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LATEST NEWS FROM HOSPITAL RADIO LEIGHTON
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SAD NEWS FOR ALL LISTENERS -
HOSPITAL RADIO LEIGHTON CLOSED ON THE 5TH JANUARY 2025 AFTER 56 YEARS OF BROADCASTING IN CREWE. There will be some special programmes on the day. If in Hospital then please listen. Details of the programmes will be posted on our Schedule page.
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HOSPITAL RADIO LEIGHTON CLOSED ON THE 5TH JANUARY 2025 AFTER 56 YEARS OF BROADCASTING IN CREWE. There will be some special programmes on the day. If in Hospital then please listen. Details of the programmes will be posted on our Schedule page.
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2022 -23 Programme schedules continued to be updated with new presenters and programmes from ex presenters making a comeback with pre recorded shows now becoming an alternative to the live studio programming which means presenters can do programmes from home and then have them broadcast during a schedule and repeated over the week a great addition to the station and a benefit that came out of the COVID Pandemic necessity that continues to improve our programming.
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APRIL 2021 As the Coronavirus Pandemic continues hospital radio continued to broadcast its 24 hour music streaming as well as a number of Pre recorded and "Live" shows complying with COVID Restrictions at the time of broadcast.
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APRIL 2021 As the Coronavirus Pandemic continues hospital radio continued to broadcast its 24 hour music streaming as well as a number of Pre recorded and "Live" shows complying with COVID Restrictions at the time of broadcast.
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CORONAVIRUS On the 18 March 2020, Hospital Radio like many businesses went into temporary lockdown with presenters deciding over the next week to stay away from the studio at Leighton Hospital to protect themselves and others from the Coronavirus outbreak.
Since then some presenters have been into the studio or have broadcast via a remote studio connected to the 24 hour playout system
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The station will continue to broadcast programmes and music for as long as possible with live / recorded shows at various times.
Since then some presenters have been into the studio or have broadcast via a remote studio connected to the 24 hour playout system
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The station will continue to broadcast programmes and music for as long as possible with live / recorded shows at various times.
CHRISTMAS CONCERT RECORDING 2019
STEWART GREEN and BOB SQUIRRELL at St Mary's Church in Nantwich to record the Christmas Concert with Crewe Brass, Elworth Hall School Choir and Singers Tandy, John, Hannah and Phoebe at St Mary's Church in Nantwich on Saturday 14 December 2019, for broadcast on Thursday 19 December and Christmas day on Hospital Radio.Leighton (Crewe).
MAYOR'S VISIT 2019
Cheshire East Mayor Lesley Smetham with her husband and Consort David came to the Hospital Radio Leighton Studio on the 13 February 2019 for the annual interview.
The informal interview took place in the studio and was broadcast live from 8pm to about 9.35pm with the Mayoir bringing a list of about 12 songs of which we only managed to play seven of the tunes starting with the Beach Boys - Fun, Fun, Fun / Glenn Miller - In the Mood / June Tabor - King of Rome / Richard Thompson - 1952 Vincent Black Lightning (Motor Bike) / Billy Bragg - California Stars / Roy Bailey - Skin.
Bob Squirrell (Chairman of Hospital Radio and Technical for the evening) and Presenter Stewart Green were introduced to a number of tunes they had not heard before and like the station's output, Cllr Lesley Smetham chose a variety of different styles of music for the listener to enjoy. The Mayor and her Husband David (Also her Consort) talked about their year in office and also about the workings of Cheshire East and her hobbies as well as what will be in her diary over the next few months until May 2019 when the new Mayor takes over. The interview was recorded for broadcast not only that night but also over the next few months will be played on Hospital Radio's 24 Hour Playing system so those who missed the original broadcast can catch up with this interesting evening with the Mayor and her Consort.
The informal interview took place in the studio and was broadcast live from 8pm to about 9.35pm with the Mayoir bringing a list of about 12 songs of which we only managed to play seven of the tunes starting with the Beach Boys - Fun, Fun, Fun / Glenn Miller - In the Mood / June Tabor - King of Rome / Richard Thompson - 1952 Vincent Black Lightning (Motor Bike) / Billy Bragg - California Stars / Roy Bailey - Skin.
Bob Squirrell (Chairman of Hospital Radio and Technical for the evening) and Presenter Stewart Green were introduced to a number of tunes they had not heard before and like the station's output, Cllr Lesley Smetham chose a variety of different styles of music for the listener to enjoy. The Mayor and her Husband David (Also her Consort) talked about their year in office and also about the workings of Cheshire East and her hobbies as well as what will be in her diary over the next few months until May 2019 when the new Mayor takes over. The interview was recorded for broadcast not only that night but also over the next few months will be played on Hospital Radio's 24 Hour Playing system so those who missed the original broadcast can catch up with this interesting evening with the Mayor and her Consort.
50 YEARS OF HOSPITAL RADIO IN CREWE
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Hospital Radio Leighton celebrated its 50th Anniversary on Wednesday the 14 November 2018 with an Exhibition in the Outpatients Department of the Hospital and two special programmes in the evening.
Leighton Hospital’s Chief Executive Tracy Bullock visited the exhibition and joined in the celebrations by presenting the society with a certificate to commemorate the 50 years of broadcasting in South Cheshire. Tracy also cut the commemorative cake which was shared out with presenters and staff from the hospital including Jo Oakes (Voluntary Services Manager) who also helped compile the display boards and Lorrain Barron (Patient Experience). Hospital Radio Chairman Bob Squirrell was joined by Anthea Taylor and the two evening presenters to show visitors about the history of the organisation and to explain how they had always moved with the technology from reel to reel tapes via cassettes to mini discs and finally computers to play back programmes and interviews and from singles and LP’s via compact discs to digital downloads which allow presenters to have a choice of thousands of tracks at their fingertips. Bob also explained how the station would be moving forward from the original headphones plugged in the walls next to the beds via personal media points which included Television and radio access to the latest wi-fi system still in planning which will allow free access to Hospital Radio via a patient’s smart phone, tablet, netbook or computer.
History was made that night when Angela and Stewart presented Anniversary shows on Hospital Radio Leighton, 50 years after the original broadcasts were made to the cottage hospitals in Crewe (14 November 1968 / 2018). Stewart Green presented a programme looking back at the history of the station while Angela McCully-Jackson looked at events over the last 50 years with special messages from staff members and presenters including a special rendition of “Happy Birthday Hospital Radio Leighton” from Anthea and Shirley two of the stations Wednesday night presenters.
Pictures include Bob Squirrell (Chairman of Hospital Radio Leighton), Stewart Green (Presenter for 35 Years), Anthea Taylor (Wednesday Night Request Presenter) and Angela McCully Jackson (Wednesday Night Presenter / Football commentator)
Leighton Hospital’s Chief Executive Tracy Bullock visited the exhibition and joined in the celebrations by presenting the society with a certificate to commemorate the 50 years of broadcasting in South Cheshire. Tracy also cut the commemorative cake which was shared out with presenters and staff from the hospital including Jo Oakes (Voluntary Services Manager) who also helped compile the display boards and Lorrain Barron (Patient Experience). Hospital Radio Chairman Bob Squirrell was joined by Anthea Taylor and the two evening presenters to show visitors about the history of the organisation and to explain how they had always moved with the technology from reel to reel tapes via cassettes to mini discs and finally computers to play back programmes and interviews and from singles and LP’s via compact discs to digital downloads which allow presenters to have a choice of thousands of tracks at their fingertips. Bob also explained how the station would be moving forward from the original headphones plugged in the walls next to the beds via personal media points which included Television and radio access to the latest wi-fi system still in planning which will allow free access to Hospital Radio via a patient’s smart phone, tablet, netbook or computer.
History was made that night when Angela and Stewart presented Anniversary shows on Hospital Radio Leighton, 50 years after the original broadcasts were made to the cottage hospitals in Crewe (14 November 1968 / 2018). Stewart Green presented a programme looking back at the history of the station while Angela McCully-Jackson looked at events over the last 50 years with special messages from staff members and presenters including a special rendition of “Happy Birthday Hospital Radio Leighton” from Anthea and Shirley two of the stations Wednesday night presenters.
Pictures include Bob Squirrell (Chairman of Hospital Radio Leighton), Stewart Green (Presenter for 35 Years), Anthea Taylor (Wednesday Night Request Presenter) and Angela McCully Jackson (Wednesday Night Presenter / Football commentator)
Mayor's Visit 2017
Cheshire East Mayor Olivia Hunter and consort Philip gave an interview to Stewart Green at Hospital Radio Leighton on Wednesday 8 March 2017. They talked about the mayoral year with various events including the first CE Mayor's Ball and the Tour of Britain as well as choosing some music tracks with special memories. Technical support for the interview was provided by Bob Squirrell and Roy McGregor.
Nightingales Christmas Concert
The Nightingales, a choir formed by staff at the hospital performed a Christmas concert at the hospital on 16th December 2015. Radio Leighton recorded the concert for broadcast and we are also pleased to make the recording available to download. Please click here for more details.
Radio Leighton Members recognised at awards evening
Two members of Hospital Radio Leighton received awards at the Volunteers Recognition Evening, which took place on 3rd September 2015.
Chairman Bob Squirrell received an award for 15 years of volunteering at Radio Leighton, and Barbara Wilson received an award to recognise her outstanding 35 years of service to the station.
On behalf of everyone at Radio Leighton, well done to Bob and Barbara on your achievements and thank you for your continued service to Radio Leighton.
His Worshipful the Mayor, Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald Visits Radio Leighton
The Worshipful the Mayor of Cheshire East Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald and his wife the Mayoress, Mrs Joan Fitzgerald visited Radio Leighton on Wednesday 4th March 2015. The Mayor was invited for a live on-air interview at the station which was broadcast throughout the wards so that the patients could enjoy and feel part of the visit.
The interview was in a “Desert Island Discs” like format as Wesley chose a number of records
that reflected his life and the job of the Mayor.
A member of Radio Leighton team Stewart Green interviewed the Mayor and talked to him about his Mayoral duties and musical choices.
His choice of music included Simon & Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and other great classics. Technical for the evening was provided by Chairman Bob Squirrell.
Radio Leighton would like to thank the Worshipful the Mayor of Cheshire East Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald and his wife the Mayoress, Mrs Joan Fitzgerald for their time and I'm sure that the patients enjoyed the discussion also.
The Worshipful the Mayor of Cheshire East Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald and his wife the Mayoress, Mrs Joan Fitzgerald visited Radio Leighton on Wednesday 4th March 2015. The Mayor was invited for a live on-air interview at the station which was broadcast throughout the wards so that the patients could enjoy and feel part of the visit.
The interview was in a “Desert Island Discs” like format as Wesley chose a number of records
that reflected his life and the job of the Mayor.
A member of Radio Leighton team Stewart Green interviewed the Mayor and talked to him about his Mayoral duties and musical choices.
His choice of music included Simon & Garfunkel, Frank Sinatra, Louis Armstrong and other great classics. Technical for the evening was provided by Chairman Bob Squirrell.
Radio Leighton would like to thank the Worshipful the Mayor of Cheshire East Councillor Wesley Fitzgerald and his wife the Mayoress, Mrs Joan Fitzgerald for their time and I'm sure that the patients enjoyed the discussion also.
Radio Leighton's Stewart Green Is Nominated for Volunteer of the Year
Hospital Radio Leighton is very proud that one of it's members Stewart Green was a finalist at the celebrations of Achievement Awards Ceremony arranged by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Stewart was nominated by Rosemary Shaw who works in the Estates Department at Leighton Hospital. She is pictured with Stewart at the Awards Event which was held at Nantwich Civic Hall on October 9th 2014.
In her nomination in the category of Volunteer of the Year Rosemary said:
"Stewart has just completed 30 years' service as hospital radio broadcaster. I know he spends a considerable amount of time attending various events, particularly at weekends taking along his equipment to record interviews which he then broadcasts on hospital radio. He is clearly very passionate with this role and immensely knowledgeable on a vast range of subjects which he talks about over air. His weekly "Whats On?" update makes it interesting especially to those patients going home and who might be looking for a day out. He also recalls "On this day in history" and has a wonderful sense of humour. Congratulations Stewart!!
Stewart was one of 4 finalists. The award was won by Jenny Wright of the Royal Voluntary Service Outpatients Cafe, congratulations to her. Although Stewart did not win, it is an honour to be selected as a finalist. Hospital Leighton would like to thank Rosemary for nominating Stewart; it was good recognition of Stewart's service and shines a spotlight on the organisation.
Hospital Radio Leighton is very proud that one of it's members Stewart Green was a finalist at the celebrations of Achievement Awards Ceremony arranged by the Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust.
Stewart was nominated by Rosemary Shaw who works in the Estates Department at Leighton Hospital. She is pictured with Stewart at the Awards Event which was held at Nantwich Civic Hall on October 9th 2014.
In her nomination in the category of Volunteer of the Year Rosemary said:
"Stewart has just completed 30 years' service as hospital radio broadcaster. I know he spends a considerable amount of time attending various events, particularly at weekends taking along his equipment to record interviews which he then broadcasts on hospital radio. He is clearly very passionate with this role and immensely knowledgeable on a vast range of subjects which he talks about over air. His weekly "Whats On?" update makes it interesting especially to those patients going home and who might be looking for a day out. He also recalls "On this day in history" and has a wonderful sense of humour. Congratulations Stewart!!
Stewart was one of 4 finalists. The award was won by Jenny Wright of the Royal Voluntary Service Outpatients Cafe, congratulations to her. Although Stewart did not win, it is an honour to be selected as a finalist. Hospital Leighton would like to thank Rosemary for nominating Stewart; it was good recognition of Stewart's service and shines a spotlight on the organisation.
Nana-Jane Raises £212 From Cake Bake
A huge well done to Nana-Jane for raising £212 for Radio Leighton - a massive achievement!!
If you were unable to purchase a cake to support the station you can make a small donation via our Justgiving page;
justgiving.com/southcheshireradio
A huge well done to Nana-Jane for raising £212 for Radio Leighton - a massive achievement!!
If you were unable to purchase a cake to support the station you can make a small donation via our Justgiving page;
justgiving.com/southcheshireradio
Radio Leighton's Annual General Meeting
We would like to thank Councillor & former Cheshire East Mayor Dorothy Flude for chairing Radio Leighton's Annual General Meeting in April 2014.
We would like to thank Councillor & former Cheshire East Mayor Dorothy Flude for chairing Radio Leighton's Annual General Meeting in April 2014.
Radio Leighton Members Recognised
Several members of the Radio Leighton team were recognised at the hospital's Volunteers Recognition Evening that took place on Monday 25th November 2013.
Both Linda Rose & Roy Edwards were recognised for 15 years service, Terry Baker for 20 years, Stewart Green for 30 years and finally Reg Spencer who was acknowledged for giving a massive 45 years voluntary service to Radio Leighton.
Photographs from top:
Linda Rose (15 years) & Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chairman Mr J Morgan.
Roy Edwards (15 years) & Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chairman Mr J Morgan.
Terry Baker (20 years) & Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chairman Mr J Morgan.
Stewart Green (30 years) & Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chairman Mr J Morgan.
Honorary President & former Chairman of Radio Leighton with 45 years voluntary service, Mr Reg Spencer.
On behalf of everyone at Radio Leighton - a huge well done & thank you for your years of dedication.
Several members of the Radio Leighton team were recognised at the hospital's Volunteers Recognition Evening that took place on Monday 25th November 2013.
Both Linda Rose & Roy Edwards were recognised for 15 years service, Terry Baker for 20 years, Stewart Green for 30 years and finally Reg Spencer who was acknowledged for giving a massive 45 years voluntary service to Radio Leighton.
Photographs from top:
Linda Rose (15 years) & Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chairman Mr J Morgan.
Roy Edwards (15 years) & Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chairman Mr J Morgan.
Terry Baker (20 years) & Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chairman Mr J Morgan.
Stewart Green (30 years) & Mid Cheshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust Chairman Mr J Morgan.
Honorary President & former Chairman of Radio Leighton with 45 years voluntary service, Mr Reg Spencer.
On behalf of everyone at Radio Leighton - a huge well done & thank you for your years of dedication.
Radio Leighton Christmas Carol Service 2013
Our Christmas Carol Service this year will be recorded live from St. Leonard's Church in Warmingham from 7.00pm on Thursday 5th December.
The recording will then be broadcast to the patients at Leighton Hospital throughout the festival period. The evening is open to all, so if you want to add your voice and support our Carol Service, please feel free to join us.
For more information please call 01270 273 043.
Our Christmas Carol Service this year will be recorded live from St. Leonard's Church in Warmingham from 7.00pm on Thursday 5th December.
The recording will then be broadcast to the patients at Leighton Hospital throughout the festival period. The evening is open to all, so if you want to add your voice and support our Carol Service, please feel free to join us.
For more information please call 01270 273 043.
Over £250 is Raised for Radio Leighton
Vicki has raised £250 for Radio Leighton and has received some more great PR following her 24Hr Marathon Broadcast - well done to Vicki & all those who supported her! Many thanks to Winsford Guardian for their coverage
Vicki Trigg Completes 24 Hour Marathon Broadcast
More great PR following Vicki Trigg's 24Hr Marathon Broadcast - well done to Vicki & all those who supported her! Many thanks to Crewe Guardian for their coverage.
More great PR following Vicki Trigg's 24Hr Marathon Broadcast - well done to Vicki & all those who supported her! Many thanks to Crewe Guardian for their coverage.
Farewell & Best Wishes to Linda Edwards
(Leighton Hospital's Voluntary Services Manager)
We sadly said goodbye to Leighton Hospital's Voluntary Services Manger Linda Edwards last week.
Linda has been liaising with the various voluntary organisations at the Hospital for over 19 years and her support & dedication will be missed very much!
We would like to thank Linda for her support and wish her well in her retirement.
(Leighton Hospital's Voluntary Services Manager)
We sadly said goodbye to Leighton Hospital's Voluntary Services Manger Linda Edwards last week.
Linda has been liaising with the various voluntary organisations at the Hospital for over 19 years and her support & dedication will be missed very much!
We would like to thank Linda for her support and wish her well in her retirement.
Mayor of Cheshire East on Radio Leighton
The Worshipful the Mayor of Cheshire East Councillor George M Walton was the guest of Hospital Radio Leighton on Thursday the 7th March 2013. The Mayor was invited for the annual interview live on the station.
The interview was in a “Desert Island Discs” like format as George chose a number of records
that reflected his life and the job of the Mayor.
Chairman of Hospital Radio, David Owen talked to him about his Mayoral duties, the Mayoral Car linked to Crewe and the new Cheshire East chain that adorned his neck.
His choice of music started with Louis Armstrong and What a Wonderful World, followed by Only men aloud with One Voice. Other recordings played by the Mayor are, Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue, B J Thomas and Raindrops keep falling on my Head, Conway Twitty with only make Believe, finishing the choice off with the Righteous Brothers version of Unchained Melody.
Technical for the evening was provided by Deputy Chairman Bob Squirrell and Tea and Coffee by Emyr Jones.
The Worshipful the Mayor of Cheshire East Councillor George M Walton was the guest of Hospital Radio Leighton on Thursday the 7th March 2013. The Mayor was invited for the annual interview live on the station.
The interview was in a “Desert Island Discs” like format as George chose a number of records
that reflected his life and the job of the Mayor.
Chairman of Hospital Radio, David Owen talked to him about his Mayoral duties, the Mayoral Car linked to Crewe and the new Cheshire East chain that adorned his neck.
His choice of music started with Louis Armstrong and What a Wonderful World, followed by Only men aloud with One Voice. Other recordings played by the Mayor are, Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue, B J Thomas and Raindrops keep falling on my Head, Conway Twitty with only make Believe, finishing the choice off with the Righteous Brothers version of Unchained Melody.
Technical for the evening was provided by Deputy Chairman Bob Squirrell and Tea and Coffee by Emyr Jones.
Chairman David Owen, Mayor Cllr George Walton, Barbara Wilson and Peter Garner
PRESENTERS HONOURED AT LEAVING EVENT (September 2012)
Presenters Barbara Wilson and Peter Garner have been given the honour of Life Vice Presidents of Hospital Radio Leighton at a special meeting at which the Mayor Cllr George Walton made the award for their achievements with the society.
Barbara Wilson has been with the society since September 1979 and has played an important part in the history of the society attending numerous events as well as presenting a Wednesday Evening request programme and a regular Quiz on the station. Barbara has also been on the committee of Hospital Radio in 1986 as treasurer and secretary of the society and has helped organise events for the society from Coffee Mornings to the Mayor’s annual visit to the studio as well as helping out at various events including Hospital Open days, Wistaston Duck Race, Coffee Mornings and the annual Carol Service where Barbara has also been a regular reader at the various churches around the area. Her devotion to the society over the years has been recognised by inclusion on the Honours Board in the Studio and by the Hospital who awarded her a long service award back in 2006 for over 25 years as a volunteer. A spokesman for the society, Stewart Green who has worked with Barbara for over 29 years said that she will be missed by the society for her dedication and friendship within the Hospital.
Barbara’s last request programme for the society was on the 6 June 2012 with her final recording being of her favourite violin player Gil Shaham.
At the meeting Bob Squirrell gave a personal recommendation for the award recalling many happy memories of his time working with Barbara on her Wednesday programme.
Peter Garner who also leaves the society this month started as a request show presenter at the old Isolation Hospital in Crewe and then moved onto being a quiz presenter in June 1988. In 1997 when the quiz folded Peter left the society eventually returning to the organisation in 2009 this time as a Monday night presenter with a programme devoted to the Musicals. Peter has also acted as auditor for the society.
Peter was proposed for the award by Chairman David Owen and Tuesday night presenter Terry Baker who had worked on the same night as Peter when he did the quiz shows and a programme with Irene Everall.
Linda Edwards the Voluntary Co-ordinator at Leighton Hospital added her thanks to both of the volunteers especially Barbara Wilson who she had worked with in Barbara’s role as secretary of the Society for many years.
A number of ex members turned up at the event to pay tribute to those leaving.
