Tune in to our Best Kept Secrets show on 103.2 Preston FM - this Saturday from 4pm.

In our Best Kept Secrets radio show on 103.2 Preston FM this Saturday from 4pm:

We play a couple of tracks from the debut album "Too Drunk To Pluck" by the Pukes punk ukulele band
New releases from Sophie Ellis-Bextor, Loop Aznavour and Alternative England
A tribute to comedian Rik Mayall
Lucy talks about new more Female Poets and Inspirational Women of World War 1
Organiser Karen Cookson talks about the Miss Blackpool competition and how girls can enter for this year's event.
Great music nostalgia in "Party Like It's 1959"
Plus lots more besides.

So join us from 4pm on Saturday on 103.2 FM in the Preston area or you can listen live around the word via the internet at www.preston.fm

Miss Blackpool Competition 2014 - Heat 1 Result

Heat 1 Result:
Winner: Lauren Carr (right in photo)
Runner Up: Hannah-Louise Peters  (left in photo)

Further heats for the 2014 Miss Blackpool competition will be held at G Casino on Blackpool Promenade on the following dates:

Heat 2 -Thursday 26th June
Heat 3 - Thursday 3rd July
Heat 4 - Thursday 10th July
Heat 5 - Thursday 17th July
Heat 6 - Thursday 24th July
Heat 7 - Thursday 31st July

The Final will take place on the Friday 15th August at the Blackpool Hilton Hotel which will include a 3-course meal and coffee (black tie event). Tickets are available through Angels Elite Models & Promotions Agency

Girls aged 18 to 30 are welcome to enter whether they have been married or not and whether or not they have children. There is no cost to enter and you can just come along and join in on the night.
Most importantly: you DO NOT have to live in or come from Blackpool to be eligible to enter so the competition is especially attractive to visitors and holiday makers as a fun way to spend an evening out. Friends and family are encouraged to come along and support the heats and the final.

The 1st and 2nd placed in each heat qualify for the Grand Final on 15th August. There will also be a photographic completion held in conjunction with Radio Wave - details to follow later!

For more information about the Miss Blackpool Competition, to enquire about entering, or to book tickets for the final, call organiser Karen Cookson on 01253 820226

Official website: www.missblackpool.com

Special Edition Of Best Kept Secrets Show On 103.2 Preston FM This Saturday

This Saturday's show is very special as it is 5 years to the day (more or less) that we presented our first live show on 103.2 Preston FM.

We have interviewed lots of fascinating people over the years and though we might like to re-live some of the best moments with you. So, in this special 5th Anniversary edition of the show, you can hear our great interviews with:

world famous TV medium Colin Fry
top saxophonist Snake Davis
Bradshaws creator Buzz Hawkins 
actor and friend of The Beatles Victor Spinetti

and hear our report features about Modern Jive weekends and the Raqs Britannia Bellydance festival.

We also have a special "Party Like It's 1959" where you can hear our great in depth interview with Marty Wilde (in photo) and we play a couple of his songs as well.

So join us from 4pm on Saturday 7th June on 103.2 Preston FM, If you live outside the broadcast area, you can listen live right across the world via the internet at www.preston.fm 

See Blackpool Roller Coasters' First Public Match - 15th June

Venue: Norcalympia, Norbreck Castle, Queens Promenade, Blackpool, FY2 9AA

Doors open at 11am

First Whistle at 12pm – Blackpool Roller Coasters vs The Vagine Regime UK B Team

Blackpool Roller Derby League is very excited to announce that its newly formed, all female team the Blackpool Roller Coasters will be playing their first public game against The Vagine Regime UK B Team. This will take place on the Sunday of the weekend of the Pride celebrations in Blackpool.

This game will see them  battle it out on the track against the Vagine Regime UK who describe themselves as “ a collective of queer derby folks from around the world. “ Today’s VRUK roster is made up from skaters from all over the country and we are excited to have them all in Blackpool to celebrate Pride weekend.

Tickets are £5 if bought in advance or £6 on the door.

For Tickets and More information, go to:  www.blackpoolrollerderby.com

Radio Show This Saturday on 103.2 Preston FM - from 4pm

In our radio show on 103.2 Preston FM this Saturday from 4pm we'll be talking to Richard Shelton (in photo) about his interest in Frank Sinatra as he prepares for his new show at the Globe Theatre at Blackpool Pleasure Beach over the summer months.

We look back at the Body Mind Soul exhibition in Manchester and the Salford Art Club and Salford Remembers 100 Years exhibitions at Salford Museum and Art Gallery.

Lucy talks about Antonietta Vogels and her "Healthy Sense of Self" programme and we have a double play from the new Sicknurse album "Nightshift" and new releases from Deaf Havana and Milky Chance.

So join us from 4pm on Saturday afternoon from 4pm on 103.2 Preston FM.  If you live outside the broadcast area you can still listen in over the internet at www.preston.fm



  

Review: Agatha Christie's "Black Coffee" at Blackpool Grand Theatre - runs until Saturday!

If you're still having withdrawal symptoms following the screening of the very last Poirot story on TV, then fear not - here is another great Poirot mystery from the pen of Agatha Christie.

Having had 25 years of David Suchet's rendition of the Belgian 'tec, I wasn't sure what to expect from Robert Powell's new interpretation.  I'd seen RP appear in all sorts of things on TV - from playing Jesus of Nazareth, Captain Walker in Tommy and Richard Hannay in the 39 Steps to a drippy detective alongside Jasper Carrot - so his versatility as an actor was never in question.  And I'm pleased to say that I liked his Hercule Poirot very much indeed.  Less bombastic than Peter Ustinov's, more light hearted than Albert Finney's - very much his own version of Poirot, rather than trying to copy anyone else's.

This show has a really great cast including Liza Goddard (loved her since Skippy - yes, honestly...) and a whole host of others who really suit the story.

The plot has all the elements you'd expect to see in a good Agatha Christie mystery - murder in country house, lots of suspects, lots of red herrings and clever detective skills that solve the crime.  Great costumes, scenery and music  as well - by the way.

I won't tell you what happens because I don't want to spoilt it for you but if you like a good mystery play, and love Agatha Christie stories then you really will enjoy this production.

It runs at the Grand Theatre in Blackpool until Saturday. You can find out about bookings here: http://www.blackpoolgrand.co.uk/shows/performance/black-coffee

There's a full list of UK tour dates here: http://www.kenwright.com/index.php?id=1356

"Sinatra - The Main Event" at Blackpool's Globe Theatre from 4th July to 6th September

A piece of Las Vegas is coming to Blackpool's Globe Theatre this Summer.

SINATRA - The Main Event, starring Richard Shelton and the Syd Lawrence Orchestra.

It was billed as the biggest comeback in showbusiness history - now the 40th anniversary is marked with a stunning recreation of Frank Sinatras The Main Event concert exactly as it happened at New Yorks Madison Square Garden on October 13, 1974

Do you have your tickets for this fabulous show?

If not, then book now at https://www.blackpoolpleasurebeach.com/book-online/show-tickets/sinatra/ 

Photo: Richard Shelton with Miss Blackpool 2010 Ella Green (not from this show)