gtfm is a 'not for profit' local radio station based at Pontypridd in Rhondda Cynon Taff County Borough. It began broadcasting full-time in 2002 as part of the 'Access Radio' pilot study, going on to become the proud holder of the first Ofcom Community Radio Licence to be issued in Wales. Our general enquiries and studio email address is: mail@gtfm.co.uk

ATLANTIC STORM BRINGS LOCAL FLOODING

THE RIVER TAFF AT CARDIFF ROAD, TREFOREST NEAR THE GLYNTAF ROUNABOUT AROUND 5pm ON FRIDAY 5TH SEPTEMBER. SOME HOMES WERE EVACUATED NEARBY. WE ARE GRATEFUL TO GTFM LISTENER LYN FOR EMAILING THESE PHOTOS. If you'd like to do the same, email to 'mail@gtfm.co.uk'

STAY TUNED FOR THE LATEST FLOODWATCH INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE ENVIRONMENT AGENCY. OR CALL THE FLOODLINE INFORMATION NUMBER: 0845 988 1188

WELSH LANGUAGE PROGRAMMES - Between 7 and 10pm on Tuesday (9th) we hope to have two members of BBC`s Last Choir Standing's "Only Men Aloud" live in the studio. Angharad Jones from Glamorgan University will be live in the studio to promote Welsh language courses that are available for learners in the local area. We`ll have reaction from all five finalists from Big Brother, including Wales` very own Rachel! And we`ll review Maffia Mr Huw`s new CD

THE CARDIFF CITY PHONE-IN. This programme can be heard every Monday, Wednesday and Friday 7 to 8pm slot. You can contribute yourself by calling 01443 654654 or by emailing 'mail@gtfm.co.uk'  Link to Cardiff City Official Website. We are also looking for a sponsor for the new season's programmes, the Bluebird's last at Ninian Park. Programme sponsors receive 'top billing' in return for a modest investment which covers the programme's production costs. As you can see, the Cardiff City Phone-In regularly features players and management as studio guests, plus other prominent football figures. It is also well supported by the Cardiff City websites and the local press. To find out more about this great opportunity to have your business exclusively linked with this well established, popular and highly distinctive programme, please contact us during office hours on 01443 406111, or send an email clearly marked "Cardiff City Phone-In Sponsorship Enquiry" to mail@gtfm.co.uk

THE PONTY RUGBY SHOW IS BACK - On Fridays from 6.30 to 7pm with Alun Jones, Supporter's Club Secretary at Ponty RFC and special guests. It's the weekly 30 minute chat show about 'all things rugby'.

ALBUM CHART SHOW - Saturday Noon-2pm.

JAZZ ON GTFM - Join Marie-Claire Sarantz for an hour of smooth jazz every Sunday night at 8pm. Also, Andy Roberts present a monthly 2 hour jazz programme "The Jazz Connection" visiting all corners of the genre. His next programme will be on Thursday, 18th September at 7pm.

BOB AND NORM'S BLUES SHOW - Every Monday 10pm to Midnight: Find out more....

GTFM ROCK SHOW with Andy Fox - Wednesday 10pm to Midnight. Email the programme at rockshow@gtfm.co.uk. Hear interviews again at http://rockofages.wordpress.com.

WELSH BLOOD SERVICE - Find details of forthcoming local donor sessions under 'Local Events' in Whats On above or follow this link to their website:http://www.welsh-blood.org.uk/English/index.asp

RADIO RECEPTION - Find us on 107.9 FM with improved coverage in Pontypridd and the southern part of RCT. More details here. You can also hear us 'on line' anywhere via this website, with a choice of mp3 and Quick Time streams (see links above).

The Current GTFM playlist