May 2020 Blog Posts

Smell Me!

29th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

Ben’s son Nick came into the living room with a surprise yesterday, he kept saying ‘smell me!’. Ben thought it might be a prank, but turns out he had spritzed himself with some kids aftershave! At first this was quite cute, but then he accidentally pepper sprayed himself. Nightmare in the Fry household!

Meanwhile in Laura’s household, Sam has been commissioned to bake some birthday cakes! She returned home yesterday to a very frantic Sam, searching for room to put his 10 cakes he had baked to cool down. He now wants his own baking premises! 

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Ben and Laura will be doing the Body Ball Challenge 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!

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 CoCo!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was the Urban Dictionary Corner and the was Doomer. Well done to the winner Livvey!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Tina played panic this morning and she didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter M and missed out on the £1000! Just 1 out of 5!

Posted by Laura at 10:34am

What's your Oven look like?

28th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

Today’s show ended up being a little bit taken over by Ovens! Ben and Laura were discussing BBQ’s as it’s going to be a sunny weekend, and how difficult they are to clean. Whilst we clean our BBQ’s a lot, how often do we clean our ovens?! Laura says she only cleans hers if she has to move out of the house – what does your oven look like? Laura’s Granny’s is spotless! Check it out on our Facebook Page.

Ben has gotten some great news this morning, McDonalds is reopening Drive Thru next week! The Latte’s are back!

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Ben and Laura will be doing a ‘Volcano Science Experiment’ 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!

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 Pinky and The Brain and Kris won!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was the Ben’s Big Jumble and the answer was The Office, well done to the winner Bexley!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Eden played panic this morning and he didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter I and missed out on the £1000! Just 1 out of 5!

Posted by Laura at 10:31am

Elsa in Cycling Shorts

27th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

We were joined again today by Dr Mike Holmes who was on the phone answering your questions, today he discussed the Ebola treatment that is improving Covid recovery rate by up to 4 days, and the possibility of Regional Lockdown measures. You can listen again on the app from 8:35am.

The music video for Laura’s new lockdown track Into The Unknown is now on our Facebook Page! Make sure you go watch it because a lot of work went in behind the scenes, Laura dressed as Elsa with the addition of cycling shorts and jumped around a field in Dunnington!

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 Madagascar and Phillip won!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was the Quizoo and the answer was Dance Monkey, well done to the winner Sue!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Gavin played panic this morning and she didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter P and missed out on the £1000! 4 out of 5, he was so close!!

Posted by Laura at 9:40am

Into The Unknown!

26th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

Throughout Lockdown Laura has been re-writing songs to fit the current situation and bringing them out on her ‘Lockdown Life Album’. After a short break to get her mind working again, she is back with another classic! This time a parody of ‘Into The Unknown’ from Frozen 2! Whilst she doesn’t hit many of the notes, the message is very apt. Music video will premiere on our Facebook Page this afternoon – make sure you’re watching!

Ben had a crisis yesterday, he ran out of Ketchup! Of course this is an essential item to pick up on the weekly shop, but Ben couldn’t find any! He ended up going to 3 different places on his way home to finally find it… is that allowed? It was Heinz though so at least he got the good stuff.

Laura has decided the only way she can motivate herself to do any exercise is by trying to fix her Nintendo Wii so she could play Just Dance, it didn’t work. Instead of just going out for a run though, she just placed a bid on a new one with a Wii Fit board on Ebay – she has 5 days until the bidding ends so looks like it’s no exercise until then!

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Ben and Laura will be doing Pictionary 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!

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 Weekend at Bernies!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was the Humalong and the answer was Strictly, well done to the winner Lexi!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Lindsay played panic this morning and she didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter T and missed out on the £1000! Just 1 out of 5 today!

Posted by Laura at 9:30am

Cleaning Cream

22nd May 2020

Things we talked about today…

It’s House Band Friday, and joining us virtually on the show today was Alistair Griffin. Alistair told Ben and Laura all about his new album, and played a very apt song he has written called ‘Heroes’. You can Listen Again from 8:10am.

Ben’s son Nick has gone off the rails, after he set booby traps all around the house yesterday, we wanted to do something nice to apologize. He wanted to clean the house, but unbeknownst to Ben and Jess he was using Jess’ expensive face cream to clean with! Everything is slippy!

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Ben and Laura will be doing the Toilet Roll Plank Stack set by Selby High!

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 Friday Night Dinner the winner was Dave!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was Quizoo and the answer was Oh Mickey by Toni Basil!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Daniel played panic this morning and he didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter W and missed out on the £1000! 4 out of 5 today!

Posted by Laura at 9:45am

Paddling Pool Disasters

21st May 2020

Things we talked about today…

Every parent knows the torment of a Paddling Pool, and with the hot weather yesterday Ben ended up in a bit of a sticky situation! He first has to pump it up with a pump that only connected to the car, so did this in the front garden. This took him over an hour as the paddling pool had wings and a unicorn’s head to blow up too! Then he couldn’t get it through the door so had to chuck it over the fence, fill it with balls and water, only for his son to only spend 16 minutes in it! 

Laura has found out that many of her neighbours own chickens, they were all discussing the different breeds on the street WhatsApp group. She feels left out so she is now coming up with names for her imaginary chickens and googling breeds.

York Gin have teamed up with Mad Alice this Friday to bring you a spooky, virtual Gin Tour of York! Make sure you tune in at 6pm on York Gin’s Facebook Page!

Laura’s Granny is getting the hang of ordering online, she meant to order 7 loose banana’s and ended up accidentally ordering 70!! Does anyone know any Banana recipes?

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Ben and Laura will be doing the Football Clap Challenge!

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 Up! the winner was Tracey!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was The Baffler and the answer was the Letter R. Well done to today’s winner Sarah!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Andy played panic this morning and she didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter C and missed out on the £1000! Not even 1 out of 5 today!

Posted by Laura at 9:48am

BREAD

20th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

Laura has been house hunting and as of this week going to a few house viewings. The viewings are all safe, with social distancing, sanitizer and no touching door handles! The house she went to see yesterday had some strange features though that she couldn’t get her head around. A Summer House full of old stuffed animals and strange Chuckie like dolls. The strangest this was that the light switches were actually pull cords in the centre of the room! Has anyone else got these?

It's bread week on Minster Bake Club and we are loving your pictures coming in! We are especially loving Simon and Andrea from No.21 in York who have dropped off some fresh bread for us this morning on their daily exercise! YUM! Remember you can enter your bread creation on our Facebook Page today!

We were joined again today by Dr Mike Holmes who was on the phone answering your questions, today he discussed the new symptoms that have been added to the list of what to look out for with Covid-19, loss of smell and taste. You can listen again on the app from 8:35am.

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Ben and Laura will be attempting a Science Experiment today, you can join in and find the ingredients 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 Pokemon the winner was Phillipa!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was Ben’s Big Jumble and the answer was Robin Williams. Well done to today’s winner Tina!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Tammy played panic this morning and she didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter S and missed out on the £1000! 4 out of 5 today!

Posted by Laura at 9:51am

Santas Birthday

19th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

Ben had some more stories from Home School Hell today, he was trying to teach his son about months, specifically the month December. His wife Jess said he might remember it more if he associates it with a birthday, and proceeded with saying that December includes Santa Claus’s birthday… Obviously Ben corrected her and told Nick is was Jesus’ Birthday – to which Jess replied ‘It’s the same thing!’ Oh dear…

Laura and Sam baked a cake and she is describing it as the greatest achievement in their relationship. However not of Laura’s friends think she was involved and keep asking Sam for his baking secrets! RUDE!

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Ben and Laura will be attempting a Science Experiment today, you can join in and find the ingredients 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 Groundhog Day the winner was Kay!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was One Line Lyric Quiz and the answer was 99 Red Balloons. Well done to today’s winner Ian!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Helen played panic this morning and she didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter S and missed out on the £1000! 3 out of 5 today!

Posted by Laura at 9:54am

RSPCA Online Pet Show!

18th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

The RSPCA York & Harrogate District Branch have organized a fabulous online pet show! Peter from the branch was speaking to Ben and Laura this morning about all the fun categories, including ‘ You Dirty Dog’ and ‘Weirdest Sleeping Position’. Laura and Ben are very excited to be announcing the winners at the end too! To get involved, just head to www.rspca-yorkhome.org.uk, donate £5 and submit your pet pictures!

Ben almost had a run in with Yorkshire’s version of The Rock over the weekend. He has a new neighbor that has been having garden parties, and when Ben and his son Nick walked past, Nick said very loudly ‘is that the one who is breaking the rules dad?’. They were just going for a walk, but it quickly turned into a run!

Since Lockdown Laura’s fiancé Sam has spent a lot of time in his man cave with Laura complaining she doesn’t get to see him very often. He has come up with a solution so he can see her every morning, he scanned her face on the new printer and wrapped it around his lampshade. As she is the light of his life, he thought making a Laura Lamp would be a good idea. Laura thinks it looks very creepy like he’s made furniture out of her skin. Weird. 

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Ben and Laura are back with Pictionary 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 Graham Norton the winner was Fred and Wilma!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was Urban Dictionary Corner and the phrase was No Cap. Well done to today’s winner Jim!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Liz played panic this morning and she didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter G and missed out on the £1000! 1 out of 5 today!

Posted by Laura at 9:37am

Corona Crushes

15th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

House Band Friday is back, but in a virtual way! We missed it so much we thought why not do it virtually? This morning we spoke to local solo artist Becky Bowe and played her new single Getting Older! You can Listen Again from 8:10am. If you fancy getting involved in virtual house band Fridays, get in touch at studio@minsterfm.com!

Laura had a confession this morning – she forget to clap on Thursday last week! She even set an alarm to remind her but at 5 past 8 realized it hadn’t gone off. She clapped inside for 5 minutes to make up for it and ended up telling her neighbours there was a kitchen emergency so they didn’t think she was a bad person! Oh Dear…

Ben expressed this morning that he had a new crush! Given the current times there are some people that have been thrust in to the spotlight and have become part of our daily news. Ben’s ‘Corona Crush’ is Jacinda Ardern the Prime Minister of New Zealand, Laura’s gone a bit closer to home and likes a bit of Rishi Sunak. Whose yours?

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Ben and Laura will be doing the Selby High Frying Pan Challenge!

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 Sleeping Beauty the winner was Alex!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was Quizoo and the answer was Single Ladies. Well done to today’s winner Steve!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Dave played panic this morning and he didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter O and missed out on the £1000! Not even 1 out of 5 today!

Posted by Laura at 9:29am

Home-School Hiding

14th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

Ben has been struggling with home-schooling his son Nick and yesterday received a call from Nick’s teacher! She was just calling to check-in and asked to speak to Nick, but Ben couldn’t find him! He had started a game of hide and seek during his home school lesson.. I mean it doesn’t look great on the phone to the teacher. Don’t worry guys, we’re all struggling!

Quizzes are ruining the family! During lockdown one thing that has become very popular is video quizzes! Laura got involved in one last night with Sam’s family and got grief for knowing all of the names of Little Mix, she got 4 points for that one question which causes outrage! How have your quizzes been going?

This morning Dawn from St Leonard’s Hospice spoke to Ben and Laura about Dying Matters Week, she covered the importance of making a will and how we should try and have a healthy conversation about deatj, as hard as that can be sometimes. For more info on, search Dying Matters Week.

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Laura will be doing the Chubby Bunny Marshmallow Challenge !

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 Hannah Montana the winner was Sue!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was The Baffler. Well done to today’s winner Dave!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Neil played panic this morning and he didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter E and missed out on the £1000! But what an effort, 4 out of 5, so close!

Posted by Laura at 9:42am

Happy Top Gun Day!

13th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

Happy Top Gun Day! Yes that’s right, the iconic film actually has it’s own day. Ben wants to meet someone at the park for a tops off game of volleyball to celebrate the day.. any takers? No? Didn’t think so.

We were joined again today by Dr Mike Holmes who was on the phone answering your questions, today he discussed the new Lockdown rules and how we should look after our mental health by taking the opportunity to go outside more, however it is important to stick to the rules and continue social distancing and washing hands to prevent a second wave. You can listen again on the app from 8:35am.

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Ben will be attempting the cinnamon challenge, oh we’ve been waiting for this one!

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 Grown-Ups the winner was Catherine!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was Ben’s Big Jumble. Well done to today’s winner Alison!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Trish played panic this morning and she didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter B and missed out on the £1000! Not even one answer unfortunately! 

Posted by Laura at 10:06am

DWIGHT!

12th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

Laura has been trying to come up with potential dog names and testing them out by shouting them in the office. She decided that Dwight was the best name and explained it was after the character from The US Office. Ben and some of the listeners thought it could be named after the US President Dwight – Laura doesn’t know who that is… what a debate this started!

And it’s International Nurses Day! This morning Ben and Laura spoke to Dawn from St Leonard’s Hospice to find out just how important support for nurses is, especially during these times. You can listen again from 8:10am!

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Ben and Laura will eating dry Weetabix… what?!

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 The IT Crowd (AKA The best show in the world) and the winner was Mandy!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was Quizoo and the answer was 9 to 5. Well done to today’s winner Aiden!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Daniel played panic this morning and he didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter A and missed out on the £1000! 3 out of 5!

Posted by Laura at 10:22am

Lockdown Purchases!

11th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

This morning we have been talking Lockdown Purchases, things you have only bought because you’re in the house and need something to do! Laura bought a printer over the weekend so she could print off pictures of things and made a mood board for her Wedding. She definatley could’ve just written a list at no extra cost, but that’s no fun!

Ben put Laura in a sticky situation this morning, she had to settle a debate between him and his wife Jess. Ben swears that his 6 month old baby Kara said DaDa, and he caught in on camera! After watching the video, Laura took Jess’s side. Kara is definitely just gargling! Check out the video and have your say on our Facebook Page.

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Today there will be 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 Game Of Thrones and the winner was Mandy!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was One Line Lyric Quiz and the answer was Hallelujah. Well done to today’s winner Joanne!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Heidi didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter R so didn’t win the £1000! Unfortunately, not even 1 out of 5! 

Posted by Laura at 9:30am

Workaversary!

7th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

It’s Laura’s ‘Workaversary’ today, she has been with us a year! To celebrate Ben and Laura both wrote down 3 things they liked and disliked about each other. The number one thing Laura didn’t like about Ben was that he puts milk in tea first (DISGRACEFUL)! Well this set off a debate of course – what do you think?  

Ben’s parenting skills are going to need some brushing up, as his baby Kara has learnt how to cry whilst wearing her dummy! Before the dummy fixed everything, and now it’s the problem! He will actually have to change her bum now…

New Music has been released today from Laura’s Lockdown Life Album, this time it is from the perspective of the Town Crier to the tune of All By Myself.. you can see where this is going. Keep your eyes peeled on our Facebook page for a Video!

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Today there will be a new challenge called Hand Golf!

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 Home Alone and the winner was Kev!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was Urban Dictionary Corner and the word was KIKI. Well done to today’s winner Jackie!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Louise didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter T so didn’t win the £1000! 3 out of 5! She may not have won, but she certainly made our day with her fantastic laugh! 

Posted by Laura at 9:38am

Yodel World Record!

6th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

Mamma C Reviews The News this week! She admitted to having a crush on Boris… Check the Facebook Page for the video!

York City Knights have started a fantastic lottery to support the club and fans during the current pandemic. They have a jackpot prize of £500 and some fantastic prizes donated from their sponsors. To get in on the action, go to the York City Knights website!

We were joined again today by Dr Mike Holmes who was on the phone answering your questions, today he discussed the new Test, Track, Trace App that is being trialed in the Isle of White, and the importance of not speculating the changes to lockdown. You can listen again on the app from 8:35am.

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Today there will be a world record Yodel attempt.

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 Cocktail and the winner was Big G!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was Quizoo and the answer was YMCA. Well done to today’s winner Liz!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Barrie didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter N so didn’t win the £1000! 2 out of 5!

Posted by Laura at 10:08am

Goose Cam

5th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

Laura’s hometown had a fright yesterday when there were multiple sightings of the girl from The Ring on her local field! Apparently Laura’s mum is now refusing to take the dogs for a walk as the two things she is most scared of are at that field: The Girl from The Ring and Slugs. Sorry Dad looks like you’ll have to brave the journey…

Ben and Laura had local band Skylights on the show this morning, they are celebrating the fact that they have signed a record deal! 

The Goose Cam in York Station has now gone viral – the camera has been set up to keep an eye on the Mummy Goose who has laid her eggs in a flower patch in the middle of the Train Station foyer. Check out the footage on our Facebook Page!

And we’ve had our first winners for Minster Bake Club! Congratulations to Emma Louise, Jade Rose and Emma Griffiths on gaining rosettes for Cake Week! This week it is Pastry Week… What are you making?

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 Space Jam and the winner was Phil!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was Sounds Tricky and the answer was a Toilet Flush. Well done to today’s winner Heidi!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Jo didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter P so didn’t win the £1000! She got 2 out of 5!

Posted by Laura at 10:03am

May The Fourth Be With YoU!

4th May 2020

Things we talked about today…

May the fourth be with you! Happy Star Wars Day everyone – Ben definitely showed up to work this morning dressed in a fluffy Chewbacca onesie and also forced Laura to wear a Darth Vader Costume… Join us for our Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11am to check the costumes out for yourself!

Over the weekend Laura let Lockdown get the better of her and took part in the Ru Paul Runway Challenge! She made three quarantine themed looks for her fashion show, you can have a look for yourself 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!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was Story Time and the answer was Perks of Being A Wallflower. Well done to today’s winner Steve!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Junior Doctor Vidya didn’t quite manage to complete the categories with the letter G so didn’t win the £1000! She got 3 out of 5!

Posted by Laura at 10:05am

What A Lovely Hammer

1st May 2020

Things we talked about today…

Ben’s son Nick has been taking in information from the news and around him about the current pandemic, and he has come up with a way he could stop it! He has created a jail out of a cardboard box to trap the virus and send it to the North Pole so it will Freeze! (Of course, he has written ‘don’t open’ on the box to make sure Santa stays safe too).

Laura’s Fiance Sam has bought a new hammer to hang one picture up in the house, and is now obsessed with how amazing the hammer is. Apparently it just ‘puts the nails in the wall so smoothly’. Who knew a hammer wasn’t just a hammer? 

Chris Robinson the British Amateur Latin and Sequence Dance Champ has treated us to another new dance lesson this week, and it is the Rumba! Check it out on our Facebook page now.

And don’t forget to tune in to the Ten Minute Tea Break on Facebook Live at 11 today! Ben and Laura will be doing the 2.6 Speed Dash Challenge from Selby High!

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 The Great British Bake Off and the winner was Dougie!

GAME WHEEL (7.30)

Today’s Game was Ben’s Big Jumble and the answer was Pink Panther. Well done to today’s winner Donna!

PANIC (8:15)

You can win £1000 until it’s won if you can hold your nerve!

Pete didn’t manage to complete the categories with the letter S so didn’t win the £1000! 2 out of 5!

Posted by Laura at 10:18am