On a cold and very foggy afternoon, Rupal Rajani from BBC Leicester came to Oakham,
Rupal started her show interviewing Oakham Mayor Councillor Alf Dewis who is also the
Town Partnership Chairman and a lot more, then it was the turn of Councillor Joyce Lucas.
Before the interview, I spoke with Cllr Dewis and asked what hat he was wearing for the interview
he has so many other roles. I asked if he minded if I photographed him in public being courteous.
Although I could just snap away. I did not ask Cllr Lucas, she is so rude to me lately I not going
to waste my energy speaking to her. Cllr Dewis said I could not photograph him. So I was prepared
not to take the photos and then Cllr Dewis said he had changed his mind. That can only be described
as a power trip for him, which failed miserably for him. I found it rather funny when Cllr Lucas took her camera out and photographed him. I could not resist in telling her that Alf did not want to be photographed today!
I am pleased to say once the councillors departed, even though it was very cold every one
had a fab time in and around Gaol Street.
Those who did not listen or pop down missed a real treat Charlotte a 16 year old pupil from
Oakham School sang for the listeners live. her voice is very special. Oakham School will be
placing a link on their web site www.oakham.rutland.sch.uk and the BBC Leicester website www.bbc.co.uk/radioleicester.will also have a recording of the
show. The singing of Silent Night was a very moving and a peaceful song to hear in Gaol Street
remembering the tragedy that happened there this summer.
Rupal chats with Tamara from the new Arts and Craft venue,
Butter Cross House. http://martinbrookes.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/butter-cross-house-church-passage.html
Chatting with a customer from the Chocolate Bar www.echocolatebar.co.uk
This photograph also shows how foggy it has been here today.
The owner of the Chocolate Box Cafe chats to Rupal. The also
have a secret supply of the most delicious chocolates inside.
Kevin the gas man talks about his children's Christmas Toy Collection
Kevin has been collecting new toys for many years now, these are
passed onto families in need. He said he does not know who benefits
accept for one time when the CAB sent a mother around, when she had lost
every thing just before a Christmas, she took 3 presents for her 3
children, she could have took more but she wanted others to benefit
despite losing her home and all her belongings just before Christmas.
This years toys have been collected by VAR but I am sure if
you have a few more Kevin won't mind passing them on.
Kevin O'Brien Gas Services. 2 Gaol St, Oakham, Leicestershire, LE15 6AQ.
Tel: 01572 755535. www.kevinobriengasservices.co.uk Kevin has joined the
digital world and now has a web site.
Whilst Rupal was broadcasting she even found time to have her hair done
at Hair Worx Gaol Street Oakham 19A Gaol Street Oakham LE15 6AQ
01572 720 836
Rupal learning the dance moves, instructed by two members
of the Rutland Dance Academy www.rutlanddance.co.uk
Listeners would have heard Richard Adams was in the dog house
with his wife, I hope she won't be too cross with him as his further
delay was caused by me saying "there is an interesting man you must
chat to him" Rupal chatted to Richard a local armature photographer of
a professional standard. He chatted about his charity calendar.
He was clutching the last three, thousands have sold out this year.
supporting Cancer Research and The Church Preservation Trust
Time to get warm Rupal chatted with Carol the owner of the
Elephant Room in South Street. www.elephantroom.co.uk
Rupal at the Christmas Tree Knights Yard Oakham twitter.com/RupalR
Rupal chats with the owner of shoe craft and has polishes
a pair of shoes
76 South Street Oakham, Leicestershire LE15 6BQ
Mrs Wells from Oakham School talks about the the music and the
performance that the school produces, This includes the free concerts
held at All Saints Church Oakham, Wednesday Lunch Times.
Charlotte a 16 year old Pupil from Oakham School, filled Gaol
Street and Knights Yard with lovely song.
The owner of Pollen Florist Shop www.pollenfloristry.co.uk
O dear! that's me! I handed my other camera to one of the kind
production ladies and I can call it punishment for all those pictures
I have taken of others over the years.
Now Rutland County Council or Oakham Town Council this was
not a live interview. The BBC Solicitors are currently reviewing the
tapes for libel, slander and anything else... they should be
completed for broadcast by 2099 and to think Rupal only asked
me my opinion about our local councils....
