Sid Valley Radio

About Sid Valley Radio

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Frequencies & locations:

• DAB – Available on DAB digital radio in the East Devon area
• Online – Listen live online through Radio Player UK
• App – Also promoted through Sid Valley Radio’s mobile apps

Sid Valley Radio broadcasts from Stowford Community Centre in Sidmouth and serves the Sid Valley with local news, community information, weather, music and presenter-led programmes. The station has been running online since 2018 and was built around the idea of community radio for the people, by the people. That gives it a clear role in the area: keeping Sidmouth and the surrounding villages connected without sounding like a distant network service.

The station’s daytime music reflects the local audience, with plenty of songs from the 60s, 70s and 80s, while evenings and specialist slots open the door to a broader mix including folk, country, blues, classical, reggae, rock and roll, alternative 80s, smooth jazz and dance. That variety makes sense for a community station because it gives different presenters and listeners space, rather than forcing everything into one narrow playlist.

For listeners in Sidmouth, East Devon and the wider Devon coast, Sid Valley Radio is especially useful because it combines music with local information. The station has supported local events, outside broadcasts, community discussion, training and emergency-style local communication, which is exactly the kind of practical local value a community radio station should offer.

Notable Presenters & Shows

Sid Valley Radio’s named presenter information includes Sir Bob Blues, Gavin Stuart and a wider volunteer-led team behind the station’s local and specialist programmes. The station’s Ofcom application also describes a schedule shaped around daytime 60s, 70s and 80s music, with evening specialist shows covering folk, 50s American rock and roll, country, classical, alternative 80s, ska, rocksteady, reggae, blues, smooth jazz and high-energy dance. The most important thing here is not celebrity names; it is the fact that the station is built around local volunteer presenters with their own music interests and links to the Sid Valley community.

Notable shows & presenters are:

• Sir Bob Blues: Listed Sid Valley Radio presenter associated with the station’s blues and specialist music output.
• Gavin Stuart: Listed Sid Valley Radio presenter remembered by the station and connected with its volunteer-led community schedule.
• Sid Valley Radio daytime team: Local presenters delivering daytime music, news, weather and community information for Sidmouth and the Sid Valley.
• Sid Valley Radio specialist presenters: Volunteer presenters behind evening and weekend programmes covering folk, country, blues, reggae, rock and roll, classical, alternative 80s, smooth jazz and dance.

Contact Information

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

Studio email:
studio@sidvalleyradio.co.uk

Studio:
01395 514434

Postal address:
Sid Valley Radio
Stowford Community Centre
Chambers Close
Sidmouth
EX10 9YL
United Kingdom

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

Sid Valley Radio FAQ

What is Sid Valley Radio?
Sid Valley Radio is a not-for-profit community radio station for Sidmouth and the Sid Valley, broadcasting local news, weather, information, events, music and volunteer-led programmes.

Can I listen to Sid Valley Radio online?
Yes. You can listen to Sid Valley Radio live online through Radio Player UK using the play button on this page.

Where is Sid Valley Radio based?
Sid Valley Radio is based at Stowford Community Centre, Chambers Close, Sidmouth, Devon, EX10 9YL.

What areas does Sid Valley Radio serve?
Sid Valley Radio serves Sidmouth and the Sid Valley, including Sidford, Sidbury and Salcombe Regis, with a wider East Devon audience online and on DAB.

What kind of music does Sid Valley Radio play?
Sid Valley Radio plays a broad community radio mix, with daytime music from the 60s, 70s and 80s, plus specialist shows covering folk, country, blues, reggae, rock and roll, classical, alternative 80s, smooth jazz and dance.