Harlow Hospital Radio

EPPING INFANTS SCHOOL SUMMER FAYRE 15/07/2006

It was a ‘bright sunshiny day’ as Harlow Hospital Radio once again attended the Epping Infants School Summer Fayre and a fantastic time was had by all!

There was not a cloud in sight all day long and it was so hot – it was practically burning

With Andy Meadows, John Bryson, Andy Roberts, Sam Allison & Robin Barnard as well some sterling help from Maxine Major all together the day went along swimmingly with John, Andy and Sam acting as anchors / commentators for all the events including the raffle draw and of course some great music was also provided to keep the crowds going

Everyone had a great time and the school couldn't thank us enough!

If everyone there enjoyed it as half as much as us then we certainly did well!

Quite a few photos where taken during the fayre, a few of which appear below:-

HARLOW HOSPITAL RADIO PRESENTS A QUIZ NIGHT TO REMEMBER! 06/05/2006

Last Nights Quiz Night at the Harlow Hospital Social Club certainly was one to remember

There was a fantastic turn out of no less than 8 tables all filled with budding boffins ready to join in with the fun – which started as soon as our hostess with the mostest Andy Roberts appeared as none other than the legendary Elton John himself!

Also along for the ride but slightly more restrained was Kieran Wills and of course Robin Barnard who both helped out with marking and collecting answer sheets

The teams also consisted of several enthusiastic member of Hospital Radio including Andy Meadows , Aaron Page , Stewart Taylor, Dean Cordell, John & Jane Bryson, and of course Mr Steve Cooper (or was it John Lennon???)

It was then eyes down for the quiz itself which was 10 rounds of questions, including several audio based rounds; there was a wide range of questions from theme songs from James bond movies to ships that may have sunk! Some where easy while some where a little more tricky

The competition was very hard thought with everyone scoring very impressively but at then end of the quiz it was the team called “law and order” who put in an arresting performance and walked away with a great set of prizes

Not far behind in 2nd place was the “Popcorn Posse” who lived up to their name in more than one way as they scored well on the TV clip round and 3rd to the “Tweenies” who yes had a guy who just happened to be named Jake!

There was also a great prize raffle with an amazing amount of tickets sold and some great prizes on offer that was drawn - at the end practically everyone walked away with something

Everyone had a great time and all showed their appreciation by give us all a round of applause at the close of the evening

We raised an incredible amount of funds with no less than £171.55 raised, so a very special Thank You to everyone for coming along and buying s many raffle tickets

Also a very special HHR thank you must go to our very own Andy Roberts who spent ages putting the quiz together

Harlow Hospital Radio was featured in the Harlow Star (Thursday 13^h April 2006) with an article complete with a photo featuring the open day, this article is reproduced below: -

Budding disc jockeys made airwaves on Harlow Hospital Radio on Saturday when it opened its doors to new volunteers.

The open day at the station in Princess Alexandra Hospital allowed visitors to see what it takes to be a DJ when members of staff talked about how shows are compiled and broadcast.

Tied in with National Hospital Broadcasting Week, it is the third consecutive event the station has run to generate interest.

As well as extra broadcasters, the crew is also on the lookout for volunteers to work on the technical side of the operation and fundraise for social events.

Harlow councillor Ian Jackson, who has presented a show in the station for the past 15 years, was among the volunteers present.

“The open day went very well and provided an opportunity for people interested in radio to see what we do,” he said. “I’ve been involved for a long time now and I find it very enjoyable.” ‘

A reproduction of the photo that also appeared will be here soon! Watch this space

The studio was constantly full with members new, and old taking to the airwaves for one off shows.

The Myriad System was in full swing, with all members showing off the systems full potential by taking real time, on the spot, requests during all their shows.

The day was another success with a number of new recruits coming forward, and current members showing the hospital just what Harlow Hospital Radio is all about.

A special HHR Thank you goes to Andy Meadows who organised this event and wrote this article!

Harlow Hospital Radio was featured in the Harlow Star (Thursday 7^th April 2005) with an article advertising the forthcoming open day arranged by Andy Meadows, this article is reproduced below: -

Budding DJs keen to follow in the grooves of Chris Moyles and Jo Whiley can get the lowdown on how Harlow Hospital Radio works at its open day on Saturday

The studio at Princess Alexandra Hospital which has broadcasting for more than 30 years, is open to the public between 11am - 3 pm during which live shows will be transmitted.

Anyone interested in the presentation or technical side of radio is welcome. For more information call Andy Meadows on (01279) 635540 extension 2511 or just turn up on the day.”

April marks the start of several new shows all broadcasting live to Princess Alexandra Hospital !

Also we are proud to announce the long awaited return of John Bryson to the airwaves with Classical Corner on Fridays

And in the very near future we look forward to welcoming back Alison Hedger to her Retro rewind show again on Sundays between 18:00 – 20:00

Our very own ‘Number One Director’ Andy Roberts has been hard at work putting together the traditional Christmas Pantomime. If the success and fun of last years pantomime ‘Robin Hood’ is anything to go by, then this year’s promises to be even bigger and better!

A great time was had by all in the HHR studio last Sunday as everyone got together for the annual Christmas panto recording. Once again the hard working Andy Roberts provided a top rate script and everyone brought their own unique characterisations and voices to the event including:-

Some great photos of the panto recording are here taken by Steve Cooper and Kieran Wills

UPDATE: Steve Cooper has provided even more fantastic photos of this event, some of which are here

It was a night of fun and madness at the Harlow Hospital Social Club on Saturday 17th September 2005, as Harlow Hospital Radio held the biggest and best party of the year as we make it a night to remember at our Fantastic Charity Fancy Dress Ball and everyone was in costume!

Including Andy Roberts who came as RAF pilot officer (“Ginge”), Andy Meadows who came as 70’s DJ (from Liverpool), Shaun Cooke who came as a Monk, Steve Cooper who came as Dick Whittington and before you ask Mrs Cooper was the Cat, Dean Cordell who came as Police Office, Stewart Taylor who came as a cowboy (and even though the construction worker and the Red Indian where missing we still did YMCA!), Sam Allison who came as Madonna, with her family including Liam who came as a Pirate, Reece who came as Batman, Hollie & Rachel who came as a Spanish flamenco dancers, and there was also Robin Barnard who came as Zorro

There was also some great attendance from the Bar Staff (Martin and Tracey) who also dressed for the occasion both as Goths!

And of course we had two surprise guests as the Gas Man and GI Jane and also two guys who came as Army soldiers!

There was a fantastic spread of delicious food which everyone was more than happy to tuck into, courtesy of the wonderful Sam Alison and some first class non-stop entertainment was provided by Andy Meadows with a fantastic disco!

With all of this the party fever didn’t take long to get started and everyone had an absolute blast

The competition for the best Fancy Dress costumes was hard fought with everyone taking part, and the gas man winning best male costume and Rachel the young Spanish flamenco dancer winning the female, everyone got a chance to take centre stage and introduce themselves before the judging was announced!

Also in-between some truly outrageous dance numbers and some even more outrageous costume swapping there was also the raffle, with some incredible prizes being given away all of which where generously donated, everyone came away with at least something!

Some of the nursing staff also joined in the party as the evening progressed and we certainly made more than a few new friends!

It really was something special and our heartfelt thanks went to Andy Roberts for organising this Fantastic event, Andy meadows for the fantastic disco and Sam Allison for the tasty food, the social club for being such stars and everyone who donated the brilliant prizes and everyone who joined in with the good times!

Next time we have a party it promises to be even bigger and better so watch this space!

UPDATE: Steve Cooper has provided even more fantastic photos, some of which are here

A fantastic day out was had by practically everyone at Harlow Hospital radio on Saturday 27th August 2005 as we invaded the Harvey Centre and set up directly underneath the clock in front of H Samuels

Throughout the day some great music much of which was requested was played and some truly outrageous events took place including:-

Invasion of Morelli’s

Throughout the Day Andy Meadows , Sam Alison and Robin Barnard invaded Morrelli’s Cappuccino bar talking to people and getting them involved in the fun – the staff of Morelli’s where particularly enjoying themselves as they requested a load of music – With the Highlight being Andy Meadows interviewing one of the staff live on air whose boyfriend was apparently called “buttercup”

Roaming around the Harvey Centre

Everyone took a turn at roaming around the Harvey Centre with the travelling mics with no telling what we would do next including John Bryson, Andy Roberts

Broadcasting to: Princess Alexandra Hospital Harlow, Essex 01279 635540

Invasion of Morelli’s

Roaming around the Harvey Centre

Broadcasting to:

Princess Alexandra Hospital
Harlow, Essex

01279 635540