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Food drive for York Foodbank

30th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

Support the York Food Bank at Tesco Askham Bar this weekend and whilst you are there buy a toy for our Toy Appeal!

Tom and Ellen were our House Band this week and you can watch their performance on our Facebook page.

Ben is heading to Switzerland this weekend and listen through the weekend to win a break for 2.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its musical movies week.
Today’s line was from “Hakuna matata” from The Lion King.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning with York Xmas Trees.
Today it was Cat’s Christmas Keys and June won a wreath from York Xmas Trees.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for the family at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Jill couldn’t name 5 Lion King characters.

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Posted by Ben Fry at 11:14am

Jiggly and Wriggly

29th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

Strictly St Leonard’s is back in March 2019 and they need more couple to take part, if you watch Strictly and would love to learn to dance this is your chance. Call them on 01904 777777 to sign up.

Make sure you support small business’ in North Yorkshire on Saturday for Small Business Saturday, will you shop local this weekend?

Jiggly and Wriggly are the funniest words in the English language according to scientists, say them out loud and I guarantee they will make you smile…

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its musical movies week.
Today’s line was from Frozen.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning with York Xmas Trees.
Today it was Ben’s Big Jumble and Steff in Tollerton won a tree.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for the family at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Graham couldn’t name 5 Christmas song titles.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:03am

#Whamageddon

28th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

We’ll spend £1.4bn on unwanted presents that will never get opened…STOP BUYING ME GADGETS!

Will you be playing #Whamageddon this December? Find the rules at whamageddon.com and see if you can avoid Last Christmas until Christmas Eve.

Christmas is cancelled as Home Alone and Muppets Christmas Carol are not scheduled to be on the tele this Christmas.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning with York Xmas Trees.
Today it was Bandety Blank and Gemma won a decoration bundle.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for the family at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Pete named 5 celebs who are in the jungle.

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Posted by Ben Fry at 10:10am

Giving Tuesday

27th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

The hunt is still on for Sleeps Till Santa singers, sign up now at minsterfm.com/santa.

Its Giving Tuesday after the madness of Black Friday and Cyber Monday, why don’t you give a toy today for the Toy Appeal.

Ben’s got a dog and his little boy has named it Kylo after Kylo Ren from Star Wars and the dog lives at Grandma’s house, best way to have a pet!

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its musical movies week.
Today’s line was from Grease.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning with York Xmas Trees.
Today it was Cats Keys and Bianca won a wreath for her front door.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for the family at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Eddie couldn’t name 5 Yorkshire football grounds.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:21am

Sleeps Till Santa singers needed

26th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

We are looking for singers for Sleeps Till Santa, sign up at minsterfm.com/santa.

Mums get the worst presents so don’t let your Mum down this crimbo…what’s the worst present you have bought your mum? My mum once bought Jess de-icer and a scrapper and their relationship has never thawed since.

You can now get a Danny Dyer Christmas jumper and you can see a pic on our Facebook page.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning with York Xmas Trees.
Today it was 3 sec theme tune and James, Hattie and Vinnie were our winners.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for the family at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Jo couldn’t name 5 Hugh Grant films.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 9:46am

Santa loves Mince Pie Non Stop

22nd November 2018

Things we talked about today…

Anne from Snappy was on air reminding us why it’s important to give a gift for the Toy Appeal.

Santa was in the studio and admitted he loves listening to Mince Pie Non Stop in the sleigh.

A new optical illusion things has come out and see if the hexagons move for you on our Facebook page?

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its reality TV week.
Today’s line was “You’re fired” from The Apprentice.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning tickets to York Dungeon.
Today it was Channel Hopping and Alan won the York Dungeon tickets.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for the family at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Helen, Adam and Alex named 5 bridges in York.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:32am

Christmas card mystery solved

21st November 2018

Things we talked about today…

See a giant turkey bouncing on a trampoline on our Facebook page and sign up for The Big Christmas Jumper at Energi with St Leonard’s Hospice.

It’s make a False Confession Day…why not confess to something you haven’t done and cause chaos at work today?

Turns out that Nicholas’ terrible Christmas card was a king on a camel going to see baby Jesus…I’m as shocked as you are!

Chances to win on air with Ben…

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning tickets to York Dungeon.
Today it was Bandety Blank and Dave Kirk won the tickets.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for the family at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Benjamin couldn’t name 5 cinemas in North Yorkshire.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 9:19am

Decs Day is on the way

20th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

The McDonald’s Xmas ad is out and is cuter than John Lewis as it involves hungry reindeer!

Ben has announced that Decs Day is on Saturday and encouraging everyone to trim up.

Ben’s little boy drew a Xmas card at school and Ben has had to buy 50 of them but no one knows what the picture is supposed to be? See it on our FB page.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its reality TV week.
Today’s line was “Seven” from Strictly Come Dancing.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning tickets to York Dungeon.
Today it was Cats Keys and Vicky won the family ticket.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for the family at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Barrie named 5 countries beginning with S.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 11:00am

Unfaithful Friday

16th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

Ben and Harry and running through York from 11.30am dressed as Santa to promote St Leonard’s Hospice Santa Dash and they will be chasing a turkey.

York lights were amazing last night and Ben even sang his new Christmas song to the crowd to a mixed response.

Today is Unfaithful Friday with 30% more affairs started on November 16th, where is your othwer half tonight…working late???!!!

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its magic week.
Today’s line was “Practically perfect in every way” from Mary Poppins.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning tickets to the Betway UK Snooker Championship at York Barbican.
Today it was Channel Hopping and snooker fanatic Tapper won the tickets.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for the family at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Natasha named 5 of Santa’s reindeer to win.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:21am

Ben's Santa song

15th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

Ben has written a Christmas song that sounds remarkably similar to Baby Shark and plans to perform it at the York light switch on tonight!

40 days till Christmas and we are supposed to be getting snow next week.

The new John Lewis ad was released and Ben thought it was rubbish whilst Cat loved it…what do you think of little Elton?

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its magic week.
Today’s line was “Don’t call me a peck” from Willow.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning tickets to the Betway UK Snooker Championship at York Barbican.
Today it was Santa Sing Along and Fiona won the snooker tickets from Betway.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for the family at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Sue named 5 Elton songs to win
Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 9:19am

To be or not to be...

14th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

Ben spoke to James Cundall about Shakespeare’s Rose Theatre coming back in 2019 as tickets go on sale today.

We heard from Claire from Steps after her performance at the Listener Choice Awards, see all the winners videos on minsterfm.com.

It’s our first light switch on today at 1pm as Ben is making The Grand Hotel turn off their Christmas tree lights so he can switch them back on.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its magic week.
Today’s line was Doctor Strange. Proving a struggle to do a week of magical films.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning tickets to the Betway UK Snooker Championship at York Barbican.
Today it was Sounds Tricky our sound effects quiz and Catherine Holland won the tickets.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for 5 at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today James couldn’t name 5 Dwayne Johnson films.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 9:17am

Listener Choice Awards tonight

13th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

Ben bought cheap prosecco for Claire Richards rider and is now worried she will be upset! Big night tonight at the Barbican for the Listener Choice Awards.

Bens little boy has started winking but does it for too long and walked in to a lamp post and gave himself a Harry Potter scar which looks cool!

Tesco is advertising for a Christmas light untangler if you our look for a festive job?

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its magic week.
Today’s line was Hermione from Harry Potter and Mike Burns won the tickets.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning tickets to the Betway UK Snooker Championship at York Barbican.
Today it was the 3 second theme tune and Paul Cuthbertson won the prize.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for 5 at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Steff and Bev couldn’t name 5 movies featuring Santa and scored 4.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:02am

Spice Girls tickets!

9th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

Sam Charlton won the auction to meet Claire Richards as the Listener Choice Awards on Tuesday as we raised money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Ben was giddy as Spice Girls tickets go on sale tomorrow at 10.30am.

Our House Band was Lyon Estates and Ben loved them as they have a Back To The Future inspired name, see their performance on our Facebook page.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its funny TV week.
Today’s line was “Whoah, whoah, whoah, sweet child of mine” from Phoenix Nights.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning 4 tickets to a Principal York social event in 2019 with their Abba night coming up on January 19th.
Today it was the 3 second theme tune and Paul Cuthbertson won the prize.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for 5 at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Graham couldn’t name 5 stations on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway line.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:08am

Meet and greet with Claire Richards

8th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

Bid for a meet and greet with Claire Richards on our Facebook page before 9am Friday as we raise money for the Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Julian Norton The Yorkshire Vet was on air and confirmed they are doing a Christmas special which Ben’s wife will be thrilled about as Julian is her TV crush!

Ben played the first Christmas song of 2018 on Minster FM as there is only 7 sleeps to go until Mince Pie Non Stop starts on DAB with York BID.

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its funny TV week.
Today’s line was “Bonjour” from Only Fools & Horses.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning 4 tickets to a Principal York social event in 2019 with their Abba night coming up on January 19th.
Today it was the Singalong Song and Martin Bennett won the night out.
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for 5 at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Forrest named 5 Queen songs to win for the first time.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:53am

Temperature Tantrums

5th November 2018

Things we talked about today…

50% of parents are gutted if their child doesn’t get a big part in the Christmas play at school...were you shepherd number 7 in the school nativity?

Ordnance Survey have pinpointed the exact centre of Yorkshire and it’s near Hessay on the A59.

Biggest office rows are over the temperature in your workplace…do you have a Temperature Tantrum at work?

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its funny TV week.
Today’s line was “I’m free” from Are You Being Served?

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning 4 tickets to a Principal York social event in 2019 with their Abba night coming up on January 19th.
Today it was Channel Hopping and Steff Brown identified the two TV themes to win.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for 5 at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Gwen in Selby couldn’t name 5 Hugh Jackman films.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 10:34am

House Band action from Tadcaster

2nd November 2018

Things we talked about today…

Christmas starts tonight with festive ads launched for Curry’s and Argos during Corrie this evening.

Ben’s House Band was Ashley Drake from Tadcaster performing his new single, see his performance on our Facebook page.

Do you right names on gift bag labels, it was the big debate on air this morning! Ben thinks you right the name on if you don’t really like the person and don’t want them to reuse the bag!

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Scary week.
Today’s line was “He’s alive” from Frankenstein and Nick Rudd won the tickets.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a family ticket to York Maze Halloween by day on the Game Wheel.
Today it was Bandety Blank and Andy won the tickets.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for 5 at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Julia couldn’t name 5 of the World’s top 10 most visited cities.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 12:01pm

Time to talk Christmas

1st November 2018

Things we talked about today…

Its November 1st so Ben thinks we can now start talking Crimbo without upsetting the Scrooge brigade!

Ben’s little boy has stuck on a blu-tac moustache to try and join in with Movember, the picture is on our FB page.

Health and safety execs are planning to make golfers wear helmets to avoid stray tee shots! Designing golf helmets sound like an Apprentice task gone wrong…

Chances to win on air with Ben…

SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Win a pair of cinema tickets to Everyman York tickets if you can work out the movie or TV show that is acted out by Ben…Its Scary week.
Today’s line was “I wanna play a game” from Saw.

GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a family ticket to York Maze Halloween by day on the Game Wheel.
Today it was Cats Keys and Colin in Barlby won the prize.

PANIC (8:15)
You can win £25 and skating for 5 at Yorkshire’s Winter Wonderland if you can hold your nerve.
Today Rachel named 5 Hunger Games characters to win cash and skating.

Ben on air weekdays from 6am.

Posted by Ben Fry at 9:39am

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