Cleddau FM will broadcast on FM and online from November 27th until Christmas Eve, presenting a mix of local news and information as well as music.

Marc Tierney, programme director at the not for profit radio station based in Llanreath, said: "We have been planning our 2008 broadcast for a few months and we are pleased that businesses are supporting us. The cost of

It may well be over twenty five years ago since Buggles released the single ‘Video killed the radio star' to mark the launch of MTV, but in today's world, radio - and in particular community radio has proved that  the broadcast medium continues to enjoy universal popularity.

Marc Tierney, one of the founding members of Cleddau Community Media based in Pembroke Dock explains why radio has still got it even after all these years.

"My first memories of radio - probably like a lot of people of my generation involved listening under the covers on a small radio which lived by my bed. Unlike telly, the radio is a unique and highly personal experience enhanced by

MEDIA RELEASE - 4th November 2008

Cleddau FM, Pembrokeshire's only community based radio station is offering voluntary groups operating around the Haven free advertising in the run up to Christmas.

The radio station which will take to the airwaves later this month is offering voluntary and   community groups the chance to broadcast details of their local services to listeners around the Haven and beyond.

Marc Tierney, Programme Director said: "Cleddau FM's core role is to enhance the local community, we're doing that by offering local businesses the opportunity to take low cost advertising packages, which in turn allows us to