SC Media volunteers to receive free swimming

Volunteers of SC Media, Splash Out Radio and Option One are to be offered free swimming in association with the Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust's 'Lifestyle membership scheme'. This latest initiative is set to be rolled out in December 2009, and will see all volunteers have access to free swimming at the following venues:

• Ashton Leisure Centre (from March 2010)
• Hindley Sports Centre
• Howe Bridge Sports Centre
• Leigh Indoor Sports Centre
• Tyldesley Pool
• Wigan international Pool (from September 2010)

More inforation will be sent to those concerned via email or alternativly email danny@splashoutradio.co.uk.
More information regarding Wigan Leisure and Culture Trust's 'Lifestyle membership scheme' can be found HERE

SC Media focus group 'shake-up'

It has been decided by members of the current focus group that in order for Splash Out Radio and Option One to be successful under the SC Media brand, a separate focus group must be established to ensure the well being of the organisation.

This decision will see the current focus group system totally revised to provide a more robust and efficient governing body. A public Consultation will run until 10pm on Tuesday 10 October, of which your views can be emailed to consultation@splashoutradio.co.uk.

Splash Out Radio - Radio For The Workplace - Update

Splash Out Radio is pleased to announce the following regarding 'Radio For the Workplace' on the Wigan Pier multiplex.

• Splash Out Radio will commence broadcast of Radio For the Workplace (Wigan Pier multiplex) on Friday 18 December 2009. The initial contract will last for 2 weeks and will form the basis of a test transmission with the potential for future use. The service will be relayed on 107.8 MHz on the FM band via a low-powered FM transmitter and will be specifically produced to provide a service which encourages work for staff of local businesses.

For more information on transmitter licencing and coverage click HERE
For more information regarding conditions of use for the service click HERE

Option One team up with Friends of Reddish South Statiton

In February 2009 Option One went to visit 'Friends of Reddish South Station' and help with their campaign to reinstate regular train services to the highly populated Reddish South station. Option One conducted numerous interviews with members of the group and passengers who came along to travel on the special event folk train. These interviews have been produced to create a radio show which will be broadcast on Splash Out Radio shortly after its re-opening.

Why not visit the 'Friends of Reddish South Station' website at http://www.friendsofreddishsouthstation.co.uk/ and help their cause.

Option One follow Prince's Trust in the community

A new series of sweepers are to be produced to promote the work of the Prince's Trust. These sweepers will be recorded throughout October, and will follow the Wigan Prince's Trust team during their community work around the Wigan and Leigh areas.

Copies of production details and transmission/recording reports can be obtained by contacting danny@splashoutradio.co.uk *

*due to the involvement of under 18's we regret that not all information is covered under the FOI act, and therefore will not be issued without legal warrant.

Splash Out Radio to commence broadcasting for Wigan Pier Businesses

SC Media has today announced that it is to create a radio service known as 'Radio for the Workplace' under the 'Splash Out Radio' brand. The first confirmed stage will see a part-time radio service for businesses in and around Wigan Pier. In order to listen to the service, the property in which you are listening must hold a suitable PRS licence. 'Radio for the Workplace' will start in Mid November on 107.8 FM.

More details to follow.

SC Media awards Splash Out Radio frequency licence for Wigan Pier

The following application for a Frequency Modulation (FM) licence has been approved by SC Media for the use of 'Radio for the Workplace'.
Awarded to - Danny Withington
On Behalf of - Splash Out Radio
Location - Wigan Pier
Frequency - 107.80 MHz
Power Consumption - 38mA
Output - 38mA
Approximate output radius - 40m
Ofcom requirements - The above licence is exempt from the Ofcom licensing process.

Option One ties rights with WRI

Option One (SC Media's speech based radio service) has today received rights from Wales Radio International to broadcast a series of 5 radio shows entitled 'Celtic Notes.'

The shows will be broadcast on Splash Out Radio, as part of SC Media's welsh programming, and will be presented by Jenny O'Brian concentrating on the news and views of Wales.

For more information and to find out what is included in each radio show, visit: www.scmedia.org.uk/en/optionone/shows/celticnotes.html

SC Media awards Splash Out Radio frequency licence

The following application for a Frequency Modulation (FM) licence has been approved by SC Media for the use of internal relay.

Awarded to - Danny Withington
on Behalf of - Splash Out Radio
Location - Studio 1a, 1b & 2

Frequency - 107.70 MHz
Power Consumption - 38mA
Output - 38mA
Approximate output radius - 20m

Ofcom requirements - The above licence is exempt from the Ofcom licensing process.

Splash Out Radio public profile

OVERVIEW
Company Name: Splash Out Radio Company slogan: North West Community Radio
Company Director: Danny Withington
Number of employees: 12
Number of registered studio/office buildings: 3
Head office: Wigan


FINANCIAL
2008/9 year income: £195


LICENCES OBTAINED
Performing Rights Society (PRS) *Expired 2009*
Shoutcast
SC Media LPFM


TRANSMISSION
Online transmission area: United Kingdom
FM transmission area: Low powered transmitters throughout Wigan


AUTOMATION
Splash Out Radio does not Automate radio programmes


PRODUCTION
The production of Splash Out Radio generally takes place in Wigan, with numerous exceptions, where shows may be produced at other locations within the United Kingdom.


SUPPORT AND CHARITY
At present, Splash Out Radio is neither paired nor associated with a charity. Talks are currently underway to secure a deal of which information will be made public as soon as it is known.


COMMENTS AND COMPLAINTS
Splash Out Radio takes it's comments and complaints procedure very seriously. If you would like to get in touch with us regarding a complaint, please use the following details:
Output Manager: Danny Withington
Email: danny@splashoutradio.co.uk

If you would like to comment in any area of Splash Out Radio, please use the following details:
Liaison operative: David Dooley
Email: david@splashoutradio.co.uk

Welcome to the SC Media business blog

So here we are then. The Business blog for SC Media, the parent company to Splash Out Radio and Option One.

This will be where all the latest news regarding SC Media and it's brand's will be posted, along with details of our legal and financial obligations. While that may sound boring, we're pretty sure it won't be. So just sit back and let the blogs roll in.