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| name = Corinium Radio |
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| area = [[Cirencester]] , [[Gloucestershire]]. |
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| owner = not-for-profit constituted group |
| owner = Independent not-for-profit constituted group |
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| format = News |
| format = Local News and Music for Cirencester |
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| frequency = 87.7 MHz FM |
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| website = [http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk www.coriniumradio.co.uk] |
| website = [http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk www.coriniumradio.co.uk] |
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'''Corinium Radio''' is a [[Community radio in the United Kingdom| |
'''Corinium Radio''' is a [[Community radio in the United Kingdom|community radio]] station in [[Cirencester]], [[Gloucestershire]]. It was the second community radio station set up in Gloucestershire, after [[Forest of Dean Radio]],<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk/content/background/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-03-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100227080618/http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk/content/background/ |archivedate=2010-02-27 |df= }}</ref> and broadcast for the first time on a 2-day [[Restricted Service Licence]] in May 2006.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk/content/background/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-03-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100227080618/http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk/content/background/ |archivedate=2010-02-27 |df= }}</ref> Corinium Radio has broadcast using an [[Restricted Service Licence|RSL]] a total of 10 times,<ref>Previous broadcasts - {{cite web |url=http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk/content/broadcasts/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-03-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100227080624/http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk/content/broadcasts/ |archivedate=2010-02-27 |df= }}</ref>. |
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==Background== |
==Background== |
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Corinium Radio was originally commissioned by the Gloucestershire County Arts Advisory Group to promote and develop community media, |
Corinium Radio was originally commissioned by the Gloucestershire County Arts Advisory Group to promote and develop community media, and along with the help of [[Forest of Dean Radio]] the station developed, and broadcast in May 2006 for the first time.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk/content/background/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-03-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100227080618/http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk/content/background/ |archivedate=2010-02-27 |df= }}</ref> |
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==Structure== |
==Structure== |
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Corinium Radio is now running as a 'not-for-profit organisation' and all members of the team are volunteers who give up their free time every few weeks to attend planning and programming meetings and broadcasts. The organisation of the station is run by two teams - the planning group and the programming group, although numbers are short and many people are on both teams. The planning group are a group of 12 people who meet regularly and the planning group are responsible for licence applications, technical issues, fundraising and maintaining the website. The programming group is open to all members of the public and is the group where scheduling is discussed.<ref>Structure - {{cite web |url=http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk/content/about-us/ |title=Archived copy |accessdate=2010-03-20 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20100314164917/http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk/content/about-us/ |archivedate=2010-03-14 |df= }}</ref> |
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Corinium Radio operates as a not-for-profit organisation with a flat management structure informed by its membership. Our volunteers range from 8 years to 80+, all receiving training to help them tell their story and share their passion through audio and visual media. Governance is managed by the Directors of Corinium Radio Ltd who meet regularly to consider and plan the strategic direction of the community radio station underpinned by a Management Team which is representative of the functions within the organisation. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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In Corinium Radio's 5th broadcast, poet [[Pam Ayres]], who lives in the area was interviewed on the station.<ref>Corinium Radio Rocks the Airwaves - http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/cotswolds/2346886.Corinium_Radio_rocks_the_airwaves (retrieved 20/03/10).</ref> |
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Corinium Radio was voted The Best Community Radio Station in the Cotswolds |
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In August 2009, Corinium Radio was featured as part of a Community Radio Showcase programme on [[BBC Radio Gloucestershire]].<ref>A Showcase of Gloucestershire Community Radio - http://www.fred-hart.co.uk/content/2009/08/28/a-showcase-of-gloucestershire-community-radio (retrieved 20/03/10).</ref> Chair of Corinium Radio Liz Young was interviewed and a clip from the station's breakfast show was broadcast. |
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We were presented with the Creatives Champion Award by Cirencester Chamber of Commerce in 2017 which led to our first appointment of a Creative in Residence, Laurie Plant. Our latest Creative in Residence is Andrew Hodges, Composer. |
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In November 2009, the station management said that their winter broadcast was heard by 10% of the local population, around the same as the local BBC station.<ref>Best Ever Broadcast for Corinium Radio - http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/4770407._Best_ever__broadcast_for_Corinium_Radio/ (retrieved 20/03/10).</ref> |
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One of our current Directors was a founder-member of Corinium Radio at the age of 14; he is now 26 years old. |
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==References== |
==References== |
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==External links== |
==External links== |
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*[http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk/ Corinium Radio website] |
*[http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk/ Corinium Radio website] |
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*[http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/cotswolds/2346886.Corinium_Radio_rocks_the_airwaves/ Corinium Radio Rocks the Airwaves] |
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*[http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/4770407._Best_ever__broadcast_for_Corinium_Radio/ Best Ever Broadcast for Corinium Radio] |
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Revision as of 10:35, 20 March 2019
| Broadcast area | Cirencester , Gloucestershire. |
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| Frequency | 87.7 MHz FM |
| Programming | |
| Format | Local News and Music for Cirencester |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Independent not-for-profit constituted group |
| Links | |
| Website | www.coriniumradio.co.uk |
Corinium Radio is a community radio station in Cirencester, Gloucestershire. It was the second community radio station set up in Gloucestershire, after Forest of Dean Radio,[1] and broadcast for the first time on a 2-day Restricted Service Licence in May 2006.[2] Corinium Radio has broadcast using an RSL a total of 10 times,[3].
Background
Corinium Radio was originally commissioned by the Gloucestershire County Arts Advisory Group to promote and develop community media, and along with the help of Forest of Dean Radio the station developed, and broadcast in May 2006 for the first time.[4]
Structure
Corinium Radio is now running as a 'not-for-profit organisation' and all members of the team are volunteers who give up their free time every few weeks to attend planning and programming meetings and broadcasts. The organisation of the station is run by two teams - the planning group and the programming group, although numbers are short and many people are on both teams. The planning group are a group of 12 people who meet regularly and the planning group are responsible for licence applications, technical issues, fundraising and maintaining the website. The programming group is open to all members of the public and is the group where scheduling is discussed.[5]
Trivia
In Corinium Radio's 5th broadcast, poet Pam Ayres, who lives in the area was interviewed on the station.[6]
In August 2009, Corinium Radio was featured as part of a Community Radio Showcase programme on BBC Radio Gloucestershire.[7] Chair of Corinium Radio Liz Young was interviewed and a clip from the station's breakfast show was broadcast.
In November 2009, the station management said that their winter broadcast was heard by 10% of the local population, around the same as the local BBC station.[8]
References
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-02-27. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-02-27. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Previous broadcasts - "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-02-27. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-02-27. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Structure - "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2010-03-14. Retrieved 2010-03-20.
{{cite web}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help)CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link) - ^ Corinium Radio Rocks the Airwaves - http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/cotswolds/2346886.Corinium_Radio_rocks_the_airwaves (retrieved 20/03/10).
- ^ A Showcase of Gloucestershire Community Radio - http://www.fred-hart.co.uk/content/2009/08/28/a-showcase-of-gloucestershire-community-radio (retrieved 20/03/10).
- ^ Best Ever Broadcast for Corinium Radio - http://www.wiltsglosstandard.co.uk/news/4770407._Best_ever__broadcast_for_Corinium_Radio/ (retrieved 20/03/10).