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Bulletin 6th April 2020 by Georgina Davies

Cumbria’s first ever health and safety course for farming has been set up. It comes after the health and safety Executive found Agriculture, Forestry and Fishing are the most dangerous industries for workplace accidents and injury. People working in those sectors are more than 20 times more likely to be killed at work than the rest of the country.

A Keswick man is planning to ski the length of Norway to raise money for his paralysed friend. Ben Bardsley will begin his three month journey before Christmas, braving temperatures of minus 25. When a skiing accident left his friend Dave became paralysed, it seemed like a good opportunity to raise money, while taking on the challenge.

Bulletin 22nd DECEMBER 2019 by Georgina Davies

Xmas Tree package - quiet by Georgina Davies

This year marks 60 years since The Guild of Players bought the Theatre Royal in Dumfries. The acting group moved into the historic building after its previous base - the Little Theatre - was earmarked for demolition.  Georgina Davies has more. Georgina VP: The Guild of Players was formed in 1913, making it one of the oldest amateur dramatic groups in Scotland. In its early days, the group was nomadic, performing at schools and church halls around Dumfries. During the Second World War, the Little Theatre at 15 Shakespeare Street became the Guild’s home – it was there that the group established its season, agreeing to perform five plays a year. Master of the Guild, Anne Aldridge says they began looking for new premises in 1959.   Anne Aldridge clip INWORDS: They were in… OUTWORDS: …pounds redoing it. DURATION:  0’29’’   This year - the 60th under Guild ownership - has been a momentous anniversary in the theatre’s history. The "Players" celebrated with a new logo, they held a gala night in October and allowed their audience to choose two plays. As this year draws to a close, there’s still a final play of the season to perform – the Christmas pantomime. [CLIP – I’m gorgeous OR wicked fairy] – faded into Emily’s clip. Emily Kelly clip INWORDS: My name’s Emily… OUTWORDS: …I’m loving it. DURATION:  0’19’’   Last year’s panto, Red Riding Hood sold more than 2-thousand tickets, meaning that over its 15 performances, 97% of seats were taken.    Dick Whittington is on track to do as well – if not better - this year.   But how do pantomime dames and slapstick comedy fit in an increasingly digital world? The Theatre Director, Mark Alexander says pantomimes is still an important Christmas tradition.   Mark Alexander clip INWORDS: It is where… OUTWORDS:…jolly good time. DURATION: 0’28’’   It’s been six decades since The Guild of Players bought the Theatre Royal in Dumfries.   The amateur group is still going strong and if this year’s panto is anything to go by, they’ll be based on Shakespeare Street for another 60 years.

The Eco-Schools Scotland project marks its 25th anniversary this year - a concept which has been embraced by pupils and teachers across Dumfries and Galloway. The scheme was set up after the need for an educational, environmental programme was identified at a United Nations Conference. Georgina Davies has more. Georgina VP: Since 1994, Eco-schools in Scotland say they have empowered young people to create a sustainable future. The project now engages 19.5 million children across 67 countries but Scotland - alongside Denmark, Germany and Greece - was one of the first countries to sign up. Daniel Barrie is from Keep Scotland Beautiful, the charity that runs it. He says Eco-schools originally focused on local issues, like litter and dog fouling. [Daniel Barrie clip Inwords: It’s expanded to… Outwords:…a positive impact. Duration: 0’39’’] Georgina VP: Children have to follow a seven-step framework to be given a Green Flag award, which marks their commitment to eco-friendly initiatives. Several schools in Dumfries and Galloway are Eco-schools, including Dalbeattie Primary, who have a large collection of flags. [Dalbeattie clip Inwords: We’ve got six… Outwords:…parents in it. Duration: 0’29’’] Dalbeattie Primary has also planted crocuses and measured rainfall to collect data as part of a national schools project, the Edina Trust. The school also grew its own vegetables this year, and served them as soup to the whole school at their Harvest Festival. Children from the Eco-committee say they’ve enjoyed being part of the environmental campaign. [Dalbeattie clip Inwords: It’s important to… Outwords:…quite fun too. Duration: 0’30’’]

There’s been an increasing interest in renting Christmas trees this year, according to a Dumfriesshire grower. An estimated 8 million Christmas trees are bought in the UK every year, with 7 million ending up in landfill site after the festive period. Now consumers in Dumfries and Galloway are seeking out eco-friendly options. Georgina Davies has more.   Georgina VP: The Carbon Trust has long warned that real Christmas trees are far more sustainable than their artificial counterparts. It says a fake tree needs to be kept for ten years before its carbon footprint matches that of a naturally grown one. This year, however, Rory Young from Glaisters Farm at Kirkgunzeon says there’s a growing demand for perceived eco-friendly alternatives:   [Rory Young CLIP Inwords: Actually, believe it… Outwords: …about these things Duration: 0’29’’]   Georgina VP: Plastic trees are also often shipped long distances before arriving in the shop, and then your home. However, it’s the manufacture of the artificial tree that creates most of its carbon footprint - with around two thirds coming from the process. Laura Moodie of the Dumfries & Galloway Climate Group has this advice when selecting your tree this Christmas.   [Laura Moodie CLIP Inwords: If you’ve already… Outwords: …after it carefully. Duration: 0’25’’]

Can you guess what we're describing? This was for BBC Cumbria.

I spoke to Nicola Sturgeon briefly on 4/11/19 when she visited Dumfries on the first day on her campaign tour.

Central bulletin 4th August 2019 by Georgina Davies

Will robots solve the "loneliness epidemic"? by Georgina Davies

2 Min Bulletin by Georgina Davies

In August I spoke to Nicola Johnston, Learning and Access Officer at The Tall Ship in Glasgow. Please listen if you're interested in museums or ships. Nicola was very knowledgeable and it was great to see the 'behind-the-scenes' of The Tall Ship. Everyone was so so nice!

Hi there, sorry I've been away for so long. I've started a Broadcast Journalism degree which has kept me occupied! This podcast is with Dave Simmers from CFINE in Aberdeen; we talk about poverty, the amazing facilities CFINE offers and the new government pilot scheme for free tampons and sanitary towels. My favourite part of the podcast is where Dave says there's no 'period poverty': poverty is poverty. Please get in touch with me via Instagram @lionpodcast or via Twitter @thelionpodcast

For this episode, I interviewed Hannah Peebles, Marketing Assistant at Border Biscuits. Border Biscuits are celebrating 30 years of the chocolate ginger this year, having recently won the Bakery Prize at Scotland Food & Drink Excellence Awards for their dark chocolate gingers and orange. We talk about everyday life at Border Biscuits, their mascot Ginger George and their fabulous marketing campaigns.