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  From the Coalface to the College: Kevin Hamblin’s Vision for Bath College  “When people are at their most vulnerable, that is when leadership really matters.” It is a sentiment rooted in lived experience, and one that underpins the approach Kevin Hamblin brings to his new role as Principal and Chief Executive of Bath College.  […]

Somer Valley FM Wins Gold for Ukrainian Show at National Community Radio Awards  Somer Valley FM has been awarded Gold at this year’s Community Radio Awards for The Ukrainian Show, receiving the first-ever Voices for All Award. Launched for 2025 this new category celebrates programming that amplifies underrepresented voices and fosters inclusion through local radio.  The weekly show, hosted by Vira Niskoromnykh, has […]

We have been awarded the prestigious King’s Award for Voluntary Service — the highest honour bestowed upon volunteer groups in the UK

Somer Valley FM Wins Volunteer Team of the Year in Community Awards – Following King’s Award Honour Somer Valley FM, the not-for-profit community radio station serving Midsomer Norton, Bath, Keynsham and the wider Somer Valley, has been crowned Volunteer Team of the Year at the 2025 Bath & North East Somerset Community Awards – a […]

Somer Valley FM’s founder, Dom Chambers, attended Peasedown Parish Council’s Annual Public Meeting on Tuesday, 25th March, to express his gratitude for a generous grant awarded by the council. The meeting, held every March in Peasedown’s Beacon Hall, is an opportunity for the public to learn about the work of the parish council and the […]

As the charity DHI celebrates 25 Years of “Turning Lives Around” Dom Chambers talks with portrait photographer Darius Jean about a special exhibition he put together for the charity.

Community Radio Station Recognised for Its Dedication to Local Education, Volunteering, and Engagement 

Somer Valley FM honoured Remembrance Day with a special broadcast.

Somer Valley FM loves to profile all aspects of community life but is especially keen to highlight positive activity for young people. On Tuesday 22nd October the Sound Vision on Somer Valley Show with Dom Chambers welcomed Beavers and Cubs from 1st North Mendip Scout Group. The children enthusiastically helped Dom present a programme special […]

2023 was a busy old year for us, broadcasting more local content than ever before and attending a big bunch of events. We started the year exclusively announcing the headliners for Outfield Festival 2023: The festival was a great night, here are just a few highlights: We then nipped over to Midsomer Nortons heritage days: […]