Public File
Contents:
1 What is the Public File?
2 News Bulletins
3 Recent News
4 The News Team
5 The Programme Schedule
6 Automation and Local Programming
7 Events and Charities we support
8 Coverage Highlights
9 Music Playlist
10 The Format
11 Ofcom Localness Guidelines
12 Contact Us
13 How to Complain
1. What is the Public File?
Each local commercial radio station in the UK has requirements in respect of its music and local content, such as news etc. These requirements are set out in the station "Format", a document issued by Ofcom, the UK media regulator.
The Public File contains details of elements Ofcom regulate over, such as music tracks, local news etc. It is intended to give you a better understanding of our output and what we are doing for the community we serve.
The Public File is available as a print out on request. Any comments on the file can be made to us or Ofcom.
2. News Bulletins
Below are details of how often we broadcast news bulletins and whether they are local, national or international news.
Monday to Friday
Local, National and World News (3 minutes except where indicated)
0600, 0630 Headlines (one minute), 0700, 0730 Headlines and Sport (2 minutes), 0800 (4 minutes), 0830 Headlines and Sport (2 minutes), 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300 Arrow Today (6 minutes), 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1730 Headlines and Sport (2 minutes), 1800 Arrow Tonight (10 minutes).
National and World News (3 minutes)
0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300
Saturday
Local, National and World News (3 minutes except where indicated)
7300 Sport (1 minute), 0800, 0830 Sport (1 minute), 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300
National and World News (3 minutes)
0000, 0100, 0600, 0700, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300
Sunday
Local, National and World News (3 minutes)
7300 Sport (1 minute), 0800, 0830 Sport (1 minute), 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300
National and World News (3 minutes)
0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300
3. Recent News
To view some of our latest news articles, please view the local news page.
4. The News Team
If you have any queries about News, contact one of our journalists via the usual 'Contact Us' details.
5. The Programme Schedule
To view today's Programme Schedule, please click 'On Air'.
6. Automation and Local Programming
Sometimes it is necessary to pre-record programmes on the station. This is sometimes called Automation. We are proud that the majority of our programmes broadcast during peak hours are live. We only ever pre-record programmes in the event of us producing a special programming feature or in an emergency.
Some of our programmes, mainly off-peak, are networked from a sister radio station. However, on average at least 18 hours a day are broadcast from our studios (weekdays). We are proud to broadcast a 2 hour network quiz show called ‘Money On Your Mobile’ every Sunday 2pm-4pm. We also broadcast network shows between 6am-9am every Saturday as well as between 6am-10am every Sunday.
7. Events and Charities we support
Arrow FM is proud to support a number of local and national charities and non-profit organisations. We have supported St Michaels Hospice for 10 years, regularly publicising their fundraising events and actively taking part in fundraising events. We have helped to raise many 10's of thousands of pounds for St Michaels Hospice.
Arrow FM also supports Macmillan Cancer Support. In recent years our annual ‘Bring A Pound To Work Day’ and on-air charity auctions have directly raised £20,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support. We have also helped support other local good causes.
In addition every day we also broadcast a number of charity appeals and events.
8. Coverage Highlights
Hastings Half Marathon
In March 2008 Arrow FM broadcast live coverage of the annual Hastings Half Marathon. The radio station broadcast a series of live reports from the start / finish line as well as from our Arrow FM branded lead car. Arrow FM also organised an entertainment road show with live music and games. The event was attended by more than 5,000 athletes and fun runners. An estimated 20,000 spectators lined the course to cheer on the participants.
Father Christmas – Hastings
In December 2007 Arrow FM broadcast live from Hastings town centre to celebrate the arrival in town of Father Christmas. Presenters Andy Knight and Oli Townsend entertained the crowds and introduced local 80’s chart band ‘The Mobiles’ as well as local children’s group ‘Gizmo’. Arrow FM also provided plenty of fun and games!
Christmas Lights – Hastings
In November 2007 Arrow broadcast live from the Christmas lights switch on in Hastings. Arrow FM held a roadshow in the town centre and were joined on stage by former Eastenders and chart star Michelle Gayle who was starring in panto.
ROK Challenge – Community Event
Throughout October 2007 Arrow FM broadcast the ROK ‘8 Hour’ Challenge. Arrow FM teamed up with local building group ROK in order to overhaul the premises of a local charity or community group. Our listeners were encouraged to vote for a community organisation of their choice. We were inundated with many entries!
Giant On-Air Charity Auction – Macmillan Cancer Support
In September 2007 Arrow FM teamed up with Macmillan Cancer Support East Sussex to help promote their annual ‘The Worlds Biggest Coffee Morning’. Arrow FM toured the region reporting live from various events. In addition Arrow FM broadcast a live seven hour on-air auction. Listeners bid on more than 60 auction lots which were kindly donated by station clients and other local businesses from the area.
Seafood and Wine Festival – Celebrating Local Produce
Also in September 2007 Arrow FM broadcast live from the annual Hastings Seafood and Wine Festival. The event attracted in excess of 10,000 visitors. Presenters Mike Buxton and Rob Lamond sampled a selection of local seafood and drink produce live on-air as well as spoke to a selection of the regions local food and drink producers.v Medieval Festival – Herstmonceux
In August 2007 Arrow FM broadcast four hours of live programming from the annual Herstmonceux Medieval Festival. The three day event over the August Bank Holiday attracts crowds in excess of 20,000. We spoke to the organisers as well as some of the local people taking part. We sampled medieval food live on-air and looked at the commercial benefit the event brings to 1066 Country in terms of press and tourism.
Lashings Cricket - Bexhill
In July 2007 Arrow FM broadcast four hours of live peak-time programming from the annual Lashings charity cricket tournament at the Polgrove ground in Bexhill. Arrow FM spoke to a number of world class players as well as local beneficiaries.
Antiques Roadshow - Bexhill
Also in July 2007 Arrow FM broadcast live from the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow which was filming at the De La Warr Pavilion in Bexhill. Arrow FM spoke to TV personality Michael Aspel, antiques expert Eric Knowles as well as various local residents.
Recycle with John Craven – The Arrow FM Tour
In April 2007 Arrow teamed up with TV personality John Craven and Rother District Council for the launch of kerbside recycling throughout Rother. John Craven joined Arrow FM as we took to the road broadcasting live from many towns in the district.
9. Music Playlist
To give you an idea of our music, below is a selection of songs.
Bat Out Of Hell - Meatloaf,
You're All I Have - Snow Patrol,
Shiny Happy People - Rem,
Bad Day - Daniel Powter,
Sail Away - David Gray,
Virginia Plain - Roxy Music,
I Want To Break Free - Queen,
Who Knew - Pink,
Into The Groove - Madonna,
Country Girl - Primal Scream,
Should I Stay Or Should I Go - Clash,
Leave Right Now - Will Young, Moving On Up - M People,
I Wish I Was A Punk Rocker - Sandi Thom,
Get Back - Beatles,
Thank You - Jamelia,
Tainted Love - Soft Cell,
Talk - Coldplay,
Man! I Feel Like A Woman - Shania Twain,
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley,
Give Me The Night - George Benson,
She Moves In Her Own Way - Kooks,
Independent Women Pt1 - Destiny's Child,
Tide Is High - Blondie
10. The Format
The format is the regulation document Ofcom issue. You can read or download it from Ofcom at: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/static/radiolicensing/formats/al210-1.doc
11. Ofcom Localness Guidelines
Ofcom issue Guidelines defining what "localness" is for a Local Radio station. You can read them on the Ofcom website: http://www.ofcom.org.uk/radio/ifi/rbl/car/localness/
12. Contact Us
To contact us, please click our contact details at the bottom of the page
13. How to Complain
If you have any complain about the radio station, for example, something you have heard - an advertisement or news story - in the first instance contact the station using the above details.
If you are not satisfied with the response you can contact Ofcom (the industry regulator) on 020 7981 3040 or via their website; www.ofcom.org.uk
