by Andrew Backhouse | Sep 15, 2023 | Host's POV
Have you ever tuned into a radio station and felt like you were hearing the same thing on every station? That’s not the case with Harrogate Community Radio (HCR). Here’s why I genuinely believe we are North Yorkshire’s most diverse radio station. A Radio...
by Andrew Backhouse | Sep 11, 2023 | Host's POV
In today’s world, everyone seems to be in a hurry, always heading towards some close destination. But sometimes, it’s good to slow down. That’s what ‘Slow Media’ is about – taking it easy and enjoying things. One great example of this is...
by Andrew Backhouse | Aug 1, 2023 | Host's POV
Happy 4th Birthday, Harrogate Community Radio! Our station, created by and for the community, celebrates another year of bringing voices from Harrogate to the world. Despite the close calls like broadcasting the wrong show or occasional bouts of dead air, our...
by Andrew Backhouse | May 22, 2023 | Host's POV
In this era of analytics and data-driven decision-making, it’s natural to be curious about the size of our audience. As creators and broadcasters, we often wonder how many people are tuning in to our radio shows. However, at Harrogate Community Radio, we firmly...
by Andrew Backhouse | Apr 23, 2023 | Host's POV
Are you tired of feeling like your work isn’t making an impact? Do you wish there was something more meaningful you could do with your free time? Well, thanks to a new AI system, I have been able to ask a question to a chatbot based on the thinking of Aristotle,...
by Andrew Backhouse | Mar 23, 2023 | Host's POV
Volunteering your time with Harrogate Community Radio might not seem like an act of rebellion at first glance. After all, volunteering is often seen as a noble and altruistic pursuit, a way to give back to your community and make a positive difference in the world....
by Andrew Backhouse | Mar 16, 2023 | Host's POV
Internet radio has grown exponentially over the past few decades, from its early beginnings in the 1990s to its current status as an indispensable tool for music, information, and entertainment. In this blog post, I will explore the history of internet radio, from its...
by Andrew Backhouse | Jan 19, 2023 | Host's POV
The COVID-19 pandemic has had a significant impact on the lives of vulnerable adults in the UK. With lockdowns and social distancing measures in place, many older and disabled individuals have found themselves isolated and cut off from their usual support networks....
by Andrew Backhouse | Jan 1, 2023 | Host's POV
Happy New Year, folks – in my house, we saw in ’23 just the two of us, me and Kathryn. Kathryn is currently watching the TV so I thought I would write a state-of-play for the station, a recap of the time we have been on the air for the past year, to see in...
by Andrew Backhouse | Dec 16, 2022 | Station News
Personally, I am gutted that my bad-ass compadré, Danielle T. has left the station to pursue a career in music. She will be missed. It leaves a massive hole in the make up of the station – we now need someone else to manage our Events Board. Do you think you...
by Andrew Backhouse | Aug 27, 2022 | How To
If you love music, then getting involved in your local music scene is a great way to meet new people and support up-and-coming artists. If I have missed any glaringly obvious points off this list then please leave a comment in the footer of the post. Here are five...
by Andrew Backhouse | Oct 31, 2021 | Station News
We have had a couple of well received events held at Major Tom’s for Halloween. This is Andrew writing this – I admit I am unsure if it was HCR’s own DJ Scooby or MT’s who instigated the events, but damn they were good fun! And, we are very...
by Andrew Backhouse | Mar 26, 2021 | Host's POV
The Dutch inventor of the cassette tape, Lou Ottens, has passed away at the age of 94. The designer died on March 6th 2021. It is thanks to the humble cassette that I fell in love with Radio. So, I would like to remember Ottens and I would like to share my story of...
by Andrew Backhouse | Feb 28, 2021 | Host's POV
I set myself a challenge last week to try and listen to more radio, specifically Harrogate Community Radio. However, this Blog post references my hero, Don Quixote, the hidalgo from La Mancha. Some would say running an online radio station in a media saturated...
