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PEARLS 7 Radio Presentation and Production Course
 PEARLS
7 trainees completed their training at Desi Radio in
Southall in December 2009. Click on the pictures, links and buttons below for information about the trainees
and to listen to some examples of their work (in MP3 format).
You can also click here to find out more
about the PEARLS course and listen to work from trainees on earlier courses
PEARLS 7 trainees with
examples of their work:
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 Anji
Brar
In the past I have worked as a PA for British Telecom for seventeen years,
for British Airways and for Prudential. My passion is travelling and eventually I would like to merge my travelling and radio presenter skills and open a radio station out in Goa for when I retire.
I am a mother of two sons: the oldest works in central London for a bank in the IT department after completing his degree in Computer Science. The youngest has just completed his Media degree from Cambridge. His graduation was on the 11th of November 2009 – which was really exciting and a chance to celebrate his success and an end to his studies.
At 51 my life seems to be getting more interesting and flowing along well. At present I am studying for a NVQ through Desi Radio and learning radio presenter skills and find it so interesting and informative. We recently did a broadcast on Halloween and I really enjoyed the buzz of putting it all together in a very short time scale.
Interview with Pundit about Navariti
Listen (2'
48")
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 Jaspal
Kaur
Report about arranged marriages
Jaspal's report about her arranged marriage was broadcast as part of
a magazine programme on arranged marriages.
Listen (1'
02")
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 Paramjeet
Kaur
My name is Pammi. I have two boys. I did my education in India. I
did Pearls 7 Radio course and now I want to do voluntary work for
Desi Radio. I am working part-time in Tesco. In doing this course I
can see a better future and more chances to go forward.
Paramjeet's tribute to her husband
Listen (3' 01")
You can also hear Pammi taking part in a studio discussion with Yula
(presenting) and Sam for International Migrants
Day. Listen (9'
32")
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 Sam
I am Sam. I came to England forty one years ago I have four
children they are all married. I have eleven grand children; the
youngest one is seven years old. My hobbies are sewing and cooking.
My last job was as a manager in Tesco. Now I am retired. I always love
to learn about computer and radio. I joined this course in September and I am loving it every moment.
Discussion about coming to London as a migrant
I took part in a studio discussion for International Migrants
Day about coming to London as a migrant. Yula
was the presenter and Pammi also took part.
Listen (9'
32")
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 Shahbana
Rehman
Having worked in the voluntary sector for many years and completed
an MA in journalism, I am interested in developing a career in radio
broadcasting. I am self-motivated and enthusiastic and love
interviewing, multi-tracking and working on productions. I hope to
utilise my skills in community radio and, maybe one day, work for
the BBC.
Interview with a witch
As part of the Halloween special broadcast which we produced at the
end of October, I interviewed a modern day practising witch from
Essex.
Listen (9'
47")
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 Sona
Vilkhu
My name is Sona Vilkhu. I am happily
married. I am 20 years old. I did all my education in India. I have
also done the PEARLS 7 radio course and now I want to do
voluntary work for Desi Radio.
Report about arranged marriages
Sona's report about her arranged marriage was broadcast as part of a
magazine programme on arranged marriages..
Listen (0'
58")
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 Yula
Burin
My name is Yula Burin and I am a graduate of the
PEARLS 7 course. I have worked as an administrator for over 20 years
and now I want to work in a more creative medium. I believe that
working in radio will offer me real scope for expressing my
creativity. I am really excited about harnessing the power of radio
to disseminate ideas that may contribute to positive changes in
people’s lives, especially women. My particular interests include
feminism, psychology, literature, music and the arts generally.
Soundscape: One & Other, Trafalgar Square
During the summer of 2009 I was an avid supporter of, and ultimately
a participant
in, Anthony Gormley's One
& Other project in Trafalgar Square in London (Change
43). This short
soundscape is of a plinther (Koolsie)
throwing balls with her telephone number on them into Trafalgar
Square so that people could ring her to ask questions, make comments
or have a conversation.
Listen (1
03")
You can also hear Yula presenting a studio discussion with Sam
and Pammi for International Migrants
Day.
Listen
(9' 32")
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The PEARLS courses are funded by the London
Development Agency (LDA) Opportunities Fund 2007-2010
The audio on this site is hosted by London
Link Radio, using the Canstream
service from the Community
Media Association.
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