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

Mon Feb 29 12:54:51 GMT 2016

Dear All

I know I have pointed this out before, but ought the Big Lottery  (be it a
TV malarkey) (or not)  be running a ‘public vote system’ when deciding on
grants ?    personally, I think not.

Complete waste of time, space and energy but by all means prove me wrong and
good luck on proving me wrong.

The moment we see a grant application that mentions the word ‘’’vote’’’
that’s bon voyage for us. How can a Radio Station in out in the sticks
Bollington compete with an inner City project ???   not a Cat in hells
chance owing to sheer numbers.

One time we were up against a Brass Band         AND LOST          LOL   :-)
say no more ---------- I wouldn’t mind, but we play some of there music 
 so
here we are promoting something that gives us a beating (the mind boggles??)

As much as I don’t particularly like the grant system per-say, this one is a
complete no/no. At least having ‘experts’ making the decision you have an
army of people who know what they are doing in making that decision.

My view has always been that if the Projects are ‘eligible’ and there is
£10,000 pounds in the Pot and 10 become eligible, they each receive £1000
pounds.

I see no better and fairer system than this, and a system that ought to be
applied to our Community Radio Fund a.s.a.p.     we’re all bidding against
each other whilst trying to achieve the same goals.

We’d be happy with £3000 pounds guaranteed every year without the hassle and
mither filling in YET another grant form.

Looking at the facts which I think is the best thing to do for all of us
because none of us can argue with the facts   (we   ie:- Canalside)  have
received 2 x community fund lolly £££          we have been running since
2007/08 and it is now 2016 – we have applied 6 times and received a £6000 +
£14,000      (dare I ask   is this the average ?  is it above average ?
below average ?          but if you do the Maths     it’s twenty grand
£20,000 over 8 years which works out at just short of the £3000 grand
anyway. The difference is, we wouldn’t have been saddled with yet another
great wad of pointless bureaucracy.

I know I sound as if I am whinging again 
. I don’t believe I am. I believe
I am highlighting valid points.

Just a thought, that’s all, even though it does fall on deaf ears.

Nick

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

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 <http://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
<http://www.penistonefm.co.uk/> . You can also follow Penistone FM on
twitter @penistonefm

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