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2024 Plebiscite Election Interviews
If you missed our Plebiscite Interviews, panic not, follow this link to watch and or listen again:
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Christmas Advent 2024 raises £2231 for local Alderney Charities
Thanks to the amazing generosity of our local and international listeners and local companies we exceeded last year's total of £1960 and raised a staggering £2231 in our Christmas Advent Draw.
This would not have been possible if it were not for the fantastic prize donations that valued over £4000.
We are incredibly grateful to everyone involved in donating prizes, buying raffle tickets and our amazing volunteers for their tireless work in promoting the event.
By topping up the sum to a round £2300 we are delighted to announce that we will be donating £575 to the following local Alderney charities;
Alderney Nomads Football Club
The Alderney Week Trust
Alderney Baby & Toddler Group
Tripfund Alderney
States of Guernsey
Alderney Representative Election Special Interviews on 4th & 5th December
We are delighted to announce that the 6 candidates for the forthcoming election as the Alderney Representative on the States of Guernsey will all be interviewed on Riduna Radio on the 4th & 5th December.
Seen by many as the most important election in our busy election season, we are proud to also announce that like the States Elections, you will be able to watch and listen to the recorded interviews from 12 noon on Thursday 5th December to help you make that all important choice.
Our interview schedule is as follows;
Wednesday 4th December with Dougal Bohan
17.30 - Iain Macfarlane
18.00 - Steve Roberts
18.30 - Stuart Clark
Thursday 5th December with Ian Taylor
08.30 - Alex Snowdon
09.00 - Bruce Woodhead
09.30 - Edward Hill
Each candidate with be asked the same initial question and will then have 20 minutes to debate and discuss their eligibility for the position
It is sure to the exciting!! Be there or wonder why you weren't!
This Year's Christmas Advent Prizes
OUR ADVENT CALENDAR TICKETS ARE ON SALE UNTIL 12 NOON THIS SATURDAY!!
WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS FOR OUR CALENDAR GIFTS.
HERE IS THE NEARLY COMPLETE LIDT OF GOODIES KINDLY DONATED BY THE GENEROSITY OF THE BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE OF ALDERNEY
An Overnight Stay for 2 people at The Blonde Hedgehog - The Blonde Hedgehog
Return Flight to Guernsey - Ortac International
2 Nights B&B Stay at La Villette, Guernsey - La Villitte Hotel
£100 Reynards Voucher - The Fort Group
£100 Anchors Voucher - Anchors
£100 Blonde Hedgehog Voucher - Ravenscroft
£100 Anchors Voucher - Guernsey Post
2 x £100 Food Hampers - Christine de la Perelle
Fortnum & Mason Hamper - Veronica & Ian Taylor
Laura Ashley Hamper - Sarah & Brian Chambers
3 x £50 Vouchers for Le Pesked - Le Pesked
2 x £50 Vouchers - Alderney Opticians
2 x £50 Vouchers - Central Tyres
A Meal for 2 with a bottle of wine - The Georgian House
Afternoon Tea for 2 at the Braye Beach - Handpicked Hotels
£80 Vouchers - Izzy Collins
A Waitrose Hamper - The Farm Shop & Jeans Stores
A £70 Alderney Time Clock - Jenny Rowley
A Wine Hamper - Channel Seaways
A Flight Round The Island for 3 People - Munchi Chocksey
A Hamper of Goodies - Boardman's Pharmacy
A BBQ - Blanchards
2 x £40 Barnstormers Vouchers - Christine de la Perelle
A Basket of Food & Wine - Barnstormers
2 x £25 Vouchers - PJ's Cafe
3 x £15 Vouchers - Mai Thai Restaurant
Mens, Womens and Childrens Clothing Vouchers - Cycle & Surf
£50 Farm Shop & Jeans Stores Voucher - AD Private Hire, Southampton
£50 Voucher - Nelly Grays
£50 La Ville / The Chez Bar Vouchers - La Ville Hotel
£50 Jacks Brasserie Vouchers - Bell & Co.
£50 Vouchers - Cantina No. 6
2 x Family Tickets for Alderney Railway - Alderney Railway
£40 Gel Nail Manicure Voucher - Abigail Ledger
£30 Farm Shop & Jeans Stores Voucher - Marge & Dougal Bohan
A Hamper of Booze - Eileen Benfield, Switzerland
Christmas Pamper Hamper - Sarah & Brian Chambers
Vintage Record Player - Tina Dupont
1 Hour Massge Session - Lyne Roscow, Natural Flow
A Teddy Bear & A Bottle of Wine - Angie & Cliff Doward
£25 Jack's Brasserie Vouchers - Jack's Brasserie
£25 AEL Voucher - Alderney Electricity
£25 Gift Voucher - Norman's Barber Shop
2 x Boutique Goodie Bags - Michaela's Hairdresser
£25 Lulu's Boutique Voucher - Lulu's Boutique
£20 Reflexology Voucher - Kathy Smith
Voucher for 10"x 12" Canvas & Coasters - London House
A Bag Of Goodies - Alderney Sea Salt
Kettle & Hairdryer - Jen & Tom Atkinson
Handmade Jewellery - Annie Burgess
A Handmade Necklace - Mike Bohan
3 Bottles of Wine & Chocolates - Debbie Carter
Velvet Lux & Peacci Creams - Bodycare
Wine & Chocolates - Liz & Graham Walker
1 Litres of Gin - Alex & Charlotte Dain
Assorted Chocolates - Le Cocqs
A Phantom Speed Boat - Ray 'The Model Man' Kemp
We also have generous gifts from Chrissie's DIY, Matt Cosherill, Amanda Cross, Sarah Fisher and kind people who wanted to remain nameless with more to come!
Saturday 23rd November
The 36 Hours Music Marathon is done!
The Result! An amazing
£1120
For Alderney Cancer Relief
A huge thank you to everyone who bought a number and to the DJ's and backroom staff who made the event such a success
The prize winners are;
1st Prize - £250 Aurigny Voucher, courtesy of Aurigny
Debbie Carter
2nd Prize - 6 litre hamper of Gin, Vodka and Whisky courtesy of Alderney Opticians
Angela Stanley
3rd Prize - £100 PJ's Cafe Voucher courtesy of PJ's
Rev David Stretton
Thursday 21st November
Jenny & Philomena from the Bailiwick of Guernsey Victim Support & Witness Service popped into the Brekkie Show
The Bailiwick of Guernsey Victim Support & Witness Service is a Bailiwick wide charity that provides confidential support to the victims and witnesses of crime.
If you are a victim of crime or a witness to a crime, you can contact them via;
http://www.victimsupportgsy.gg
mailto:victimsupportgsy@cwgsy.net
01481 223000
Tuesday 19th November
Julie-Anne Uggla, owner of The Blonde Hedgehog & York City FC and renowned Philanthropist joined Ian on the Breakfast Show today talking about the impact the current and upcoming connectivity issues will have for local business and the tourist trade.
The full interview is available here
https://we.tl/t-zRy4yfH2fm
Breaking News!!
Monday 18th November
Deputy Jonathan Le Tocq spoke with Dougal today
Deputy Le Tocq is the Lead Member for External Relations & Constitutional Affairs & Member of Guernsey's P&R Committee responsible for the recent announcement regarding Aurigny fare increases
You can download the interview by following this link
https://we.tl/t-TDwavQ9PpQ
Friday 15th November
Special Interview
If you missed Dougal's interview on Friday with Nigel Vooght, the Chair of Alderney's P&F Committee regarding theGuernsey P&R Committee announcement that taxes on air fares to Alderney will increase immediately, please follow this link to download the interview
https://we.tl/t-jxxw8WKiNo
Tuesday 12th & Wednesday 13th November
Your Guernsey Representatives are dropping to discuss last week's Budget and impact on Alderney
Listen in at just after 9am each day to hear your States Member's and Guernsey States Representative's discuss their views on the this year's budget and how they voted.
Tuesday we have Steve Roberts in with Ian and Wednesday it's Alex Snowdon' turn.
It's guaranteed to make good listening!
You can listen again at 9pm on Tuesday and Wednesday night and we will be uploading the interviews onto our Facebook page asap.
Election Interviews Update
All 9 Candidates have now been interviewed by Dougal & Ian and you are now able to view all the interviews on our Facebook page
Wednesday 6th November
Tomfoolery popped in to talk Millie's Foundation and his new book
Friday 8th & Saturday 9th
November
'Meet The Candidates'
Dougal Interviews Specials
Dougal Interviews will be hosting an election special next Friday at 10am and Saturday at 9am with all the candidates in States Members Election invited in to the radio to introduce themselves to the people of Alderney. More news to follow.
Riduna Radio 36 Hour
Music Marathon
22nd & 23rd November
We are delighted to announce that on Friday 22nd November we will start a 36 Hour Music Marathon to raise funds for Alderney Cancer Relief.
All your favourite DJ's will be playing 2 hour sets from 8am on Friday to 8pm on Saturday and to mark this unique island event you can enter a draw to win one of 3 fantastic prizes;
1st Prize - £250 Aurigny Voucher courtesy of Aurigny
2nd Prize - 6 Litres os Spirits courtesy of Alderney Opticians
3rd Prize - £100 PJ's Voucher courtesy of PJ's Cafe.
Entry in the draw costs just £2 and go on sale on Friday 1st November in our 'Green Room'.
1st November Alert!!
It's beginning look like Christmas.
Our amazing Christmas Advent Draw tickets go on sale on Friday 1st November at The Radio.
Among this years fantastic prizes donated by local companies and our generous listeners are:
Blonde Hedgehog B&B Vouchers
Return Flights to Guernsey
La Villette B&B Vouchers
A Laura Ashley Hamper
A Fortnum & Mason Hamper
Afternoon Tea at The Braye Beach
£50 Le Pesked Vouchers
£100 Blonde Hedgehog Voucher
Mai Thai Vouchers
Food & Drink Hampers
A BBQ
£50 Jack's Brasserie Voucher
£50 Chez Voucher
Hampers Galore
Tickets will only be available at The Radio daily form 10am to 12pm and from Cycle & Surf.
Friday 25th October
Deputy Mark Helyar is back with Dougal
& on Monday's Breakfast Show
With the Budget imminent, Deputy Mark Helyar is Dougal's guest on Dougal Interview's this Friday, talking about the impact of potential tax rises or the possible alternatives.
Also, on Monday next week, Mark and his son Charlie are taking over the Breakfast Show from 8am to 10am for another of their fun sessions.
Friday 11th October
Dougal Interviews Special
Roger Dadd
If you missed Dougal Interview's with Roger Dadd on Friday or you wish to listen again, please contact us on mailto:info@riduna-radio.com and we will send you a link to download.
You can also read Roger's press release and their indepth presentation on the 'Press Release' link
Friday 4th October
Pirate Radio Comes to Riduna!
It has long being known that Internet Broadcasting is the radio of the future as plans are afoot to phase out the old FM frequencies. But today we took a trip back in time to one of the most famous Pirate Radio broadcasters, Radio Caroline, when one of our regular listeners, Ray Kemp, presented Station Manager Ian Taylor with a model of the Ross Revenge.
This amazing matchstick model of Radio Caroline's home from 1983 took Ray, known as The Model Man, 2 years to make and will be taking pride of place in our Green Room after a spell in our window for everyone to enjoy.
Thank you Ray for such a kind gesture from all of us at 'The Radio'.
Friday 4th October
There's a New Lawman in Town!
Alderney's new Police Sergeant, Stephen Phillips, dropped in to chat with Dougal today about all things policing.
Sergeant Phillips's family were originally from Guernsey so he already has Bailiwick blood in his vains and is looking forward to joining his colleagues on Alderney and finding out more about Alderney and it's people.
Monday 16th September
The L&G Show host, Graham Walker announces live on air, the final total of our Alderney Cancer Relief Swim
£2,609.55
Amazing and thank you to everyone who donated to this fantastic charity.
Wednesday 11th September
Alan Trustum, President of the
Guernsey Kart & Motor Club and his wife Suzi popped into the Breakfast Show today to talk about this year's Hillclimb & Sprint event starting tomorrow
Wednesday 4th September
5 Bays Challenge Team Smash Their £2000 Target
We would like to say a massive thank you to everyone who donated to our 5 Bays challenge.
A special thanks goes out to our anonymous benefactory who gave £1000 to Ian today, which means we are now well beyond our target of £2000 for Alderney Cancer Relief.
We have also been asked to put the collection buckets back in the radio and you can still donate via https://www.canceray.co.uk/donate.htm
September's Riduna Family Member prize winner is
Yvonne Burkin
Congratulations to Yvonne, who is taking home a £50 voucher to spend in one of our advertisers premises.
For your chance to be in this month's draw, sign up to the Riduna Radio Family for only £15 per annum.
Upcoming Friday 30th Aug.
Riduna Radio DJ's Swim
5 Bays in 1 Hour
in aid of
Alderney Cancer Relief
Five of Riduna Radio's DJ's and one of our volunteers are aiming to complete the Alderney 5 Bays in 5 Days swimming challenge on Friday this week, but in just 1 hour to raise money for the Alderney Cancer Relief Charity.
Our goal is to raise £2000 towards this highly worth while charity that supports the relatives of cancer patients who have to stay off island during their loved ones treatment.
Starting at 3pm on Braye Beach, then moving on to Saye, Arch, Corblets and finally Longis, they aim to complete the challenge by dropping into the radio during the L&G Show that is returning at 4pm in support of Graham Walker who was diagnosed with throat cancer 6 weeks ago.
To donate, please follow this link and mark your donation 'Riduna'
https://www.canceray.co.uk/donate.htm
Tuesday 27th August
The L&G Show
Return To Our Airwaves
We are absolutely delighted to announce that the highly popular L&G Show will be returning to our airwaves this Friday at 4pm.
As everyone will know, Graham is having a little battle with the Big C, but as a former Royal Military Police Officer, he is busy winning that battle.
We cannot be more excited about Graham & Liz returning to where they belong for a one hour special to see how Graham and his 'kazoo' get on.
With Cancer Awareness Week kicking off, their return could not be better timed.
Monday 26th August
Cancer Research Alderney launch The Check It Out 2024 Campaign Live on the Breakfast Show
Jan Walker, coordinator of the Check Mate Campaign and representative of Alderney's Cancer Reasearch UK Team was joined by Georgia Diebel renowned expert in early cancer diagnosis on Ian's Breakfast Show today in a coordinated launched on the 2024 Check Mate Campaign.
The Ladies explained the 2024 campaign will focus on early diagnosis of female cancers and the importance of checking out any changes in your body as well as self examination.
The interview can be heard again at 9pm tonight and will be available in the coming days on our website.
Georgia gave out 3 important numbers for people with concerns;
Guernsey Breast Screening Unit
01481 223730
Guernsey Bowel Screening Programme
01481 223740
Cancer Reasearch UK's Confidential Helpline
0808 800 4040
Coming Up - Saturday 17th
Alex Snowden
Alderney States Member is the 60 Minute DJ
States Member and Alderney Representative in Guernsey, Alex Snowden is joining Annie B next Saturday to be the 60 Minute DJ.
Alex will be talking through his musical influences and what makes them so special to him.
A huge supporter of The Radio, we look forward to welcoming him to the microphone.
Coming up - Monday 12th August
Colin Partridge talks Spitfires and HMS Rodney on The Breakfast Show
Alderney's renowned historian, Colin Partridge is dropping into The Breakfast Show at 8.30 to chat to Ian about the Spitfire Air Display happening over Platte Saline on the 80th anniversary of HMS Rodney's bombardment of Alderney on the 12th August 1944.
75 one ton shells rained down on German gun emplacements while Spitfire spotter planes were used to assess the damage.
Saturday 10th August
Sarah Chambers wins the Best Dressed Window Competition for Riduna Radio
Known for her artist flair, Sarah Chambers has been coming up with the creative window displays for Riduna Radio in 2024.
Her efforts were justly rewarded today when the Riduna Radio window display won Alderney Week's top prize.
Her window features a nod to the Step Back In Time theme for Alderney Week taking you through the many generations since Alderney Week started in 1948 and of course the islands world famous Wombles.
Huge congratulation to Sarah from the rest of the Team.
Saturday 3rd August
Alderney Week Breakfast Show Bonanza Quiz
For Alderney Week, our highly popular Breakfast Show daily quiz will have an added twist!
Each daily quiz winner from both Ian and Dougal's shows will go forward to a Bonanza Draw on Dougal's SAS Sunday show.
The Bonanza Draw prizes are a
£40 voucher kindly donated by Le Pesked
and a
Riduna Radio Hoodie
Listen in all week from 8am for your chance to enter and win!
Saturday 3rd August
Charlie and his Deputy return to the airwaves
Charlie Helyar and is Deputy Dad Mark are returning our airwaves for two summer shows on Wednesday 7th & 14th August between 1pm and 2pm.
Known for their fun banter, jokes and trivia, they are sure to keep you entertained once again.
Wednesday 24th July
Aleks & Anna take up a Summer Residence Slot
Former Youth Club Mayhem DJ's Anna Tangkam and Aleks Jakubowska have joined Riduna Radio in a Summer Residence Slot on Wednesday's from 5pm to 6pm.
Anna & Aleks spend their terms times studying in Guernsey and Tenerife and are back on island for the summer.
Hugely, popular with our listeners, the ladies jumped at the chance to have their own show.
Welcome to Team Riduna Radio Ladies.
Tuesday 23rd July
The Countdown has started!
130 Days until the first prize draw
Last year the generous people of Alderney and beyond helps us raise a fantastic £2000 for local charities in our Christmas Advent Calendar Draw.
Through the amazing prizes donated by local companies and our wonderful listeners, the value of our daily prizes topped an average of £300.
So guess what!
We are doing it again and tickets will go on sale on 1st October
A personal message to our listeners from King Charles III
Our Station Manager, Ian Taylor was honoured to meet His Majesty King Charles III during The Royal visit to Guernsey this week.
As well as discussing our worldwide listener base, His Majesty asked Ian to take back a personal message to our listeners expressing his sorrow that the weather intervened and so many people could not make it to Guernsey.
10th July 2024
Riduna Radio now proudly serving listeners in 40 countries worldwide
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th July
Professional Ballet Dancer, Andrew Cook visits Riduna Radio
Born in England, Andrew began ballet dancing at the age of 14 and has been a professional ballet dancer in the Macedonian National Ballet for 8 years. In this time he has also worked in muscial theatre, music videos, voiceovers and tourist videos. He is also our Liz's son!
On Friday Andrew is popping in to chat with Dougal on his interview show, and on Saturday he will be starting as the 60 Minute DJ with Annie B.
Wednesday 10th July
Anita Walker from Guernsey WI is popping into the Brekkie Show at 9am to talk all things WI.
Maybe with a bit of Jam and Jerusalem mixed in!
You can contact Anita on;
mailto:info.wiguernsey@gmail.com
or
265888
Monday 8th July
States President William Tate is coming into the Breakfast Show at 9.45 to update us on the plans for the Royal Visit.
3rd July 2024
States of Alderney
&
States of Guernsey
Airport Statements
Please follow the links below for statements issue this morning
Friday 5th July
Dougal Interview's Special
Following the announcements this morning in numerous media outlets regarding the future of our airport, we have lined up two highly influencial local politicians to share their views with Dougal this Friday;
10am - Deputy Mark Helyar, States of Guernsey
10.30am - Nigel Vooght, Chair of Alderney P&F Committee
Be prepared for a very lively and frank debate!
June's Riduna Family Member Winner is
Rosemary Hanbury
Congratulations to Rosemary, who is taking home a £50 voucher to spend in one of our advertisers premises.
For your chance to be in this month's draw, sign up to the Riduna Radio Family for only £15 per annum.
Riduna Family Membership
Renewal
A thousand thank you's to all the listeners who have renewed their membership for 2024/25.
Your kindness help support the 100% volunteers who keep the vibe going. Not one of us takes a penny out of the radio, we do it for fun and for your entertainment.
To ensure you are in this month's £50 voucher draw, you need to renew by midday this Saturday 29th June.
Drop in and see Sarah and Marge 10-12 tomorrow and Saturday.
TM King Charles III & Queen Camilla's visit to Guernsey
Riduna Radio are honoured to say that we have been chosen as one of the organisations representing Alderney during the forthcoming visit of TM King Charles III & Queen Camilla's visit to Guernsey on 16th July.
Station Manager, Ian Taylor will be travelling with President William Tate's group to fly the Alderney and Riduna Radio flags.
Dougal Interviews Special
Sunday 16th June
Rowan Cheshire
Gold Medalist Freestyle Skier &
Double GB Olympian
Rowan was a British freestyle skier, specialising in the halfpipe. In January 2014 she became the first British female skier to win a halfpipe competition on the FIS Freestyle World Cup when she won the Gold Medal in the halfpipe event at a meeting in Calgary.
Friday 7th & Saturday 8th June
"Outside Your Zone"
Sail into Alderney
"OYZ" dropped into Dougal Interviews today and will be Annie's 60 minute DJ's tomorrow at 12pm. On the Breakfast Show Ian described this great bunch of lads as chaps who are 'dedicated to sucking the morrow out of life'
This is their story, and what a story!
“We’re Outside Your Zone, often known as OYZ, and we are an adventure collective from Cumbria, England that is all about encouraging people to get outside of their comfort zone and find adventure. We stated a YouTube channel after Alex decided to film the adventures that we did, such as downhill long boarding, and it grew from there. We just want to encourage people to use the time that we have in this earth for good, and not waste it playing video games. That can be by finding adventure in whatever capacity you can manage, and we just want people to push themselves to find that next challenge. Our current challenge is sailing around the world, after we bought our first sailboat last year. We started off our sea adventures on little inflatable SIBs, and we have just been constantly trying to learn new skills and expand our horizons to the point where we can take on the ocean! “
The winner of May's Riduna Family Member's draw was Charlotte Tay from Otley in Yorkshire.
Being off island, Charlotte chose one of Jenny Rowley's fantastic Alderney Time Clock, kindly donated by JMB herself.
Wednesday 5th June
Ian Interviews!!
8.30am - Samuel & Louisa Staples
Alderney Chamber Music Festival talking about the Festival Launch in the Georgian House
9.30am(ish) Paul McCormick & Neil Stanford
Gower Finance, Guernsey
Talking about Mortgages, Savings and Investments
April's Lucky Riduna Family Member was non other than Superfan Marguerite Bond who chose to spend her £50 in Anchors.
If you want a chance to win May's prize, join today!
Coming Up on Saturday 13th April
Moira's Jazz Session
We are delighted to announce the final string in our broadcasting bow!
Starting on Saturday 13th April, Moira Sleeman will be hosting a 2 hour jazz session featuring all your favourite jazz artists old and new.
Moira is one of the island best known lovers of this amazing gendre and will be on air from 4pm to 6pm every Saturday with her program repeated on Sunday lunchtimes.
We are delighted to welcome Moira to the team and feel sure you will enjoy every second of her shows.
March's Monthly Winning Family Member
Congratulations to Allan Jones of Butes Lane, March's winner of the monthly draw who is taking home a £50 voucher for Le Pesked.
For your chance to be in this month's draw, sign up to the Riduna Radio Family for only £15 per annum. What's more if you sign up in April, you get 2 month's free entry into the monthly draw.
Monday 1st April
Brittany Ferry Harbour Trial
Listeners to the Breakfast Show today learnt about this morning high tide trial of the Barfleur, Brittany Ferry's 158m vessel in Alderney Harbour.
On the show, Ian told listeners of the breaking news that the Barfleur will attempt to reverse into the harbour over the old German Jetty to establish if a roll on roll off services is possible.
Watch this space for updates!
Friday 29th March
Deputy Mark Helyar is dropping in for a chat with Ian
Ahead of Mark and Charlie's return to the airwaves on Easter Monday, Mark is popping in to chat with Ian at around 09.45am this Friday to talk about all things Alderney Runway, Alderney Care Board and many other States topics.
Tim Butler, Station Manager at Quay FM
It was great sadness that I learned towards the end of yesterday's breakfast show about the tragic car accident in Egypt overnight and that a fellow broadcaster, Tim Butler, Station Manager at Quay FM had lost his life.
The thoughts and sympathy of everyone at Riduna Radio go out to Tim's partner Jill, their family, freinds and everyone at Quay FM at this sad time
Ian Taylor, Station Manager, Riduna Radio
Easter Monday
Mark & Charlie Helyar are back!
We are delighted to say that Mark & Charlie Helyar will be back behind the desk for an Easter Monday show from 11am to 1pm
Mark is huge supporter of Riduna Radio and together with his son Charlie, they are sure to entertain.
Saturday 16th March
Riduna Radio's Bingo night raises £1014 for
Diabetes Guernsey
A great night was had by all in the Island Hall last night at the Charity Bingo Night hosted by the radio.
The winner of the final House of the night walked away with a staggering £500, one lucky winner walked away with an amazing bingo themed chocolate cake made by Klaudia at Jack's Brasserie and the raffle prizes were eagerly snapped up by the delighted winners
A stunning £1014 was raised on the night and donated to Diabetes Guernsey who also cover diabetes care on Alderney.
This brings the total amount raised and donated to Alderney Charities by Riduna Radio since it's formation only 9 months ago to a fantastic £3014.
A huge thank you to Mimi House and the team for running the show.
Saturday 16th March
Lofty & The Leprechaun's played live in the studio
Alison & Jimmy from Lofty & The Leprechaun's popped into the studio today to play a live set during V & Ian's stand in slot at 10.30.
The complete band can be heard in The Diver's tonight at 7pm
Friday 15th March
Declan Gaudion, Coxswain of the Roy Barker I, RNLI Alderney Pops In
Celebrating 200 Year of the RNLI, Alderney's highly experience Coxswain, Declan Gaudion popped in to chat with Dougal about all things RNLI including their recent trip over to the mainland to attend the celebrations, his experiences over the last 40 years in the RNLI and the vital service the RNLI provide throughout the Channel Islands and the UK and Northern Ireland.
Friday 15th March
Riduna Radio's
Charity Bingo Night
Join us in the Island Hall this Friday for a night of Bingo Fun.
All the usual Island Bingo stuff with the doors opening at 7pm, and Eyes Down at 7.30pm
There's a raffle, soft drinks, light refeshments and you can even Bring Your Own Booze!
And what's even better, all the proceeds are going straight to Diabetes Guernsey
Thursday 7th March
Alderney Youth Commission On Recruitment Drive
Cleo Thomas popped into the Breakfast Show today to launch Alderney Youth Club's recruitment drive for volunteers to help on Thursday nights.
If you have a spare couple of hours once or twice a month, Cleo would love to hear from you. The Youth Club are particularly interested to hear from islanders who love sport or cooking and want to lend a hand,
Cleo can be contacted on 07781 415627
February's Monthly Winning Family Member
Congratulations to Dawn Grainger, last month's winner of the monthly draw.
For your chance to be in this month's draw, sign up to the Riduna Radio Family.
Friday 1st March
Riduna Radio Limited appoint 4 additional Directors
We are delighted to announce that we have appointed 4 additional Director's to join
Ian Taylor on the Board.
Brian Chambers
Jenny Rowley
Richard Snape
Andre Williams
Veronica Taylor remains as the Company Secretary
Sunday 3rd March at 7pm
Gaby Roslin
Presents
Sound Not Silence
Sunday is Marie Curie's Day of Reflection, the day we remember those who we lost during the pandemic.
We are delighted to broadcast a special programme, Sound Not Silence, hosted by the ever popular broadcaster Gaby Roslin, a patron of Marie Curie to mark the day.
Tuesday 20th February
Jim Cathcart is popping to the Breakfast Show at 8.30am to talk things Alderney Ambulance with Ian
Sunday 18th February
Alderney Ferry Services partner with Riduna Radio
We are delighted to announce that Dan & Charlie have chosen us as there radio advertising partner for 2024.
As well as broadcasting Riduna Radio on their vessels, we will be broadcasting regular updates on sailing times, last minute seat availability and special sailings to Cherbourg etc.
WELCOME ON BOARD GUY'S
https://alderneyferryservices.co.uk
Sunday 18th February
Munchi's Classical Music Experience
4pm to 6pm Every Sunday
The final string to our bow has arrived!
One of the islands greatest lovers of classical music will be presenting an amazing aray of classical music for 2 hours every Sunday.
We couldn't be more excited so we've decided to repeat his show every Saturday from 6pm to 8pm, just in case you missed it or loved it so much you want to listen again.
Tuesday 6th February
Deputy Mark
Deputises for Mark!!
Deputy Mark Helyar has been bitten by the Riduna Radio bug, and is deputising for Mark The Post on the Tuesday 6pm -7pm slot this week
Mark has promised one hour of solid rock and indie sounds, so tune in for the next chapter in his new DJ career!
Coming on 2nd March
60 Minute DJ!!
We are delighted to announce a new show involving you!!
'60 Minute DJ'
Saturday's from 1pm to 2pm
You get to ride shotgun with Ian and chose all your favourite tunes past and present.
Rock, Pop, Country, Blues, Jazz, anything goes.
A new voice every week.
It could be you sitting in the hot seat!
All you have to do is to apply in writing to us at
ian@riduna-radio.com
It couldn't be simpler, so go on, let your inner self escape onto the radio waves for an hour and apply today.
You never know, you might get bitten by the bug!
(Small Print!! Applicants must be 16 and over)
January's Monthly Winning Family Member
We are delighted to announce that the winner of January's £50 to spend in one of advertiser's premises is.....
Ronnie Cairnduff
Congratulations from everyone at Riduna Radio
Coming up! Monday 5th Feb!
Mark Helyar is back behind the decks on the Late Breakfast Show 10am to 11am
Set an alarm on your phone and tune into the next chapter of Mark's new DJ journey
Be there or be nobody!
December's Monthly Winning Family Member
We are delighted to announce that the winner of December's £50 to spend in one of advertiser's premises is.....
David Stanley
Congratulation from everyone at
Riduna Radio
Christmas Day
3pm King Charles III Speech
We are delighted to be broadcasting King Charles III's speech at 3pm on Christmas Day.
Not only will our Alderney listeners be able to hear the traditional Royal Speech, but our 10,000+ listeners worldwide can tune in online to hear King Charles's words of wisdom
21st December
Mark & Charlie hit the airwaves
The Breakfast Show was treated to a new twist today when Mark Helyar and his 12 year old son Charlie took over the show for the day.
2 days of playlist selection and a lot of enthusiasm resulted in a cracking show mixed in with a trivia quiz, mince pies, christmas crackers, scotch eggs, mulled wine for Dad and coke for Charlie.
They both left with happy memories of their debut broadcast and Charlie left with Riduna Radio merch to mark his mornings work.
Mark & Charlie have promised to be back in the studio when they are next on island.
Commenting on the show, Riduna Radio regular listener Angie Doward said "they were naturals and Mark has a lovely voice on the radio"
18th December
From Guest to Presenter
Mark Helyar joins the Team
We are delighted to announce that long standing Guernsey States Member, supporter of all things Alderney and Riduna Radio, Mark Helyar, is joining our team.
This Thursday Mark and his son Charlie will be taking over the Breakfast Show for the day for the first of his radio shows.
Mark has always expressed his keen interest in broadcasting and now with a little more time on his hands, he is going to be giving it a go.
Ahead of their debut show, Mark & Charlie will be popping into the Breakfast Show on Wednesday to talk about their musical tastes and maybe a couple of other hot topics.
Saturday 16th December
Alderney State Member Alex Snowden will be talking to Dougal just after the Christmas Advent Draw at 08.30 about the hot topic on Alderney!
The appointment of Deputy Lyndon Trott as the new President of Guernsey's Policy & Resources Committee and the comments made by Deputy Trott when questioned by Alex Snowden about the expansion plans for Alderney Airport.
13th December
More Christmas Spirit!
Kate Hilditch & Margaret Smith popped into the studio yesterday to collect a cheque for £500 for the Alderney League of Hospital Friends from our Deputy Station Manager, Annie Burgess.
This presentation brings the total donated to local charities to a fantastic £2000.
We would like to thank the generous people of Alderney who purchased Christmas Advent Draw tickets and our fabulous prize sponsors for making this year draw truly amazing.
11th December
Youth Club Joy!
Ian Taylor, Station Manager and host of the Youth Club Mayhem every Wednesday night on Riduna Radio presented a cheque today to Cleo Thomas of Alderney's Youth Commission for £500, another benefactor of this year's Advent Raffle
11th December
Another Worthy Benefactor!
James Roberts collected a cheque today from our Technical Director, Brian Chambers for £500 on behalf of Alderney Cancer Relief, another benefactor of this year's Riduna Radio Advent Calendar Raffle and the generous people on Alderney
8th December
The Riduna Radio Christmas Advent raised a staggering £1960 for Alderney based charities
A huge thank you to the kind people of Alderney and Guernsey who purchased an amazing 9800 tickets raising £1960, topped up to make an even £2000 by Brian & Sarah Chambers
This year's benefactors are;
£500 - Alderney Cancer Relief
£500 - Alderney Youth Club
£500 - Alderney Animal Welfare
£500 - Alderney League of Hospital Friends
27th November
Alexis hits the Airwaves
Our newest presenter, Alexis Martin hit the airwaves this morning on her first solo show on Riduna Radio.
On her first show Alexis played everything from Supertramp to the Waterboys and referred to herself as the human Alexa!
Thanks for joining in the fun at Riduna Radio Alexis
Great News from the North Pole
Santa Claus is coming to
Riduna Radio
on
Saturday 9th December
between 10am to 12pm
18th November
President Tate's Volunteers Fayre is a huge success for Riduna Radio
Hats off to States President, Wiliam Tate and his Team for organising today's Volunteer's Fayre.
We are delighted with the positive response we received. At last count we have signed up 3 new Volunteer DJ's, 2 Technicians and an additional Receptionist for our 'Green Room'.
The 3 new DJ recruits will be riding shotgun on the Breakfast Show in the coming weeks so watch this space for more details.
Upcoming on 18th November
James Lancaster talks to Dougal
At 9.20am on Dougal's Saturday Show, James Lancaster is phoning in to talk all things Wind Turbines and Solar Panels with Dougal.
If you have any questions you would like Dougal to ask, please mail us at info@riduna-radio.com before 10pm on Friday 17th.
16th November
Barry takes us to the Big Apple
Regular listeners Barry & Sarah Cash took us with them on their trip to NYC and Halifax Nova Scotia and kindly send us a few snaps.
Have a look at our 'Photo Gallery' page for more of their great photos.
6th November
Our 2023 Christmas Advent Draw tickets are on sale
Marge and Sarah are busy stacking the shelves with the fabulous prizes kindly donated by our amazing listeners and businesses supporting this year's Christmas Advent.
Be sure to pop into the Studio, Anchor's or Cycle & Surf to get your tickets before end of November.
100% of the proceeds are going to local Alderney Charities
31st October
We are delighted to announce that October's Riduna Family Member who has won a £50 voucher to spend in one of our advertisers premises is:
Neil Hunter
Congratulation from all of us here at
Riduna Radio
IT'S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE CHRISTMAS!
OUR ADVENT CALENDAR TICKETS GO ON SALE AT 10AM ON WEDNESDAY 1ST NOVEMBER!
WE WOULD LIKE TO SAY A HUGE THANK YOU TO ALL OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS FOR OUR CALENDAR GIFTS.
HERE ARE JUST A FEW EXAMPLES OF THE GENEROSITY OF THE BUSINESSES AND PEOPLE OF ALDERNEY
Le Pesked Restaurant - £100, £50 and £50 vouchers
The Georgian House - Sunday Roast for 4 people including a bottle of wine
The Georgian House - 1 nights B&B
Eileen Benfield from Switzerland - A lovely stay at her house in Switzerland, incl meals, excluding flights
The Fort Group - £100 voucher for the Blonde Hedgehog
Anchors - A beatuful basket of goodies worth over £100
Blonde Hedgehog - A midweek meal for 2
Braye Beach Hotel - 2 Course Sunday lunch for 2 people
Bell & Co, - £75 Jack's Brasserie voucher
Islands Insurance - £75 Barnstormers voucher
Christine De La Parell - A food and a chocolate hamper
Blanchards - A lovely selection of goodies
Nelly Gray's - £50 voucher
Cycle & Surf - A 3 piece clothing gift
Marge & Dougal Bohan - A lovely selection of wines
Sarah & Brian Chambers - A lovely hamper and Le Jaraden Set
Veronica & Ian Taylor - Fortnum & Mason Hamper worth over £100 & 3 Amazon Echo Dots
The Farm Shop & Jeans Stores - A hamper of goodie
The Old Barn & Barnstormers - Booze!!
Mai Thai Restaurant - £15, £15 & £15 vouchers
The Campania - £40 voucher
Tom & Jen Atkinson - A lovely hamper of goodies
Alderney Serenity - £35 voucher
MJC Deli & Butchers - £25 voucher
Alderney Railway - 2 x Family tickets to ride the train
Annie Burgess - A lovely fragence hamper
We also have generous gifts from Norman's Barber Shop, Micheala's Hair Studio, London House,
Alderney Tennis Club, Angie Dowden, 'Bugsy', Tina Dupont, Chrissie's DIY, Lulu's,
Jack Brasserie, Lesspoir, St. Anne's Guest House, Sally and more to come!
TICKETS ARE £1 PER STRIP AND ARE AVAILABLE WEEKDAY'S AND SATURDAY'S FROM OUR STUDIO
BETWEEN 10AM AND 12PM OR FROM THE RESIDENT DJ!
AND ALSO FROM CYCLE & SURF,ANCHORS AND OUTSIDE LA VILLE EACH SATURDAY IN NOVEMBER
THE DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE ON THE BREAKFAST SHOW AT 8.30AM DAILY
FROM 1ST DECEMBER TO 24TH DECEMBER.
GOOD LUCK!
WITH YOUR GENEROSITY IN BUYING TICKETS
100% OF ANY MONEY RECEIVED WILL GO DIRECTLY TO LOCAL
ALDERNEY CHARITIES
WE WOULD ALSO LIKE TO ADD A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ANGIE DOWARD, A LONG TERM SUPPORTER OF
RIDUNA RADIO WHO HELP US GATHER TOGETHER ALL THESE GENEROUS GIFTS.
26th October
All change on a Tuesday & Thursday nights
Sadly as we all know, Dino has left our shores for the mainland, no accounting for taste!
However, we are delighted to announce that Dino's slots are being filled with two great DJ's.
From 6pm to 7pm on Tuesday nights, Mark The Postie will be in-charge of the tunes & on Thursday nights David Stretton with be spinning the Wheels of Steel.
GOOD TIMES, GREAT MUSIC
10th October
Riduna Radio Christmas Advent Update
We would like to say a HUGE thank you to the generous people and businesses that, so far, have offered some amazing prizes for the Marge Bohan inspired Advent Draw.
Preparations are well underway for the launch of ticket sales on 1st November with 100% of all the money raised going to local Alderney registered charities.
KEEP WATCHING THIS SPACE FOR PRIZE DETAILS
Saturday 30th September
We are delighted to say that September's Riduna Family Member Monthly Draw winner is Bella Rada
Bella and her husband have been long term listenders to the DJ's at Riduna Radio and in times gone by.
Congratulations Bella from everyone at Riduna Radio
Autumn / Winter
'Green Room' Hours
After a hectic Summer manning our 'Green Room', our hard working reception volunteers are taking a well earned rest.
From next week our 'Green Room' will be manned on Thursday's, Friday's and Saturday's from 10am to 12 noon.
But don't stop dropping in as the DJ's love visitors and would be delighted to play your requests and answer your question.
If the 'Live On Air' light is on, come on in!
Monday 25th September
We have been awarded a 5 Star Rating by Radio UK
More fantastic news for our fledgling station and all our dedicated volunteers.
Wednesday 20th September
Riduna Radio doubles in monthly listener figures
We are delighted to announce that in July we had 10176 listeners to our quirky brand of radio. According to our internet service provider, these sort of figures are unheard of for a start-up local radio station. A huge thank you to our global audience who have supported us in what has only been 4 month since launch.
Tuesday 19th September
Annual Shoebox Appeal
Bruce Roberts dropped into the Breakfast Show this morning to launch the Rotary Club of Alderney's Annual Shoebox Appeal
Last year over 150 shoeboxes were filled by the kind hearted resident's of Alderney with Christmas gift for children in the less fortute communities in Europe.
This year Bruce and the Team aim to fill 180 boxes which are available at outlets throughout Alderney, including Riduna Radio.
So pop into our studio and collect an empty box and fill it with Christmas cheer.
6th September & 25 Degrees!
Christmas Is Coming!
and so is the
Riduna Radio Advent Calendar
Originally devised by Marge Bohan, Robert ‘Dougal’ Bohan’s better half! We are delighted to announce that Riduna Radio will be continuing this much loved Christmas Tradition. Islanders will be able to purchase draw tickets from the 1st November and all proceeds will be going to local Alderney Charities. Watch out on our website and social media outlets for more exciting news. It might be 25 degrees, but our Christmas Advent Calendar draw starts in only 86 days.
Tuesday 5th September
Monthly Riduna Radio Family Member, Pauline Powell pops in to pick up her £50 Blonde Hedgehog voucher
Sign up now to the Riduna Radio Family for your chance to be in this month's draw!
Monday 4th September
Annie B is appointed
Deputy Station Manager
We are highly delighted to announce that our much loved presenter, Annie Burgess has been appointed as the Deputy Station Manager at Riduna Radio. Annie brings a wealth of organisational skills to the team and will help keep Ian in check with all his hairbrained ideas!! Congratulations Annie.
2nd September
Former Punk Rocker turned vicar, The Reverend Gary Birchall dropped in to chat to Vinyl Vaughan
26th August
Duncan Goodhew MBE called in see Dougal and sign a shirt for a fan!
Last Saturday one of Alderney's best know residents and supporters, Duncan Goodhew MBE popped in to see Dougal for his highly popular 'Dougal Interview's' programme.
During his 30 minute visit Duncan talked about a whole host of topics not just his 100m Breaststroke Gold Medal in the 1980 Moscow Olympics.
He also talked openly about his Dyselxia and the legendary Head Master of Millfield School, Jack 'Boss' Meyer.
During his visit, he kindly autographed a Riduna Radio polo shirt for long time Duncan fan, Paul 'Nasher' Nash.
We look forward to welcoming Duncan back soon for more of his inciteful chat.
23rd August
There's an empty seat waiting for you!
Are you enjoying our musical journey?
Maybe you fancy playing your own brand of music?
We are looking for a new DJ to join our team of volunteers for our Monday & Tuesday Coffee Time Shows
Maybe you've dropped the kids off at schools and fancy a new challenge outside your comfort zone!
You get to play whatever music that floats your boat on Riduna Radio
Contact us to start your musical journey
ian@riduna-radio.com
22nd August
Electric Light Orchestra Legend pops in to see Jenny
The legendary ELO Cellist Mel Gale dropped into the studio for a chat with Jenny Rowley to talk all things ELO and 70's & 80's music scene.
The 'Sweet Talking Woman' talked him to a mug shot for our rogues gallery!!
Winner Winner Chicken Dinner
Anna Tangkam spotted AY999
Live on the Breakfast Show this morning, Ian's 'Randomize' iphone App picked out Anna Tangkam as the winner of the 'Spot The Odd One Out' Sticker Competition.
The lucky entry belonged to non other than one of the Wednesday night Youth Club Mayhem crew on Riduna Radio.
Well done Anna, drop in and collect your £10 voucher and V & Ian will be donating £100 to charities of
PS James Taylor's choice.
18th August
Andrew Eggleston, President of the Alderney Chamber of Commerce chatted on Dougal Interviews
Today Andrew joined Robert 'Dougal' Bohan to outline the Chambers initiative to encourange new business to Alderney.
“ALDERNEY IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS” is the campaign spearheaded by the Alderney Chamber of Commerce and aimed at attracting new business ventures, professionals and entrepreneurs to the island.
To help new business ventures off the ground and to simplify the process of setting up their operations, Chamber has gone a step further by producing a practical guide “GUIDE TO SETTING UP A BUSINESS IN ALDERNEY”, which is now published on their website www.alderneychamber.com
18th August
Alderney Week's
Maid of Honour visits Dougal's Show
On this Friday's 'Dougal Interviews' this year's Maid of Honour, Abigail Ledger dropped in to talk about her role in the Channel Island's largest festival, Alderney Week and why the young people of Alderney should become involved in Alderney Week 2024
17th August
Round Alderney Yacht Race Winners pop in to the Breakfast Show
We were delighted to welcome 3 of the 4 all women crew that won the annual Round Alderney Yacht Race this week. Tess, Fran and Fiona chatted with Ian about their triumph and the delights of peanut butter and banana sandwiches. Along with Jess, they came out on top in Tess's 32' yacht Poler Star to lift the trophy which will be presented at Alderney Sailing Club's end of season ceremony. Well done ladies.
Alderney Police 'sticker' their neck out for charity!
AY999 sportingly displayed a Riduna Radio Car Sticker for 24 hours in aid of local charities.
Riduna Radio presenters Veronica & Ian Taylor are donating £100 to local charities in exchange for PS James Taylor kindly agreeing to put the sticker in the back of their famous AY999 police car.
Local people were then invitied to spot the stray sticker and enter a draw to win a £10 voucher to spend in one of Riduna Radio's advertisers premises.
The winner of the competition will be announced on the Breakfast Show on Friday 18th August.
Classic 80's & 90's DJ joins our ranks
Just when we thought it couldn't get better!
Completing our 6-7pm weekday line up, Dino Simeone will be presenting a classic 80's & 90's show every Tuesday and Thursday night from 24th August.
To show you how good it will be, when asked for a quote for the website Dino gave us this gem!
"Get your Kagouls zipped up, Bucket Hats on and Melons twisted - Join me, Dino for my 80's & 90's show. You'll love it"
Classic Music Interview
14th August
Ian interviews Louisa and Samuel Staples, violinists, on the Breakfast Show at 8.30 about the upcoming Alderney Chamber Music Festival.
For more information on the festival go to https://acmf.co.uk
11th August
Miss Alderney pops in
Today Dougal was delighted to welcome Miss Alderney 2023, Hollie Jenkins into the studio to chat about all things Alderney Week and the Miss Alderney Crown
Cavalcade Day
Classic Photo Bomb!
Robert' Dougal' Bohan dresses as a gannet to photo bomb Deputies Mary Lowe and John Gollop during their understated visit to Riduna Radio for Cavalcade Day on Alderney today.
Many thanks to Mary and John for their continued support, even after the bird prank!
