[cma-l] 209radio on 105 FM (Cambridge) to Close

[Phil Korbel]

This is such sad news - not just for Cambridge but for the whole sector.
That a vibrant and pioneering station like 209 would not get the support
that they deserved from their city [and beyond] is just tragic - and a loss
to us all.

I cant see Karl and his team disappearing for good though... get a well
deserved rest and we'll see you soon I'm sure...

best wishes from all at Radio Regen,

Phil

On 17 February 2010 15:34, Karl Hartland <hartland.karl at 209radio.co.uk>wrote:

>  *FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - 17/02/10*
>
> Dear all,
>
> It is will deep sadness that I present the official news that Cambridge's
> Community Radio Station will close on Saturday February the 27th at
> midnight.
>
> Please see below and attached for the official press release.
>
> Karl Hartland
> 209radio Station Manager
>
> ________________________________________________________________________
>
> *Thank You and Goodbye*
>
> *It is with deep sadness that we inform our listeners and supporters that
> **Cambridge**’s Community Radio Station, 209radio on 105 FM, will close at
> the end of February.*
>
> Since our last appeal for funds in November 2009 we have unfortunately, and
> for a variety of reasons, not been able to capitalise on the slim chances
> given to us.
>
> We've enjoyed nearly 7 years of music,speech, live performances, interviews
> laughter and tears from broadcasting on the web in a city living room then
> moving to studios on Sturton Street . We’ve been going out loud and proud
> on 105FM for just over two years and  have carried out numerous and
> rewarding outside broadcasts at a host of venues and events across
> Cambridge, such as Strawberry Fair and the Cambridge Folk Festival. We’re
> confident that we've enriched the Cambridge airwaves with new programming
> and touched the lives of many with that content, making a large number of
> friends along the way.
>
> 209radio has helped many individuals and groups grow, learn and achieve
> great things; the effects of our collective work will be felt for a long
> time to come.  We all want there to be sustainable Community Radio which
> serves the whole city of Cambridge. Sadly for now we have no choice but to
> admit that it will be for others to take this on in the future. .
>
> *Our talented programme teams will continue to create and broadcast
> content until **midnight** on **Saturday the 27th of February 2010**. We
> invite everyone to listen and share between now and then.*
>
> We would like to take this opportunity to thank all our funders, members
> and listeners for all the support given to 209radio over the last 7 years.
> **
>
>
> 209radio
>
> 105 FM in the Cambridge City Area
>
> http://209radio.co.uk everywhere else!
> 01223 488418
> getinvolved at 209radio.co.uk
>
>
>
>
>  --
> Karl Hartland
> 209radio Station Manager
>
> 105 FM in the Cambridge City Areahttp://209radio.co.uk everywhere else!
>
> Citylife House
> Sturton Street
> Cambridge
> CB1 2QF
>
> 01223 488418
>
> 01223 488410 - new personal direct number!
> 07968 898254
>
> 209radio is a Registered Charity in England, No. 1124610,
> and a Company Limited by Guarantee, No. 5585527
>
> This email and its attachments may be confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of 209radio Ltd.
>
> If you are not the intended recipient of this email and its attachments, you must take no action based upon them, nor must you copy or show them to anyone.
>
> Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this email in error.
>
>
> --
> Karl Hartland
> 209radio Station Manager
>
> 105 FM in the Cambridge City Areahttp://209radio.co.uk everywhere else!
>
> Citylife House
> Sturton Street
> Cambridge
> CB1 2QF
>
> 01223 488418
>
> 01223 488410 - new personal direct number!
> 07968 898254
>
> 209radio is a Registered Charity in England, No. 1124610,
> and a Company Limited by Guarantee, No. 5585527
>
> This email and its attachments may be confidential and are intended solely for the use of the individual(s) to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions expressed are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of 209radio Ltd.
>
> If you are not the intended recipient of this email and its attachments, you must take no action based upon them, nor must you copy or show them to anyone.
>
> Please contact the sender if you believe you have received this email in error.
>
>
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-- 
Phil Korbel
Director
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