Dean Radio

Dean Radio is a volunteer-run community station for the Forest of Dean, based at the Miners Hall in Cinderford. Local stories, interviews, sport and information sit alongside a varied music schedule. The station provides airtime for community groups, businesses and individuals to discuss their work, with involvement extending to production, promotion and events as well as presentation. Its connection to the Forest is reflected in both the subjects covered and the people making the programmes.

Specialist music includes Chris Arscott's Folk and Acoustic Music, which brings together traditional and contemporary folk, singer-songwriters and other acoustic recordings. Marc French presents Reggae Rhythms, while Andy Tooze explores big-band music. Clive Southerton's Soft Rock and Acoustic combines older and newer selections with a local gig guide and records by performers from the area.

Strike Up the Brass gives the Forest's brass-band tradition a place on air, including recordings of local bands and information about forthcoming events. Laura Boswell's Showcase combines contemporary Christian music with conversation, features and interviews. Other strands range from Mike Longley's Open for Business to Trevor Howard's rock selections, providing distinct interests beyond the general music programmes.

The station's community involvement includes promoting gatherings such as the Coleford Carnival of Transport, Mitcheldean Festival, Parkend Carnival and the Forest Food Showcase. The Dean Magazine Show provides another focus for local contributions, with presenters including Janey and Kirsty Vittorini. Requests, messages and meetings at events help connect the volunteer team with listeners, making the station part of the Forest's day-to-day cultural and community activity.