PeaceFM is back on the airwaves... for 5 years!

You will probably remember PeaceFM from the three 4-week broadcasts in recent years. Judging by the feedback forms, text messages, emails and phone-ins, these were very popular with local listeners. It gave a voice to the views and feelings of local people through talk, debate, interview and phone-in programes (which attracted, amongst others, Tony Blair, Hazel Blears, Rio Ferdinand, local MP Tony Lloyd and Police and Council officers). And it played some great music!

Many people asked for more, and in 2008 an application to OFCOM for a 5 year licence for PeaceFM was successful. Under the umbrella of Carisma, Peace Full Media Ltd. has been set up to run PeaceFM. Preparations are now at an advanced stage and, all being well, PeaceFM will take to the airwaves on 90.1 from August 2009.

A strong element of PeaceFM will be educational and, funding permitting, a second studio will be built, partly for programme preparation, but mostly for training and hands-on experience for young people in broadcasting, and all aspects of programme making. This will encourage self-expression, organising of thoughts, and presentation skills, all in a context that will be interesting and motivating. There will also be training for the technical skills of broadcasting and programme creation, such as sound recording and editing using professional-level equipment. Existing positive links with local schools and colleges, built up by Carisma over the years through activities such as PeaceWeek, will be used as a means of making this facility available as a 'life-chance' to young people.

How can you get involved?

We wish to form a 'Community Forum' group for PeaceFM to meet every 6-8 weeks. This will be a group of people who can help to move PeaceFM forward. We need all your creative, positive ideas and suggestions. These will be fed back into the Peace Full Media Working Group who will then implement any positive practical suggestions and ideas. If you wish to join this group please contact: 07903390882. If you are interested in broadcasting and presenting, please contact 07796670601. You will then be invited to update meetings so that you are aware of how and when broadcasting training will take place. If you wish to advertise on PeaceFM or sponsor PeaceFM, please contact 07903390882. Or email Carisma on info@carisma.me.uk
Community Radio stations are not-for-profit broadcasters owned and run by local people, mostly volunteers. They enable communities to use the radio as an outlet for cultural and creative expression and give a voice to views and opinions. They create new opportunities for employment, learning, social cohesion and inclusion.
Who are Peace Full Media Ltd?
PeaceFM, is set up and managed by Peace Full Media Limited. The Directors are all local people and they are: Julia Burke (Secretary); Esther Furlonge-Clarke; Tanzima Rahman; Walt Crowson; Steadford Leiba; Raymond Bell (Vice-Chair); Anthony Downer; Erinma Bell (Treasurer); Dave Brown (Chair); Anthony Weekes; and Jackie McNeish. Core Working Group: Erinma, Julia (Lady J), Anthony Weekes (Juggla), Dave Brown (Prof), Raymond & Steadford (Stevie Fly).
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