The South Glos Post

The countdown has begun for GLOSSFM’s annual winter broadcast which begins on Monday 31st October and runs for four weeks.

“We’ve got a month of great programmes lined up and you can find details of all them all on www.glossfm.org,”

said programme scheduler Chris Mountain.

“We have tried to put like-minded programmes together so the listener knows what they are getting at a particular time. For example, Wednesday and Saturday are rock nights, Thursday evenings feature indie, alternative and acoustic, and Sunday is jazz and soul night. Also listen out for dance, club, oldies, reggae and Latin music.”

“During the daytime there will be plenty of opportunities for the listeners to get involved with discussion and interviews about local issues. We’ll also be putting the spotlight on local history and giving a full rundown of what’s on. And the element of humour is strong as always in our broadcasts.”

To listen, tune in on 87.7 FM, or log on to www.glossfm.org.

If you’ve got a local event that you’d like to publicise on air, go to the GLOSSFM website, click on Get Involved, and leave the details under Contact Studio. If you’re interested in promoting your business or product, click on Advertising.

More: Station bids for full-time licence »

Source: Gloss FM

The official launch of South Gloucestershire Council’s ‘active mind’ month takes place at Yate Library on Saturday 1st October at 2pm.

From foraging for fungi to volunteering at a nature reserve, the council is encouraging residents to get active in October.

We have organised a programme of events to celebrate active mind month which aims to challenge, entertain and inspire the whole family to get out and about, or learn a new skill this autumn.

You will have the opportunity to start a new hobby, become a volunteer, join a community group, go on an owl prowl, listen to new music or research your family history – the list is as long as your imagination.

Some of the many events include:

• Fungi forays in local woods with local mycologist Justin Smith to learn more about the various mushrooms and toadstools
• The psychology of penalty taking with Dr Ken Bray of Bath University
• An evening of stargazing
• Workshops on using a digital camera, IT and social media sites
• Tony Prescott from Aardman Animations will guide you through the wonderful world of animation, from story boarding to puppet making

Read on to find out more about the Active Mind programme »

Source: South Gloucestershire Council

Sodbury Players are performing a production of ‘The Accrington Pals‘ from Wednesday 14th to Saturday 17th September at The Town Hall, Chipping Sodbury.

Written by Peter Whelan, The Accrington Pals tells the story of 1,100 unwitting Lancashire men who signed up to Kitchener’s call for volunteers during the First World War. While the men march off to war with their spirits high it’s a different matter for the women folk who remain at home. The play then contrasts their experiences in the trenches with those of the women left behind.

There are nightly performances at 7:30pm. Tickets are £7 each (£6 concessions) – available from 0845 126 0859.

For more information visit: www.sodburyplayers.org.uk

South Gloucestershire community radio station GLOSSFM is bidding to become a full-time radio broadcaster.

Its directors have applied to Ofcom for a licence go on air 365 days a year. They will find out whether they’ve been successful by the end of the year.

GLOSSFM currently puts out two radio broadcasts a year, in spring and winter, each lasting four weeks. Ofcom, which regulates the UK communications industry, was sufficiently impressed by the station to invite its directors to apply for a full-time licence earlier this year. A meeting of volunteers voted to go ahead and a working party was set up to write the submission.

GLOSSFM is one of several West Country stations bidding for a full-time licence, which would run for five years. The successful station will have up to two years to prepare for full-time operations.

A spokesman for the station told The Post:

“This is a very exciting time to be part of GLOSSFM.”

“It was very pleasing to be invited to apply for a full-time licence and if we get, it I’m sure we’ll be able to count on the help of lots of talented local people to make it a success.”

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Source: Gloss FM