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Road Library BBC Club Takeover |
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| Paulette
and Khadijah working hard |
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Members
of the Compton Road Library BBC Club came together to create a two
hour live broadcast on BBC Radio Leeds.
They
wanted to reflect the artistic talent that the area has to offer.
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The
Compton Road Library BBC Club was set up in 2003.
It's
the first of its kind in the country and welcomes anyone who wants
to make radio, short films or web pages to be broadcast by the BBC.
The
BBC Club members decided that they wanted their two hours of radio
to reflect the range and depth of artistic talent the area has to
offer.
They
also wanted to highlight how difficult it can be to travel the road
to success.
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Here's
what some of the members had to say about the whole experience:
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"
It made me feel the BBC is more accessible towards ordinary
people like me. It gave the community a feel good factor and
it raised aspirations. People I bumped into said 'If you guys
can do it so can I' "
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"
It meant a lot to me to be invited to contribute as it showed
some confidence in my ability to make a positive contribution.
As an unemployed person, such projects give a sense of purpose
to life which can otherwise be in short supply "
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"
Most people that listened to it were pleased to listen to
a familiar voice and the guests were happy to share their
knowledge. The topics were down to earth which engaged the
local/wider community "
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Khadijah
Ibrahim and Paulette Morris were chosen to be the presenters on
the day.
Find
out what Khadijah hates
and
Why
is music so important to Paulette?
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BBC Leeds website
Broadcasting Centre
2 St Peter's Square
Leeds
LS9 8AH
(+44) 0113 224 7024
leeds@bbc.co.uk
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