14/01/2015
Louise White asks if Scotland needs its own national anthem, and if so, what it should be.
TOPIC 1: SCOTTISH NATIONAL ANTHEM
Yesterday, MSPs were asked to consider formally adopting Flower of Scotland as the national anthem when they were presented with a petition arguing that doing so would unite the country. But far from bringing the MSPs together, the petition served as a reminder that Flower of Scotland would not be everyone's choice. After considering the matter MSPs on Holyrood's petitions committee urged the Scottish Government to consider endorsing the ides of a Scottish national anthem - but were divided as to what it should be. The committee recommended ministers launch a consultation into approving a national anthem that would examine the arguments for Flower of Scotland as well the case for a new song by a modern composer. Any such consultation would also have to look at the merits of other existing Scottish Songs.
Louise asks: Does Scotland need its own national anthem and if so what should it be?
TOPIC 2: WOMEN EXERCISING
Sport England launched a massive campaign urging women to get active this week and an accompanying video that is a major feature of the initiative is proving remarkably popular. This Girl Can has been trending on social media and tells the 'real' story of women who exercise and celebrates their efforts whatever they may be. Sport England chief executive Jennie Price said: "Before we began this campaign, we looked very carefully at what women were saying about why they felt sport and exercise was not for them. One of the strongest themes was a fear of judgement. Worries about being judged for being the wrong size, not fit enough and not skilled enough came up time and again. This campaign says it really doesn't matter if you are a bit rubbish or completely brilliant."
Louise asks: What puts women off exercising?
Extra Question:
Unplugged Games - a club which celebrates board games has become so popular it is expanding to meet demand - we'd like to hear the last time you played a board game?
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- Wed 14 Jan 2015 08:50大象传媒 Radio Scotland
- Wed 14 Jan 2015 10:00大象传媒 Radio Scotland Highlands and Islands