THE record decks are ready, the microphones are on stand-by and the presenters are donning their headphones and clearing their throats.

In fact, Warbreck High School is going radio ga ga as its own station, Radio Warbreck, prepares to blast across the airwaves for one week only from Monday (July 12).

As pupils and teachers prepare to act as the Zoe Balls and Chris Evans of Blackpool, deputy head David Tansey is hoping the venture will be as successful as last year.

He said: "This is a repeat of when we were on-air last year and managed to broadcast as far as Lancaster, Anglesey and Beacon Fell. We even had a letter from Italy from someone who was holidaying here and wanted to congratulate us on the standard of our station."

The scheme involves local primary schools who have each been given their own show. David explained: "This is not just a school event. It is also a community event which puts our school at the heart of the community, which is where it should be."

Each primary school involved will have the chance to host the Primary Pulse show, which sees the children playing their favourite tunes and gives them the chance to talk to children back at their own schools as well as telling the community what's going on at their school.

Eager listeners can also tune in to a wide variety of shows, beginning with the Breakfast Bowl, which plays lively music to wake everyone up in time for school (or work) and starts at 6.30am.

David laughingly said: "We didn't have any trouble getting volunteers to host the breakfast show despite it starting so early - they are a very dedicated and keen team!"

Throughout the day listeners can enjoy music and interviews, including talented Year 11 student Glen Bowley who hosts the lunchtime Chatterbox show, interviewing local dignitaries and sporting stars.

The whole thing winds down with a dance show each evening and finishes at 10pm. To experience Radio Warbreck, simply tune in to 1575AM and then don't touch that dial!

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