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6^th April 2009

What a great first day! Refresh FM went live at 7am and it is non-stop now for four full weeks. We hope you are enjoying some refreshingly different radio and we would love to hear from you - wherever you are in the world! Why don't you get in touch and tell us where you are listening to Refresh FM? In the past we’ve had people picking us up on 87.7FM from the M56, around the M60 and even on the canals of the Cheshire Ring. On the internet we have listeners from across the globe. Please contact and let us know where you are.

5^th April 2009

It’s our first day and we’re live across Manchester and the world! We hope you’re enjoying it as much as we are. Throughout the coming four weeks you’ll hear some familiar voices and some new, and have a chance to gel with the new playlist. To see what’s coming up, visit our schedule pages.

We also want to hear from you - why not send in a request or share your thoughts about our music? Perhaps you’d would like us to give out some information about an event in your area? Maybe you have an exciting story that would encourage our listeners?

And it is never too late to get involved: keep praying, and if you want to get “hands on”, then get in touch.

11^th March 2009

We’ll soon be live across Manchester, so please come if you can to our final general meeting at Victoria Park Chapel on 30th March at 8pm. You will be able to hear a sample of our playlist, see the full schedule, and pray for four weeks of life changing broadcasts. Don’t forget to tune your radio to 87.7 FM (the left hand end/start of the dial). And remember that friends and family - wherever they are - can also listen online.

4^th March 2009

Our next meeting is on the 9th March. We'll be looking at the OFCOM rules for our broadcasts with expert tips on how to avoid libel. All welcome. 8pm at Victoria Park Chapel.

13^th February 2009 - Almost there

The clock is ticking! Our licence has been granted by OFCOM and we are now please to announce that RefreshFM will come to Manchester for four weeks starting on 5th April on 87.7FM.

We’re still looking for people to help with the broadcast.

If you’d like to find out more about RefreshFM, why not come to our general meeting on 16th February at 8pm. We are meeting at Victoria Park Chapel.

25^th September 2008 - Radio award for Abi Thomas

Abigail Thomas, presenter of Drive Time during our 2008 broadcast, has picked up a top radio award for her feature about Manchester’s prisons. Abi’s programme won the “Under 25s” category in this year’s prestigious Jerusalem Awards.

Abi’s work explored how people in Manchester’s prisons are being given hope through the work of Reflex, a music and drama initiative being run by The Message.

The David Stout Show (broadcast 11am weekdays) was also shortlised for an award.

You can listen to Abi’s programme here or select a David Stout Show from our podcast page.

24^th September 2008 - Prayer letter - out now!

The Autumn issue of our news and prayer letter is now available. Please support us in prayer (you can sign up to the prayer letter mailing list), but do get in touch if you would like to get involved with RefreshFM in any other way too.

22^nd September 2008 - Refreshing looks

RefreshFM unveiled its new logo and strapline - “Refreshingly different radio” - which sets the scene 2009 and our biggest and best broadcast ever.

Chris Colgate, who has produced the brand identity says that the new look and feel is “fresh and clean. The radio speaker motif also looks like the rising sun, playing on ideas of new birth, awakening and ‘sonship.’”

1^st September 2008 - Podcasts: refresh your memory

RefreshFM presenters don’t just put their feet up whilst the station is off air! Along with podcasts from our 2008 broadcast, we’re going to bring you brand new funky downloads for you to play. Keep visiting refreshfm.org.uk and look out for sneak preview shows, including the David Stout Show, Breakfast and Theatre of Noise.

20^th August 2008 - Demos: break into the airwaves

We’re talent spotting! If you’ve got an idea for a show or would like to present, please get in touch. Or why not send us a demo?

10^th August 2008 - One for the road

Our fabulous Abi Thomas - expert Drive Time presenter/producer - has moved to the glamorous world of training. She is working hard to pass on her wealth of on-the-job wisdom to other presenters. If you are looking for advice on how to present or produce a show, please contact us and we’ll put you in touch.