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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Sorry for the e-mail chaps …. I’m trying to be restrained and chilled. The light bulb went on though and hey presto<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Nick<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>See below just saying it as I see it …. Or am I saying it as it is ?? hmm ? you decide and by all means let me know, I’ve got broad shoulders.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> Canalside's The Thread [mailto:office@thethread.org.uk] <br><b>Sent:</b> 27 October 2016 12:49<br><b>To:</b> office@thethread.org.uk<br><b>Subject:</b> RE: [cma-l] Radio Equipment<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Dear All<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Can we all please look beyond the façade and the circus to see if we can get ourselves back on the straight and narrow. That is of course whether you agree or disagree whether we have EVER been on the straight and narrow. We have each and as a fraternity achieved a lot over the years, but it has been a slog and we haven’t had a great deal of assistance. In fact we have had hindrance and the hindrance continues. Sadly for Uncle West Wolds and Auntie Hub the slog is over as is the banging one head against the brick-wall and they cry in the wilderness no longer.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>This e-mail from Ian isn’t just about flogging off kit and getting ones money back, it goes deeper than that, a hell of a lot deeper than that. It’s another Station or two or three going boing ! we fiddle as the CR smoulders.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>I wish to know through this column/notice board/e-mail/message board what has been said and/or asked of the new people in Posts at the DCMS ?? if anything ? has the question been popped yet regarding the 8 Million quid ? clearly not.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>I wish to point out to the DCMS and Government and dare I say CMA that ignoring things and hoping they go away is not the answer to any of the woes as some of us (?) are not going away … it simply makes us peck even more.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>The BBC chappy at the Conference agreed that all the 8 Million goes to the Journalist Programme at the BBC and Newspapers and that we don’t see a sausage of it ------- I wouldn’t have had him within 20 Miles of the Conference.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Can we please invite people to our conferences who are going to further our cause the following year. Half of the ones this year even though reasonably interesting were about as much use as an ashtray on a Motorbike. The other 50% were excellent though especially the two ladies who asked the correct questions –you which ones I mean … the ones that need to be asked.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>When are we going to wise up and harden up ? <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Regardless what people think, I much prefer the friendly amicable, polite, sincere and helpful approach --- I will always try this route first and then keep trying it. However you reach a point where you have to draw a line in the sand.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>14 Years ! 14 Years ! and what have we got ? a £15,000 reprieve at the bottom end.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Can we please approach the new Ministers and hopefully receive a new approach to see if we can get at least a bit of movement on both the funding front and dare I say to revisit the restrictions and dump the lot.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>If we don’t ask the question and we dither we will forever be going down the pan.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>It was interesting at conference when I asked the question about individual Station funding. Anyone with half a brain could see that (let us say) things could be better, or even a lot better, but it is embarrassing to stick your hand and say we actually haven’t a pot to pee in.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>We (Canalside) have been operating for over 12 Years at a limp, sometimes limping a bit faster when we grab a few sponsors. In a League table we’re possibly somewhere in the middle ………. We won’t get relegated but likewise we won’t win the Trophy or get promotion. Most of our woes of course caused by other people / other departments and outdated pointless rules.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>It’s easy to blame others but these are the facts, I can only run with the facts. With a bit of assistance from the powers that be, I’m sure al of us could at least get in the play-offs.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>So the conclusion is ----------- can we please have some answers to the questions, some guidance as to where we are heading and if we haven’t asked the questions, when are we going to ask them and who to ? I’m afraid if we don’t there might be other folk selling off kit to Santa Claus at Chrimbo.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>I just spotted an e-mail come through from Dear Jane and the team at Cannock …… they don’t need equipment (except for Transmission) trouble is, they don’t know when (if ever) anyway yet another c o c k – u p Community Radio shambles.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>By the way, when’s the AGM …. ? book me in front row please.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Interesting how Ian signs off with ‘’’fellow broadcaster’’’ you may not be able to use that in a few years time Ian as there’ll only be you left standing </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Wingdings;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>J</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>Professor Dumpty (Chairman of the Going around in circles Society of Great Britain)<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'>PS This is not a pop at our team ….. you each have my full support. I know you do the best with limited resources. I just feel we could make things better if our team had the full support of the fraternity behind them.<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;mso-fareast-language:EN-US'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #E1E1E1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif'> <a href="mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk">cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk</a> [<a href="mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk">mailto:cma-l-bounces@mailman.commedia.org.uk</a>] <b>On Behalf Of </b>Ian Hickling<br><b>Sent:</b> 27 October 2016 11:38<br><b>To:</b> cma-l <<a href="mailto:cma-l@commedia.org.uk">cma-l@commedia.org.uk</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> [cma-l] Radio Equipment<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div id=divtagdefaultwrapper><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#1D2129'>We find ourselves in the difficult situation again of trying to help Client stations recover some of their investment when for one reason or another they have ceased operation.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#1D2129'>There is an excellent dual-studio format at West Wolds Radio together with its transmission system that is available for sale - and from tomorrow the 3-transmitter network equipment from The Hub in Cornwall.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#1D2129'>We have full original manifests for these stations if you would like a copy - subject always to the current owner's consent.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#1D2129'>We do not necessarily have title this equipment but on occasions we will take some units back to offset a debt.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#1D2129'>Ownership will be made clear to serious enquirers.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#1D2129'>All equipment wherever possible is refurbished and tested to new specification and we are available to assist with modification and the new installation if required.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.5pt;font-family:"inherit",serif;color:#1D2129'>You could well end up with some bargains - together with the satisfaction of knowing that you have helped out a fellow broadcaster.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div id=Signature><div><p class=ecxmsonormal style='line-height:17.05pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Ian Hickling</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=ecxmsonormal style='line-height:17.05pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Partner</span><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#444444'><br><br></span><a href="http://www.transplanuk.com/" target="_blank"><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1155CC;text-decoration:none'><img border=0 width=190 height=60 style='width:1.9791in;height:.625in' id="_x0000_i1025" src="https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/2SkDsnIzSZgRbNnNKBSiwxiFhFQWRGV55mTjVL23fulnJpstZmYxeKrrYefY4qxiSgkMrAETld64XINLXCsujE_zI5gAsQyWeCWvHixcrNYtar3Sij4YlVBgN2NSQ-n2DsgZvrnpWZlfwCQ=s0-d-e1-ft#http://www.transplanuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/transp" alt="https://ci4.googleusercontent.com/proxy/2SkDsnIzSZgRbNnNKBSiwxiFhFQWRGV55mTjVL23fulnJpstZmYxeKrrYefY4qxiSgkMrAETld64XINLXCsujE_zI5gAsQyWeCWvHixcrNYtar3Sij4YlVBgN2NSQ-n2DsgZvrnpWZlfwCQ=s0-d-e1-ft#http://www.transplanuk.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/07/transplan_UK_weblogo_190x60.png"></span></a><span style='font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=ecxmsonormal style='line-height:17.05pt;background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Office: 016 3557 8435 (07h to 22h GTS)</span></i><span style='color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=ecxmsonormal style='line-height:17.05pt;background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>Car: 075 3098 0115 (only responds when driving)</span></i><span style='color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=ecxmsonormal style='line-height:17.05pt;background:white'><i><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:#222222'>6 Horn Street, Compton, NEWBURY, RG20 6QS</span></i><span style='color:#444444'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>