Ashford Local Radio - Ofcom Licensing

Quotes received in relation to the previous page include:
“Having explored their rivals bids I consider that Ashford Local Radio is the only truly local radio station bidding as the other
stations have national backers and I don’t feel that they have the needs of local people at heart.”
“I am totally confident from my investigations of the top runners that Ashford Local Radio fulfil all the criteria that a successful
and popular local radio station should have with their enthusiasm and dedication to Ashford and its community.”
Danny Clements, Printing .com.
“Ashford Local Radio have, through much hard work, already successfully proved the need and advantages of a local station run
by local people, with knowledge of local needs.”
“You have already demonstrated how this essential and vibrant part of our community life can be included as part of a
thoughtful, well balance programme schedule.You have my complete support for the licence bid.”
Michael Collins, Paula Carr Diabetes Trust
“I would be more than happy to lend my support for ALR, a truly local radio service that I have had the pleasure to visit on
more than one occasion. During its trial broadcast it proved to be a tremendous asset to the town and I hope very much that a
permanent licence can be obtained.”
Cllr Bob Davidson, Mayor of Ashford
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6. Website
ALR launched its own website in early 2003. Not only has the website been used to update the local community
about our progress, it has also been used to promote local events. Over 40 ‘What’s Ons’ have been promoted on
the site. However it has had one further use. ALR has received feedback from the local community. Examples include:
“I have listened to all three stations … I was unimpressed with Ashford FM as they were flat and bland. Lark FM have been
very good and play a good range of music, I would welcome them on the air.
Ashford Local Radio however matches Lark for freshness and variety in its music play but also seemed to focus more on local
information, especially human-interest news about the community and some of the groups and charities, which operate in the
area.This is all great and puts them a touch ahead in my opinion.”
Clive Hadfield,Taxi Driver, clive@hadfield.org.uk
“I pledge my support to this station in its mission to broadcast to Ashford as I feel it would benefit Ashford greatly.”
Jamie Bullen jdbull81@hotmail.com
“I would just like to add my support for Ashford Local Radio – I enjoyed their last time on air, especially the interviews and
information about local people and I missed it when it went off air. I would like to see it back again soon.”
Colleen Foster, ashford@stagecoach.co.uk
“A great service, easy to listen to and supportive of local clubs and businesses. Friendly and helpful staff who are interested in
Ashford and are keen to see Ashford shake off its negative publicity.”
Howard Givney, Ashford Aikido, printing4@aol.com
“I would like to register my support for Ashford Local Radio. It would be great to have a local radio station to give us all the local
news, sport and to give a more personal service than any other station.”
Ian Watts, Collectors Heaven, collectorsheaven@dsl.pipex.com
“We hope you get the go ahead for later in the year – you deserve it!”
Cliff Cleave and Claire Benson cliffcleave@btopenworld.com
www.ashfordlocalradio.com
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