Radio Cherwell News

Radio Cherwells childrens programme the Weekend For Everything Show will be able to fully broadcast directly from the childrens wards following a 4000 pound donation from the Isis Foresters last week.
The donation will fund equipment that will enable programmes to be broadcasted directly from the wards allowing patients to become fully involved in the production and transmission of its childrens output. Prizes for the children are also being funded by the Foresters - Presenter Jason Townsend said this is a fantastic boost to our efforts in entertaining the kids, which now allows them to fully participate and hear themselves on the radio The equipment will also support other ward based programmes we broadcast that directly involve patients.
Chairman Neil Stockton stated we are extremely grateful to the Foresters who chose to support us and at the same time help make the time a child spends in hospital that little bit easier by helping us take their minds off why they are there in the first place
Radio Cherwells output can also be heard on their website at www.radiocherwell.com enabling relatives and friends to keep in touch by sending messages or requests to any patient in Oxfords hospitals by calling the studios on 01865 225522 or emailing studio@radiocherwell.com
A person becomes a Foresters member automatically when they take out a Forester Life product. Every Foresters member belongs to a local branch that is lead by member volunteers in their community. There are 73 branches in the UK and 325 in total worldwide. Members take part in family and community activities organised by their branch.

Radio Cherwell saw some of its members, with over a combined total of 130 years of service between them rewarded with long service certificates at their recent AGM.

The national Hospital Broadcasters Associations president June Snowden presented the awards and said

I am proud to visit Radio Cherwell again and officially recognise the tremendous and ongoing commitment its members give to the patients of Oxfords hospitals. Long may it continue

The membership of Oxfords oldest radio station which first began broadcasting in 1967 is over 70 strong. Membership Secretary Kevin Crouch said

we have people from all walks of life as members, from those retired to students, professionals to police and medical staff to unemployed. It isnt just about presenting a programme there are other areas such as ward visiting IT maintenance and programme production that is open to our members. We welcome anyone wishing to become involved, but they must show firm commitment to our patients and not just come here to become Radio 1s next top jock!

Anyone interested in becoming a member of the station should contact Kevin on 01865 225522.

Hospital radio is seen as a firm training ground for becoming a radio professional. Radio Cherwell can boast numerous members who have joined the BBC, Fox FM and Jack FM as well as other stations further afield!

Radio Cherwells output can also be heard on their website at www.radiocherwell.com, enabling relatives and friends to keep in touch by sending messages or requests to any patient in Oxfords hospitals by calling the studios on 01865 225522 or emailing studio@radiocherwell.com