James Metcalfe is walking from Freshwater on the Isle of Wight all the way to Coburg in Germany , fundraising for Freshwater Independent Lifeboat and also The Lily Foundation.

To date James has only 267 miles (out of 711 miles) to walk. Today he has achieved the soaring height of 1875 feet in elevation and his epic fundraising has raised over £4000.

Vectis Radio Saturday afternoon crew have been chatting with James during his very inspiring journey.

To donate to his fundraising epic effort please go to www.givewheel.com/fundraising/13347/wight-to-coburg

www.freshwaterlifeboat.org.uk
www.thelilyfoundation.org.uk

Baron Strange and the Blackbyrds (Tom , Tom and Ryan) popped into the studio to chat with Kitty and Dave O about their debut album launch show on Saturday 13th June at Strings Bar and Venue in Newport. Starts at 7.30 pm .
Promo from the band -
This is it!
The big one!
Our most important and joyous gig ever!
Join us for an epic night of celebration and rock-laden glory as we victoriously launch our debut album in bombastic style at Strings Bar & Venue on Saturday 13th June.
Expect songs new and old, as we unleash an epic set of unrelenting indulgence upon you all. We will be playing the entirety of the new album, some old favourites, and perhaps a special cover or two.
We couldn't be more thrilled to finally be celebrating the release of this album and we cannot wait to party with each and every one of you.
Pick out your mightiest boots and your sexiest hat and join us for a night to remember!

Tickets are available directly from Strings bar and venue www.stringsbarandvenue.com

More information about eh band can be found on their Facebook page www.facebook.com/BaronStrangeandTheBlackbyrds
And finally some really exciting news - they will be at the Kashmir Café at the Isle of Wight Festival on the Saturday. www.isleofwightfestival.com