So since last week I've had a meeting about the long-term funding for the station and done two full days of workshops. I've been teaching the students about Vox Pops and introducing them to the concept of interviewing. We incorporated a visit by 19 Natura staff - a natural cosmetics company that sponsors AfroReggae - into Tuesday mornings' workshops and got the kids to teach the basics of jingles and on-air delivery in 15 minute sessions. I have bought more equipment for the studio including a big clock and clipboards. I have also (thank the lord) had the chance to catch up on old emails and things to do!
AfroReggae have advised us to slow down with the project in order to take stock of what we've achieved and allow AfroReggae, as an organisation, to catch up. Although there's still a great deal to do in terms of compiling workshops and updating the website I am trying to heed their advice! We have a big strategy meeting on Wednesday when we will, as a team, decide the future steps of AfroReggaeDigital... We have reached a real turning point with the project. Everything so far has gone incredibly well and everyone is very happy - we must now ensure things carry on as such (which never fear, I'm sure it will!!)