Angel Radio Isle of Wight

Old Boys' Reunion on Angel Radio

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:03:18 +0100

Let me start by making it clear that the title is not ageist. The old boys concerned are all former pupils of a Surrey school who have been brought together by Angel Radio.

Librarian and presenter Richard Anscombe in conversation with fellow presenter Ian Mitchell found out that he had lived in Morden in his youth. Richard had been living in Sutton at the same time.

When the conversation turned to schools, they found they had both attended Raynes Park County Grammar School though Ian was in the year below Richard.

This morning they were both on air together. Imagine their surprise when they got a request call from yet another old boy of the school.

"I couldn't believe it," said Richard. "Barry Dixon was in my year and used to sit behind me. We do keep in touch and he probably heard Angel Radio when in the Isle of Wight on holiday.

"He still lives in Surrey and must have started listening to Angel Radio again when it started streaming on computer.

"It was an amazing coincidence though to have three former pupils of Raynes Park County Grammar on air together."

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Angel Radio and DAB

Wed, 03 Dec 2008 23:39:35 +0100

The Angel Radio Isle of Wight listening family is growing daily thanks to the programmes being streamed across the Internet.

However, be careful if you're thinking of buying an Angel Radio fan a new Internet radio for Christmas.

Morning presenter and librarian Richard Anscombe tells me that you can't get the station on the new Internet radios as it is not yet on DAB.radio.

Looks like saving up time again -- ( Thinks--more money for another new licence, no doubt..)

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Listen on Computer

Wed, 26 Nov 2008 21:42:39 +0100

Angel Radio Isle of Wight can now be heard loud and clear on your computer.

Thanks to Wight Cable, the Island's first community radio station is now streaming its programmes around the globe.

The original Angel Radio listening links streamed the programmes from Angel Radio, Havant on mainland UK.

Now you can hear the presenters and programmes broadcast from the Isle of Wight, UK.

Check it out by clicking on the Old Time Radio link on the right. Then on the Angel Radio IOW page click the Listen link for your particular media player in the left hand index on the home page.

Leave us a comment saying

where you are
which pre-60s music you like to hear --favourite artists/orchestras etc
whether you listen on FM radio or on computer
if you have a favourite programme or presenter.

Looking forward to hearing from you.

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Angel Radio Isle of Wight goes live

Thu, 05 Jul 2007 12:00:28 +0200

A belated posting this as Angel Radio Isle of Wight became the Island's first community radio station with its own Ofcom licence at the end of March this year (2007).

A fanfare of trumpets heralded its entry into real live broadcasting since when it's been going from strength to strength.

Supported by the original Angel Radio guru Tony Smith, Richard Anscombe has started setting up the Angel Radio Isle of Wight website although the online radio streaming is by courtesy of Tony Smith and the Havant station.

Running a radio station is a costly business when it comes to buying licences --licences to broadcast, to play music, to do outside broadcasts and yes, we would need another licence for online streaming. The team is looking into that now so one day ....

Sorry about the interruption in posting here --for some reason lost my way and started another set of posts at
the second Angel Radio blog and a lens at Angel Radio on Squidoo

As official Press and PR volunteer now for Angel Radio Isle of Wight (hmmm are they trying to divert me from broadcasting?...) I shall spend a little time rationalising the output to give each site a unique angle.

Not to mention a lot of time working on getting maximum hewspaper and magazine coverage --did I really volunteer to do this?

Back sooner than last time I hope...

Annie
Travel Europe

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Have not learned much

Thu, 21 Dec 2006 23:01:49 +0100

As can be seen from my lack of posts, my Angel Radio commitment this year has been poor. I am about to pop in this weekend with Christmas wishes but I have mainly been focusing on writing and newspaper features as well as teaching to pay the bills.
Happily, through the newspaper articles, I have several more suitable people for Angel Radio interviews and further ideas for tribute features. The problem is finding time especially in the winter. Much cosier working from home.

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Angel Radio Isle of Wight

Thu, 06 Oct 2005 13:12:21 +0200

Angel Radio, Isle of Wight. This is Day One recording my progress as a trainee angel for Angel Radio IOW. Angel Radio is now on the way to becoming the community radio station on the Isle of Wight for the over-60s and everyone who enjoys pre-Beatles music.

The team (Chris Gutteridge, Bev Webster et alii --not me) have won their wings presenting music and memories on cable 24 hours a day for the past five years. I am still flapping around on the sidelines wondering what makes a great radio presenter and how I will ever match up to their effortless expertise.

This will be a steep learning curve as we go live on FM in January 2006.

The history of Angel Radio and its charismatic founder Tony Smith can be found on the website of Angel Radio, Havant

Angel Radio IOW is now spreading its own wings, thanks to the great and continuing support of Wight Cable .

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