In an electrifying display of community spirit and support, CandoFM your local community radio station, is set to broadcast live from this year’s Keswick to Barrow event on Saturday 11th May 2024. With our signature enthusiasm and dedication to local causes, CandoFM is gearing up to provide listeners with a front-row seat to all the… Continue reading Keswick to Barrow 2024
2nd April marked the kick-off of our Easter HAF (Holiday Activities and Food) program, and oh, what a start it was! 📸 Our very own Brian Boyd turned into a selfie guru, teaching our eager kids the secret behind the perfect selfie pose. Smiles all around! 😄🤳 🎤 Then, creativity took the spotlight as the… Continue reading HAF Easter 2024
CandoFM had an enriching experience at the Dalton with Newton Town Council Volunteering Opportunities event on Saturday, January 27th, held at the Drill Hall in Dalton. 🤝💼 👀 This event was not just about volunteering; it was a platform for incredible organisations to raise awareness and connect with passionate individuals like Joan and Paula from… Continue reading Dalton Volunteering Opportunities Day
We’re thrilled to announce that CANDOFM radio, thanks to funding from the Sir John Fisher Foundation, is launching an exciting year of community radio outreach events and workshops at our new studio on Duke Street, Barrow-in-Furness. Over the next 12 months, we’re rolling out an Outreach Programme to bring the community radio station experience directly… Continue reading Sir John Fisher Foundation
Dalton Family Hub launch 16th February 2024 Members of the CANDOFM team had the opportunity to attend the Dalton Family Hub launched on 16th February at Dalton Community Centre to serve as a resource for families, offering advice, courses, finance, mental health, information on family life and more. The event featured games, activities, and stands from… Continue reading Dalton Community Hub Launch
In the heart of our community, an innovative project has been unfolding, one that harnesses the power of radio to foster youth development and engagement. Funded by the Better Tomorrows initiative, organised by Cumbria Community Foundation, CANDOFM Community Radio Station has embarked on a remarkable journey to enrich the lives of young people through the… Continue reading Empowering Youth Through Radio: A Look Inside CANDOFM’s Transformative Project
Get Ready for the Thrills and Spills: Barrow Soapbox Derby is Back! Get your engines revved up and your creative juices flowing because the Barrow Soapbox Derby is back, and it’s set to be bigger and better than ever! 🏎️💨 CandoFM is thrilled to announce that we’ll once again be providing the entertainment throughout this… Continue reading SoapBox Derby 2024
🎙️✨ Calling all Young Stars in Furness! Your Time to Shine with CandoFM! ✨🎙️ Exciting news, Furness youth! 🌟 CandoFM, our award-winning community radio station, is back with an incredible opportunity just for YOU, sponsored by the National Heritage Lottery! 🏆🌈 📻 Project Alert! Dive into History with a World War 2 Radio Play! 🎭… Continue reading Back in Time – Radio Play
Merry Christmas to all the HAF programme CandoFM young people! 🎄🎉 Thank you for the warm wishes, and a special shoutout to Meryn Nixon and the talented HAF programme CandoFM young people for creating a festive song. Wishing you all a joyful and magical Christmas filled with laughter, love, and good times. Keep spreading the… Continue reading HAF Christmas 2023
We are thrilled to share an update on the multimedia studio and community facility project that the Asda Foundation so generously funded. Their crucial support has allowed us to bring our visions to life and transform our 168 sqm space into a vibrant hub for creativity, empowerment, and social cohesion. After receiving the funds, we… Continue reading ASDA Foundation
