Eden FM
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| Broadcast area | Penrith, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Langwathby, Greystoke, Shap and villages |
| Frequency | 107.5 FM & Online |
| Programming | |
| Format | Community Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Eden FM Radio Ltd (Independent) |
| History | |
First air date | June 2014 (Full-time) |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Eden FM is a community radio station serving Penrith and the Eden Valley in Cumbria. The studios are located in Mostyn Hall, Friargate, Penrith.
The campaign for a local station was launched in June 2010 and studios were switched on in November 2011.[1]
Run by volunteers, the non-profit organisation, recently applied to Ofcom for a full-time community radio licence on an FM frequency in the community radio licensing: third round for the North East of England and Cumbria.[2]
Currently broadcasting full-time online and on 107.5 FM, the station completed three 28-day restricted service licence broadcasts in November - December 2011, followed by a couple more in June - July 2012 and November - December 2012.[3]
Eden FM submitted an application for a full-time licence in January 2013[4] and was awarded a 5-year licence in October of that year.[5]
Local towns and villages covered by Eden FM Radio include Penrith, Appleby-in-Westmorland, Langwathby, Greystoke, Shap, Skelton and Melmerby.
References
- ^ "Eden FM on air". Cwherald.com. 2 December 2011. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Ofcom | Community Radio Licence Applicants – Region 4 NE England, Cumbria and N Yorkshire". Licensing.ofcom.org.uk. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Radio station Eden FM back on air (From The Westmorland Gazette)". Thewestmorlandgazette.co.uk. 28 November 2012. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Lucky 13 apply for North East, North Yorks and Cumbria licences | Community Media Association". Commedia.org.uk. 8 February 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
- ^ "Ofcom | Two community radio licence awards: October 2013". Licensing.ofcom.org.uk. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
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See also
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