About Inspiration FM 105.8

105.8

24 December 2001 to
20 January 2002

We're Back !

The county’s community radio station on 105.8 FM returns to the air-waves, with a bumper entertainment package. After several very successful run throughs and the highly favourable response of Northamptonshire listeners, "Inspiration FM" will again be Broadcasting 24 Hours a day with a mix of music to suit all tastes, interviews, phone-ins, news, traffic, and discussions of topics that really matter to the people of Northampton town and county.

Broadcasts from Inspiration FM’s studios in Sheep Street Northampton will include the stations favourites like R&B, Reggae, Gospel, Rap, Jazz, Dance, Asian, African, Greek and Irish Folk music, a regular kiddies Saturday Morning show and much-much more.

The policy of "Inspiration FM" Multi-Cultural in its Programming - for the people, by the people. The station is the brainchild, of Mark Dean (Radio Production Training), Guy Williams (studio Technical Manager) and Jenny Campbell. Presenter’s, DJ’s and interviewers come from all walks of life, are resident in Northampton and like the heads of this community radio station give freely their service to "Inspiration FM"

"Inspiration FM" is non-profit making and if the station is to succeed and remain permanently on the air for the Northamptonshire public it is necessary to raise funds through donations and sponsorship. Northampton Borough Council and County Council confirm substantial funding and sponsor ship comes from the Herald & Post Group, McDonalds Restaurant 9-13 The Drapery Northampton and JCA Public Relations in Daventry. Now Inspiration FM are inviting community spirited Companies in the county to assist. Additional funding will come from businesses wishing to advertise their products and services in commercials which will be created in the stations own studios.

It is good news for Northampton that "Inspiration FM" is taking to the air again. Listen out for lively programmes to suit all ages across the board. Jenny Campbell the stations administrator says "Inspiration FM is your radio station and were back by popular demand from the people of Northampton in general land across the county as a whole. Listen and watch out for more news leading up to our exciting opening broadcasts.

What does Inspiration FM have to offer the Community?

Inspiration FM will be operating under a special Radio Authority Licence for 28 Days with a service dedicated to coverage of the Northampton area. Over 250,000 potential listeners will be able to tune into this genuine local station which will be on air for 24 hours daily to support local events and organisations.

By running this special licence (Restricted Service Licence - RSL) the Radio Authority recognises experience gained from the special licence as extremely useful and can be instrumental in deciding licence allocation. Network news will be broadcast every hour together with local news, information, events and competitions.

The Future

Inspiration FM’s long term objectives are to manage and run a Community Radio Station on a permanent small-scale frequency and run training courses with the help of industry professionals.

This can be achieved by positive support and sponsorship of local businesses, who in return will be seen as fully supporting a well needed local service…

Tel: 01604 250544, Fax: 01604 250573

Meet the DJ's and Presenters

Adam Wright - "The Obscure"

Andy Daddy-Mac - Hip Hop Greats

Argyros Argyrou - "Aggie" - Greek Show

Bev Dean - "Sweetlips"

Big Mike - In the Mix

Charlie Flemming - Sports Review

Chris Campbell - "Devol" - After Dark Slow Jams

Colin Maxwell - "The Maximum"

David Lewis - Lazy Sundays - Midnight Lovers

Des Chambers - Irish Show