Trust Jack Foundation Donations Needed

Trust Jack Foundation are looking for donations for their summer program. They help support young people that are suffering from a mental illness and their parents, family members, guardians or carers. Check the picture and see how you can help them out! For more information visit their Facebook page here

Recipe of the Week: Mince Pie Martini

Kick back after cooking for Christmas this week with the Mince Pie Martini! Ingredients for the mincemeat syrup 100g light soft brown sugar 50g mincemeat 2 teaspoons mixed spice Gently bring to the boil in a pan – allow to cool, before straining through a fine sieve or muslin if you have it. Retain theContinue reading “Recipe of the Week: Mince Pie Martini”

Recipe of the Week: Nancy’s Fruit Loaf

Ingredients 4 ounces margarine 1 cup sugar (caster, granulated, soft brown) 2 cups dried fruit/dates 1 cup water 1 teaspoon of ground ginger 1 teaspoon mixed spice 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup self raising flour (seived) 1 cup plain flour (seived) 2 medium eggs (whisked) Method In a pan put margarine, sugar, dried fruit/datesContinue reading “Recipe of the Week: Nancy’s Fruit Loaf”

Recipe of the Week: Spicy Roasted Parsnip Soup

The perfect thing to help heat you up this winter, our Spicy Roasted Parsnip Soup! Ingredients 2 tbsp olive oil 1 tsp coriander seeds, cumin seeds, ground turmeric ¹/² tsp mustard seeds, black pepper 1 large onion peeled and cut into 8 chunks 2 cloves garlic, peeled 675g of peeled,diced parsnip 2 plum tomatoes 1.2Continue reading “Recipe of the Week: Spicy Roasted Parsnip Soup”

Avondale Radio is coming to the Strathaven Reindeer Day!

Join us on Sunday the 11th December in welcoming Santa and his reindeers to Strathaven! The day will be full of music, rides, a Christmas market, and the chance to visit Santa in his grotto, all before the parade starts at 3pm, we hope to see you all there with our volunteers and tons ofContinue reading “Avondale Radio is coming to the Strathaven Reindeer Day!”

Recipe of the Week: Hope’s Shortbread including Vegan/ Gluten Free version

A simple easy recipe for all to enjoy baking and don’t worry we have a vegan/ gluten free version for you to try out! Ingredients 8 ounces plain flour 4 ounces rice flour 4 ounces caster sugar 8 ounces butter Method Sift flour into a large bowl and add in the butter in cubes. RubContinue reading “Recipe of the Week: Hope’s Shortbread including Vegan/ Gluten Free version”

Recipe of the Week: Aunt Jean’s Sweet and Sour Pork Chops

This week we have a restaurant classic for you to try: Aunt Jeans Sweet and Sour Pork Chops! Ingredients 1 small Onion, peeled and chopped 1 small Green Pepper, chopped 1 ounce Margarine 1 small tin Pineapple chunks – strained, keep the juice and make up to 1/2 pint with water 2 level tbsp DemeraraContinue reading “Recipe of the Week: Aunt Jean’s Sweet and Sour Pork Chops”

Recipe of the Week: Nancy’s Mud Pie

Ingredients 1 Small Cup of Currants 1 Small Cup of Sultanas 1 Egg 2tbsp Caster Sugar 1tsp Cinnamon Method Line a 10inch flat tin with shortcrust pastry (See below recipe or buy at supermarket!) Sprinkle dried fruit onto pastry base, stir together the egg, cinnamon and sugar, and pour over the dried fruit Bake atContinue reading “Recipe of the Week: Nancy’s Mud Pie”

Recipe of The Week: Carrot and Orange Soup

Perfect dish to help get through the cold weather this winter, try this simple Carrot and Orange soup! Tune in on Friday 8am-10am to The Breakfast Show with Kenny to hear the next Recipe of The Week early! Ingredients 1 pound of carrots, peeled and diced 1 onion, peeled and finely chopped 1 small potato,Continue reading “Recipe of The Week: Carrot and Orange Soup”

Avondale Radio at Strathaven Balloon Festival 2022

We are delighted to announce that the Avondale Radio Team will be attending the Strathaven Balloon Festival on Saturday the 27th and Sunday the 28th of August. This time bringing our new Avondale Radio Band who will include our presenters and team members Kenny, Nancy, Stevie Max, Alan & Louise Mairs playing a mixture ofContinue reading “Avondale Radio at Strathaven Balloon Festival 2022”