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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Steve<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Young Rob has taken over from me …………..
this is exactly what community radio is about. I taught him everything that I
know ………. It took about two minutes !
lol ………. He’s
just 14
!
these clowns in their Ivory Towers at the DCMS are not hurting me …..
they can chuck as much ………s
.. h one T at me as they wish ………..
the only people they damage are youngsters that we have here who take part in
activities (some who have epilepsy) plus youngsters like Rob, Will, James, Andy
etc etc these are all kids at school. We’ve then got the girl
guides and the cubs who all come down, primary school kids who write and read
poetry and then there’s youngsters like Jordan who are excluded from
school ……….. we’ve turned em’ round …………
none of them have been in a scrap of trouble since starting at Canalside ……………………….
Instead of helping us …………… these
IDIOTS and I hope they are
reading this …… I repeat IDIOTS …………….
(and when I see them they will get a barage from
me) are destroying something that is good
for communities and good for this Country …………..
absolutely shameful ……………<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>(I was invited this week to the PRS
seminar ……….. I’m not going, because I would possibly
end up getting thrown out !) (furthermore, I don’t need patronising
by a bunch of parasites and leeches)<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Cameron needs to wake up, take his
blinkers off and sort out the basics, before he starts bleeting on about his
big society ……………… if not, all those that
will contribute to the idea of the big society will have gone tits-up
!
Nero fiddling whilst <st1:City w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Rome</st1:place></st1:City>
burns springs to mind.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Anyway … following my rant
(again)
nope ---------------- no advertising, no nothing -------------- we daren’t
even stick a telephone number on or drop a little hint that the carpet shop
have a small offer on this week only ………….. it’s
pathetic. The best one that we have is a Taxi firm who donate money. What use
is a mention for a taxi firm when there’s no bloody telephone number on
it !? apparently, it then
becomes an advert. Actually, I agree, yes it does ……………………
BUT ……………………. So what ???<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Furthermore …………………
if you have a peep at a map of North East Cheshire ……………
Bollington is central to our area ….. however, which ever way you depart
or exit from Bollington N / S /E / W
there are 4 miles of fields, sheep, cattle, hedges, cow pats, barbed wire,
trees, 3 leafed clovers, blackbirds, larks, canals, walkways, stables and so on
and so on ………………. This for some bizarre
reason is included in our 5km ruling …………………….
What a load of nonsense.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>As I have said, the idea, the ethos and
the meaning of what we are doing is BRILLIANT ……………….
The method imposed upon us by the CLOWNS … is not.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I shall cease from insulting these people
when they cease to insult my intelligence and the efforts that all the people
are putting in at Canalside.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>I suggest that the CMA …………
the next time they have a meeting with the DCMS, Government, Ofcom, PRS, PPL –
Uncle Tom Cobley n’ all actually read out one of my rants ……………
they don’t have to agree, but at least the message will have sunk in ……………….
I still think most people are removed from reality and are walking around in
Noddy-land.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>To answer your question regarding Mr
commercial man down the road ………… another set of
toss-pots ………….. they listen to us
24/7 they watch us like a hawk …………
they muck rake, they try to mosey in on our gigs, worming there way where
castor oil wouldn’t get. They have a great view on sharing ……………
we share with them outside events that we have been booked for, but they shut
the door on us on the ones that they have. They have turned up on numerous
occasions trying to gatecrash the party and we have been descent and let them
set up at the side of us ……….. I do not have a problem …..
they are the ones with the problem. They try to poach people …………
when they do, they don’t even have the descency to give me a phone call.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>The idea of what we are doing (and I have
written to them on a number of occasions) is that we can let people learn the
ropes and then if they are good enough, in a civilised and polite manner we
discuss it and then try to let the succesful presenter move up the ladder ……………..
they are pig ignorant and arrogant. Still I try, but to no avail.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>They have reported us to
Ofcom TWICE ………………
one for apparently broadcasting too far ?? the other to do with
football coverage at IRN …. They reported us to sky as well. There was a
massive ding dong on the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:PlaceName w:st="on">Macc</st1:PlaceName>
<st1:PlaceType w:st="on">Town</st1:PlaceType></st1:place> website when fans
turned against them. They weren’t prepared to do the bread and butter
stuff with reference to our local club, but when there is a big match they want
the publicity and the glory ……….. no show without punch …………………………
punch has often crossed my mind ………… but not the one
that shares the stage with Judy !<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>They can’t report us on key commitments
as we have fulfilled them 100% plus another 100% on top ….. in fact no
one can report us for anything ---- we’ve done nowt’ wrong
----------- perhaps we should (like those pirates) we
might get treated better !?<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Anyway, we soldier on, and we will soldier
on …………. Trust me ………………
we are like a lot of little dogs with Bones …………. We shall
overcome, we deserve to.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>No help from anyone else may I say.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>By the way …………..
through this column I would to thank Ofcom for their kind award of Community
Grant Funding …….. it has been long overdue, but nevertheless we
are very very grateful.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>HOWEVER ---------------------- I still
wish to state my case, which is that we should fight together as a brotherhood
and as a unit to get the fund raised. The money should be doled out EQUALLY
amongst everyone. No panels, just one person with a cheque book. As long as we
inform Ofcom, what we are spending the money on, then I see no issues. This is
my opinion, it is fair and it is equal, it will not change. It has been my view
for the past 4 years.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Cheers Steve for showing an interest, it
is much appreciated. As I have said, I will show some politeness and respect to
these people when they show some towards us.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Regards<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'>Nick<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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10.0pt;font-family:Arial;color:navy'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font
size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'>
Steve [mailto:steve@cambridge105.fm] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> 29 January 2011 17:48<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> Office - ccr-fm<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> Re: CMA list</span></font><span
lang=EN-US><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Hi Nick,<br>
<br>
What sort of tricks has the local commerical setup been playing? Reporting you
for breaking ofcom rules or key comittments?<br>
<br>
Also, I was unable to find out on the ofcom site - but are you allowed to carry
commercials? Had a listen to your sports show earlier (that young presenter is
very good) but only heard sponsorship plugs rather than any commercials?<br>
<br>
Cheers,<br>
<br>
Steve.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>On 29 January 2011 17:44, Office - ccr-fm <<a
href="mailto:office@ccr-fm.co.uk">office@ccr-fm.co.uk</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>Steve</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>Yep …………………. We really
have been up against it ……….. hence the reason why I behave
like I do. Secondly we have had a bunch of tossers down the road (commercial
outfit) who clearly treat us as competition and have tried all sorts of dirty
tricks or charm to get their way. None of it has worked …. Although
having said that …. Some working relationships have unfortunately gone
tits-up due to their muck raking ……….. I know it .. but you
dare not say it as it makes us look bad.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>Like I have pointed out, I’m actually quite a chilled person,
friendly to everyone, always willing to help ……… but, if I am
attacked ….. I’ll fight like a dog. I believe we have been attacked
in more ways than one, when all we are trying to do is a not-for-profit jolly
good job.</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>Regards</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'> </span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
color:navy'>Nick</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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size=2 color=navy face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial;
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size=2 face=Tahoma><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma;
font-weight:bold'>From:</span></font></b><font size=2 face=Tahoma><span
lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Tahoma'> Steve [mailto:<a
href="mailto:steve@cambridge105.fm" target="_blank">steve@cambridge105.fm</a>] <br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Sent:</span></b> 29 January 2011 16:13<br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>To:</span></b> <a
href="mailto:office@ccr-fm.co.uk" target="_blank">office@ccr-fm.co.uk</a><br>
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>Subject:</span></b> CMA list</span></font><o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-margin-top-alt:auto;mso-margin-bottom-alt:auto'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Hi Nick,<br>
<br>
Been following your posts on the CMA list, don't really disagree with a lot of
what you're saying.<br>
<br>
Out of curiosity, does you license prevent you from taking commercial onair
advertising?<br>
<br>
Best Wishes,<br>
<br>
Steve.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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