Somer Valley FM, the local radio station for North East Somerset, based in Midsomer Norton, held its Annual Celebration earlier this month at Bath College’s Somer Valley Campus.

“We’ve had a great response to our event” remarked Richard Burgess, Somer Valley FM Station Manager. “With over 60 people in attendance, it was a wonderful opportunity to celebrate a number of our remarkable volunteers, whilst promoting this year’s theme of collaboration with our sponsors, who are so supportive.”

During the evening, speakers included sponsors Jayne Davis, Principal and Chief Executive Bath College; Jack Bailey, Head of Operations Curo Choice; and James Lowther, Chief Executive Officer Truespeed.

Jayne reflected after the celebration, “it is really important for Bath College to host events like this Somer Valley FM awards evening. We have a great working relationship with them and share our ambition to increase connectivity between individuals and businesses in an area we are proud of.”

“Attending Somer Valley FM’s Annual Event was a truly uplifting experience” commented Marianne Rawlins, Communications and Media Manager from Curo. “Curo colleagues loved hearing speakers from different parts of our community share stories about the positive impact we have when we work in partnership.”

Presentations were also made by Dine Romero, Cabinet member for Bath & North East Somerset Council, and Dan Norris, Metro Mayor West of England Combined Authority.

Dine also shared some thoughts about the event. “I was delighted to be asked to speak at Somer Valley FM’s annual celebration event about collaboration. It was interesting to hear the other speakers and what shone through all the contributions was the importance of working with communities. This reflects a key value for Somer Valley FM which is ‘its’s all about local’, and it really is.”

Dom Chambers, CEO of Sound Vision and Director of Somer Valley FM, hosted the radio station’s annual awards.

Rob Bayly, Gemma Esclarin Gros and Jamie Skinner were all recognised for their outstanding contributions. Richard said “each year our award winners are so worthy. Rob and Jamie have both been making consistently great radio for us, for over 10 years now. Their unique styles make for great listening. Gemma, my partner, attends all events with me, indoors or out, rain or shine. She never complains and is a great ambassador for us.”