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The Gene Radio Show
Sunday, 4 December 2022
The Gene Radio Show, broadcast on 4th December 2022, was presented by Maxine and girls from Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Rangers. The programme focused on a festive theme, featuring a Christmas quiz and discussing various Christmas-themed games and activities suitable for Guiding units. The team also shared updates on recent and upcoming Guiding events.
The show highlighted the Inspire offer for Rangers aged 18-30 and mentioned The Gene Ranger unit. Maxine spoke about her experience attending camp in America. County news included a 'winter good turn' initiative to collect food donations, and there was discussion of organising activities with Brownies. Games suggested for units included 'Santa Says' and Charades, with Jody also contributing a game idea.
About this show
The Gene Radio Show was made by Girl Guides. It belonged to Girlguiding Essex North East: Guides from across the county joined Maxine J in the studio, a rotating team of young co-hosts sharing guiding life, community stories, and conversations with politicians and celebrities. For more than a decade, the programme put guiding on the air in the Guides’ own voices.
It began on Saint FM 94.7 in Maldon, a station which has since closed, and moved to Chelmsford Community Radio in 2015. On CCR it was on air on the first Sunday of the month, from 2015 until 2 August 2026, and the archive holds 133 editions. The show has now ended.