Press Releases
21 November 1999/ RCC99: 004
CHARITY RADIO LAUNCHES FOR CHRISTMAS!
Rugby’s oldest radio station, Cracker FM is taking to the town’s airwaves
for its ninth year this Christmas to raise funds for under privileged
children in the Third World.
Run by Rugby’s youngsters, Cracker FM will start broadcasting this Saturday
(27th November) until Christmas Eve on frequency 106.8 FM. Bursting with
local talent the music-based station has more than 80 presenters under the
age of 25.
To kick-start its first day there will be a Cracker FM roadshow at the Clock
Tower, an opportunity for the public to meet presenters and learn about the
cause.
Cracker FM is part of national charity Big Take that is petitioning the
government to uphold the UN Convention on the rights of a Child, and is
raising money for projects that help relieve the exploitation of children
through forced labour. Locals can get involved by donating funds, listening
to Cracker FM, signing a petition, or writing to MP Andy King.
Project co-ordinator, Katie Thomas said: “We are really excited to be on
air again as Rugby’s longest serving radio station. This year’s line up
includes a Friday night dance and party show, live coverage of Coventry City
football matches on the Saturday afternoon sports show, and the Sunday
afternoon Spinadisc top 20 chart show. It’s not too late for advertisers to
get in touch, just give me a call on 813064 or 334417.”
Alongside Cracker FM, the charity is hoping to run a temporary town centre
Crackerteria coffee shop to boost fund raising. The Crackerteria will open
to the public, serving a selection of hot and cold snacks, as soon as
premises have been confirmed.
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