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fUSe fm Summer 2012 Update Even after 11 broadcasts from Ballymoney, fUSe fm continues to go from strength to strength in Ballymoney and beyond with the use of our website and social media. Who would have thought that back in 2007 when this all began and fUSe fm Ballymoney was using heaps of CD and broadcast from anywhere that had space that now in 2012, we have a modern studio built for the purpose plus all our music in digital format and only a click away. We have a small but dedicated team of about 25 presenters who all give their time free for each 28 day broadcast as well as the weeks leading up to and after our broadcasts. 2012 also marks a major step in fUSe fm Ballymoney as for the 1st time we have submitted an application to OFCOM for a full time license which if granted would give us 5 years full time license. The process was long and hard and the waiting time for the decision will also be just as long and hard and could be as late as end of 2012 or early 2012 before we hear back from OFCOM. To catch the final week of fUSe fm tune into 106.2fm or via www.fusefmballymoney.com Text your requests to 07936007888 or e-mail fusefm@hotmail.co.uk We also had two young students from local school Our Lady of Lourdes who are interested in media. They came into the studio along with Boss & Pan and done a bit of presenting and learned how the studio at fUSe fm works. we plan to bring these two fellas back in after the current run of fUSe to sit on with a few of our presenters and do a mock radio show and give them a taster of radio. We may even see both lads back presenting on the Christmas broadcast.

Hamely Tounge

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New Lick of Paint A recent decision was made to give the centre a lick o paint to brighten up the place as it hadnt been done since we opened in 2009. I am sure youll agree it looks like we have just opened. Remember we can help with all your Ulster Scots needs from language to pointing you in the right direction for funding and organizing your events just pop in or e-mail Ullans@live.co.uk. Summer Schemes 2012 Summer Scheme season is now running and the Ullans Centre will be taking part in various schemes as well as Ulster Scots Agency run schemes. Some of the activities include Ulster Scots reading, language presentation and games. For more information on Ulster Scots summer schemes in your area contact the Ulster Scots Agency on 028 90231113 or via info@ulsterscotsaency.org.uk

New Tern TV Program for RTE 27th June Recently a TV production crew made a visit to The Ullans Centre to record material for a new Programme being made by TERN TV for RTE. Irish comedian Kevin McActeer interviewed Anne Morrison Smyth and Gary Blair on the Ulster Scots language and its use throughout Ulster. Following this Kevin was interviewed on fUSe fm and attended an Ulster Scots language class held in local school Ballymoney High. The Programme is due to be shown early 2012 on RTE television.

Ullans Recipes Ulster-Irish Stew

Layer the meat, potatoes and onion in a casserole dish, seasoning each layer well with salt and pepper. Finish with a layer of potatoes. Fill to about two-thirds full with water, add the thyme and cover with a lid. Bring to the boil and simmer for 12 hours until the lamb is really tender. Serve hot. ingredients 900g/2lb neck of lamb, cubed 900g/2lb potatoes, sliced 450g/1lb onions, thickly sliced 1 sprig of fresh thyme salt and freshly ground black pepper

Tern TV setting up in fUSe Studio

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fUSe fm Celebrated the 50s 3rd July Some of the Ullans Centre/fUSe fm staff got on their 50s gear and hit Ballymoney Town Centre to celebrate the Queens 50 years on the throne and the 51 years since the queen visited Ballymoney. fUSe fm played classic music from the 50s on stage and entertained the crowd that stopped to listen. The day was attended by a few of the regular fUSe fm listeners and the two cafes both were full. This followed the Mayors show held on the Saturday previous (30th June) which had a 50s and Diamond Jubilee Theme.
Upcoming Events Dunaghy Flute Band Parade th 18 July 2012 @ 8pm Ballymoney Dervock Festival of Running st 21 July 2012 @ 11am Dervock Village.

American Visitors 6th July The Young Ambassador Programme is a project that is organized through the friends of Saint Patrick organization and the Saint Patrick Centre in Downpatrick. It is organized to promote a greater understanding of the shared culture and heritage between Northern Ireland and North America. Six Young Ambassadors came for 15 days and two which, Caitlin and Sarah, had a strong interest in Ulster Scots came up to the Ullans Centre along with Ulster Scots agency Development Officer Maynard Hanna to visit the Centre and have a chat with Anne and Gary. The two also did a little interview with Anne and Gary for fUSe fm and UllansCast. To listen to this podcast go to www.facebook.com/ullanscentre and click on the podcast page.

Classes & Tuition Piping and Drumming, Monday nights @ 7pm, Ullans Centre Scottish Country Dance, Wednesday nights, Evergreen Centre. Fiddle and Tin Whistle tuition starting Tuesday evenings.

These classes are currently on Summer Break but will begin again in September. For more details contact The Ullans Centre.

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For further information on anything you have read in this edition of the Ullans Alive or any other Ulster Scots enquiries, please contact the staff of The Ullans Centre using the contact details below. Please feel free to forward on this newsletter.

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