Hi all,

The bicycle radio show is all go for 2008! YarraBUG has been accepted as
an affiliate member of 3CR and our community grant application to cover
costs for training and administration has been given the thumbs up by
the City of Yarra.

* We have funds to train six presenters. Even if you don't want to
be a presenter, your ideas for the shows content are most welcome.

* The training is approx 25 hours each and can be tailored to suit
time requirements (i.e: weekends). During Jan-Feb is quiet at 3CR
and therefore a good time for people to complete training.

* The show will be weekly, in a half hour slot and hopefully
commence in March 2008 or when training is completed. At the
moment we're considering a early evening weekend spot, as
weeknights are scheduled for 3CR language shows.

* It's up to Yarra BUG to decide the guidelines for presenters and
show format, at the very least aspiring announcers should be a
financial member of the BUG, a 3CR subscriber and have a interest
in cycling issues. Subscription costs for 3CR individual
membership can be covered by the grant, but it would be preferable
if people can make a contribution.

* We can have the option of podcasting the show after six months on air.

That's the very basic details so far, please contact us if you require
further information about the show's format and are interested in
participating. And if that's not exciting enough, 3RRR-FM have a new
bicycle show on 7-8pm, Tuesdays on the summer grid filling in for The
Architects.

Not forgetting, Sooty Park commenced it's third season tonight
(Thursdays) on Channel 31. So here's your chance to become a part of
Melbourne thriving bicycle media!

3CR:
http://www.3cr.org.au

Along for the Ride:
http://www.rrr.org.au/news.php?nid=64

Sooty Park:
http://www.sootypark.com

Also there's a new social networking site for Melbourne cyclists at:
http://www.melbournecyclist.com

So feel free to visit, have look around and make new friends.

cheers & hope to hear from you soon,


Chris ;)


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Yarra Bicycle Users Group
PO Box 253
Clifton Hill VIC 3068
http://www.yarrabug.org
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Clifton Hill, Cremorne, Collingwood, Fairfield,
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