Purbeck Coast 101.2FM has continued to broadcast throughout the pandemic crisis, despite government guidelines forcing the community radio station to close its studio on Swanage Pier. Fortunately the show could go on, by the presenters adapting and recording their shows from home. It was a challenge at first to get everyone’s home studio equipment working smoothly but slowly more ‘lockdown’ broadcasts came on stream, as the presenters got used to […]
With more presenters joining the Purbeck Coast FM team and the original team settling into their stride, the programme schedule has been revamped. Alongside the launch presenters, there’s now new shows during the week and at the weekend. In addition, the Breakfast Show with Frankie Rae moves back an hour, now starting at 8am and running onto 10am, while Drive Around Purbeck with David Hollister, comes forward an hour and […]
Today, Purbeck Coast FM is celebrating one month since it first went live. After years of hard work, the community radio station based in Swanage, launched on the 12th August. It’s been an exciting month, not without some teething problems as the presenters get used to all the new equipment but mostly a very rewarding experience. Guests appearing on air so far, have included Mike Bonfield, the Mayor of Swanage, […]
Students from The Swanage School got the chance to get a sneak preview of the new Purbeck Coast FM studio, based on the Swanage Pier, prior to the community radio station’s launch in August. Accompanied by their teacher, Mr Ringrow, they were shown how to introduce music tracks, play jingles and select music from the playlist. The students, who are all part of the school’s photography club, also got to […]
Generous Co-op customers, who nominated the Swanage Pier Trust as their chosen charity, have raised over £2,000 for the new community radio station, Purbeck Coast FM. Every time they shopped at the Co-op, the superstore contributed towards the fund. The money donated will go to help set up the community radio station based at the Swanage Pier. Purbeck Coast FM, launching this summer, is focused on connecting older and young […]
