THE airwaves will be alive this weekend as Cirencester's own radio station will be broadcasting live from the Bingham Library.

Corinium Radio, run by a team of dedicated volunteers, will be on air all weekend including a special outside broadcast at Cirencester's Advent Festival on Saturday.

Other highlights will be an on-air drama performed by the Stratton Drama Group, the announcement of the writing competition and the highly entertaining breakfast shows.

See the fun-packed schedule below and tune in to your favourite shows on 87.7fm or listen online at www.coriniumradio.co.uk.

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Friday.

07.30 The Breakfast Club: Wake up with the Corinium Breakfast Team providing you with local news, information and interviews live from the Bingham Library. Presented by Liz, Geoff, Joanna, Rob & Tom. Sponsored by: Cirencester Scene/Stratton House Hotel.

10.00 Breakfast Plus One: Tom Robinson hosts an hour of music to listen to while you work.

11.00 Corinium Talking News: News for the blind and partially sighted from the Corinium Talking News Team.

12.15 Community Safety: with Les. Sponsored by:- Active and Able.

13.00 Friday Lunch: with Rob.

14.00 Corinium Talking Magazine: Magazine programme for the blind and partially sighted from the Corinium Talking News Team.

15.00 Listen to Music: with Chris H.

16.00 CM PM Request Show: with Cameron Sponsored by:- K&J Plastering.

17.00 Tim’s Top Tips Sponsored by:- D&J Sports.

18.00 Community Choices: with Liz Sponsored by:- Cirencester Farmer’s Market.

19.00 Family Favourites: with Chris F.

20.00 Pure Talent: with Mark.

21.00 The L8 Bit: with Alex L.

23.00 The Night Shift

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Saturday.

08.00 The Breakfast Club: Wake up with the Corinium Breakfast Team providing you with local news, information and interviews live from the Bingham Library. Presented by Liz, Geoff, Joanna, Rob, Fred & Alex T. Sponsored by:- Cirencester Scene/Stratton House Hotel.

10.30 Magazine Show: with Joff and Geoff. Sponsored by:- A Holness / Hailey Wood Sawmill/Stratton House Hotel.

12.00 Classical Music Hour: with Liz & Angela Sponsored by:- Cirencester Farmer’s Market.

13.00 Cirencester Town Quiz: with quizmaster Liz Sponsored by:- Jon Pugh.

13.30 Travellers Tales: with Jon & Linda Sponsored by:- Jon Pugh.

14.00 The Rock and Roldie Show: with Patrick Wise (including Advent Festival Report) Sponsored by:- Home James Taxis.

15.00 Write Out Loud: with Linda.

16.00 Music 4 da Massez: Interviews with local bands presented by Ben & Will (including Advent Festival Report).

17.00 Stratton Drama: A performance from the drama group.

17.30 Corinium Cream: Selected from the Corinium Radio archives.

18.00 Sports Results: with Ann (including Advent Festival Report) Sponsored by:-The Wheatsheaf.

19.00 The 4014 Show: Local music showcased by Jon & Ellie.

21.00 Music from Across the Decades: with Fred & Luke Sponsored by:- Greek Connexion.

23.00 The Night Shift.

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Sunday.

08.00 The Breakfast Club: Wake up with the Corinium Breakfast Team providing you with local news, information and interviews live from the Bingham Library. Presented by Liz, Geoff, Joanna, Rob, Fred & Alex T. Sponsored by:- Cirencester Scene/Stratton House Hotel.

10.30 The Joff and Jeff Show: Upbeat Magazine show with Gardening from Barnsley House, Adam Binder-Sculptor, Cotswold Forest School, 20th century antiques, NewWave Fish, Music and Lots more. Sponsored by:- Lineone distribution/Oddbins/MBE Systems/Stratton House Hotel.

12.00 One Woman’s Hour: with Joanna.

13.00 Pets and Their People: with Anthony.

14.00 The Open Door: News and Views from around the churches.

15.00 The Feel Good Factor: with Patrick. Sponsored by:- Cotswold Walkers/ Organic Farm shop & Cafe.

16.00 News from the Schools: with Ann.

17.00 Stratton Drama: A performance from the drama group.

17.30 Sports & Leisure: with Ann.

18.30 Corinium Cream: Selected from the Corinium Radio archives.

19.00 Tea Time Tunes with Tallon & Tim: Alex T, and co-host Tim, present a music show, with chat, whilst you have your Tea. Sponsored by:- Park Surgery.

20.00 The Big Debate: with Adam.

21.00 CTRL/ALT/DEL: The Shutdown Show with Alex L & the Corinium Radio Team.

23.00 Closedown.

Note: Timings are approximate. Programmes are subject to change. Check on the Corinium Radio web site for further details at: http://www.coriniumradio.co.uk