<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Radio Addenbrookes]]></title><description><![CDATA[Articles]]></description><link>http://www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/</link><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright Radio Addenbrookes]]></copyright><generator>sNews CMS</generator><item><title><![CDATA[Big Broadcast - 19 September]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Volunteers at Radio Addenbrooke's are holding a 12 hour broadcast on the 19th September 2009. The aim of the day is to raise awareness of the radio station and to raise funds for new equipment.   

      Lesley Gunn and Rosie Howell will be presenting a day of entertainment from 8am to 8pm for the patients of Addenbrooke's and the Rosie Maternity Hospitals. There will be a range of music from classical, jazz and country to pop music from the 60's through to the present day. There will also be special interviews from singer/songwriter - Jon Allen, poet - Jude Simpson, cricket development officer - Russell Doel and President of the Hospital Broadcasting Association - June Snowden. Musicians Sand Dollars and Alison Stephens will be performing live in the studio.  

  Radio Addenbrooke's is run by a team of enthusiastic volunteers who have brought music and chat to the bedside since 1954.  As then, Radio Addenbrooke's exists through donations to provide its much-loved service. Richard Saunders, chairman of Radio Addenbrooke's said "We want to make patients' stay in hospital as comfortable as possible. If we can provide a distraction and bring a smile to a few faces then we have achieved our aim."   

  Radio Addenbrooke's volunteers regularly visit the wards and  patients can also request their favourite music from their Hospedia unit, by calling *3181. Members of the public can request music for patients anytime on 01223 217181 or email    requests@radioaddenbrookes.co.uk  .  

  Read the Article. Click   here  

  
  Press Information  
  For further information please contact 
Rosie Howell, Radio Addenbrooke's Public Relations Officer on 07870 953920
or email   funrosie@hotmail.co.uk    
Radio Addenbrooke's 01223 217181  

  Happy for photos and interviews before and on the day.  ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2009 10:49:35 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/press-releases/big-broadcast-19-september/</link><guid>http://www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/press-releases/big-broadcast-19-september/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Addenbrooke&#039;s Big Broadcast]]></title><description><![CDATA[  On Saturday 19th September two of our volunteers (Lesley Gunn and Rosie Howell) will be broadcasting for 12 hours from 8am - 8pm.  Featuring LIVE music, special guest interviews, sports updates throughout the afternoon, competitions and quizzes.  Other members of the Radio Addenbrooke's team will be aiming to visit every ward during the day!   

  The money raised will go towards improving the listening experience for the patients and other studio improvements (and probably a good supply of throat sweets!!!).  

  We'll confirm our guests here - so keep checking back to see who we've got lined up!  

    Guest interviews:   Jon Allen - singer/songwriter (www.jon-allen.co.uk); June Snowden - president of the Hospital Broadcasting Association (www.hbauk.com)   

    Live music:    Sand Dollars (www.sand-dollars.co.uk); Alison Stephens (www.alisonstephens.com)   

  Donating through   JustGiving   is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with   JustGiving   – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the charity and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer so it’s the most efficient way to donate whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.  

  So please dig deep and   donate now  .  

  Thanks in advance!  

  Lesley & Rosie  

  Press Release. Click    here    ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2009 18:16:28 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/news/radio-addenbrookes-big-broadcast/</link><guid>http://www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/news/radio-addenbrookes-big-broadcast/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[2009 National Hospital Radio Awards]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Radio Addenbrooke's has been awarded top prize at the National Hospital Radio Awards for their documentary about the Clown Doctors, who entertain patients on the children's wards at Addenbrooke's Hospital.  

        At a gala ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Blackpool, Radio Addenbrooke's received the Gold Award in the Speech Package category, for which competing stations submit five minute extracts from interviews and audio documentaries. This was the first time that Radio Addenbrooke's had entered this category.  

  The Clown Doctors visit Addenbrooke's once a week to visit young patients and their parents. All fully trained entertainers, their goal is to bring fun and laughter to the children's wards.  

    "It was heart-warming to see the Clown Doctors in action"   said Jim Carrington, who produced the documentary along with Radio Addenbrooke's colleagues Phil Rowe and Sam Holloway.   "We wanted to capture the sense of the fun that they bring to the wards, and show how they make a real difference to patients."    

  This is the second time in five years that Radio Addenbrooke's has won a national award, having been named Station of the Year in 2004.  

    "We are delighted to have been awarded this prize"   commented Richard Saunders, chairman of Radio Addenbrooke's. "It is an endorsement of the hard work and thought that goes into running the station".  

  The award-winning entry can be heard   here  .  
  

  Press Information  
 
  Email contact: jim@radioaddenbrookes.co.uk (Jim Carrington)  
Tel contact: 01223 502336 (Richard Saunders)  
 
  A high resolution version of the picture on this page is available   here   and may be used by the press. The picture shows Clown Doctors Dr Kala (left) and Dr Strummalong (right) with Radio Addenbrooke's documentary makers Phil Rowe (front) and Jim Carrington (back).  
 
  About Radio Addenbrooke's  
 
  Radio Addenbrooke's is a hospital radio station serving Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Maternity Hospital in Cambridge.  
For more information:   www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/home/about-us  .  
 
  About the Clown Doctors  
 
  The Clown Doctors visit the children's wards of several major hospitals across the country, providing entertainment and light relief for the patients, parents, and staff. They are supplied by the Theodora Children's Trust. For more information:   www.theodora.org.uk  .  

  About the National Hospital Radio Awards  

  The National Hospital Radio Awards are held at the spring conference of the Hospital Broadcasting Association. There are ten award categories, for which over 250 HBA member stations are eligible to compete. For more information:   www.hbauk.co.uk    ]]></description><pubDate>Tue, 31 Mar 2009 17:30:54 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/awards/2009-national-hospital-radio-awards/</link><guid>http://www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/awards/2009-national-hospital-radio-awards/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Radio Addenbrooke&#039;s Wins National Award]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Radio Addenbrooke's has been awarded top prize at the National Hospital Radio Awards for their documentary about the Clown Doctors, who entertain patients on the children's wards at Addenbrooke's Hospital.  

        At a gala ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Blackpool, Radio Addenbrooke's received the Gold Award in the Speech Package category, for which competing stations submit five minute extracts from interviews and audio documentaries. This was the first time that Radio Addenbrooke's had entered this category.  

  The Clown Doctors visit Addenbrooke's once a week to visit young patients and their parents. All fully trained entertainers, their goal is to bring fun and laughter to the children's wards.  

    "It was heart-warming to see the Clown Doctors in action"   said Jim Carrington, who produced the documentary along with Radio Addenbrooke's colleagues Phil Rowe and Sam Holloway.   "We wanted to capture the sense of the fun that they bring to the wards, and show how they make a real difference to patients."    

  This is the second time in five years that Radio Addenbrooke's has won a national award, having been named Station of the Year in 2004.  

    "We are delighted to have been awarded this prize"   commented Richard Saunders, chairman of Radio Addenbrooke's. "It is an endorsement of the hard work and thought that goes into running the station".  

  The award-winning entry can be heard   here  .  

  Press Information  
 
  Email contact: jim@radioaddenbrookes.co.uk (Jim Carrington)  
Tel contact: 01223 502336 (Richard Saunders)  
 
  A high resolution version of the picture on this page is available   here   and may be used by the press. The picture shows Clown Doctors Dr Kala (left) and Dr Strummalong (right) with Radio Addenbrooke's documentary makers Phil Rowe (front) and Jim Carrington (back).  
 
  About Radio Addenbrooke's  
 
  Radio Addenbrooke's is a hospital radio station serving Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Maternity Hospital in Cambridge.  
For more information:   www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/home/about-us  .  
 
  About the Clown Doctors  
 
  The Clown Doctors visit the children's wards of several major hospitals across the country, providing entertainment and light relief for the patients, parents, and staff. They are supplied by the Theodora Children's Trust. For more information:   www.theodora.org.uk  .  

  About the National Hospital Radio Awards  

  The National Hospital Radio Awards are held at the spring conference of the Hospital Broadcasting Association. There are ten award categories, for which over 250 HBA member stations are eligible to compete. For more information:   www.hbauk.co.uk    ]]></description><pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2009 16:12:08 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/press-releases/radio-addenbrookes-wins-national-award/</link><guid>http://www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/press-releases/radio-addenbrookes-wins-national-award/</guid></item><item><title><![CDATA[Champion Interviewer Clocks Up 300!]]></title><description><![CDATA[  Legendary national hunt jockey Bob Champion joined presenter Bent Larsen in the Radio Addenbrooke's studio to become the 300th guest to be interviewed on Bent's Wednesday afternoon show.  

        Bob's Grand National victory on Aldiniti in 1981, shortly after a successful fight against cancer, is one of the most memorable sporting moments in recent history. The interest and enthusiasm generated by "racing’s greatest fairytale" led to the foundation of The Bob Champion Cancer Trust in 1983, with the ultimate aim of eradicating male cancers.  

  Bent Larsen's producer, Brian Woods, was delighted that Bob accepted his invitation to be the show's 300th guest. "We are very grateful to Bob for visiting Radio Addenbrooke's, and telling his story to the patients. He is an inspiration to us all".  

  In the four years that Bent's show has been running, he has played host to well-known local and national personalities from the worlds of entertainment, sport, business, and politics, as well as leading figures from the hospital's board and staff.  

  "Our guests have ranged from football managers to mayors, doctors, company directors, pop stars, and even a shadow cabinet minister", explained Bent.  

    The "Wednesday Afternoon Tea Time Show" with Bent Larsen broadcasts most Wednesdays 15:00 - 17:00.    ]]></description><pubDate>Sat, 10 Jan 2009 10:00:21 +0000</pubDate><link>http://www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/home/champion-interviewer-clocks-up-300/</link><guid>http://www.radioaddenbrookes.co.uk/home/champion-interviewer-clocks-up-300/</guid></item></channel></rss>