Fundraising – your involvement is vital for the continuation of Radio Teesdale
The facts are simple. Unless we continue to raise £60k each year (£5k per month) to cover basic costs then Radio Teesdale will cease to exist. Radio Teesdale has no long term funder or guaranteed source of income. We have no choice but to continually raise funds whether it is by advertising, sponsorship, successfully applying for grants, undertaking commercial activities such as training for businesses or completing discrete projects for sponsor organisations.
There is no mechanism for the station to run at a loss. If that such a thing were to happen services would need to be withdrawn.
Raising funds is not the domain of any single individual. We would urge all members with an interest in the continuation of Radio Teesdale to think about how they can contribute to raising funds. Over the years we have aimed to develop a wide portfolio of incomes to reduce the risk of reliance on any particular source. These are some of the areas where you can directly contribute to this important area:
Community Radio Projects
In recent weeks we have secured or submitted proposals to a number of organisations that will result in our running project which generally result in our creating programmes for disadvantaged groups or community initiatives. These are all very much in line with our core community values and objectives. We need volunteers to lead and/or work on these in order that we can meet our commitments:
Working with young people to record programmes about the TCR Hub
Working with young offenders at HMYOI Deerbolt
4 Programmes about the Barnard Castle Vision
Working with and producing programmes featuring the needs of older people.
Funding applications.
We have identified a number of applications that could provide funding for Radio Teesdale. We need people willing to work on completing the applications and then identify other opportunities
Radiothon sponsorship form for members
The Radio Teesdale Fundraising Radiothon runs from 12 noon on 27th November to 12 noon on the 28th November. We would urge members to pick up a sponsorship form and ask their friends, family, colleagues, etc to sponsor Radio Teesdale to “complete” the broadcast. Some of our members have already extended this idea and are raising money through organising and quiz and another is seeking sponsorship for having their hair shaved! You can pick a form up from the office or download it on our web site - http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/sponsorform.xls
If you are unsure about how you can help raise funds then please speak to either Peter Dixon, Katey Wallace or Charlotte Stow.
Training
We will be running a new 5 week training course for anyone interested in creating community group based programming. It will be from 10am to 12am each Wednesday morning from 13th January to 12th February.
The course will suit anyone new to radio interested in creating programmes featuring community groups or someone interested in supporting community groups and sectors of the community make programmes (like those mentioned in the “Community Radio Projects” above).
Community Festive Fayre 2009 21 November at Bishop Auckland College
Radio Teesdale has agreed to take a stand at the event which runs from 10am to 2pm. Can you help out? It’s a great opportunity to talk informally to potential new members and/or listeners. We could also arrange for some of those there to ring into the live shows running that morning.
Barnard Castle Christmas Tree Lights Switch On
Barnard Castle Town Council has asked Radio Teesdale to be involved in the event which takes place from 6pm on Friday the 27th November. Through our contacts at Sunderland Empire we have arranged for John Challis (Boycie from Only Fools and Horses) and Steve Luck to switch on the lights. If you would like to be involved, let Peter Dixon know.
Middleton in Teesdale Christmas Tree Light Switch On
Would you like to get involved in creating a special programme featuring the event on the late afternoon of Saturday the 28th of November? We would need someone to present the show from the studio and at least one person at the event. If you can help, please let Peter Dixon know.
New Concordia CD
Teesdale choir Concordia have released a new CD. We are in the process of creating a programme about it. Copies of their CD can be purchased (with the retail profit part going to Radio Teesdale) from our office. In a few days we’ve sold 6…they make a lovely Christmas present!
Christmas Programming
If you would like to make a special programme for the Christmas Schedule (live or pre-recorded) then please let Peter Dixon know. All pre-recorded programmes will need to be fully completed and ready for broadcast by noon on Friday the 18th December – which is only 6 weeks away!
Radio Teesdale Web Site
Radio Teesdale now has a Twitter Site with several tweets being added each day:
http://twitter.com/radioteesdale
The tweets are also instantly displayed on the home page of our web site.
Sunday, 8 November 2009
Thursday, 1 October 2009
Note to Members 01 October 2009
Radio Teesdale Radiothon Fundraiser – your involvement is vital for the continuation of Radio Teesdale
The Radiothon Fundraiser scheduled for the 27th and 28th November is going from strength to strength. Presenters have been allocated for all 24 hours and a sponsor has been secured for each hour. We are currently working on arranging for community groups to be part of each and every hour. It also falls on the Barnard Castle Christmas Light Switch On and we are going to be broadcasting LIVE for at least 3 hours from the Vision Box.
This is a great opportunity to involve a whole variety of members of the community in our activities. The reaction to date has been outstanding. First and foremost, however, this is a fundraising event for the station. Each month we have outgoings of £5k. Without this level of income Radio Teesdale will cease to exist. We can not run the station at a loss….so unless we continue to raise funds (which is becoming more and more difficult as public funds are less available) the stark truth is that we would go off air. We would urge every member to collect a sponsorship form from the office, or download it at:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/radiothon.html
and start collecting sponsors for the event. If you collect money in advance you can bring it into the office at any time and hand it to Peter Dixon or Katey Wallace who are keeping a record of monies collected.
If you would like to be involved in any aspect of the organising of the event then please let Katey Wallace know.
Autumn Schedule starts 19 October
Many thanks to all those who have already proposed new programmes for the new season. We will be having another series of folk/blues history from the team of Walt and Mick. Andrew Harrison and Sarah Fells are busily recording a monthly Book Programme.
The seasons throughout this next year are:
Autumn 2009 – 19/10/9 to 17/1/10
Winter 2010 – 18/1/10 to 18/4/10
Spring 2010 – 19/4/10 to 18/7/10
Presenters/members who haven’t done so already should confirm the continuation of their show, propose new ones or suggest programme time changes by Thursday 8th October, at the latest.
If you would like to join the teams presenting Weekday Breakfast, Saturday Breakfast or Drive Time then please let Peter Dixon know.
Broadcasting from the Vision Box a great success
We have now completed three full broadcasts from the Box. Each has been extremely well received by members of the public passing and calling down. Last Friday we held a coffee morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Together with one held at Enterprise House, we raised £215 through selling coffee and cakes made by members in just a few hours.
The next outside broadcast will be this Saturday (3rd October), between 9am and 12 noon, on Farmers’ Market Day. Good luck to Cat Chapman and Gary Burgham.
Training
We have now completed 3 of the 5 weeks of the current training course. This is being attended by ten new members who have been enthusiastic participants in the sessions. Check out the photos on the gallery!
Fundraising Soul Night
On Saturday 12th September Radio Teesdale and the Witham Hall held “A Solid Gold Soul Night.” Radio Teesdale Soul Show presenter Kevin Sowerby did a fantastic job spinning the discs. The evening was a great success and netted Radio Teesdale £139 towards our funds.
Radio Teesdale Web Site
Radio Teesdale now has a Twitter Site with several tweets being added each day:
http://twitter.com/radioteesdale
The tweets are also instantly displayed on the home page of our web site.
Congratulations to Alex James
I am sure that everyone at Radio Teesdale would like to join us in wishing Alex James every success in his new shows on Sun FM. It is a great achievement and very well deserved. Alex joined us when he was only 15 years old and proved to be a natural talent from day one. He will be presenting two 6 hours shows each weekend! Sadly this means that he will not be able to continue his Sunday lunchtime show on Radio Teesdale, but he will be back for various one off specials.
Passed the half way mark!
On the 27th September we passed the half way mark through our first five year full time license. Everyone involved in Radio Teesdale should take great pride in the many achievements reached so far. Well done everyone!
The Radiothon Fundraiser scheduled for the 27th and 28th November is going from strength to strength. Presenters have been allocated for all 24 hours and a sponsor has been secured for each hour. We are currently working on arranging for community groups to be part of each and every hour. It also falls on the Barnard Castle Christmas Light Switch On and we are going to be broadcasting LIVE for at least 3 hours from the Vision Box.
This is a great opportunity to involve a whole variety of members of the community in our activities. The reaction to date has been outstanding. First and foremost, however, this is a fundraising event for the station. Each month we have outgoings of £5k. Without this level of income Radio Teesdale will cease to exist. We can not run the station at a loss….so unless we continue to raise funds (which is becoming more and more difficult as public funds are less available) the stark truth is that we would go off air. We would urge every member to collect a sponsorship form from the office, or download it at:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/radiothon.html
and start collecting sponsors for the event. If you collect money in advance you can bring it into the office at any time and hand it to Peter Dixon or Katey Wallace who are keeping a record of monies collected.
If you would like to be involved in any aspect of the organising of the event then please let Katey Wallace know.
Autumn Schedule starts 19 October
Many thanks to all those who have already proposed new programmes for the new season. We will be having another series of folk/blues history from the team of Walt and Mick. Andrew Harrison and Sarah Fells are busily recording a monthly Book Programme.
The seasons throughout this next year are:
Autumn 2009 – 19/10/9 to 17/1/10
Winter 2010 – 18/1/10 to 18/4/10
Spring 2010 – 19/4/10 to 18/7/10
Presenters/members who haven’t done so already should confirm the continuation of their show, propose new ones or suggest programme time changes by Thursday 8th October, at the latest.
If you would like to join the teams presenting Weekday Breakfast, Saturday Breakfast or Drive Time then please let Peter Dixon know.
Broadcasting from the Vision Box a great success
We have now completed three full broadcasts from the Box. Each has been extremely well received by members of the public passing and calling down. Last Friday we held a coffee morning in support of Macmillan Cancer Support. Together with one held at Enterprise House, we raised £215 through selling coffee and cakes made by members in just a few hours.
The next outside broadcast will be this Saturday (3rd October), between 9am and 12 noon, on Farmers’ Market Day. Good luck to Cat Chapman and Gary Burgham.
Training
We have now completed 3 of the 5 weeks of the current training course. This is being attended by ten new members who have been enthusiastic participants in the sessions. Check out the photos on the gallery!
Fundraising Soul Night
On Saturday 12th September Radio Teesdale and the Witham Hall held “A Solid Gold Soul Night.” Radio Teesdale Soul Show presenter Kevin Sowerby did a fantastic job spinning the discs. The evening was a great success and netted Radio Teesdale £139 towards our funds.
Radio Teesdale Web Site
Radio Teesdale now has a Twitter Site with several tweets being added each day:
http://twitter.com/radioteesdale
The tweets are also instantly displayed on the home page of our web site.
Congratulations to Alex James
I am sure that everyone at Radio Teesdale would like to join us in wishing Alex James every success in his new shows on Sun FM. It is a great achievement and very well deserved. Alex joined us when he was only 15 years old and proved to be a natural talent from day one. He will be presenting two 6 hours shows each weekend! Sadly this means that he will not be able to continue his Sunday lunchtime show on Radio Teesdale, but he will be back for various one off specials.
Passed the half way mark!
On the 27th September we passed the half way mark through our first five year full time license. Everyone involved in Radio Teesdale should take great pride in the many achievements reached so far. Well done everyone!
Friday, 24 July 2009
Note to Active Members 24 July 2009
New Summer Schedule underway
The Summer 2009 season on Radio Teesdale is now well underway. Congratulations and good wishes to presenters in new live shows Dave Chippy Chipchase for his new “Metal Gods Rock Show” (Monday 7pm to 9pm), Martin Cluderay (Drive Time Wednesday 5pm to 7pm) and Andy Leitch (Monday Breakfast Show 7.30am to 9.00am). Also, Michelle Grancourt has already produced two pilot programmes called "Teesdale Playlist" and "Ska Top" with more planned. Well done Michelle. Several of the repeat shows have changed times so check out the schedule for more information:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/schedule.html
The seasons throughout this next year are:
Autumn 2009 – 19/10/9 to 17/1/10
Winter 2010 – 18/1/10 to 18/4/10
Spring 2010 – 19/4/10 to 18/7/10
Presenting Opportunities
With the holiday season well and truly upon us there are lots of opportunities to stand in and do a programme that you normally would be able to commit to for a full season. Let Peter Dixon know if you would like to do some different shows. Specific opportunities include:
Breakfast Show – Wednesday 5th August (7.30am to 9.00am)
Drivetime – Wednesday 5th August (5.00pm to 7.00pm)
Breakfast Show – Wednesday 12th August (7.30am to 9.00am)
Saturday Edition – Saturday 15th August (10.00am to 12.00noon)
Drivetime – Wednesday 19th August (5.00pm to 7.00pm)
Breakfast Show – Wednesday 19th August (7.30am to 9.00am)
Saturday Edition – Saturday 22nd August (10.00am to 12.00noon)
Breakfast Show – Wednesday 26th August (7.30am to 9.00am)
Sunday Morning Review – Sunday 6th September (9.00am to 11.00am)
Sunday Morning Review – Sunday 13th September (9.00am to 11.00am)
Breakfast Shows alternate Thursdays (7.30am to 9.00am)
Outside Broadcasts coming soon!!!
The mobile studio equipment purchased by the Barnard Castle Vision has been arrived and is in the process of being commissioned. The studios have been re-wired to allow outside broadcasts to “play” through the desks. During this week Durham Net finished off all the internet connections and we did a trial broadcast to the studios from the Vision Box in Galgate. It worked perfectly! We hope to be broadcasting programmes from “The Box” in the near future. If you would like to get involved in producing outside broadcast programmes then please let Peter Dixon know. We are looking for people to get involved in setting up the equipment, making sure everything is working ok in the studio and scheduling and coordinating all the programmes and events.
Summer Food Festival Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August
The two day festival takes place at Thorpe Farm, Greta Bridge just off the A66. Several Radio Teesdale presenters have been asked by the organisers to host various events. The Barnard Castle Guild have very kindly offered to let Radio Teesdale have a corner of their stand in order that we can sell our merchandise and promote Radio Teesdale. If you would like to get involved (it gives you free entry!) then let Peter Dixon know.
Fundraising Soul Night
On Saturday 12th September Radio Teesdale and the Witham Hall are jointly holding “A Solid Gold Soul Night.” Radio Teesdale Soul Show presenter Kevin Sowerby will be getting everyone dancing the night away to soul, classic Motown, Atlantic and Stax. Live music will be provided by the Funk Soul Brothers lead by local singer Tom Richardson before band members depart for college and university. Put the date in your diary. Ticket information will follow shortly. Let Peter Dixon know if you’d like to help out in the organising of the event.
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Radio Teesdale is delighted to be supporting Macmillan Cancer Support’s “Feel Good! World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” on the 25th September. The idea is to get your friends, family or colleagues together to share coffee and cake. And don’t forget to donate. Radio Teesdale is planning on hosting coffee morning in the centre of Barnard Castle as we broadcast an extended lunch time programme (11am to 1pm) live from the Barnard Castle Vision Box in Galgate. At the same time we will be holding a coffee morning, with the Enterprise House Team, at the reception at Enterprise House. If you would like to get involved in any capacity then please let Peter Dixon know.
Training
We have now completed two weeks of the “Introduction to Studio Presentation and Audio Production Course.” It’s a great bunch of new members who are all doing extremely well on the course. Many thanks to Malcy and Andrew Harrison for helping out on the running of the sessions and acting as a mentor to may of the new members. Watch out for photos coming shortly on the web site.
The training course quickly became oversubscribed so we have decided to run a 5 week course from the 16th September (Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm). If you, or someone you know, would like to get involved then please let Peter Dixon know.
Radio Teesdale Web Site
The Radio Teesdale web site is constantly being updated with new information. Chris Ord does a fantastic job. With great design flair he very quickly updates the site with material he is sent. Things posted since our last e-newsletter that you may have missed include:
Our 2nd Annual report to Ofcom:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/ofcom.html
The minutes of the last AGM:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/agmminutes.html
Information on other interests/roles that the Radio Teesdale Board Members have:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/boardmembers.html
Details of the top 20 Listen Again Features over the last year:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/listenagain.html
Competition Page - Where listeners can enter competitions without having an email:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/competitions.html
Competition winners’ page:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/competitionwinners.html
Our Policy page. This page has been in place for some time but we are constantly updating it. A Policy Document of Radio Teesdale’s Adverting Policy will be posted next week:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/policydocuments.html
T-Shirts for Sale
Now that Summer is with us and the days are warmer…it’s time to wear your T-Shirts! Radio Teesdale T-Shirts are available in Small, Large and Extra-Large priced at £10 each. Available from the Radio Teesdale Office.
The Summer 2009 season on Radio Teesdale is now well underway. Congratulations and good wishes to presenters in new live shows Dave Chippy Chipchase for his new “Metal Gods Rock Show” (Monday 7pm to 9pm), Martin Cluderay (Drive Time Wednesday 5pm to 7pm) and Andy Leitch (Monday Breakfast Show 7.30am to 9.00am). Also, Michelle Grancourt has already produced two pilot programmes called "Teesdale Playlist" and "Ska Top" with more planned. Well done Michelle. Several of the repeat shows have changed times so check out the schedule for more information:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/schedule.html
The seasons throughout this next year are:
Autumn 2009 – 19/10/9 to 17/1/10
Winter 2010 – 18/1/10 to 18/4/10
Spring 2010 – 19/4/10 to 18/7/10
Presenting Opportunities
With the holiday season well and truly upon us there are lots of opportunities to stand in and do a programme that you normally would be able to commit to for a full season. Let Peter Dixon know if you would like to do some different shows. Specific opportunities include:
Breakfast Show – Wednesday 5th August (7.30am to 9.00am)
Drivetime – Wednesday 5th August (5.00pm to 7.00pm)
Breakfast Show – Wednesday 12th August (7.30am to 9.00am)
Saturday Edition – Saturday 15th August (10.00am to 12.00noon)
Drivetime – Wednesday 19th August (5.00pm to 7.00pm)
Breakfast Show – Wednesday 19th August (7.30am to 9.00am)
Saturday Edition – Saturday 22nd August (10.00am to 12.00noon)
Breakfast Show – Wednesday 26th August (7.30am to 9.00am)
Sunday Morning Review – Sunday 6th September (9.00am to 11.00am)
Sunday Morning Review – Sunday 13th September (9.00am to 11.00am)
Breakfast Shows alternate Thursdays (7.30am to 9.00am)
Outside Broadcasts coming soon!!!
The mobile studio equipment purchased by the Barnard Castle Vision has been arrived and is in the process of being commissioned. The studios have been re-wired to allow outside broadcasts to “play” through the desks. During this week Durham Net finished off all the internet connections and we did a trial broadcast to the studios from the Vision Box in Galgate. It worked perfectly! We hope to be broadcasting programmes from “The Box” in the near future. If you would like to get involved in producing outside broadcast programmes then please let Peter Dixon know. We are looking for people to get involved in setting up the equipment, making sure everything is working ok in the studio and scheduling and coordinating all the programmes and events.
Summer Food Festival Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th August
The two day festival takes place at Thorpe Farm, Greta Bridge just off the A66. Several Radio Teesdale presenters have been asked by the organisers to host various events. The Barnard Castle Guild have very kindly offered to let Radio Teesdale have a corner of their stand in order that we can sell our merchandise and promote Radio Teesdale. If you would like to get involved (it gives you free entry!) then let Peter Dixon know.
Fundraising Soul Night
On Saturday 12th September Radio Teesdale and the Witham Hall are jointly holding “A Solid Gold Soul Night.” Radio Teesdale Soul Show presenter Kevin Sowerby will be getting everyone dancing the night away to soul, classic Motown, Atlantic and Stax. Live music will be provided by the Funk Soul Brothers lead by local singer Tom Richardson before band members depart for college and university. Put the date in your diary. Ticket information will follow shortly. Let Peter Dixon know if you’d like to help out in the organising of the event.
The World’s Biggest Coffee Morning
Radio Teesdale is delighted to be supporting Macmillan Cancer Support’s “Feel Good! World’s Biggest Coffee Morning” on the 25th September. The idea is to get your friends, family or colleagues together to share coffee and cake. And don’t forget to donate. Radio Teesdale is planning on hosting coffee morning in the centre of Barnard Castle as we broadcast an extended lunch time programme (11am to 1pm) live from the Barnard Castle Vision Box in Galgate. At the same time we will be holding a coffee morning, with the Enterprise House Team, at the reception at Enterprise House. If you would like to get involved in any capacity then please let Peter Dixon know.
Training
We have now completed two weeks of the “Introduction to Studio Presentation and Audio Production Course.” It’s a great bunch of new members who are all doing extremely well on the course. Many thanks to Malcy and Andrew Harrison for helping out on the running of the sessions and acting as a mentor to may of the new members. Watch out for photos coming shortly on the web site.
The training course quickly became oversubscribed so we have decided to run a 5 week course from the 16th September (Wednesdays 6pm to 8pm). If you, or someone you know, would like to get involved then please let Peter Dixon know.
Radio Teesdale Web Site
The Radio Teesdale web site is constantly being updated with new information. Chris Ord does a fantastic job. With great design flair he very quickly updates the site with material he is sent. Things posted since our last e-newsletter that you may have missed include:
Our 2nd Annual report to Ofcom:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/ofcom.html
The minutes of the last AGM:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/agmminutes.html
Information on other interests/roles that the Radio Teesdale Board Members have:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/boardmembers.html
Details of the top 20 Listen Again Features over the last year:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/listenagain.html
Competition Page - Where listeners can enter competitions without having an email:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/competitions.html
Competition winners’ page:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/competitionwinners.html
Our Policy page. This page has been in place for some time but we are constantly updating it. A Policy Document of Radio Teesdale’s Adverting Policy will be posted next week:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/policydocuments.html
T-Shirts for Sale
Now that Summer is with us and the days are warmer…it’s time to wear your T-Shirts! Radio Teesdale T-Shirts are available in Small, Large and Extra-Large priced at £10 each. Available from the Radio Teesdale Office.
Wednesday, 24 June 2009
Note to Active Members 24 June 2009
New Summer Schedule commences 20th July 2009
The Summer 2009 season on Radio Teesdale starts in just over three weeks time. We will be looking to finalise the new schedule by 10/7/9, so that presenters are clear about timings and we can pass the information to the press. Consequently, it is very important that new programme proposals, requests to be involved in regular programmes (Drivetime, Saturday Breakfast, etc) requests for live programme time changes, etc are submitted by Friday the 3/7/9 at the very latest.
The seasons throughout the next year are:
Summer 2009 – 20/7/9 to 18/10/9
Autumn 2009 – 19/10/9 to 17/1/10
Winter 2010 – 18/1/9 to 18/4/9
Spring 2010 – 19/4/9 to 18/7/9
New show and presenter on Radio Teesdale
We extend a warm welcome to “Chippy” who for the last few weeks has been presenting the “Metal Gods Rock Show” at 8pm on a Thursday Evening. This week the show has an extra hour, starting at 7pm. Chippy previously presented his show on Bishop FM and judging by the emails and texts already has a good following.
Training
We will be starting an “Introduction to Studio Presentation and Audio Production Course” for three weeks on a Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm from the 15th July.
If you would like to attend the workshop type sessions or you would like to help run them or support those attending then please let Peter Dixon know.
Congratulations
Well done to Michael Storey who has just successfully completed his degree course. Judging by his great work at Radio Teesdale he has a bright future ahead of him in the world of broadcast journalism.
We also need to say a big thank you to Kate Startup who has been with us for the last few weeks. Kate joins us from Stafford University where she has just successfully completed her 2nd year broadcast journalism course. In the time she has been with us she has carried out a whole variety of interviews and cleared a big backlog of editing.
Themed Promotional Activities
As you will be aware we have been continuing with our successful campaign with local businesses. On a weekly basis (running from Friday to Friday) we will be running focused “Radio Teesdale Guides.” These are a series of 15 second pre-recorded announcements that will be played in all live programmes and within our automated output. Details can be viewed on our web site at:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/25advertise.html
Campaigns arranged for the next few weeks include:
Computers & Technology & Home & Summer Garden (deadline 26/6/9)
New Businesses in Teesdale (3/7/9)
Out and About in Teesdale (17/7/9)
Competitions
We have formed good relationships with a whole variety of PR companies, theatres and agencies that are able to provide competition prizes that are of interest to our listeners. We are currently running a competition for a trip for 2 to London with travel, hotel accommodation, theatre tickets and meeting the cast of a top West End show.
If you are interested in coordinating our competition activity (contacting PR companies, selecting prizes, producing proof of transmission, arranging scripts, contacting winners, etc) then please let Peter Dixon know. It’s an interesting job for someone who has a few hours to spare each week.
Radio Teesdale on the Richmond Georgian Theatre web site
The theatre in Richmond now includes the Radio Teesdale interviews with their performers and production teams on the various event pages of their web site:
http://www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk/
T-Shirts for Sale
Now that Summer is with us and the days are warmer…it’s time to wear your T-Shirts! Radio Teesdale T-Shirts are available in Small, Large and Extra-Large priced at £10 each. Available from the Radio Teesdale Office.
The Summer 2009 season on Radio Teesdale starts in just over three weeks time. We will be looking to finalise the new schedule by 10/7/9, so that presenters are clear about timings and we can pass the information to the press. Consequently, it is very important that new programme proposals, requests to be involved in regular programmes (Drivetime, Saturday Breakfast, etc) requests for live programme time changes, etc are submitted by Friday the 3/7/9 at the very latest.
The seasons throughout the next year are:
Summer 2009 – 20/7/9 to 18/10/9
Autumn 2009 – 19/10/9 to 17/1/10
Winter 2010 – 18/1/9 to 18/4/9
Spring 2010 – 19/4/9 to 18/7/9
New show and presenter on Radio Teesdale
We extend a warm welcome to “Chippy” who for the last few weeks has been presenting the “Metal Gods Rock Show” at 8pm on a Thursday Evening. This week the show has an extra hour, starting at 7pm. Chippy previously presented his show on Bishop FM and judging by the emails and texts already has a good following.
Training
We will be starting an “Introduction to Studio Presentation and Audio Production Course” for three weeks on a Wednesday evening from 6pm to 8pm from the 15th July.
If you would like to attend the workshop type sessions or you would like to help run them or support those attending then please let Peter Dixon know.
Congratulations
Well done to Michael Storey who has just successfully completed his degree course. Judging by his great work at Radio Teesdale he has a bright future ahead of him in the world of broadcast journalism.
We also need to say a big thank you to Kate Startup who has been with us for the last few weeks. Kate joins us from Stafford University where she has just successfully completed her 2nd year broadcast journalism course. In the time she has been with us she has carried out a whole variety of interviews and cleared a big backlog of editing.
Themed Promotional Activities
As you will be aware we have been continuing with our successful campaign with local businesses. On a weekly basis (running from Friday to Friday) we will be running focused “Radio Teesdale Guides.” These are a series of 15 second pre-recorded announcements that will be played in all live programmes and within our automated output. Details can be viewed on our web site at:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/25advertise.html
Campaigns arranged for the next few weeks include:
Computers & Technology & Home & Summer Garden (deadline 26/6/9)
New Businesses in Teesdale (3/7/9)
Out and About in Teesdale (17/7/9)
Competitions
We have formed good relationships with a whole variety of PR companies, theatres and agencies that are able to provide competition prizes that are of interest to our listeners. We are currently running a competition for a trip for 2 to London with travel, hotel accommodation, theatre tickets and meeting the cast of a top West End show.
If you are interested in coordinating our competition activity (contacting PR companies, selecting prizes, producing proof of transmission, arranging scripts, contacting winners, etc) then please let Peter Dixon know. It’s an interesting job for someone who has a few hours to spare each week.
Radio Teesdale on the Richmond Georgian Theatre web site
The theatre in Richmond now includes the Radio Teesdale interviews with their performers and production teams on the various event pages of their web site:
http://www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk/
T-Shirts for Sale
Now that Summer is with us and the days are warmer…it’s time to wear your T-Shirts! Radio Teesdale T-Shirts are available in Small, Large and Extra-Large priced at £10 each. Available from the Radio Teesdale Office.
Friday, 27 March 2009
Note to active members 27/3/9
Double Celebration for Teesdale
It was a double celebration for Teesdale at the Digital 08 Awards in Newcastle last Wednesday. Radio Teesdale won the “best not-for-profit web site” award within the Digital Users section and the Barnard Castle Vision won “best use of mobile phone technology” for “The Box”, within the Digital Innovators section. All the details are on the Radio Teesdale web site home page:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/
with an audio report at:
http://www.canstream.co.uk/radioteesdale/index.php?id=241
with photographs at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/RadioTeesdale/RadioTeesdale2009#
Well done to everyone involved in all aspects of the web site.
Happy Birthday Radio Teesdale
Today, 27th March, marks the second anniversary of the start of broadcasting from Barnard Castle on 105.5FM on our full time license. Well done to all our active members for a fantastic 2 years so far.
New Spring Schedule commences 20th April 2009
A quick reminder that as Easter falls during the last week of the Winter Season we need to finalise the Spring season by Friday the 3rd April. Anyone who has not yet confirmed their availability or desire to propose a new programme should speak to Peter Dixon early next week.
Presenting Opportunities
Due to holidays and work commitments there is an opportunity for anyone interested in presenting the following programmes:
Tuesday 7th April – Drivetime – 5pm to 7pm
Thursday 9th April – Thursday at 4 – 4pm to 5pm
Saturday 11th April – The Saturday Edition – 10am to 12noon
Sunday 12th April – Sunday Review – 9am to 11am
Tuesday 14th April – Drivetime – 5pm to 7pm
Radio Teesdale Junior Activities
The Radio Teesdale Poetry Competition closes this weekend. A judging panel will pick the winners within the next few weeks.
Members Meetings
We are currently reviewing the format of our Members’ Meetings to increase their value to the station and the members. It is envisaged that the next few meetings will be, in the main, in the format of a workshop. If you have any thoughts and ideas on content then please let Peter Dixon know.
It was a double celebration for Teesdale at the Digital 08 Awards in Newcastle last Wednesday. Radio Teesdale won the “best not-for-profit web site” award within the Digital Users section and the Barnard Castle Vision won “best use of mobile phone technology” for “The Box”, within the Digital Innovators section. All the details are on the Radio Teesdale web site home page:
http://www.radioteesdale.co.uk/
with an audio report at:
http://www.canstream.co.uk/radioteesdale/index.php?id=241
with photographs at:
http://picasaweb.google.com/RadioTeesdale/RadioTeesdale2009#
Well done to everyone involved in all aspects of the web site.
Happy Birthday Radio Teesdale
Today, 27th March, marks the second anniversary of the start of broadcasting from Barnard Castle on 105.5FM on our full time license. Well done to all our active members for a fantastic 2 years so far.
New Spring Schedule commences 20th April 2009
A quick reminder that as Easter falls during the last week of the Winter Season we need to finalise the Spring season by Friday the 3rd April. Anyone who has not yet confirmed their availability or desire to propose a new programme should speak to Peter Dixon early next week.
Presenting Opportunities
Due to holidays and work commitments there is an opportunity for anyone interested in presenting the following programmes:
Tuesday 7th April – Drivetime – 5pm to 7pm
Thursday 9th April – Thursday at 4 – 4pm to 5pm
Saturday 11th April – The Saturday Edition – 10am to 12noon
Sunday 12th April – Sunday Review – 9am to 11am
Tuesday 14th April – Drivetime – 5pm to 7pm
Radio Teesdale Junior Activities
The Radio Teesdale Poetry Competition closes this weekend. A judging panel will pick the winners within the next few weeks.
Members Meetings
We are currently reviewing the format of our Members’ Meetings to increase their value to the station and the members. It is envisaged that the next few meetings will be, in the main, in the format of a workshop. If you have any thoughts and ideas on content then please let Peter Dixon know.
Sunday, 15 March 2009
Note to Active Members 13/3/9
Radio Teesdale cited in Ofcom’s first annual report on Community Radio
With 130 community radio stations broadcasting across the UK, Ofcom has just published their first annual report on community radio. The areas to find the report on their web site is:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/features/commradreport#content
http://ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/cr_annualrpt/
The report makes the point that not all community radio stations have elected boards, like radio Teesdale. It is encouraging that Radio Teesdale was cited as an exemplar in the accountability section of their report. The report section 5.37 starts:
“Each community radio station must demonstrate that it is accountable to the community that it wishes to serve. Accountability can be manifest in a number of ways - for example, the Management Board of Radio Teesdale is made up of community representatives who are elected at its AGM and the Board is constitutionally accountable to the membership. The membership of Radio Teesdale is free of charge and fully inclusive, with members ranging in age from 11 to 80+ years old. Of a membership of 180, there are now 110 people who play an active role in the running of the station at any moment in time. An officer of Teesdale District Council has been co-opted onto the Board of Management and attends meetings. Members of the Management Board of Radio Teesdale hold regular meetings with organisations responsible for community volunteering, tourism, business support and start up, and a group set up to create a ‘Vision for Barnard Castle’ over the next 20 years. Furthermore, listener feedback is extensively encouraged in programmes. In every live programme, listeners are encouraged to ring the studio (on a line direct to the presenter). Pre-recorded announcements requesting listener feedback are also played during live programmes and during non presenter led automated hours. “
This is a clearly recognition from Ofcom of how well the station is run in terms of accountability and engagement of members and the community.
Themed Promotional Activities
After reviewing our advertising campaign strategy we had decided to make a further range of advertising opportunities available to local businesses. On a weekly basis (running from Saturday to Friday) we will be running focused “Radio Teesdale Guides.” These are a series of short pre-recorded announcements that will be played in all live programmes and within our automated output. The response to this next week’s campaign (based on Mothers’ Day activity) has been a great success. It has all come together within a few days. Broadcasts will start tomorrow. if you are interested in helping work on these activities then please let Katey Wallace or Peter Dixon know.
Web and Business Awards
The Radio Teesdale web site was shortlisted as a finalist for the Internet and ICT Award in the prestigious nebusiness Awards sponsored by Knowledge IT in conjunction with the Journal and ncjMedia. Unfortunately we did not collect the top gong at last night’s ceremony, but it was an incredible achievement considering the winning company employed over 60 ICT experts.
The Radio Teesdale’s web site has now also been shortlisted for the Digital 08 Awards in the Best Not-For-Profit Website category.
http://www.northeastdigitalawards08.co.uk/explore/digital-users/website-awards/best-not-for-profit-website/
Thank you to everyone who voted for us during the shortlisting process. The outright winner will be selected by a judging panel. The result will be announced at a ceremony at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle on the 25th March.
New Spring Schedule commences 20th April 2009
A quick reminder that as Easter falls during the last week of the Winter Season we need to finalise the Spring season by Friday the 3rd April. Therefore, all programme proposals and information about availability needs to be provided by Friday the 27th March at the latest.
Due to work commitments from the end of April Gary Burgham is unable to continue with his Drive Time spot (although his Saturday show is unaffected). We, therefore, have an opportunity for anyone interested in presenting or copresenting the Tuesday Drive Time programme.
Radio Teesdale Junior Activities
Katey Wallace has done a great job in setting a variety of activities involving young people. The closing date for the schools poetry competition is on the 27th March. We have visited the vast majority of Teesdale schools and spoken to an incredible 2300 children. We have recorded 70 school “shout outs” which are constantly being played as part of our programming. Startforth School and Barnard Castle Prep School have classes visiting the station next week with more school visits being planned. Also, well done Andrew Harrison for creating school worksheets based on an interview carried out with top children’s author Michael Morpurgo.
Radio Teesdale on the Richmond Georgian Theatre web site
Radio Teesdale is delighted to have created a great relationship with the theatres in the region. The theatre in Richmond now includes the Radio Teesdale interviews with their performers and production teams on the various event pages of their web site:
http://www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk/
There are currently seven interviews highlighting their Spring Programme.
Bishop FM
Bishop FM members have been visiting our studio:
http://picasaweb.google.com/RadioTeesdale/RadioTeesdale2008#5308147526887920274
We look forward to working with them to extend Community Radio services to the Teesdale and Wear Valley areas. If you are interested in getting involved as we progress these discussions then please let Peter Dixon know.
Members Meetings
We are currently reviewing the format of our Members’ Meetings to increase their value to the station and particularly the involvement of the members. It is envisaged that the next few meetings will be, in the main, in the format of a workshop. If you have any thoughts and ideas on content then please let Peter Dixon know.
Want to work in Radio – Conference in our region?
Sunderland University is holding a Radio Academy Masterclass on Saturday the 21 March from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Speakers include Graham Mack of TFM, John Foster of BBC Tees and “setting the scene” is our very own Brian Lister. More information is available on:
http://www.radioacademy.org/events/masterclasses/sunderland/
Dixon J Scott number one in the charts!
Radio Teesdale “Teesdale Country” presenter is currently has the number one Country download song – with his track “Photographs” - on the highly popular Soundclick Independent and Unsigned artistes download site:
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7380086
Well done Dixon J Scott!
Gin Soaked Boy
Radio Teesdale wish local Teesdale Band “Gin Soaked Boy,” including Radio Teesdale member Dave Kidd, all the very best in Sunday’s Regional Final of Live & Unsigned.
With 130 community radio stations broadcasting across the UK, Ofcom has just published their first annual report on community radio. The areas to find the report on their web site is:
http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/features/commradreport#content
http://ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/cr_annualrpt/
The report makes the point that not all community radio stations have elected boards, like radio Teesdale. It is encouraging that Radio Teesdale was cited as an exemplar in the accountability section of their report. The report section 5.37 starts:
“Each community radio station must demonstrate that it is accountable to the community that it wishes to serve. Accountability can be manifest in a number of ways - for example, the Management Board of Radio Teesdale is made up of community representatives who are elected at its AGM and the Board is constitutionally accountable to the membership. The membership of Radio Teesdale is free of charge and fully inclusive, with members ranging in age from 11 to 80+ years old. Of a membership of 180, there are now 110 people who play an active role in the running of the station at any moment in time. An officer of Teesdale District Council has been co-opted onto the Board of Management and attends meetings. Members of the Management Board of Radio Teesdale hold regular meetings with organisations responsible for community volunteering, tourism, business support and start up, and a group set up to create a ‘Vision for Barnard Castle’ over the next 20 years. Furthermore, listener feedback is extensively encouraged in programmes. In every live programme, listeners are encouraged to ring the studio (on a line direct to the presenter). Pre-recorded announcements requesting listener feedback are also played during live programmes and during non presenter led automated hours. “
This is a clearly recognition from Ofcom of how well the station is run in terms of accountability and engagement of members and the community.
Themed Promotional Activities
After reviewing our advertising campaign strategy we had decided to make a further range of advertising opportunities available to local businesses. On a weekly basis (running from Saturday to Friday) we will be running focused “Radio Teesdale Guides.” These are a series of short pre-recorded announcements that will be played in all live programmes and within our automated output. The response to this next week’s campaign (based on Mothers’ Day activity) has been a great success. It has all come together within a few days. Broadcasts will start tomorrow. if you are interested in helping work on these activities then please let Katey Wallace or Peter Dixon know.
Web and Business Awards
The Radio Teesdale web site was shortlisted as a finalist for the Internet and ICT Award in the prestigious nebusiness Awards sponsored by Knowledge IT in conjunction with the Journal and ncjMedia. Unfortunately we did not collect the top gong at last night’s ceremony, but it was an incredible achievement considering the winning company employed over 60 ICT experts.
The Radio Teesdale’s web site has now also been shortlisted for the Digital 08 Awards in the Best Not-For-Profit Website category.
http://www.northeastdigitalawards08.co.uk/explore/digital-users/website-awards/best-not-for-profit-website/
Thank you to everyone who voted for us during the shortlisting process. The outright winner will be selected by a judging panel. The result will be announced at a ceremony at the Discovery Museum in Newcastle on the 25th March.
New Spring Schedule commences 20th April 2009
A quick reminder that as Easter falls during the last week of the Winter Season we need to finalise the Spring season by Friday the 3rd April. Therefore, all programme proposals and information about availability needs to be provided by Friday the 27th March at the latest.
Due to work commitments from the end of April Gary Burgham is unable to continue with his Drive Time spot (although his Saturday show is unaffected). We, therefore, have an opportunity for anyone interested in presenting or copresenting the Tuesday Drive Time programme.
Radio Teesdale Junior Activities
Katey Wallace has done a great job in setting a variety of activities involving young people. The closing date for the schools poetry competition is on the 27th March. We have visited the vast majority of Teesdale schools and spoken to an incredible 2300 children. We have recorded 70 school “shout outs” which are constantly being played as part of our programming. Startforth School and Barnard Castle Prep School have classes visiting the station next week with more school visits being planned. Also, well done Andrew Harrison for creating school worksheets based on an interview carried out with top children’s author Michael Morpurgo.
Radio Teesdale on the Richmond Georgian Theatre web site
Radio Teesdale is delighted to have created a great relationship with the theatres in the region. The theatre in Richmond now includes the Radio Teesdale interviews with their performers and production teams on the various event pages of their web site:
http://www.georgiantheatreroyal.co.uk/
There are currently seven interviews highlighting their Spring Programme.
Bishop FM
Bishop FM members have been visiting our studio:
http://picasaweb.google.com/RadioTeesdale/RadioTeesdale2008#5308147526887920274
We look forward to working with them to extend Community Radio services to the Teesdale and Wear Valley areas. If you are interested in getting involved as we progress these discussions then please let Peter Dixon know.
Members Meetings
We are currently reviewing the format of our Members’ Meetings to increase their value to the station and particularly the involvement of the members. It is envisaged that the next few meetings will be, in the main, in the format of a workshop. If you have any thoughts and ideas on content then please let Peter Dixon know.
Want to work in Radio – Conference in our region?
Sunderland University is holding a Radio Academy Masterclass on Saturday the 21 March from 9.30am to 5.00pm. Speakers include Graham Mack of TFM, John Foster of BBC Tees and “setting the scene” is our very own Brian Lister. More information is available on:
http://www.radioacademy.org/events/masterclasses/sunderland/
Dixon J Scott number one in the charts!
Radio Teesdale “Teesdale Country” presenter is currently has the number one Country download song – with his track “Photographs” - on the highly popular Soundclick Independent and Unsigned artistes download site:
http://soundclick.com/share?songid=7380086
Well done Dixon J Scott!
Gin Soaked Boy
Radio Teesdale wish local Teesdale Band “Gin Soaked Boy,” including Radio Teesdale member Dave Kidd, all the very best in Sunday’s Regional Final of Live & Unsigned.
Thursday, 26 February 2009
Note to Active Members 26 Feb 2009
Web and Business Awards
I am delighted to tell you that Radio Teesdale’s web site has been included in the Digital 08 Awards in the Best Not-For-Profit Website category. Whether we win or not is based on votes received. You can cast your vote for Radio Teesdale by following the link on our web site or home page or this link. You only have today and tomorrow to vote!
http://www.northeastdigitalawards08.co.uk/view/40/
Please register your vote now.
I am delighted to tell you that we have been shortlisted for the Internet and ICT Award in the prestigious nebusiness Awards. Details of all categories can be found at:
http://www.nebusinessawards.co.uk/awards-shortlist/durham-business-awards-shortlist.aspx
Included in our category is everyone from Website Developers to independent businesses all with superb websites. From all of these Radio Teesdale’s website has been chosen as one of the 3 finalists. The results will be announced at an awards dinner at Ramside Hall on the 12th March.
New Spring Schedule commences 20th April 2009
We are now around 50% of the way through our Winter schedule. This has gone very well. Congratulations to everyone involved, particularly those with new programmes and formats. Although it is still six weeks until we start our Spring season, it is useful to start thinking about it now. As Easter falls during the last week of the Winter Season we need to finalise the Spring season by Friday the 3rd April. Therefore, all programme proposals and information about availability needs to be provided by Friday the 27th March at the latest.
Volunteers helping with the re-broadcasting of live programming
Many thanks to Malcolm Proud for volunteering to take live programmes from the audio logger and prepare them for repeat broadcasting. As mentioned previously, without this volunteer support we would not have been able to maintain the level of repeat programming that we currently do. Well done Malcolm.
If you are interested in regularly working as part of our editing team we would be delighted to hear from you. After a little training it is not difficult to do. We never have enough resources to re-edit all the interviews and features that we could do. It’s a great way to productively practice your editing skills.
Bishop FM
As many of you are aware, Bishop FM has been awarded a community radio license to broadcast in the Wear valley area. They currently broadcast various programmes on their internet site. We are delighted to say that we have been having preliminary discussions with them about how we can support them and work with them to spread the word about the benefits and advantages of community radio. We wish them all the very best as they work towards setting up a transmitter for FM broadcasting later this year. If you are interested in getting involved as we progress these discussions then please let Peter Dixon know.
Radio Teesdale Junior Activities
We are constantly looking at ways of involving the Teesdale Community in our activities. Katey Wallace has done an excellent job in setting a variety of activities involving young people. We have a Junior Section of our web site. You can follow the button on the home page of our site. Activities include a poetry competition for young people. Katey has also been visiting Teesdale schools to inform teachers and pupils about our activities and how they can get involved. We have been collecting and broadcasting an impressive set of station announcements made by the pupils at all the various schools visited.
Radio Teesdale National News
As you may well be aware, a number of changes have been taking place with our national news service. Although we still obtain the national news through IRN they are in the process of changing their bulletin provider from ITN to Sky News. We have used the opportunity to improve a number of our station identifiers.
Teesdale Learning Partnership
Teesdale Learning Partnership is holding an open day at Enterprise House on Wednesday 11th March from 3pm to 8pm. We plan to feature the event on Drive Time that day. If you would like to show any visitor around the station at any time during that period, then please let Peter Dixon know.
Themed Promotional Activities
We are planning a series of monthly promotional campaigns, throughout the year, during which we aim to attract related sponsors and advertisers. Often these are coinciding with national/regional campaigns or interest awareness initiatives. The first three of these will be “Supporting Local Traders,” “Animals and Pets” and “Health, Beauty & Fitness.” If you are interesting in getting involved or know any organisations that we should contact then please speak to Katey Wallace.
Membership Details
Carolyn Proud has been doing an excellent job updating our members records and making sure they are properly recorded in our email/outlook system. If you think your details have changed (prefered email address, change of address or phone number) let please let us know.
I am delighted to tell you that Radio Teesdale’s web site has been included in the Digital 08 Awards in the Best Not-For-Profit Website category. Whether we win or not is based on votes received. You can cast your vote for Radio Teesdale by following the link on our web site or home page or this link. You only have today and tomorrow to vote!
http://www.northeastdigitalawards08.co.uk/view/40/
Please register your vote now.
I am delighted to tell you that we have been shortlisted for the Internet and ICT Award in the prestigious nebusiness Awards. Details of all categories can be found at:
http://www.nebusinessawards.co.uk/awards-shortlist/durham-business-awards-shortlist.aspx
Included in our category is everyone from Website Developers to independent businesses all with superb websites. From all of these Radio Teesdale’s website has been chosen as one of the 3 finalists. The results will be announced at an awards dinner at Ramside Hall on the 12th March.
New Spring Schedule commences 20th April 2009
We are now around 50% of the way through our Winter schedule. This has gone very well. Congratulations to everyone involved, particularly those with new programmes and formats. Although it is still six weeks until we start our Spring season, it is useful to start thinking about it now. As Easter falls during the last week of the Winter Season we need to finalise the Spring season by Friday the 3rd April. Therefore, all programme proposals and information about availability needs to be provided by Friday the 27th March at the latest.
Volunteers helping with the re-broadcasting of live programming
Many thanks to Malcolm Proud for volunteering to take live programmes from the audio logger and prepare them for repeat broadcasting. As mentioned previously, without this volunteer support we would not have been able to maintain the level of repeat programming that we currently do. Well done Malcolm.
If you are interested in regularly working as part of our editing team we would be delighted to hear from you. After a little training it is not difficult to do. We never have enough resources to re-edit all the interviews and features that we could do. It’s a great way to productively practice your editing skills.
Bishop FM
As many of you are aware, Bishop FM has been awarded a community radio license to broadcast in the Wear valley area. They currently broadcast various programmes on their internet site. We are delighted to say that we have been having preliminary discussions with them about how we can support them and work with them to spread the word about the benefits and advantages of community radio. We wish them all the very best as they work towards setting up a transmitter for FM broadcasting later this year. If you are interested in getting involved as we progress these discussions then please let Peter Dixon know.
Radio Teesdale Junior Activities
We are constantly looking at ways of involving the Teesdale Community in our activities. Katey Wallace has done an excellent job in setting a variety of activities involving young people. We have a Junior Section of our web site. You can follow the button on the home page of our site. Activities include a poetry competition for young people. Katey has also been visiting Teesdale schools to inform teachers and pupils about our activities and how they can get involved. We have been collecting and broadcasting an impressive set of station announcements made by the pupils at all the various schools visited.
Radio Teesdale National News
As you may well be aware, a number of changes have been taking place with our national news service. Although we still obtain the national news through IRN they are in the process of changing their bulletin provider from ITN to Sky News. We have used the opportunity to improve a number of our station identifiers.
Teesdale Learning Partnership
Teesdale Learning Partnership is holding an open day at Enterprise House on Wednesday 11th March from 3pm to 8pm. We plan to feature the event on Drive Time that day. If you would like to show any visitor around the station at any time during that period, then please let Peter Dixon know.
Themed Promotional Activities
We are planning a series of monthly promotional campaigns, throughout the year, during which we aim to attract related sponsors and advertisers. Often these are coinciding with national/regional campaigns or interest awareness initiatives. The first three of these will be “Supporting Local Traders,” “Animals and Pets” and “Health, Beauty & Fitness.” If you are interesting in getting involved or know any organisations that we should contact then please speak to Katey Wallace.
Membership Details
Carolyn Proud has been doing an excellent job updating our members records and making sure they are properly recorded in our email/outlook system. If you think your details have changed (prefered email address, change of address or phone number) let please let us know.
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