Radio Heatherwood News Archive 2010
Am Service is Switched off
December 31st 2010
At 7.02Am on Friday 31st December. The inductive loop AM service for Radio Heatherwood was turned off. The final records played were “So Strong by Labi Siffre” and “Songbird by Kenny G”. After the news, the service was faded out.
It's a sad day for the radio service at Heatherwood.
In 1987/88 a lot of hard work and fundraising was carried out by the volunteers to install the system which went live on Easter Saturday 1988.
The removal off the AM service ushers in a new era for the radio, one of uncertainty as we still await the outcome and future for the hospital.
Pride of Bracknell Winners
November 2010
Creative Heroes on Radio Heatherwood
Station manager Dave Smith & Station Engineer PJ Davidson-Smith were nominated for the Pride of Bracknell Awards, in the category of creative heroes.
Nominated by the volunteers of the radio service for their over thirty years service to Radio Heatherwood.
Ian Butcher Team leader from Tuesday went along to the ceremony on behalf of Dave & PJ and accepted the awards.
Am Service To Close
November 2010
This year we will not be renewing the AM service licence with ofcom. It is the intention of Radio Heatherwood to turn off the am service at the end of the year.
This has been prompted by less long stay patients and the move to a digital radio service which means personal AM radio’s are very difficult to obtain and an AM radio is not part of people’s personal music equipment.
The am service was originally installed in 1988 and has provided many hours of enjoyment for the inpatients and staff of Heatherwood.
Radio Heatherwood will still provide a service on the bed head units supplied by hospicom.
VHF Donation
November 2010
Radio Heatherwood has once again been chosen by the Victoria Hall Trust to receive a donation of £200 towards it's music licence for the coming year.
Radio Heatherwood always values the support of the trust who each year ensure our listeners can listen to their favourite tunes..
New Recruits Update
November 2010
Radio Heatherwood is still not taking on volunteers or trainee's.
It's now likely that any decision on the future of the service will not be taken until the latter half of 2011.
30 Years & Counting
September 2010
Radio Heatherwood Famous Chocolate Cake Cutting Ceremony.Click to enlarge:-
Celsio D'Souza Receives his 5 year long service award.Click to enlarge:-
Celsio D'Souza man with the plan, now the proud recipient of a new plan.
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Roy Ryman Chairman of the league presents PJ with his Long Service Certificate, from the league of Friends.Click to enlarge:-
PJ Davidson-Smith 30 Year League Certificate.
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PJ Davidson-Smith 30 Year National association Certificate.
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Katie,John,PJ,Ian,Jenny and Roy.Click to enlarge:-
Katie,John,PJ,Dave,Ian,Jenny,Vicky and Roy.
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A time to celebrate long service achievements at Radio Heatherwood.
On saturday 18th the presenters got together at the radio studio's to celebrate the long service of Celsio D'souza ( Man with a Plan / Man of Mystery ) having completed 5 years voluntary service also PJ Davidson-Smith ( Station Engineer / Secretary ) having completed 30 years voluntary service.
The day started with the presentation of certificates, PJ presented the Man of Mystery with his long service certificate. For the first time ever, he was lost for words.
Didn't last very long !.
A big thankyou to cels for his support and dedication.
Chairman of the League of Friends Mr Roy Ryman presented PJ with his long service certificate from the league and thanking him for his dedication and hard Work.
PJ Stuck for words thanked Roy and his colleagues for their help support and dedication.
Station manager Dave Smith presented PJ with his long service award from the National Association of Hospital Radio.
The day concluded with drinks chocolate cake and stories of old times.
Web Site Update
July 2010
Work has now been completed on conversion of the web site to the new format. All pages from the original site and the scrapbook pages, reflect the new design.
In addition new pages have been added to the history site, which are from the year scrapbook of 1992; which was not seen previously.
Work is continuing to bring all of the scrapbooks to the history web site.
New Recruits Update
April 2010
Radio Heatherwood is still not taking on volunteers or trainee's.
It's now likely that any decision on the future of the service will not be taken until the latter half of 2010.
The Tattoo Help For Heroes
February 2010
Radio Heatherwood is currently promoting help for heroes
The Tattoo - in support of Help for Heroes, Bracknell Leisure Centre, 6th March.
During it's live broadcast sessions our volunteers will be promoting the special tattoo event which takes place on the 6th March. If you want further information on this worthwhile cause a link to their web site has been provided for your convenience
For further info visit:-
Trolley Shop Closes
February 2010
The league of friends trolley shop service will close up on Friday 26th February for the last time.
The league's trolley shop has been visiting the wards since 1972.
Changes made to the services and the closure of wards and dept's has led to the demise of the service.
For further info visit:-
New Recruits
January 2010
Radio Heatherwood has suspended it's training program whilst the future of the radio-Heatherwood hospital are determined.
Those wishing to apply for a position may fill out an application form, but these will be held over.
A review of the decision will be made later in the year. If training resumes those forms which were received first, will be contacted.
New Look Web site
January 2010
Radio Heatherwood launches the new year with a new look web site.
As the station moves into a new decade the stations web site has received a makeover. All the favourites are there including history of the radio service.
Over the coming months all pages of the site will be updated.
Included in the makeover is the return of the option for friends and relatives to send on-line requests and dedications.
Happy New Year
January 2010
The league of friends radio service Radio Heatherwood wishes to send thanks and best wishes to all our supporters.
Radio Heatherwood thanks you for your continuing support.
Do tell your family and friends they can also help support the hospital by shopping with the league, using this web site.
www.buy.at/FriendsHeatherwood
