John Burns looks in to the pages of a new book produced by the Merkinch Partnership, "Merkinch Revisited" which is a reprint of an almost lost social history of the area. A must read for anyone who wants to know who lived here and what life was like in the Merkinch in years gone by.

Available from The Merkinch Partnership via the Merkinch Technology Centre

http://www.merkinch.org.uk/

01463 240085

John Burns Talks to Annie Marrs about the Merkich's new arts venue. available for classes and events. Go to the opening Thurs Jan 28th at 6.00pm everyone welcome.

John Burns visits Merkinch Commmunity centre and finds out what's happening at rehearsals for this years panto Jack and the Beanstalk

Paul's Podcast on Invernes High School

Length: 4:59

I'm Paul and I attend Inverness High School. At my school we have a project where we grow our own fruit and veg then sell it on to local people, businessess and other projects across the Highlands.   This is my podcast on our very successful venture.   Enjoy!

Rebecca's Podcast on School Phobia

Length: 3:29

I'm Rebecca and my podcast is to give you a bit of information about people who suffer from school phobia and what triggers it.   Hopefully it will give you some advice on what people with school phobia should do and how they can cope with it.

Alaina Brandrick's Podcast on The Real Project

Lengh: 3:28

I am Alaina, a volunteer for The Meeting Place.  Helping out there is a lot of fun so I thought I'd tell you a bit more about it through my podcast.  

Could a Chlamydia infection affect you? John Burns talks to Alex Howarth about the work he does for the Terrence Higgins Trust and finds out how easy it is to get tested for the silent infection of Chlamydia.

To find out more call the Terrence Higgins Trust on 01463 711585 or visit them at Waterloo Place in Inverness

Audio Cast 12 mins

From mountain biking to panto from painting to radio shows, there's something for everyone in the Merkinch. John Burns talks to Anne Sutherland about what's happening in the Merkinch Community and finds out about how you can make things happen.

In this podcast John Burns talks to dawn Beaton of the Glendoe Tenants Residents Association about their work and the award they have won.

For information on how you can help improve your community click here http://www.tis.org.uk/ or visit Merkinch Partnerships office on Grant street.

Annie Marrs talks to John Burns about Arts in the Merkinch and eciting events coming up in the Arts in the Merkinch Festival.

10 mins Audio