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The official Christmas FM thread

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    #2042
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,139 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Loughc wrote: »
    Sadly that's a common problem with with app/website. You could try and contact them on their website to let them know, but I doubt it's big on their priority list to fix.


    As for the same playlist each day at same time, I know the regular ChristmasFM one is different, but I imagine the classical one might not have as big of a pool of songs to play from so it might well be the same list.

    Yeah i suspect the classical has a smaller amount of content, hence the songs being repetitive.

    Most of the mucic/songs I know, but theres 1 or 2 I dont and have been going mad to find out what they are as I'd like to download them, hence the player telling the songs being played being something i've looked at.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2043
    DvB
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    Posy wrote: »
    Is the first song every morning 'I Got You Babe?' :D

    Its the classical/carols one I'm listening to, not Christmas classics!

    Its Handels messiah i start my day with more often than not.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2044
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,746 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    DvB wrote: »
    Yeah i suspect the classical has a smaller amount of content, hence the songs being repetitive.

    Most of the mucic/songs I know, but theres 1 or 2 I dont and have been going mad to find out what they are as I'd like to download them, hence the player telling the songs being played being something i've looked at.


    Try using Shazam to idenfity the songs, I always use it, handy app.


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    #2045
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,139 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Classical Christmas fm wasn't working at all today, tried it through 3 or 4 different apps but no joy. So im taking it as a sign to move on, until November anyway.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2046
    PaulT21
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭PaulT21


    DvB wrote: »
    Classical Christmas fm wasn't working at all today, tried it through 3 or 4 different apps but no joy. So im taking it as a sign to move on, until November anyway.

    Thats quite a depressing thought. Just had a try there also and tracks seems to be playing but no sound:(

    Still, I'm sure we will dip in often between now and November, if just to cheer ourselves up:D


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    #2047
    TRS30
    Registered Users Posts: 6,865 ✭✭✭TRS30


    DvB wrote: »
    Classical Christmas fm wasn't working at all today, tried it through 3 or 4 different apps but no joy. So im taking it as a sign to move on, until November anyway.

    Not working on the app for me either. All other stations working Ok.

    Just got a lovely blast of Andy Williams, most wonderful time of the year :)


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    #2048
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,139 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    PaulT21 wrote: »

    Still, I'm sure we will dip in often between now and November, if just to cheer ourselves up:D

    The classical (&carols) one is the one i'd dip into through the year moreso so I hope it gets sorted soon.

    Never listen to the classics one, and only really listen to the normal one when the presenters are live, suspect that'll be the same this year, on that note, sincerely hope they kick off with presenters online before the FM launch again this year, I enjoyed the extra few days having it on the background when WFH.

    Wonder will we still be WFH come November? :confused:
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2049
    TRS30
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    DvB wrote: »
    Wonder will we still be WFH come November? :confused:

    If I don't make back to the office this year I would't be massively surprised.


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    #2050
    DvB
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    If I don't make back to the office this year I would't be massively surprised.

    Even if things return to relative normality I think I'll be pushing for a WFH & office mix. i.e. 2 days a week WFH & 3 in the office or suchlike. I spend that much time visiting sites a full 5 day week in the office is rare anyway.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2051
    Loughc
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    DvB wrote: »
    Even if things return to relative normality I think I'll be pushing for a WFH & office mix. i.e. 2 days a week WFH & 3 in the office or suchlike.


    I honestly believe this will be the norm going forward.


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    #2052
    DvB
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    Loughc wrote: »
    I honestly believe this will be the norm going forward.

    I hope it is. At least we'd have something positive coming from this whole mess.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2053
    TRS30
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    Have already broached the subject with my boss. We are getting bought over in March and the new company have put out feelers on what people would like to do. I said 2 days in office (Tues & Wed) and 3 days at home. Will see if comes about however don't see why it wouldn't.


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    #2054
    Loughc
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    Have already broached the subject with my boss. We are getting bought over in March and the new company have put out feelers on what people would like to do. I said 2 days in office (Tues & Wed) and 3 days at home. Will see if comes about however don't see why it wouldn't.


    I agree with this even down to the day splits.


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    #2055
    TRS30
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    Loughc wrote: »
    I agree with this even down to the day splits.

    I think it will be a popular option alright.

    However the last 11 months have shown that my area can work 100% from home with no impact on productivity etc. Less time in the office lowers overheads and capacity issues so don't see why they wouldn't go for it.


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    #2056
    DvB
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    I'd love something like that, but our MD will be pushing for people being back in 100% of the time, its simply the nature of what we do that being together makes things easier unfortunately. I know some of the other directors (myself included) are more open to WFH though so its definitely a discussion we'll need to have, though I suspect the vast majority will be expected back in the office full time.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2057
    Loughc
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    I think it will be a popular option alright.

    However the last 11 months have shown that my area can work 100% from home with no impact on productivity etc. Less time in the office lowers overheads and capacity issues so don't see why they wouldn't go for it.
    And there's new work from home laws that now make it a legal right for the employee to do so if they can, and by now most companies can show they can.


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    #2058
    TRS30
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    Loughc wrote: »
    And there's new work from home laws that now make it a legal right for the employee to do so if they can, and by now most companies can show they can.

    That will be the ace up my sleeve, as they say, if they try to play hardball about coming in full time.


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    #2059
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,139 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Loughc wrote: »
    And there's new work from home laws that now make it a legal right for the employee to do so if they can, and by now most companies can show they can.

    Though are these not meant to come into effect until December at the earliest?
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2060
    Loughc
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    DvB wrote: »
    Though are these not meant to come into effect until December at the earliest?
    I think so, but our company was told that flat refusal to allow staff to contine to WFH would not be looked upon favourable in a labour court tribunal.


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    #2061
    DvB
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    That will be the ace up my sleeve, as they say, if they try to play hardball about coming in full time.

    I'll be using the same tactic. Though I know that the whilst we've managed to keep going through all working remotely there has been issues with some staff & collaberation across different disciplines has been nowhere as smooth as it should have been so reckon they'll use that as a countering tactic.

    As I said I can see the majority in our office coming back in, but am hopeful & reasonably confident I can avoid. I dont mind going in now I have my own parking space but would love to split it so I can avoid the commute 5 days pw.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2062
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,139 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Loughc wrote: »
    I think so, but our company was told that flat refusal to allow staff to contine to WFH would not be looked upon favourable in a labour court tribunal.

    ooh, thats interesting. gamechanger interesting.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2063
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,139 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Just to say, Christmas FM classical is back up & running!! So thats my WFH background music sorted for the afternoon when I get back from site.
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2064
    TRS30
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    DvB wrote: »
    Just to say, Christmas FM classical is back up & running!! So thats my WFH background music sorted for the afternoon when I get back from site.

    They must be following us in here :)


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    #2065
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,532 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    I damn well hope so. :pac:


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    #2066
    DvB
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    TRS30 wrote: »
    They must be following us in here :)

    I'd sent them a message anyway, just in case!
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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    #2067
    Loughc
    Moderators, Business & Finance Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 24,746 Mod ✭✭✭✭Loughc


    ChristmasFM have announced this paddy’s day they will be running a this is Ireland FM station for one day.

    A station full of Irish music, artist and Irish stories. This year it’ll be launching on a trial basis for one day. If successful it will be another branch next year on the app.


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    #2068
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,532 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Very exciting :)

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    #2069
    PaulT21
    Registered Users Posts: 687 ✭✭✭PaulT21


    PaddyFM, I'm not convinced:o


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    #2070
    Posy
    Moderators, Recreation & Hobbies Moderators Posts: 27,532 Mod ✭✭✭✭Posy


    Nothing will beat the 'real thing', to be honest!


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    #2071
    DvB
    Registered Users Posts: 10,139 ✭✭✭✭DvB


    Yeah, the Halloween, valentines etc versions don't really interest me to be honest, can't see paddy fm doing so either. It's just Christmas for me...
    "I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year" - Charles Dickens




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