Drystone Radio

Drystone Radio, operating online and on 103.5FM (formerly 106.9FM), is a not-for-profit community radio station operating from Cowling, North Yorkshire to listeners across South Craven and the Yorkshire Dales.

Purpose

Drystone Radio operates to provide media access to local music, news, issues and interests. The radio's mission statement includes mention of its community involvement, and social inclusion, diversity, and skills development.

History

Drystone Radio was founded by David Adams, and initially broadcast over the internet on his website. Drystone Radio became incorporated 1 October 1998 and registered as a charity 29 June 2007.Ofcom awarded the station a five-year licence in 2007, and in January 2009 the station began broadcasting to South Craven and the Yorkshire Dales on 106.9FM. Drystone was awarded an extension to its license for another 5 years in 2013.

In March 2012, Drystone Radio revised its schedule to include regular weekday programming including Breakfast, Mid-day and Drivetime shows. Schedules have been updated to take specialist shows into the evenings and weekends.