Stars on the radio in Ferring

Ferring Radio is to be based at Ferring Country Centre, in Rife Way, as a special project to support people with learning difficulties. The people who use the centre will be able to take part in programmes and learn how a real radio station operates during the station’s time on air, until December 3.

Volunteers who will return to the airwaves to help include Simon Osborne, Dave Hunt and Patrick Woodward.

Ferring Radio kicked off on Monday, November 8 but will be officially launched on Saturday, November 13.

Station producer Steve Burt, a volunteer at Ferring Country Centre, said: “It’s amazing how the whole community has come together to make this work.

“The clients at the centre are so excited about it, and seeing the professional studio now in place we realise the dream is becoming reality.

“We hope that people will listen, take part, phone in, enjoy the programmes and learn more about the work of Ferring Country Centre.”

A number of celebrities have offered their encouragement and will feature as guests, including Dame Vera Lynn and Uri Geller, and Katie Price has been asked to take part.

Ferring Radio will be on the air until December 3, 24 hours a day.

There are still openings for community groups to take part.

Contact Steve Burt on 01903 680051, or email [email protected]