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Singing Stan!
31st March 2020
Things we talked about today…
Dr Mike Holmes was back on the show this morning answering your questions about Covid-19 and giving out wise advice. You can Listen Again on the app from 8:35am.
Ben and Laura will be on the Total Sports Facebook page this evening reading a bedtime story to all the kids staying at home! Make sure you check out their page tonight – Ben makes some fantastic animal noises.
This morning we spoke to Nigel Adams, Selby and Ainsty MP. Nigel has recently recovered from having Coronavirus and told us what it was like. You can Listen Again on the app to his interview from 8:05am.
We are continuing our pledge to ‘Make York Smile’ – all you need to do is get a video of yourselves singing and dancing to Shotgun by George Ezra and send it in to the Make York Smile Facebook Page, or the WhatsApp (07493770491) and you can join our singalong video! Today we heard from 83 year old Stan who's amazing singing vid is now on our Facebook Page!
We are continuing to bring you the latest updates regarding Covid-19 throughout the show, a reminder that we are here for you! Any plugs you need or info to get across, please go to our website and fill out our message board – or just give us a call!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
This week you will be winning a coveted spot in our Royal Minster FM Family!
SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Can you work out the movie or TV show from the One Line used to describe it?
This morning it was Balamory and the winner was Elaine!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
Today’s Game was a new game, Laura’s Name Game and the answer was Charlize Theron. Well done to today’s winner Nigel!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £1000 until it’s won and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve!
Ian didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter N so didn’t win the £1000, and dungeon tickets! But he was so close!!!! 4 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 9:27am
The Vikings in your home!
30th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
The Vikings are coming to your house! Jorvik Viking Centre have launched a new Discover From Home section on their website with amazing Viking content and activities for kids and adults... check out their website for a fab History Lesson from home! https://www.jorvikvikingcentre.co.uk/discover-from-home/
Laura has been telling Ben all about her new furniture and that she has managed to create her dream house, he was confused as to how she managed it whilst not going out. Turns out it was on Sims 4, she used a cheat code to get millions of Simoleons and built her dream house – well it’s a way to cure the boredom!
We are continuing our pledge to ‘Make York Smile’ – all you need to do is get a video of yourselves singing and dancing to Shotgun by George Ezra and send it in to the Make York Smile Facebook Page, or the WhatsApp (07493770491) and you can join our singalong video!
We are continuing to bring you the latest updates regarding Covid-19 throughout the show, a reminder that we are here for you! Any plugs you need or info to get across, please go to our website and fill out our message board – or just give us a call!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
This week you will be winning a coveted spot in our Royal Minster FM Family!
SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Can you work out the movie or TV show from the One Line used to describe it?
This morning it was Spiderman!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
Today’s Game was Quizoo and the song was Dancing Queen. Well done to today’s winner Sam and James Monkey Tiger Pirate!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £1000 until it’s won and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve!
Steve didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter C so didn’t win the £1000, and dungeon tickets! He got stuck on Superhero and managed 2 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 10:19am
A Star is Born!
27th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
Firstly, fantastic turn out of everyone in North Yorkshire clapping for our carers and NHS last night at 8pm. Great videos on our Facebook Page.
After the success of Laura’s first rap single ‘Fresh Hands of Bel Air’, Ben requested she do a ballad. Well it is here and a parody of ‘Shallow’ from A Star Is Born – S S Self Isolate. Watch it on our Facebook Page for a reminder of the key messages!
Make sure you check out the Ten Minute Tea Break today at 11am on the Facebook Page. Today, Laura and Ben are attempting a Tennis Ball Challenge from Selby High!
A huge thank you to Millers Food Service – they are doing a brilliant job making and adapting their services to make sure it is available to NHS and Key workers, and having a designated day for the public to shop too. They brought Ben and Laura cake this morning!
We are continuing to bring you the latest updates regarding Covid-19 throughout the show, a reminder that we are here for you! Any plugs you need or info to get across, please go to our website and fill out our message board – or just give us a call!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
This week you will be winning a coveted spot in our Royal Minster FM Family!
SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Can you work out the movie or TV show from the One Line used to describe it?
This morning it was Toy Story and Craig won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
Today’s Game was The Baffler – the answer was Wrong. Well done to today’s winner Livvey and Wes!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £1000 until it’s won and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve!
Fiona didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter F so didn’t win the £1000, and dungeon tickets! She did well with 3 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 10:29am
Make York Smile!
26th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
This morning Ben and Laura spoke to Abi from Musical Connections about a fantastic new idea that you can all get involved with at home. Musical Connections and Minster FM are teaming up to Make York Smile – just follow the Make York Smile page on Facebook and send us your videos of you singing, dancing and smiling to the chosen song which is Shotgun by George Ezra. We would love it if everyone in North Yorkshire can get involved and send in a short clip, landscape, of them singing the song. We can then edit all of these together to make a fantastic community sing a long video that will be premiered on Monday 6th April!
Make sure you check out the Ten Minute Tea Break today at 11am on the Facebook Page. Today, Laura and Ben are attempting a Jigsaw Challenge!
We thought we had rid of him, but he is back when North Yorkshire needs him the most – It’s the Town Crier! Yes that right, Ben has donned the suit and bell in his back garden to give us all the message we need right now – look after each other, stay at home and stay positive! You can check it out on our Facebook and Twitter.
We are continuing to bring you the latest updates regarding Covid-19 throughout the show, a reminder that we are here for you! Any plugs you need or info to get across, please go to our website and fill out our message board – or just give us a call!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
This week you will be winning a coveted spot in our Royal Minster FM Family!
SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Can you work out the movie or TV show from the One Line used to describe it?
This morning it was X Factor and Spud won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
Today’s Game was Urban Dictionary Corner – the word was Toady. Well done to today’s winner Darren!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £1000 until it’s won and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve!
Amber didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter Q so didn’t win the £1000, and dungeon tickets! She did well with 3 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 9:50am
How Are You?
25th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
This morning we have started the ‘How are you’s’, Ben and Laura are encouraging everyone to make sure you are checking in with your friends, family, colleagues and neighbours from a safe distance or over the phone, to ask how they are! This is a difficult time for everyone and it can help to get talking. Tune in and let us know how you are and what you are up to every morning at around 9:20am!
Ollie from Total Sports York was on chatting to Ben and Laura this morning about the fantastic schedule they have come up with for everyone at home. Their sports teachers have made videos all week so you can join them in their activity! At 8:45am a wake up shake up, 1:30pm a challenge video and 7pm is story time! Make sure you are following their Facebook page to get in on all the action – Ollie even set Ben and Laura a skipping challenge for their ‘Ten Minute Tea Break’ at 11 today – you can watch on Facebook Live to see how they get on!
We are continuing to bring you the latest updates regarding Covid-19 throughout the show, a reminder that we are here for you! Any plugs you need or info to get across, please go to our website and fill out our message board – or just give us a call!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
This week you will be winning a coveted spot in our Royal Minster FM Family!
SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Can you work out the movie or TV show from the One Line used to describe it?
This morning it was Frozen!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
Today’s Game was Sounds Tricky – the answer was Ping Pong. Well done to today’s winner Darren!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £1000 until it’s won and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve!
Jim the Pig Farmer didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter V so didn’t win the £1000, and dungeon tickets! He got 3 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 10:24am
Laura as the Fresh Prince!
24th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
Well after we heard a doctor singing Coronavirus advice to the tune of Let It Go from Frozen. We just had to get involved! Laura decided to write a rap to the Fresh Prince of Bel Air tune with some advice – check out the ‘music video’ on our Facebook Page!
Today we continue our ‘Ten Minute Tea Break’ make sure you join Ben and Laura at 11am on Facebook Live to play…. The Bottle Flip Challenge!
Emily from York Mumbler joined Ben and Laura on the phone this morning to discuss help with home-schooling, routines, online classes and keeping your mental-wellbeing healthy! You can listen back to the chat on our app from 8:10am. Check out York Mumbler too at york.mumbler.co.uk
We are continuing to bring you the latest updates regarding Covid-19 throughout the show, a reminder that we are here for you! Any plugs you need or info to get across, please go to our website and fill out our message board – or just give us a call!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
This week you will be winning a coveted spot in our Royal Minster FM Family!
SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Can you work out the movie or TV show from the One Line used to describe it?
This morning it was Peaky Blinders and The Ambulance Dave’s won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
Today’s Game was Quizoo – the answer was Simply The Best. Well done to today’s winner Ronan!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £1000 until it’s won and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve!
Posted by Laura at 10:51am
Pictionary Ten Min Tea-break!
23rd March 2020
Things we talked about today…
A Doctor has made a fantastic cover of Let It Go from Frozen, with all the advice we need about Covid-19. Make sure you give it a listen!
Today we start our ‘Ten Minute Tea Break’ make sure you join Ben and Laura at 11am on Facebook Live to play…. Pictionary!
We are continuing to bring you the latest updates regarding Covid-19 throughout the show, a reminder that we are here for you! Any plugs you need or info to get across, please go to our website and fill out our message board – or just give us a call!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
This week you will be winning a coveted spot in our Royal Minster FM Family!
SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Can you work out the movie or TV show from the One Line used to describe it?
This morning it was Yes Man and Simon and Andrea won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
Today’s Game was Ben’s Big Jumble – the answer was Charles Dickens. Well done to today’s winner Ian!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £1000 until it’s won and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve!
Danny didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter S so didn’t win the £1000, and dungeon tickets! He got 3 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 10:15am
York Mind Lockdown Jukebox!
20th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
Laura has run out of toilet roll and Ben said he would bring one in for her if she could do 3 keepy ups with it – she got there eventually and is now the proud owner of 1 toilet roll!
Holly from York Mind has come up with a fantastic way to raise funds for York Mind. She is doing a ‘Lockdown Jukebox’ anyone can go on her page www.thebronze.co.uk and donate some money to request a song for her to perform and post a video of! She is going to come and do one of our carpark concerts next week – if you have a skill that you want to help out with our Ten Minute Tea Breaks. Please get in touch!
We are continuing to bring you the latest updates regarding Covid-19 throughout the show, a reminder that we are here for you! Any plugs you need or info to get across, please go to our website and fill out our message board – or just give us a call!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
This week you will be winning a coveted spot in our Royal Minster FM Family!
SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Can you work out the movie or TV show that is hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Harry Potter and Amera won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
Today’s Game was Quizoo – the song was Imagine. Well done to today’s winner Colin!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £1000 until it’s won and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve!
Jason didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter O so didn’t win the £1000, and dungeon tickets! He just kept saying the word orange…
Posted by Laura at 10:34am
Test The Teacher @ Park Grove
19th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
We are continuing to bring you the latest updates regarding Covid-19 throughout the show, a reminder that we are here for you! Any plugs you need or info to get across, please go to our website and fill out our message board – or just give us a call!
Local charity The Island have created a rap video, explaining how much their mentors have has a positive impact on their lives! You can check out the video on our Facebook Page.
This weeks Test The Teacher: Mr Gardiner from Park Grove Primary smashed the cup stack, but unfortunately got a score of 6 in the questions meaning he doesn’t make it into the top 3!
Westfield Primary School pupils have done a fantastic thing and sent letters to the elderly and vulnerable in their area who are self-isolating to help them with the loneliness they may feel. Well done guys!
As part of St Leonard’s Hospice’s 35th Birthday, they have teamed up with York Gin to give you these fantastic limited edition anniversary bottles of their London Dry Gin. You can purchase these from the York Gin shop or online at www.yorkgin.com – they are a pound cheaper than their usual bottles, and £3.50 from each bottles goes to the hospice!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
This week you will be winning a coveted spot in our Royal Minster FM Family!
SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Can you work out the movie or TV show that is hummed by Laura…
This morning it was The Sooty Show and Jack, Josh and Simon won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
Today’s Game was Sounds Tricky – the noise was a Pigeon. Well done to today’s winner Luke!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £1000 until it’s won and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve!
Glenn didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter H so didn’t win the £1000, and dungeon tickets! He was so close with 4 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 10:42am
Club Penguin is back!
18th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
We are continuing to bring you the latest updates regarding Covid-19 throughout the show, a reminder that we are here for you! Any plugs you need or info to get across, please go to our website and fill out our message board – or just give us a call!
Laura has discovered last night that if you are missing all of your colleagues at this time, Club Penguin still exists! Her fellow colleagues at the Grand Opera House all had an online party at the igloo last night!
Ben found that his 6 year old son Nick actually has more savings than him after he offered to ‘lend’ some money from his bank account! Bless him.
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
This week you will be winning a coveted spot in our Royal Minster FM Family!
SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Can you work out the movie or TV show that is hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Orange is the New Kelly and Archie won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
Today’s Game was One Line Lyric Quiz. Well done to today’s winner Millie!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £1000 until it’s won and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve!
Andy didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter L so didn’t win the £1000, and dungeon tickets!
Posted by Laura at 10:59am
A Strange Morning
17th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
A Strange morning we are all waking up to today, of course the show has been full of updates from the public and the professional’s including GP Mike Holmes. We would like to reiterate that we are here for you. We now have a page on our website dedicated to any Coronavirus updates, should you wish to publish any event cancellations, offers of help, or like wise open for business messages, please use this! We are at your disposal over these difficult times and we will get through this together.
We have taken the decision to carry on with our games as a bit of light relief for our listeners, just without prizes. So you have the chance to win a coveted spot in the Minster FM Royal family and become a King or Queen of the games. Panic is still worth £1000 until won!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
SCREEN STARS (6:20)
Can you work out the movie or TV show that is hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Sesame Street and Di in Boroughbridge won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
Today’s Game was Ben’s Big Jumble. Well done to today’s winner Caroline and Peyton!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £1000 until it’s won and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve!
Wendy didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter J so didn’t win the £1000, and dungeon tickets!
Posted by Laura at 10:21am
£1000 Panic Everyday!
16th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
As of today, Panic is now worth a whopping £1000 every morning until it is won! The stakes are high people…
The Town Crier AKA Ben was at the Civic Dinner this weekend, and of course many people were on a night out in York and noticed Ben’s dashing costume. They thought he was on a stag do dressed as a pirate.
Laura’s mum has had her house re-done and showed her around like it was an episode of Cribs. There has always been a broken doorbell on the front of the house, hasn’t worked in 10 years. Now there’s a new one and Mamma C refuses to let anyone in unless they use it!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
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 hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Bodger and Badger and Michelle won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a fantastic evening at the Grand Opera House seeing Bugsy Malone!
Today’s Game was Singalongasong. Well done to today’s winner Josie!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £1000 until it’s won and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve!
Jo didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter P so didn’t win the £1000, and dungeon tickets! Unfortunately, she didn’t even get one!
Posted by Laura at 10:47am
Tunez for a Tenner!
13th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
It was Tunes for a Tenner today! We have been raising money all morning for St Leonard’s Hospice and playing the songs that you love! After some dancing and crying with the variety of tracks, you all managed to raise £320!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
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 hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Wheel of Fortune and Stephen won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a fantastic day out at The Drax Club Beer Festival!
Today’s Game was Quizoo. Well done to today’s winner Cyndi!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £100 and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve or £1,000 if the buzzer goes off!
Harry didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter M so didn’t win the £100, and dungeon tickets! He got 3 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 11:08am
Test The Teacher @ St Paul's
12th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
Miss Brookes from St Paul's C of E Primary School was the latest competitor to face Test the Teacher! She did absolutely incredible with the cup stacking, getting them up and down in just 12 seconds, Miss Brookes also managed 7 correct answers in the quiz and therefore goes up to joint second in the leaderboard! She was passing the questions so fast even Laura felt the pressure! Make sure to watch the video on our Facebook Page…
Mamma C has made another review for the new Horror film The Invisible Man, she said it was great and she can’t believe how much she enjoyed it… didn’t see it coming.
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
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 hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Countryfile and Chris won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a fantastic day out at The Drax Club Beer Festival!
Today’s Game was Sounds Tricky. Well done to today’s winner Christine!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £100 and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve or £1,000 if the buzzer goes off!
Gwilym didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter M so didn’t win the £100, and dungeon tickets! He got 4 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 10:41am
Did Laura scratch Ben's Car?
11th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
Ben made Laura take a lie detector test today as he thought she had scratched his car and was fibbing about it! Of course she was telling the truth, she did not do it… so who did?
Our Accumulator Challenge for St Leonard's Hospice has an update! We have decided that we have peaked too soon, so our fabulous prize of the Orbit Sound Dock is going to auction this weekend! We are also bringing back Tunes for a Tenner on Friday! Pay a tenner to hear the tune of your choice on our station between 6 and 10!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
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 hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Goosebumps and Dale won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a fantastic day out at The Drax Club Beer Festival!
Today’s Game was The Baffler. Well done to today’s winner Dave!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £100 and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve or £1,000 if the buzzer goes off!
Chris didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter W so didn’t win the £100, and dungeon tickets! He only got 1 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 10:51am
Scrunch Test
10th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
We are urging you all to help us save the planet! Karen Nash from Foil for Snappy has been teaching us about the scrunch test. If you can scrunch something that looks like foil, then it is foil or aluminum and can be recycled. If it is shiny and silver and looks like foil, but when you scrunch it bounces back, then this is plastic or paper based so cannot be recycled in the Foil for Snappy bins! Check out the video on our Facebook to find out more.
Big Announcement news! Yep, that’s right another fantastic act coming to North Yorkshire – Queen Symphonic are performing live at Castle Howard this summer!
Lindsay Lohan is now selling personal video greetings for £350 for birthdays and events! Laura has offered her personal greeting service - £5 for St Leonard’s Hospice for a vid.
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
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 hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Grand Designs and Hayley won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a fantastic day out at The Drax Club Beer Festival!
Today’s Game was Urban Dictionary Corner. Well done to today’s winner Jen!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £100 and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve or £1,000 if the buzzer goes off!
Emma didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter C so didn’t win the £100, and dungeon tickets! She got 4 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 10:21am
Animal Hero Winners!
9th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
The Animal Hero Awards have now been announced! Well done to all of the worthy winners, you can have a look at the full list of winners and read their inspirational stories at minsterfm.com
Ben has a problem with Nursery Rhymes! He was reading one to his son that mentioned ‘whipping’ does that promote violence? A listener then pointed us in the direction of the children’s book ‘When Mummy Laid an Egg’. Google it… if you dare.
We heard from Jeremy Dyson writer and director of Ghost Stories this morning. Jeremy has a stellar portfolio having previously worked on League of Gentleman and Hot Fuzz – and now he is brining his horror play to the Grand Opera House York, all of this week!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
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 hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Rawhide and Andy won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a fantastic day out at Volcano Falls Adventure Golf!
Today’s Game was Quizoo. Well done to today’s winner Gemma!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £100 and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve or £1,000 if the buzzer goes off!
Jake didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter A so didn’t win the £100, and dungeon tickets! He got 3 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 11:17am
VIPOO?
6th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
Laura has revealed today that sometimes when she has forgotten her perfume, she uses VIPOO toilet freshen spray as body spray!! What is going on?! Apparently it smells like Hollister Spray.
And It’s House Band Friday and we had the fantastic Folk-ish! A group of fantastic folk musicians who performed their original song Horizon. Check it out on our Facebook Page today!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
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 hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Come Dine With Me and Josh won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a fantastic evening out to see Coldplace at The Barbican!
Today’s Game was Ben’s Big Jumble. Well done to today’s winner Danny!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £100 and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve or £1,000 if the buzzer goes off!
Paul didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter Y so didn’t win the £100, and dungeon tickets! He got 4 out of 5, so close!!
Posted by Laura at 10:18am
World Book Day!
5th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
Big Announcement! Yet another fantastic music announcement this morning for North Yorkshire as we revealed the Line-up for the Apollo Festival! Some great acts including Stereo MC’s and The Skylights!
And It’s World Book Day! Laura once dressed as Green Eggs and Ham, you can see the photo and post pictures of your costumes on our Facebook Page!
Mr Creasy from Huntington Primary Academy was the latest competitor to face Test the Teacher! He did absolutely incredible with the cup stacking, getting them up and down in just 13 seconds, Mr Creasy also managed 9 correct answers in the quiz and therefore beats the competition going straight to the top of the leaderboard, by far!!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
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 hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Power Rangers and Adam won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a fantastic evening out to see Coldplace at The Barbican!
Today’s Game was Story Time. Well done to today’s winner Christine!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £100 and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve or £1,000 if the buzzer goes off!
Sandra didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter E so didn’t win the £100, and dungeon tickets! She got 2 out of 5 – and one of her answers began with S?!
Posted by Laura at 10:23am
National, Grammar! Day .
4th March 2020
Things we talked about today…
It’s National Grammar Day, so Ben did what everyone didn’t want to see – a post full of grammar mistakes! The Grammar police are out in force, just check the Facebook page!
Ben’s son Nick was asked by his school to think about what he wants to do when he’s older, do you know what he said? A Town Crier. OH NO!!!!
Mamma C Reviews is back and Laura’s mum has reviewed Dancing on Ice ahead of this weekends final.. She wants Joe Swash to win! Not because of his skating ability, but because he has a cute baby.
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
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 hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Sabrina The Teenage Witch and Elaine won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a fantastic evening out to see Coldplace at The Barbican!
Today’s Game was 3 Second Theme Tune. Well done to today’s winner Dominic!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £100 and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve or £1,000 if the buzzer goes off!
Sally didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter R so didn’t win the £100, and dungeon tickets! She got 4 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 10:17am
Classics at the Castle!
3rd March 2020
Things we talked about today…
ANNOUNCEMENT NEWS! Café Mambo Ibiza Classics at the Castle is back! 'Classics at the Castle' will be held as an outdoor concert at Castle Howard on Friday the 21st of August featuring these fantastic acts: Robin S, Ridney, Judge Jules, Roger Sanchez, Julie McKnight and more to be confirmed! Tickets are on sale now at the Castle Howard Website.
We’ve been crushing cans in the car park – and it’s all for a great cause! Foil for Snappy have numerous Aluminium and foil bins across North Yorkshire and people have been using them, but Karen from Snappy has asked for a favour! Lets crush the cans before we put them in the bin, if we do that, Karen can recycle 5 times the amount and raise more money for Snappy York! And – it’s a great stress reliever!
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
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 hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Beverley Hills Cop and Sam won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a fantastic evening out to see Coldplace at The Barbican!
Today’s Game was Quizoo. Well done to today’s winner June!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £100 and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve or £1,000 if the buzzer goes off!
Bex didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter C so didn’t win the £100, and dungeon tickets! She got 2 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 10:25am
Call the Stink Police!
2nd March 2020
Things we talked about today…
It was the Local Hero Awards on Friday night and what a fantastic evening it was celebrating all of our fantastic winners! The main sponsors York Festival even added a fantastic prize for all nominees and winners, 4 free tickets to a night of their choice at the festival!
Ben went on a cinema trip with his 6 year-old Nick, the film was fantastic but unfortunately was slightly tarnished when he took Nick to the bathroom and Nick was complaining about the smell a man had made who was still in the cubicle! He even asked to borrow Ben’s phone to ‘call the stink police’. Awkward!
Laura’s mum has bought a humongous outdoor clock for her family home. However it does look very odd above the door, it might become a Landmark in Bradford… the Bradford ‘Big Ben’.
Chances to win on air with Ben and Laura…
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 hummed by Laura…
This morning it was Chucklevision and Stuart won!
GAME WHEEL (7.30)
This week you could be winning a fantastic evening out to see Coldplace at The Barbican!
Today’s Game was One Line Movie Quiz. Well done to today’s winner Spencer!
PANIC (8:15)
You can win £100 and a family ticket to York Dungeon if you can hold your nerve or £1,000 if the buzzer goes off!
Paul didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter F so didn’t win the £100, and dungeon tickets! He got 4 out of 5!
Posted by Laura at 10:57am
