- Radio Glamorgan
Infobox Radio station
name = Radio Glamorgan
Based in =Cardiff
area =University Hospital of Wales
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slogan = Helping You Get Better
airdate = April 1967
frequency = Channel 1
format = Patientline
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website = [http://www.radioglamorgan.com www.radioglamorgan.com]
affiliations =Radio Glamorgan [Registered Charity Number 504534] is a
Hospital Radio station, a member of theHospital Broadcasting Association who are based in theUniversity Hospital of Wales InCardiff . The station is one of the oldest Hospital Radio Stations in Wales broadcasting to the largest hospital in Wales and 3rd Largest University Hospital in the UK.The station broadcasts onPatientline Channel 1 and is currently supported by theRotary Clubs of Cardiff.The Station provides
entertainment for the Staff, Visitors and most importantly the Patients of the University Hospital of Wales, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.History of Radio Glamorgan
1967 - 1999
Vince Saville, Jimmy Saville's Brother, founded Radio Glamorgan in 1967. The Radio station was based at Cardiff Royal Infirmary before relocating to the basement of the University Hospital of Wales in 1974.1999 - 2006
In 1999, After lottery funding and lots of fundraising by Staff, Radio Glamorgan relocated to a brand new studio situated opposite theX-Ray department , a 5-minute walk from the Main Concourse of the Hospital.2007 - 40th Year of Broadcasting
2007 marked Radio Glamorgan’s 40th Anniversary & to celebrate a series of events were organised to celebrate.
30th March - 1st April 2007 - 40 hour broadcast took place. The main aim was to Raise money for the Station. The Event attracted large press activity from theSouth Wales Echo .
August 18th 2007 - Radio Glamorgan hosted a Balloon Race at Mermaid Quay In Cardiff Bay.
November 16th 2007 - Radio Glamorgan hosted its 2nd inaguaral Awards Evening where the brand new website was launched.New Website Launch
2nd year students at
UWIC were briefed to design a website for a real client, That client being Radio Glamorgan.
There were many excellent prototypes presented but after discussion, The Radio Glamorgan Committee chose the website designed by student Amy Edwards which was officially launched on November 16th 2007.Radio Glamorgan Awards
For the past 2 years Radio Glamorgan has hosted its own Awards Evening to recognise work and effort done by Radio Glamorgan Presenters over the Year.
In 2006, the Awards were held at
UWIC Llandaff , Western Avenue, Cardiff.Results from 2006
Best Specialist ShowKarlo King - Weird World and Wayout.
Best feature
Jamie Pritchard - Speedy Spoon Tunes Game.
Best Named Show (As Voted by the Public)
Jamie Pritchard - Sunday Showdown.
Best presenter
1st - Michael Boyce
2nd - Geoff Davies
3rd - Gareth Rowlands
4th - John Wilce + Jamie Pritchard
In 2007, the Awards were held at the Health and Social Club in the grounds of the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.Results from 2007
Best Specialist Show
Jamie Pritchard -Up and rising
Best Presenter
1st - John Wilce + Jamie Pritchard
2nd - Bob Davies
3rd - Michael Boyce
4th - Gareth Rowlands
Best New Presenter
1st - Chris Chopping
2nd - Steve Todd
3rd - Chris Read
Best Feature
Heather Galliford - Speedy SpanishNational Hospital Broadcasting Awards 2008
After a successful 40th year of Broadcasting, Radio Glamorgan were shortlisted in the Category for Special Event for the broadcast of Up-&-Rising 2007 in the National
Hospital Broadcasting Association Awards .On Saturday 29th March 2008 at the
Queens Hotel inLeeds , It was announced that Hospital Radio Glamorgan had won the Silver award in the Category of Special Event. It is the first National award for the station in its 40 year history.NHS at 60 - 2008
As part of a special series of programmes by ITV Wales News, 2 of Radio Glamorgan presenters were interviewed by Carl Edwards for a volunteering section for their national news programme. Radio Glamorgan were featured on 2 of the main news on ITV1 broadcasted on the Friday 4th July 2008 and Saturday 5th July 2008.
Presenters
To Date, Radio Glamorgan currently has approximately 40 members of staff [Honorary & Active] Within That, There are 5 Committee Positions and 2 Non-Committee Positions (Appointed by Committee)
Elected: March 2008Re-elected: July 2008
Shows on Radio Glamorgan
Weekdays
Live Shows on Radio Glamorgan, Monday to Friday generally broadcast from 12noon until 10pmWeekends
Live Shows on Radio Glamorgan, Saturday & Sunday generally broadcast from 8am to 10pm.Un-interrupted
When there are no Live Shows on Radio Glamorgan, a continuous music jukebox provides un-interrupted entertainment for patients listening.Support
Over the years, Radio Glamorgan has depended on Fundraising to Maintain the Equipment that helps the Station Broadcast Across the UHW. It is also assisted by local businesses and organisations.
Coffee Mania &Crema are Just 2 local companies that have supported Radio Glamorgan and most recently theRotary Clubs of Cardiff have lended their support to keep Radio Glamorgan Thriving."Radio Glamorgan is supported by the Rotary Clubs of Cardiff - Serving Your Community"
Other services
Radio Glamorgan also provides a full
outside broadcast experience equipped withDJs and Full Working Equipment for functions such as wedding Receptions and birthday parties.External links
* [http://www.radioglamorgan.com Radio Glamorgan Official Website]
* [http://www.radioglamorgan.co.uk Radio Glamorgan Myspace]
* [http://www.hbauk.co.uk/members/awards/ Hospital Broadcasting Association Website]
* [http://icwales.icnetwork.co.uk/news/wales-news/2008/05/20/hospital-volunteer-s-radio-silver-service-91466-20934494/ icWales Report about National Award]
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