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VOLUNTEERS ARE ALWAYS WELCOME AT EAST COAST FM YOUR AWARD WINNING STATION. ALL AGES WELCOME SUMMER OPENNINGS AVAILABLE FOR ALL ASPECTS OF BROADCASTING INCLUDING PRESENTERS JOIN A TEAM GOING PLACES I
Join Gillian and Flora for mid morning 10-12 now under way! Call or text for a request all the usual numbers, great music and chat
Huge congrats to Team @ECFMScotland Great news! @fletchercharles twitter.com/ECFMScotland/s… Retweeted by EastCoastFMScotland
Nominated once again for The Princess Royal Training Award 2018 History for East Lothian 2 years in a row... let’s hope so #haddington #ELCouncil #elcourier
— EastCoastFMScotland (@ECFMScotland) June 18, 2018
@ECFMScotland Fantastic news. Retweeted by EastCoastFMScotland
@RadioWatcher Better paying attention to Community Radio #ecfm
Nominated once again for The Princess Royal Training Award 2018 History for East Lothian 2 years in a row... let’s hope so #haddington #ELCouncil #elcourier Retweeted by EastCoastFMScotland
Nominated once again for The Princess Royal Training Award 2018 History for East Lothian 2 years in a row... let’s hope so #haddington #ELCouncil #elcourier
We are delighted and very proud to make the following announcement Having made HISTORY last year by being the FIRST Radio Broadcaster in the U.K. of any kind BBC and Commercial included, being awarded the... facebook.com/ecfmscotland/p…
We are delighted and very proud to make the following announcementHaving made HISTORY last year by being the FIRST...
Posted by East Coast FM Scotland on Monday, 11 June 2018
Here is a link to those of you who may wish to book via Ticket Scotland for this gig t-s.co/80sgo Remember groups of 10 or more from East Coast FM t-s.co/80sgo
Thats the end of a fantastic week! 4 MAJOR events in 8 days, to add to the several before, with still a lot more to come this summer. East Coast FM participates in our Community FREE of any charge generally, there... facebook.com/ecfmscotland/p…
Thats the end of a fantastic week! 4 MAJOR events in 8 days, to add to the several before, with still a lot more to come...
Posted by East Coast FM Scotland on Sunday, 10 June 2018
The SFA McDonalds Community Sports Day @ Pinkie Musselburgh Team East Coast FM like all good occasions in attendance #ecfm #haddingtonevents #EastLothian #Tranent
The team down at Pinkie playing fields for the SFA McDonalds Community Sports day! Why not come along!
Join Gillian and Flora for mid morning all the usual numbers for a request. Find a waggy track for Flora give us a call or text
Good Morning FRIDAY and the weekend off and running. Join Nita & Ian at 7am for "The Only Way To Start YOUR Day" packed with different features and fun thru till 10am where the Day continues witgh Gillian Henderson... facebook.com/ecfmscotland/p…
Good Morning FRIDAY and the weekend off and running. Join Nita & Ian at 7am for "The Only Way To Start YOUR Day" packed...
Posted by East Coast FM Scotland on Thursday, 31 May 2018
Thursday, yes 'that' day again still you know no matter what day "It's the ONLY Way To Start YOUR Day". Join us at 7am for Breakfasrt with Ian to get another great veriety day underway. The 3 Craws joining us after... facebook.com/ecfmscotland/p…
Thursday, yes 'that' day again still you know no matter what day "It's the ONLY Way To Start YOUR Day". Join us at 7am...
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Mid week dateline : Wednesday 30th GOOD MORNING. Join us at 7am "To start your daythe only way" with Ian on ECFM. Today the Vet Malolm Corsar will be with us just after 9am. 'The Country 2' at about 8.30am and the... facebook.com/ecfmscotland/p…
Mid week dateline : Wednesday 30th GOOD MORNING. Join us at 7am "To start your daythe only way" with Ian on ECFM. Today...
Posted by East Coast FM Scotland on Tuesday, 29 May 2018
Join me on air now till 3 pm ! Call 01620 826444 or text on 07835 902030 to request or change the playlist
Good Morning, Tuesday and "no better way to start your day" than with us here at ECFM. Breakfast with Ian and a day of GREAT entertainment today with 'HAPPY TALK taking on the Tuesday Mid Morning slot for this week.... facebook.com/ecfmscotland/p…
Good Morning, Tuesday and "no better way to start your day" than with us here at ECFM. Breakfast with Ian and a day of...
Posted by East Coast FM Scotland on Monday, 28 May 2018
Join me Gillian and Flora for your Friday mid morning 10-12. Feel free to call or text to request or change the playlist
Friday Mayhem and the weekend starting now as it has for nearly 8 years on East Coast FM, not bad took Radio 1 the same amount of years to get on the samme page and catch up? &am "the ONLY Way to Start YOUR day"... facebook.com/ecfmscotland/p…
Friday Mayhem and the weekend starting now as it has for nearly 8 years on East Coast FM, not bad took Radio 1 the same...
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East Coast FM YOUR Multi Award winning Radio Station is PROUD to announce the RETURN by demand of LES McKEOWN''S BAY CITY ROLLERS FOR TWO NIGHTS, FRIDAY 29th MARCH 2019 & SATURDAY 30th MARCH 2019
TICKETS ARE ONSALE AT TICKET SCOTLAND ONLY JUST NOW 0131 220 3234 £23.50
Another fantastic gig from East Coast FM
Tickets will be on Sale at ECFM next week
This coming Saturday, 16th at 3pm see the WORLD RECORD ATTEMPT at THE SLOSH in Haddington . Part of the 700 Celebrations. In the Car Park by John Muir House entry from 2pm Music for the attempt and practice supplied by your very own Haddington Based East Coast FM. we will have all the relevant tunes.
ECFM already making history lets make more with a WORLD RECORD
We are delighted and very proud to make the following announcement
Having made HISTORY last year by being the FIRST Radio Broadcaster in the U.K. of any kind BBC and Commercial included, being awarded the Prestigious Princess Royal Training Award 2017, also the FIRST business in East Lothian and only the second Scottish organisation, that we have again been nominated and assess by City & Guilds on behalf of Her Royal Highness, Princess Anne, for the Princess Royals Training Award 2018.
From City & Guilds a wonderful Lady Debbie Betteridge who has amazing credentials*, came from London to talk with us observer what was happening and talk to members and families of our "Happy Talk Show" which is a team from New Beginnings.
* Debbie Betteridge :Safeguarding Consultant for the World Rugby 2015 and London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Safeguarding Development Consultant for Wembley Stadium 2017
Unbelievable to make even more history possibly once again in our County and in Broadcast Radio. Leading the way in Radio in particular and flying a flag for Community Radio in the U.K.
East Coast’s works with an amazing amount of individuals young and senior as well as a huge list of other organisations in East Lothian, Haddington and beyond helping individuals to realise their communication skills and confidence no matter what life issues they may live with, a list far too long to list.
East Coast FM after the success last year have worked with the Community Media Association to high light this Prestigious Award to Community Radio in The U.K.
We hope that we are fortunate enough to make the list to be Awarded this year once again
An achievement worthy of major acclaim in our County, Scotland and beyond as well as Broadcast Radio as a whole.
Thank you all for your continued support of your MULTI AWARD WINNING RADIO STATION
Having made HISTORY last year by being the first Radio Broadcaster in the U.K. of any kind BBC and Commercial included, being awarded the Prestigious Princess Royal Training Award 2017, also the FIRST business in East Lothian and only the second Scottish organisation, that we have again been nominated and assess by City & Guilds on behalf of Her Royal Highness for the Princess Royals Training Award 2018. Fingers crossed we make it, however to be Nominated is a success on its own!
From City & Guilds a wonderful Lady Debbie Betteridge who has amazing credentials*, came from London to talk with us observer what was happening and talk to members and families of our "Happy Talk Show" which is a team from New Beginnings.
* Debbie Betteridge :Safeguarding Consultant for the World Rugby 2015 and London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games and Safeguarding Development Consultant for Wembley Stadium 2017
Unbelievable to make history yet again in our County and in Broadcast Radio. Leading the way in Radio in particular and flying a flag for Community Radio in the U.K. East Coast FM's works with an amazing amount of individuals young and senior as well as a huge list of other organisations in East Lothian and beyond helping individuals to realise their communication skills and confidence no matter what life issues they may live with, a list far too long to list.
East Coast FM after the success last year have worked with the Community Media Association to high light this Prestigious Award to Community Radio in The U.K. We hope that we are fortunate enough to make the list to be Awarded this year once again
An achievement worthy of major acclaim in our County, Scotland and beyond as well as Broadcast Radio as a whole.
Thank you for your amazing continued support!
Here is a link to those of you who may wish to book via Ticket Scotland for this gig
t-s.co/80sgo
Remember groups of 10 or more from East Coast FM
tickets-scotland.com
80's Gold Tribute Night at The Haddington Corn Exchange, Edinburgh on the Saturday 3rd November 2018Thats the end of a fantastic week! 4 MAJOR events in 8 days, to add to the several before, with still a lot more to come this summer. East Coast FM participates in our Community FREE of any charge generally, there is the odd occasion extra and transmitter sound is required which we appreciate the help with.
It is with sincere thanks we thank the Gala Committees at the following towns. The start was WALLYFORD and thank you most sincerely for the invite and your very kind donationto us. On to Sunday at at the huge Poltonhall by Bonnyrigg and a honour to be invited into our neibouring county. Again sincere thanks for your very kind donation.
Onto the fabby Musselburgh where again a super day and it is with sincere thanks to Musselburgh for an unbelievable donation to help our mission.
Then Sunday and The Scottish Football Association and Mussulburgh Windsor Girls,along with the golden arches, McDonalds for inviting us to the Scottish Community Sports Day. THANK YOU ALL
Community radio is THE BEST way to kick start a radio broadcasting career. Some of our former presenters have gone on to work with the BBC as well as big commercial radio stations. If you fancy getting on air with us please message us here on Facebook.... you will be made most welcome!
TICKETS ON SALE NOW !!!!!
@ TICKET SCOTLAND and EAST COAST FM
By Phone to ticket Scotland 0131 220 3234 And Here at ECFM we can take Credit Cards but you need to bring it to our studios or catch us at a Community Event 01620 826444 for more info.Parties of 10 or More can book for a Discount ONLY at ECFM.
EASY PC, Haddington from Today (Cash Only)
A Sensational Night coming your way.
Watch out for the details on THE ULTIMATE 80's GOLD in November
Good Morning FRIDAY and the weekend off and running. Join Nita & Ian at 7am for "The Only Way To Start YOUR Day" packed with different features and fun thru till 10am where the Day continues witgh Gillian Henderson covering Anna for a few weeks. The weekend mood gerts into full swing here on ECFM. YOU will be made most welcome, pop by say hello, get a mention or simply a request and change our music selection, TRAFFIC NEWS will be very welcome 07835 902030. First hour today all RAWKKKKKKK
Thursday, yes 'that' day again still you know no matter what day "It's the ONLY Way To Start YOUR Day". Join us at 7am for Breakfasrt with Ian to get another great veriety day underway.
The 3 Craws joining us after 9am this morning not to be misssed, as well as 'The Country 2' around 8.30am. Traffic News, pop by say hello, get a mention or chnage the music choice its simple TEXT 07835 902030 YOU will be most welcome any time of the day
Mid week dateline : Wednesday 30th GOOD MORNING. Join us at 7am "To start your daythe only way" with Ian on ECFM. Today the Vet Malolm Corsar will be with us just after 9am. 'The Country 2' at about 8.30am and the first hour 7am -8am 'ROCK 'n' ROLL Classics Hour'
07835 902030 YOU Will be most welcome and join in why don't you?
Good Morning, Tuesday and "no better way to start your day" than with us here at ECFM. Breakfast with Ian and a day of GREAT entertainment today with 'HAPPY TALK taking on the Tuesday Mid Morning slot for this week.
Join us why don't you? Join in, it's very easy, TEXT 07835 902030 for a request, mention or simply a wee shout out. Traffic news will be gratefully recieved and YOU will be made most welcome.
Friday Mayhem and the weekend starting now as it has for nearly 8 years on East Coast FM, not bad took Radio 1 the same amount of years to get on the samme page and catch up?
&am "the ONLY Way to Start YOUR day" with Nita & ian on Breakfast YOU will be made most welcome and join in the fun. 07835 902030 that's tyhe 'one stop' text number for everything. Its all back this morning, "The Cheesy 2", "Be Ashamed", and "Hing on Tae Yer Simmit", we might evenmake 3 news breaks for once????
GOOD MORNING, that 'non day' again a Thursday still a great start to your day at 7am with the first hour @DISCO@ hits from Discoland that made the charts, Add to that at 8.30am "The Country 2@ and 9.30am "The SOPPY 2", join Ian for the "only way to start your day" at 7am. YOU wll be made most welcome. 07835 902030 for any reason, Traffic news would be appreciated. Come n pop in just say 'Hello@ after all this is YOUR Award winning Radio Station.
Join NITA E otoday for "Food for Thought" returning from her 2 weeks Road Trip with Irene Hopkins and her Rhubarb Cake recipe. On at 10am -mid day not to be missed !!!
A legend of Pop Dance visits East Coast Fm the mighty Jon Campbell of The Time Frequency promoting his new album which is available now. 10 years in the making, FUTURELANDS. We have a signed copy to give away tune to Steven Swindburns Old Skool and Anthems Saturday night to have a chance to win it 8-11 Available now on I tunes
TTF in Haddington ???? Watch this space
Join NITA E on Thursday for "Food for Thought" returning from her Road Trip with Irene Hopkins and her Rhubarb Cake recipe. On at 10am -mid day not to be missed !!!
So .... Mid Week, Wednesday and good morning to you join us at 7am for Breakfast with Ian "The Country 2" and "The Soppy 2" this morning and a lot more YOU will be made most welcome TEXT 07835 902030 to get a mention a request or just pop in a say hello.
well now Good Morning, where did that great sunshine go??? It's Tuesday and Breakfast at 7am is "The Only Way To Start YOUR Day", join Ian with the 60's first hour all songs that only made it to Number 2 in the Charts, around 8.30am "The Country 2" and 9.30am "The Soppy 2" both the legend that is Lionel Richie and a lot more besides. YOU will be made most welcome text for any reason 07835 902030
Another great day and outing for team ECFM. Those of the members who were able to attend and not at a Royal Wedding, thank you so much for your efforts, Pete the TShirt, Calum Stewart, Dave & Paul Vernon, Frank Mitchell, Nita E and Steven Swinburne and kids & Tim Redford.
Here's to Cockenzie & Port Seton Children's Gala Day this Saturday 26th feel free to join us there,s no Royal Wedding this day????
From the Twittersphere…
West Edinburgh delays 1755hrs... M8 very slow Newbridge to Hermiston Gait; City Bypass slow Gogar to Baberton; A70 slow Currie to Gillespie; A71 slow Hermiston P&R to Calder roundabout; Glasgow Road busy both ways between Newbridge and Ingliston. #edintravel
M8 J19 - J19(E) Kingston Bridge - Accident, 1 lane closed Westbound for up to 15 minutes has been cleared. #TSIncident
*CLEARED* 17:55⌚ #M8 W/B Kingston Bridge approach lane 1 is now OPEN after an earlier RTC. Traffic back to J17 Great Western Road but should ease. #Glasgow @ScotTranserv twitter.com/trafficscotlan…
❗NEW❗ 17:51⌚#M8 W/B Kingston Bridge approach lane 1 ⛔ due to an RTC ⚠️ Traffic back to J17 Great Western Road.#Glasgow @ScotTranserv pic.twitter.com/5nDV3PtUXT
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) June 22, 2018
M8 J19 - J19(E) Kingston Bridge - Accident, 1 lane closed Westbound for up to 15 minutes tscot.org/01c207188 #TSIncident
❗NEW❗ 17:51⌚ #M8 W/B Kingston Bridge approach lane 1 ⛔ due to an RTC ⚠️ Traffic back to J17 Great Western Road. #Glasgow @ScotTranserv
There's superstar young people out there (we're looking at you, Peer Educators!) and you should definitely nominate them for a Young Scot Award #YOYP2018 youngscotawards.com Retweeted by Young Scot
#RHSTravel UPDATE 17:22⌚ Congestion: #A8 Glasgow Road B/W outside @ScotlandRHShow E/B at Gogar #M90 N/B M90 Spur - Queensferry Crossing #M8 E/B J2 Claylands - J1 Hermiston Gait & #A720 E/B Gogar - Calder due to an earlier RTC at Calder @SETrunkRoads #edintravel
Sir Harry Lauder Road - @lynseygib at @forthone telling us of a broken down van heading out of town, traffic looks slow from Baileyfield Road most of the way to Milton Link. #edintravel
Glasgow Road very busy both ways between Ingliston and Newbridge, citybound queues from around RBS to Gogar / Maybury. No issues on St John's Road... #edintravel
Register your interest now for a rare chance to visit the top of the Forth Bridge! theforthbridges.org/news/view-from… Retweeted by Traffic Scotland
#M90 Queensferry Crossing congestion 17:16⌚ Fife bound traffic back down the #M90 Spur 🚗 #edintravel @TheForthBridges
Roads around Ingliston still very busy. Traffic is moving but quite slowly, as to be expected at peak hours, combined with show traffic. We are working to get you home safely but we urge you to drive with caution and follow the signs. #RHSTravel Retweeted by Traffic Scotland
Eastbound City Bypass still very busy Gogar to Baberton, delays out of South Gyle towards Gogar and Bankhead, long queues on Lanark Road West from Currie to Gillespie crossroads and along Gillespie Road into Colinton. #edintravel
That's all from us tonight, we're back again on Mon at 9 am. Have a safe journey home plan your journey here stge.co/3pXT30kCcdM #heretohelp Retweeted by Traffic Scotland
No updates received on those earlier collisions on Calder Road and Wester Hailes Road. Congestion does seem to be easing just a little but expect delays still on westbound Calder Road. #edintravel twitter.com/edintravel/sta…
So it looks like we have *three* collisions on the west of Edinburgh just now:
— Edinburgh Travel News (@edintravel) June 22, 2018
•eastbound City Bypass after Calder;
•Calder Road westbound at Bankhead roundabout;
•Wester Hailes Road southbound just after Bankhead.
Long delays on and around all these routes! #edintravel
M8 J17(E) - J16 Craighall - Accident, 1 lane closed Eastbound for up to 15 minutes has been cleared. #TSIncident
Celebrating three years of hard work and the launch of the #SNHReRoute report this morning with afternoon tea @TheBotanics #proudaspunch #yum ☕🍰🌳
As we move into the pyramid system for the coming season, we have set up a crowdfunding page asking for donations to help move the club forward. All funds will go directly to help the club #montheburgh justgiving.com/crowdfunding/m…
A90 / Queensferry Road still slow Quality Street to Barnton and busy citybound Burnshot to Barnton. Towards the Queensferry Crossing, long queues on the M90 Spur and A904 after Newton. #edintravel
M8 J17(E) - J16 Craighall - Accident, 1 lane closed Eastbound for up to 15 minutes tscot.org/01c207181 #TSIncident
To celebrate the Year of Young People 2018, @natlibscot are asking you to leave your legacy in the national film archive by submitting a one minute film showing what Scotland means to you! > rewards.youngscot.org/activities/253…
🐶 Retired police dog Mojo arrived in style yesterday in one of our helicopters for @raillive18 😎 🚁 Our Air Operations team surveys the railway by helicopter and unmanned aircraft systems (UAS or drones). Find out more ➡️ networkrail.co.uk/airoperations @BTPDogs
A720 Calder Jct - Baberton Jct - Accident, All lanes restricted Eastbound for up to 15 minutes has been cleared. #TSIncident
Well done to the young people shortlisted in our #YOYP2018 'If I were Provost' competition! TWO winners will now have the opportunity to promote their thoughts and East Lothian to the wider community through public appearances as ‘Young Provosts’. Winners announced next week!
Environmental Science & Technology student @AbertayUni gains paid placement with @BEAR_Scotland environmental team only halfway through degree abertay.ac.uk/news/2018/envi… #nottoolatetoapply Retweeted by BEAR Scotland
#RHSTravel UPDATE 16:48⌚️ Congestion: #A8 Glasgow Road B/W outside @ScotlandRHShow (more so W/B) E/B at Gogar #M90 N/B half way down M90 Spur - Queensferry Crossing #M8 E/B J2 Claylands - J1 Hermiston Gait due to an earlier RTC on #A720 E/B Calder @SETrunkRoads #edintravel twitter.com/trafficscotlan…
#RHSTravel UPDATE 16:04⌚#A8 Glasgow Road slow n both directions outside @ScotlandRHShow & E/B at Gogar#M90 N/B Spur - Queensferry Crossing slow #M8 E/B queuing J2 Claylands - J1 Hermiston Gait due to an RTC on #A720 E/B Calder (lane 2 ⛔)@SETrunkRoads #edintravel pic.twitter.com/G9jGiDvmvB
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) June 22, 2018
#M74 queuing towards the #M8 16:45⌚ before J1a Polmadie Road - J1 Kingston Bridge 🚗 @ScotTranserv
Significant traffic delays across west Edinburgh this afternoon after 3 separate collisions (eastbound City Bypass, westbound Calder Road and southbound Wester Hailes Road) plus Royal Highland Show traffic affecting A8, Newbridge and M90 (N) in particular. #edintravel
Please be considerate about parking - the library car park has disabled spaces which should be left free for those who are disabled. facebook.com/story.php?stor…
UPDATE* 16:38 ⌚️ #A78 between Skelmorlie and Largs is under temporary traffic light control 🚦 following an RTC involding a HGV that is off the road. recovery operations will commence later tonight Traffic looks slow in the area. @ScotTranserv twitter.com/trafficscotlan…
*UPDATE* 15:03 ⌚️#A78 between Skelmorlie and Largs S/B - there has been a RTC involding a HGV that is off the road. Temporary traffic lights have been set up to control traffic at the scene 🚦
— Traffic Scotland (@trafficscotland) June 22, 2018
Traffic looks slow in the area. @ScotTranserv https://t.co/XegGXIX9Wt
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