Cheshire's Silk 106.9 Public File
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
0600, 0700, 0730, 0800, 0830, 0900, 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400, 1500, 1600, 1630, 1700, 1730, 1800
National and World News
0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300
Saturday
Local, National and World News
1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400
National and World News
0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 1500, 1600, 1700, 1800, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300
Sunday
Local, National and World News
- 1000, 1100, 1200, 1300, 1400
National and World News
- 0000, 0100, 0200, 0300, 0400, 0500, 0600, 0700, 0800, 0900, 1500, 1600, 1900, 2000, 2100, 2200, 2300
3. Recent News
Recent news stories which we’ve covered on Cheshire’s Silk 106.9 include:
- School closures during adverse weather conditions
- Party In The Park cancellation
- Car Parking Charges in Congleton
- Macclesfield Town renovation decision
- Waters Green Chipshop fire
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 here.
6. Automation and Local Programming
Sometimes it is necessary to pre-record (sometimes called Automation) programmes on the station.
Currently we automate minimum of 1 hour during weekday daytimes and 7 hours during weekends.
All programmes originate from our studios in Macclesfield.
7. Events and Charities we support
Cheshire's Silk 106.9 is proud to support charitable organisations and we are always keen to hear from new groups with charitable status.
Here are some of the charities we have supported over the past few months:
- Together Trust
- Drop In Centre, Macclesfield
- East Cheshire Hospice
- Macclesfield Seals (Swimming Club)
- Talking Newspaper for the Blind
- Alzheimer’s Society – Macclesfield Branch
- Friends for Leisure
- David Lewis Centre
- Adventure Farm Trust, Knutsford
- Macmillan Cancer Relief
- Disability Information Bureau
- Samaritans
- Little Ducks
- Age Concern
- Rotary Club (Poynton, Congleton, Macclesfield)
- MENCAP Cheshire Branch
- Medical and Surgical Trust Charity in Macclesfield
8. Coverage Highlights
Here is a selection of some of the projects Cheshire's Silk 106.9 has organised or being involved with over the past year.
- Local Hero Awards
For as along as there has been Cheshire's Silk 106.9, there has been the Cheshire's Silk 106.9 Local Hero Awards. We staged the 11th ceremony in November 2009, recognising the real stars across the area, in 10 categories. This is a big occasion for Silk, a real highlight in our events calendar.
- Macclesfield Family Funday
On Sunday 21st August, Cheshire's Silk 106.9 broadcast live from one of the most popular events in the Cheshire calendar. The whole of the Cheshire's Silk 106.9 team gave up their Sunday to be part of the big show from 8am ‘til 4pm.
We chatted to some great characters on-air, including those supplying the entertainment in the main arena, representatives from charities and MP Sir Nicholas Winterton
- Cheshire Show
The annual Cheshire Show attracts 80,000 visitors across 2 days. Cheshire's Silk 106.9 covered the event with 11 hours of programming. We got involved with a lot of the activities on offer too, and interviewed over 20 guests from a range of pursuits and interests.
Other events we cover include the Wilmslow Half Marathon, Barnaby Festival and Middlewich Boat and Folk Festival.
9. Playlist
We play a variety of music ranging from the 60s to the present day. Our current playlist can be found here.
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/al154-2.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 click here for our contact details.
- Head Of Programming – Phil Rodgers – phil.rodgers@silk1069.com
- Station Manager – David Flavell – david.flavell@silk1069.com
- Silk Office Number – 01625 26 8000
13. How to Complain
If you have any complaint 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
