Radio Cherwell News

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We would like to thank Mark Watson and all @ BBC Radio Oxford for all the help they have given in making this series of programmes.

After a long battle with cancer, Colin Peach died in Sobel House Hospice on the 30th September 2007.

Colin Peach's famous poems are still available on a CD called A Few of My Favourite Things. It costs five pounds and is available from Roy Peach on 01865 726365 or by emailing fourpeaches@talktalk.netIt is also available from Radio Cherwell on 01865 225522 or by emailing Studio@radiocherwell.com

Colin Peach, of William Street in Marston, Oxford, decided he wanted to do something to help Radio Cherwell after listening to the station during stays in hospital.
Mr Peach, who was 55, used his poetry to raise money for charities in the past, with two books, which raised thousands of pounds for the NSPCC and the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
This time, the poet decided to create a CD. This has gave him the opportunity to introduce the poems himself and give a bit of background information about their origin.
The CD, called A Few of My Favourite Things, contains 30 tracks of varying lengths.
Mr Peach said: "I would call it contemporary poetry, about things that have happened, little events that have happened to me, or my friends, in life and I have recorded them in the form of poetry."

He added: "I absolutely loved recording it. Hopefully I can raise enough money for the volunteers at Radio Cherwell to continue to keep the radio station going for many years to come."

On Sunday 30th September the studio were open to all those who have been involved with the station over the years. It was a time to reminisce, renew acquaintances, take part in live programmes, review the historical pictures, see the changes that have been made.