Penwith Radio

Prior to their appearance at The Hall for Cornwall, on April 8th Dave Pascoe caught up with Rod Stephen creator of the satirical band Bjorn Again and the resemblances to ABBA (or not) and he tells of how it all began, the many line ups over the years together with talking of recognition from the likes of Agnetha Faltskog and appearing alongside Nirvana at the Reading Festival (an unusual combination). Mama Mia the musical is mentioned and the influence it has had on the younger generation with a view to the band who are touring at present.

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Bjorn Again

Website for Bjorn Again complete with tour dates

ABBA

ABBA official website a great resource for fans

Hall for Cornwall

Truro's Hall for Cornwall home to many stars over the years

In this wide ranging and relaxed interview, Pat talks with Nick about the foundation of Paradise Park and the variety of wildlife at the Hayle site. They discuss how birds are transported into the country and asociated issues. Nick discusses how they have worked hard at rescuing and conserving various creatures. They talk about developing a friendly environment for the pigs, pandas, parrots and falcons etc. They mention a new viewing facility to encourage children’s interest, learning and encourage fun when the youngsters feed the animals.

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/www.paradisepark.co.uk/index.html

An award winning heritage Trail and Gardens which is unique

www.paradisepark.org.uk/junglebarn/whatsin.htm

The jungle barn is perfect for toddlers and young children

www.parrots.org.

Become an advocate for the protection of parrots

New group The NuLeaf Disciples came in to Penwith Radio to talk to Kevin Godden about their urban sound. The Newquay based group played their new track and talked about the Cornish music scene, live performance and their ambitious plans for the future.

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Cornish punk Trio Mouth join Kevin in the studio to talk about their music, their upcoming European tour and hairstyles!
Singer / guitarist Nat also plays a couple of acoustic tracks.
Recorded live on The PM Show on 18th February 2010.

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Mouth on MySpace

As the Trustees of two long standing Day Centres for elderly care are forced to close due to financial stringency , Penwith Radio attends an important Cornwall Council meeting on Feb 16th. This meeting set the budget for the forthcoming year. The Council website states,”Day care for older people, and people with a physical disability, mental health problem, or learning disability, is available in a wide variety of centres throughout Cornwall.” Penwith Radio talks with some of the representatives about the reality and of those concerned about the effect of the closure of Day Centres, the possible efects on both social care and the community, of cutting the budget on vulnerable old people.

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http://www.cornwall.gov.uk/default.aspx?page=5040

Cornwall Council's policies and Day Care

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/cornwall/8517602.stm

Decisions on the budgetry policy

http://www.thisiscornwall.co.uk/homepagenews/funding-care-services-elderly/article-1837743-detail/article.html

Grey power protest at County Hall