RocKeT FM Lewes

Independent radio for Lewes and the Ouse Valley on 87.8 FM and RocketFM.org.uk

• Tenth Birthday Year!

  January 22, 2010

  

  Did you know that East Sussex Radio Society will be ten years old this year?

  The society of volunteers behind Rocket FM was founded in 2001, with the aim of getting a genuinely local station for Lewes, East Sussex, back on air, if only under a series of temporary licences.

  Over the last nine years, Rocket FM has become a familiar part of the local scene and the Bonfire season each Autumn.

  Planning is now starting for our tenth anniversary season and we aim to make it the best ever, as well putting on some extra events to celebrate a decade of Rocket FM.

  Watch this space!

    

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• Short Report to Sponsors '09

  December 21, 2009

  Each year, Rocket reports to the sponsors on the run just ended.  Here are the main points from this year's Report:

  Our longest run yet...28 days, including the internet-only segment.

  New transmitter bought, with stronger FM signal.

  Brand-new website, with blog, real-time listings, and rotating sponsors' panel.

  11,825 visitors to this website by 6 November '09.

  Webcam at the War Memorial this year, plus two others in the town.

  Best-ever computer support, our system fully networked.

  We made a small surplus to carry over towards our tenth year.

  Thank you to all the advertisers and sponsors for making that possible!

  We are planning some extra activities for our tenth anniversary season and will keep sponsors informed.

   

  Seasonal greetings to everybody!

  

    

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• Rocket Run Done

  November 07, 2009

  

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• HELP . . . Bonfire Road Closure News

  November 04, 2009

  For up-to-the-minute information on Bonfire road closures, parking restrictions and traffic news, tune in to Rocket FM throughout the 5th. From 6am, when we visit the tab sheds, right through to our Bonfire coverage starting at 6pm, Rocket has the ONLY truly local coverage.

  WE NEED YOUR HELP!

  Last year, when the man boarding up the Parking Shop received a parking ticket, a listener told us and we told you - as it happened! Keep the calls coming this year. Has your road been closed? Seen a vehicle being towed away? Let Lewes know how the changes are working where YOU are - call in to Rocket on 01273 478573, email studio@rocketfm.org.uk , or text on 07766 40 41 42 - make the first word of your message 'rocketfm' (all one word).

   

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• OPEN HOUSE

  November 04, 2009

  A number of local businesses will be open on Bonfire Night, so support them and keep the money in the town!

  At the moment, we know of Richards the Butchers in Western Road, the Snack Shop in Station Street, Fillers in Market Street and Mays Stores in the Cliffe...plus many of the public houses in the town will be open.

  If your business is opening on the 5th, please leave a comment using the link below.

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• Wednesday Bonfire Breakfast Special

  November 02, 2009

  On Wednesday 4th November, starting at 6am. Dino and Ruth discussed plans for the 5th with members of each Bonfire Society.

  Here's an outline of some of the guests you heard on the show:

  6.15am Inteview with Supt. Tony Blaker, Sussex Police (rpt)

  7.15am Stephen English, Chair of Southover BS

  7.30am Gary Collins from East Sussex Fire Service

  7.30am Andy Freeman, Committee member and former Chairman of Cliffe BS

  7.45am A representative from Commercial Square BS

  8.00am Roger Read, Vice Chair of Borough BS

  8.15am Dilly Barlow, President of South Street BS

  8.30am Katie Sedar, Captain of Aerials and General Secretary of Waterloo BS.

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• All Change For Bonfire

  October 28, 2009

  There are some big changes this year to the way Bonfire parking, road closures, and crowd control are being handled on the Fifth. With no parking in the town centre and no entrance to Lewes via major gateways from 5pm, these measures WILL affect you. Listen out for Rocket's two special announcements, and pick up a leaflet from the Tourist Information shop, or online here. Keep listening to Rocket for further updates.

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• Bonfire Safety & Road Closures

  October 27, 2009

  Supt. Tony Blaker of the Sussex Police appeared on Up With Dino & Ruth last Friday morning, to discuss Bonfire Safety and the Road Closure arrangements for the 5th.

  The interview was repeated on Sunday, 1 Nov, at noon in a special programme which also aired some of the reaction and feedback to the interview. If you have any further comments or questions, phone us on 01273 478576, or email  us at: studio@rocketfm.org.uk.

  You can also text your question to 07766 40 41 42 - make the first word of your message 'rocketfm' (all one word).

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• ROCKET WORLD SERVICE

  October 20, 2009

  We're delighted that Rocket FM can be heard all over the world, thanks to the web streaming service provided by Tastic Ltd.

  We love to know where we have listeners, so invite you all to tell us where you are!

  To add your entry, use our Say Hello page.

  Or have a look at our 'global guestbook' to see who has done so...hover your mouse over the 'Contact' button.

   

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• BANNER'S UP!

  October 14, 2009

  

  The Rocket banner is now flying again in the precinct...thankyou, Colin R, Mark G and the boys at LOS!

  We now have placards on the approach roads to the town as well...  thanks to the 'Outdoor Team', Miche L, John G, Paul S. and friends. 

  The FM service for Lewes and district went live on 87.8 at 7am on Saturday, 17 October.

  Listeners in Lewes have a choice between the internet and the on-air service...some are choosing the former, as the downland topography makes reception difficult in some locations, although this year the new transmitter is helping.

   

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