News
• The office is to be moved to a new room, next to the two studios. This should have lots of logistical and technical advantages.
• The web streaming and listen again features are to be tested next week.
• The Spring Schedule will be in operation from Monday the 14 April.
• Fundraising and sponsorship is a key priority. Packs to be created so that members can issue them to potential sponsors that they meet. (Action BL/PD)
• Merchandising (shirts, pens, mugs & balloons) has been ordered and will be delivered before the birthday celebration event. This locks up a considerable amount of funds (£4k) so it is important we account for and sell these items as soon as possible. A Merchandising Coordinator is required (action – members)
• The local elections are on the 1st May. Ros Evans will identify a schedule of events leading up to the elections. Mick Brennan will also look into the possibilities of how we could reflect this in our programming.
Lone Working Policy
The previously distributed statement on Lone Working was accepted as a good principle by the members.
“No member of Radio Teesdale would be expected to work on their own in the Radio Station building if they do not want and we would encourage them not to work on their own”.
PD to speak to individual presenters as the programme schedule was being developed.
Music Policy
The music policy was discussed including the difference between specialist/non-specialist music shows, automated system. It was pointed out that as well as decade categorisation, music could be identified as different styles, but this is labour intensive and a volunteer would need to take responsibility for seeing that it was done and maintained. Action - Ros Evans, Graham Henley and Brian Lister volunteered to look at the music policy.
Birthday Celebrations
Cat Chapman outlined the work done today and request volunteers to help out the various actions before and on the evening (Action – members to contact Cat Chapman).
Items for next meeting
The next meeting will be held at 6.30pm on Tuesday 22nd April. Future meetings will be held at different times (e.g. during the day) to give opportunities for others to attend. Items to be included in the agenda for the next meeting:
• Booking studio for recordings
• Increasing the number of volunteers (and sustainability of programmes)
Sunday, 20 April 2008
e-Circular No 5 2008 (11/4/8)
Radio Teesdale is now on line. We are delighted to let you know that you can listen to Radio Teesdale at any location through our web site on the Internet or using a wireless radio.
www.RadioTeesdale.co.uk
A new look web site gives easy access to your station at any place at any time.
We are also launching our “Listen Again” facility where interviews, performances and programme features from our archive will be placed so listeners can listen at a time that suits them. We will be adding a whole variety of archive material over the next few weeks. If there are any sound recordings that you would like including in this feature let us know and we’ll do our best to include them. Well done Andy Greener and Chris Ord who have both worked hard on the necessary computer systems and the web site.
Funding News
We are also delighted to let you know that Teesdale District Council (TDC) is supporting Radio Teesdale with District Council Grant. In making the announcement, TDC said, "Councillors recognised the importance of Radio Teesdale’s expansion plans, with a grant of £15,000…… It demonstrates that the Council recognises the importance of working in partnership with a range of organisations to provide sustainable services for people in Teesdale "
Members’ Meeting
The next Members’ Meeting will be at 6.30pm on 22nd April at Enterprise House.
Outside Events
Can you help out on the Radio Teesdale stand at the first Middleton Farmers’ Market on Sunday 27th April at any time from 10.30am to 4.00pm. If we can “man the stand” over that time we intend to extend our live broadcasting on the day to cover the whole period. If you can help out then let the office or Cat Chapman know.
www.RadioTeesdale.co.uk
A new look web site gives easy access to your station at any place at any time.
We are also launching our “Listen Again” facility where interviews, performances and programme features from our archive will be placed so listeners can listen at a time that suits them. We will be adding a whole variety of archive material over the next few weeks. If there are any sound recordings that you would like including in this feature let us know and we’ll do our best to include them. Well done Andy Greener and Chris Ord who have both worked hard on the necessary computer systems and the web site.
Funding News
We are also delighted to let you know that Teesdale District Council (TDC) is supporting Radio Teesdale with District Council Grant. In making the announcement, TDC said, "Councillors recognised the importance of Radio Teesdale’s expansion plans, with a grant of £15,000…… It demonstrates that the Council recognises the importance of working in partnership with a range of organisations to provide sustainable services for people in Teesdale "
Members’ Meeting
The next Members’ Meeting will be at 6.30pm on 22nd April at Enterprise House.
Outside Events
Can you help out on the Radio Teesdale stand at the first Middleton Farmers’ Market on Sunday 27th April at any time from 10.30am to 4.00pm. If we can “man the stand” over that time we intend to extend our live broadcasting on the day to cover the whole period. If you can help out then let the office or Cat Chapman know.
e-Circular No 4 2008 (17/3/8)
Birthday Celebration
A date and venue has now been set for the main celebration – Friday the 28th March at the Jersey Farm near Barnard Castle. Cat Chapman is coordinating the activities around the event. She is very open to all ideas that you may have and would be delighted if you wanted to join the team of organisers. More details of the event will follow shortly, but please put it in the diary!
Members’ Meeting
A date has been set for the Members’ Meeting previous referred to in these e-circulars. It will be at Enterprise House at 7.30pm on Tuesday the 18th March. The aim of the regular meetings will be for members to get together to meet each other, talk about issues facing Radio Teesdale, review how we can continually improve, work out action plans and provide the opportunity for volunteers to take responsibility for developing the ideas. It is open to all members, so feel free to bring a new member with you and we will sign them up on the night.
Training
We have now finalised the day when we can start the three week sound recording and editing course mentioned in earlier circulars. The course will run on Tuesdays 26th March, 1st April and 8th April from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. In order to meet the funding requirements for the course could you please let us know if you are interested in attending as soon as is possible and before the 14th March. You will need to register by completing a simple form that is available in the office at Enterprise House.
Web Stream and Listen Again Facility
We are in the process of setting up a web streaming facility that will also have the capability of our archive programmes and interviews on our web site. Watch this space for more details.
To make the latter work effectively we need volunteers to help with the simple editing tasks of “toping and tailing” interviews and putting them on the web site. We may well be able to set people up with the ability to do this from their own homes.
Radio Teesdale make news – Worldwide!
On Wednesday morning, a simple mistake made during the breakfast show meant that presenter Mr Andy was talking to himself for over an hour while the automated playout system was being broadcast. This fact was quickly picked up by friend of Radio Teesdale, the Northern Echo reporter Jim McTaggart. Then the fun started…….
The story has been followed up by a host of media organisations. The Press Association, many of the national papers (including the Times, Guardian, Sun, Mirror and Telegraph) featured the story today. ITV sent a film crew to the studio and did an “and finally” spot at the end of the local news last night. The news is also reported on lots of web sites such as Channel 4 and Virgin Radio as well as a number of overseas newspapers in France and Italy. An update tonight on the BBC web site will cover reaction to the fabulous publicity this has brought to Radio Teesdale. There are some photos and more details on our web site home page, the blog and photo gallery.
Throughout the numerous interviews that have taken place in the last few days we aimed to turn this into a very positive story. We have made it clear that this is a community venture run brilliantly well by a whole variety of volunteers. Very well done Andy for always looking to see how this news can benefit Radio Teesdale.
Presenting Opportunities
If you would like to join one of the regular presenter as a co-host there are lots of opportunities to get involved. It’s also a great way of practicing before taking on a show of your own. For example, Robin Wallington has done a great job on Morning Magazine helping Ruth Dent. Robin now hopes to present programmes “solo” in our next season.
Specifically we are looking for a presenter to stand-in on Wednesday 19th March on the Drive Time programme.
Spring Programme Schedule
Do you have ideas for a programme or regular spot on Radio Teesdale? The Spring programme schedule will be starting on the 14th April, just over a month away! We are aiming to finalise the schedule by the 31st March to give us time to launch the new season in the press. So, if you would like to do a programme or feature then please let us know.
Merchandising
We are in the process of selecting a range of merchandising (mugs, shirts, pens, etc). If you have any particular views on this then please let us know. Images and examples are available for viewing in the office.
What’s On Interviewing Team
We are now being regularly approached by theatres, event organisers and agents to interview a variety of interesting performers who are visiting the area. Recent examples of great interviews, that have created a range of interesting programmes and features, have included Mark Whiteley, Darren Day, Craig Hill, The New Seekers, Dan from Blue Peter & Potted Potter, The Conspirators and Phil Cool. If you would like to join the team carrying out these interviews then please let us know.
Advanced Driving
Thank you to all those who responded to the last e-circular. We are currently getting in touch with the Advance Driving Association to see how best we can involve those that are interested.
More Ways of Getting Involved:
As well as the various things mentioned above, if you are still wondering what to do to support Radio Teesdale then here is another idea……
Help organise our involvement in various community events. We have been invited to the first Middleton in Teesdale Farmers’ Market of 2008 (Sunday 27th April, 11-4pm) and the Middleton in Teesdale Carnival (Saturday 2nd August). We have been invited to a meeting about the later on the 27th March at 7.30pm. Would you like to coordinate our involvement? Special thanks to Cat Chapman & Marianne Dixon for their help at the Event Guide launch on Tuesday the 26th Feb.
Fundraising - As we have said on many occasions, by necessity, fundraising needs to be considered as one of our primary activities this year.
If you are interested in any way in any of these activities then ring the office (01833 696750), email studio@radioteesdale.co.uk or call in.
A date and venue has now been set for the main celebration – Friday the 28th March at the Jersey Farm near Barnard Castle. Cat Chapman is coordinating the activities around the event. She is very open to all ideas that you may have and would be delighted if you wanted to join the team of organisers. More details of the event will follow shortly, but please put it in the diary!
Members’ Meeting
A date has been set for the Members’ Meeting previous referred to in these e-circulars. It will be at Enterprise House at 7.30pm on Tuesday the 18th March. The aim of the regular meetings will be for members to get together to meet each other, talk about issues facing Radio Teesdale, review how we can continually improve, work out action plans and provide the opportunity for volunteers to take responsibility for developing the ideas. It is open to all members, so feel free to bring a new member with you and we will sign them up on the night.
Training
We have now finalised the day when we can start the three week sound recording and editing course mentioned in earlier circulars. The course will run on Tuesdays 26th March, 1st April and 8th April from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. In order to meet the funding requirements for the course could you please let us know if you are interested in attending as soon as is possible and before the 14th March. You will need to register by completing a simple form that is available in the office at Enterprise House.
Web Stream and Listen Again Facility
We are in the process of setting up a web streaming facility that will also have the capability of our archive programmes and interviews on our web site. Watch this space for more details.
To make the latter work effectively we need volunteers to help with the simple editing tasks of “toping and tailing” interviews and putting them on the web site. We may well be able to set people up with the ability to do this from their own homes.
Radio Teesdale make news – Worldwide!
On Wednesday morning, a simple mistake made during the breakfast show meant that presenter Mr Andy was talking to himself for over an hour while the automated playout system was being broadcast. This fact was quickly picked up by friend of Radio Teesdale, the Northern Echo reporter Jim McTaggart. Then the fun started…….
The story has been followed up by a host of media organisations. The Press Association, many of the national papers (including the Times, Guardian, Sun, Mirror and Telegraph) featured the story today. ITV sent a film crew to the studio and did an “and finally” spot at the end of the local news last night. The news is also reported on lots of web sites such as Channel 4 and Virgin Radio as well as a number of overseas newspapers in France and Italy. An update tonight on the BBC web site will cover reaction to the fabulous publicity this has brought to Radio Teesdale. There are some photos and more details on our web site home page, the blog and photo gallery.
Throughout the numerous interviews that have taken place in the last few days we aimed to turn this into a very positive story. We have made it clear that this is a community venture run brilliantly well by a whole variety of volunteers. Very well done Andy for always looking to see how this news can benefit Radio Teesdale.
Presenting Opportunities
If you would like to join one of the regular presenter as a co-host there are lots of opportunities to get involved. It’s also a great way of practicing before taking on a show of your own. For example, Robin Wallington has done a great job on Morning Magazine helping Ruth Dent. Robin now hopes to present programmes “solo” in our next season.
Specifically we are looking for a presenter to stand-in on Wednesday 19th March on the Drive Time programme.
Spring Programme Schedule
Do you have ideas for a programme or regular spot on Radio Teesdale? The Spring programme schedule will be starting on the 14th April, just over a month away! We are aiming to finalise the schedule by the 31st March to give us time to launch the new season in the press. So, if you would like to do a programme or feature then please let us know.
Merchandising
We are in the process of selecting a range of merchandising (mugs, shirts, pens, etc). If you have any particular views on this then please let us know. Images and examples are available for viewing in the office.
What’s On Interviewing Team
We are now being regularly approached by theatres, event organisers and agents to interview a variety of interesting performers who are visiting the area. Recent examples of great interviews, that have created a range of interesting programmes and features, have included Mark Whiteley, Darren Day, Craig Hill, The New Seekers, Dan from Blue Peter & Potted Potter, The Conspirators and Phil Cool. If you would like to join the team carrying out these interviews then please let us know.
Advanced Driving
Thank you to all those who responded to the last e-circular. We are currently getting in touch with the Advance Driving Association to see how best we can involve those that are interested.
More Ways of Getting Involved:
As well as the various things mentioned above, if you are still wondering what to do to support Radio Teesdale then here is another idea……
Help organise our involvement in various community events. We have been invited to the first Middleton in Teesdale Farmers’ Market of 2008 (Sunday 27th April, 11-4pm) and the Middleton in Teesdale Carnival (Saturday 2nd August). We have been invited to a meeting about the later on the 27th March at 7.30pm. Would you like to coordinate our involvement? Special thanks to Cat Chapman & Marianne Dixon for their help at the Event Guide launch on Tuesday the 26th Feb.
Fundraising - As we have said on many occasions, by necessity, fundraising needs to be considered as one of our primary activities this year.
If you are interested in any way in any of these activities then ring the office (01833 696750), email studio@radioteesdale.co.uk or call in.
e-Circular No 3 2008 (15/2/8)
Many thanks to all those who responded to last week’s e-Circular. Now that we have our first full season of broadcast behind us and are well into our second our activities will hopefully begin to expand throughout 2008.
Birthday Celebration
A reminder, that the 27th March marks our first birthday. Members of the local media are already talking to us about doing special features. Thank you to those that have volunteered to get involved in organising celebration events. Others, very much welcome with ideas and help in organising the events. Let us know if you would like to get involved.
Radio Teesdale Leaflet
During this week a Radio Teesdale leaflet has been delivered to every (13 thousand of them!) property in the Radio Teesdale area.
Event Guide
The new Teesdale Event Guide will be published on Tuesday the 26th February. The launch is at the Bowes Museum at 4pm. Radio Teesdale will have a stand there and we will feature interviews on Drive Time. The Radio Teesdale schedule will be published in full within the guide.
Training
Several people have expressed an interest in attending a short (3 week) training course on “Editing” and “Using the studio.” Plans are currently underway to start it during week commencing 17th March.
The sessions could run on various days. Let us know if you are interested and what evening would suit you best. We will try and fix it to the days that suit most people the best.
Presenting Opportunities
We are delighted to let you know that Gary Burgham is taking over the regular Monday Drive Time Slot. We are still looking for people to join the team that present the breakfast shows on a Thursday and Friday morning.
For the next few weeks, while Richie is away, we are also looking for members able to work with Andy Leitch on the Sunday Supplement show (11am to 1pm).
Interviewing Team
A reminder that the What’s-On team welcome help in terms of re-using relevant material primarily created for other programmes or for people to carrying out various original interviews. If you would like to be part of the team that carries out general interviews then please let us know. We try to cover all the local events, community productions and performances within our various programmes and as part of the playout system.
It is also encouraging that many well know people who are performing in the North East are very pleased to support Radio Teesdale and give their, usually extremely busy, time for interviews. In the last few weeks our team has interviewed Sir Thomas Allen (the original “Billy Elliott”), film producer Rupert Ryle-Hodges, comedian Paul Sinha, Simon MacCorkindale (Casualty and many more TV/film roles) and two legends in the folk world – Dave Pegg (of Jethro Tull and Fairport Convention) and Simon Nichol (of Fairport Convention). Already in the diary for coming weeks are top comedians Mark Whiteley, Craig Hill and Phil Cool as well as singer and TV star Darren Day.
In Conversation with…..
We have been able to turn several of the interviews mentioned above into full programmes. Liz Franklin interviewed Dave and Simon from Fairport Convention in advance of a gig they are doing at the Sage in Gateshead (22nd Feb). Peter Martin has skilfully mixed a whole variety of music into the dialogue to highlight the group’s work as well as many of the people that have influenced them and are mentioned in the interview. Brilliantly well done Liz and Peter! The show goes out on Sunday at 8pm and will be repeated next Saturday at 5pm. It really is must hear radio!
Advanced Driving
Could you improve your driving skills?
We have come to an arrangement the with Advance Driving organisation to feature aspects of beter motoring in a series of features in our Drive Time programme. They have offered to test one of our members and put them (totally free of charge) through a training programme until you pass your advanced Driving Test. If you have had a driving license for over three years, all you need to be willing to do is go through the training programme and come and talk about it on air. Let us know if you are interested.
More Ways of Getting Involved:
As well as the various things mentioned above, if you are still wondering what to do to support Radio Teesdale then here is another idea……
Our target is to have a trailer for every single programme, or series of programmes, that are broadcast on Radio Teesdale. There is probably no better way of advertising a particular show. At the moment less than 50% of our programmes have trailer! If you would like to get involved in any way (scripting, making voice-overs, selecting music, editing) your help would be most welcome.
Help “man” the Radio Teesdale stand at the Event Guide launch on Tuesday the 26th Feb (4pm to 6pm).
The Community Media Association (CMA) - The CMA AGM is to be held in Sheffield at 12 noon on Saturday 23rd February. If you are interested in representing Radio Teesdale at this event then let us know.
Fundraising - As we have said on many occasions, by necessity, fundraising needs to be considered as one of our primary activities this year. We have a great deal of work to do in this area. We have put together a pack that describes how organisations can become sponsors or advertisers on Radio Teesdale. Let us know if you would like a copy. As always, if you would like to be involved in this area of activity or know of any organizations that would benefit from involvement in Radio Teesdale then please pass on the information.
If you are interested in any way in any of these activities then ring the office (01833 696750), email studio@radioteesdale.co.uk or call in.
Birthday Celebration
A reminder, that the 27th March marks our first birthday. Members of the local media are already talking to us about doing special features. Thank you to those that have volunteered to get involved in organising celebration events. Others, very much welcome with ideas and help in organising the events. Let us know if you would like to get involved.
Radio Teesdale Leaflet
During this week a Radio Teesdale leaflet has been delivered to every (13 thousand of them!) property in the Radio Teesdale area.
Event Guide
The new Teesdale Event Guide will be published on Tuesday the 26th February. The launch is at the Bowes Museum at 4pm. Radio Teesdale will have a stand there and we will feature interviews on Drive Time. The Radio Teesdale schedule will be published in full within the guide.
Training
Several people have expressed an interest in attending a short (3 week) training course on “Editing” and “Using the studio.” Plans are currently underway to start it during week commencing 17th March.
The sessions could run on various days. Let us know if you are interested and what evening would suit you best. We will try and fix it to the days that suit most people the best.
Presenting Opportunities
We are delighted to let you know that Gary Burgham is taking over the regular Monday Drive Time Slot. We are still looking for people to join the team that present the breakfast shows on a Thursday and Friday morning.
For the next few weeks, while Richie is away, we are also looking for members able to work with Andy Leitch on the Sunday Supplement show (11am to 1pm).
Interviewing Team
A reminder that the What’s-On team welcome help in terms of re-using relevant material primarily created for other programmes or for people to carrying out various original interviews. If you would like to be part of the team that carries out general interviews then please let us know. We try to cover all the local events, community productions and performances within our various programmes and as part of the playout system.
It is also encouraging that many well know people who are performing in the North East are very pleased to support Radio Teesdale and give their, usually extremely busy, time for interviews. In the last few weeks our team has interviewed Sir Thomas Allen (the original “Billy Elliott”), film producer Rupert Ryle-Hodges, comedian Paul Sinha, Simon MacCorkindale (Casualty and many more TV/film roles) and two legends in the folk world – Dave Pegg (of Jethro Tull and Fairport Convention) and Simon Nichol (of Fairport Convention). Already in the diary for coming weeks are top comedians Mark Whiteley, Craig Hill and Phil Cool as well as singer and TV star Darren Day.
In Conversation with…..
We have been able to turn several of the interviews mentioned above into full programmes. Liz Franklin interviewed Dave and Simon from Fairport Convention in advance of a gig they are doing at the Sage in Gateshead (22nd Feb). Peter Martin has skilfully mixed a whole variety of music into the dialogue to highlight the group’s work as well as many of the people that have influenced them and are mentioned in the interview. Brilliantly well done Liz and Peter! The show goes out on Sunday at 8pm and will be repeated next Saturday at 5pm. It really is must hear radio!
Advanced Driving
Could you improve your driving skills?
We have come to an arrangement the with Advance Driving organisation to feature aspects of beter motoring in a series of features in our Drive Time programme. They have offered to test one of our members and put them (totally free of charge) through a training programme until you pass your advanced Driving Test. If you have had a driving license for over three years, all you need to be willing to do is go through the training programme and come and talk about it on air. Let us know if you are interested.
More Ways of Getting Involved:
As well as the various things mentioned above, if you are still wondering what to do to support Radio Teesdale then here is another idea……
Our target is to have a trailer for every single programme, or series of programmes, that are broadcast on Radio Teesdale. There is probably no better way of advertising a particular show. At the moment less than 50% of our programmes have trailer! If you would like to get involved in any way (scripting, making voice-overs, selecting music, editing) your help would be most welcome.
Help “man” the Radio Teesdale stand at the Event Guide launch on Tuesday the 26th Feb (4pm to 6pm).
The Community Media Association (CMA) - The CMA AGM is to be held in Sheffield at 12 noon on Saturday 23rd February. If you are interested in representing Radio Teesdale at this event then let us know.
Fundraising - As we have said on many occasions, by necessity, fundraising needs to be considered as one of our primary activities this year. We have a great deal of work to do in this area. We have put together a pack that describes how organisations can become sponsors or advertisers on Radio Teesdale. Let us know if you would like a copy. As always, if you would like to be involved in this area of activity or know of any organizations that would benefit from involvement in Radio Teesdale then please pass on the information.
If you are interested in any way in any of these activities then ring the office (01833 696750), email studio@radioteesdale.co.uk or call in.
e-Circular No 02 2008 (27/1/8)
Many thanks to all those who responded to last week’s e-Circular. Now that we have our first full season of broadcast behind us and are well into our second our activities will hopefully begin to expand throughout 2008. For example, we need to increase the already growing number of community groups that have an active involvement in Radio Teesdale. Fundraising (see later) is another fundamentally important area of activity.
We are constantly seeking members willing to take on responsibility for new activities or current activities to allow others to move onto new things. We will continue to issue these circulars, and we have plans for a paper newsletter, as a way of spreading some of the identified needs and requirements. The Radio Teesdale door is (literally) always open for those wanting to call in to talk through ideas.
We also recognize that as individuals work on specific programmes they don’t always get the chance to meet other members. So, we plan to hold regular organised sessions whereby members can come and meet and talk to others, learn about new things happening, make suggestions and “sign up” for some of the numerous things going on. Essentially, this should be a session that should be member driven and have (as always) a focus on our listeners and the community as well as the needs of our members. Hopefully, the members will provide as much of the content of these sessions as is possible. It is envisaged that, at least initially, it will be held on either the Wednesday or Thursday of the third week in the month. Do you have any views on the date, time, agenda items, content, etc, etc? Let us know.
Training
Again, thank you to those that have responded to the last circular on the important area of training. Several people have put their names down for the next accredited training course.
There has also been some interest in our running some sessions on “Editing.” These could take the form of trainer led sessions, workshops or drop in sessions. These would run in parallel or between the accredited training courses (but are certainly not a replacement for the broader ranged accredited training).
The Editing Workshops could run on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings (or during the day if there was a demand). What do you think? Any time more appropriate than another? Would you be interested in coming along?
Funding
By necessity, fundraising will be a major part of our activity this year. We have been making contact with many businesses in and around Teesdale with a view to talking to them about the variety of sponsoring and advertising opportunities at Radio Teesdale. We have a great deal of work to do in this area. As always, if you would like to be involved in this area of activity or know of any organizations that would benefit from involvement in Radio Teesdale then please pass on the information.
Presenting Opportunities
Thank you to those that have responded to the request for presenting opportunity on specific programmes. As a reminder these are:
Monday Drive Time (5pm to 7pm)
Thursday Breakfast (7.30am to 9am)
Friday Breakfast (7.30am to 9am)
We hope to draw up a schedule of dates and presenters for these programmes so if you would like to be included then please let us know.
Birthday Celebration
A reminder, that the 27th March marks our first birthday. Thank you to those that have volunteered to get involved in organising celebration events. Others, very much welcome. One suggestion has been to try and get together as many people from Teesdale as we can that have the same birthday – 27th March!
More Ways of Getting Involved:
As well as the various things mentioned above, if you are still wondering what to do to support Radio Teesdale then here is another idea……
· Go along to community events and record performances to carry out interviews with those involved. It has only been organised at the last minute (today in fact!) but tonight Peter Dixon is attending the service at St Mary’s Church in Barnard Castle (starts for 6.30pm) to record performances from a group from Basotho in Africa who will be singing Gospel songs. The group will also be performing at GSK social club tomorrow (Monday 28th January) evening (starts 7.30pm) if you would like to see them. There are lost of opportunities to attend similar events across the dale.
If you are interested in any way in any of these activities then ring the office (01833 696750), email studio@radioteesdale.co.uk or call in.
We are constantly seeking members willing to take on responsibility for new activities or current activities to allow others to move onto new things. We will continue to issue these circulars, and we have plans for a paper newsletter, as a way of spreading some of the identified needs and requirements. The Radio Teesdale door is (literally) always open for those wanting to call in to talk through ideas.
We also recognize that as individuals work on specific programmes they don’t always get the chance to meet other members. So, we plan to hold regular organised sessions whereby members can come and meet and talk to others, learn about new things happening, make suggestions and “sign up” for some of the numerous things going on. Essentially, this should be a session that should be member driven and have (as always) a focus on our listeners and the community as well as the needs of our members. Hopefully, the members will provide as much of the content of these sessions as is possible. It is envisaged that, at least initially, it will be held on either the Wednesday or Thursday of the third week in the month. Do you have any views on the date, time, agenda items, content, etc, etc? Let us know.
Training
Again, thank you to those that have responded to the last circular on the important area of training. Several people have put their names down for the next accredited training course.
There has also been some interest in our running some sessions on “Editing.” These could take the form of trainer led sessions, workshops or drop in sessions. These would run in parallel or between the accredited training courses (but are certainly not a replacement for the broader ranged accredited training).
The Editing Workshops could run on Monday, Wednesday or Thursday evenings (or during the day if there was a demand). What do you think? Any time more appropriate than another? Would you be interested in coming along?
Funding
By necessity, fundraising will be a major part of our activity this year. We have been making contact with many businesses in and around Teesdale with a view to talking to them about the variety of sponsoring and advertising opportunities at Radio Teesdale. We have a great deal of work to do in this area. As always, if you would like to be involved in this area of activity or know of any organizations that would benefit from involvement in Radio Teesdale then please pass on the information.
Presenting Opportunities
Thank you to those that have responded to the request for presenting opportunity on specific programmes. As a reminder these are:
Monday Drive Time (5pm to 7pm)
Thursday Breakfast (7.30am to 9am)
Friday Breakfast (7.30am to 9am)
We hope to draw up a schedule of dates and presenters for these programmes so if you would like to be included then please let us know.
Birthday Celebration
A reminder, that the 27th March marks our first birthday. Thank you to those that have volunteered to get involved in organising celebration events. Others, very much welcome. One suggestion has been to try and get together as many people from Teesdale as we can that have the same birthday – 27th March!
More Ways of Getting Involved:
As well as the various things mentioned above, if you are still wondering what to do to support Radio Teesdale then here is another idea……
· Go along to community events and record performances to carry out interviews with those involved. It has only been organised at the last minute (today in fact!) but tonight Peter Dixon is attending the service at St Mary’s Church in Barnard Castle (starts for 6.30pm) to record performances from a group from Basotho in Africa who will be singing Gospel songs. The group will also be performing at GSK social club tomorrow (Monday 28th January) evening (starts 7.30pm) if you would like to see them. There are lost of opportunities to attend similar events across the dale.
If you are interested in any way in any of these activities then ring the office (01833 696750), email studio@radioteesdale.co.uk or call in.
e-Circular No 01 2008 (23/1/8)
Listener Feedback
It’s always great to hear from the members of the community that we have been set up to serve. We are delighted to report that several listeners have called and rang into the office and said kind things about the music and the programmes. One listener emailed in today and said, “Since starting to listen on my evening drive home, I have been knocked out by the quality and variety of the music played. It is an education, it is engaging, and what a pleasant contrast from most of the dumbed down offerings from other stations.” Praise indeed. Well done to everyone involved in making and supporting our programme making.
Programme Schedule
The special Christmas schedule was a huge success. Congratulations and well done to all those concerned in putting together an interesting and varied range of programmes. “Something for everyone.”
Likewise the new Winter schedule has received various positive comments from listeners. We especially offer good luck to all the new presenters who have joined the team.
Spring is just around the corner! One of the things we learnt from the Autumn schedule is that the following season soon comes around. The seasons for 2008 are provisionally scheduled to be:
Spring - 14 April to 18 July
Summer – 19 July to 17 October
Autumn – 18 October to 16 January 2009.
All new ideas are most welcome. If you are not doing a programme and would like to then come into the office and have a chat about it. Programme proposal forms (which might help the thought process) are available from the office or the web site.
If you have some ideas and would like to become involved and take responsibility for creating and delivering the actual programme schedule itself then your contribution would be most welcome. Just let us know. There are lots of areas where (even without any experience) you can make a positive contribution to making Radio Teesdale an even greater success in 2008.
Funding
We are delighted to let you know that we have received funding from the “Good Fund” to the tune of £6,050. The money will be used to pay for extra costs (due to steelwork required) on the Transmitter, vital studio equipment and towards setting up a web streaming service.
Over the coming months we will be increasing our effort to attract business sponsors and advertisers. We need to raise at least £25k per annum from this if we are to continue to fund our current level of activity. If you would like to get involved in part of the fundraising team or simply have leads of potential sponsors them please let us know.
Presenting Opportunities
We are looking for either occasional or regular presenters for a couple of programme spots. In particular:
Monday Drive Time (5pm to 7pm)
Thursday Breakfast (7.30am to 9am)
Friday Breakfast (7.30am to 9am)
In addition, due to prior commitments we are looking for presenters to stand in for the following programmes:
Wednesday 20th February
Wednesday 19th March
What’s On
The What’s-On team welcome help in terms of re-using relevant material primarily created for other programmes or for people to carrying out various original interviews. As well as a variety of local performers we have interviewed, the last few weeks, Maggie Bell, Mark Watson, Pete Langford of the Baron Knights and Pauline Black ex of The Selector to name a few.
Training
Our current training session is due to finish in early March. If you are interested in joining a new course or have any views of what sort of things you would like covering in a training course then please let us know.
Marketing Material
We now have available the official Radio Teesdale car stickers. We hope that every one of you will sport one in your motors, windows, etc. They are, of course, available in the office (as well as over 30 locations throughout Teesdale) for collection. We are currently evaluating other promotional goods.
Over the coming year we expect to increase the press releases that we issue. On Friday lunchtime we expect to have a 12 foot python in the studio…should make an interesting story!! If you are interested in getting involved (writing press releases, contacting press, taking photographs, etc) then there are lots of opportunities.
Birthday Celebration
The 27th March marks our first birthday on air with a full time license….doesn’t time fly? Various celebrations will be arranged to mark the event. If you would like to get involved in arranging events and maximising our publicity campaign around this time then please let us know.
More Ways of Getting Involved:
As well as the various things mentioned above, if you are still wondering what to do to support Radio Teesdale then here are a few more ideas……
· Make a one off programme. Our schedule is set up to include occasional programmes – ideal if you have a particular subject, issue or item that you would like aired but have not got the time available to do a complete series.
· Help us work on the schedule community events (Farmers’ Markets, Fairs, Processions) that we will be attending during 2008.
· Sit in on our Drive Time or Breakfast show as a co-presenter. You don’t have to worry about the pressures of managing the desk. It’s a great way to get a feel for the studio and start your “broadcasting career.”
· Join our editing team. We are constantly looking to enhance our programming with interviews, short edits of previous recordings, programme trailers, etc. If you are making recordings yourself it also gives you easier control over the final product.
· Give talks to Community Groups. Tonight Peter Dixon is going to Middleton Guides and we plan to include them in the Drive Time programme. We have a number of requests to visit organisations and some are visiting the studios. If you would like to talk to them about Radio Teesdale that would extend the work we can do in this area.
· We now have access to a set of extensive resources for preparing sound features on new film releases. Putting together features is a great way to practice some simple editing and scripting tasks. You will also get the opportunity of attending press showings of films days or even weeks before they are open to the public.
· Make a “Six of the Best” programme. Again this is a regular spot on the programme schedule and we tend to repeat these programmes on various occasions.
If you are interested in any way in any of these activities then ring the office (01833 696750), email studio@radioteesdale.co.uk or call in.
It’s always great to hear from the members of the community that we have been set up to serve. We are delighted to report that several listeners have called and rang into the office and said kind things about the music and the programmes. One listener emailed in today and said, “Since starting to listen on my evening drive home, I have been knocked out by the quality and variety of the music played. It is an education, it is engaging, and what a pleasant contrast from most of the dumbed down offerings from other stations.” Praise indeed. Well done to everyone involved in making and supporting our programme making.
Programme Schedule
The special Christmas schedule was a huge success. Congratulations and well done to all those concerned in putting together an interesting and varied range of programmes. “Something for everyone.”
Likewise the new Winter schedule has received various positive comments from listeners. We especially offer good luck to all the new presenters who have joined the team.
Spring is just around the corner! One of the things we learnt from the Autumn schedule is that the following season soon comes around. The seasons for 2008 are provisionally scheduled to be:
Spring - 14 April to 18 July
Summer – 19 July to 17 October
Autumn – 18 October to 16 January 2009.
All new ideas are most welcome. If you are not doing a programme and would like to then come into the office and have a chat about it. Programme proposal forms (which might help the thought process) are available from the office or the web site.
If you have some ideas and would like to become involved and take responsibility for creating and delivering the actual programme schedule itself then your contribution would be most welcome. Just let us know. There are lots of areas where (even without any experience) you can make a positive contribution to making Radio Teesdale an even greater success in 2008.
Funding
We are delighted to let you know that we have received funding from the “Good Fund” to the tune of £6,050. The money will be used to pay for extra costs (due to steelwork required) on the Transmitter, vital studio equipment and towards setting up a web streaming service.
Over the coming months we will be increasing our effort to attract business sponsors and advertisers. We need to raise at least £25k per annum from this if we are to continue to fund our current level of activity. If you would like to get involved in part of the fundraising team or simply have leads of potential sponsors them please let us know.
Presenting Opportunities
We are looking for either occasional or regular presenters for a couple of programme spots. In particular:
Monday Drive Time (5pm to 7pm)
Thursday Breakfast (7.30am to 9am)
Friday Breakfast (7.30am to 9am)
In addition, due to prior commitments we are looking for presenters to stand in for the following programmes:
Wednesday 20th February
Wednesday 19th March
What’s On
The What’s-On team welcome help in terms of re-using relevant material primarily created for other programmes or for people to carrying out various original interviews. As well as a variety of local performers we have interviewed, the last few weeks, Maggie Bell, Mark Watson, Pete Langford of the Baron Knights and Pauline Black ex of The Selector to name a few.
Training
Our current training session is due to finish in early March. If you are interested in joining a new course or have any views of what sort of things you would like covering in a training course then please let us know.
Marketing Material
We now have available the official Radio Teesdale car stickers. We hope that every one of you will sport one in your motors, windows, etc. They are, of course, available in the office (as well as over 30 locations throughout Teesdale) for collection. We are currently evaluating other promotional goods.
Over the coming year we expect to increase the press releases that we issue. On Friday lunchtime we expect to have a 12 foot python in the studio…should make an interesting story!! If you are interested in getting involved (writing press releases, contacting press, taking photographs, etc) then there are lots of opportunities.
Birthday Celebration
The 27th March marks our first birthday on air with a full time license….doesn’t time fly? Various celebrations will be arranged to mark the event. If you would like to get involved in arranging events and maximising our publicity campaign around this time then please let us know.
More Ways of Getting Involved:
As well as the various things mentioned above, if you are still wondering what to do to support Radio Teesdale then here are a few more ideas……
· Make a one off programme. Our schedule is set up to include occasional programmes – ideal if you have a particular subject, issue or item that you would like aired but have not got the time available to do a complete series.
· Help us work on the schedule community events (Farmers’ Markets, Fairs, Processions) that we will be attending during 2008.
· Sit in on our Drive Time or Breakfast show as a co-presenter. You don’t have to worry about the pressures of managing the desk. It’s a great way to get a feel for the studio and start your “broadcasting career.”
· Join our editing team. We are constantly looking to enhance our programming with interviews, short edits of previous recordings, programme trailers, etc. If you are making recordings yourself it also gives you easier control over the final product.
· Give talks to Community Groups. Tonight Peter Dixon is going to Middleton Guides and we plan to include them in the Drive Time programme. We have a number of requests to visit organisations and some are visiting the studios. If you would like to talk to them about Radio Teesdale that would extend the work we can do in this area.
· We now have access to a set of extensive resources for preparing sound features on new film releases. Putting together features is a great way to practice some simple editing and scripting tasks. You will also get the opportunity of attending press showings of films days or even weeks before they are open to the public.
· Make a “Six of the Best” programme. Again this is a regular spot on the programme schedule and we tend to repeat these programmes on various occasions.
If you are interested in any way in any of these activities then ring the office (01833 696750), email studio@radioteesdale.co.uk or call in.
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