Press Release 5

Sign of Kent

The symbol of Kent that adorns roadside signs, town & village nameplates first came to broadcasting notoriety in June 1964.

Folkestone Fisherman Tom Pepper, real name Harry Featherbee launched Radio Invicta from the old abandoned Wartime Forts on Red Sands more than two decades before its modern namesake.

Sadly disaster struck the station 6 months after it began. Along with a DJ & Engineer, Tom having taken out supplies left the Fort bound for Faversham. Watching them leave the Forts crew noticed the 36’ fishing boat the David was showing signs of engine trouble.

Later that cold December evening Toms body was found washed up at Reeves Beach Whitstable, with wreckage & oil drums floating off the Street End Buoy at Tankerton.

Now using the original Fort base Red Sands Radio bring broadcasting back to the Fort: “Yes we’ll pay tribute to the early Radio Stations & include some of their programmes, but we’re about today & tomorrow & will be playing a wide mix branded as “The Best of Yesterday & Today”

Supporting the famous Whitstable Oyster Festival & the seasonal festivals & events along the North Kent coast,

Radio Red Sands launches on 14th July 2007 For more information telephone 07961 601 893

Bob Le-Roi - Programme Director