Yorkshire Coast Radio - Richard S Blog

Wednesday 8th September

It's the big Honda Goldwing light parade in Scarborough's South Bay this Saturday. It's raising funds for the RNLI and Janet Houseman (joint Yorkshire Goldwing rep) told me all about it -

Monday 6th September

Sally Millington from Macmillan was on the show today to talk about the World's Biggest Coffee Morning on the 24th Sept. Sign up online from the home page.

Sally takes on my biscuit challenge

Friday 27th August

'Race For The Sun' is a team indurance challenge, Gareth Lewis told me all about it today and how you can sponsor him and his colleagues to help raise funds for Action Medical Research & Touching Tiny Lives. Listen again below -

Thursday 26th August

Staff at the Dunollie Nursing Home, Filey Rd, Scarborough have arganised a sponsored wheelchair push for bank holiday Monday. Sally Jones tells me more -

Tuesday 24th August

Humberside Police have been running a scheme through the summer holidays to encourage the yougsters to keep busy. Yasmis from Bridlington was on the show today to tell me what she has organised -

Thursday 12th August

Nagsfest is raising money for Help for Heros, landlord of the Nagshead pub in Scalby told me all about it -

Tuesday 10th August

I spoke to Lisa Harper the treasurer from the Flamborough Pre School committe today about a fund raiser called the Wedding Dress Ball. To find out all about it listen below -

Wednesday 14th July

If your taking part in the Race For Life event at Olivers Mount this Sunday I want to hear from you on tomorrows show. Are you going in fancy dress, how much have you raised, why are you running etc etc.

Call me in the studio after 10am on 01723 588999 or text cost then a space and your message to 81222

Monday 5th July

I was at the family fun day in Filey on Sunday morning doing my show live. Great day and loads of people turned up to enjoy the fun in Glen Gardens. The Hunmamby Terreir Racing Team were their on the day raising money for St Catherines Hospice, I caught up with Peter Robson today who told me they raised over £100 for the Hospice.

John Harper from the Scarborough and Rydale Astronimical Society was on the show today talking about the night sky, if you missed it see the sky notes on the left hand side of this page

Saturday 12th June

I was at the new Co-operative food store, Martongate in Bridlington this morning. We gave away £500 worth of vouchers to spend in store. Well done to Carl Ashby, Heather Barret, Marlene Clayton & Cynthia Farrington who all won £125 worth of vouchers each by playing 'good with music'. See pictures below -

Monday 7th June

Bettythegnome.co.uk is where to surf to find out what happened after Betty lost out on winning £500 of vouchers on Saturday. Betty was last seen with a very handsome Yorkshire Coast Radio presenter and ontop of our motor!!

Saturday 5th June

What a great day at Eastfield Garden Centre. Ten finalists each getting the chance to upturn a plant pot, under one pot was a voucher worth £500. It went right down to the last two pots! Hear the result for yourself below -

Wednesday 2nd June

The talking point today was fads or crazies that we went through at school. I used to wear odd socks, don't know why we just did. So what was it for you - fluffy pencil cases, Flintstones transphers, badges on blazers, Smash Hits Magazine and black socks with a rubber band to hold them up!

Tuesday 1st June

It's the final of Give a Gnome a Home this Saturday where 10 finalists will bring their gnomes along to Eastfield Garden Centre and one of them will win £500 in vouchers to spend in store.

I found out today that 'Betty' the gnome has her own website! See for yourself at bettythegnome.co.uk and discover how you could help the 1st Bridlington Scout Group.

Thursday 27th May

Caroline Dickinson was on the show today to tell me about a fundraiser she's organised for this Sunday, listen below -

Wednesday 26th May

One of our gnomes was abducted today by the 1st Bridlington Scout Group who issued a demand. I had to read out an appeal before Betty the gnome was released! What a day!

Tuesday 25th May

Sally Millington from Macmillan was on the phone today to tell me how much the Humber Bridge Walk had raised and also to plug the next big event -

Thursday 20th May

The Queen was in Scarborough today to cut the ribbon on the Open Air Theatre - I was at the train station when she arrived -

Wednesday 19th May

Bridlington Arts Festival gets it's official launch this evening at The Spa. I spoke to one of the organisers about this years event - Georgina Mitchell

Tuesday 18th May

Joan Peirson Group Secretary from Priory Group Riding for the Disabled Association was on today to tell us about their biggest fund raiser of the year -

Tomorrow on the show I'm finding out about the Bridlington Arts Festival

Friday 14th May

Kerry Doyle shop manager at Age Concern in Bridlington was on the show today telling us about a name change for the shop and looking for some help too - listen below

Friday 7th May

John Harper from Scarborough and Rydale Astronomical Society came in to tell us what to look for in the night skies -

Also Vivky the Landlady from The Hags Head in Scalby told us about how a bet turned into a charity event - listen below -

Thursday 6th May

Michael Streets from Marie Curie Cancer Care told us about a fundraiser involving tractors that gets underway on Saturday morning - listen below

Wednesday 28th April

Good news for Sally Maxwell and Chloe Dyble who were appealing for transport for the Humber Bridge Walk on 16th May, East Yorkshire Coaches have offered a coach on the day to transport walkers to and from Hull. Great - I love it when a plan comes together! There's still time for you to enter call 01904 756404 and find out more.

Tuesday 27th April

For the next two weeks we're rolling the dice to paradise where you could win a holiday to Bermuda - keep listening for more.......!

Friday 23rd April

What a busy 7 days! Local Hero Awards last Friday night. What a great night and congratulations to all winners and nominees - Laura White was great. Then yesterday our charity auction for St Catherines Hospice which raised over £5000. Thankyou if you bid, donated or helped out in anyway with the auction. It's my birthday tomorrow so i'm going to put my feet for the day, I'm thirty.............thirty..........well I'm in my thirty's, lets say no more!

Thursday 15th April

Sally Maxwell and Chloe Dyble who have both recently lost loved one's came in for a chat today. Macmillan helped Sally and Chloe and their family through the difficult time so they decided to do the Humber Bridge Walk on 16th May and give something back. You can raise money for Macmillan too by singing up for the walk at www.macmillan.org.uk or by call 01904 756404. Hear me talking to Sally and Chloe below -

Monday 12th April

Later in the week I will talk to two Bridlington ladies who need your help.

Friday 2nd April

I'm off for a week so have a good Easter.

Thursday 1st April

Deborah Rack from Sue Ryder Care was in today to remind us about the Midnight Walk from Sewerby Hall on 15th May. Hear Debborah talking about why people take part and how the money helps the charity -

Wednesday 24th March

I'm giving out the new Yorkshire Coast Radio car stickers today - I'll be outside Somerfield on Promenade in Brid between 1 and 2pm. Stick one in your car and you could be a winner. Well done to Michelle who won a family ticket to ride on the North York Moors Railway this weekend.

Wednesday 17th March

Happy St Patricks Day. Andrew Aldis General Manager of the Brid Spa was on the show today to tell us about their FAB (Forthcoming Atraction Brochure) new brochure. There's something for everyone from Jimmy carr too Postman Pat! Hear Andrew tell me more below -

Tuesday 16th March

Sharron Morris Marketing Co-ordinator from Bridlington and Driffield Mencap was in today to tell us about a new service they are offering. People with physical and or learning difficulties and their careers could take advantage of a free holiday find out more below -

Wednesday 10th March

June Chippingdale Chair of the Bridlington Ladies Lifeboat Guild was on the show today talking about the work they do and their Grand Spring Draw. Hear the interview below -

Monday 1st March

With it being the first day of spring has anyone seen any daffodils yet?

Thursday 25th Feb

Fancy taking part in the Life Boat pull on May Day? If so call Liam on 07905 874 278. You can listen to me and Liam talking about the event below -

Wednesday 24th Feb

Kelly Legg from Body Organics in Brid told me why she's holding a men only charity waxing day on Sat 6th March raising money for Macmillan. Call Kelly on 01262 401 234 to book an appointment. Hear the full interview below -

Monday 22nd Feb

So after a week of being laid up in bed with back problems - I'm back and later in the week I'll be finding out about a charity waxing happening in March in Bridlington.

Monday 15th Feb

I had a quick catch up with the Landlord of The New Inn on Prince St, Brid to find out how the 'Endururance Night' went. Hear me chatting to Kevin below and find out what 'bushtucker trial' type games people were invovled with -

Tomorrow I'll be talking to a chef about pancakes and finding out what's happening at Flamborough's WI hall.

Thursday 11th Feb

How do I stop getting static shocks? Gery suggested I get a vehicle anti static strap like the ones you see on the back of cars. Other suggestions included not wearing so much spandex!! & removing my jumper, socks and shoes.

Wednesday 10th Feb

We heard from Simon Hayhurst and his Dad who are off to Tanzania to climb mount Kilimanjaro and have raised £8000 for Yorkshire Cancer Research. It will take them aprox severn days to reach the top.

Tuesday 9th Feb

I had a call from Mick Walker from the Katie Walker Cancer Trust who wanted to thank Brid Cruise who organised a car rally at the weekend. It was held at Legends Cafe and raised very nearly £500. The money will help fund getting people from around the world together to share ideas on how to beat cancer.

Monday 8th Feb

So did you celebrate Yorkshire Pudding Day yesterday? - I love it cold with cranberry sauce!

Friday 5th Feb

Pamela Anderson is said to be looking for a seaside home in the UK - who knows she could end up buying a pad on the coast? Maybe get a part time job through the summer as a life guard for the RNLI, she does have her Baywatch days on her CV!

Wednesday 3rd Feb

Deborough Rack is the area fundraising manager for Sue Ryder Care who have organised the Midnight Walk from Sewerby Hall for the last couple of years. Hear the interview below and find out how you could get a early bird discount for signing up early.

Tuesday 2nd Feb

Yorkshire Coast Radio launched an online charity auction today for the DEC Haiti appeal - take a look at the money can't buy lotts from the home page. All the money goes to the cause.

Monday 1st Feb

Well done to Wraggy from the Foresters in Brid who along with some mates raised £900 for the Katie Walker Cancer Trust walking from Scarborough to Bridington yesterday(in the snow!)

With the pavments frozen again what about a pair of these?

Thursday 28th January

Patrick Billington was at our 'Get A Better Job Day' today talking to different exhibitors - hear Patrick talking to East Riding College here.....

Wednesday 27th January - Are you up for a challange???

The Landlord from The New Inn in Prince Street, Bridlington has organised an 'endurance night'. Have a listen to me chatting with Kevin below

Tuesday 26th January

Sally Millington Fundraising Manager for Macmillan was on the show today to say a big thank you to everyone who helped out raising funds at Morrisons in December. A total of £796.61 was raised. Macmillan are always looking for volunteers - listen below to find out how you could get involved -

Friday 22nd January

A good laugh today on air with me asking you what as kids you used to get upto at the cinema. Fire extiguishers being set off, throwing sticky sweets at people in the front rows and putting popcorn on the heads of people in front of you. Shame on all of you! Have a good weekend. Sally Millington from Macmillan is in next week for a catch up.

Also if your up for a challange be listening next week.

Thursday 21st January

It must be nearly pay day??

Tuesday 19th January

Wraggy from the Friendly Forester's got in touch today for a plug - he and some mates are walking from Scarborough to Bridlington to raise money for the Katie Walker Cancer Trust. You can sponsor them at the pub. Good luck lads you'll be ready for a drink or two by the time you've done that. It's on Sunday 31st January.

Monday 18th January

So where have I been I hear you cry? The dreaded man flu knocked me out for a couple of days! Feeling much better now and can keep you upto date with what's going on.

Wednesday 23rd Dec

Wraggy from the Friendly Forester got in touch today - they had a massive Christmas quiz last night raising money for the Katie Walker Trust with fancy dress and all. A total of £850 was raised - well done. It's a short show tomorrow from 10am - 12pm as Wes hosts the Santa Call Phone In after midday.

Tuesday 22nd Dec

Kay Harrison from the RSPA in Bridlington got in touch and asked if she could remind us not to buy pets as Christmas presents. Hear Kay's poem below -

Friday 18th Dec

Are you up for the Christmas Day Dip outside the Expanse Hotel in Brid - starting at 10am - more details on Monday

Well done to Emma Scrivenor who won the last 3 month membership to Leisure World on the Weight Factor. Movie tickets up for grabs on Monday with the Lunch Time Line - have a good weekend.

Thursday 17th Dec

Yorkie was a winner today with the newly refurbished Leisure World - it could be you tomorrow...

Wednesday 16th Dec

Well done to Verd Simpson who won a 3 month membership to Leisure World today - more chances to win tomorrow.

Tuesday 15th Dec

Well done to Michelle Kemp who won a 3 month membership to Leisure World today playing the Weight Factor - another chance to win tomorrow.

Monday 14th Dec

All this week you can win 3 month memberships to the newly refurbished Leisure World in Bridlington. Play the Weight Factor after 10am today.

Tuesday 8th Dec

Bridlington's Old Town Dikensian Festival is this Sunday between 2 & 6pm. Hear the interview with Penelope Weston (chair of the Old Town Ass) below.....

Monday 7th Dec

I was at the Giving Tree in the Bruswick shopping centre at the weekend. Thankyou to those who donated a present for those less fortunate along the coast. See pictures below -

Thursday 3rd Dec

The British Turkey Federation have launched a Turkey Hotline (0800 783 9994) for anyone wanting advice or tips on defrosting and cooking turkeys for the big day. I couln't resist a wind up call to them - hear it below.

Wednesday 2nd December

I spoke to Wraggy from the Friendly Forester who has organised a HUGE charity quiz for Tuesday 22nd Dec. It's in aid of the Katie Walker Trust and starts at 8.30pm. Here all about the night below.

Tuesday 1st Dec

Pinch punch first day of a busy (or maybe boozy) month!

Monday 30th November

Had a fantasic time at the lights switch on in Brid yesterday. See some of the pictures below.

The Mayor of Brid, Craig Harper and Me

Huge crowds gather for the switch on

Friday 27th November

Looking forward to switching on the Christmas Lights in Brid on Sunday - see you in King St from 1pm.

Monday 23rd November

I spoke to Liam Dealtry today who is organising the Bridlington Christmas Lights switch on Sunday 29th Nov. He asked me if I would go on stage and help him out and help flicking the switch at 5pm. Come along and join in the fun from 1pm on Sunday.

Friday 20th November

Well done to Julie who won tickets to the Brid Forum on the lunch time line today - another chance to play on Monday at 12.10pm. Had some good news about the Christmas lights switch on in Brid today, be listening on Monday to find out more.

PS. Smile it's Friday!

Thursday 19th November

Fundraising manager from Macmillan Sally Millington came in for a chat today. Sally is looking for volunteers for a fundraiser at Morrisons supermarket in Brid from 7th - 13th Dec. Call her on 01904 756404 if you can spare some time to help. Hear the interview below.

Wednesday 18th November

Well done to Nick who won a £60 gift card to spend at Debenhams. Sally Millington from Macmillian is in tomorrow and is looking for your help.

Monday 16th November

Busy weekend with launching the Giving Tree in the Bruswick Shopping Centre on Saturday and joining in with the Scarborough Christmas Lights Parade on Sunday (see pictures below). I can't believe Jamie was voted off X Factor last night - Stacey to win I say.

Friday 13th November

I made a prank phone call today to try and get a Jedward style hair cut - listen below.

I'm the one on the right (only joking!)

Thursday 12th November

Committee member from the British Heart Foundation Colin March had a chat today about the Santa Jog he's organised for 29th November. Hear the interview below and find out how you could get involved.

Monday 9th November

I can't believe it, Brid Town lost at the weekend. Hope they do better next Saturday in the FA Vase match. Warren Spear from Brid Town will be on the show on Friday with a match report.

Friday 6th November

BIG BIG footie match on Saturday. Brid Town v Scarborough Athletic KO 3pm. A great local derby match - both teams are at the top of the leauge. Best of luck to Brid and thanks to Warren Spear who ran through the fixtures today. Have a good weekend.

Thursday 5th November

Peter Jay from Brid Lions told us about their Bonfire & Firworks display in town tonight. Gates open at 6pm, the Mayor lights the bonfire at 7pm and the fireworks just after that.

Wednesday 4th November

I'm back and if I see any more Belgium chocolates I will scream!!

Wednesday 27th October

I'm away on holiday for a week. I am going to Brugge on the ferry. Belgium chocolates - mmmmmmmmmmm! See ya when I get back.

Monday 26th October

Jim Brack does the ghost walks around Bridlington. Listen below and see how Jim winds me up and also tells you when the walks are taking place

Friday 16th October

Another act will be voted off X Factor this weekend, who will it be?? I think instead of Dermot just saying 'the act going home tonight is..............bla bla bla - he could do it a little different. Listen below for Dermot's version followed by mine.

Wednesday 14th October

Today we were bonkers about conkers!! With conker season well underway we were talking about how we used to bake and put conkers in vinegar to make them harder. I wanted to know what the girls were doing whilst the boys were playing conkers?

Monday 12th October

I had a chat with the Christ Church Action Team today, they hope to make Bridlington a better place to live.

Porject Director Andy Jefferson and Action Team Manager Jason Smith told me all about it - hear the interview below.

Sunday 11th October

I was broadcasting live at the McCain Yorkshire Coast 10k road race and 2.5k family fun run today. It was a brilliant morning in the sunshine outside the Spa in Scarborough. I even got a chat with Sally Gunnell - listen below.

Friday 9th October

NASA crashed a rocket into the moon at 12.31pm today. Minutes before this event I spoke to a Professor from NASA who told us how we could see a meteor shower just after the event. Listen to me talk to Professor Pickles below.

Monday 5th October

I spoke to Peter Jay from Bridlington Lions today who are supporting World Sight Day on Thursday by inviting people to join them in the Promenades Shopping Centre between 12 and 1pm for a 'Blindfold Walk' to experience the difficulities faced by those without sight.

Friday 2nd October

I spoke to Sharron the manager of the St Catherines Hospice Shop in Cross Street Bridlington about their week long sale of collectables they have next week, Sharron says they have something for everyone - go take a look for yourself. There's a chance to win tickets to see the Irish dance show ' Spirit of the Dance' over the weekend, good luck.

Thursday 1st October

Pinch punch and all that! Had a look round The Bay Filey last night whilst meeting some freinds - got stopped by security on the gate (i must have looked dodgy) anyway it looks really nice, a good addition to the coast.

Wednesday 30th September

Well done to Dave in Filey who won tickets to York Races today for correctly guessing my TV theme tune was 'The Loan Ranger' Hi Ho Silver and all that!

I am off to The Bay Filey tonight to meet up with some freinds - i'll let you know what I think of the new holiday development tomorrow.

Monday 28th September

Back from holidays and now have to save up for the next one - boo hoo!!

Wednesday 23rd September

I am away on holiday - weh hey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Saturday 19th September

Check out the photo's from the Gold Cup Road Races at Olivers Mount in Scarborough.

Friday 18th September

I'm off to the Gold Cup Motor Bike Races at Olivers Mount tomorrow. It's the last race of the season so it should be a good one. Guy Martin has won the event for the past 6 years - will he do it again and what makes him so special? I hope to have a chat with him tomorrow. You can listen in tomorrow between 10am and 12pm and capture the atmosphere over the radio if you can't make it.

Thursday 17th September

Mince Pies are on sale 100 days before Christmas according to reports. I like mine warm, if I stick one in the microwave now it might be cool enough to eat by Boxing Day!!

Wednesday 16th September

Spoke to Pat Hughes today from the Spotlight Theatre about their Christmas Panto Snow White and the 7 Dwarfs. Pat is holding auditions next Monday night and is looking for kids who would like to play the part of a dwarf. Call Pat on 01262 604400 for more info.

Friday 11th September

I had to have a new driving licence photo taken in town last night, i was reading through the booklet that comes with the renewal and some of the things it tells you not to do seems daft. For example 'you must have your eyes open' and 'you must be facing forward when looking at the camera'. Daft or what. Happy weekend.

Thursday 10th September

Beverly Knight is back with a brand new album called 100%. I had a listen to the album last night and it's very good. I saw her live supporting Take That a couple of years ago and she really new how to warm the crowd up.

Your chance to win a copy of the album 100% this Sat and Sun. Warren Spear a BIG Brid Town Football supporter is on tomorrow talking about the weeks footie and the FACUP match on Saturday.

Wednesday 9th September

I spoke to Tom Sandow (or Tomato his stage name) from the Sandow Clowns today who has organised a circus party at The Spa in Brid on Friday night starting at 6.30pm with all moneys raised from the event going to CLICSargent.

We have a great album to give away over the weekend find out more tomorrow from 10am.

Tuesday 8th September

Sally Millington from Mcmillan told us all about the World Biggest Morning today - sign up now from the home page.

I put together a quick coffee quiz for Sally and let me tell you she knows her stuff. How would you have got on?

How many cups of coffee are drunk every second around the world? A - 1300, B - 7500 or C - 3400

Ans - 3400

True or False - The worlds most expensive coffee comes from beans that have passed through the digestive system of monkeys.

Ans - True and it cost £5 a cup

True or False - Turkish Bridegrooms must make a promise during their wedding ceremony to always provide their wives with coffee. Failure to do so is grounds for divorce.

Ans - True

We are clowning around tomorrow - literally! Find out more tomorrow from 10am

Monday 7th September

Aside from the obvious there are two BIG benefits to the kids going back to school, one is that we can now get a parking space in town and two in supermarkets there's loads of BOGOF offers on school lunch box treats! Yummy!

Sally Millington from Macmillan is in tomorrow to talk about the World's Biggest Coffee Morning

Wednesday 2nd September

Well done to Debbie Finney who won tickets to York Races today for correctly guessing my TV theme tune was Bonanza.

Tuesday 1st September

Arrrrgggghhhhhhhh. If I hear anyone else say it's only 3 months till Christmas I will scream!

I have a chance for you to win tickets to York Races tomorrow - I have a TV theme tune for you to listen to - guess what show it's from and your in the draw.

Bank holiday weekend

Busy busy - At work on Sat afternoon, Sunday morning and Monday too! Bank Holiday's don't you just love em! I was glad to be at work, if I had stayed at home the other half would have given me some jobs for sure.

Friday 28th August

What more can I say! Me in pink pyjamas out on the grand summer tour on the Seamer Road in Scarborough - I think Wes thought I would never do it. I will get my revenge on Wes sometime.

Thursday 27th August

Wes from Yorkshire Coast Radio breakfast told me to go to Filey and get listeners to kit me out in pirate gear. Thanks to Kay and Ellie who made me a hat. I am worried about tomorrow's task - Wes wants me to wear pyjamas but I don't have any. Watch out for me on the Seamer Rd in Scarborough tomorrow morning

Wednesday 26th August

As we are giving away a holiday to Mederia in our Grand Summer Tour I thought I would take a bit of Mederia to Brid today and gave away slices of Mederia cake this morning to anyone who entered. It brightened up a damp Wednesday in Brid.

Tuesday 25th August

The things I do for Wes from the breakfast show - see picture below of me in scuba gear in Whitby today. I got some very strange looks from passers by. I promise you I was wearing flippers too but you can't see them in the photo. (honest gov!) Tomorrow I'm in Brid, maybe see you in the morning.