2nd March 2013 - Episode 87 (The last from the studios in Hardwicke)

A very emotional last show to be broadcast from the Studio's at the Old School in Hardwicke. The Studios were packed and we had lots to talk about. Amanda Greenway from Quedgeley People had the following words to say: Before going off air, Andy had a few final words of thanks for all of those who have helped and supported the station over the past 21 months. "We would like to formally thank Stroud District and Hardwicke Parish councils, who believed in us at the start - and that was mainly down to Ian [Butler] and all of the other guys at Hardwicke, who funded the original set-up costs, built this studio and allowed us to do our first FM broadcast," he said."And Quedgeley Community Trust and Quedgeley Parish Council - that's Andy [Jarrett] and Anna [Mozoll], - because you've both given us money that paid for us to carry on. "And to Severn Vale Housing Association," he continued, "who, thanks to one guest who came on to the Severn Bore Breakfast Show - Project SOLACE - led to them tweeting out to all the people they work with and they gave us £500, which really kept us going for January and February. So thanks to those guys as well. "Thanks also to Tracy and Matt from MPG Roofing who have let us rent this old school. They've been our landlord since October 2011 and, to be honest, their extreme flexibility and allowing us to be free with what we did with this place, allowed us to carry on. "Thanks to Barry Kirby, Andrew James and Caro Kingsnorth for putting up with my obsessive nagging around attention to detail," he laughed. "I'm really sorry, but I thank all of you for putting up with me, making sure we get it right and, of course, your commitment and support over the past 18 months.Thanks to you guys, the presenters, for putting out such high-quality shows - they have been fantastic shows. "You have all had a big input and produced shows which have been daring to be different, producing real radio - and that's why we started this up. He continued: "Thanks to the organisations and charities which have sat in on numerous Local Focal shows - and I know Pete and Andy you've been key to that. You've all been part of the Severn FM family. "And last, but not least, thanks to you our listeners, without whom we would have really been completely wasting our time, to be honest." Before Andy played his final track, Barry interjected with one last message of his own, saying: "From a personal perspective, and I'm sure from everybody here, I would like to thank you Andy. "This was your idea; this was your brain child. You got a whole bunch of the community together from across south Gloucester. "I've made a great mate, which wouldn't have happened without this, and from myself and from everybody else, I'd like to say thank you very much, it's been an absolute pleasure." A visibly choked Andy had 3ne last special dedication to make before playing his final track. "This one is dedicated to Ofcom, and their extremely narrow-minded approach toward community radio," he laughed. "There is at least one frequency free in this area all year round - 87.7, 87.8 87.9 - plus others on the dial."Oh well Ofcom, this is for you, but we will be back!" he vowed as he faded poignantly to The Buggles' 1979 hit, Video Killed the Radio Star, followed aptly by Queen's The Show Must Go On, a patriotic blast of God Save the Queen, a rousing round of applause from the Severn FM studio, then one, long, monotonous BBC test signal, indicating the end of an era.