Nov 22nd 2006 - Radio station aims to plug into community (East Grinstead Observer)

By Pippa Woolnough pippawoolnough@trinitysouth.co.uk

TURN on, tune in and enjoy: Meridian FM is going live at 6am on Monday. After painstaking preparation, the finishing touches are being put to playlists and adverts fine-tuned.

Everyone involved is looking forward to starting out, although many admit the first week will involve quite a leap of faith.

DJ Rosie Mac, who will have an evening show playing pop music, said the most important thing about Meridian FM was the community aspect.

"It is a community radio station so I'm hoping the town will pull together and support us," she said.

A number of familiar faces from around the town have become involved and are looking forward to broadcasting across the district from November 27.

Managing director Lee Quinn said: "Both Imberhorne and Sackville schools are involved in the homework slot, which is really great, and also one of the teachers.

"We also have businessmen and women from all over."

Don't forget to tune into Talk of the Town with Observer reporter Pippa Woolnough as your host at 7pm on Tuesdays, starting November 28.

She said: "I'm hoping the show will invite discussion on hot topics for residents in East Grinstead. "But, for it to work best, I will need feedback from the listeners. So if you have any ideas, please e-mail me now (as above)."

* Meridian FM will be broadcasting for four weeks from Monday November 28 from 6am until midnight on 87.7FM.