About Us
SWINDON 105.5 is a non-commercial radio service in Swindon, by Swindon, for Swindon.
We are licenced by OFCOM as a Not For Profit community organisation, with a specific Brief. A 5-year renewing licence.
We are funded by grants, donations, corporate support and fund-raising events and support in-kind.
Become a FRIEND of SWINDON 105.5. Have your name included in our on-line credits, receive a certificate and e-update bulletins on the station.
Our AIM: to run an effective, inclusive radio station that dares to be different to other stations serving the region providing a
diverse and open access to the citizens of Swindon.
Contributing to the promotion of cultural, spiritual, social and
economic life of Swindon.
Annual Ofcom Report 2010-2011
Annual Finance Report
a poem by Mo Needham for our third anniversary, 2011
Don’t Forget The Point Five
It’s celebration time, come on!
Three years on the air, in Swindon.
Not 104 and not 105, Size matters, it’s 105 POINT FIVE!
Not for Profit and commercial free, With more colour than a HD TV.
Community Radio diverse and unique, Locals listen, because locals speak.
Promoting culture and society too, Spiritual life and the business zoo.
Citizens of Swindon you have the key - And volunteer staff give their time for free.
At the Bentley Centre on Stratton Road, The heart beats and the vision grows.
24 – 7 every week, The music plays, the presenters speak.
26,300 hours so far, Our Universe has another star.
Transmitting light from Town FC. Those ballsy Robins charge no fee.
Brass bands, Latin, Folk and Show Time too, Rock, Drum ‘n’ Bass, Motown to The Blues
Born back in March ‘08. This baby’s fine, it’s doin’ great!
The heart of Swindon pulses strong, The airwaves let us all belong.
Connected to community... The local voice of you and me.
Swindon Talking and Penhill Proud, Broadgreen chat and Voices Allowed.
Shirley Meets on Sunday morn, And Hot Topics keep the station warm.
Young People’s Voices grasp the thistle, Saturday Splash to wet your whistle.
Music, music, in every form, Played from morning through till dawn.
It’s fabulous; YOU ARE GREAT you know!
Well done Swindon Community Radio!
There’s only one more thing to say... And that folks, is Happy third Birthday
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Presenter records DVD in memory of murdered Swindon girl
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Philosophy
We have a totally different concept to others in the area. Presenters, admin and technical teams are volunteers learning new skills and sharing their knowledge and experience with others, at the same time as helping provide a radio service for Swindon.
SWINDON 105.5 is the only locally-based station that's local 24 hours a day
We take no sustaining external service, unlike all other radio services in the region.
We are proud to provide the most diverse range of music in the region.... where else could you find such as... brass band, Latin and Folk to Rock and Roll, Motown, Show Music and Drum and Bass! It's a service for Swindon and by Swindon.
The station launched in March 2008 with an initial five-year extendable licence and about 130 regular team members are regularly involved. As a not-for-profit company the service relies on donations, grants, fundraising and memberships. To find out more or to show your support, give us a call or go to the support page.
Our pledge.... "We will..
- Provide a platform for debate and discussion on the priorities for the town, local neighbourhoods and distinct communities
- Promote events, cultures, general news, broadcasting under the key headings of Arts/literature, Education, Community, Local Music.
- Celebrate individual and community achievements and the cultural diversity of Swindon
We do this by..
- Developing capacity: providing training, building on individuals confidence, strengths and interests; encouraging positive expression
- Working in Partnerships
Community Radio Swindon (registered company name) has been set up with the aim of providing a fully accessible service to Swindon, with training and development opportunities high on the agenda.
Directors
Bruce Clarke
(Chairman) |
ex Community and Adult Learning, Swindon Borough Council. Original member of Swindon-Ocotal Link. Community Radio experience abroad. |
| Shirley Ludford (also Station Manager) |
Freelance Broadcaster and PR. Ex Community Cable TV, Commercial and BBC Radio. Media Trainer. |
Brydgette
Bryon-Edmond |
Marketing Professional. |
| Ian Rowe |
An original member of the team. |
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| Ian Hickling |
Professional Transmission Engineer |
Robert Harman
Helen George |
Morris Owen senior Director. Rotarian.
ex Clerk to a High Court Judge. Vice Chair of Governors of a Swindon primary school. Works in Accounts position.
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Advisors
Peter Clarke Director, Swindon Music Service
John Flannigan Retired businessman in the world of
film and video. Rotarian.
Seniz Voluntary Action Swindon
Members have long track records of working with and showing support for community projects and organisations and share a desire to provide a unique service, openly encouraging participation from people of all ages, cultures and abilities.
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Advisory GroupsAdvisory/Support Groups are being established to cover a wide range of cultural, community and education interests. More information is available on request, if you would like to get involved, please contact us.
Our Contact Address:
Currently:-
The Bentley Centre
Radio Studios
Stratton Road
Swindon
SN1 2SH
Community Radio Swindon (registered co. name) was established as a not-for-profit company with an initial five year FM licence to broadcast, with ongoing financial security and probity
To run an effective radio station dedicated to working with and for the local community, providing:
- links between communities
- access and training
- a regular platform for local voices on local issues through balanced discussion on topical issues, features and interviews
Working with a wide range of community groups - helping develop good communication within the community.
Information Sharing
To provide information and publicity for community groups and on local issues, or national issues with local implications or interest
Standards
To maintain impartiality of radio coverage in line with national broadcasting Code of Conduct
Partnerships
To build and maintain mutually beneficial partnerships with organisations in the Public, Voluntary and Business sectors i.e. education, media, employers, community groups
Education
Development of strong links with educational establishments
Training
A policy of open access and training for volunteers, in programme-making, working with individuals and community groups to ensure they best promote themselves, encouraging good communication and confidence in dealing with the media.
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