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Presenters on Abbey104 include
Programme Controller Phil Clements, Taff Martin Country Show, Jenny Devitt Local World, Syd Guppy Eclectic Jukebox, Bob Ford Folk Show and Steve Bennett also hosts a great show every Tuesday from 2-4 with song requests, quizzes and name that year.
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Shearing as Chairman with Robert Ford Treasurer, And Susan Hill Secretary. Abbey104 has gone from strength to strength over last two years and becoming a much needed part of the community. With Directors, Taff Martin and Kevin Gould.
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Sherborne was brought up in 2010 by Chris Tucker. He felt that the local community was neglected by broadcasters such as the
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Mermaid and commenced at Coombe Works where the station broadcasts from today.
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