Are You Carrying The Olympic Torch?

Having previously completed the Step Up training scheme with BBC London covering Olympics 2012 related news stories, I couldn't help but to smile while watching this video.

Carrying the Olympic torch is a once in a lifetime experience. Although I won't be applying to get the pleasure of being a future flame and taking part in the Olympic torch relay myself, I'm sure those who are selected to take part will be looking forward to the moment with great anticipation.

If you're taking part in carrying the torch, I would love to hear from you!

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I'm finished with the Beeb!!

It's once again been a while since my last blog post, but many things have happened.... Instead of writing a dissertation I'll cover each subject separately.

So what has happened?

The BBC Step Up scheme came to an end, and I got to find out what it's like when you have to explore journalism on a topic of which I struggled to find personal interest: Bicycle Polo.

On the plus side, the completed news story (which had to be linked to London and the olympics) was airred during drive-time on BBC London Radio.... I couldn't find the radio story, but this is the TV one also airred during prime-time:



Overall the 12 week experience was very rewarding, not only did I get to enjoy some great experiences, but I also got to meet some really great people. I would definitely recommend the BBC Step Up scheme to anybody interested in journalism.

I also got named as a star person on the scheme at the ending ceremony which was very humbling, especially as I was rather concerned that my personal fight to show interest may have had adverse effect on the levels of which I applied myself to the task in hand. But I guess my determination to do the best of my capabilty paid off...... Made me realise that endurance is definitely required in ALL aspects of life where we wish to achieve for the better.

Stratford 2010 Olympic Site Visit

So as previously stated, I am taking part of in the BBC Step Up scheme where myself and everyone else on the scheme receive training within journalism and work as trainee journalists, finding stories on the streets of London.

This week as part of the scheme we visited the Olympic site in Stratford, East London and learnt not only about the infrastructure of the games, but also various things surrounding it, including the regeneration of the area and what the plan is for the legacy of the games.

It was a very eye-opening day.... There are various things that I wasn't aware of, such as the plans for the olympic village to be turned into social housing and the administration centre to be later used as an academy. As well as the sports facilities that will be remaining open for cyclists.

There are negative factors surrounding the coming of the games, such as people having to move out of their homes etc and these construction costs must be coming from somewhere in a time of recession, but it was an overall cool and insightful day all the same.

Here are some pictures:

Beebed Out!!

Morning World!

I'm on my way to a video shoot that started a few hours ago so I'm gonna try and keep this short and sweet so I can get my arse down there.....

I'm really enjoying life at the moment, although it has endless struggles and I'm constantly feeling exhausted but the fact that I'm enjoying it makes it all worth it!!

I've started a new radio show which can be heard on Wednesday's on MelodyOne.Com from 6-8PM. Each show is also uploaded on to my Soundcloud in case anybody missed it or wants to listen again......


I'm having a great time on the BBC Step Up programme.... Last week I had a tour of the BBC London Newsroom which included sitting in the news reader's chair and seeing myself on TV!


I'll try to keep you all updated with what's happening with the Step Up programme as it seems to be the question I get asked most these days..... Let's just hope I can keep up with blogging..... I've not been too good at it lately!

It has been great fun in other areas though, yesterday (Sunday 6th June), I had the opportunity to sit in the BBC Radio 1 studio to watch them put out the Official Top 40 Chart Show..... Unfortunately the lovely Reggie Yates was off for a week and Usher had cancelled his interview but I still got to see the logistics in a professional set up with Scott Mills and his producers and broadcasting assistant..... Definitely a very valuable experience!

Not being sick of the BBC I also attended the BBC 1Xtra DJ Relay at Brick Lane on Saturday and got to meet some great people! I couldn't get a pic with everybody but I got some.....

But errrrr...... I'm running extremely late! Donaeo is expecting me to be at his I'm So Fly video shoot so I have to run...... Oh I'm also currently in the motions of putting together the next issue of Da-Mjuzik Magazine, be sure to keep passing through the website, although it's a monthly magazine, the website is updated more than you think!!

Wishing you all a good day and a very productive week

xxmwahxx

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