Redstone FM Our History 2005 - 2015

Redstone FM - 2005 Broadcast Redstone FM broadcast between the 5th and 22nd July 2005 from radio studios based at the RNIB Redhill College. The signal on 87.7fm provided good coverage to Redhill, Reigate, Merstham and Horley. Live programmes were broadcast daily between 7am and midnight presented by current or recent students from the college, supported by local volunteers and radio professionals giving their time to the project. A wide range of interviews with local people were broadcast. Interviewees included: The Mayor of Reigate and Banstead Borough Council, Cllr Francis Dixon David Borer – PEP Talk David Clay – Young Enterprise John Shinnan – Priory Farm Ted Hickman – Merstham Football Club Dave Butler – Council for Voluntary Service Larry South – Prime Initiative Keith Jackson – Campaign for Real Ale Angela Moxham – Surrey Connextions Penny Stevens/Rita Wright – YMCA Ian Walker – Walking For Health Daly Thompson – talking about the 2012 Olympic Bid for London Councillor Julian Ellacott Tom Keeley – Harlequin Theatre Carol Rowley – East Surrey Primary Care Veronica Beaumont and pupils – Warwick School (reviewing the new Harry Potter book). Tina Canti – Redhill Library Bill Moses – Local Federation of Small Businesses Students from the BRIT School in Croydon Chris Blocky – Citizens Advice Bureau Tana Stafford – Living At Home Scheme Salvatore Minetti – Sportio Health Club Anton Ferdinand - West Ham footballer Guests to the station during the broadcast included: • Will Jackson, Ofcom,   • Marc Tyley, BFBS Radio,  • Garth Crooks, BBC Sport,  • Chris Powell, Charlton Athletic FC Redstone FM ran an active website, which was updated daily with programme details and reports of activities and visitors. During July, the site achieved over 17,500 hits. (click image above for more . . .) Back to the top of the page Back to Redstone FM's Archive Page Below are a selection of pictures taken during the broadcast and featuring, students, volunteers and guests. Emma, Samual, Shelly and Charlie, students from the Brit School in Croydon visiting the station on Tuesday 19 July 2005. Tess's guests on Thursday 14 July 2005 were (left) Simon Bland from Reigate and Banstead Borough Council and Cllr Julian Ellacott. Saturday sport presenter's Carl and Peter with Chris Powell and Michael Bennett. Efan Ekoku , BBC sport pundit and former Nigerian International footballer. Anne Marie Evans fielding calls to the studio. Jamie Hughes testing out the phone-in system in the studio. Anne Marie Evans and Terry Turner check photos for the web site. The Mayor, Cllr. Francis Dixon in the studio recording her programme which was broadcast on Sunday 10th July 2005. A Redstone FM listener in Bangkok. Where else does our on-line audience reach? Tess with Jan Rodgers of the Reigate Rotary Club. DJ Shep and Rob on air Kelly Burgin Windsor during a practice session in the studio. Tuesday Rock Show DJ Steve Burge and 'partner'. A student group shot with Petula Rose, Anne-Marie Evans, Jamie Hughes, David Ridgway and Terry Turner. Back to top of the page Back to Redstone FM's Archive Page (c) Redstone FM 2015