radio in sedgemoor

The best radio in Sedgemoor is found on 104.2 fm. Broadcasting out of Bridgwater, Sedgemoor fm shares local news and what’s on in the area. It also plays great music for local listeners and visitors to the area.

The area of Sedgemoor covers an area from the coast near Burnham on Sea, right across to Cheddar and down to North Petherton.

What do Sedgemoor fm do?

Sedgemoor fm make a difference in the local community. They hold the belief that we are stronger together. The company gathers information, data and news and broadcasts it to the surrounding towns and villages. The main aim is to help local people feel connected and informed.

The station has a unique music style. It’s uplifting and easy to listen to all day long. It doesn’t matter whether you are in an office, factory, traveling about town doing your errands or in the kitchen.

Studio owner Dave Englefield says, “We provide the best music in Sedgemoor. We look at music as time capsules, that connect and transport people to memories.”

How does Sedgemoor fm support the local community?

By having radio in Sedgemoor people feel more connected. They hear about local events and local information.

Overall, the station provides:

– Local information from local people. Sedgemoor fm presenters are local people, or people that do other work in the area. We therefore know our listeners, the culture and towns, and unashamedly promote it all!

– An advertising platform. Advertising with Sedgemoor fm enables local businesses, organisations and charities to promote themselves. They can share events, products, services and special offers that help local people and visitors holidaying in the region.

– Local news stories. Local stories keep members of the community in-the-know about the latest stories. They provide information people want, need and expect.

– Local traffic travel & weather. When bad weather hits, or there’s a major incident on the roads, Sedgemoor fm becomes invaluable. By providing radio in Sedgemoor, Sedgemoor fm broadcast vital information. People hear about school closures, flood information, major events on the roads and more.

– Broadcasts local sport. The station has a Saturday afternoon sports show that airs between 2pm and 6pm each Saturday. The show keeps people up to date with the latest football, rugby and cricket. The show includes both local and national sport. Sometimes the show includes local, special interest stories. Sport show segments also air during the week.

– Support for community events. Sedgemoor fm are often involved in community events in the surrounding towns and villages.

What’s the Sedgemoor fm brand?

When people think of radio in Sedgemoor they think of the caring, and community driven radio station, that is Sedgemoor fm.

The station offers a distinct, authoritative voice when it comes to broadcasting the facts. However, it’s equally fun-loving, free-wheeling and in-the-moment with games and even the odd joke.

You’ll find all the Sedgemoor fm presenters bring an authentic voice too, being true to themselves and the station. Neil Fellowes, Marketing Director for the station says, “We are real people and we’re local, so I think authenticity and local knowledge is important.”

The station are up front with their intention to supporting local people, working with work placement students to help them improve their emploaybility and workplace confidence.

The station also believes that Radio in Sedgemoor really should associate with the authentic nature of Somerset and the Southwest such as the countryside and seaside.

What’s Sedgemoor known for?

Sedgemoor is well known for the famous Battle of Sedgemoor. This was the last fight between the English Kingdom and the Duke of Monmouth (who was the eldest illegitimate son of King Charles II). The English King won the battle and Monmouth was executed 9 days later.

What can you do in Sedgemoor?

You’ll find beauty and wonder in Sedgemoor.

– The Bridgwater Carnival is held annually in early November. It is the oldest UK carnival and one of the largest illuminated carnival processions in Europe. Sedgemoor fm broadcast a radio show each Wednesday evening, dedicated to carnival. The show attracts thousands of listeners from around the globe, who want to know more about the carnival world.

– Cheddar Gorge is an example of this, boasting awe-inspiring scenery, caves and hilltop walks with fantastic views. Cheddar is also known for being the birthplace of the UK’s favourite, Cheddar Cheese.

– Due to its wetlands and hills, Sedgemoor also celebrates some of the best nature reserves in the country. These include Steart Marshes, a working wetland that provides flood defence for local homes and businesses, but also showcases productive farmland and a thriving nature reserve.

– Avalon Marshes also boarders the Sedgemoor area and provides history and heritage, bike riding across the flatlands and the most amazing starling murmuration’s in winter.

– If you love walking or biking off road, you might also enjoy the Strawberry Line. This is 9 miles of pathway that was once a railway line through orchards and farmland. The line has been closed since 1965 and now wildlife thrives along the former route. There’s plenty of picnic benches and shade to stop for lunch and even a 165-metre tunnel at Shute Shelve.

– If you have dogs and want to let them off the lead, you may also consider Cheddar Reservoir. It’s a flat, open circular walk of almost 2 miles of good pathway, with a reservoir view. The reservoir can be accessed from Cheddar, or the neighbouring village of Axbridge.

– The Mendip Way boarders with Sedgemoor, covering almost 50 miles and 6000 ft of assent and decent from Weston Super Mare Down to Frome, and featuring a strong section of hill walking through Sedgemoor.

– If all the outdoors and walking is too much, or the weather is wet, you can also always try the West Somerset Railway, which is one of the longest heritage railway lines. It offers you the experience of what the 1800s were like on a train.

– You’ll also find little market towns in Sedgemoor such as Axbridge.

– Beaches to look for include Berrow and Brean as well as Burnham on Sea.

– Other things to do include Escape Rooms, axe throwing, the MacMillan Theatre and local cinemas.

-If you’re in the area in early November you’ll want to see the Bridwater Carnival, the world’s largest illuminated procession – Bridgwater Carnival: The Sedgemoor fm guide.

Local & nearby Legends

King Arthur, the legendary King of England, was famous for the Kingdom of Camelot. Some say this was actually located in Sedgemoor and that King Arthur’s and his wife, Guinevere’s final resting place is said to be in Glastonbury. However, it is argued by some that this is a legend created by Glastonbury Monks to increase tourism and revenue. The king of legends was also supposedly born in Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, about a 90-minute trip from Sedgemoor.

What else do Sedgemoor fm do?

As well as running the station that provides radio in Sedgemoor, Sedgemoor fm have recently begun a YouTube channel which is dedicated to music news and interviews as well as local sport and local interests.

Why people listen to Sedgemoor fm?

People listen to Sedgemoor fm because it’s by far the best radio station in Sedgemoor. It offers great music and reports on local and significant events like floods, as well as providing information about things the local community can enjoy and do, as individuals and as a family.

Where can you pick up the Sedgemoor fm signal?

Sedgemoor fm broadcst on 104.2fm.

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