A BOOK publisher has become the sponsor of a community radio station in Cirencester.
Crumps Barn Studio is sponsoring the Cirencester Radio programme Penny's Picks.
The programme, hosted by Penny Carpenter, centres on local events and arts in the Cirencester area.
Lorna Brookes, editor at Crumps Barn Studio, said: "We're so proud to be sponsoring an important local community radio programme.
"We've been based in and around the Cirencester area since I founded Crumps Barn Studio in 2012, so although we publish nationally, we've always been passionate about showcasing local talent.
"Penny Carpenter's arts programme plays a vital role in connecting listeners to events and arts opportunities in the area, whether she's featuring new books, theatre, music or art exhibitions, or interviewing the people behind them.
"Our sponsorship is a great way for us to show our support of that."
Crumps Barn Studio, which represents a number of authors from the Cirencester area, will be sharing news of books by local authors in a new book of the month feature on the show.
Penny Carpenter, who hosts the programme on Cirencester Radio, said: "Penny's Picks looks at sharing all that's going on in and around Cirencester.
"We are so lucky to have so many interesting, fun and amazing events to enjoy, and so many people, organisations and charities with the imagination and time to put them on.
"Cirencester Radio is a non-profit community radio station, so in order to reach all the people we do, not just here but nationwide and actually worldwide, we rely on advertising and sponsorship.
"This then supports all the operations and technology to enable our volunteer presenters to put on a wide range of different shows.
"There truly is something for everyone and the full programme can be found on our website."
Celebrating the new sponsorship, Penny added: "We are delighted that book publisher Crumps Barn Studio has chosen to sponsor Penny's Picks.
"It is a fantastic way for a local business to show their support and to connect directly with the Cirencester Community."
For further information on Cirencester Radio, visit their website.
For book news from Crumps Barn Studio, visit their website.