 Logo used since 2015 | |
| Broadcast area | Swindon, England |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 105.5 MHz & DAB (Swindon & Marlborough Multiplex) |
| Programming | |
| Format | Community Radio |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Community Radio Swindon Limited |
| History | |
First air date | 15 March 2008 |
| Links | |
| Website | www |
Swindon 105.5 is a community non-for-profit radio station based in Swindon, England, launched in March 2008.[1] The station manager is former BBC Wiltshire Sound, GWR FM and Swindon Viewpoint presenter, Shirley Ludford. Aside from Shirley being paid part-time, the station is run entirely by volunteers. Shirley also dedicates many voluntary hours each week. [2] The station obtains its funding from grants, donations, fundraising events, training courses and limited on-air sponsorship.[3]
The station has received numerous awards for its programmes and general service to the community of Swindon. It was presented the Queen's Award for Voluntary Service by Prince Edward, the Duke of Kent in October 2014, the highest award available to a voluntary group.[citation needed] Patrons of the service include Lord Joel Joffe (now deceased), Whoopi Goldberg, Simon May and Boyzone's Shane Lynch.[4]
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- ^ "Radio Swindon 105.5 Cycle Challenge". localgiving.org. Retrieved 15 August 2020.
- ^ "SWINDON 105.5: Swindon's Local Community Radio". www.swindon1055.co.uk. Retrieved 15 August 2020.