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Memories of Hurricane 2008
The Hurricane Festival 2008 will be remembered
for many things by many people. For the BFBS crew who braodcast
live backstage, it will be the guests, the heat, the banter, the
noodles and a man called Jedi.
We were fortunate to have met a lot of the artists
this year and everyone of them came with a friendly attitude.
Many of them had heartfelt messages for the British Forces around
the world.
Maximo Park were interviewed by Mark & Charlene
and in a stroke of radio genius they were invited to make the
best use of a child's saxophone, a pair of maracas and a tambourine.
It's a testament to their musicianship that they not only held
a note but busked with about 1.50 euro worth of tat!
The Foo Fighters were the band most people wanted
to see and by chance their tour buses were parked up right next
to the BFBS bus. This sent the girls and boys into a frenzy of
anticipation. Although we didn't manage to get an interview, Dave
Grohl proved that he is indeed the nicest man in rock by getting
his photo taken with us.
Radiohead finished off the weekend on Sunday
night and they are notoriously shy and we never stood a chance
of a chat but most of us did get a guided tour of their bus, for
sheer opulence and luxury it was hard to beat.
As with most things it the people you remember.
There were plenty of ex-forces faces over the weekend, many of
them were the tour bus drivers.
So all in all a weekend of working hard and
equally playing hard. Let's hope BFBS can be back there again
next year! |
| Hurricane
2008
BFBS Radio presented a Hurricane Festival
Special live from backstage at the event.
With live music from the bands, interviews
and chats with the artists ...we hope we made you feel like you
were there!
Charlene Guy and Rachel Miller with the 'Panic at the Disco'
lads.
The Guys from the Signals brought along they're very own Scarecrow
and aptly named him Danny Miller! |
| The
Kaiserchiefs
Doing what they do best - entertaining
the crowd
Lynne and Charlene are STAR STRUCK again but this time with Peanuts
from The Kaiserchiefs. Is nobody safe from this pair? |
| You
can run but you can't hide
There was no hiding for International Noise Conspiracy as they
lived up to their name with the colour of suits - how loud? -
looks like they've come straight from the Austin Powers film set
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Vacancies
Dependant Job Vacancy: Gutersloh Reporter
BFBS Radio is looking for a reporter to cover
the Gutersloh Garrison and surrounding areas.
You’ll be responsible for reporting on a wide range of stories
and generally being the face of BFBS in the area.
It’s a busy job so you’ll have to be fantastically organised,
IT friendly and unflappable. You’ll be writing and editing scripts
so need excellent spoken and written English skills, a clear voice and
a great telephone manner.
A good sense of humour and bags of enthusiasm is a must. Don’t
worry if you haven’t done anything like this before – we’ll
train the right person.
Hours are 9-5, Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work and it
comes with a competitive salary. The position is for dependants of BFG
entitled personnel only.
Interviews will be held at the beginning of September. If successful,
you should be able to start as soon as possible.
E-mail your CV to jamie.gordon@bfbs.com
or post it to
Jamie Gordon, Head of News & Info, BFBS Radio, Hohne Barracks, BFPO
30 by Friday 29th August.
For an informal chat, call Jamie on 0171 3305 452.
What's On !
Activities Plus week for ages 12 and over, 18th
- 22nd August.
Challenging and exciting activies, Dean would like
to hear from anybody with ideas of what they would like to do. Call
01722 166 189.
25th - 28th August
Herford Summer Activities for school years
5 & 6
Stern Hotel, Willingen in the Sauerland
A fantastic four days of rock climbing, mountain biking,
ice-skating, bowling and circus skills. All this plus food and accommodation
for 100 euro. You must book early, call Dean Clarke on 01722 166 189
or Jane Wilson on Herford Mil (82) 3247
25th - 29th August
Professional Football Coaching 5 Day
Course
4 Scots Sports Pitch Fallingbostel
Open to boys and girls between the ages 6 & 18,
cost 75 euro. Limited spaces, so book asap. Call Michelle 05162 900
928 or 0174 842 0390 or Elizabeth Gregor on Fallingbostel Mil 2751
Friday 29th August
Wear a Wedding Dress for a Day
Herford area
This event is in aid of Help the Heroes, if you are
interested in dusting of the cobwebs and wearing your dress to work
for the day call Mandy on 05221 993 755 for sponsorship forms.
Saturday 30th August
RSU Welfare Centre Trip to an Air Show in Aachen
Departing JHQ 1.30 pm
Attractions for all the family, plus kids entertainment.
Booking is essential. Adults 3 euro and children 2 euro. Call 02161
472 3016
Sunday 31st August - Tuesday 1st September
Level 1 Rugby Coaching Course run by Paderborn
Pirates
Dempsey Barracks
Anyone interested throughout BFG should contact Giles
Powell on Sennelager Mil 2311 or Ian Wilkins on Sennelager Mil 2408
1st - 5th September
Project Management Resettlement Course
- PRINCE 2 Normany Barracks, Sennelager
This resettlement course is ONLY for Service Leavers
into resettlement. More details from Andrea on 05221 995 3675 or Herford
Mil (82) 3675
Problems with BFBS TV?If you're in Germany and experience
problems, contact DFTS Service Faults Helpline on 02161 472 153.
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