[commedia] Three Access Stations Launch

[Mary Dowson]

Re: Three Access Stations Launch

As one of those three  stations we at BCB have just been running around
getting ourselves on air so havenot stopped to look at the bigger picture
yet but yes  I think its a great reason to celebrate.We are having a 'soft
launch' period at the moment as we are broadcasting from a temporary RSL
site . We move to the NTL transmittter in April and, after the obligatory
two weeks  testing period we will have a big launch on April 20th.
 We do need to make sure that we talk up the Access stations ( and Community
Radio generarally) and have a high and upbeat profile as the gloves are
already off- has everybody seen the articles in the  Radio Magazine  this
week. -eg the Access Radio Pilot has been given as 'a sop to the Community
Media Association' ...'so called Comunity radio stations..'etc etc.  Classic
Howard Rose, just waiting for us to fall on our faces.
So yes lets celebrate.
Mary Dowson
BCB

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Subject: [commedia] Three Access Stations Launch


> ++++ CMA DISCUSSION LIST ++++
>
>
>
> Hi Everyone
> I know it's been mentioned, but here's another article.
> Surely a cause for celebration.
> Or are we all being a bit cautious?
>
> Good Luck to the 3 and the 12 to come!
>
>
> Access Stations Launch
> ============================
>
> Three of the fifteen Radio Stations approved by the Radio Authority
> for Access Radio pilot trials, have launched.
>
> The one year trials will allow the licensed fifteen to reflect all
> four of the home nations, rural and urban areas, including links with
> urban regeneration projects, services for ethnic minorities in the
> Asian and Afro-Caribbean communities, a wide range of age groups from
> children to older people, Christian based stations, and a range of
> financial models.
>
> The three stations comprise:
>
> Cross Rhythms City Radio - Stoke on Trent
>
> A Christian radio station for Stoke-on-Trent, reflecting the interests
> and needs of the local Christian community.
>
> Launched: 28th February
> Frequency: 101.8 MHz
> Contact: Steve Perry - 01782 642 444
>
> Angel Community Radio - Havant, Hampshire
>
> Providing entertainment, stimulation and information of specific
> relevance to persons aged 60 and above. Involvement in programme
> making by the target audience is encouraged and training workshops
> will be held regularly.
>
> Launched: 1st March
> Frequency: 101.1 MHz
> Contact: Tony Smith - 02392 483 806
>
> Bradford Community Broadcasting - Bradford Inner-city
>
> This project aims to give a voice to disadvantaged communities, help
> promote social inclusion and cultural understanding, as well as
> giving broadcasting opportunities for local people.
>
> Launched: 1st March
> Frequency: 96.7 MHz
> Contact: Mary Dowson - 01274 771 677
>
> Chair of the Radio Authority, Richard Hooper said:
>
> "This is a ground-breaking moment. These three stations, and the
> others that will soon follow them onto the airwaves, represent a
> pioneering experiment in not-for-profit radio. If successful, it
> could lead to a new tier of stations across the UK, finding new ways
> of harnessing the medium to serve local communities. As so often in
> the past, radio can demonstrate once again its ability to innovate to
> meet changing public needs while sustaining the best of its current
> and traditional offerings."
>
> from
> THE RADIO NEWSLETTER 08/03/02
>
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