Here at shmu, we have recently had the privilege of working with the fantastic residents of both Fullerton and Murrary Courts.
Over a period of weeks, our shmuFM Development worker and Community Media Support Worker had the pleasure of visiting both high-rises, getting to know the residents and working on a radio project with them.
At the beginning of the project, when we explained the residents would eventually be joining us in the studio at shmu for a live radio show, there was understandably some apprehension from some of the residents, having never done anything like this before.
After a number of weeks visiting the different buildings, reminiscing and putting the world to rights with participants, it was time. Everyone was ready for their live shows in our radio studios.
Fullerton Courts was our first live show of the two, presenting ‘Bingo, Prescription Drugs and Rock’n’roll’ We loved every minute of having them in to see us and we’re pleased to say that they did too!
They all did a fantastic job with Jane taking the lead on the desk. Hopefully they’ll come back and join us again. The group were pleased to give a special birthday shoutout to their own ‘Miss Moneypenny’ as they call her, Maria their financial secretary and keeper of the coin. Before long they’d finished their cracking show and were off to get prepared for one of their famous parties.
The ladies of Murray Court, or the Murrayites as they were also known, were just as fun!
This group had fantastic memories of Aberdeen and regaled their memories of going on nights out, to the cinema and much more. Margaret shared a fantastic story in which she got directions from Prince Charles at Balmoral!
They also have great fun in Murray Court with plenty of activities, fundraisers and meals to keep them amused.
We are hoping to snag an invite sometime.
Throughout our time working with these groups, it became clear that these buildings were little communities within the community of Woodside. There is a lot we can learn from their experiences over the years and what it means to be a community. The residents look out for one another, keep each other company and entertained.
Thanks to the residents of Fullerton and Murray Court for coming to see us, and the phenomenal shows. Hopefully we get to work with these groups more in future and get to keep doing brilliant projects like this.
If you missed the live shows, don’t worry you can still catch them by visiting our Mixcloud page, where you can find the groups shows and more.
