Tiny Pendle radio station attracts listeners from all over the world (From Lancashire Telegraph)
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Tiny Pendle radio station attracts listeners from all over the world
8:00pm Wednesday 31st October 2012 in News
By Peter Magill, Chief reporter
A TINY radio station, which broadcasts three times a week, has attracted listeners from Canada, Australia, and Malaysia.
Former Barnoldswick and Earby residents from around the globe have been tuning into West Craven Community Radio, which has just launched in Earby.
The volunteer team has also received feedback from audience members in Turkey and Bulgaria, as the internet-only outlet makes a bid for world domination.
Broadcast volunteer Lynn Harrison said: “In less than one month since its launch, we have attracted over 500 listeners, with people tuning in from across the globe.”
Bands and performers from the district have been given a showcase, with the likes of Tom Richardson, Sahara and Teaspoon, performing at the Technology Centre studios.
And community organis-ations, such as Earby and District Local Society, and Brain Tumour Support and Research Across Yorkshire, have been given spots to explain more about their work, through the station’s Monday, Wednesday and Sunday shows. Station supporters are staging a fund-raiser on Saturday, November 10, at New Road Community Centre, from 10am.
Presenters and volunteers will be hosting a mix of music and charitable activities, including a raffle and ‘choccobola’ for sweet-toothed gamblers.
Donations can be left at the WCCR offices, in Victoria Road. The station can be reached online at www.westcravenradio.com with the next broadcast scheduled from 6pm today, as Edward Johnson presents his show, The Third Man.
Extra volunteers will also be made welcome and those interested in helping, on or off air, can e-mail studio@westcravenradio.com or call 01282 844777.
