Station aims to broadcast to the young

A community radio station aimed at young people could be set upin North Devon.

The Community Arts Network, a not-for-profit social enterprise islooking at setting up the station to give children and young peoplea voice on the airways.

The group is seeking those under 25 to take part in setting upthe station and presenting.

Volunteers from across the area are welcome as the group isplanning to have its committee meetings via the internet.

A spokesman for the network said the organisation would beworking with youngsters to ensure they had the training to make theventure a success.

The station will not broadcast chart music, but original musicfrom local bands, musicians and singers.

He said: "This will be a unique community radio station that willbe led by and for children and young people.

"We aim to have a programme of topics relevant to each age groupand have guest speakers from health, police and other community-based organisation to answer questions and give advice on a range ofissues. This will be a real opportunity for children and youngpeople to have a voice and to speak up about issues that affectthem."

The new radio station will be run on a voluntary basis andsupermarket Asda has already agreed to donate two hours a week ofvoluntary time to support the project.

For more information and to take part in the project contact theCommunity Arts Network on 01237 471972 or e-mailadmin@canplay.co.uk.