Category: Radio

Warminster Community Radio, Will Feature An Interview With EBBRAG Members About The Campaign To Stop Development On Home Farm.

Tuesday 6th January 2026

From the Facebook page of EBBRAG (the East Boreham Business and Residents Action Group):

Community Chest, hosted by Andrew Robinson, on Warminster Community Radio, will be featuring an interview with EBBRAG members about the campaign to stop development on Home Farm.

The programme is on Saturday 10th January 2025, commencing at 9.00 a.m. Andrew tells us the interview will be at approx 9.30 a.m.

EBBRAG has several serious concerns about a pre-planning application submitted by Bellway Homes to Wiltshire Council to develop Home Farm land:

The Town Council (TC) appear to have been in communication with Bellway Homes since 2021 without consulting/informing the residents of Warminster.

The current TC Neighbourhood Plan rewrite team have not followed the defined and democratic process for selecting possible development sites. In particularly, seeking the approval of Warminster residents before selecting those sites. During the first informal survey 61% of residents who responded stated they did not want Home Farm land developed. The TC continues to pursue the site selection.

The TC has not made the effort to understand the criticism and comments of a Government appointed Planning Inspector when he so strongly rejected the site in 2020, in order to mitigate his findings.

The proposed development site is alongside the third largest employer in Warminster, who has invested heavily into the site due to its tranquil, unspoilt location in the countryside and outside the Warminster settlement boundary. The economic outcome for Warminster is therefore seriously in jeopardy if this development is approved.

To find out more about EBBRAG and their campaign

email: info@ebbrag.com

website: www.ebbrag.com

Instagram: www.instagram.com/ebbrag_warminster/

Warminster Community Radio Presenter Tina Randall Has Died

Friday 5th December 2025

Sad news from Warminster Community Radio:

We are heartbroken to hear that our friend and fellow volunteer Tina Randall has died following a short illness.

Tina and her family were WCR listeners from the very first broadcast back in 1996. She was a regular competitor on Challenge Night. Then in 2013, Tina decided to train as a presenter and she hosted the Thursday 5pm to 7pm programme for the last 12 years. We know that listeners enjoyed her easy listening music mixed with friendly chat and her weekly book review – Tina was an avid reader.

All of us at WCR send our condolences to Tina’s husband, children and grandchildren.

Tina embodied WCR’s values. She was a friend to so many both on and off the radio. We will miss her terribly.

Introduction To Radio

22nd November 2025

Frome FM is excited to announce its third 10-week “Introduction to Radio” training program for young people aged 14 to 18. The course is designed to teach essential radio show production skills, presenting, interviewing and technical broadcasting skills.

• Start Date: 5th February 2026

• Duration: 10 sessions (Term time only)

• Timing: Thursday Evenings 5pm to 7pm

If you’re interested in developing your radio skills, please contact Frome FM (fromefmyouth@gmail.com) for further details and to reserve your spot.

Places are limited so don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of community radio!

Please note: There is a one-time sign up administration fee of £75 which covers course registration, the training sessions and the first 3 months of membership.

Warminster Community Radio Live Broadcast Of Warminster Carnival

Monday 20th October 2025

Message from Warminster Community Radio:

It’s Carnival Week!

Our commentary team have their copies of the programme for preparation. You can hear Debi, Jamie, Barry, Bob and Andrew live from 6pm this Saturday with full coverage of the procession.

Warminster Community Radio Wants To Hear Your Views On Saving The Town’s Last Surviving Gas Lamp Standard

Tuesday 20th May 2025

Should the last remaining gas lamp post (currently at Ash Walk, Warminster) be saved?

Elizabeth Ryan Has Retired From WCR

Sunday 3oth June 2024

A message from Warminster Community Radio (WCR):

Long serving newsreader Elizabeth Ryan has retired from WCR. Now in her 90s, Elizabeth decided the time was right to call an end to her weekly duties.

Barry Mole says: “We will miss her Saturday morning appearances at the studio but will channel her uncanny ability to read every – and we really mean every – news story first time and with no mistakes. Thank you Elizabeth for all you’ve done.”

Warminster Town Council Gives £28,000 From The CIL To Warminster Community Radio

Saturday 29th June 2024

Press release from Warminster Town Council:

Town Council Contributes Significant Investment To Warminster Community Radio

Warminster Community Radio (WCR) has been awarded £28,000 by Warminster Town Council from the Community Infrastructure Levy (CIL) Fund.

CIL is a planning charge payable by developers on any new development. The Warminster Town Council policy is that its share of the CIL should be spent on investment in the public realm and public facilities that support the community.

The upgrade should keep the community radio station going for the next 15 to 20 years.

Representatives from WCR emphasised the need for a modern studio and equipment to ensure the future longevity of the radio station, highlighting the importance of the work carried out by WCR volunteers in giving and receiving information for the community thereby improving community resilience, especially in times of crisis as demonstrated during the Covid 19 pandemic in 2020.

The money will be spent on:

• Replacement of an obsolete broadcast mixing desk for studio three

• Replacement of the old 105.5 transmitter with new model and antennas

• A software update

• External air conditioning system to cool transmission equipment and studio

Members of Full Council voted unanimously to award the full amount requested by WCR and recognised the worthwhile service provided by the organisation to the community. WCR will report back to the Annual Meeting of the council next April about the completion of the project.

Warminster Community Radio has around 60 volunteers and works with the local community on outside broadcasts as well as providing public address systems for events. As well as specialising in recording and producing CDs, WCR also does voice overs and radio adverts.

WCR broadcasts to Warminster and the surrounding areas on 105.5FM. You can also listen to them on the WCR app which is available via both the App Store and on Google Play.

You can listen online wherever you are via the WCR website or on smart speaker, to listen live on your device, simply say: “Alexa, Play Warminster Community Radio.”

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Richard Guy Of East Hill Farm, Heytesbury, And Richard Garrett Of Warminster Maltings Interviewed On BBC4 Farming Today

Monday 10th August 2015:

Richard Guy, of East Hill Farm, Heytesbury, and Chris Garrett, of Warminster Maltings, both interviewed on BBC4 Farming Today.

http://www.yourvalleynews.co.uk/frontpag…/warminster-on-air/

BBC Wiltshire Reporting On The Mural To Celebrate The 50th Anniversary Of The Warminster Thing

Tuesday 2nd June 2015

BBC Wiltshire leaving the Central Car Park, Warminster, after reporting on the mural created to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Warminster Thing.

Photographs taken by Danny Howell on Tuesday 2nd June 2015.