Ofcom, the UK Communications Regulator, today awarded 209radio (Cambridge) a 5 year FM Community Radio Licence.
As part of the largest roll-out of radio stations seen in Britain, there are now 99 across the country serving local geographic communities and communities of interest. More are to follow in this first round of the process with a second wave soon to start.
As part of the largest roll-out of radio stations seen in Britain, there are now 99 across the country serving local geographic communities and communities of interest. More are to follow in this first round of the process with a second wave soon to start.
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Ofcom, the UK Communications Regulator, today awarded 209radio (Cambridge) a 5 year FM Community Radio Licence.
As part of the largest roll-out of radio stations seen in Britain, there are now 99 across the country serving local geographic communities and communities of interest. More are to follow in this first round of the process with a second wave soon to start.
209radio has been broadcasting via the Internet in Cambridge since March 2003 and has grown from very humble origins. From a private living room serving the city's vibrant music scenes to an organisation gearing up to serve all who work, live and study in Cambridge, 209radio is now poised to make a real contribution to life in the city from new premises.
Founders Karl Hartland and Lucy Clifton say:
"2006 has already been a fantastic year for us: an immensely successful 10 day FM broadcast in February, nomination for a New Statesman New Media award for the 2nd year running and a move into new custom-built radio premises in the heart of the city. Now after a long wait, the efforts of hundreds of people and countless organisations, we have arrived!
We are a community development organisation who happen to use radio broadcasting as our primary tool. We exist to provide support and training for our community to make programmes relevant to them, gaining skills and making friends along the way.
Our main priorities are People, Music and The Arts and providing access to the media for those who may find it difficult to get their voices heard sometimes. We are going to be doing this in a beautiful, vibrant and sometimes complex city; long may we do so!"
209radio would like to formally thank all supporters and funders thus far, in particular Cambridge City Council Community Development and the Community Media Association.
Karl Hartland will be available for interview/comment until 5pm Friday 21st April and 9am-5pm Sat 22nd April.
Please use contacts details at the foot of this release.
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209radio
Community Radio in Cambridge!
Citylife House
Sturton Street
Cambridge
CB1 2QF
01223 488418
Ofcom, the UK Communications Regulator, today awarded 209radio (Cambridge) a 5 year FM Community Radio Licence.
As part of the largest roll-out of radio stations seen in Britain, there are now 99 across the country serving local geographic communities and communities of interest. More are to follow in this first round of the process with a second wave soon to start.
209radio has been broadcasting via the Internet in Cambridge since March 2003 and has grown from very humble origins. From a private living room serving the city's vibrant music scenes to an organisation gearing up to serve all who work, live and study in Cambridge, 209radio is now poised to make a real contribution to life in the city from new premises.
Founders Karl Hartland and Lucy Clifton say:
"2006 has already been a fantastic year for us: an immensely successful 10 day FM broadcast in February, nomination for a New Statesman New Media award for the 2nd year running and a move into new custom-built radio premises in the heart of the city. Now after a long wait, the efforts of hundreds of people and countless organisations, we have arrived!
We are a community development organisation who happen to use radio broadcasting as our primary tool. We exist to provide support and training for our community to make programmes relevant to them, gaining skills and making friends along the way.
Our main priorities are People, Music and The Arts and providing access to the media for those who may find it difficult to get their voices heard sometimes. We are going to be doing this in a beautiful, vibrant and sometimes complex city; long may we do so!"
209radio would like to formally thank all supporters and funders thus far, in particular Cambridge City Council Community Development and the Community Media Association.
Karl Hartland will be available for interview/comment until 5pm Friday 21st April and 9am-5pm Sat 22nd April.
Please use contacts details at the foot of this release.
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209radio
Community Radio in Cambridge!
Citylife House
Sturton Street
Cambridge
CB1 2QF
01223 488418