 The broadcast was set up to cover the annual Torbay Carnival and Christmas celebrations; they also broadcast extensive outside broadcasts from schools and a live Midnight Mass from St. Matthias Church in Wellswood.A second 28-day broadcast was made from August 1999 to coincide with the eclipse; the station was even designated the "Official Eclipse Station" by Sir Patrick Moore, who involved himself with the Palm's output.Outside broadcasts during this period included a South West Musical Festival from the Quay West holiday Complex in Paignton.