TMCR 87.9

Infobox_Radio_station | name = Thorne-Moorends Community Radio - TMCRFM Limited


town = Thorne
area = Doncaster, South Yorkshire.
branding = TMCR 87.9
slogan = "From the community, for the community"
airdate = July 2005 +
frequency = 87.9 FM MHz (95.3 allocated for future)
format =
power = 25 watts
owner = Independent Community Radio
website = [http://thornemoorendscommunityradio.co.uk/default.aspx thornemoorendscommunityradio.co.uk]

TMCR or Thorne-Moorends Community Radio is a community radio station in Thorne, near Doncaster in South Yorkshire [http://encyclopedia.thefreedictionary.com/TMCR+87.9] .

TMCR was set up as a Restricted Service Licence or 'trial station' to see how it would be received by the communities of Thorne and Moorends. Supported by Doncaster Metropolitan Borough Council, and with financial backing through the Neighbourhood Renewal Fund, a four week period on-air was run from a studio in Thorne.

Launch

TMCR was launched in the Summer of 2005 on 87.9 FM. The opening was performed by Ed Miliband MP in his capacity as member for Doncaster North.

taff

The station is run by a committee of local people and a team of volunteers. Many of the presenters have been drafted in from several hospital radio stations, such as Trust AM and Radio Medica.

Background

After the temporary broadcasts, TMCR re-opened to provide training in the media for volunteers who wish to be involved in the running of the radio station. However, due to lack of funding, the doors closed at the end of February 2006. The project was revived later in 2006, but without funding was unable to make any further broadcasts. The group left their office and studio in January 2007, with all equipment being put into storage.

In April 2007, a small amount of funding was obtained to provide rent and other expenses through to early 2008. As such, TMCR has moved to a new office in May 2007. Preparation is being made for the long-term future of the station.

The Future & Licence Application

An application for a full 5-year licence was submitted to Ofcom in June 2007 [http://www.ofcom.org.uk/consult/condocs/futureradio/responses/tmcr.pdf] [http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/commun_radio/tlproc/applications/yorkapps/] . On December 20th 2007 an announcement was made by OfCom that TMCR was to be offered a five-year community radio license [http://www.ofcom.org.uk/media/news/2007/12/nr_20071220] .

In January 2008, the committee registered the group as a company limited by guarantee, no 6471394, in preparation for the future expansion of the group and the service it offers. There are three directors, Gordon Sharpe is the company secretary, with Malcolm Lindley and Robert Ashton being the other two.

There were plans to make further short-term broadcasts but funds are too tight for this to happen in 2008. If all the funding and license applications go according to plan, the station will return to the airwaves in early 2009.

Presenters(2005)

* Malcolm Lee (formerly of Doncaster FM).
* Gordon Sharpe (formerly of Doncaster FM, Don Valley Country FM, D106.6 & Trust AM).
* John Morris (from Trust AM).
* Steve Wood (formerly of Don Valley Country FM, D106.6 & Priory FM in Grantham).
* Ian Ward (from Trust AM).
* Matt Pepper (from Trust AM).
* Ken Holmes (formerly with Doncaster FM).
* Colin James.
* Joe Fearn.
* Darren Holmes (from Hospital Radio in Barnsley).
* Dennis Hartley. (from Vixen FM in Market Weighton)
* Gary Booth.
* Paul Stellings (from Radio Medica in Goole & Vixen FM in Market Weighton).
* Julian Watson (also from Radio Medica & Vixen 87).
* Ian Gilligan.
* Tom Manson.

Students from the former Grammar School also did some shows under the name "Youth 4 U". They would play new music and give the younger end of the community an opportunity to get a 'shout out'.

External links

* [http://www.thornemoorendscommunityradio.co.uk/ thornemoorendscommunityradio.co.uk] Official website.
* [http://www.doncastercsep.org.uk/members/thorne-moorends-community-radio.htm doncastercsep.org.uk] - Funding details.
* [http://www.thorne-moorends.gov.uk/ thorne-moorends.gov.uk] Council website (details on funding).