1998 Our Presenting Stars and Backstage Information

Stars of 1998

Some captured moments of our volunteers.

• Staff Id Badges

  At the end of 1998 it was decided id badges would no longer be purchased with the presenters name engraved on them. We would produce our own and also show an id picture as well.

  The traffolyte labels were made to order by a local firm, however this was costly, also a problem when badges were made and shortly afterwards, the individual would leave.

  Presenters were encouraged to provide a picture they would like on their id badges.

  Plastic wallets and neck chains were purchased to display the new look badges.

• Loan Radio Leaflet Issue Three

  The loan radio service was an integral part of the radio's promotion and service on the wards.

  This leaflet issued in June 1998 was now carrying more names of those who sponsored a radio.

  Anyone who sponsored a radio would have their name added to leaflets.

  On the inside it detailed how the loan radio service works and also how they could obtain replacement batteries.

  Overlooked during production of the leaflet, showed words were missing from two of the articles “oops”

1998 Year Twenty Two Story Unfolds

1998 was a very busy year for the station management and as the year unfolded there was much to do and organise

For further information about this year:- Follow the links

• 1998 Year Twenty Two
• 1998 Events & Promotion
• 1998 EMI Bed Head Amp Project
• 1998 LPAM at Heatherwood
• 1998 Our Stars & Backstage Information
• 1998 Point & Shoot
• 1998 Staff Newsletter
• Story Of the Archive
• Radio Video Archive
• History Site Map

And in the End

That was the year that was 1998

A typical year for the radio service with it’s UP’s and it’s down it’s still a valued service by patients and a great many people have benefited from out continued commitment.

Some of the highs for this year include money raised for the replacement of the bed head amps including large donations from the Crowthorne Rotary club ,Ascot Cricket Club and various small donations from grateful patients. The grand draw this year raised another princely sum and positive letters of thanks were also received from patients.

The lows include continued staff turnaround and the loss of valued members, a break in service for a week at the end of August and damage inflicted to the am aerials during the renovations of the SCBU into the diagnostics unit.

What for the future?.

The hospital have agreed for us to pursue the development of the idea of a single aerial transmission system for the site along with a commitment to provide the Bed head service during any new renovations. We must continue to build those bridges with the hospital if we are to maintain the services we provide.

The changing health care strategy for Berkshire and the changing shape of the hospital should not be a sign for us to stand still but encourage us to deliver a quality service no matter what the circumstances.

On behalf of the league and the management team I would like to thank all our staff for their continued hard work and dedication over the last year and I for one am proud to be associated with a great bunch of people whose efforts are commendable.

I look forward to working with you all in the New Year.

Best Regards to you all and your families.

P. J. Davidson-Smith Secretary December 1998

Archive Gems

Just some extra's we found:-

• Batteries For Sale

  Our bulk buy of batteries produced a problem, when the boxes were opened this year.

• Good Housekeeping

  An important part of everyday behind the scenes life at the radio involved keeping it clean. The wall poster was a reminder to everyone.