Radio Wimborne

About Radio Wimborne

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Frequencies & locations:

• FM – 94.6 FM in Wimborne and the surrounding area
• DAB Digital Radio – Available on DAB as Radio Wimborne
• Online – Listen live via Radio Player UK and the official Radio Wimborne website

Radio Wimborne is a proper community station rather than a wallpaper stream. The station describes itself as broadcasting from the heart of Wimborne 24 hours a day, and its public-facing pages make it clear that it is volunteer-led, not-for-profit and heavily tied into the local area. That matters, because community radio only works when it sounds like the place it serves instead of a generic playlist with local branding stuck on top.

The station also makes itself easy to find. Public posts and station pages show Radio Wimborne on 94.6 FM, on DAB, and online, which gives it proper local accessibility rather than relying on one obscure listening route. The contact and community pages also show a station that wants local interaction, with studio email, general enquiries, WhatsApp and text messaging all pushed clearly.

What gives Radio Wimborne some life is the presenter-led schedule. Instead of faceless automation all day, the station runs named breakfast, brunch, magazine, drivetime and specialist shows across the week, covering everything from classic decades to country, sport, theatre, reggae, heavy metal and local chat. That mix gives the station personality while keeping it grounded in Wimborne and wider Dorset life.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Stewart Russell: Hosts Start the Week on Monday mornings, a breakfast-style show with music, local traffic, weather and chat.
• Dom Yates: Presents Monday Drivetime and The Country Show, giving the station a clear local early evening and specialist music presence.
• David Emes: Hosts Eclectic Drivetime on Tuesdays and Thursdays, one of the station’s regular named drivetime shows.
• Matt Fleming: Presents Wednesday Full Fat Fry Up and Friday Full Fat Fry Up, fronting two of the station’s recognisable breakfast shows.
• Daniel Carter: Hosts Wake Up Wimborne on Saturdays and Nineties Nostalgia on Wednesday nights.
• Keith Scowcroft & Mike Kroll: Co-host Rock ‘n’ Soul Connection on Saturday evenings, one of the station’s named weekend specialist shows.

Contact Information

Official website:
https://www.radiowimborne.co.uk/

Studio email:
info@radiowimborne.co.uk

WhatsApp:
07353 351033

Postal address:
Radio Wimborne
Allenview Hub
Allenview Car Park West
Allenview Road
Wimborne
BH21 1GT

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RadioWimborne/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/radiowimborne/

Radio Wimborne FAQ

What is Radio Wimborne?
Radio Wimborne is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit community radio station serving Wimborne and the surrounding Dorset area with local presenters, music and community-focused programming.

How can I listen to Radio Wimborne live?
You can listen live on Radio Player UK, through the official Radio Wimborne website, on 94.6 FM in the local area and on DAB.

What kind of programmes does Radio Wimborne broadcast?
Radio Wimborne carries a broad presenter-led schedule including breakfast shows, drivetime programmes, local magazine-style output and specialist shows covering country, decade music, sport, theatre, reggae, rock and heavy metal.

Does Radio Wimborne support the local community?
Yes. The station describes itself as a not-for-profit community service and publicly promotes support for local charities, good causes and community information in the Wimborne area.

How do I contact Radio Wimborne?
You can contact Radio Wimborne by email at info@radiowimborne.co.uk, by WhatsApp on 07353 351033, by text on 60777 starting your message with 9EDWR, through the official website, or via its Facebook and Instagram pages.