Thanks to all our FM listeners for the great feedback you've given us during our month long RSL broadcast. If you haven't already completed our online survey it would really help us if you could spare a few minutes to let us know when you tuned in and what you enjoyed listening to. If you'd like to get involved with Marlow's very own community radio station, you can fill in the appropriate section on the survey or simply contact us directly by email at studio@marlowfm.co.uk or phone Paul Mansell on 07966 131707.
Although we're no longer on FM, the majority of the shows and presenters you came to love are still available to listen to online via your PC, Mac or internet radio. With specialist niche interest programmes along with folk & world, jazz, disco, classic rock, blues, rock 'n' roll, classical, spiritual and even the occasional drama production courtesy of The Marlow Players, MarlowFMOnline has something for everyone. Check out our schedule for regular updates.
If you'd like to learn more about ongoing sponsorship deals and excellent online advertising packages, phone Helen Rathbone of The Flying Pigs on 07912 696658 or Paul Mansell on 07966 131707
Thanks For Your Help
MarlowFM Limited applied to Ofcom for a 5 year community radio licence so that they can provide a community radio service on FM for Marlow and should know the outcome by the end of September/beginning of October. Thanks must go out to all those thousands of people who have expressed their support for MarlowFM by letter, email, phone and in person to the directors.
We have over 180 registered 'Friends of MarlowFM' who have pledged to give their time, skills or expertise to contribute towards the successful development of community radio in Marlow.
If you would like to become a 'Friend', then simply drop us an email via our contact form or, better still, complete our online survey and help us to shape our future output by letting us know what you like aout your community radio station.
A personal message
from Sir Steve Redgrave, Patron of MarlowFM
In just a relatively short period of time, this radio station has established itself firmly at the heart of the community, broadcasting live on the internet from the majority of the major community events that take place in and around Marlow throughout the year, providing a great musical backdrop and helping to promote local musicians and singers.
Schools, churches and other local organisations have benefited greatly from MarlowFM supplying everything from the music for discos and functions to complete public address systems and they have quite rightly received many accolades. There is no commercial radio station serving Marlow. In 2007, MarlowFM expressed a desire to gain a 5 year FM community radio licence and so conducted a 4 week trial centred around the annual Marlow Town Festival & Regatta. This was an amazing success and saw all parts of the community come together to provide a unique service for the people of Marlow. Having been interviewed on the station during the trial period and witnessing first hand the enthusiasm of all those involved, I was pleased to be invited to become their Patron.
The application to OfCom has been submitted and I urge everyone to get behind this valuable project that brings together our amazing community and give Marlow a radio station to be proud of, namely MarlowFM.
'A Radio Station for The People, of The People.'
"Marlow FM aims to provide a welcoming and unbiased environment that is accessible to all our community, that focuses on local needs and fosters development from within.
We intend to provide access to all so that social issues affecting our community can be openly discussed at a community level, empowering individuals, groups and organisations alike by giving them an effective medium through which they can air their opinions, express their feelings and develop their creativity.
MarlowFM will aspire to greatness, providing the best service to our listeners that is possible, but most importantly, ensure that everyone has fun achieving it."
