Sfm to be new community voice for Sittingbourne
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SFM supporters at a
charity football match last year
by Rachael Woods
sittingbourne@thekmgroup.co.uk
The dream of a community radio station for Sittingbourne looks
set to become reality in 2012.
After nine years waiting in the wings, founder Peter Flynn is
anticipating launching SFM in the summer, when a frequency is given
by regulator Ofcom.
He wants to recruit up to 30 volunteers to man the station and
is looking for radio presenters and producers, as well as
administration staff.
He is encouraging job seekers to apply for positions, which will
offer valuable media experience for those looking for a new career
in the new year.
The 46-year-old has broadcast a number of trial programmes over
the years, as well as taken SFM out on the road this year
supporting the Sittingbourne Carnival and the Christmas lights
switch-on in Central Avenue.
A radio veteran, who has worked for Capital Gold, Talk Radio and
Heart, Peter is aiming to offer something different from the big
guns on the airwaves.
His vision is for a hyper-local radio station that puts events
in Sittingbourne at the heart of its programming.
He said: "We want to be the first station that people tune into
if they want local news.
"It will be a chance for people to get their voices heard on
local issues and we will hold regular phone-ins on subjects such as
the regeneration of the town centre.
"People can give their views on air about the things that really
matter in Sittingbourne."
His musical offering will be designed to have a wide appeal.
Peter said: "We will be playing tracks from the '60s to modern
music, so that we appeal to people of all ages."
With negotiations under way to secure a premises in the High
Street, Peter is confident that the long wait will soon be
over.
- To follow SFM on twitter go to twitter.com/SFMRadio or visit
the website www.sfmradio.com
Tuesday, January 10 2012
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