Regarding Final Frequency Clearance (international)

“Please be assured that we will progress things as quickly as we can within the agreed processes with international agencies.”

Regarding Our two year deadline to be on air which expires on 14th June 2012.

“We would not impose a deadline on a group under such circumstances as this hold-up is with the clearance, rather than from your end.”

This is excellent, though somewhat frustrating news as on the one hand it means further delays, but on the other that we will definitely be coming your way  sooner or later.

We’ll keep you updated here on any firm news as we get it.  Meanwhile, our studios get ever closer to completion, as the photo below shows:

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Susy's volunteer Book Keeper, Vashti Scott

Currently an administrator, 23 year old Mrs Scott is also studying on a self-funded AAT course to gain a certificate in accountancy.

Mrs Scott said, “Managing the books part-time gives me the chance to apply my new skills to a challenging accountancy role within a progressive company.”

Often the back office roles are the hardest to fill, Director Shan Robins said, “We are delighted Vashti has joined the Susy team at this stage of her career as we have been particularly seeking anyone looking to develop their skills.  In return for Vashti’s expertise we hope it’ll give her a chance to get a little further up the work ladder.”

As a not-for-profit company all positions are currently voluntary at Susy Radio. However, anyone who is reliable and dedicated and wants to get involved should check out the volunteer pages or contact office@susyradio.com via email.

Recently, Natalie Osborne, Chris Spring and our Chairman Neil Munday attended Guildford Cathedral for the Community Foundation for Surrey’s photographic awards.

Susy’s photo showing community involvement was taken whilst providing a roadshow in Memorial Park Redhill last November. The photo taken by Natalie Osborne shows Neil in full action entertaining the children who were joining in the dance routine. It received a commendation awarded at a presentation ceremony in Guildford Cathedral.

The overall winners were “The Freewheelers Theatre Company” who received a well deserved cheque and provided a demonstration of dance and movement to music in front of assembled guests and dignitaries.

103.4 FM, the frequency issued by Ofcom, is currently in the process of gaining international clearance. We feel pretty confident of approval so 103.4 FM will be ours for the next 5 years.

With test transmissions due to start in the spring, Programme Director Geoff Rogers commented; “The frequency allocated is a great choice and will allow us to provide excellent reception to our service area.  It’s also located roughly between two of the bigger local radio stations on the FM dial and will be very easy to find.  This is a very positive step forward”

Managed and run entirely by volunteers, Susy Radio is a not-for-profit radio station soon to be broadcasting to Redhill, Reigate, Horley, North Crawley and surrounding villages.

Crawley MP, Henry Smith showed support for the station, commenting: “The Ofcom approval of Susy Radio as a new local broadcaster is great news for Crawley and the surrounding area to the north in Surrey as this part of the south east has been without such dedicated coverage for almost a year.”

Mr Smith also said it would be fantastic to visit Susy Radio who are currently in the process of fitting out the studios based in Merstham.

Broadcasting in the area for more than 10 years on an occasional basis, Susy Radio is all about the community and anyone wishing to get involved can contact the station via the website http://www.susyradio.com or e-mail office@susyradio.com

Susy are also on the look-out for sponsorship or donations to cover set-up and running costs that give the station the resources it needs to meet local needs.

The Natwest are funding their Community Force awards, allowing community projects to receive, as in our case, vital funds or assistance to benefit the community.

Winning the award is based on votes from any UK resident and commences on Monday 26th September. Please check out our entry and if you like what you see please vote for us and, if it’s not too cheeky, get your mates to do so too!

You can vote for us here:
http://communityforce.Natwest.com/project/5801

And last but by no means least, many thanks to Jerry and his staff at The Farmhouse for once again making us feel so welcome.

Your support is needed, whether you would like to advertise or provide a small donation or if you just have an interest in radio, we need *you*. If you’d like to be involved maybe as a production assistant, administrator, presenter or other voluntary position in this terrific community project please come and meet us. We are holding an open evening for all from 5pm on Sunday 27th February at “The Farmhouse” public house, Langshott, Horley. Please do come along and meet the Susy Radio team.

We’ll be at the location marked ‘A’ on the right. Just click on the map for more detail.

If you are coming, or have any queries, please drop an email to office@susyradio.com

We’re very pleased to be able to announce that Ofcom has awarded Susy Radio a full time Community Radio Licence. We have been the voice of local radio in Redhill, Reigate and Banstead since 1996, and we have enjoyed great local support over the years in our once and sometimes twice yearly broadcasts. The granting of this licence will allow us to build on this and continue full time as the area’s only local community radio station.

Everyone involved is thrilled at this wonderful news and further announcements as to timetable will be made on this news page as well as on our Facebook page (here), and our new Twitter feed (follow @SusyRadio) for all the latest.

Real local community radio is missing from Redhill and Reigate’s airwaves, and we at Susy Radio look forward to filling that gap really soon.