Radio Vixen 101

Vixen 101 is a community station based in Market Weighton and serving the Western Wolds of East Yorkshire. Its coverage includes Pocklington and surrounding rural villages, with local events and sport extending down to smaller communities. The full-time service began on 10 January 2009. It is run by volunteers on a not-for-profit basis, supported through local advertising, sponsorship and donations.

General daytime programmes are followed by a broad range of specialist interests. Peter Fairhead presents country music, Max Roberts explores folk and Dennis Hartley hosts classical selections. Roy Woodcock's Jazztastic adds jazz, while Steve Jessney contributes both blues and rock programmes. Soul requests with Toc and Sam provide another way for listeners to influence what is played, alongside other soul and dance strands in the schedule.

The Fox's Den is a particularly distinctive part of Vixen's output. Established in April 2009 and presented by Bill Horncastle, it concentrates on unsigned music from local, national and international performers. Studio guests perform live and take part in the wider programme rather than appearing only for a brief interview. The show expanded from two hours to three during its first year, giving more room to performances and conversation.

Other programmes include Garry Fuller's Retro Rewind, Cliff Baille's Themeology and Simon Harding's Eurovision Show. That variety is accompanied by information about organisations and businesses around the Western Wolds, helping them explain their activities and reach people nearby. Vixen's combination of rural coverage, volunteer presenters and substantial space for less familiar musicians gives the station a character rooted in its area while remaining open to music from much further afield.