Support Christian programmes on BCFM this Easter Sunday

We have been offered a unique opportunity to air 12 hours of Christian programmes on local radio in Bristol on Easter Sunday.  We would very much like your support and prayers and if you could find a pound or two, it would be great if you could sponsor some air time.

What is BCFM?

BCFM is your local community radio station – Bristol Community fm.  You can find it on 93.2fm or listen through the website http://www.bcfm.org.uk/. It is run by volunteers and aims to represent the various communities in Bristol.

Are there religious/Christian shows on BCFM already?

There are currently 3 Christian shows each week.  The first is Face to Faith, a two hour award winning magazine programme on Mondays at 3pm, the second is called “Let the Bible Speak” which is a Presbyterian production.  Also on Sunday evening, there is a contemporary Christian music (CCM) programme from 9pm – 10pm.  This show plays up-to-date Christian music, features the Christian contemporary music chart, as well as interviews with bands and notices regarding local church events.

What programmes will be aired on Easter Sunday?

A wide variety of shows will be aired including: a Soul show from our friends Mel and Carmen from Ujima Radio, Electronic worship with DJ Bragg , Easter day Church services from a couple of churches around Bristol and shows presenting local initiatives. There will also be prayers, thoughts and drama around the Easter theme!

How much does it cost and how are we looking to find the money?

The cost of ‘hiring’ the air-time is £240.  This is £20 per hour.  Local Christians are sponsoring airtime at a rate of 3 minutes of radio time for £1. 

This unique opportunity has only recently come up and there was not enough time to look for grant funding for this.   We would look for external funding if it was felt that there should be more local Christian broadcasting in the future.

Who is behind this?

Nick Tarleton is co-ordinating this broadcast.  He presents CCM on Sunday evenings and has years of experience in hospital and local Community radio.  A wide-range of people from across Bristol are involved in putting the shows together and advertising the broadcast. If the day’s broadcast is successful, we hope to get a steering group together to see how we could take Christian radio forward in Bristol.

How do I get further information?

Contact Nick on 07800817948 or email radio@lifewing.com

There is also a Facebook page, just search for “Christian Radio in Bristol”.