Welcome to Wythenshawe FM 'Your local Community Radio Station'
Our ethos is; ‘for the people, by the people.’
We have over 100 active volunteers, presenting and producing a range of shows. Our volunteers, like our shows reflects the diverse communities that make up Manchester.
The shows include talk shows, specialist music show, foreign language and shows aimed at specific communities.
Wythenshawe FM uses radio to improve the lives of the people and communities of South Manchester. by giving skills you can use in life not just radio. Broadcasting live and Pre recorded shows, hours per day, 7 days per week, we provide a positive medium of expression for those in our communities whose voices are least heard, as well as an opportunity to highlight events, issues and the voice of the Local communities. Plus some of the finest local music to be heard anywhere on the radio as well as chart hits.
WFM will be on DAB starting October 2023!
The overarching company, Wythenshawe Community Media, is a Limited Company registered in England and Wales with Company Number 07260414.
We are also a registered Charity number 1143638. For our Key Commitments: (Wythenshawe FM Key Commitments)
On Air on 97.2 FM, DAB, Online & Smartspeaker. Call the studio on 0161 935 4040 or email studio@wfmradio.org
WFM Overnight Music
Pop Explosion (R) with Jimmy Lambert
News
Manchester Town Hall's historic clock tower restoration nears completion
Manchester Town Hall's historic clock tower restoration nears completion
Free leisure memberships for Parkinson's sufferers
Free leisure memberships for Parkinson's sufferers
Wythenshawe Forum supports disabled students with free exercise programme
Wythenshawe Forum supports disabled students with free exercise programme
Wythenshawe Park to host South Manchester Food Festival
Wythenshawe Park to host South Manchester Food Festival
WFM News
5000 Miles in November for WFM
Step up: The 5000 mile Challenge - WFM 97.2 November Challenge!!!!
South West Coast Path Through-Hike for Aortic Dissection
In a remarkable demonstration of resilience and determination, Martin Hilton, an aortic dissection survivor and now an aortic athlete, along with his wife Fiona, will embark on a challenging through-hike of the South West Coast Path.
Our Earth Week
Meet the Mancunian podcast: social impact stories from Manchester
The Meet the Mancunian podcast: social impact stories from Manchester (www.meetthemancunian.co.uk) was launched in January 2022 and has had 5 successful seasons with 60 inspiring guests & changemakers so far exploring themes such as homelessness, veterans, diversity & inclusion, employability, LGBTQ+, mental health, mindfulness, local history and sustainability.