Early day motion tabled by primary sponsor Owen Thompson (Scottish National Party), on Thursday, 1 February 2024, in the House of Commons. It is signed by 7 members in total.

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Crystal FM Radio

That this House celebrates the remarkable milestone of Crystal FM, a distinguished community radio broadcaster based in Penicuik, on completing its 11th year of operation, marking more than a decade of exceptional service in community radio broadcasting; acknowledges with great admiration the recent accolade bestowed upon the station as the Best Community Radio Broadcaster for the second consecutive year in the SME News, Scottish Enterprise Awards; commends the dedicated volunteers who are the backbone of Crystal FM Radio, whose tireless efforts and passion ensure the station's smooth operation, broadcasting across Midlothian, into Edinburgh and the Lothians, and globally via the internet; applauds Colin McCall, the station coordinator and a former primary school teacher, for his pioneering vision in founding Crystal FM Radio; further applauds his leadership, along with a group of enthusiasts, which has seen the station evolve from a modest venture to an award-winning community broadcaster; praises the diverse team of around 50 presenters and information providers who contribute to the station's 24/7 broadcasting schedule; and encourages continued support for community radio stations like Crystal FM Radio, which play such a vital role.

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Secondary information

Type

Early day motion

Reference

356 

Session

2023-24

Other sponsors

Chris Law

Chris Stephens

Anne McLaughlin

Jim Shannon

Allan Dorans

Subjects

Radio Local broadcasting Midlothian

Link

View this Early day motion on edm.parliament.uk