Category: Events

This section contains articles and photos concerning the events which Inspiration FM has organised, taken part in or attended.

REDUCED BROADCASTING SCHEDULE

Mark Ski

Due to the Government’s “staying at home and away from others guidelines”, Inspiration FM will be  broadcasting a reduced schedule during the coronavirus pandemic .  As a community radio station, we think is very important to keep serving our communities as best we can in these strange times. Those presenters & media journalists who have health conditions or at greater risk we have asked to self isolate. All our presenters and journalist volunteers have been given the option of not coming in. All our volunteers who choose to come in are reminded to ensure that the…

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Let’s Tackle Knives Discussion

Damini Parekh

Earlier this month, the production team here at Inspiration FM had the opportunity to go on down to the Let’s Tackle Knives, round table discussion Event at the Christ United Pentecostal Ministries. The community came together to discuss some of the issues which they are currently facing in order to tackle them and try to resolve some of the big issues. A few people who were part of the Panel were Councillor Anna King, Sgt Beth Curlett and Sally Keeble alongside many more. The community were able to really communicate…

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8 Ball Pool Tournament

Damini Parekh

8Last Saturday Inspiration FM had the pleasure to host an 8 Ball Pool Tournament at the Northampton Sports Bar.  The team set up and were rearing to go with the tournament. There were multiple tables whereby players began competing against each other in order to win the Inspiration FM award. We had multiple DJ’s (from DJ Mark Manning, Scratchy D, DJ Balpreet and DJ Oscar) there providing all the hits throughout the Tournament. It was great to have many of the younger volunteers take charge of the event. They divided…

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Weston Favell Parade

Damini Parekh

Christmas has finally arrived at the Weston Favell Shopping centre and our team were there to witness it all! Last Saturday Weston Favell opened their gates to the beautiful Enchanted forest. On Saturday the Centre hosted a huge parade around the centre which was full of all types of fun and entertainment. The Parade started outside of Dorothy Perkins and wrapped around the centre heading as far as Costa and back. This event was a family-friendly fun day out as there was plenty of entertainment for everyone to get involved…

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Northampton Diwali Show 2018

Damini Parekh

The ‘Holiday’ season is in full swing now, with all the trick or treaters out of the way Northampton celebrated their 18th year of the Northampton Diwali show in the Market square last Saturday. Organisers and stalls holders were up at the crack of dawn setting up for the fun-filled day and the Inspiration FM Team were able to capture it all. The Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation not only organised a wonderful show, which showcased a range of different talents from traditional Dhol Performances to Irish Dancing but they also had…

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Volunteer Awards Ceremony – ‘Row Your Boat’ project funded by Northampton Community Foundation

Mark Ski

Community Media Volunteer programme took place over a  4 week period working with existing and new volunteers.  Over the years, people wishing to volunteer with IFM, found that whilst we could utilise their skills, they needed specialist type of Induction and Community Journalism Training.  Final Awards Presentation day took place where volunteers received certificates presented by Ted Sullivan, Lecturer    

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