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Friday, January 29, 2021
Monday, January 25, 2021
36th Upbeat Songs With John' at Bay & Basin 92.7 FM on 25th January 2021 & 'Happy All Australians Celebration Day! & Understanding Why Listening to Radio is Awesome
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Well, what a surprising night it was providing a smooth running show included with a great program, from many mixture of musical genres and singers. All of these songs provided such great entertainment for you, and any of your family and friends, listening to our 'Upbeat Songs With John' Radio Show at Bay & Basin 92.7FM.
This hopefully left you doing one or all of these following things, while you were being entertained: by clicking your fingers, clapping your hands, tapping your feet, humming, whistling or even singing along.
Tonight, for me, was a great night to provide to you with fantastic entertainment, playing all these Australian songs to you. So, is with great pleasure that I have presented to you wonderful audience another great 'Upbeat' show.
We thank the following audiences providing song requests, which was played during the show:
Lights on the Hill sung by Slim Dusty, song requested by Joanne
Solid Rock by Goanna, song requested by Zena
Tonight's estimated audiences 200 Plus - based on 2 song requests played. Each song request represents 100 approximate listening audiences.
We hope you have enjoyed tonight's entire program. If you have enjoyed the program, please spread the word to anyone you know that may also like to listen to the program as well.
Tonight, was my 26th Live and 23rd Solo live 'Upbeat Songs With John' Radio Show at Bay & Basin 92.7FM.......from E.S.T. 6pm to 8pm broadcasted live to all of you.
Last week I found 12 reasons why listening to radio is awesome and today we will go through each one, week by week so we can all understand each reasoning. This week is
1) A friendly voice that makes you relax, even if you're by yourself
So, you may think what does that mean? It really means that if you are comforted by listening to a natural voice that expresses contentment, keeps you listening to words of encouragement to listen and makes you feel in your own comfort zone, you can listen in a house full of people and you are in your own room or you can be the only person in your house, no one else to speak to, completely undisturbed. The beaut thing about this is, it is up to you how you listen and relax.
During my show, I know one person is cooking and preparing dinner. I know others are listening ready to make that call and request a song. There may be others finishing, sitting down ready to sip their cold drink. Sometimes people might want to turn off the news at the time of my show as who wants to listen to bad news on the TV. Relaxing to 'Upbeat Songs with John' is a non-expensive way of listening in complete comfort: I bring the good music and make people feeling happy, especially with the 'Happy Moment Segment'.
Thank you to all listeners of 'Upbeat Songs With John's 36th Radio Show broadcasted on 25th January 2021.
We have audiences listening within the Bay & Basin, Nowra, Shoalhaven LGA, Ulladulla, Bomaderry, Eastern Suburbs Sydney, Sydney, Greater Western Sydney (Penrith - Mount Druitt - Blacktown), Melbourne, Queensland, France and the Philippines, internationally. If anyone is listening from anywhere else within our world, please let us know!
You may wish to listen to the next Show of 'Upbeat Songs With John' which will be on the 1st February 2021 at 92.7FM, between 6-8pm
You may also wish to place song requests here or on 'Upbeat Songs With John at Bay Facebook Page at Bay & Basin 92.7FM' and send a message.
To tune into your radio on 92.7FM or go this website link to listen online to the 37th Upbeat Songs With John to be broadcasted on 1st February 2021:
Or you may download simple radio application on your phone, type in our radio station details and then click on it. Then off you go! No signed applications to worry about or complete.
And then enjoy the Show!
You may also click on the above same page for 92.7FM radio schedule programs, to listen to our other local radio shows.
Thursday, January 21, 2021
35th Upbeat Songs With John' at Bay & Basin 92.7 FM on 18th January 2021 & Many Reasons Why Listening To Radio Is Awesome
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Well, what a surprising night it was providing a smooth running show include with a great program, from many mixture of musical genres and singers. All of these songs provided such great entertainment for you, and any of your family and friends, listening to our 'Upbeat Songs With John' Radio Show at Bay & Basin 92.7FM.
This hopefully left you doing one or all of these following things, while you were being entertained: by clicking your fingers, clapping your hands, tapping your feet, humming, whistling or even singing along.
Tonight, for me, was a great night to provide to you with fantastic entertainment, playing all these songs to you. So, is with great pleasure that I have presented to you wonderful audience another great 'Upbeat' show.
We thank the following audiences providing song requests, which was played during the show:
Arkansas Grass by Axiom song requested by Joanne
Take me to the river by The Commitments song requested by Zena
Take on me by A-ha song requested by Bevan
Wouldn't it b nice by the Beach Boys song request by Sam (which was also a dedicated song for him)
And finally we had Take it on the run by REO Speedwagon song request by Debbie
Tonight's estimated audiences 500 Plus - based on 5 song requests played. Each song request represents 100 approximate listening audiences.
We hope you have enjoyed tonight's entire program. If you have enjoyed the program, please spread the work to anyone you know that may also like to listen to the program as well.
Tonight, was my 25th Live and 23st Solo live 'Upbeat Songs With John' Radio Show at Bay & Basin 92.7FM.......from E.S.T. 6pm to 8pm broadcasted live to all of you.
I have found 12 reasons why listening to radio is awesome:
1) A friendly voice that makes you relax, even if you're by yourself
2) It keep you attentively listening to good music rather than bad news
3) Awesome music that caters to all people's tastes
4) Great DJ'd that make us feel that everything is fine, within their locality and world
5) In times of distress, radio may act be a calming carrier of messages through soundwaves
6) The morning and evening drivetime is much happier space because of radio
7) Interviews which are refreshingly not pretentious
8) Ideas on what to do and not what to do
9) It gives us information on weather, traffic and/or time
10) It is a two way medium in every sense of the word
11) It is the 'theatre of the mind', there is no visual only sound and your imagination
12) The feeling is there nothing or no one around you, there is always radio to keep you company
Thank you to all listeners of 'Upbeat Songs With John's 35th Radio Show broadcasted on 18th January 2021.
We have audiences listening within the Bay & Basin, Shoalhaven, Eastern Suburbs Sydney, Sydney, Greater Western Sydney (Mount Druitt, Blacktown), Melbourne, Queensland, France and the Philippines, internationally. If anyone is listening from anywhere else within our world, please let us know!
You may wish to listen to the next Show of 'Upbeat Songs With John' which will be on the 25th January 2021 at 92.7FM.
You may also wish to place song requests here or on 'Upbeat Songs With John at Bay Facebook Page at Bay & Basin 92.7FM' and send a message.
To tune into your radio on 92.7FM or go this website link to listen online to the 36th Upbeat Songs With John to be broadcasted on 25th January 2021:
Or you may download simple radio application on your phone, type in our radio station details and then click on it. Then off you go! No signed applications to worry about or complete.
And then enjoy the Show!
You may also click on the above same page for 92.7FM radio schedule programs, to listen to our other local radio shows.
Tonight's dedicated song was to Sam from Bay & Basin area 'Wouldn't it be nice' by the 'The Beach Boys'.
Thursday, January 14, 2021
New Arena Fencing at Nowra and Kangaroo Valley Showgrounds - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release
15 January 2021
Shoalhaven City Council is improving safety at Nowra and Kangaroo Valley Showgrounds with works at Nowra scheduled to be complete in early February.
New fencing around the arenas will make the facilities safer and more secure for users while providing an area that complements surrounding facilities. The scheduled arena fence replacements are funded through a NSW Government grant of $250,000.
The arenas are the centrepiece of the annual Nowra and Kangaroo Valley Shows, as well hosting several community events throughout the year.
The design of the fencing will maintain the existing look of the current fencing and will be designed to blend into the surrounding heritage landscape. Works at Nowra will be completed by February and works at Kangaroo Valley will be completed by March.
Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley said the improvements will make both showgrounds much better venues for a wide range of users.
“Nowra Showground is used by thousands of people each year, from the hundreds of people that turn out to the Nowra Show to equestrian events, car shows and swap meets. Kangaroo Valley Showground is also an important venue and like Nowra is used as an evacuation centre during bushfire emergencies.
“Showgrounds often have old infrastructure that would fall into disrepair without sufficient funds for maintenance and improvements.
“This new fence will make the arena much safer for all users and provide an area that really complements the surrounding facilities at the Showground,” she said
“I’m grateful to the State Government for the financial support needed to enhance showground facilities and ensure public safety at these sites,” said Clr Findley.
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| Council is installing new fencing around the Nowra Showground arena. |
Wednesday, January 13, 2021
Have Your Say For A Better Bus Network for Greater Nowra - NSW Transport
As a former public transport advocate for Mount Druitt and the Western Sydney, with the help of the community, we got many changes through from bus shelter upgrades to proper bus service re-introduced into the area after the NSW Government removed those services in 2009.
I was told by a few people that because of the political temperature in that area, no one will care and nothing will be done. without the support of the local community, it could not have been done.
Now moving into a regional area that services provided are not as frequent as higher density areas of living, sets a new focus of real demand required. As yet, I haven't caught a bus yet and am looking forward to the scenic tour of where the 102 bus service goes. All I hear from people again, is there isn't enough services to meet commuters demands.
Questions need to be raised is a cost affect approach or is it blind to the fact that if your double your services, you will at least double your patronage? I have had people raise ideas of when the clubs community buses are not running could they reduce the issues of demanding service if factored in the Bus Region 4 Bus services.
Something, I would be pleased to look into as well as any minor or major improvements recommend as well.
One recommendation I have already asked, whilst speaking to the Bus Operators representative is that Do you supply email updates of any service as provided in Bus Region 1. The answer was we are a small company and we don't do this? So this could one step in the right direction to offer email or mms updates when services are changing.
Now's the time to have your say of bus services in the area after you have completed your bus service. Survey Starts as from 11th January 2021 to the 5th February 2021. This is the time not just to have this a s dinner table topic but to have your say as a public transport user, using the bus network.
I also understand we have campaigners to extend the rail across the Shoalhaven River and down to the Southern Coast and this topic has been raised with the NSW Government for decades. In my eyes, rather than completing more bridge for more cars into Nowra or Bomaderry, providing train services will reduce the vehicle traffic with the area once it would be completed. So, yes, I do have positive feedback to give to NSW Government Representatives and Stake Holders to improve public transport infrastructure within the Shoalhaven Local Government Area.
So each and every one of you have an important role to complete this survey. If the feeling and moods are the same from all of us, change will happen in time. I also urge people who do not catch public transport in the area to fo so and give your feedback. This is especially if you will need to use public transport one day, whether it is for travelling to work or just commuting from town to town.
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Busways Update - NSW Bus Region 1
Due to the closure of Glenmore Parkway between The Northern Road and Glengarry Drive, all 794 services will divert via Bradley Street from:
- 8pm Friday 15 until 8am Saturday 16 January 2021
- 8pm Saturday 16 January until 8am Sunday 17 January 2021
Diversion map
Customers can check the Glenmore Park diversion map for missed stop locations and diversion route.
Missed stops
- Glengarry Dr opp Westerly Way, Glenmore Park (Stop ID 2745202)
- Glengarry Dr at Saddler Way, Glenmore Park (Stop ID 2745155)
- Glengarry Dr after Bangaroo Ave, Glenmore Park (Stop ID 2745156)
- Glengarry Dr opp Cooee Ave, Glenmore Park (Stop ID 2745227)
- Glengarry Dr at Cooee Ave, Glenmore Park (Stop ID 2745239)
- Glengarry Dr opp Bangaroo Ave, Glenmore Park (Stop ID 2745142)
- Glengarry Dr after Westerly Way, Glenmore Park (Stop ID 2745143)
- Glengarry Dr before Coolabah Cres, Glenmore Park (Stop ID 2745201)
Nearest alternative stops
- Bradley St after Middleridge Dr, Glenmore Park (Stop ID 2745228)
- Bradley St after Glenmore Ridge Dr, Glenmore Park (Stop ID 2745238)
More Improvements for Clifton Park, Sanctuary Point - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release
13 January 2021
Council has recently completed a number of improvements to Clifton Park and the Dog Off Leash area within Clifton Park, Sanctuary Point.
Mayor Amanda Findley is delighted with the latest embellishments funded by Council that will benefit a range of community members.
“Sanctuary Point Men’s Shed have been a great help with constructing and installing dog agility equipment,” she said.
“Dog owners will also notice the installation of a dog waste bag dispenser and a dog ‘Rehydration Station’ within the dog off leash area,” said Clr Findley.
"The new picnic shelter and wheelchair accessible double BBQ are perfect for families and community groups who are planning to lunch in the beautiful outdoors.”
New directional fingerboard signage outside and within the park will help visitors to locate each attraction. The park has recently undergone an impressive transformation with the installation of a new, inclusive playground which is located close to the learn to ride area.
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| Sanctuary Point Men's Shed have constructed and installed dog agility equipment in Sanctuary Point’s Clifton Park dog off leash area. |
What's happening with the NSW Transport Museum?
Find out what is happening, that you and your family could go and see be entertained with any or all of this events:
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Monday, January 11, 2021
Have Your Say on the Future of Junction Court, Nowra - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release
12 January 2021
Shoalhaven City Council has received positive feedback from the community following the recent use of Junction Court for a Christmas event.
Council is now seeking community feedback on possible improvements to Junction Court in Nowra to enhance the use of this space.
The Nowra CBD Revitalisation Committee is preparing a grant application to attempt to secure funding from the NSW Department of Planning, Industry and Environment’s ‘Your High Street’ grants program to help improve and revitalise this important public space.
The public is encouraged to provide early feedback by completing a short online survey.
As part of the online survey, Council is asking for community input on what is important to you about Junction Court and feedback on the possible upgrade of the area.
The feedback will be used to inform the grant application that will be submitted by the end January. The outcome of the application will not be known until later in 2021.
This grant application is being prepared with the assistance and support of the Nowra CBD Revitalisation Committee.
For more information on the Committee visit Council’s website.
The survey will close at 5.00pm on Thursday 21 January 2021.
Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) Volunteers Required - Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention & Awareness Network/Illawarra-Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative
An important message from SSPAN Scroll down to see the call for volunteers from the Collaborative. Please send out far and wide to colleagues and friends too, who may be keen to make a difference by supporting the YAM program.
Cheers
Fiona
Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention and Awareness Network Inc:
VOLUNTEERS SOUGHT TO HELP DELIVER YAM IN 2021Are you passionate about promoting mental health, resilience and help-seeking in young people?Are you willing to volunteer a small amount of time to help deliver a mental health program in schools?
We are currently seeking enthusiastic volunteers to help deliver the Youth Aware of Mental Health (YAM) program in schools across our region in 2021.YAM is an evidence-based program which gets young people involved and talking about mental health through role-play and discussion.FREE TRAINING, EXPERIENCE AND SATISFACTIONBy getting involved you will gain:• free training in supporting the delivery of an evidence-based mental health program for young people;• experience working in the school environment with groups of young people; • the satisfaction of helping young people address their mental health;• a letter of reference outlining your commitment and duties.A SMALL COMMITMENTYAM is delivered in 3 parts: 2 - 3 hours per week, over 3 consecutive weeks. YAM helpers will help deliver at least one YAM program across the many schools booked in for 2021.LET’S GET STARTED!There is currently a YAM Helper Training session scheduled on Friday 29th January from 8.30am-12.00noon @ UOW Main Campus for 2021.To register for training, click here Click here or contact us @Suicide Prevention Collaborative if you have any questions.We are looking forwarding to working with you this year.All the best,Illawarra Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention Collaborative:
Contact details: Marie-Claude on 0439 450 989
Sunday, January 10, 2021
34th Upbeat Songs With John' at Bay & Basin 92.7 FM on 11th January 2021 & If you missed it - listen on the link Podcast:
Well, what a surprising night it was with a special Facebook friend song request, as well as that we provided you all with a great program included of many mixture of musical genres and singers. All of these songs provided such great entertainment for you, and any of your family and friends, listening to our 'Upbeat Songs With John' Radio Show at Bay & Basin 92.7FM.
This hopefully left you doing one or all of these following things, while you were being entertained: by clicking your fingers, clapping your hands, tapping your feet, humming, whistling or even singing along.
Tonight, for me, was an exciting program to provide to you, playing all these songs to you. So, is with great pleasure that I have presented to you wonderful audience another great 'Upbeat' show.
We thank the following audiences providing song requests, which was played during the show:
The Happening by Diana Ross & The Supremes song request by Joanne
Can you feel it by Jackson 5 song request by Bevan
And our special Facebook friend's song request was from the Hon. Member of Blacktown, Stephen Bali. He requested, 'Stop and take time to smell the roses' by Ringo Starr. As we didn't have this song, he chose 'Octopuses Garden' by The Beatles. We really were honoured that he took time out in his NSW Electorate of Blacktown (hopefully relaxing) listening to all the shows songs. We are so grateful for his warm comments of appreciation,after the song was played, 'Enjoyed the music - all the music being played. Well done. Great show.'
Hon. Mr. Bali had also Shared a post from 'Upbeat Songs With John at Bay & Basin 92.7FM' Facebook Page, on his own profile page encouraging others to listen as well. You can Click here to view Mr. Bali's profile page in the NSW Parliament. We further encourage any members from any tiers of government, to provide songs requests to our radio show.
Tonight's estimated audiences 300 Plus - based on 3 song requests played. Each song request represents 100 approximate listening audiences.
We hope you have enjoyed tonight's entire program
Tonight, was my 24th Live and 21st Solo live 'Upbeat Songs With John' Radio Show at Bay & Basin 92.7FM.......from E.S.T. 6pm to 8pm broadcasted live to all of you.
Thank you to all listeners of 'Upbeat Songs With John's 34th Radio Show broadcasted on 11th January 2021. If you missed it, you may want to listen to the podcast here (Part 1 & Part 2):
(you may wish to listen to other previous shows to do so click onto the above link and search for the relevant shows)
We have audiences listening within the Bay & Basin, Eastern Suburbs Sydney, Sydney, Greater Western Sydney (Mount Druitt, Blacktown), Melbourne, Queensland, France and the Philippines, internationally. If anyone is listening from anywhere else within our world, please let us know!
You may wish to listen to the next Show of 'Upbeat Songs With John' which will be on the 11th January 2021 at 92.7FM.
You may also wish to place song requests here or on 'Upbeat Songs With John at Bay Facebook Page at Bay & Basin 92.7FM' and send a message.
To tune into your radio on 92.7FM or go this website link to listen online to the 35th Upbeat Songs With John to be broadcasted on 18th January 2021:
Or you may download simple radio application on your phone, type in our radio station details and then click on it. Then off you go! No signed applications to worry about or complete.
And then enjoy the Show!
You may also click on the above same page for 92.7FM radio schedule programs, to listen to our other local radio shows.
Tonight's dedicated song was to Eileen from Bay & Basin area 'All I need is love' by the 'The Beatles'.
Surface Quality Improvements Completed at Bernie Regan Sporting Complex - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release
11 January 2021
Shoalhaven City Council is pleased to announce the completion of irrigation works at Bernie Regan Sporting Complex at North Nowra.
The installation was jointly funded by Council and the NSW Government with a total project cost of $240,000. Works included the installation of phone based smart controllers that can be programmed to optimise turf growth whilst minimising water usage.
This installation will greatly improve the surface quality at the complex which is home to both the North Nowra Cricket Club and Illaroo Football Club.
Shoalhaven Mayor Amanda Findley is delighted with the water efficiency improvements and the benefit to the sporting community.
“Improvements to infrastructure is essential to ensure these facilities can host high quality events and be utilised by the community all year round,” she said.
“Council is committed to securing investments in our region to improve infrastructure and ensure our community has the high class facilities they expect and deserve,” said Clr Findley.
This irrigation project follows on from other recent installations including Sanctuary Point Oval, Bomaderry Sporting Complex, Nowra Showground added area and Ray Abood Oval in Cambewarra all of which were co-funded with the NSW Government.
Further field works undertaken through the NSW Government funding included the installation of subsurface drainage at Ulladulla Sporting Complex and Sanctuary Point Oval. These installations allow for rapid field recovery following high rainfall events.
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The Girls of Guanabara - Skateboard Enthusiasts
While, in Sanctuary Point there is a campaign for a Bike Bump Track to be situated around the Francis Ryan Reserve, Sanctuary Point, we are providing an entertaining video.
The Girls from Guanabara are from Guanabara Bay, Rio De Janiero, Brazil. They have wonder techniques and tricks that they perform on a skateboard with quite ease. Maybe our skateboard enthusiasts may learn a trick or two from them or they may be able to perform same or better tricks.
Click here for the previous post
NB: this video was shared by one our bay & Basin community members
Thursday, January 7, 2021
Little Libraries Bring Joy of Reading to Holiday Haven Parks - Shoalhaven City Council - Media Release
8 January 2021
Visitors to Holiday Haven Parks can enjoy easy access to books thanks to recently installed street libraries.
All 12 holiday parks are a part of the Holiday Haven Little Library project. A collaboration between Holiday Haven and Shoalhaven Libraries, the street libraries are stocked with pre-loved books in a range of genres suitable for children, teens and adults.
Library staff regularly check the little libraries and re-stock with replacement books when supplies dwindle.
Mayor Amanda Findley is excited about the Holiday Haven Little Library project.
“This is a fabulous initiative that shares the joy of reading. People can simply reach in and take what interests them; when they are done, they can return them to the Street Library network, or pass them on to friends,” she said.
“The street libraries are a welcome addition to our Holiday Haven parks, giving visitors and locals access to more reading material, with the added benefit of regular re-stocking by our wonderful library staff.
“There are so many benefits for us all to read for pleasure, both young and old. Curling up with a good book on holidays is one of my favourite ways to spend a holiday,” said Clr Findley.
For the full list of Holiday Haven Parks view the Holiday Haven website.
Street Library Australia is a non-profit organisation with a mission to encourage literacy and community. To locate street libraries near you check the Street Library Australia website.
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