Ian's Blog

June 6th, 2010

Well it’s just a couple of weeks until the Sestrans Two Capitals Cycle Ride.  A 25 mile ride from The Glen in Dunfermline to Victoria Park in Edinburgh.�
I’ve now been out a couple of times with my biking fanatic friend Fraser who has been putting me through a tough training regime (with the occasional stop for an icecream).
I’m determined to show up Darren Stenhouse, who will be joining me for the event - he’s out on his bike all the time (so he would have us believe anyway).
It’s not too late to join us too and raise money for Maggie’s Cancer Caring Centre in Kirkcaldy or for the charity of your choice.  Enter online now at http://twocapitals.org/

If you’re not taking part, then perhaps you’d be good enough to sponsor myself and Darren by clicking here on our Justgiving page. http://www.justgiving.com/DarrensBikeRide2010

So here’s some pics of me in training from last week - I managed 26 miles, but had a very sore bum for the rest of the week!!

Ian

February 18th, 2010

Thanks to Kingdom FM Breakfast listener Bob Grindlay, who spent hours going through Youtube watching Dr Finlay  - we finally have footage of a young (!) Diane Lester playing the part of Mrs Connor in the iconic TV show.
Click on this link and forward through to 7 minutes and 30 seconds and see if you can spot her!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ylE1l8Pe3c8

Ian

February 9th, 2010

Just thought I’d update you on how I’m getting on with Alfie the Rottie from Second Chance Kennels in Thornton. As you know the team at the kennels are still hopeful that a home will be found for this gorgeous doggy - but in the meantime, I’m enjoying taking him for walks once or twice a week.
Today I took him for a ride in my car down to Ravenscraig Park in Kirkcaldy - both myself and Alfie have never been there. He loved the woodland and seemed to enjoy having a paddle on the beach.
Here’s a couple of pics showing Alfie - one with me not ready for the huge lick that he insisted on giving me.
Don’t forget to listen to Kevin every Friday, just after eleven o’clock, when Ena and Mhairi come in from Second Chance Kennels with another hound needing a home.
Ian

January 21st, 2010

Meet Kingdom FM Breakfast Show listener, Rita Rintoul who is so attached to her prized Ian & Diane Breakfast egg cup, that she took it all the way to India on a recent holiday!
Yes, while taking in the rays in Goa, her eggcup made it to the beach too - she only had to ask, and we would have been delighted to have gone with her! Maybe next time eh Rita?
Ian

January 13th, 2010

You may have heard me mention that I’m thinkng of getting a dog this year - and to prepare myself for the responsibilty, I’m spending some time at Second Chance Kennels in Thornton helping out.  This is a picture of my new best friend, Alfie the Rottweiler, and his best friend Tara (as like most women, reclining on the sofa).
If you think you could give either, OR BOTH, of them a home call 01592 771933.
By the way, I hope you like my wellies, I’m thinking of auditioning for a part in Emmerdale!

Ian

January 5th, 2010

Well Darren has been extremely generous with his clues…now let me help you see if the word in your head has been guessed yet, or not.

Remember, it’s just ONE word.

Good luck.

Ian

Box
Proposal
Cracker
Drill
Apple
Date
Meccano
Puppy
Divorce
Soap-on-a-rope
Visit
Coal
Torch
Baby
Cat
Cheese Board
Tooth
Pony
Workmate
Turkey
Makeover
Air Balloon Ride
Exercise Bike
Surprise
Tree
Hoover
Child
Reindeer
Kettle
Spade
Lottery Ticket
Goldfish
Wheelbarrow
Divorce
Chocolates
Kite
Sledge
Battery
Tarantula
Dishwasher
Bottle Opener
Tricycle
Tandem
Toothbrush
Gnome
Lawnmower
Teasmaid
Car
Tap
Ash
Engagement Ring
Wreath
Stocking
Hairdryer
Coffin
Choice
Diary
Scalextric
Hammer
Football
Parrot
Drum
Drill
Surprise
Ferret
Trumpet
House
Coal
Bic
Easter Egg
Rise
Lama
Holiday
Boys
Frog
A pair of Christmas tree earings
Bonus
Cracker
Kaleidoscope
Nutcracker
Silver Sixpence
Spaghetti Fork
Toaster
Dartboard
Snowball
Cactus
Canary
Peacock
Calculator
Pomegranate
Man
Hamper
Fiancee
Tie
Dictionary
Bible
Kettle
Surprise
Marble
Ewe
Plunger
Treadmill
Wellies
Goat
Hairbrush
Cookbook
Text
Gag
Iron
Fridge
Trinket
Tortoise
Orange
Calender
Apple
Tangerine
Teabag
Banana
Pear
Satsuma
Star
Trampoline
Cold
A set of pots
Rest
Snow Machine
log
Thank You
Present
I.O.U.
Diamond
Yo-Yo
Humming Top
Digeridoo
Shock
Girdle
Card
Partridge
Bed Jacket
Telegram
Jersey
Kiss
Dumpling
Toblerone
Balaclava
Sexy Lingerie
Disappointment
Sponge
Blanket
Duvet
Waterbottle
Throw
Poncho
Humbug
Cardigan
Tank Top
Boiler
Sledge
Stocking
Diary
Bib
Slippers
Hanky
Pettycoat
Tea Cosy
Pillow
Threepenny Bit

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November 16th, 2009

Youngsters John and Rachel Dorrian from Glenrothes have scooped a prize of £500 after seeing off other hopefuls at the Kingdom Shopping Centre’s Stavros Flatley Dance Off Competition.

Ian & Diane with the winning duo.

John (10) and Rachel (8) got three thumbs up from the judges, Kingdom FM’s Diane Lester, John Bell from The Kingdom Shopping Centre in Glenrothes, and Kenny Donally from The Rothes Halls.

Next up for the pair is an appearance next Sunday (22nd November) supporting the real Stavros Flatley from Britain’s Got Talent. Be there from 1.00pm - and see the Christmas lights get switched on too.

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November 12th, 2009

You’d think by now that Laura would be getting tired of our challenges to get her ready for her trip to Oz! - but she seems to be rather enjoying the experience.

Yesterday, she managed to pass the challenge of making some sort of tune out of a digeridoo.

And today she seemed very comfortable in her Dame Edna outfit  - and even read the news bulletins dressed as the Aussie housewife megastar.

To enter into the spirit of the whole thing, I dressed up as a cuddly koala! I think I look rather cute, and took of advantage of the moment by giving everyone who dared to venture near the studio a cuddle!
Thanks to The Chicken Shop in Kirkcaldy High Street for the loan of the fantastic fancy dress costumes. www.chickenshop.co.uk

Tune in tomorrow to find out how Laura copes with the final challenge of the week before she jets off!

Ian

November 10th, 2009

Our very own Head of News, Laura Haldane is jetting off to Australia for a month next week - so we thought on the Breakfast Show this week, we should prepare her for the trip. So each morning we’re having the ‘Laura legs it to Oz Challenge’.
Yesterday’s challenge was to name ten famous Aussies in one minute from a set of clues (for which six marks out of ten were obtained). Today we thought it was time for her to come face to face with some ‘natives’ from Oz.  Thanks to the friendly bunch at Fife Animal Park, Laura came face to face with Jazz the Cockatiel and ‘Stitch’ the Bearded Dragon lizard.�

Even though Jazz the Cockatiel likes to be kissed - Laura was having it none of it, but passed the challenge as she didn’t run out of the studio like a big girl!
Another challenge for Laura around 7.45am tomorrow.
Ian�