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Connie Fisher Returns To Withybush FM Studios.
Connie
Fisher holding a copy of the grant cheque in front of some of the
equipment bought with it.
On
Friday 27th July 2007 former
Withybush FM member and now West End star Connie Fisher visited the
studios to view the new computer equipment and software bought through a
£5000 grant received from the
lottery-funded grants programme ‘Awards
for All
Wales
’.
Treasurer
Hilary Raymond trained Connie when she first started at the
studios in May 2000. She also thanked Connie for taking time from her busy
schedule to visit the studios, she said: "Connie was very impressed
with the equipment and very happy that it allowed us to broadcast 24 hours a
day."
For
further Information on Awards for All Wales or to obtain an application
pack please call 01686 611 740 or visit the website at: www.awardsforall.org.uk
For
further information about becoming a volunteer for Withybush FM, please
contact 01437 773564 or email: studio@withybushfm.co.uk
Connie Fisher And Treasurer Hilary Raymond
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Withybush
FM “Awards for All Wales" grant allows 24-hour broadcasting.
David Warren Programme Controller, James Dash Committee Member,
Matthew Nicklin Chairman.
Local
hospital broadcaster Withybush FM is to begin 24-hour broadcasting after
being awarded a grant of £5,000 for new computer equipment and software
for its studios from the lottery-funded grants programme ‘Awards
for All
Wales
’.
The
new equipment will enable volunteers to extend its broadcast of
programmes for patients and staff of Withybush from its existing weekend
and weeknight schedule to 24-hours a day on its frequency of 87.7FM.
The
new 24-hour broadcasting will begin this weekend with a 50-hour
sponsored broadcast starting at 7pm on Friday 13th July, which will see
presenters on the station on-air continuously until 9pm on Sunday 15th
July 2007.
Withybush
FM Chairman, Matthew Nicklin is delighted at the award. He said:
“We
are entering the 30th year of hospital broadcasting at
Withybush. The new equipment we have been able to buy with the “Awards
for All Wales” grant has made a new chapter in our history possible
with 24-hour broadcasting. We will look forward to providing an enhanced
service for patients and staff at Withybush, including audio books and
an increased news service.
The sponsored broadcast will not only launch the new 24-hour
broadcasting but is an essential part of raising funds for the charity.
“It’s
hard work to broadcast for 50 hours, but we are hoping to raise much
needed further funds for the costs of running the station. Withybush FM
depends entirely on donations and we are so grateful for all the local
businesses who will be sponsoring individual hour of the broadcast,”
Mr Nicklin said.
Withybush
FM is entirely staffed by volunteers who staff the station, from
technical staff to on-air presenters. Local celebrity Connie Fisher was
once a volunteer for the station.
Treasurer,
Hilary Raymond said: “We are always looking for new volunteers. It’s
a great way to get involved with broadcasting. Connie started off with
Radio Withybush and look where it got her. Radio Withybush was the first
local station to broadcast in Pembrokeshire. Now we have our own
commercial station as well as other commercial stations available in
Wales
. For anyone interested in radio, hospital radio is recognised as the
first step on the ladder.”
Asked
about the process of receiving the award, Mr Nicklin said:
“The
whole process of applying for the grant was very easy and
straightforward and we are really pleased to have received these vital
funds. Any charity or community group in need of a grant should
definitely look into applying for an award.”
For
further Information on Awards for All Wales or to obtain an application
pack please call 01686 611 740 or visit the website at: www.awardsforall.org.uk
For
further information about becoming a volunteer for Withybush FM or to
sponsor an hour of the sponsored broadcast, please contact 01437 773564
or email: studio@withybushfm.co.uk
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Christmas Carol Singing on Friday 17th December 2004 in the
hospital main corridor raised £96.06p to help with our station running
costs. A big thanks to all members who took part including friends and
relatives, and thank you to all the people who contributed for the
total.
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On Friday 19th December 2003, some of the Withybush FM members
along with family and friends were Christmas Carol singing at the
hospital main corridor in the evening and raised £67.29p towards the
running costs of the station. Thank you to all who gave money.
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19th June 2002.
A donation of £500 was made to
Withybush FM from the South Wales And Western Division Province Of
Freemasons as a contribution towards their yearly licence fees of
£1200. The request was made by Hilton Brown of Castlemartin Lodge on
behalf of Withybush FM who are very grateful for the donation.
Pictured from left to right are Hilary
Raymond (Station Manager and Presenter, Withybush FM),Hilton Brown
(Castlemartin Lodge and Provincial Charities Steward), Dr.John Lloyd
(Provincial Grand Master Of The South Wales And Western
Division Province) and Dave Coleman (Ward Liaison Officer and
Presenter, Withybush FM).
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12th July 2002. 
Pictured above is John Watson (Centre)Worshipful
Master Of Neyland Lodge Of Freemasons donating a cheque for £100 to
Withybush FM members Dave Coleman (Ward Liaison Officer/Presenter) and
Hilary Raymond (Station Manager/Presenter) at a Coffee And Biscuits
morning held at the Neyland Masonic Lodge. The money is to help with the
yearly licence fees of £1200.
Designed by Thomas Archer
Maintained by Hilary Raymond
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