Radio Barnsley: History
Radio Barnsley was formed a number of years ago, originally as a Tape Recording Club. It developed over the years and became a Hospital Broadcasting station. Radio Barnsley successfully broadcast to the hospital providing record requests, general entertainment and coverage of Barnsley Football Clubs' home matches.
In 1995 the hospital started broadcasting from its own studios based in the hospital and Radio Barnsley developed into a Community Radio Station. Programmes vary from request shows to specialist music catering for the 35+ age range.
Since 1995 there have been 2 RSL (Restricted Service License) broadcasts per year, consisting of 28 days of broadcasting and involving over 50 voluntary staff. Volunteers carry out a range of duties from presenting, engineering, interviewing, answering telephones and even painting, repairs and making tea!
Radio Barnsley also offers a 6 month training course entitled "Community Radio Broadcast Skills", this course is aimed at the 16+ age group and is accredited by the Open College Networks. Its aims are to teach people the skills required to enter the radio and media industry.
