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  Friday 21 November 2008

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MacGregor Ward Officially Opened
17 September 2008

The new MacGregor children's ward at Warwick hospital has been officially opened by actor Patrick Stewart in a ceremony on 17th September. Also in attendance were Glen Burley, Chief Executive of the hospital, and the original Dr MacGregor after whom the ward is named.

Left to right: Dr MacGregor, Maggie (MacGregor sister), Patrick Stewart     Left to right: Graham Murrell, Maggie (ward manager), Patrick Stewart, Glen Burley
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Actor Patrick Stewart opens MacGregor Ward
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The Grand Raffle Draw 2008
30 August 2008

The Radio Warneford Grand Raffle Draw took place in the Market Square in Warwick on Saturday 30th August 2008.

Fundraising can be such a laugh!     Tim Wallace is selling himself...
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This year's prizes included First Class rail tickets, a free photography session, an MP3 player and meals at the Grist Mill and The Paprika Club.

The wonderful prizes on offer at the 2008 Grand Draw

The Grand Draw was a wonderful success raising more than £1,500 despite the current economic difficulties. We would like to congratulate all of our lucky winners!

Lesley Winkless, winner of the Sunday Carvery at the Grist Mill     Lisa Clemons, winner of the Meal for Two at the Paprika Club
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Valerie Grimmer (left), winner of the free photographic session
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Radio Warneford would like to thank all of the companies who donated such fantastic prizes and to all those who bought one of our draw tickets.

A full list of our Grand Draw prize winners is available here (PDF 59KB).

Radio Warneford in the USA
August 2008

Radio Warneford's Will Jones has spent part of his summer working at WBGO, the jazz radio station for New York and New Jersey.

Will reported on a trio of summer camps that give kids with medical problems a chance to get in touch with the great outdoors, as part of WBGO's award-winning news magazine on a Friday evening. You can hear Will's report using the links below.

Find out more about WBGO at www.wbgo.org.

Three Very Special Summer Camps
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Warwick Folk Festival
25-27 July 2008

Music filled the air in Warwick during the last weekend of July as the annual Warwick Folk Festival returned to town.

Pig Dyke Molly performing     Jez Lowe and the Bad Pennies on stage
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Radio Warneford's Judith Ratcliffe spent the weekend at the hub of the festival in the Guy Nelson Hall at Warwick School.

Judith Ratcliffe
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You can read more more about Judith's weekend of music (PDF format, 13KB).

David Ferrard     David Ferrard with Judith Ratcliffe
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2009 will see the 30th anniversary of the Warwick Folk Festival with the event taking place over the weekend of 24-26 July 2009 - keep up to date with the plans on www.warwickfolkfestival.co.uk

Snittefield Village Fête
22 June 2008

Once again, Radio Warneford was pleased to provide the PA for Snitterfield's Village Fête.

Snitterfield Fete 2008     Snitterfield Fete 2008
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Snitterfield Fete 2008     Snitterfield Fete 2008
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Snitterfield Fete 2008     Snitterfield Fete 2008
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Leamington Peace Festival
14 & 15 June 2008

2008 is the 30th Anniversary of the Leamington Peace Festival. It was originally set up in 1976 in order to "bring together different people, with different philosophies and ways of living, into one peaceful, respectful environment, and to give them the opportunity to become more involved in bringing that to the world as a whole."

Hot Magenta performing in the marquee     Locomundo on stage
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Radio Warneford's Judith Ratcliffe answered an advert calling for volunteers and found herself in the thick of the action.

Ruth with one of her paintings
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Read more... about Judith's experience (PDF format, 15KB).

Judith Ratcliffe takes a break     Judith with Vishakha at the Information Point
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Radio Warneford Awards & Quiz Night
26 April 2008

Radio Warneford's 35th anniversary Awards & Quiz Night took place at The Wardens at Kenilworth Cricket Club. Our special guest was Annie Othen who broadcasts each weekday morning on BBC Coventry & Warwickshire.

Annie Othen (centre) with some of our award winners
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Annie presented Radio Warneford's Programme Awards for 2007.

Our fantastic 35th birthday cake     Annie presents a long service award to life President Graeme Meanley
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The winning quiz team received the coveted Meanley Trophy.

The winning Quiz Team with the Meanley Trophy
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Radio Warneford are special guests
at Leamington Brakes FC
19 April 2008

Radio Warneford were the special guests of Leamington Brakes FC on 19th April for the match against Aylesbury United. Adrian Newell from the Wednesday team represented the station with his wife and young daughter.

We were invited to join Leamington Brakes FC for the day after the son of LFC Safety Officer Kevin Hancock spent a prolonged period in Warwick Hospital and had a number of requests played on our Request Show, particularly by the Wednesday team.

Adrian Newell (centre)     Leamington Brakes FC play Aylesbury United
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A special bucket collection during the match raised a fantastic £60 for Radio Warneford.

The presentation of the bucket collection by Leamington Brakes FC
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Charity Acoustic Night, Moo Bar
3 April 2008

Radio Warneford's Charity Acoustic Night, held at the Moo Bar in Leamington Spa, has been a fantastic success raising more than £600!

Shanade performing at Radio Warneford's Charity Acoustic Night     Lament at the Moo Bar
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Jezz Rogers, Craig Powell, Shanade, Lament, Satsangi, Jamsons Nook and Neil Jones & Nik Sandall of Stone Foundation all performed to a packed Moo Bar and the atmosphere was fantastic.

Neil Jones and Nik Sandall from Stone Foundation     Jamsons Nook at the Moo Bar
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Radio Warneford would like to thank the Moo Bar and all of the artists and bands who played for giving up their time to support us. Read a letter of thanks from Radio Warneford's Chairman.

Jezz Rogers (left) and Craig Powell at our Charity Acoustic Night at the Moo Bar     Satsangi performing at Radio Warnefords Charity Night at The Moo Bar
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All of the money raised will go towards a much-needed refurbishment of Radio Warneford's studios at Warwick Hospital.

Easter Eggstravaganza
8 March 2008

Radio Warneford's first fundraising event of 2008, the Easter Eggstravaganza, has taken place at the Royal Priors Shopping Mall in Leamington Spa.

Easter Eggstravaganza - the toys just waiting to be won     One of our very lucky (and very happy) Easter Egg winners
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The event was a huge success, raising almost £680. Radio Warneford would like to thank all those who donated eggs and toys for our stall and to everyone who came along to support us.

Our Easter Eggstravaganza Team 2 - (l-r) Joyce Bradshaw and Louise Drinkhall
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All of the money raised will go towards a much-needed refurbishment of Radio Warneford's studios at Warwick Hospital.

Easter Eggstravaganza - a winner of one of our big Easter Eggs     This cuddly toy is going to a loving home!
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