10Radio: Community Radio for the Ten Parishes
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Hacks dig the Varmints
10Radio's Varmints write a regular column on musical archaeology for British Archaeology, THE trade mag for trowel-brothers across the country. The column is the brain-child of John Varmint, with Bob Varmint also contributing. This makes sense, as they are actual archaeologists. Anyway, this month's column has been lovingly crafted by John Varmint. In it, he and his colleague Paul Graves-Brown excavate the Sex Pistols old flat at 6 Denmark St and examine the graffiti left there by the band (esp. Johnny Rotten). In a nutshell, they postulate that these remains have the same cultural importance (for some - and this is a significant caveat) as the cave paintings at Lascaux. http://www.britarch.ac.uk/ba/varmints/ba122punkslascaux.shtml - it's a fascinating read.
In the 24 hours or so since the article went live it seems to have developed as a story in it's own right. Firstly, the article was picked up by the Mail Online - it was chewed around a bit by online commentards - and then it seems to have exploded .... coverage in the leader column of today's Times, plus articles in the Independent, Telegraph, Guardian Online, USA Today and on the BBC website - as well as appearances by John on the 6 'O' Clock news and more booked for 5Live and the News @ 10 this evening , with articles in the Sun & the Guardian tommorrow.
Good to see a 10radio alumnus winding so many people up - and he always looks so innocent! Reader comment of the day so far - "Dr Schofield you are a twit!"
Anyway, have a read of the column & see what you think - oh and expect this weeks Varmint Show to have an archaeological / heritage / punk vibe - we are hoping to get John V live on the phone to explain himself (well, he's done every other media outlet of note in the last 24 hs).
M5 Vigil, Friday 11 November
A GRIEVING COMMUNITY came together on Friday evening at 8pm for a vigil next to the scene of the M5 crash in which seven people were killed and dozens injured.
Many listeners joined the vigil by tuning in to 10Radio on 105.3fm or Listening Online
The vigil was organised by Taunton Street Pastors after volunteers’ met many people who spoke of their feelings in the immediate aftermath of the tragedy.
Street Pastors coordinator Adrian Prior-Sankey, said, "It was clear from the conversations with Street Pastors in the County town on Saturday that emotions were very raw and that people wanted to be able to do something to show their concern for all those affected."
Music was provided by the South Western Divisional Youth Band of the Salvation Army and the vigil included hymns, prayers and a time of reflection. A period of silence was kept at 8.25 pm in remembrance of those who lost their lives and those who had been affected by the incident exactly seven days before.
You can hear a podcast of the broadcast by clicking on this link (opens or downloads MP3 file - 37Mb)
What's on 10Radio?
10Radio gets thumbs up from broadcast regulator - Ofcom
They have monitored our output and the results are on their website at: http://stakeholders.ofcom.org.uk/binaries/broadcast/radio-ops/sampling/10Radio.pdf
Go on, have a read - it will make you feel good! A few choice snippets:
'...it is the live programming which delivers the thorough sense of community which is at the station's core'
'We found the station met each of its commitments through a carefully crafted schedule which allowed each area to be addressed to a greater or lesser extent through the course of the week.'
'The live programmes were particularly community-oriented and all were flexible enough to react to listener texts, messages and calls as well as creating in-studio discussions on local issues, local politics and local events as well as general presenter banter about national issues.'
'It is clear that a lot of thought has been put into the programming schedule, with each of the commitments being given a slot or slots through the week. 10Radio is delivering its on-air key commitments.'
10 Parishes Festival, 10 - 18 September 2011
Street Market, Sunday 11th September
10Radio broadcast live from the street market with a packed schedule featuring many of our wonderful presenters and interviews with artists and performers. This was the schedule for the day:
9am The "God Slot" with David and Alan
10am Aaron from the CAP show
11am Alison and Barb's cucumber soup
12noon In the Psychiatrists Festival Flares with Ben and Danny
1pm Country, Folk and Roots with Doug and Jamie
2pm Eclectic grooves with Sue and Robert
3pm The return of the fabulous Kate and Ralph
4pm Bantering Boys takeover with Michael and Barry
5pm back to the studio
Daily Festival Reports on 10Radio
Every weekday morning during the festival we had a report on what was happening and what people could go and see including many interviews with artists and performers.
Training Courses
Studio desk and editing training are held on a regular basis. We offer a wide range of training courses. Contact training@10radio.org expressing your interest or call the studio on 01984 624 137 and leave your name and contact details.
For further details and to book a session, please visit the Training Page
Dougs Big Country - by popular demand
You can now hear Doug Parish and his latest Big Country music programme at any time - If you missed the scheduled broadcast you can 'Listen Again'
Farming Life on 10Radio
10Radio has launched it's brand new farming show "Farming Life". It is presented by a local farmer, Jo Elliot, who will explore the issues affecting farmers in our part of Somerset. The first programme almost literally took the bull by the horns and looked at TB - what is it, how does it affect animals, and what should be done about it?
Farming Life will be broadcast live on the first Friday of each month at 12 noon, and repeated the following Sunday at 8am and Wednesday at 5pm
It is also podcasted from this website.
This week's Community Show
10Radio's Showcase programme of the week - 9am every Friday, and repeated Monday at 5pm and on Wednesday at 4.00am
See Community Show page for programme detail
Featured Shows
Wivey library saved
After a brief campaign early in 2011 Wiveliscombe library was saved from closure, for the time being at least. However, there are cuts in opening times, there will probably be extra charges, and other communities in Somerset have not been so lucky and are still facing imminent closure of the library or loss of visits from the mobile service.
You can find out more details from the Friends of Wiveliscombe Library website and there is also a Facebook campaign - Save Somerset's Libraries
10Radio Audience Survey
We are asking people of the 10 Parishes and around to answer a small questionnaire about 10Radio. For completing the questionnaire there will be a prize of a £20 voucher to the Wine Shed in Wiveliscombe for one lucky winner, to be drawn in the new year. The questionnaire only takes a couple of minutes of complete, so whether you listen to 10Radio or not, do please give it a go. You can find the online version here, or paper copies are available at the Studio.
About 10Radio
10Radio is the community radio station for the Ten Parishes of Ashbrittle, Bathealton, Brompton Ralph, Chipstable, Clatworthy, Fitzhead, Huish Champflower, Milverton, Stawley and Wiveliscombe in Somerset.
10Radio broadcasts live from studios in Wiveslicombe, Somerset. We broadcast a live breakfast show every Monday to Friday 7-9am and on Saturday 8-10am. We have a range of music, comedy and talk shows weekday evenings, and great entertainment at the weekends. The rest of the time you can here repeats of earlier shows or our unique shuffle of music.
10Radio broadcasts from the people to the people. It is entirely owned and run by the local community.
10Radio transmits on 105.3FM from our Studios at Croft Cottage next to Wiveliscombe Community Centre, West St, Wiveliscombe.
You can also hear us on the Web via this site - just go to Listen
Get involved
We have open meetings on a regular basis, which anyone can come along to. Email us for more details.
... and if you're passing by the studio please drop in and say 'Hello' - you may even get a guided tour.
You can email 10Radio at
Studio: 10Radio, West Street, Wiveliscombe, Somerset, TA4 2JP. Tel: 01984 624 137
10Radio CIC. Registered Office: 1 Croft Cottage, West St, Wiveliscombe, Somerset, TA4 2JP
Registered in England and Wales Number: 6004254
10Radio depends upon the financial support of its listeners to keep providing the music and programmes that you want to listen to. Click the donate button now to donate using Paypal
Talk to us!
Use the phone - 01984 624 137
