November 29th

The last two weeks have been very busy with filming for a documentary that I am producing with Callum Farmer for our documentary module at university. We have done a interview with 2nd year presenter Stephen, who was very shy when he joined d:one but his confidence has grown. He is studying a media course and has hopes to work in the media in the future. We also filmed him and his co-presenter broadcasting one of their shows to use as well.

Lawrence is a first year d:one presenter, we filmed him to show what it is like joining the station and why it is relevant to people who don't want a career in media as he is studying a law degree. His radio show was also filmed t give action shots for the documentary. In addition to this we filmed Callum doing one of his shows in case we interviews him for the project.

November 22

Due to ill health I only did one of my radio show's this week, I didn't present the morning show to give me chance to catch up on rest. I have been working on getting members hoodies and onesies priced so these can be ordered, plus I've been looking into d:one t-shirts for the marketing team. The team have decided on purple so I've got acquire these.

Unfortunately I found out yesterday that I wasn't successful getting onto the Women in Radio event, but there is hope. I have been put on the consideration list for the next two events. I'm disappointed that I  haven't been given feedback, but this is because so many people applied. On the bright side, my university deadlines are in December when the event I applied for is and the next ones are in the new year, which will work out better.

d:one training and 1st solo show

On Tuesday we had the first ever d:one training day and it went very well. Members new and old learnt about how d:one works, the SRA, social media and benefits of volunteering. We had great fun doing a team building activity similar to 'Never Mind the Buzzcocks' guess the intro round. BUT the best part for me was a talk by Helen Grimes, Assistant Editor at BBC Radio Derby. This was a great insight into getting into radio and what radio stations want, that plus a chat afterwards with her gave me greater enthusiasm for a career in radio.

Then on Wednesday I had my first official solo show on d:one, it was scary starting the show but I finished feeling brilliant. The experience of finding content, practising using the studio and talking without someone to bounce off can only improve my radio skills. I can't wait to do it all again next week.

I changed my twitter handle during the week and spruced up my profile, go have a look @astin1992