Radio Features

OK, we were warned that the strong winds would blow on Monday, but were we really expecting them to be that strong?

Ray's Racing Fork - just watch it move

After all the beautiful weather during February it really did come as an unpleasant surprise, but since then Spring has quietly crept back in and the Ray Clark Racing Fork has been back in action.

I am allotment man as you know, so the exciting show biz life that I lead will see me planting potatoes over the weekend.

Your story

Following HUGE popular demand, 'The Story That You Help To Write' is now included in the blog. Great story this week written by Harriet, Julie, Julia, Alison, Marilyn and The Story Lady - are you sitting comfortably?

The response to our daily story is really good. If you'd like to join in, perhaps by starting a story, then please do - just a few lines, that's all we need.

Claire Sawyer - our voice of the news

Say hello to Claire

Claire Sawyer is our 'Voice of The News' while Shani is on maternity leave (no news yet). Here's our 'on-air' action photo of Claire, apparently chewing on an iron bar.

Radio stars of the future

Thursday was a great day, teaming up with the future radio stars at St. Peter's High School in Burnham-on-Crouch (with hyphens).

Ray interviews some of the school report pupils

They took part in the BBC Essex School Report day and at the age of 15 they're already better than some people that you hear on the radio everyday!!

Elvis is in my building

I think I've found some treasure. I went exploring for something I can no longer find in our loft and there was a box of old 78 records that someone had given to me, including Hound Dog by Elvis on blue HMV 78rpm: ELVIS IS IN MY LOFT!

Tom's batty friends

Here's Major Tom....

"I've been hanging around this week with some batty friends - fruit bats to be exact. Loads have been born at Tropical Wings in South Woodham Ferrers; I'll be honest, I wasn't too keen on them, so I got the keeper to take this photo.

"Good news came on Friday... if someone ever tried to assassinate Ray Clark (it could happen), I've now learned some basic first aid.

"St John Ambulance are offering free courses on CPR and you get a free blow up doll - can't be bad!

Tom got to snog 'Ann'

"Next week Mr. Raymond Clark is not here on Monday and he's being very suspicious about where he is going, I'll try and get it out of him. Oh, and I have one or two surprises up my sleeve for one of the team, so make sure you listen in.......

And finally, this week's clues.......

Sweeping pastures = Broomfield
A feathered pig = Downham, near Wickford (but Henham would probabaly be a better answer)
A place where sheep should go, at least once a year = Sheering
Lorna Doone country = Blackmore (as in R.D. Blackmore)
From the top of the roof to the hole in the garden, maybe = Ridgewell