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Salvation Army Toy Appeal 2025

Drystone Radio are delighted to support the Salvation army's toy appeal and we welcomed the opportunity to be involved,

This Christmas, we want to reach out to the people who are suffering the most by bringing joy and hope into their lives.  

Times are tough for many people, and families will struggle to feed and clothe their children. There will be some people struggling to keep a roof over their heads and others who will find themselves on cold and dangerous streets. In our community and 600 other communities across the country, The Salvation Army will be doing all we can for people in desperate need, whatever their circumstances and we at Drystone Radio are pleased to support this initiative by the Salvation Army

Press Release / Review

Drystone Radio Supports Future Careers at West Craven High School

Representing  Drystone Radio, Our very own Brian J Wilkinson, was invited & very proud, to once again take part in the Year 11 Mock Interview Programme held recently at West Craven High School in Barnoldswick.

The event brought together professionals from a range of organisations, including local businesses and the emergency services, with representatives from the Police and Fire Service also in attendance. The aim of the initiative was to provide students with valuable, real-world interview experience as they prepare for the next stage of their education and future careers.

This marks the third consecutive year Drystone Radio has supported the programme, and it continues to be a rewarding experience. Engaging directly with the students was a pleasure, offering insight into their ambitions, career aspirations, and impressive level of focus and preparation.

The Year 11 students demonstrated confidence, enthusiasm, and a clear determination to succeed, reflecting positively on both the school and the programme itself. Their professionalism and commitment to shaping their futures were particularly noteworthy.

Drystone Radio would like to commend West Craven High School for organising such a valuable initiative and wishes all participating students every success in their future careers.

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Rudolf's Tractor Run

Thousand of folk line the route from Otley to Skipton to see the annual 'Rudolf tractor run' It has raised thousands of pounds for charity and this year was supporting Sue Ryder Manorlands Hospice and Yorkshire Air Ambulance.

Drystone Radio are pleased to support this charity and we will be posting some photos of some of the Drystone Crew appearing at this years run.

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Drystone Radio hosted the 2025 quiz for the Principle Trust and look forward to continuing our relationship with the Trust next year

Awards

watch this space for upcoming news

DAB +

We are from 01/11/2023 broadcasting on DAB+ to Burnley Blackburn and Darwen.

December 2024.....Ofcom  has awarded the Small Scale DAB licence for South Craven, Worth Valley and Wharfedale to Aire Wharfe DAB

Aire Wharfe DAB is in reality Drystone Radio. We now have 18 months from December 2024 to get underway so watch this space for news updates as we make progress

Hockey

Sundays we cover Ben Rhydding Hockey Matches.

We are pleased to announce that ...

Ben Rhydding have been voted as one of the top 3 finalist for the Hockey Writers Club Social & Digital media award 2024.

The winners to be announced at a special meeting at the Union Jack Club in London

Rugby League

We will be covering all the Cougar matches next season

Fundraising quiz

We hosted the quiz in Skipton for the 5th year running.

Matchday coverage

Home and away we cover Ilkley RUFC

West Craven High awards

Brian Wilkinson did mock interviews and gave out awards

Santa Fun Run 2025

We help this charity but need help ourselves

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