Walk for Autism

IFM morning show presenter Danny Thompson is walking 10,000 steps a day for Autism Initiatives. Walk for Autism is a fundraising challenge run by Autism Initiatives Group. Autism Initiatives Group is working towards a world where every autistic person has the support they need to thrive, every opportunity to fulfil their potential and a supportive, inclusive community to live in. Danny will be walking 10,000 plus steps a day from 26th March to 2nd April to raise money for this fantastic charity and says “Please sponsor me to help me…

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Rough Take

In this curious place called Northampton live three blokes who agreed with Duke Ellington  that “There are simply two kinds of music, good music and the other kind”. Every Wednesday night  on Inspiration FM they put out a show appropriately called  Rough Take, given their enthusiastic but not very smooth playing of new and old  blues, indie, world music,  jazz, dance etc. Simon Kennedy is the master of ceremonies, a DJ who  it is said (possibly by Simon)  has great musical taste, knowledge and sharp clothes, only let down by…

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Soulful Vibes

 A Soulful blend of R&B, Hip Hop, and Soul with a splash of Soulful House Old & New… Wil Johnson is a professional Actor/DJ and has been in the acting profession for 40 years. Wil started DJing with his brother from the age of 12 at local parties and raves. Wil has Dj’d with the legendary DJ EZ, Justin Wilkes (Kiss FM) and The Mastermind Roadshow Stage at The Notting Hill Carnival for the last 15 years. Wil has also been a Radio Presenter on Guess Radio, Swagger Radio and…

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Podcast on Drugs/Anti-social Behavior/Knife Crime/Stop & Search – Week 2

In June 2024 young people from Inspiration FM and Northants Police created podcasts on various topics – Drugs, Anti-social Behavior, Knife Crime, Stop & Search. Northants Police had the opportunity to engage with young people to generate a better understanding of them.Inspiration FM‘s young people asked questions in a safe setting and challenged officers without fear of repercussions.Five podcasts were generated.  Ash Tuckley, Assistant Chief Constable from Northants Police guests on this podcast 

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Podcast on Drugs/Anti-social Behavior/Knife Crime/Stop & Search – Week 1 2/3/25

In June 2024 young people from Inspiration FM and Northants Police created podcasts on various topics – Drugs, Anti-social Behavior, Knife Crime, Stop & Search. Northants Police had the opportunity to engage with young people to generate a better understanding of them.Inspiration FM‘s young people asked questions in a safe setting and challenged officers without fear of repercussions.Five podcasts were generated. Ash Tuckley, Assistant Chief Constable from Northants Police guests on this podcast  Next week’s podcast will be on ‘Drugs’ with Inspiration, Free 2 Talk and Northants Police 

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Inspiration FM Crowdfunder Appeal

Inspiration FM Radio has been broadcasting consistently for 29 years, providing a solid platform for under represented and disadvantaged communities within Northamptonshire. The timeless station has also been a premier teaching ground for many beginner students, advancing them nationally and internationally into diverse careers within the media sector. Inspiration FM Radio endeavours to progress training in the vast amount of new technology and media that has developed since its launch in 1996! To coincide with new training in alignment with modern day advancements, Inspiration FM Radio would hugely benefit from…

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Northampton’s Diwali Festival of Lights

Northampton’s Diwali Festival of Lights took place in the town centre consisting of stalls and entertainment.  This annual community festival, organised by Northampton Indian Hindu Welfare Organisation and supported by Northampton Town Council, Northampton Town Centre BID and West Northamptonshire Council, is now in its 24th year. Local school children and community groups joined large-scale puppets including Harminder the elephant and Shanti the giant bird, to form the twinkling parade of Hindu Deities, operated by outdoor arts specialists Route Canal Arts and Rost Productions Ltd. Inspiration FM young reporters went…

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