3TFM Community Radio for Health was invited along to Big on the Beach at the Begining of August to provide the music for the event. Above are some of the photos taken at the event. We here at 3TFM had a fantastic time, and going by the reaction of everyone who attended so did you. A big thank you to Irvine Bay Regeneration Company for inviting us along. We cant wait for next year,see you there.

Put this in your diary, Friday, August 27th, 12 – 2pm:

The Careers Show will be making history by broadcasting The Higher Education Convention  ‘Live’ from, Science Centre, Glasgow. The Careers Show team of Laura Breaden, Kenny Coyle (techy for 3tfm) and myself will be interviewing pupils, universities, UCAS and anyone else who is willing to contribute to the show. Hope you can join us in ‘The Egg’ on this exciting event.

  Sailing The Seas with Clyde Marine

  Clyde Marine Recruitment provides marine recruitment and crew management services to clients within the merchant navy, offshore and superyacht sectors. We recruit Deck and Engine Officers, Able Seamen, Motorman, Cooks and Stewards for temporary and permanent vacancies. Our offices in Glasgow, Southampton and Eastern Europe service different client requirements for seagoing personnel, but as we work from a shared database you only need to register once.  You can apply to jobs online or call our offices to discuss our latest seagoing jobs. 

                  Working for Caledonian MacBrayne         

       Last year, I had the pleasure of sailing  the Clyde to spend some time on the Arran Ferry and interview the crew. From Captain to engineers to retail, we met them. So, in keeping with the merchant navy theme, this broadcast will Highlight some of the jobs on a ship and what it takes to have a career within Cal-Mac and the merchant navy. A huge thanks to Capt. Norman Jones for his support on this feature. For further information: www.calmac.co.uk     

    ---News Bulletin---

New programme launched to inspire young Scots entrepreneurs
– Young Enterprise pioneers business programme for school leavers – Scots school leavers could benefit from an innovative new programme launched to help young entrepreneurs get on the pathway to success. Young Enterprise Scotland has today (Monday 2 August) announced the start of the Inspire programme – funded by the Scottish Government – designed to help school leavers into business by offering an intensive learning programme in association with some of the country’s most successful entrepreneurs. The dynamic new nine-month course will offer 60 places to young people across the central belt during which they will develop their skills and knowledge through a structured work placement in a live working environment, gain information and practical guidance on market testing and business start up as well as advice on taking a concept to reality, from experienced individuals. 

Eddy Gemmell

                                                      On this weeks show:

                                Momentum Take Over The Studio ‘live’

'Live' in the studio for the second half will be the group from Momentum Scotland's Catalyst team, Kilmarnock. Tune in to hear about the groups time at Momentum and their aspirations for the future.

For further information:   www.momentumscotland.org

                    Noele’s Application Form ‘Hot Tips’ From The NHS

  I recently met with Noelle McKay, NHS Recruitment, to discuss three key areas to consider when making an application: 1) what an employer looks for 2) the application procedure 3) the interview. This week I thought it would be very useful to repeat the application procedure hints and tips. We all have to complete an application form at some time and it can either make or break your chances. This interview should help address some of the key issues into completing a successful application and hopefully help you gain your chosen career.

Heidi's Work With The Wise Group

 The last in the series of interview with the Lookahead Project is with Heidi McGregor, former speech therapist who overcame a disability to kick start her career again after having to give up her speech therapy post by re-training to become a Yoga Therapist. Heidi successfully holds Yoga classes in her local community and providing help and support to those in need. Another truly inspirational interview.

  Put this in your diary, Friday, August 27th, 12 – 2pm: The Careers Show will be making history by broadcasting ‘Live’ from the Science Centre, Glasgow. The Careers Show team of Laura Braden, Kenny Coyle (technician for 3tfm) and myself will be interviewing pupils, companies, universities, colleges and anyone else who is willing to contribute to the show. Hope you can join us on this exciting event.

On Thursday 12 August 2010 3TFM Community Radio will be celebrating International Vinyl Day. This means that most of our Presenters will be looking out their old 45's and LP's to play on the radio station. We are lucky here on 3TFM as we still have good old fashioned record decks to play with. I can think of a few stations that are totally digital and wont be able to participate in the fun of this day. So tune in on Thursday 12 Aug to see who is the first Presenter to get a record to jump or skip. Only on 3TFM Community Radio.

Eddy Gemmell

   What’s On This Week?  Friday 6th August , 2010

  Another World Record Broken By Don

  Over the past year i have featured a number of people on my radio show highlighting their ‘life and careers, so far’  and I have great news regarding one guy and his team achieving a new world record crossing the Atlantic. Don Lennox was part of that team and we at the careers show take great pride in being a part of this historic occasion. Don was a main feature on the show last year highlighting his record breaking achievements and attempts.

  Using Martial Arts to Keep Off the Streets

  This week we have the third and last of our sports students feature from Kilmarnock College and something a bit different. Colin Cuthbert is an International Karate Champion and his dream is to set up his own Martial Arts business and put something back into the community and hopefully steer more people away from the temptations of the street. Colin says that “ ..if it was not for my martial arts interest, God knows where I would have ended up.” Interested in sports? Why not follow Colin’s life so far and be inspired. As part of the regular features on adults gaining support for employment and education, I dropped into a local Wise Group project called Look Ahead to meet some of the trainees involved in the project. Over the coming weeks, I will be featuring four interviews with the trainees talking about their life and careers so far and how they are overcoming personal difficulties on the path back to possible education and employment. This weeks interview is with Eleanor Chapman, former community centre worker and mother of six Children. Hear Eleanor tell of her life and career so far and how the project helped her overcome some difficulties and hopefully back into helping others in her community. Another truly inspirational interview. By the way, Last weeks interview was well received.

Look Ahead project

  Coming soon: next week, a group of trainees from Momentum will be in the studio ‘live’ presenting their life and careers and what Momentum is doing to support. An insight into the Saltire Foundation and a special on the current hit sensation ‘dance’. I will covering a full feature on YDance soon. And, the interview with alternative medicine guru Jan de Vries.

  Also : The Job Centre Plus Vacancies. and great music and Norma Jean

 So... Be Informed   Be Prepared   Be Ready

   Tune into The Careers Show…with Eddy

Kilmarnock College

Don Lennox

On Tuesday 3 Aug we will be presenting a Jim Reeves special on the 3TFM country show. The show is being broadcast from 10.00pm till midnight,so if your a Jim Reeves fan be sure to tune in. We will be playing a fantastic collection of all his songs, it was very difficult to make up the playlist for the show,because every record he made was so special, 2 hours is not really long enough to play them all. Part of the show includes Jim himself telling his life story,and that is very interesting to say the least.

So listen in on Tuesday 3 Aug 2010 for our Jim Reeves special 10.00pm till midnight only on 3TFM Community Radio.

Eddy Gemmell

What’s On This Week?

Landscaping the CCI Way

Working in the care sector can take on various guises and when I met Niall McShannon, Project Manager and Social Worker of CCI, I thought his role was to provide care facilities for the trainees. How wrong I was as the work they carry out is mainly related to landscaping and woodwork skills. CCI's first project was the Wallace Memorial Garden, off Wellgate, in Lanark. After 7 years, it still looks robust and has bedded into its surroundings well.

  Since then they have worked on a myriad of projects, ranging from small tasks to incredibly ambitious projects. All of these have been completed to a commercial standard, using robust designs and materials. They have all had community input in design and maintenance. From the first project onwards, CCI's clients have thrived by doing 'real work'. While few of our participants start with many physical skills, a number have become adept at metalwork, woodwork, slabbing or dyking. Doing very visible and useful work also demystifies clients' conditions to the rest of community. From being seen as passive consumers of services, CCI's clients become providers and promoters of projects that offer tangible local benefits. Many of CCI's clients have suffered very personal forms of exclusion - engaging with local communities as equals builds clients' self-confidence and can transform people's perceptions of them. Check out their website and who knows, you may be hiring the guys for a future job or even buying some of their excellent woodcraft.  www.cciweb.org.uk

  Taking Netball to a National Level 

  This week we have the second of our sports students feature And something a bit different. Stephanie McGarrity is an International netball player and hopes one day to coach. But, She also wants to develop her skills into the community encouraging people to be more active and take up a healthier lifestyle.

  As part of the regular features on adults gaining support for employment and education, I dropped into a local Wise Group project called Look Ahead to meet some of the trainees involved in the project. Over the coming weeks, I will be featuring four interviews with the trainees talking about their life and careers so far and how they are overcoming personal difficulties on the path back to possible education and employment. This weeks interview is with Jeannette Burns former SCI worker and trained in child care. Hear Jeannete tell of her life and career so far and how the project helped her overcome some difficulties and hopefully back into care work. Another truly inspirational interview. By the way, Last weeks interview was well received.

  Inspiring Young People at Galloway Training That’s Sue’s Aim