[cma-l] Press Release: PENISTONE FM 95.7 up for The Peoples Projects LOTTERY TV VOTE

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*News Release 29th February 2016*


Penistone FM and their training project “Evolve” is one of only five groups
in South Yorkshire that have been shortlisted to compete for the public
vote and up to £50,000 of Big Lottery cash in ITV’s The Peoples Projects TV
competition.


Penistone FM will make a bid for viewers support to win the £50,000, with
the public voting online to decide who wins the prize. On *Monday 29th
February 2016* Penistone FM will highlight on the *ITV Calendar news
programme from 6.30pm* its “Evolve” training programme which focuses on
self - confidence and radio skills for people of all ages in the local
community around Penistone. *People will also be able to vote from this
date until noon on Sunday 13th March to support the only nominated project
in Barnsley and Penistone.*


Martin Sugden, Volunteer Training Manager, states; “Our Evolve training
project at Penistone FM aims to make community radio more accessible to
local people and give new communication skills or interests to rural
isolated villages. We want to be able to offer local people the same
chances to learn new skills, enjoy a fun social activity and make new
friends. If we win, the money will be used to provide more training,
practical work experience and taster sessions to local people and any young
people wanting to gain experience in the media industry or other job. We
will also be able to provide new equipment to capture people’s views in the
heart of the community to ensure their voice is heard”.


To support Penistone FM 95.7 and help it Evolve please visit
www.thepeoplesprojects.org.uk and vote for us.


*Ends  *


*Contact: *Andrew Millner

Email:  andrew.millner at penistonefm.co.uk

Tel: 01226 764646


*Note to editors*


Penistone FM 95.7 is a local community based radio station run by
volunteers broadcasting to the market town of Penistone and its surrounding
villages to the west of Barnsley. They train local people in radio skills
such and presentation and interviewing to help them gain confidence and
make a difference in the area. They work with local schools and colleges to
give students a helping hand into a career of their choice through radio
skills. Direct skills learnt are communication, team building, and
self-esteem.


More information on Penistone FM can be found at www.penistonefm.co.uk. You
can also follow Penistone FM on twitter @penistonefm


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