Abbey104  Abbey104 (formerly known as Radio Sherborne) is a community radio station broadcasting on 104.7 FM to Sherborne and the surrounding areas in Dorset and Somerset in the United Kingdom. The studio is located at Coombe Works, Sherborne. The station was originally known as Radio Sherborne broadcasting on 87.5 FM (on an RSL) and Online. Radio Sherborne was later rebranded as Abbey104 in February 2013 broadcasting on 104.7 FM. The idea of a local radio station for Sherborne was brought up in 2010 by Chris Tucker. He felt that the local community was neglected by broadcasters such as the BBC and commercial stations. This was most apparent in winter 2009-2010, where the area found itself in a news black spot for local weather and travel reports. The station is proposed as a way to bring community views, news and music to people of the town and surrounding areas. In 2010, the station received a National Lottery grant of £9000 which helped towards start-up costs. The station is well supported and sponsored by local traders in the area. Oliver Letwin, a local MP, was invited to the official launch at the Eastbury Hotel, Sherborne along with representatives of the local Lions Club and Rotary Club. Abbey104's 1st birthday broadcasting on 104.7 FM was celebrated with a special outside broadcast at Sainsbury's in Sherborne. At the end of March 2014, Abbey104 ceased broadcasting from Georgian House, Greenhill, Sherborne, and moved to temporary studio premises at the Mermaid Pub in Sherborne, whilst the new studio was prepared at Coombe Works, Coombe, Sherborne. In April 2014, the studios were moved from the temporary premises at the Mermaid and commenced at Coombe Works where the station broadcasts from today. Currently the station is run by Taff Martin as Chairman since 2016 with Lynda Martin Treasurer, Terry Bennett Secretary, and Phil Clements, Nigel Phillips, Susan Hill and Alan Mapp as committee members. Abbey104 has gone from strength to strength over last two years and becoming a much needed part of the community. With Directors, Bonny Sartin, Jane Smith and Kevin Gould. In February 2018 Abbey104 was given a new 5 year extension to its licence, committing the station to serve the local community for the foreseeable future. Abbey104 has a huge wealth of experienced DJs such as Paul Peters who has been a DJ since working the pirate radio stations back in 1960's. Along with well known local personalities such as Phil Clements Who is our Programme Controller.