Alive Radio’s history
Alive Christian Radio was formed in 2004 as a result of two people who shared a dream. Local Christian worker, David Currie and Church pastor, Mark Smith had a coffee together and began to share with each other their dream of having a Christian radio station which would be widely accessible on FM in the Dumfries area.
They invited interested people to get together and after a lot of hard work and occasional tears, Alive was launched. The first broadcast period used a 28 day Restricted Service Licence during July and August 04, on 87.7FM and online through aliveradio.net. Over 50 people were invloved in the project, mainly as presenters. In 2005 we ran the project again with even greater levels of success, and encouraged by this we decided to run once again in 2006.
On 11th May 2007, we were approved for a Community Radio Licence by Ofcom, and began broadcasting on 107.3fm on 1st September 2009
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Who’s on Alive Radio?
Mark Smith
Mark is the Chairman of Alive Christian Media Ltd. He’s the Pastor of the River of Life Church, a local independent evangelical Church and the Principal of the River of Life Christian School, in Dumfries. He’s also chairman of Christian Care for the Homeless, a local charity helping homless and needy people in & around Dumfries. He’s father of five grown-up kids and husband to Helen. Mark’s passion is to make Dumfries a better place & help people find fulfillment in life, through a real, down to earth application of Christianity.
He heads up the station and is part of the Drivetime team, producing weekday programmes from 4pm till 6pm, with interviews, reviews and discussions, as well as music to help round off the working day.
Pete Best
Pete heads up the weekday breakfast show team, from 7am till 9am, with a bright and breezy style. His Irish humour shines through and he’s won a special place in many listeners’ hearts through his varied and entertaining approach to life. Around 8.30am every weekday, he’ll introduce a well known local or national character bringing a ‘Thought for the Day’. ……
John Fisher
John works in mental health and is a father of six (not that there is any link!). He’s known and loved for late night evening shows, involving 80’s and 90’s Christian rock music.
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Sheila Notman
Wife and mum, Sheila presents some of our drive time shows and other slots, bringing a relevant, lively and bright approach to life and work. Sheila also teaches English as a Second Language in Dumfries.
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Steve McCorkindale
Steve McC is unique; you’ll never find a broadcaster like him – zany, energetic and totally upbeat. Steve hosts shows with a particular appeal to kids, but suitable for all.
Adrian Leslie
Adrian normally sells financial products, but he’s found a new vocation as accomplished radio presenter. His warm and friendly character shines through his shows – a real feel good style to warm the heart.
Annette Richards
Wife and mum, Annette also works with the Befriending Project, in Dumfries and presents a warm and welcoming show, with guests and items of topical interest. Her calming Irish voice brings hope and a healthy balance view of life. Don’t miss her interesting shows!
Iain Renick
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Born and brought up in Thornhill , Iain works in the family butchery in the village ,He was a mobile DJ for 15 years running his own sucessful company Disco Inferno. He is also a part time journalist and photographer having been published in newspapers, magazines and online. Iain’s Tuesday evening show is what he describes as a “veritable cornucopia of music”with something for everyone. But he admits his first love is the 70s and 80s..
Duke Miller
Duke is Associate Pastor of the River of Life Church in Dumfries and hails originally from Florida. He’s married to Morag, another Alive presenter, and they have four children. Duke’s background was in the American music industry and his shows are packed with interesting bits and pieces about Christian music around the world.
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Sandy Jamieson
Sandy is well known around these parts as a popular local Pastor and wedding celebrant. He also heads up Youth Alive – a local charity which helps teenagers from west and north west Dumfries. Sandy’s mix of humour, energy and enthusiasm makes for an engaging and dynamic Drivetime show.
Alan Mclauchlan
Alan is also our Technical Manager. He’s one of those really helpful people who you feel you can’t manage without. He’s always on hand to fill in at short notice and runs a regular drivetime slot.
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Michael Greaves-Macintosh
Michael is one of our most enthusiastic conributors – he’d happily spend every waking hour at the studio … and his sleeping ones too! Michael is studying for a CMED (Certificate in New Media Creation) at Dumfries and Galloway College, so his experience in radio presenting is a great enhancement to his coursework.
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Billy Kelly
The mature half of the Music from the 60’s show on Friday from 6pm-7pm. Billy is the minister of Troqueer Parish Church and Chaplain at Troqueer and Cargenbridge Primary schools. Has confessed to wearing a kaftan during the 60s which he reckons was simply the best ever musical era and widely enjoyed yet by all ages. Only disappointment is that there wasn’t a lot of good Christian music being produced then to share on the show but does find some.
Karyn Shanks
The younger half of the Music from the 60’s show on Friday from 6pm-7pm, and is the researcher and technical expert of the team and has the job of keeping Billy organised, calm and under control. Karyn works full time in Internet sales and is highly involved in activities at Troqueer Parish Church. Although not even born in the 60’s Karyn just loves the 60’s music which is what she calls real music and she wishes she had been around in the 60’s.
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