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Black Diamond FM invites you to our charity Race Night at The Dean Tavern on Friday 17 March 2023. Join us for an evening of entertainment hosted by our presenters and volunteers, plus take part in pig racing (not real ones!), disco and fabulous raffles, all whilst helping us raise funds for Midlothian Community Media Association (the charity that runs Black Diamond FM). Under 18s are allowed entry with adult […]

MID MORNING WITH GEOFF RUDERHAM Nobby Clark is the original singer and a founding member of the Bay City Rollers. He's known for the early hit songs including Remember (Sha La La), Keep On Dancing, We Can Make Music, Manana and Saturday Night. His new single with West End star Jeff Leyton 'One In A Million' is out now. Listen to Geoff's chat with Nobby below. Black Diamond FM · […]

Pupils from Newtongrange and Stobhill Primary Schools took over the Wednesday Sport’s programme for a Christmas extravaganza! There was a mix of discussion, festive jokes, pre-recorded singing from the school choirs and dedications read out by the youngsters. Special surprises included a visit by Santa, the chance to visit Dalkeith Fire Station and free tickets for the National Mining Museum and Ryze.

CHRISTMAS HAMPER COMPETITION This competition has now closed and the winners have been announced. December is finally here and we are feeling in the festive spirit. We have two fabulous hampers filled with goodies to give away to two of our listeners! (1 per person)To enter the competition simply: 1. Answer the following question with "true" or "false": Jingle Bells is the most recorded song. 2. Email the answer, your […]

Children from Burnbrae Primary School will be singing Christmas songs on the Breakfast Show with Alan on Tuesday 13 December at 9:30am. This programme is now finished. Listen again is available below. Alan Thomson · The Black Diamond FM Breakfast Playlist- Christmas 2022

Our events team are out on the road and hosting Christmas light switch-ons around Midlothian. A special thank you to organisers in Dalkeith, Mayfield, Rosewell and Bonnyrigg for inviting Black Diamond FM, Midlothian's community radio station, to attend and celebrate. Picture highlights are live on the Black Diamond FM Facebook page.

BABES IN THE WOOD PANTO COMPETITION Black Diamond FM has two ticket's to giveaway to see Babes in the Wood by John Somerville. The traditional pantomime is performing at Edinburgh's The Church Hill Theatre on the evening of Tuesday 13 December 2022. WHEN: Tuesday 13 December 2022, 19.00pmWHERE: Church Hill Theatre, Edinburgh, EH10 4DR HOW DO I ENTER THE COMPETITION? Answer the following question: How many Babes are there? Email […]

BEAUTY & THE BEAST: THE PANTO COMPETITION Black Diamond FM has two ticket's to giveaway to see Beauty & The Beast: The Panto. It's a magical children's Christmas musical performing in Leith at Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal on the evening of Thursday 8 December 2022. Join Belle, the Beast, and a cast full of fairytale characters for a tale you will never forget. WHEN: Thursday 8 December 2022, 19.30-21.30pmWHERE: Leith, The […]

THE BREAKFAST SHOW WITH ALAN THOMSON The Mayfield Park People's Parish Project was launched last Tuesday at Mayfield Pavilion. It's a collaborative project involving Mayfield and Easthouses Development Trust, Traditional Arts+Culture Scotland, Culture Collective and the local community. Black Diamond FM was there and spoke to many of those involved. Listen to The Breakfast Show on 107.8 & 100.7 FM or via our website on Tuesday 22 November at 9.30am. […]