it Heaven
Thank you for telling us all about your BWO cd which by the way for £1 was certaintly a bargain.(you do realise you have just made public the best kept secret in Dunoon)
You were right about the Eurovision music vibe infact track 2 Temple of love was nearly the Swedish entry for Eurovision in 2006. The band themselves are Swedish thier full name “Bodies Without Organs” and say they are the missing link between Abba and Kraftwork, they are massive in Northern Europe and Russia. The band are just starting to get some radio play as you mentioned but thier music is very popular on the Lost Vagueness and Guilty Pleasures Disco scene that is becoming very popular on the fringe of music festivals (a lot of music played that no one admits to listening too) A follow up to Halcyon Days , Fabricator has been released and is more of the same and I can tell you now that DCR will broadcast a programme format that will more than satisfy all fans of this type of music and if your interested we are still looking for a presenter (what would the children think about that) Thanks again for sharing this with us-Victor at DCR
I recently bought this CD from a local charity shop for £1 it is called Halcyon Days by a group called BWO . I reconised track 15 Sunshine in the rain which I had heard on the radio.If you like the Eurovision Song Contest you will love this CD i’ts very 70s upbeat electro disco pop the type of music my children pretend they can’t hear but spend a lot of time jumping on their beds too.
I can’t tell you anything about BWO as the front sleeve was missing but the date on the back cover is 2006 and the label is Shell. A real bouncy feel good CD which I hope the like of Dunoon Radio will play.
I’m waiting for Vinny
Who is going to be first with LET’S TALK ABOUT THE MUSIC –this could be very interesting, I would like to tell you about some of my favourite music
Ref:- LETS TALK ABOUT THE MUSIC -I think I see where your going with this, what a good way of finding out about DCR listeners music taste and possibly some future radio programme and lively debate.
Put my name down for any future programme relating to this.
I look forward to reading of DCR listeners album choices.
I don’t think I have a “most” favourite album I do have some I think have something special and they are not just 60s r&b/soul.
I would like to come back and tell you of some