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PEARLS 2 Radio Presentation and Production Course
 During
the Spring 2008, trainees on the PEARLS
2 course learnt radio production and presentation
techniques at the Desi
Radio Training Centre in Southall. They
recorded interviews,
readings, jingles and features covering a range of
different topics.
 Click on the
links or buttons below
to listen to some examples of their work (in MP3 format):
~ Items for International Women's Day
~ Jingles, trails, vox pops and public service
announcements (PSAs)
~ Reports, readings and interviews
Or click here for information about the trainees
and their particular interests.
You can also find out more
about the PEARLS course, including how to apply for the next course
starting in September 2008. Click
here for details.
Items for International
Women's Day in March
Some of the trainees provided audio for a special broadcast for
International Women's Day on the Spanish community radio station Radio
Vallekas.
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Interview with
Amarjit Khera - by Rashmi Meswani
International Women's Day is celebrated every
year at the Panjabi Centre in Southall and its community station
Desi
Radio. Rashmi Meswani talked to Amarjit Khera about the celebrations and events
during the month of March. She began by asking her how the radio station gets involved.
Listen (3' 32")
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International
Women's Day - vox pops by Dharma Reddy
How important is International Women's Day in today's society? Dharma Reddy asked some London women for their views.
Listen (0'
46")
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Vox pops - a
dilemma - by Manjit Kaur Sahi
What do women do when they are faced with demands both from outside
the home and from within their family? For International Women's Day
Manjit Kaur Sahi asked some Panjabi women what they would do if their husband faced them with
the choice - would they stop, and perhaps be late for work, if he suddenly asked them to make some food for him?
Listen (1'
34")
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Jingles, Trails, Vox Pops and
Public Service Announcements (PSAs)
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Trail for the
PEARLS course - by the whole team
We created a trail for the PEARLS course, encouraging people
to apply for the next course starting in June.
Listen (1' 02")
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PSA on adult education - by Satbir Chawla
and
Debi
Our PSA is for an imaginary adult education organisation.
We wrote the slogan 'Adult education is added
qualification'.
Listen (0'
26")
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Vox pops on
Southall - by Satbir Chawla
I asked people what they would change about Southall.
Listen (0' 58")
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Reports, readings and
interviews
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Interview
with Niru Desai - by Rashmi Meswani
Niru Desai is President of Harrow Women's Association.
A
writer, poet, storyteller, educationist and community worker, she
has a lot of passion for women’s issues. Rashmi Meswani met her
- she began by asking her what inspired her to take up community
service.
Listen (3' 43").
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Interview with
Lindiwe Tsele - by Rosemary Donga
Lindiwe Tsele is South African. She was a refugee in
England in the 1960s. She told Rosemary Donga about her
experiences. This interview was broadcast on Refugee
Week Radio 2008.
Listen
(15' 30")
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Report - by
Satbir Chawla
My report is about travelling by coach.
Listen (0' 56")
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Report -
by Dharma Reddy
My report is about being a London eco warrior.
Listen (1' 16")
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Trainees:
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Debi
I specialise in media arts programming. I have taught media
in further education but now have updated my knowledge of radio
production on the PEARLS course. This has extended my skills
base for the future.
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Dharma Reddy
I joined the PEARLS 2 course in Jan 2008 and am really enjoying learning
all about radio broadcasting. All the tutors and the other students
have been very supportive and encouraging and this is helping me
become more confident in my abilities. At the end of the course I
will also gain a qualification so I would definitely recommend the
training to anyone interested in radio. It’s truly a wonderful
experience..
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Manjit
Kaur Sahi
I love working on radio - I love talking to people and
sharing their problems. I also enjoy learning computer,
typing, swimming, singing and dancing. I run my own dancing group
called Rani
Jaago Giddha Group. We do Jaago Giddha Ladies Sangeet at
weddings and parties.
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Melanie Cager
I joined the Pearls Course to learn about Radio
Broadcasting. I've had a really good time and met lots
of great people at the Panjabi Training Centre. When I'm not
on the course I am working as a nanny and a freelance PR. I'm
currently on the BBC
Step Up project as well, so I'm planning to continue to pursue a
career in radio hoping to one day become a producer. Fingers
Crossed.
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Rashmi Meswani
I am a BWY qualified Yoga Instructor. I have always loved interacting & communicating with people & hence the idea of doing something in media appealed to me. I joined the Pearls training course & loved everything about the course.
I have learned about recording, editing, interviews, production, broadcasting, jingles etc.
In future I am very keen to produce & broadcast my own radio programmes on health & self development.
On completion I am going to miss the course especially my colleagues & my tutors.
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Rosemary
For a long time I have considered a
career change and TV or radio production has always been interesting
to me because I have always been a people's person and I feel that
working in the media will enable me to reach many people and
together discuss and share ideas about real life issues.
I have no doubt that radio production, be it at regional or
local level, is a very effective tool for communicating, educating
and informing with the public. The
radio production skills which I have learnt so far will no doubt be
useful to me in the future.
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Satbir
Chawla
My name is Satbir. I presented on
radio in the past and loved it thoroughly. Pearls Training Course
has given me the opportunity to do this, all over again. I love
music and I would love to present a great programme, in the hope of
helping a larger audience with my small effort.
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This course is funded by The London Development Agency
ESF Programme
The audio on this site is hosted by London
Link Radio, using the Canstream
service from the Community
Media Association.
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