Podcast appearances and mentions of Tony Miles

GB2RS News Sunday the 21st of April 2024 The news headlines: Dr Stewart Bryant, G3YSX to continue as RSGB Board Chair The RSGB has vacancies for Regional Representatives The Radio Communications Foundation is recruiting new Trustees   The RSGB Board has met for the first time since the Society's AGM where three Directors were endorsed to serve as Nominated Directors on the Board and one was confirmed as elected unopposed. The new Board has chosen Dr Stewart Bryant, G3YSX to continue in the role of RSGB Board Chair until the 2025 AGM. You can find details of all RSGB Board Directors on the Society's website and the Board Liaison roles will be confirmed and added to the page in the coming weeks. Go to rsgb.org/board for more information. At its recent AGM, the RSGB was delighted to confirm the unopposed election of five Regional Representatives. However, there are still vacancies for Regional Representatives in Region 11, which covers England South-West and the Channel Islands, and also Region 12 which is England East and East Anglia. These vacancies will be filled by co-option until the 2025 AGM. If you live in one of these areas and are passionate about amateur radio, keen to support local radio amateurs and clubs, and have the skills to lead a volunteer team of District Representatives in the region, this could be a role for you! To find out more, please contact Tony Miles, MM0TMZ who is the Board Liaison for the Regional Team via mm0tmz@rsgb.org.uk The Radio Communications Foundation is a small charity dedicated to encouraging people to take up radio as a hobby or, in the case of youngsters, considering an RF-based career. The RCF is proud to sponsor Arkwright Scholars, work with the RSGB and Bletchley Park to deliver radio-building workshops and make grants for various projects around the UK. Further information is available via the RCF website at commsfoundation.org  The RCF is now looking to recruit a couple of new Trustees to help it deliver its aims. Applicants should have an interest in radio communications and be prepared to be involved in decisions over grant-making, delivering RCF projects and attracting charity funding. The RCF would particularly like to hear from anyone with links to secondary education in the UK. Expressions of interest and applications should be sent to rcfsecretary@commsfoundation.org preferably by the end of June. Following the introduction in February of the new Ofcom amateur radio licence conditions, the RSGB has continued to provide information and support to radio amateurs to help them make the most of the changes. This has included updates, club talks and a section of the AGM event focused on those licence changes. Go to the RSGB YouTube channel, choose the AGM recording from the ‘live' tab and then watch two sections. Firstly, the main Board Q&A begins just after one hour and eighteen minutes into the event and includes some licensing questions from members. Secondly, a section from just before two hours and thirty-three minutes focused entirely on the new licence conditions and included three videos and a full live Q&A with four senior RSGB representatives. The Society has also published a wealth of information on its website which you can find at rsgb.org/licence-review Nigel Limb, M7FFU, had a motorbike accident in 2015 that left him with permanent brain damage and partially blind in both eyes, but this didn't stop him from pursuing his childhood dream of obtaining his amateur radio licence. In December 2023 he passed the Foundation Licence exam. In the early 1970s Sue Jacob, GW7YLS was a shortwave listener and interested in amateur radio, but it wasn't until she retired and discovered that the exams no longer contained Morse code, that she decided to get more involved. Within 18 months she had passed all three licence levels. One of the great things about amateur radio is that it is accessible to everyone. The RSGB is celebrating this by collecting stories of radio amateurs who have passed their Foundation licence, or progressed through the licence levels, and are now discovering new aspects of amateur radio to enjoy. If you'd like to read more about Nigel, Sue and others, go to rsgb.org/student-stories and, if you'd like to share your story with the Society, email comms@rsgb.org.uk and the RSGB will use as many as possible. A new amateur radio Facebook group has been formed for those who like getting out and about in motorhomes, campervans, and caravans. The group welcomes all radio enthusiasts. To find out more, or to join the group, search for ‘UK Motorhome and Amateur Radio Group' on Facebook. SOS Radio Week is an annual event that takes place throughout May to celebrate the work of the volunteers from the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, Independent Lifeboats and National Coastwatch Stations around the British Isles. Members of these organisations save many people between them who are in danger along and around the thousands of miles of coastline and further out to sea. This year is the 200th anniversary of the founding of the RNLI and SOS Radio Week is being co-branded SOS Radio Week 200 for those operators that are supporting the RNLI during the event. Participants can operate from home, a public location, or a lifeboat or Coastwatch station, with the appropriate authorisation from the station manager. A commemorative certificate will be available to all official stations that record their contacts on the website together with awards for the top individual and club, or group, stations on each band from 160m to 70cm. Registration for individual and group operators is available via sosradioweek.org.uk International Marconi Day will take place on Saturday the 27th of April. Once again, the Cornish Radio Amateur Club is organising and running the event. Lots of amateur radio stations will be operating from sites that Marconi operated from or had a personal connection with. For more information, and to view a list of the stations that are taking part, follow the “International Marconi Day” link on the gx4crc.com  website And now for details of rallies and events Andover Radio Amateur Club Boot Sale is taking place today, the 21st, at Wildhern Village Hall, Tangley, Wildhern, Andover, SP11 0JE. The doors open at 10 am for visitors and at 9 am for sellers. Entry costs £2. The fee for a field pitch is £8 and the cost for a table in the hall is £10. For more information visit arac.org.uk Cambridge Repeater Group Rally was due to take place today, the 21st, at Foxton Village Hall, CB22 6RN. The event has been postponed until Sunday the 14th of July. For more information contact Lawrence, M0LCM on 07941 972 724, email rally2024@cambridgerepeaters.net, or visit cambridgerepeaters.net The Northern Amateur Radio Societies Association Rally, also known as both the ‘NARSA Rally' and the ‘Blackpool Rally', is taking place today, the 21st. The venue is Norbreck Castle Exhibition Centre, Blackpool, FY2 9AA. For more details contact Dave, M0OBW on 01270 761 608, email dwilson@btinternet.com or visit narsa.org.uk  Now the Special Event News In celebration of World Amateur Radio Day, Martin, OK1RR and Slavek, OK1TN are active as OL1WARD until the 30th of April. They are operating CW only on the HF bands. QSL via Logbook of the World. Paper QSL cards will not be available. DARC special event callsign DA24WARD is active until the 30th of April, also in celebration of World Amateur Radio Day. All QSOs will be confirmed automatically via the Bureau.  Now the DX news John, AD8J is active as HR9/AD8J from Roatan Island, NA-057, until the 28th of April. He operates CW, FT4, FT8 and possibly SSB, on the 80 to 6m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World, or direct to John's home call. TJ, PE1OJR is active as PJ4TB from Bonaire SA-006, until the 28th of April. He is operating SSB, FT8 and FT4 on the 40 to 6m bands. QSL via Logbook of the World. Michael, GM5AUG and Kevan, 2E0WMG will be active from the Western Isles of Scotland, with a focus on Barra and the Uists from Friday the 26th of April until Saturday the 4th of May. Worked All Britain hunters will be interested to know that the team will also be visiting Fiaraidh NF61, and Eriskay NF80, which have never before been activated. The guys will be active on the 2m, 70cm, and HF bands, as well as the LEO satellites, using CW, FM, SSB, and packet radio.  Now the contest news On Tuesday the 23rd, the SHF UK Activity Contest runs from 1830 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on 2.3 to 10GHz frequencies, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Wednesday the 24th, the UK and Ireland Contest Club 80m Contest runs from 2000 to 2100UTC. Using CW on the 80m band, the exchange is your six-character locator. On Thursday the 25th, the 80m Club Championship runs from 1900 to 2030UTC. Using PSK63 and RTTY, the exchange is signal report and serial number. The UK and Ireland DX CW Contest starts at 1200UTC on Saturday the 27th and ends at 1200UTC on Sunday the 28th of April. Using CW on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. UK and Ireland stations also send their district code. The SP DX RTTY Contest starts at 1200UTC on Saturday the 27th of April and ends at 1200UTC on Sunday the 28th of April. Using RTTY on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is signal report and serial number. SP stations also send their province code. The MGM Contest starts at 1400UTC on Saturday the 27th of April and ends at 1400UTC on Sunday the 28th of April. Using machine-generated modes on the 6 and 2m bands, the exchange is your report and four-character locator. On Sunday the 28th, the British Amateur Radio Teledata Group Sprint 75 Contest runs from 1700 to 2100UTC. Using 75-baud RTTY on the 80 to 10m bands, where contests are permitted, the exchange is your serial number. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA, and G4BAO on Thursday the 18th of April 2024 Last week saw a welcome return of sunspots but, unfortunately, it also brought unsettled geomagnetic conditions. By Thursday the 18th the solar flux index was back above 200, hitting 217. Compare that to the previous week's 131 and you can see that there is a lot more activity. But, with 12 active regions visible, it looks like we could be in for a bumpy ride over the next seven days. The Kp index hit five on the evening of Tuesday the 16th of April after the interplanetary magnetic field, or Bz, swung southwards, sparking visible aurora in the UK as far south as Dartmoor. This impacted the ionosphere, pushing MUFs over a 3,000km path down, with recovery not showing itself until 0930UTC on Wednesday the 17th. The 10m band is struggling to open at times, although you may find FT8 still passing weak signals. SSB operators might be better advised to look at the 12 and 15m bands which may provide richer pickings. Next week, NOAA predicts that the solar flux index may decline to be in the range of 170 at the beginning of the week, falling to between 135 and 140 at the end of the week. The risk of an M-class flare is currently at 75%, with an X-class event at 20%. Despite this, NOAA predicts the Kp index will be around 2 for all of next week. However, there is a chance that a flare and associated CME could scupper that completely. If we do get a coronal mass ejection, or CME for short, we can expect the Kp index to rise roughly 48 hours after the event, perhaps hitting 5 or more and possibly sparking visible aurora from the UK again. Overall then, it's good news on the sunspot front, but not so good for geomagnetic activity, which could see MUFs fall if any solar flares and CMEs come to fruition. And now the VHF and up propagation news from G3YLA and G4BAO The weather is likely to remain unsettled, despite temporary high pressure moving across the country this weekend. This may bring some Tropo, but it's a cold air high and probably not the best for enhanced VHF conditions, except for localised overnight or early morning temporary lifts.  The rest of the time, there will continue to be an unsettled flavour to the weather so this leads to the possibility of rain scatter on the GHz bands, especially if we get heavy April showers. This first weekend coincides with the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower which peaks tonight, the 21st and 22nd, so it's worth checking the usual meteor scatter frequencies. If you are not familiar with meteor rates and variations from day to day, then visit the excellent Radio Meteor Observing Bulletin at rmob.org which gives an hourly display from various locations around the world. You can find many other useful links to meteor scatter resources by searching for ‘meteor scatter' at rsgb.org The Sun has woken up a little since last week, and a few auroral flutter signals on the LF bands suggest we shouldn't give up yet for this spring. As usual, keep a watch for the Kp index going above 5. The late April period can provide some fleeting early season Sporadic-E events, especially for the 10 and 6m bands. A couple of weak 5MHz Sporadic-E critical frequencies were noted during the late afternoon on Wednesday the 17th on the Dourbes plot shown at propquest.co.uk For EME operators, Moon declination goes negative again today, the 21st, but path losses are falling as we passed apogee yesterday, the 20th. 144MHz sky noise is low but will rise to moderate by the end of next week. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

‘If we want society to change, we need to SEE the need; FEEL the need and be MOVED to respond in some way. What's more, those who we're moved to help, must be open to receive it.'

The resurrection sometimes feels too good to be true; sometimes fear, doubt, and grief can overwhelm us; sometimes ‘hope' and ‘promise' are harder to bear than ‘fear' and ‘despair'. Yet, if we look into the tomb, there's nothing there, but if we sincerely look for the Jesus, We WILL find him risen!

‘Let us recognise, and never underestimate, the power of love, prayer, nurture, faithfulness, and obedience in parenthood. Not only upon the life of the individual, but upon our families, communities and even the world.'

Let us not burn out, but burn brightly for the Gospel.If care for souls, we can love our neighbours as ourselves!

Revd Tony Miles: 'Surely God is with us?' Micah 3:5-12 by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

‘In our modern world, we're bombarded by negatives every day, but the trick is learning to break the cycle of negativity. Handing our worries to the Lord and trusting him a little more than we tend to do.'

Revd Tony Miles 'Step out of your comfort zone' Matthew 14:22-33 by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

‘Keep the faith if you are hurting, and when don't understand what's going on; keep praying, even when you feel like giving up; for those earnestly seek him and who trust the Lord, will, in time, experience his faithfulness and his steadfast love.'

The question of closing railway ticket offices has been in the headlines recently. Indeed, it remains one of the stumbling blocks to a settlement in the long running dispute between rail unions and train operators. One operator has already stopped selling tickets at discounted rates from their ticket offices for "same day" travel. This leaves travellers needing to use the internet or ticket vending machines to take advantage of reduced rates for same day journeys. We discuss what this means for visually impaired people with the help of Tony Miles from Modern Railways magazine. Meanwhile, on the buses, we report on a trial aiming to make bus stations more accessible. Transport for West Midlands has unveiled new smart codes at Wolverhampton Bus Station, giving passengers immediate access to wayfinding details and travel information on their mobile phones. To get an update on the trial and what it might mean for accessible bus travel in the future, we hear from RNIB's Robin Spinks and Gary Leek from Transport for West Midlands . Presenter: Peter White Producer: Fern Lulham Production Coordinator: Liz Poole Website image description: Peter White sits smiling in the centre of the image, wearing a dark green jumper. Above Peter's head is the BBC logo (three individual white squares house each of the three letters). Bottom centre and overlaying the image are the words "In Touch"; and the Radio 4 logo (the word Radio in a bold white font, with the number 4 inside a white circle). The background is a bright mid-blue with two rectangles angled diagonally to the right. Both are behind Peter, one of a darker blue and the other is a lighter blue.

God's nature must shape our faith. If it doesn't, and we're not living by divine (‘hesed') values, we won't find God in our worship, or know his blessing.

‘Being a relevant church isn't just about enabling the world to look in and listen, it's how we take seriously what's happening out in the world. John Wesley was outward-looking desperate to get the message out where people are, and to be relevant to their needs. Mission starts with looking and listening!'

‘For many Christians, the coronation of King Charles III is a powerful reminder of God's sovereignty and the Biblical call to pray for our leaders, who, though called to a particular task, are ordinary people underneath it all.'

Revd Tony Miles - 'Who Is This?' Sermon on Palm Sunday 2023 by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

Join Host Matt Daniel as he chats with Bearcat Legend Tony Miles about his journey from Mart, Texas to Maryville, Missouri to North of the border and becoming a CFL All-Star. Thanks for listening!

Beware that you don't let the darkness of fear compromise you, the truth is the truth. We mustn't be worried about what people think of or what other believers may think of us, what matters is what GOD thinks of us.

'We mustn't be deluded that we can map out our lives.'

Revd Tony Miles ‘A Step Too Far?' (Remembrance Sunday) John 15 by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

‘For time and time again in the Bible it's serious and whole-hearted repentance and prayer that dispels fear and also restores God's blessing, materially and spiritually - a blessing that is to be shared.'

The Queen, though, can't wear it forever. Neither can she take crown with her. There's an even more valuable crown awaiting her, and us too! It's the imperishable crown that's spoken of in our reading from Corinthians.

Whatever the grief, anxiety, or emptiness in our hearts, the Lord Almighty's rule will never come to an end. He has promised to be with us always, to abide with us to be our light and our Salvation. Jesus is our ultimate hope. Alleluia

Hear this this morning: However you are feeling, you belong to God, and you are precious to him.

‘Our job as Christians, is to be consistent in our devotion to Jesus, faithful in our wise witness and prayer, prepared for persecution, and to bear with separation if it comes.'

‘Jesus asks us all, ‘Who will go?'Don't leave it to someone else, for that somebody who may be doing the same! I believe, we've all been appointed together to GO! But will YOU accept the appointment?'

‘God knows the world needs grace in order to find freedom. May the Holy Spirit perfect us in love, that we may be his gracious servants and witnesses, who long for all to know the saving power of Jesus, & discover life in all its fulness.'

‘It's very easy to become self-reliant, to lean on our natural strengths and gifts; or to believe we have nothing to offer & couldn't possibly make a difference; In 2002 HM the Queen said, ‘I know just how much I rely on my faith to guide me through the good times and the bad. Each day is a new beginning. I know that the only way to live my life is to try to do what is right, to take the long view, to give of my best in all that the day brings, and to put my trust in God.'

‘What's the guiding force in our lives? Are our hearts cold, or warmed by the Spirit of Jesus? Let's to consider what's written on our hearts, and what comes to the surface when the storms of life come?'

GB2RS News Sunday the 22nd of May 2022 The news headlines: Platinum Jubilee activities High altitude balloon launch IARU Region 1 interim meeting It isn't long now until the RSGB's Platinum Jubilee activities kick-off. There is a wide range of things to be part of, from using the /70 suffix to creating something for the Innovation 70 competition or having a go at the WSPR 70 fun challenge. There is also still time to activate one of the seven special GB70 call signs. Details of how to take part are on the RSGB website at rsgb.org/jubilee. A team from hi-impact on the Wirral will be working alongside the Oaktree Multi-Academy Trust, a Wirral based group of schools, on a High Altitude Balloon launch. This is planned for Thursday the 26th at 11 am from a location near Welshpool. The frequency in use will be 434.250MHz USB. There will be RTTY signals and the flight will be SSDV enabled, so there will be pictures too. You can see activity on the day on Facebook at facebook.com/hiimpactconsultancy. IARU Region-1 is holding its Interim Meeting on the 23rd of June. As outlined in the recent June RadCom, feedback is welcomed on proposals for global HF band changes to accommodate growth in digital modes and related matters. The meeting will also consider a series of EMC and Spectrum topics. RSGB have a consultation page with the background and document links at thersgb.org/gb2rs/017. Feedback should be posted to the RSGB-Workshop forum groups.io/g/RSGB-Workshop. The Commonwealth Games will be held in Birmingham later this summer. It will see around 4,500 athletes from 72 nations and territories, compete in 19 sports across 14 competition venues. The RSGB has just published news of the various activities it is planning to link with the Games. You can get involved in one of the seven special event stations or gain one of two special operating awards. Find out more on the Society's website at rsgb.org/cwg. The New Zealand Amateur Radio Transmitters Society reports that their regulator has continued their 60m Sub-Licence for 5351.5 to 5366.5kHz. At the RSGB Regional Forum meeting on the 16th of May, the Regional Representatives elected David De La Haye, M0MBD as Chair and Neil Yorke, M0NKE as its Secretary. The RSGB Board would like to thank Mark Burrows, 2E0SBM and Tony Miles, MM0TMZ for their service in previous years as Chair and Secretary respectively. After two years of lockdown, the ITU building in Geneva is back in operation. 4U1ITU is on the air until the 3rd of June. A Stepp-IR is used for the 40, 20, 15 and 10m bands. A second transceiver is now also being set up for the 6m band, including FT8. And now for details of rallies and events  Please send your rally and event news as soon as possible to radcom@rsgb.org.uk. We'll publicise your event in RadCom, on GB2RS, and online.  Today, the 22nd of May, the National Amateur Radio Car Boot Sale organised by Dunstable Downs Radio Club will take place at Stockwood Park in Luton. Entry and car parking is £4 per vehicle and the gates open at 9am for buyers. Next Sunday, the Durham District ARS Radio Rally takes place at Bowburn Community Centre, Durham Road, Bowburn DH6 5AT. Doors will be open from 10.10 am to 2.30 pm, with disabled visitors gaining access 10 minutes earlier. Admittance is £2. There will be a Bring & Buy, RSGB bookstall and trade stands. For more information, contact Michael, G7TWX, 0782 692 4192. Now the DX news Fabian, DF3XY is operating from Mauritius as 3B8/DF3XY until the 2nd of June. Activity is holiday style on the 40, 30, and 20m bands using SSB and FT8. QSL to his home callsign. OG5O and OH2HOD will be active as OH0/OG5O and OH0/OH2HOD respectively from Lemland Island, EU-002, until the 27th of May. Activity will be on the 6 to 160m bands, using CW, SSB, RTTY, FT8 and FT4. QSL via Logbook of The World. Ryan, K0EFW is operational as S9EFW from Sao Tome and Principe until the end of May. Activity is on the 40, 20, 15 and 10m bands using SSB. QSL to his home callsign. Now the Special Event news GB6VER will be on the air today, the 22nd. Operated by Verulam ARC from the Durham District RC Rally. They plan to operate on the 40m, 20m and 2m bands depending on the noise levels on the day. More on qrz.com. GB1SCW to celebrate the work of coastal communities will be on the air from the 28th to the 31st of May. This event is also registered with SOS Radio Week. More information can be found on qrz.com. Northwest Group Amateur Radio Club are activating GB0AEL as part of the 90th Anniversary of Amelia Earhart landing in Londonderry until the 30th of May. See qrz.com. Now the contest news The 144MHz May contest runs for 24 hours until 1400UTC today, the 22nd. Using all modes the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Note that UK stations also send their postcode. Today, the 22nd, the First 144MHz Backpackers contest runs from 1100 to 1500UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Note that UK stations also send their postcode. On Tuesday the SHF UK Activity Contest takes place from 1830 to 2130UTC. Using all modes on the 2.3GHz and up bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. On Thursday the CW leg of the 80m Club Championships runs between 1900 and 2300UTC. The exchange is a signal report and serial number. Next weekend is the CQ World Wide WPX CW contest. It runs for 48 hours from 0000UTC on the 28th. Using the 1.8 to 28MHz bands where contests are allowed, the exchange s signal report and serial number. Next Sunday, the 29th, the 70MHz Cumulative contest runs from 1400 to 1600UTC. Using all modes, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Also next Sunday, the UK Microwave Group High Band contest runs from 0600 to 1800UTC. Using the 5.7 and 10GHz bands, the exchange is signal report, serial number and locator. Now the radio propagation report, compiled by G0KYA, G3YLA, and G4BAO on Friday the 20th of May 2022. Solar activity reached a new peak for this cycle this week, with the solar flux index hitting 180 on Thursday the 19th. This was partly down to the very large active region 3014, which is almost big enough to be seen with the naked eye if suitable precautions are taken. To put this into perspective, the sunspot number is 147, which is higher than the estimated smoothed maximum prediction of 115 for Cycle 25. Meanwhile, geomagnetic conditions have been favourable with the Kp index moving between one and three since Monday. This is all good news and is being reflected in the band conditions at the moment, with round-the-world echoes being heard on some DX signals. Make the most of them as there is the ever-present threat of X-class solar flares to contend with. Two active regions, which have already been emitting X-class flares, are about to rotate into view.  The USAF predicts that the SFI may stay above 175 until at least Wednesday, before declining into the sub-150 range. This is at odds with the NOAA prediction, which never really thought that the SFI would get to 180 last week. In other words, it is anyone's guess what we will get! Don't forget that Sporadic-E is also livening up the upper HF bands and providing strong short-skip signals. These can often link into multi-hop Es or join with F2-layer hops to give surprise long-distance DX that is hard to predict. We have never had it so good for some time and let's hope it continues into the Autumn when HF can really come into its own. And now the VHF and up propagation news. It seems we are in a typical summer unsettled pattern with areas of thundery rain and heavy showers drifting north from France. This will obviously keep rain scatter as an option. Summer can also be a time of strong Tropo, especially around coasts and over the adjacent seas. This is because a strong temperature inversion can develop over cool seas with areas of mist and fog at sea level overlain by warm dry air blowing off the continent. These paths are likely to persist over long periods, particularly across the North Sea, English Channel and Irish sea with extended options south across Biscay. To finish off we have the early stirrings of the 2022 Sporadic-E season, which is starting to show some promising signs, and not just on digital modes. A major controlling influence is often associated with the presence of jet streams nearby and the upper air forecast charts suggest that there should be some reasonable opportunities during the coming week. Don't forget that jet stream upper air charts are available daily with commentary on the Propquest.co.uk website. There is no major meteor shower this week, but we are at the tail end of the Eta Aquarids shower, which began in late April and is generally regarded as petering out next weekend. Eta Aquarids are associated with Halley's Comet. But don't expect to see the comet until 2061! The Moon will be waning throughout this week with decreasing declination and increasing distance as it moves towards apogee and that, therefore, leads to increasing path loss. Moon libration will be low.  This week's TK/HB9CRQ Corsican EME microwave DXpedition should enjoy favourable lunar path conditions if the weather cooperates. And that's all from the propagation team this week.

Don't try to map out what he wants you to do. Just step out, trust him, and follow. And, as you GO, I believe your role and future will become clear. What's more, you will be transformed and empowered to do just what he wants you to do.

The MESSAGE of Easter is Jesus is risen; the TRUTH of Easter is victory over sin and death; the GIFT of Easter is new beginnings and new life the HOPE of Easter is ultimate justice and a peaceful and joyful new creation.

‘God has made it clear that giving is costly. For God so loved the world that he GAVE his one and only Son. When we are willing to give everything we have to Jesus, it will overflow in the service of others – especially the poor.'

Jesus is still calling us to consider his radical kingdom. Calling you, me, his Church, the world! Unless we respond, we only have ourselves to blame.

‘What's Agape got to do with it? Well, EVERYTHING! It's at the heart of the Covenant prayer as Methodists that we pray each year... I hope we can seek to be perfected in love as a Church and as individual disciples'

The crowd sought to cancel Jesus.Eventually, they thought they'd cancelled him forever when they hung him upon the Cross, but he gloriously rose again and walked away. But Jesus is in the ‘forgiving business', and has the habit off seeking the lost and only walking away, when necessary - always with a forgiving and patient heart.

‘We don't have the same experience as Jesus…but those words of God are for us too. Hear them today, you are God's child, loved and with you God is well pleased. You are called by name, God is with you, you are precious in God's sight.'

The Covenant Service at the beginning of a new year, is set in the context of Holy Communion. Remember God's grace and forgiveness in Christ, Remember he will sustain you for the journey ahead. Remember his faithfulness to you, which can inspire our faithfulness in return.

'We don't just magnify the Lord through our worship in Church, but through coming alongside those who need us most! The compassionate rolling up our sleeves is also a sacrifice of praise!'

The government's 96 billion-pounds overhaul of the rail system in the Midlands and the north of England, including scrapping part of HS2, has been controversial. Tony Miles, contributing editor for Rail Business U.K., says the HS2 plans are a compromise and in some aspects short-sighted. But Seb Gordon from the Rail Delivery Group has welcomed the investment, telling Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the U.K. needs to build entirely new rail lines, especially to decarbonize the economy. Matthew Niblett, Director of the Independent Transport Commission, adds that rail travel has been a huge success story in Britain in the past 20 years. Now hybrid work means a complete rethink of fares is needed. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

This week I'm very excited to welcome professional poker player and the 2018 World Series of Poker Main Event runner-up Tony Miles to The Alden Report. Tony's story is a fascinating journey from drug addiction to poker superstar to American Ninja Warrior contestant. His total live poker earnings amount to over $5 million dollars. Whether you're a part-time poker player or an avid one like myself, or even if you've never played the game of poker before, you're not going to want miss this fascinating story of redemption and perseverance.  Thank you so much to Tony for joining us this week on The Alden Report.Follow Tony Milers on Instagram and Twitter:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonymilespokerTwitter: https://twitter.com/tonymilespoker  Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Front Row Benefits Getting any health insurance with optimal coverage at the right price requests an experienced agent. Our seasoned staff members are relationship focused and are here to guide you through what can be an overwhelming process without a helping hand.When it comes to your health insurance options, you deserve to be in the Front Row. Visit us for a FREE quote.https://frontrowbenefits.com/

May we not think of those who have died as ‘lost'. Lost to us, maybe. But may we recall Jesus's words, ‘No one has greater love than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.' Such sacrifice, I believe, is not lost to God

In this episode, Clayton welcomes long-time friend and first-time guest Anton Wigg! Anton is an incredibly accomplished professional player, both online and live. The guys delve deep into the psychology of the game and the importance of work/life balance before getting strategic on a big spot Anton played versus 2018 WSOP runner-up Tony Miles.For the best value in tournament poker edge anywhere on Earth, visit www.tournamentpokeredge.com

Let us love one another in such a way that there's ‘no night out', for those who are dreading the prospect of rough sleeping.

God has been faithful to us through this lockdown. We have witnessed that as a church! Many have found their faith has carried them through this time. And even when the worst has happened, Jesus has given us hope beyond the grave!

Revd Tony Miles 'Do What is Right & Not What is Easy' by Methodist Central Hall, Westminster

I believe we are all ministers of God's love. We're all called to let the Holy Spirit dwell within us, so that Jesus can reach out to his world through us. Don't let the rollercoaster ride of our experiences, distance us from the Faithful One who longs to bring healing, renewal, and to build his kingdom of love.

On the latest special episode of the PokerNews Podcast, Jeff Platt and Chad Holloway break down the latest stories from the poker world including Phil Hellmuth sweeping Daniel Negreanu in High Stakes Duel Round 2, Phil Ivey winning the $25K WPT Heads-Up Championship, and Brian Altman claiming his third WPT title. Other stories covered include what the Wire Act ruling not getting appealed means for the future of online poker, a chess grandmaster winning the first event of the GGPoker Super Million$ Season 2, and how the American Ninja Warrior prop bet between Tony Miles and Shaun Deeb turned ugly and personal. Finally, they welcome guest Alec Torelli, who talks about being stuck in Italy during the pandemic, his booming ConciousPoker.com training site, and the big hand he played against Chad in an episode of Poker Night in America in which he snap-folded a flopped set. Big thanks to the special sponsor this week in Elite Chip Care. Time Stamps *Time|Topic* 00:24 | Welcome to the show 01:31 | Teasing guest Alec Torelli of consciouspoker.com 02:44 | Phil Hellmuth sweeps Daniel Negreanu in High Stakes Duel 08:27 | Who should be Hellmuth's next opponent? 11:25 | Phil Ivey wins $25K WPT Heads-Up Championship 15:22 | Sponsor: Elite Chip Care 16:00 | No Wire Act appeal; road wide open to interstate poker 20:03 | Sponsor: partypoker's Cashback Boost & Magic Cards Promotions 21:00 | Brian Altman wins WPT Tampa $3,500 Main Event 25:20 | Guest Alec Torelli joins the show 27:41 | Training business consciouspoker.com booming 32:33 | Chad & Alec discuss big hand from Poker Night in America 39:33 | People lament about the hands that went wrong 41:28 | Torelli's future poker plans 43:58 | How to follow consciouspoker.com and Alex Torelli 45:30 | Chess grandmaster wins first GGPoker Super Million$ of Season 2 47:14 | Sponsor: GGPoker 48:11 | American Ninja Warrior prop bet between Tony Miles & Shaun Deeb turns ugly 59:50 | Bryn Kenney upcoming guest on the PN Podcast 1:01:05 | Will Wynn Millions hit guarantee? 1:02:46 | Resorts World Grand Opening

I first heard of Tony while following his epic run at the 2018 World Series of Poker. He had the run of his life and came in 2nd place in the world's most prestigious tournament and made himself a Millionaire. That's not where his advocacy and dream chasing stopped as he also went on to featuring on American Ninja Warrior. But all of this was only possible after he became sober and starting focusing on life goals instead of getting drunk or high. Hear his story!!!

Twitter Facebook Twitch Tony Miles (1955-2001) was Britain's first chess Grandmaster and was a unique individual in many respects. Here the guys pay tribute in their own inimitable way. 0:00 Intro 0:25 We have a new theme tune 3:49 Carlsen Invitational 6:14 Phil has a quiz 7:20 Tony Miles 30:15 Phil has a quiz answer 32:44 Christory (Chess the musical)

Twitter Facebook Twitch Now that the general format has been settled, the guys are happy to share the blame. Ongoing features from now on include Phil's quiz, a history lesson with Chris, and a stupid question from Jon. The coronavirus is starting to parade its devilry at sea: might it encourage a whole new generation of chess players? 0:00 Cold open: Neville Southall 4:20 Cold open: Phil's record against Wood Green 9:07 Intro 9:30 Phil has a quiz 10:36 Mike Basman 15:02 Chess on a cruise ship 16:31 Shall we do a Tony Miles special? (Update: We did! See Episode 14.) 20:14 Is chess becoming less fun? 28:14 Forfeited for wearing a watch 32:51 Are kids under too much pressure? 35:32 Ways to stop cheating 37:15 Christory (Deep Blue) 41:22 Jon has a stupid question 47:15 Phil has a quiz answer

2018 WSOP Main Event runner-up Tony Miles is Bernard Lee's guest.