New broadcasting schedule for Radio Marratxi

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

EUROPE DAY CELEBRATIONS ON MALLORCA

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

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

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!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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