Classic Artists Today© Signs On With First Affiliate In The United Kingdom

Classic Artists Today announce first European affiliate

Classic Artists Today© Signs On With First Affiliate In The United Kingdom

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February 24th, 2009

 

 

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Classic Artists Today©, a weekly one-hour syndicated radio show that features new songs by classic rock/pop/soul bands and performers, has recently added Radio Bracknell of Bracknell, England as their first radio Affiliated in the United Kingdom.

 

Radio Bracknell will air Classic Artists Today on Wednesday’s with repeat performances on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

“We’re very pleased to have a quality American syndicated radio show like Classic Artists Today© on our station,” states John Hicks, station manager of Radio Bracknell. “Their unique specialty programming consisting of new material from classic artists who have sold millions of records fits in very well in our station’s line-up,” Hicks added.

“ John’s radio station serves not only the people of Bracknell but communities in London and Southeast United Kingdom,” states R.K. White, Managing Director of Classic Artists Today©. “We’re glad to have Radio Bracknell as part of the CAT family,” White said

Classic Artists Today is currently aired 25 times each week by radio stations in the United States, Canada, Caribbean and United Kingdom. Additional information about the syndicated radio program can be found at www.classicartiststoday.com

Voiceover Man a huge hit on Radio Bracknell's Breakfast Show

Peter Dickson – AKA “Voiceover Man” – has one of the UK’s most recognizable voices. He is the voice of the X Factor, Britain’s Got Talent, E4, Family Fortunes, The Paul O’Grady Show, Peter Kaye’s Pop Factor, The Price is Right – and many more great multi award winning shows including HEDZ, which won him a BAFTA this year.

Peter was approached at the beginning of the year by record label, GTI, asking if he would like to make a record. He jumped at the chance and penned something which reflected the nation’s feelings about the credit crunch.

That track is now a hugely popular feature of Radio Bracknell’s Breakfast Show hosted by award-winning presenter John Hicks, probably enhanced by a very funny alleged ”interview” with John Prescott!

The soon to be hit record “What a Bunch of Bankers” was born. Peter has high hopes for the song – saying: “It’s a bit of light hearted nonsense really – but the message behind it is deadly serious. I am watching this country disintegrate before my eyes. It’s worse than anything we have ever witnessed before. We need, as a nation to rekindle that Dunkirk spirit and I hope this song will be our rallying cry”.

Listen in to John’s Breakfast Show to hear the track.

IT business Orcare move to IQ Farnborough

Orcare Limited, an IT services company specialising in the travel, transport and healthcare industries today announced a major expansion of business delivering content-managed websites and database applications.

With further growth planned in 2009, the company is moving to new offices to enable the recruitment of new staff to service and support its UK and overseas customers.

The business started from home offices in 2005 by partners Paul Marden and Peter Brett, who met while working together at British Airways. Since becoming a full-time concern in July 2008 Orcare has doubled its customer base, adding clients in Brussels, Paris, Virgin Islands and the UK. January 2009 sees Orcare move to The Hub in IQ Farnborough, the new business park on the edge of London-Farnborough Airport.

Orcare’s Director, Paul Marden, says: “2008 was a busy year for Orcare, founded through a shared passion for delivering high quality IT solutions for the transport and healthcare sectors. We are a growing company, but our plans for expansion can only be met by increasing our workforce, and for that we need the flexibility that The Hub provides.”

Having developed and managed website operations for small business for several years, in 2008 Orcare began specialising in developing websites using Umbraco, an open source Content Management System which makes it easier for businesses to publish their own website content. Mr Marden comments: “Many small companies believe in the “Fit and Forget” website – they invest time and money in setting up new websites, but through lack of skills or technology they fail to keep the site up to date. It’s easy to see that websites that are frequently updated with great content are the ones that appear highest in Google, get the most visitors and ultimately produce the greatest return to the business. Umbraco makes it easy for businesses to publish content on a regular basis in order to keep their sites fresh.”

Last year Orcare worked with a consortium of road safety stakeholders including the Road Safety Foundation, the AA and the RAC Foundation to deliver the Campaign for Safe Road Design website using Umbraco.

Paul comments “Umbraco has proven to be very popular with prospective clients and we now have projects in development using Umbraco for Red Box Media, based in Paris, the European Road Assessment Programme, headquartered in Brussels and British Airways Flying Club in Buckinghamshire.

When asked by Radio Bracknell why Orcare chose Farnborough over Bracknell, Director Paul responded “The decision to move to Farnborough was for a number of practical reasons. My business partner is based in Camberley so it was a toss up between Bracknell & Farnborough/Camberley. As it happens we got a good deal to move into Regus serviced offices in Farnborough which were significantly cheaper than Arlington Square Bracknell. The move also fits in with my main hobby which is private flying, because the office is on Farnborough Airport.”

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Orcare migrate to Farnborough

Creche opened at Edgbarrow Sports Centre

A crèche has opened for three mornings a week at Edgbarrow Sports Centre, to keep little ones entertained while their parents exercise.

It is open from 11.30am until 1pm on Mondays and Wednesdays and until 1.30pm on Fridays, for children aged three months to five years old.

While the children are in the care of qualified childminders, parents can use the Be Active fitness room, make use of the centre’s squash courts, visit the Time Out café bar, or take part in the following classes:

Mondays: 12.20pm until 12.50pm, CoreWorx – which is a low impact workout which improves core stability by utilising a stability ball.

Wednesdays: 12.20pm until 12.50pm, Abs – a class working on the mid section of the body, concentrating on balancing out posture, strengthening, toning and defining the abdominal area.

Fridays: 11.30am until 12.15pm, Stretch and Tone – which is a gentle class focussing on muscle tone and improving flexibility; and from 12.30pm until 1.30pm Body Blitz Circuits – which is a high energy, high impact workout that incorporates a wide variety of aerobic and resistance exercises, effective at improving fitness and body toning.

Cllr Iain McCracken, Executive Member for Leisure, said: “Providing a crèche at Edgbarrow gives parents the flexibility to use the centre’s superb facilities, knowing their children will be well cared for.

“There is a wide range of activities available, so please pop in and find out what is happening at Edgbarrow Sports Centre.”

Visits to the crèche need to be registered in advance, and advance visits are encouraged to enable smooth transitions in childcare. Full policies and procedures are available on request. It costs £5.85 per session for the centre’s casual users, for customers who pay to use the centre by direct debit it costs £3.40.

For more details, call 01344 776211 or visit www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/be

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Council makes the economy a top priority

Bracknell Forest Council has launched a new priority for the town in light of the current economic climate.

The new priority is about ‘sustaining economic prosperity’. During the credit crunch the Council will be working to ensure residents and local businesses have all the help and advice they need.

This will include some new comprehensive web pages on the Council’s website which will signpost residents and businesses to the support available including benefits, saving on household bills, employment and training help, debt advice, access to free and discounted leisure activities and other useful contacts.

Cllr Paul Bettison, Leader of Bracknell Forest Council, said: “We want to work to a set of priorities which are relevant and meet the needs of our residents.

“Economic uncertainty is now a big issue for residents and businesses in the borough, which is why we want to be in the best possible position to respond and support those who may need help and advice.

“Making the economy a top priority shows our commitment to helping people deal with the credit crunch.”

The council’s six priorities are as follows:
One: A town centre fit for the 21st century
Two: Protecting and enhancing our environment
Three: Promoting health and achievement
Four: Create a borough where people are safe and feel safe
Five: Value for money
Six: Sustain economic prosperity

To find out more about the support available, log onto www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/creditcrunch

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Berkshire hit with further job losses at Vodafone

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500 jobs to go at Vodafone

 

Berkshire-based mobile giant Vodafone has announced substantial job cuts, including 170 at its Newbury Head Office.

The group first unveiled plans for cost reductions last November as part of a strategy to offset the impact of the recession on consumer spending.

Vodafone, which twice scaled back revenue expectations last year as conditions worsened in the UK and other key markets – said the pound’s slump had boosted full year revenue expectations.

The company has seen conditions worsen in the UK and other key markets as the recession has deepened, hitting sales of handsets.

The news comes as a major blow to the companies 10,000 UK Workforce and potentially effects many areas of the county with call centres and offices in Newark, Banbury, Theale, Trowbridge, London, Warrington, Stoke-on-Trent and Hayes.

Bracknell’s M&S to close 5th March

 

 

Up to 25 jobs in Bracknell are under threat as Marks & Spencer announced earlier this month that it will close its Simply Food store in Princess Square.

A total of 27 stored were shortlisted for possible closure; but it has already been confirmed that the Bracknell store will close its doors for the final time on 5th March 2009.

A petition organised by both shoppers and local traders was in vain as the closure was confirmed before the organisers even had an opportunity to submit their displeasure to M&S bosses

Where possible M&S have said that they will try to explore redeployment opportunities into other stores
M&S said it will consult with the 25 staff at the store to discuss “implications of this decision for them personally and to.

Where redeployment is not available, employees will be made redundant and offered appropriate help from M&S to find alternative employment in the local area, the company said.

Steve Rowe, M&S director of Retail, said: “We have consulted fully with staff at the Bracknell Simply Food store, listening carefully to both their views and suggestions, as well as those of the local community.

All issues raised throughout the process were fully considered, but as no proposed alternatives to the store closure have been found to be commercially viable, it was necessary to make this difficult decision.

I would like to thank the team at Bracknell Simply Food for the professional way in which they have handled this process and for their patience as we enter into individual consultation.

We will explore all possible redeployment opportunities and remain committed to avoiding redundancies whereverpossible.

We hope that our valued customers will continue to shop with M&S at one of our alternative local stores such as Camberley and Wokingham, which offer a wide variety of quality M&S products.”

Report courtesy of UK Jobs Blog

Photo courtesy of Sam Harris

Radio Bracknell’s featured artist selected for prestigious album

 

Rock & Sock Records announced today that their recording artist, Tokyo Rosenthal, Radio Bracknell’s Artist of the Month for February, was selected to be included on the upcoming compilation CD, “Now That’s Americana OK”. The selected track, to be one of fifteen on the album, is “We Planted Seeds” from Rosenthal’s chart breaking release ”Love Won Out”.

 

The compilation is the brain child  of Americana icon Tom Fahey who hosts and produces the internationally syndicated radio program “Americana OK”. It will feature fifteen different Americana artists from the best the genre has to offer.

 

“When we first heard the Tokyo Rosenthal CD ‘Love Won Out’ we were at first intrigued and then delighted by the eclectic mix of styles”, said Tom Fahey. ”It quickly became a favorite generating a great audience reaction.  So you can imagine our pleasure when ‘Toke’ contributed a track to the forthcoming AmericanaOK compilation, ‘Now That’s AmericanaOK’. This will help to spread the word about Tokyo Rosenthal, the other 14 contributors, the show and the Americana genre generally.  Tom Fahey presenter and producer of AmericanaOK is proud have Tokyo Rosenthal on board.”

 

“I’m so honored to be on this record with all these great artists”, said Rosenthal. “Some I know from the road and the rest I hope to meet soon and perhaps put on one big show together. Thanks to Tom Fahey for such a fine idea.”

 

Also featured on “We Planted Seeds” is the fine playing of Alex Little on bass and Bobby Britt on violin. The track was produced by Tokyo with assistance from Chris Stamey who engineered the tune as well.

 

For more information on  ”Now That’s Americana OK” and how to purchase it go to www.americanaok.com.

For further information on Tokyo Rosenthal log on to www.tokyorosenthal.com and www.myspace.com/tokyorosenthal.

 

TOYKO HAPPENINGS:

 

“Toke” did  a special on the BNN Radio Network – http://www.bloggernews.net/119848

 

“Toke” will be playing in Hamburg on 3/21 at Down Under

 

“Toke” returns to the world famous “Blue Bayou” on April 2nd in Hillsborough, NC

 

“Toke” will return to Holland and Scotland among other countries beginning April 24th

Learn how to cope with sibling rivalry thanks to free workshops

 

Bracknell Forest Council is putting on free parenting workshops this year.

 

The Council’s extended services team has organised the free events for the community at various venues throughout the borough.

 

Raising self esteem for children and dealing with sibling rivalry are just some of the free workshops offered.

 

Workshops on offer include:

• How to manage your children when they behave in a difficult way – Thursday, February 26, from 9.30am at Binfield CofE primary School; and Thursday, November 26,  from 7pm at College Town Infant School.

• Dads are important too – Tuesday, March 24, from 7pm at Brakenhale Open Learning Centre.

• Raising self esteem – Thursday, April 30 , from 9.30am at Wooden Hill Primary School.

• Pre teens: not quite there yet – Thursday, May 7, from 7pm at Garth Hill College.

• Sibling rivalry – Tuesday, May 12, from 9.30am at Ascot Heath Infant School.

• Transition to secondary school – Thursday, May 21, from 7pm at Cranbourne Primary School; Wednesday, June 10, from 7pm at Garth Hill College; and Tuesday, June 23, from 7pm at Edgbarrow School.

• Parenting teenagers – Thursday, September 24, from 7pm at Edgbarrow School.

• How to have fun with your pre-school children: the wonder of play’ – Monday, October 5, from 9.30am at The Rowans Children’s Centre.

 

Parents are welcome to turn up to any of these sessions but bookings are preferable by calling 01344 353133 or email parent.support@bracknell-forest.gov.uk

 

Martin Gocke, Chief Officer: Access and Inclusion, said: “Bringing up our children is perhaps the most important role that many of us will have in our lives. Having support and professional advice available helps to ensure children are brought up in the best possible environment.

 

“Parenting courses are just one of many free events planned by the extended services team here at the Council. With all schools in the borough offering a range of extended services, there’s bound to be something in your area to suit you.

 

“Just call the extended services team to find out more.”

 

Gareth Barnard, Executive Member for Children’s Services, added: “Extended services brings together key services in one place making it easier for parents and carers to get the help and support that they and their children need.

 

“It will ensure that educational, health and voluntary sector professionals get work together to create the best possible care, support and education for the children and families in Bracknell Forest.”

 

To find out more about extended services and events in your community call 01344 353133.

Details of these events are listed at Radio Bracknell   www.radiobracknell.com

Waitrose has taken 30,000 sq ft of office space in Bracknell to support its headquarters operation in the town.

Photo courtesy of Waitrose

Property Week’s reporter Jennifer Rigby reports that Waitrose has taken 30,000 sq ft of

office space in Bracknell to support its headquarters operation in the town.

 

The award-winning retailer needed more space as a result of the reorganisation of its national distribution centre, also based in Bracknell on the same site as its main HQ.

It has taken the space at the nearby Panasonic building in Olbury Road.

Guy Parkes, head of Jones Lang LaSalle’s Western corridor office, who acquired the space for Waitrose, said: ‘We were able to satisfy this urgent requirement very swiftly within two months of receiving instructions.

‘An off market deal was identified at the nearby Panasonic building in Olbury Road, Bracknell where we were able to agree a very flexible lease for three years with a two year break.’

Bracknell MP, Andrew MacKay welcomed the news. “In these dire economic times, any business expanding is to be warmly welcomed. Waitrose is a highly valued local employer” he told Bracknell Radio.

Read the full story here.