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35-Hour Marathon Broadcast Radio Warneford's celebrated its 35th anniversary with a hugely successful 35-hour Marathon Broadcast. We would like to thank everyone involved in the event.
Our opening show was hosted by BBC Coventry & Warwickshire's Annie Othen, a past member of Radio Warneford, and she shared hilarious memories of her time with the station. Ten minutes into our Marathon we had our first phone call from the wards and the phones jingled off the hook throughout the 35 hours. We presented over 60 mugs to patients and staff who had their favourite tracks played.
Our competitions were also a big hit with patients winning meals for two at Zizzi's & Petit Gourmand through guessing Name That Name, a famous voice competition. Kenilworth Mayor, Councillor Spencer Harrison and Warwick Mayor, Councillor Ann Mellor, were our guests during our Request Shows.
All our presenters worked really hard interviewing local Lions Clubs and other donors, our Life President and members of the Royal Shakespeare Company to produce lots of features which were played throughout the Marathon.
Station Manager Ley Bricknell praised the membership and said "With the sponsorship raised we can now improve our technology and take Radio Warneford to the next level. In the next couple of years we should reach our goal - to offer our hospital radio service 24 hours a day, every day of the week."
Radio Warneford received more than £1000 of sponsorship, donations and prizes for the marathon broadcast. We would like to thank everyone for their fantastic support. All links open in a new window. Competition Prizes
Sponsorship & Donations
MacGregor Ward Officially Opened 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.
The Grand Raffle Draw 2008 The Radio Warneford Grand Raffle Draw took place in the Market Square in Warwick on Saturday 30th August 2008.
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 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!
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 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
Warwick Folk Festival Music filled the air in Warwick during the last weekend of July as the annual Warwick Folk Festival returned to town.
Radio Warneford's Judith Ratcliffe spent the weekend at the hub of the festival in the Guy Nelson Hall at Warwick School.
You can read more more about Judith's weekend of music (PDF format, 13KB).
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 Once again, Radio Warneford was pleased to provide the PA for Snitterfield's Village Fête.
Leamington Peace Festival 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."
Radio Warneford's Judith Ratcliffe answered an advert calling for volunteers and found herself in the thick of the action.
Read more... about Judith's experience (PDF format, 15KB).
Radio Warneford Awards & Quiz Night 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 presented Radio Warneford's Programme Awards for 2007.
The winning quiz team received the coveted Meanley Trophy.
Radio Warneford are special guests 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.
A special bucket collection during the match raised a fantastic £60 for Radio Warneford.
Charity Acoustic Night, Moo Bar Radio Warneford's Charity Acoustic Night, held at the Moo Bar in Leamington Spa, has been a fantastic success raising more than £600!
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.
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.
All of the money raised will go towards a much-needed refurbishment of Radio Warneford's studios at Warwick Hospital. Pictures taken by Julia Bobbin.
Easter Eggstravaganza Radio Warneford's first fundraising event of 2008, the Easter Eggstravaganza, has taken place at the Royal Priors Shopping Mall in Leamington Spa.
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.
All of the money raised will go towards a much-needed refurbishment of Radio Warneford's studios at Warwick Hospital.
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