Wrexham’s Premier Radio CIC gets £10,000 boost to extend its live coverage

A community radio station in Wrexham has received almost £10,000 to help extend its live coverage and outreach in the local area.

Premier Radio CIC, based on Eagles Meadow, was among 40 community groups in the region to receive grant funding from The National Lottery Community Fund – the largest funder of community activity in Wales.

The local station has been awarded £9,997 to extend its live coverage and to purchase additional broadcasting equipment, which will allow them to further engage with the community and reduce isolation.

Paul Griffiths, director of Premier Radio, said the funding will develop people’s skills and support the Wrexham community.

“The National Lottery Community Fund grant will allow our volunteers to engage more frequently with live outside broadcasts from around Wrexham at community events,” said Paul.

“It will also help us to engage with the public and let them know that we can help in many ways.

“We currently have three volunteers who never had the opportunity to present a radio show presenting their own shows weekly, so the funding we have received will allow them to develop further with presenting live.

“We encourage those who always wanted to be on the radio to join us and see what it is all about.”

Meanwhile in Flintshire, organisations such Outside Lives Ltd, 1125 CIC and Estuary and Mountain Mission Area have received a share of funding.

In Denbighshire, Drosi Bikes CIC was awarded a £92,645 grant to design and deliver The Social Re-Cycle Project, providing a bike repair service which will improve the wellbeing and confidence of people of all ages.

John Rose, Wales Director of The National Lottery Community Fund, said: “It’s great to see so many community groups are enabling people to come together and live healthier lives with their vital work.

“We are proud to recognise and support these projects’ efforts, with thanks to National Lottery players, who raise £30 million a week for good causes across the UK.”

To find out more about our funding programmes, visit www.TNLCommunityFund.org.uk

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