Radio One Marratxi

New broadcasting schedule for Radio Marratxi

2009-09-30T09:31:00.000-07:00

Laura Penn will be broadcasting in English on 92.9fm on Saturday and Sunday mornings from 10 to 1pm from Oct 3rd.

SUNDAY 28 JUNE

2009-06-27T07:46:00.000-07:00

Sunday's show will, sadly, be the final English language programme on Radio One Marratxi for the time being, and I've lined up a terrific guest to help us sign off in fine style: Liam Live, top singer/songwriter, joins me with his new album Phoenix - literally hot off the press! We'll play some tracks from it and find out what's going on right now in Liam's life.

We'll also hear, for the last time, from our voice of the north, Ann MacDonald.

I hope you'll join me tomorrow from 10am til 1pm.

Cheers

Jan x

SUNDAY 21 JUNE (Father's Day in the UK)

2009-06-19T23:54:00.000-07:00

Sunday's officially the first day of summer - though on Mallorca it feels as though it's been summer for ages!

My guest this week grew up in Scotland, and has had a varied and challenging career in education. She's been head teacher of a British international school in Moscow and now lives on Mallorca, where she's the head of the British International College.

We'll be hearing about Glynis Mitchell's interesting career, exciting plans for new educational developments here on the island and her life on our lovely island.

And we'll catch up with our Voice of the North, Ann MacDonald, who's been on one of the new guided walks around Alcudia Old Town. Find out all about it this Sunday!

Join me from 10am until 1pm on 92.9FM.

Cheers!

Jan x

UK QUALIFIED HEALTH VISITOR AND MIDWIFE

2009-06-14T03:48:00.000-07:00

My guest today was Nayna Alonso, who´s operating on a private basis here on Mallorca. She offers a range of services, including advice on fertility issues, pre- and post-natal care, babycraft classes etc. For more information on her services - and the brilliant baby massage teaching sessions - check her website or give her a call:

www.naynababycraft.com
Tel 675 904430

SUNDAY JUNE 14

2009-06-13T09:12:00.000-07:00

Last Sunday, we told you about a young couple, Emily and Ben, on holiday on Mallorca, who found themselves in a difficult situation when pregnant Emily was told she'd have to stay in hospital here until the baby was born. We had a great response - so thank you for that . . . although as you'll hear this weekend, the story had an unexpectedly good ending.

This week my guest is the UK-qualified health visitor and midwife who brought their plight to Radio One Marratxi's attention. Nayna Alonso grew up in the same north- west London street as the model Twiggy (though not at the same time!). She's always worked in the medical field, but has also taken time out to travel. Now happily married and with two small children, she lives and works on Mallorca.

Nayna joins me on the show tomorrow and I hope you will too. Tune in for chat, news, weather and what's on for your entertainment - and, of course, Mallorca's music -
from 10am til 1pm.

Jan x

SUNDAY, JUNE 7

2009-06-05T08:14:00.000-07:00

My guest this Sunday is a Liverpool lass who suffered a family tragedy last year - but was motivated and inspired by her loss to create a very special centre in Binissalem to help other people. Hear Nicky Whittaker's story this Sunday when she joins me in the studio for a chat.

As usual, we'll keep you up to date with everything you need to know about life on
our lovely island, and play you Mallorca's best music.

I hope you'll join me, by tuning in to 92.9 FM Sunday from 10am until 1pm - and remember that Oliver Neilson will be on air tomorrow, Saturday, 10am - 1pm, with a round up of the week's news, events and sport.

And you can now also listen online: www.radiomarratxi.es

SUNDAY MAY 31

2009-05-29T08:55:00.000-07:00

My guest on this Sunday's programme first came to Mallorca to work in the year that The Archies had a hit with Sugar Sugar (1969, in case you wondered) and - apart from one summer spent working on the Costa Brava - she's been here ever since.

Lynda Walsh Furling has recently notched up 31 years working in the same hotel, the Hotel Cala Sant Vicenc, where she is now the directora. Lynda joins me for a chat about her life on the island, what it's like to run a hotel - I'm sure there'll be a funny story or two - and more.

Join me on Sunday from 10am for conversation, news, details of what's on for your entertainment on the island and great music too.

Catch you then!

Jan x

MEDITERRANEA - EVERYTHING YOU GIVE, THEY GIVE

2009-05-17T08:38:00.001-07:00

Dr Michael Stoma, the Mallorca-based GP and president of the charity Mediterranea, was an inspiring guest on today's show (May 17). If you'd like to find out more about this non-governmental organisation, which provides direct help to make a big difference to the lives of many people, check out their website www.mediterranea.org.es.

All donations, however small, are a great help towards their work. It costs 20 euros to feed, educate and clothe a child in their care. The happy faces in the pictures on their website speak volumes . . .

Jan

SUNDAY 17 MAY

2009-05-16T06:31:00.001-07:00

My guest on this Sunday's programme is a remarkable man whose mission is to make our world a more just and happier place. Hear about the tireless work of Dr Michael Stoma, of the charity Mediterranea, when he joins me in the studio.

As usual, we'll let you know what's out there on the island for your entertainment, keep you up to date with the news and weather, and play you great music.

Join us tomorrow, 10am until 1pm on 92.9FM

Cheers!

Jan

SUNDAY 17 MAY

2009-05-16T06:31:00.000-07:00

EUROPE DAY CELEBRATIONS ON MALLORCA

2009-05-03T02:53:00.000-07:00

Sunday, May 10, is a day not to be missed on Mallorca, as the island celebrates Europe Day. All the action happens on Palma Nova beach, from 12 noon until late. Music, dancing, handicrafts, food and more - it´s a fantastic party for all of us to enjoy. It´s free to attend . . . although you´ll need some dosh if you want to buy any of the great stuff there.

There are also other events happening in the following week as part of this year´s festivities - as we heard from Angela Guerrero from Calvia Town Hall on this Sunday´s show.

Find out more about Europe Day - or about the services offered by the Foreign Residents´Department at Calvia Town Hall - by calling the team on 971 13 91 84
or email Angela on aguerrero@calvia.com

And enjoy next Sunday!

VITESSE CHARITY GOLF DAY FRIDAY MAY 22

2009-05-02T01:53:00.000-07:00

Tracey Furness joined us on the programme on Saturday to tell us about the great charity golf day they´ve planned for Friday, May 22 at Golf de Andratx, Camp de Mar.

They´re looking for teams of four to take part, at a cost of 600 euros per team - which includes breakfast on arrival, driving range token, 18 holes of golf on the championship course with a buggy, video analysis of your golf swing, beat the pro challenge and casual 3 course buffet lunch. Tee times from 10am.

All profits from the event will be donated to a local charity of the winning team´s choice.

If you´d like to sponsor a tee, it´ll cost 250 euros, which includes a banner on your chosen hole.

For more information contact Tracey on 609 968 657 or email her at charters@vitesseyachts.com

WEEKEND OF MAY 2 & 3

2009-05-01T12:14:00.000-07:00

Oliver Neilson is on an important photographic assignment this Saturday, taking pictures of the celebrities who've come to Mallorca for the Pirates Charity Première, and I'm sitting in for him on the programme. Some of those celebrities could be joining us for a chat on the programme.

We'll also be hearing about a special charity golf event happening on May 22 – if you're a golfer, make sure you get the details by tuning to 92.9FM between 10am and 1pm, to find out how you could give a boost to your favourite island charity.

Jan x

SUNDAY, MAY 3

Next weekend sees the start of a host of Europe Day celebrations on our island – the largest of which is a brilliant event happening in Palma Nova on Sunday, May 10.

Find out what's on offer, when Angela Guerrero from the Foreign Residents' Department in Calvià Town Hall joins me on the programme this Sunday.

And golf is on the agenda again: I'll be talking to Peter Ledwidge of the Mallorca Golf Academy about some upcoming courses for young golfers.

As usual, we'll check out the weather, news here and in the UK, what's on for your entertainment, and play you great music too.

Jan x

ROBERTO NEEDS A HOME!

2009-04-26T04:16:00.000-07:00

Could you give a lovely cat a safe and loving home? Roberto - a black and white cat who is muy guapo needs a new home. He was found stray a few weeks ago by the wife of the boss of Manacor vet´s Mon Veterinari, and has been cared for there since then.

Roberto is about 2 years old, gorgeous - well look at the pictures! - and very affectionate. He´s a real cuddle cat . . .

He´s been castrated and checked over by the vets. He does, unfortunately, have feline leukaemia, which means he can´t be rehomed with other cats (the disease can spread between cats but not between cats and dogs - and he gets on OK with dogs). He´s well enough not to need any treatment or medication at the moment, though those might become necessary at some point in the future.

I´d have him myself, but already share my home with a Birman cat, so it´s not possible. Roberto is so sweet-natured and is desperate to find a new home and owner. Could that owner be you?

Please call Mon Veterinari to find out more information on 971 55 42 65

SUNDAY 26 APRIL

2009-04-24T09:38:00.000-07:00

My studio guest this Sunday was born on Mallorca but has certainly seen the world, travelling to places such as the Caribbean and Mexico, in her previous career in tourism. Today Becky Bellafont-Evans is a mum and running her own business, Mallorca Solutions, in Magalluf - helping people who've relocated to this island to deal with the challenges of settling into their new lives here.

Find out too about a star-studded spectacle happening next weekend on Mallorca: the Pirates' Charity Première, in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity, is a night not to be missed . . .

And Ann MacDonald, our voice of the north, has details of two great events happening this weekend in Pollensa.

Join me this Sunday, 10am-1pm on 92.9FM.

Jan x

A MENTOR FOR EVERY CHILD

2009-04-21T09:00:00.000-07:00

What an amazing idea! Neil Crofts, Inma Alcina and Kay Newton (pictured left to right) joined me on Sunday's programme to talk about A Mentor for Every Child. If you missed the show, check out www.amentorforeverychild.com to understand why it has such incredible potential for today's youngsters - all over the world. There are several ways to become involved in this exciting project, as you'll read on the website.

Here on Mallorca, there's an opportunity for young people to have their say in how the project should progress, at a special Mentees' Workshop in May. Details are as follows:

Saturday, May 16 10am-2pm

For kids between 12 and 18

Workshop will be conducted in both Spanish and English

Venue: Onda Vital
Carrer Jeroni Alemany 5
07011 Palma de Mallorca

The workshop will introduce mentoring to teenagers, and the basic concepts suggested so far, so that they can contribute their own ideas on the way forward.

On the day there'll also be a competition to find the best web platform name for the project.

Snacks will be provided but attendees should take a cushion to sit on!

To reserve a place (essential) or find out more, contact info@kaynewtoncoaching.com

SUNDAY 19 APRIL

2009-04-18T00:19:00.000-07:00

If you enjoy local food and wine, tune in to find out all about two important events here on Mallorca: the Mostra de Cuina Mallorquina, and next weekend's wine fair in Pollensa.

My studio guests will be telling us about something very exciting and empowering for young people. Neil Crofts, Kay Newton and Inma Alcina will talk about the project A Mentor for Every Child. It'll be a 'must listen' for anyone with teenage children or grandchildren, or those who think they could become a mentor for a young person.

We'll look at other events happening around Mallorca, check out the day's news here and back in the UK, look out the weather prospects, and play you great music too.

Join me, Jan Edwards, this Sunday from 10am on 92.9FM

EASTER SUNDAY

2009-04-10T09:34:00.000-07:00

Join me, Jan Edwards, this Easter Sunday for another three hours of English-language radio across Mallorca. We'll look at the stories making the news in the UK and here on Mallorca, check out the weather prospects, and play you Mallorca's best music.

And if you're looking for things to do on the island, make sure you're listening between 10am and 1pm . . . an English comedy night, free jazz entertainment, and a special concert in an historic gothic chapel, organised by the
Ciudadanos Europeos de Baleares are all happening in the next week. Get all the details on Sunday!

Catch you then,

Jan x

GET HEALTHY FOR SUMMER

2009-04-10T09:32:00.000-07:00

My guest on last Sunday's show, Barbara Grimwade of Dynamic Healing, is running
the following two full-day workshops this month:

Natural Weight Management with Dieting: 22 April

Nutrition for Vitality: 29 April

Each workshop runs from 9.30am until 5pm and takes place at Barbara's home near Calvià.

For more details of these and other workshops and treatments offered by Barbara, check her website: www.dynamic-healing.com

SUNDAY, 5 APRIL 2009

2009-04-03T12:17:00.000-07:00

My guest on this Sunday's show is a really interesting woman, who left the world of scientific research for a career in complementary medicine. Kinesiology is one of the methods Barbara Grimwade from Calvià uses to help people with a variety of health problems, and we'll be talking about this and other interesting aspects of her work, when Barbara joins me in the studio this Sunday.

Tune in from 10 'til 1 on 92.9FM and if you want to contact me during the show, you can send an SMS to the studio on 667 291 793.

Jan x

SUNDAY 29 MARCH

2009-03-27T12:58:00.001-07:00

My guest this Sunday is a British chef who's really made his mark here on Mallorca: Marc Fosh has worked in Spain for 18 years and spent 14 years at Read's Hotel, where he steered the restaurant to Michelin star status. Earlier this year, he left Read's to start a new venture. We'll chat about his career, his interests, culinary style and more,when Marc joins me in the studio after 11am.

And we'll have our fortnightly update on events in the north of the island, with
Ann MacDonald, editor of Talk of the North.

Join me this Sunday from 10am until 1pm . . . . and don't forget to put your clocks on by one hour before you go to bed on Saturday night!

Jan x

SUNDAY MARCH 22 - MOTHER´S DAY IN THE UK

2009-03-21T02:46:00.000-07:00

In the UK, it's Mother's Day on Sunday and if your mum lives here on Mallorca and you'd like a special Mother's Day mention for her, tune in on Sunday morning between 10 am and 1pm to find out how to get your dedication on air.

My guest on Sunday came to Mallorca six years ago. Lee New is a qualified hypnotherapist, counsellor and psychotherapist, but in the past she´s run a windsurfing school, and once stepped in to help organise holidays for 200 single people. She´s great fun and we´re guaranteed a few chuckles with her after 11am.

Catch you then,

Jan x

GIVE IT MORE WELLIE FOR ELLIE

2009-03-06T04:00:00.000-08:00

If you haven´t yet been to the new premises of the Mallorca Golf Academy
to try their superb new facilities (see earlier entry), there´s still
time to take advantage of their special offer - and help little Ellie.

The last date for the offer has been extended to Tuesday, March 15. What
are you waiting for?

Jan x

FEB 28, MARCH 1, 7 & 8

2009-02-28T10:15:00.000-08:00

Radio One Marratxi's English programmes won't be broadcast for the next two weekends, as the station is providing a full broadcasting service in mallorquín during Marratxi's traditional Fira del Fang (ceramic and pottery fair) – now in its 25th year.

If you've never visited the Fira del Fang, make this the year that you go. There's lots on offer and you'll be able to see potters demonstrating the skills that have made Marratxi the centre of the island's ceramics production.

The Fira del Fang is held at Ses Tres Germanes (Ctra Inca, km 8,5) and runs until Sunday, March 8. Entrance is free and it's open daily from 10am until 8.30pm. For more information call 971 788 100.

We'll be back with English programmes from Saturday, March 14.

¡Hasta pronto!

Jan

GIVE IT SOME WELLIE FOR ELLIE

2009-02-23T05:25:00.000-08:00

On yesterday's show I spoke to Peter Ledwidge of the Mallorca Golf Academy. Recently moved to new premises in Palma Nova, they now offer something unique for the island's golfers: a custom-built laboratory with the latest technology, designed to help players lengthen their drives.

To celebrate Mallorca Golf Academy's move, they're offering a one-hour driver "launch monitor session" for half-price, ie 25 euros, instead of the usual 50 euros, for ONE WEEK from March 1st.

Take advantage of this special offer and you'll be helping a little girl called Ellie, who's almost two and has spent most of the last nine months in hospital, on medication and undergoing transfusions. Doctors have not yet been able to diagnose what's wrong with this beautiful little child, who is certainly a fighter, and there's an active fundraising campaign to enable doctors to do more specialist tests to diagnose and treat her.

At the end of each one-hour session, Mallorca Golf Academy asks you to donate ONE EURO for every extra yard they can add to your drive – and that money goes to Ellie's Fund.

Book your place now by calling 971 681 833 or 669 188 050 – you'll improve your golf driving skills and help little Ellie.

A NEW WAY TO NETWORK

2009-02-22T02:56:00.000-08:00

In business? Our sister station Luna Radio launches The Luna Launch Club this Friday, February 27, giving you the chance to meet others in business on the island. Whether you have your own business, are an entrepreneur or self-employed, you´ll be able to enjoy some meaningful networking time, over tapas, canapes and drinks.

The event takes place at Mood Beach, Portals, between 13.30 and 16.00hr.

Cost is 15 euros, to include food and drink, and places should be reserved
by email to lunalunchtimeshow@gmail.com or call Vicki McLeod on 649 090 886 for more details.

Enjoy!

Jan

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14 - WALK ON!

2009-02-08T09:53:00.000-08:00

On Saturday, February 14, there's a sponsored dog walk taking place in the north of the island - and you're invited to take part. Organised by OLGA - the Old League of Gentlemen of Alcudia - the walk departs at 10.30am the from "Bridge to Nowhere" in Pto Alcudia, along the coastline to Ca'n Picafort, and back (a total distance of 18 kilometres). All money raised is going to Victoria's Animal Refuge, so that they can rebuild their dog homing centre, which was recently devastated by floods.

OLGA has already presented 750 euros to the charity and hopes to raise a lot more through the sponsored walk.

Get your sponsorship form from Bar Oceano (which is offering some fun prizes for the event), from the Refuge charity shop or the Talk of the North office in Pto Pollensa.

If you don't have a dog but would like to take part, there are plenty of dogs available for you to "borrow"!

Read more about this event on www.totnmallorca.blogspot.com.

SATURDAY 7th & SUNDAY 8th FEBRUARY

2009-02-06T08:53:00.000-08:00

I'm sitting in for Oliver Neilson this Saturday (who'll be sitting in for me next Sunday, 15th). We'll look back at some of the week's news and events here on Mallorca and back in the winter wonderland that is Britain. There'll be weather, sport and, of course, loads of great music.

On Sunday, find out all about OLGA . . . no, not a sultry Russian temptress, but an organisation that raises loads of money for really deserving causes! John McGuire, president, and Malcolm Williams of the Old League of Gentlemen of Alcudia will join me in the studio.

And Ann MacDonald, editor of the fortnightly freesheet Talk of The North, brings us up to date with life in the north of the island . . . at the earlier time of 10.15am.

Catch you then,

Jan x

WORLD YOGA DAY - SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8

2009-02-02T10:18:00.000-08:00

Sunday, February 8 is World Yoga Day and all around the globe between 11am and 1pm (local time) yoga sessions will be held to raise funds for a community in Zimbabwe.

Yoga and fitness instructor Sarah Gooderson is leading Mallorca's World Yoga Day session at Viva Sports at Son Caliu (above Mercadona).

There's no fee to take part, but you're invited to make a donation to this year's humanitarian cause.

Simply turn up this Sunday around 10.45am for a 11am start. Wear comfortable clothes and take a blanket to make the most of the relaxation session at the end. And enjoy being part of a global yoga session, knowing that you'll be helping people in Zimbabwe. More information: www.world-yoga-day.net

Sarah is also leading a weekend yoga retreat for the Mallorca Ladies Club in May. There are eight places remaining for the retreat, in the inspirational setting of the monastery at Randa, May 15-17, 2009.

For more information: www.mallorcaladiesclub.com

BLOOMING LOVELY!

2009-02-02T10:16:00.000-08:00

Age Concern's annual Almond Blossom Excursion is on Tuesday, February 10. The excursion includes coach travel and lunch out for 24 euros per person.

For bookings, or information about pick-up points etc, call Jude on 971 262492 after 10am. Book early!

SUNDAY, 1ST FEBRUARY

2009-01-30T08:04:00.000-08:00

Next Sunday (8th)is World Yoga Day and, here on Mallorca, enthusiasts will be helping to raise money for the people of Zimbabwe, by taking part in a special yoga session. Find out more this Sunday, when I'm joined by yoga and fitness instructor Sarah Gooderson, who'll be leading that session.

Jan x

SATURDAY 31ST JANUARY

2009-01-30T08:03:00.000-08:00

Vicki McLeod will be sitting in for Oliver Neilson on Saturday's programme, but
otherwise it'll be business as usual.

Join Vicki from 10am-1pm.

WALK ON . . .

2009-01-30T08:01:00.000-08:00

Want to discover more of Mallorca's beautiful countryside? Get out those walking shoes or boots and join one of the walks organised by Mallorca Hiking Adventures in various places around the island, as talked about by Fiona McLean on last
Sunday's programme. Check out their website www.mallorcahiking.com

SUNDAY 25 JANUARY

2009-01-23T07:49:00.000-08:00

We're approaching one of the most picturesque times of the year on Mallorca, with the almond blossom very soon set to burst into life all over the island. What better time to don those sensible shoes and enjoy a walk in our beautiful countryside?

My guest on Sunday is a very keen walker who wants to get us all out there enjoying the fabulous scenery. Join Fiona McLean, with me,this Sunday,to find out more.

We'll also play Jan's Jumble (have a pen and paper to hand), check out what's happening around the island and play you great music.

Until Sunday, 10am-1pm,

Cheers!

Jan

WIN A COURSE OF HYPNOTHERAPY

2009-01-05T10:07:00.000-08:00

You have just a few days left to enter our competition to win a course
of hypnotherapy, with my guest on yesterday's programme, Alexandra Swindells.

To enter, go to her website www.alexandraswindells.com and visit the section on
Treatments. We want you to tell us how many different conditions she can help
with - count them up and then send us an e-mail to radioonemarratxi@gmail.com

The winning name will be drawn from the hat on January 8.

Good luck!

SUNDAY 4 JANUARY 2009

2009-01-02T11:22:00.000-08:00

Have you ever wondered how hypnotism works? What it feels to be hypnotised? These questions and many others will be answered on Sunday's programme by my studio guest Alexandra Swindells – an Advanced Clinical Hypnotherapist who's practised in Hertfordshire and in Harley Street and, since August 2006, has been helping people here on Mallorca.

We'll also keep you posted on what's happening on the island for your entertainment, check out the day's news here and back in the UK, and the weather prospects too. And there'll be loads of great music to accompany your Sunday morning activities.

Join me this Sunday between 10am and 1pm . . . and A Very Happy New Year to you!

Jan x

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14

2008-12-12T09:44:00.001-08:00

On Sunday's show find out about the work of Age Concern Mallorca at this time of the year, when I chat with Jackie Codd Moore from the charity.

Next year could be an exciting one for youngsters on the island, with the opening of The Pauline Quirke Academy at the end of January. Tune in to 92.9 to find out what it's all about . . .

We'll also keep you up to date with the news, weather, tell you what's happening on the island - and play great music too.

Join me from 10am this Sunday,

Cheers

Jan

POWER PROBLEMS PREVENT BROADCAST

2008-11-30T01:21:00.000-08:00

Technical problems at the Radio One Marratxi studio in Sa Cabaneta have prevented us from broadcasting our programmes in English this Saturday and Sunday - the broadcasting desk is out of action! We apologise for any inconvenience caused and expect normal service to be resumed by next weekend - the first weekend of December.

Cheers and have a good week,

Jan x

SUNDAY 30 NOVEMBER . . . PANTO TIME IS HERE

2008-11-28T08:58:00.000-08:00

The panto season has arrived in Pollensa . . .

Oh no it hasn´t!

Oh yes it has!

This year´s seasonal offering from NOMADS (North of Mallorca Amateur Dramatic Society) is Aladdin - and it´s their biggest production yet.

Director Brandon Clark joins me on the programme on Sunday to tell us all about it.

Cheers,

Jan x

CREATE WEALTH WORKSHOP

2008-11-23T10:28:00.000-08:00

Personal development coach Kay Newton - who joined me on this morning's programme - is teaming up with Sue Worthington (of A V Trinity) to present a workshop on Saturday, November 29 in Bendinat.

The workshop will look at managing money matters (Sue) and the psychology of wealth (Kay), and will run from 10am until 2pm.

Venue is the Real Vellon restaurant in Bendinat (by the supermarket on the Bendinat roundabout), with ample parking.

Cost is 15 euros and places should be reserved by calling Kay on 617 483 462.

Cheers,

Jan

GUEST ON SUNDAY 23 NOVEMBER

2008-11-21T04:30:00.000-08:00

As someone who lives in a finca in the Mallorcan countryside, I always enjoy
meeting other people who've chosen the rural lifestyle here. My guest this Sunday
uses the bounty from her family home's land to create delicious things in
her kitchen . . . and uses her expertise and experience in personal development
to help other people - in particular, parents and those she calls "tomorrow's adults" - to improve their lives.

Personal development coach Kay Newton joins me in the studio for
a chat about her life and work this Sunday on Radio One Marratxi,
92.FM.

Have a great weekend,

Jan x

FANTASTIC FUNDRAISER

2008-11-21T04:28:00.000-08:00

Following ESRA North's Grand Bazaar last Sunday, Gary Hardley has been in touch to let us know that the event raised an amazing 4,000 euros for the Balearic multiple sclerosis association.

Gary is grateful to Radio One Marratxi listeners for attending and wants to thank everyone involved (especially his unsung hero Sam Burfoot), supporters and helpers, and Nickie Lilles, who was in charge of the event's entertainment.

Well done to you all!

Jan x

SUNDAY 16TH NOVEMBER

2008-11-13T04:31:00.001-08:00

Ever wondered how Mallorca's news makes it into the Euro Weekly News? All will be revealed when the paper's Mallorca reporter Doreen Reeves joins me in the studio. Doreen's lived on the island for 43 years, so she'll probably have loads of stories to tell about her life here too.

We'll also capture the atmosphere of ESRA North's Grand Bazaar in Pollensa, when Gary Hardley joins us from the centre of the action in the Santo Domingo cloisters.

There'll also be all the news, weather, sport and events information you need – and great music too.

Catch you Sunday, 10am-1pm.

Cheers, Jan

SATURDAY 15TH NOVEMBER

2008-11-13T04:29:00.000-08:00

This week I'm sitting in for Oliver on the Saturday programme,to bring you news, sport, weather, details about what's happening on the island and, of course, Mallorca's best music.

We'll hear from Captain Eric Bradley, who leads the English branch of The Salvation Army on Mallorca. Find out about his work on the island – and how The Salvation Army can help those in need.

I'll talk to the organiser of an ESRA charity bazaar on Sunday in Pollensa, who'll give us details of what's going to be on offer.

And women in business on the island are invited to a special networking event in Palma . . . we'll bring you the details.

Tune in to 92.9FM this Saturday 10am-1pm with me, Jan.

REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY

2008-11-08T09:55:00.000-08:00

Radio One Marratxi won't be broadcasting its English programme on the morning
of Sunday, November 9, but be sure to tune in to 92.9 FM again next weekend on Saturday and Sunday between 10am and 1pm for news, events, weather, sports and conversation in English . . . as well as Mallorca's best music.

Have a great week 'til then!

Cheers, Jan

ESRA IN THE NORTH INVITES YOU TO GRAND BAZAAR

2008-10-29T10:38:00.000-07:00

If you like to start your Christmas shopping early, ESRA's Grand Bazaar in Pollença is definitely worth a visit. There'll be refreshments, Christmas goodies, live music, arts and crafts, a bouncy castle and a lot more too. The event is a fundraiser for ABDEM – the Balearic multiple sclerosis association.

Date: Sunday, November 16, 2008
Tine: 10 am – 2 pm
Venue: Claustro de Sant Domingo, Pollença

Find out more about ESRA – the English-Speaking Residents' Association –
on www.esramallorca.com

And for an excellent guide to events happening on Mallorca, check the website of our sister station Luna Radio 100.3 www.lunamallorca.com

SUNDAY 26 OCTOBER

2008-10-24T08:59:00.000-07:00

Join me, Jan, this Sunday when my guests will be Jane Hagan - our woman-in-the-know about the south-east of the island, and resident foodie. And Anna Nicholas - who last week ran the TUI Palma Half-Marathon - tells us about her next and rather
challenging big run. Rather her than me!

Find out what´s happening on the island for your entertainment and hear Mallorca´s best music too.

That´s this Sunday, 10am-1pm.

Cheers!

CLASSIC CARS TAKE TO THE STREETS OF PALMA FOR MALLORCA REVIVAL 2008

2008-10-20T07:54:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, October 26, the “Classic Car Club Mallorca” is hosting
“Mallorca Revival 2008”, featuring beautifully restored cars from the 50s, 60s and decades before, driving in file on a 30-kilometre round-trip tour through the city of Palma. The stylish ambience of decades past will also feature in the vintage clothing worn by many of the drivers and their companions.

According to event manager Peter Roach (Jan's guest on the show on Sunday 19), the best time to spot these much-loved vehicles on the move will be from 12.30pm. Paseo Maritimo, Jaume 111, Borne, and Plaza Cort are some of the points along the route where keen photographers and petrolheads are likely to get great views. Give them a wave as they pass by!

For more information about the Classic Car Club Mallorca, visit www.ccc-mallorca.com

SUNDAY 19 OCTOBER

2008-10-18T07:59:00.000-07:00

Classic cars aren't a very common sight on the roads of Mallorca, so petrolheads are in for a treat next Sunday (26), when members of the Classic Car Club Mallorca - and their cars - gather together for a very special event.

Find out all about it on this Sunday's programme, when I chat to Peter Roach, the event manager.

Ann MacDonald, editor of the fortnightly publication Talk of the North, brings us up to date with life in the north of Mallorca.

And you'll hear about some of the great events happening on the island, what's made the news here and in the UK, and some of Mallorca's best music!

Join me this Sunday,

Jan x

NEW OPPORTUNITY FOR WOMEN IN BUSINESS ON MALLORCA

2008-10-13T08:58:00.000-07:00

On Sunday's programme, Juana Pons - the president of the first and oldest (founded in 1971) women's business association in Spain - spoke to Radio One Marratxí about the Associación de Mujeres Empresarias de Baleares (ASEME) – which has just opened its membership to international businesswomen living on the island.

Membership brings many benefits and activities which can help businesswomen to expand their potential, both professionally and personally. The Association, with its long and successful history, enjoys a high level of co-operation from all sectors of local government and has a 'strong voice'.

For more information, visit the new blog specifically designed to inform English-speaking Mallorca-resident business women about ASEME. Updated monthly, it contains all the information you need:

http://thebaleareswomensbusinessassociation.blogspot.com

Diary dates: December 11-13, 2008 at the Recinte at Palma Airport, the trade show 'Women in Management' takes place. Two free stands have been reserved for international members of ASEME.

Saturday Session Update

2008-10-11T04:52:00.000-07:00

Listen to Oliver Neilson every Saturday morning for a round up of the news - both local and international, sports updates and events information. He also rounds up the week's food and wine information from www.skybluemallorca.com

He's live from 10.00 to 13.00h every Saturday on 92.9FM

SUNDAY OCTOBER 12TH

2008-10-11T00:24:00.000-07:00

Join me, Jan Edwards, this Sunday to find out more about what's believed to be Europe's largest charity golf tournament - happening here on Mallorca this coming week. Some 320 golfers will be taking part . . . we meet a member of the team who'll be making sure it runs like clockwork.

And if you're a British woman in business on the island, hear about a new networking opportunity which could expand your business potential.

We'll bring you details of what's happening on the island, and play you Mallorca's best music.

Tune in Sunday, 92.9FM between 10am and 1pm.

GREAT WAYS WITH LLAMPUGA

2008-09-22T07:17:00.000-07:00

On yesterday's show, our resident foodie, Jane Hagan (from Associated Marine Services in Santanyí)came up with two great recipes for this season's tastiest fish: llampuga.

"This is a great dish for this time of year and can be prepped well in advance and cooked
in front of your guests. I learned this from a Cuban girl and I love the simple way that fish can be cooked and yet taste quite sensational! There are a lot of instructions here and it needs to be served immediately after cooking but do it once and you'll see just how easy cooking good-tasting fish can be.

Cuban-style Barbequed Llampuga(You'll need to fillet the fish or ask your fishmonger nicely and they're happy to do it for you)

Ingredients:
Fillets of llampuga
Sweet white onions – finely sliced and separated into rings
English mustard power
Lime juice
Extra virgin olive oil
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Take some large sheets of tin foil, large enough to hold the fish fillet easily and enable you to fold it into an 'envelope' with lots of room for air; in other words you want a loose wrapping so that the fish steams in its own juices. Use a double layer of tin foil so it doesn't break during cooking.

Place some onion slices in the middle of the sheet, covering an area roughly the size of the fish fillet.

Drizzle a good amount of olive oil over the onions and season with a little salt and pepper. Take care not to overdo the salt as it will spoil the lovely fish. Salt can always be added by the person eating it at the end!

Mix the mustard power with lime juice to make a paste that's quite runny, and spread over the fish evenly but not too thickly.

Place the fish on the onions and squeeze a little more lime over it, with another squirt of olive oil. Seal the foil packet really well.

Make sure the BBQ is good and hot (but not blistering) before placing the packages on it and cook for 7 minutes or so. Remember that the onions should be on the fire side, with fish on top. You'll know it's cooked because there'll be a little bubbling sound from the parcels.

Give each person a parcel and let them open it themselves, but don't leave for long as the fish keeps cooking – so it's best to have everybody ready. Believe me, they'll take one sniff of that lovely aroma and be ready with knives and forks primed! Serve with a green salad - and a nice spicy rice dish really complements the fish.

Caribbean Blackened Dolphin Fish

Dolphin fish, or llampuga as we know it here, is to be found year-round in the Caribbean and the locals cook it with spices that blacken and burn a little as they are fried. Surprisingly, the burnt spices give the fish a delicious flavour. You'll need to make up an Adobo if you can't find one in the tores (quite difficult in Mallorca).

Ingredients:

For the adobo, make a mix of the following:

1 tablespn garlic granules or powder
1 tablespn dried oregano
1 tablespn onion power or granules
1 teaspoon turmeric
½ teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
Good pinch salt

Llampuga cut into cutlets of about 20mm thick (without head and tail)
Cornflour mixed with equal quantities of adobo mix.
Sunflower oil for frying

Take the llampuga cutlets and dip them into the cornflour/adobo mixture, giving them a good coating. I simply take the fish out of the bag from the fishmonger and there's enough moisture on the fish to get the dry mix to stick.

In a frying pan put lots of oil – I don't skimp on the oil but it's not a deep fry. Heat up to a fairly high temperature and put in the fish.

Fry on both sides to seal nicely – a minute each side – and then turn down to a medium heat
and cook thoroughly. The adobo spices will turn black but don't worry, it tastes delicious – but if it does get very smoky the heat's probably too high.

Last week I served this with Tumbet and it was a great combination. But it goes well with a nice coleslaw or a mixed salad with papaya or pineapple.

For next time (Sunday show, with Jan Edwards, on October 5), I'm going to give you
two more BBQ recipes to cook before we pack up the BBQs for the season. Luckily we
still have quite a few weekends left to enjoy eating outside – yippee!

Happy eating!"

Posted by Jan Edwards

WIN PETER KERR'S LATEST NOVEL ON SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21st

2008-09-18T03:04:00.000-07:00

This Sunday, as well as talking about events happening in her part of Mallorca, our south-east correspondent Jane Hagan shares a recipe and some tips for cooking llampuga – the fish now on the ice-strewn counters of fish markets all around the island. It's delicious and a real seasonal treat!

The Thomas Cook Group is working alongside the UK's Royal Variety Club to raise ₤2m for the redevelopment of a critical care centre at King's College Hospital in London. Fundraising on Mallorca continues with a special event called Sunday Scream, on September 28th. Thomas Cook resort staff Helen Farr and Chris Greenfield from the north of the island drop in to tell us more . . .

. . . and you could win one of three signed copies of award-winning author Peter Kerr's latest novel The Gannet Has Landed (published by Accent Press)and set on the beautiful island of Mallorca.

Join me, Jan Edwards, on Sunday from 10am-1pm.

GUESTS LINED UP FOR SUNDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

2008-09-12T07:53:00.001-07:00

A fashion show at a cool hotel, and a get-away-from-it-all yoga retreat, are just two events coming up for members of the Mallorca Ladies Club. Sandra from the Club has details of these and other events for women on the island who want to boost their social lives and make new friends.

Ann MacDonald, editor of Talk of the North – the fortnightly publication for the north of Mallorca – tells us what's happening in her part of the island.

And if you've never been to the Nit de l'Art in Palma find out what it's all about and what's happening this year (Thursday, September 18), when Eva Shakouri from Palma's Caja Blanca gallery joins us.

Join me Sunday from 10am.

Have a great weekend! Jan

2008-09-10T01:47:00.000-07:00

TASTY WAYS WITH AUBERGINES

2008-09-08T09:22:00.000-07:00

Give me an aubergine and I'll probably either BBQ it or make the Mallorcan vegetable dish tumbet (which is delicious), but Jane Hagan had some more creative ideas when she joined us on the programme on Sunday, September 7.

“These are my favourite vegetable! I could eat them just about every day,” says Jane.

Arabic Stuffed Aubergines

(“I learned this from the cooks on an Arab-owned boat and it's divine!)

Ingredients:

6 aubergines
Virgin olive oil
3 cloves of chopped garlic
¼ teaspoon of ground cumin
500 grams of lamb mince
2 small or 1 large can of sweetcorn
2 large cans of tomatoes, blended with electric blender
1 cup tahina
1 cup plain yogurt
1 chicken stock cube
3 tomatoes sliced

Cut the tops off good firm aubergines. With a peeler, peel off half the skin in a striped pattern.

Halve aubergines and fry in plenty of olive oil. Cook at a medium heat until they are softening but not cooked through. Place in an ovenproof dish skin side down and set aside.

Drain excess oil from pan and add the garlic and fry until softened. Add good pinch of ground cumin and then add minced lamb. Cook through and add the sweetcorn.

Spoon mince onto the aubergines, keeping mince on the aubergines and press it on a little to form
individual units.

In the same pan in which you cooked the mince, put the canned tomato purée and stock cube and bring to the boil, then reduce by about 25 per cent until it thickens. Then add the tahini and yogurt and pour into the dish with the aubergine mince. Try not to pour it over the aubergines but rather around them, so they are “floating” in the sauce. *

Cover the mince with the sliced tomatoes and put into the oven. Cook at 180 degrees for about 20 mins until the aubergines are cooked through. Make sure there are no hard parts in the aubergines as al dente aubergine is not nice!

* This is great for dinner parties as it can all be made even a day before and popped into the oven to finish cooking, or even re-heated just before serving. Do take care not to overcook though as the aubergines seem to shrink and disappear somehow!

Roast aubergine hummusIngredients:

2 aubergines – cut into large chunks
4 cloves of garlic in their skins
2 tomatoes – cut in half
Good splash of olive oil +
½ cup of extra virgin olive oil
1 jar chick peas
½ cup tahini
Juice of a lemon
Salt and pepper
Pinch of cumin
Fresh coriander – a good handful

In an oven roast the vegetables with a good splash of olive oil until nicely cooked through. Allow to cool a little.

In a blender or in a bowl and using a hand blender, add all the ingredients and blend thoroughly. If too thick to blend properly then add a little bottled water. At this point check for flavour as this is not an exact recipe. I always end up adding bits of this and that! I can get carried away with the oil as I love good oil in this, but add according to your taste.

We spread hummus on crusty bread and make salad rolls – brilliant with loads of rocket leaves and roast veggies from last night's dinner!

Recipes courtesy of Jane Hagan of Santanyí

Jan Edwards

ANYONE FOR AUBERGINES?

2008-09-06T08:02:00.001-07:00

I'm probably not as adventurous with aubergines as I could be, but that might change after my programme on Sunday, September 7, because Jane Hagan – our foodie and south-west correspondent – will be sharing some of her recipes for her favourite vegetable with us.

Join us from 10am and you could be serving up something different for Sunday lunch!
And if you missed hearing her delicious fig recipes (or couldn't write them down quickly enough!), here they are:

The Most Excellent Fig Salad
Ingredients:
Black figs, halved
Extra virgin olive oil
Garlic, roughly chopped
Zest of an orange, or grated peel
Oregano, fresh or dried
Pine nuts (piñones)
Flake chillies
Balsamic vinegar
Rocket leaves (arugula)
Parmesan cheese, shaved
Black pepper, freshly milled.

Dress rocket leaves in a shallow bowl with a little extra virgin olive oil and a splash of Balsamic.
In a large open pan or wok, sautée the garlic in good hot oil until it colours a little and then add the figs, oregano, chilli flakes, pine nuts and orange zest. Allow the figs to cook a little and soften, moving them a bit but not too much or they can lose their shape.*

At this point, make sure the pan is good and hot and add a little more olive oil and a generous amount of Balsamic vingegar (keep face away from the pan, as the vinegar fumes are most invasive!)

Once the vinegar has lost that sharp smell, turn fig mixture onto the bed of rocket and serve with a topping of shaved Parmesan. Enjoy with crusty bread as a delicious starter or accompanying BBQ'd lamb.

* Note: All this can be done in advance and left at this point to be finished off quickly for a dinner party.

Figs in Syrup
Ingredients:
¾ kilo of fresh whole white figs
1 kilo white sugar
pinch of cinnamon

Place all the ingredients in a large stainless steel pot. Add a couple of tablespoons of water and bring ingredients to the boil. Keep in boiling (to form a syrup) for 25 mins, being careful not to let the sugar burn.

Leave to cool overnight in the pot. Next day, bring to boil again for a further 25 mins.

Bottle in sterilised jars and eat within 3 months. Delicious with the wonder Bellver Hazelnut or Almond ice cream!

Note: To sterilise jars, I wash them in hot soapy water (do not dry with tea towels) and put into a cold oven. Heat it up to 100 degrees and when the jars are cool enough to handle, fill and seal as soon as possible.

Fig Relish (works best with black figs, but white ones can be used as well)

Ingredients:
Fresh figs, quartered
Red onion, chopped
Garlic, roughly chopped
Chilli powder – to taste
Soy sauce – a dash
Balsamic vinegar
Port – in equal measure with Balsamic vinegar
Black pepper, freshly milled

Place all ingredients into stainless steel saucepan or pot and bring to boil. Let mixture
bubble fairly vigorously to reduce the liquid to a thick consistency (this can take up to about half an hour). When it reaches that point as it can burn very quickly and spoil the flavour, so this isn't something to leave on the stove and ignore!

You can enjoy this immediately but I find the flavour improves if left a couple of days in a glass jar in the fridge. Eat within a month or freeze. The relish is delicious eaten with cold cuts and cheeses.

Figs baked with soft goat's cheese

Ingredients:
Black figs halved (white figs would probably work as well)Soft goat's cheese (found in supermarkets in small pyramid-shaped plastic containers)
Extra virgin oil

In a caserola or ovenproof ceramic bowl with lid, place the figs in first and plonk the goat's cheese on top. It doesn't have to be neat – this is easy food! Drizzle a generous amount of olive oil over the top and put lid on. Place in a good hot oven (190 degrees) for about 20 minutes.

Serve with good bread and jamon serrano.

Recipes courtesy of Jane Hagan of Santanyí

Jan Edwards

ACTION WOMAN ON SUNDAY'S SHOW (24 August)

2008-08-21T08:55:00.000-07:00

My guest on Sunday morning is something of an Action Woman. She's
walked over hot coals (literally, and several times), snow-biked in grizzly bear country, scuba dived among giant turtles in the Caribbean, and is a successful businesswoman on the island. And she takes action to help feed some of the world's undernourished children. Debbie Cameron joins
me this Sunday to talk about Nourish the Children.

Also on the show is Jane Hagan (Associated Marine Services, Santanyí), who'll be telling us about events happening in the south-east of Mallorca. And if you have a fig tree in your garden, Jane has some suggestions for using this summer's figtastic crop!

Jan

PAUL ABREY, HM CONSUL FOR MALLORCA ON SUNDAY SHOW AUGUST 10

2008-08-08T05:37:00.001-07:00

One of the things I particularly enjoy about working at Radio One Marratxí is chatting to my guests - some of the many fascinating people who live and work on Mallorca.

Join me this Sunday for a glimpse into the life and work of Paul Abrey, HM Consul for the island.

The British Consulate offers a host of services to help British residents and holidaymakers. Find out more these and about Her Majesty's representative at the helm on Sunday, August 10, between 10am and 1pm.

Cheers! Jan

ALLEN GRAHAM CHARITY 4 KIDZ NEEDS SHOP STOCK

2008-08-08T05:36:00.000-07:00

Another Sunday morning show appeal was broadcast by Joy, who - with the help of a hard-working team of volunteers - runs the recently-opened Allen Graham Charity 4 Kidz shop in Puerto Pollensa (C/Medico Llopis, 12).

The shop's doing very well, converting people's unwanted items into cash for this much-loved and respected children's charity on the island. In fact, it's doing so well, they need more stock! Donations of clothes, books, CDs, DVDs etc – the usual type of items welcomed by charity shops – can be dropped off weekdays at the shop between 10am and 4pm.

By the way, the Allen Graham Charity 4 Kidz has been given official status as the Allen Graham Foundation. Their new website will soon be available.

Cheers! Jan, Sundays 10am-1pm

ANNA'S APPEAL FOR CHILDREN'S CLOTHES

2008-08-08T05:35:00.001-07:00

If you missed last Sunday's show (August 3), you won't have heard local author and Majorca Daily Bulletin columnist Anna Nicholas talking about her upcoming scientific expedition to Borneo. Anna also mentioned the marathon she'll be running in Athens in November to raise money for the Scientific Exploration Society and also an orphanage she supports in Sri Lanka.

Anna broadcast an appeal for any children's clothes you might have that are no longer needed - obviously in good condition - as she'll be able to take some items out to Sri Lanka during her planned visit in December. Most of the orphans are girls and all ages from babies upwards.
If you wish to donate any items please contact Anna via the Majorca Daily Bulletin.

I'm full of admiration for Anna, who seems to achieve so much (it's all down to hard work and discipline, she told me). She recently joined Vicki and Oliver on their Saturday show to talk about, and read from, her new book – Cat on a Hot Tiled Roof (Summersdale) – published this week. We wish her well with her current round of book signings!

Cheers! Jan Edwards, Sundays 10am-1pm
http://www.anna-nicholas.com/
http://www.ses-explore.org/

Welcome to our world

2008-08-04T12:45:00.000-07:00

We broadcast every weekend on Saturdays and Sundays between 10 and 13.00.

Listen to us on 92.9FM (hopefully you will also be able to listen on line soon).

Contact us at radioonemarratxi@gmail.com with your requests, comments and events news.

We're happy to hear from you!

Jan Edwards
Oliver Neilson
Vicki McLeod