This post to MediaMentor from that list's moderator, George Lessard may be of interest to some of the members of this group.
Sincerely, David Dillard Temple University (215) 204 - 4584 [EMAIL PROTECTED] <http://groups.yahoo.com/group/net-gold> <http://www.edu-cyberpg.com/ringleaders/davidd.html> <http://www.kovacs.com/medref-l/medref-l.html> <http://listserv.temple.edu/archives/net-gold.html> <http://www.LIFEofFlorida.org> Digital Divide Network <http://www.digitaldivide.net/profile/jwne> ================================================ Date: Thu, 3 Nov 2005 16:16:52 -0700 From: George Lessard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Reply-To: mediamentor@yahoogroups.com To: Creative Radio List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [MediaMentor] NEW TOOLKIT FOR COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS Date: 23 Oct 2005 16:46:19 -0000 From: "sajan venniyoor" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Id: A list on community radio in India <cr-india.sarai.net> List-Unsubscribe: <https://mail.sarai.net/mailman/listinfo/cr-india>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Archive: <http://mail.sarai.net/pipermail/cr-india> List-Help: <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> List-Subscribe: <https://mail.sarai.net/mailman/listinfo/cr-india>, <mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]> NEW TOOLKIT FOR COMMUNITY RADIO STATIONS By Ben Pindar, Community Newswire, 21/10/2005 Budding broadcasters who want to help their communities have today been given a boost with the launch of a unique Community Radio Toolkit. The Toolkit, created by Manchester-based community radio charity Radio Regen, was launched by Broadcasting Minister James Purnell at the 2nd annual Community Radio conference, Community FM. The toolkit includes everything from advice on applying to regulatory body Ofcom for a community radio licence to technical help and tips on securing funding. The new guidance comes as Ofcom prepares to award the 50th licence to a community radio station from almost 200 applications to date. Community radio stations across the country provide a local, not-for-profit services which offer range of benefits including educational training and experience, social inclusion and wider access for communities to broadcasting opportunities. The 2004 Community Radio Order paved the way for the new analogue stations, which already include services that cater to the interests of various religious and ethnic groups, children and older people and Gaelic speakers. The Isles of Scilly and the Orkney Islands also have their own dedicated radio stations for the first time. Speaking at the conference in Manchester, James Purnell MP, said: "Technology has changed the world of broadcasting dramatically. "People can now listen to radio stations from the other side of the world on the internet. "So it's good to remind ourselves that radio in particular can benefit communities by targeting smaller groups of local people and making programmes that relate to their lives. "It also makes it easier for people to get involved in broadcasting, ensuring not only that community radio stays relevant to its audience but also that new talent has a home." Phil Korbel, director of Radio Regen, said: "It's an incredibly exciting time for the delegates at Community FM. "In licensing community radio the Department for Culture, Media and Sport have unleashed a powerful force for changing communities for the better and by funding the Community Radio Toolkit they've enabled the sector to do the job they've been set all the more effectively. "Now all community broadcasters can benefit from Radio Regen's experience." The Community Radio Toolkit will soon be made available online at http://www.communityradiotoolkit.net. The print version is available for £20 by emailing [EMAIL PROTECTED] There are currently 48 licensed Community Radio stations in the UK and 194 applications have been made. More information can be found on the Ofcom website: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rl/commun_radio/ The Communications Act 2003 and the Community Radio Order 2004 provide the legislative framework for Community Radio licences. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport contributes £500,000 annually to help community radio stations with core costs. = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = Via / By / Excerpted / From / Tip from / Thanks to: ___________________________ cr-india mailing list [EMAIL PROTECTED] https://mail.sarai.net/mailman/listinfo/cr-india © info http://members.tripod.com/~media002/disclaimer.htm Due to the nature of email & the WWW, check ALL sources. This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Developing Nations license. http://creativecommons.org/licenses/devnations/2.0/ = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = = _______________________________________________ DIGITALDIVIDE mailing list DIGITALDIVIDE@mailman.edc.org http://mailman.edc.org/mailman/listinfo/digitaldivide To unsubscribe, send a message to [EMAIL PROTECTED] with the word UNSUBSCRIBE in the body of the message.
