Stratford Community Radio is a totally non-profit organisation that is run by dedicated people from Stratford and volunteers for the local residents of Stratford.
However, it is not only about what’s happening in Stratford it also gives a voice to residents who may have something to say about the town. As well as giving a voice to anyone who may want to make a point whether it is about politics or local issues or events do with anything from arts to charities to sports, then Stratford community radio is the place to share your views and your discussions about Stratford upon Avon.
The radio station respectively reserves the right not to broadcast anything on the station, which may be offending as extremist views or the use of bad language.
Stratford Community Radio not only operates as a usual radio station on the air but has a dedicated website for broadcasting radio online where you can listen to the station” Live” while online and get more views and information on Stratford community radio.
Programmes on Stratford Community Radio: The station covers a wide variety of subjects and tries to balance these out so that listeners are not bombarded with the same issues that effect everyday life in Stratford. Respectively local politics are always on the “hit list” as to say with local residents able to take part in discussion forums with various subjects that may be causing concern. Another subject, which rates highly on the community radio station, is the arts. In addition you have shows both music based and spoken that are structured to be both appealing to young and old so whether you listen to Pop music or you are a Jazz enthusiast or you listen to classical music or you are a lover of theatre or film you wont be disappointed.
Popular Programmes:
The Local Show: As mentioned in the title of the radio show “The Local Show” gives you the latest news on what is happening in the local community in Stratford and the surrounding local area. In addition to the latest community news you have a good selection of music and the latest debates: Broadcast on Saturdays: 2.30pm-3.30pm
The Breakfast Brunch Show: Gives you interesting and penetrating interviews on the big issues of the week with the best music from across the decade: Broadcast Sundays: 10am-12am
Steve Matthews Show: This show is Stratford communities’ radio regular Sunday Jazz music slot for lovers of jazz music. The show is presented by Steve Matthews and spans jazz music across many decades and genres.
Tribe Called Vibe: The presenters on this show are all Stratford based and they bring you a mix of music oddities and what is going on in local area and the community.In addition you have the so called “Weird News” slot plus fantastic music and really bad jokes!:Broadcast:Sunday 12am-2pm
Jackie King Turner: Jackie king brings her own true talent to SCR with her intriguing show. With Interviews and gaining insights from the local residents of Stratford.
Jackie will play music selected by the interviewees and her own favourite selections of music: Broadcast: Saturdays: 1am-2.30pm.
The John Bowlt Country Show: If you love country music then the John Bowlt show is a must. The show features a diverse mix of country music together with fascinating facts, featured artistes and the best of country music both new and old.
Radio for the Stratford Community: Stratford community radio is as it says and welcomes contact from all types of community organisations as the radio station can provide a window for there respective causes and events to the local residents of Stratford both on the air and online via the dedicated website. Therefore Stratford community radio likes to hear from all sorts of people or organisations that would like to publicise an event whatever it may be from art to theatre or cultural or corporate events then Stratford community radio is a great place to start.
In addition, Stratford Community Radio is always on the look for aspiring new talent as in the way of new presenters. As a local resident of Stratford if you think you have the ambition to run your own radio show or you have a particular talent or experience or maybe you are a local band or a songwriter,or have a field of interest(i.e. news gathering in your local area) then Stratford Community Radio might be able to help you realise that ambition.
Stratford Community Radio are located at:
Stratford Community Radio
50 Henley Street
Stratford upon Avon
CV37 6QW.