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TD1 Radio application form
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TD1 Radio has throughout its short history been active within the local community and has been excellent at
raising its public profile. From the statutory sector we have forged a number of strong links. These include NHS
Borders who run a weekly Health Slot, while the Borders Sports and Leisure Trust have also indicated they want
to be involved through a separate health slot regarding physical activity. We have formed a bond with the
Community Police who now come to the station to record a community slot. They also send us daily crime reports
and emergency appeals which are broadcast when received. In the Voluntary sector, local organisation The
Bridge which acts as an umbrella body for other organisations have offered to run a weekly slot, where they will
be offering advice etc.
TD1 Radio has undertaken number of outside broadcasts during its history. Two of the biggest events have been
Party on the Pitch (organised by Hawick Summer Festival) – which was attended by around 3000 people. During
this event our team of presenters conducted market research; the overwhelming view was that the Scottish
Borders would benefit from community radio offering an alternative choice of listening from the current
commercial radio. Our wide range of genres of music was one of the biggest appeals, along with the local news,
sport and minority groups being given a voice. The other big event was the Langlee Community Carnival which
attracted around 1000 people.
The result of our attendance at both events was us being immediately invited back by the organising committees.
The Chairperson of the Hawick Summer Festival stated: “TD1 helped promote our event ahead of the day
through interviews, while their extensive coverage through the day of the event meant that people who could not
attend the event for whatever reason could still feel part of it. Their „Listen Again‟ feature was extremely well
received by people who were in attendance and who wanted to re-live the day afterwards”
While Gerry Moss, Chairman of the Langlee Carnival committee said: “TD1 added a whole new dimension to our
event, they were able to give some of the bands who were playing at the event extra exposure and helped raise
the profile of our event.”
A link has been formed with Borders College where some students who are looking to develop media skills will
be attending TD1 Radio. Funding has also been secured through the National Lottery to offer training and to pay
for training materials. Contacts have also been identified through local schools where pupils will be creating their
own schools news programme. Another group has been identified at Langlee Community Centre where a youth
group will also benefit from some training before starting up their own youth show.
Throughout the history of TD1 Radio we have always been supportive of community activity. Charity groups
regularly make appearances on air and their results have been very positive. We are often invited to run outside
broadcasts at these events where people are only too happy to support our work
In November we made a public presentation to Galashiels Community Council. The meeting was also attended
by Scottish Borders Councillors and a Member of the Scottish Parliament. Since the meeting the Community
Council have continued to support us, while the SBC Councillors and MSP have written letters of support. We
have been visited by an MP, two MSP‟s and Community Councillors who are also extremely impressed with our
work.
Ability to maintain the service – financial information:
16. Pre-launch financial information
In assessing an applicant‟s ability to maintain the service we need to know what funds and assets it holds, how
much it intends to spend getting the station on-air (pre-launch expenditure), and predicted funding for the prelaunch
period. Please note „in-kind‟ income is dealt with in 18 below.
Tick this box if you request Ofcom to withhold this information from the public copy of your application.
17. Year 1 financial information - income
Please provide information on the predicted income for your first year of broadcasting. N.B. there is a legislative
restriction on income from on-air advertising and sponsorship/commercial references (this is usually 50% of total
annual income (cash and value of in-kind support), but the amount of such income may be more limited in some
cases and some stations cannot take any income from on-air advertising and sponsorship/commercial
references).
Tick this box if you request Ofcom to withhold this information from the public copy of your application.
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