A COMMUNITY radio station that gets people with disabilities on the airwaves has become the 300th member of Chelmsford Star Co-operative's Community Support Card Scheme.
This occasion was marked at the start of Co-operative Fortnight when Chelmsford Community Radio Station were presented with their membership by MP Simon Burns at the society's quadrant department store in Chelmsford.
The volunteer-run community radio station launched in early January and operates 70 hours a week from Moulsham Mill in Chelmsford, encouraging many to become resident DJs, including those with disabilities.
It currently broadcasts through the web, and with more than 1,800 listeners, is planning to apply for a FM licence.
Hal MacLean, station director, said: "We are delighted to join this great fundraising initiative by our local Co-operative Society, Chelmsford Star. Not only will it help us raise funds but it will be the start of a great partnership between the two parties to develop our support in the community strategies."
The society plans to support community events during the Fortnight including the Melbourne Park cycling event and the 3foot People Festival this week.
The card scheme started 15 years ago as a simple way to assist community groups to raise funds. Groups receive cards bearing their name and every time the card is swiped following purchases in Chelmsford Star stores, they receive points.
Points are then turned into cash with a 50 per cent extra bonus added by the society.
