Renfrewshire radio station asks for local's help in funding plea

dailyrecord.co.uk:

A Renfrewshire radio station is asking local residents for help after revealing its ambitious plans for the year ahead. Johnstone Sound, which is a non-profit online community radio service, is aiming to get the station on DAB+ in the area.However, it’s a move that will cost “several thousands of pounds” each year.Now the station has made a plea for listeners and businesses to help raise vital funds to make the transition.The firm is initially trying to raise £500 to get started.

In a statement on social media, the station said: “Johnstone Sound is a non-profit online community radio service for Johnstone.Renfrewshire Live, the new free app dedicated to bringing you around the clock breaking news, is now available to download.Powered by the Paisley Daily Express, Renfrewshire Live is your go-to source for news, features and sport with live coverage provided direct to the app, seven days a week.The dedicated team of experienced journalists, responsible for the publication of the award-winning Express, will focus on breaking news, day and night, across Renfrewshire’s towns and villages.There is also a dedicated St Mirren section that will follow every kick of the ball with the Buddies. Available on both Android and Apple.

D ownload here: smarturl.it/RenfrewLiveSocial “We have a great team of around 15 dedicated volunteers who help with the operation of the station.“We’re now in our fifth year and moving forward with new and exciting plans to get the station on DAB+ in Renfrewshire.“But we can’t do it without the help from you.“It costs several thousands of pounds to keep the station on air every year and we really need the help of local listeners and local businesses in order to keep us on air, serving the local