http://hrc.org.uk/iphone iPhone formatted site Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:27:16 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/fundraising/Entries/2012/4/1_Our_Supporters.html http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/fundraising/Entries/2012/4/1_Our_Supporters.html#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 23:27:16 +0000 Fundraising and Events http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?guid=122529f7518892723d2ee1db27debd5f . . . → Read More: Our Supporters]]> Hospital Radio Chelmsford is proud to announce that in 2011 and 2012 we have been supported by many local organisations and businesses.
During this year The Rotary Club of Chelmsford Mildmay donated £1875 to support the continuing broadcast expansion in Broomfield Hospital. The club organise the annual Great Baddow Charity Races.
Also, the Charity Foundation of the Mid Essex Hospital Services NHS Trust donated £1000.
Our members raised over £450 at our Christmas collection in High Chelmsford, supported by many local businesses and shoppers who donated in the lead up to Christmas.
Our Patients Guide not only provides us with a tool in publicising what we do on the wards at Broomfield Hospital, it also give us listeners something to do if they would like a quick read. Additionally it provides a significant donation. We would like to take this opportunity of thanking Smile Publishing and the many advertisers who support our magazine.
To top the year off nicely, Baroosh (a popular destination on Chelmsford’s High Street) has named Hospital Radio Chelmsford as its Charity of the Year. We look forward to some events in the coming 12 months.

If you know someone, a business or would like to support Hospital Radio Chelmsford, please contact us on 01245 516450 or email fundraiser@hrc.org.uk

Thank you to everyone who has supported our work.
]]> http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?feed=rss2&p=262 0 http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2012/3/31_National_Hospital_Radio_Awards_2012.html http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2012/3/31_National_Hospital_Radio_Awards_2012.html#comments Sat, 31 Mar 2012 22:57:07 +0000 The Latest HRC News http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?guid=bd20058b879e7667e3be88960d7a5408 . . . → Read More: National Hospital Radio Awards 2012]]> The winners of the 2012 National Hospital Radio Awards have been announced at the star studded National Hospital Radio Awards, in Northampton
Attendees at the ceremony were joined by guests including Olly Murs, John Snow and Chief Executive of the Radio Academy, John Myers.
Amongst the highly sought after awards are Best Male and Female presenter. Adam Ravenscroft won the Gold award for best male, while Nita Jhummu was recognised in the female category.
This is Adam’s 4th time of being a finalist in the category of Best Male Presenter. His entry contains highlights from the popular Saturday Morning show which includes The Time Test. Click here to listen to the entry.
Adam Ravenscroft has been a volunteer with Hospital Radio Chelmsford for more than 30 years. The award not only recognises his continual professionalism and enthusiasm he shows in his programmes, but also the dedication he has for the patients of Broomfield Hospital. Click here to learn more about how Adam started with Hospital Radio Chelmsford.
The National Hospital Radio Awards are judged by radio industry professionals and are hotly contested by many of the volunteers who present hospital radio programmes across the UK. The Awards are organised by the Hospital Broadcasting Association which kick-off Hospital Broadcasting Week.
The last time a presenter from Hospital Radio Chelmsford won a Gold award in the Male Presenter category was Tom Foster in 2008. Click here to see our other successes.]]> http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?feed=rss2&p=257 0 http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/10/2_The_Only_Way_Is_Essex.html http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/10/2_The_Only_Way_Is_Essex.html#comments Sun, 02 Oct 2011 19:49:16 +0000 The Latest HRC News http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?guid=17c587e82e28dba8e0ff6a970a7b54a0 . . . → Read More: The Only Way Is Essex]]> If you want a career in radio, where is the best place to start?
That was a question posed on the hit ITV 2 show ‘The Only Way Is Essex’. But, who wants a change of career, how did they get on when they came to Hospital Radio Chelmsford and did they impress us? (Episode 3, aired Sunday 2nd October).
Mark Wright was less than impressed to drive James Arg Argent and Nanny Pat into the studio for an interview to talk to her about her memories of the war. (Episode 9, aired Sunday 23rd October).
If you missed the show, catch the repeats on ITV 2, watch on the ITV Player or see the highlights at itv.com/essex.

Click here to see some of the funny moments.

Background
The Only Way Is Essex (often abbreviated as TOWIE) is a British BAFTA award-winning semi-reality show based in Essex. It shows "real people in modified situations, saying unscripted lines but in a structured way."
It debuted on 10 October 2010. It follows the lives of young adults: Kirk Norcross, Mark Wright, Jessica Wright, Lauren Goodger, Samantha Faiers, James Argent, Lydia Rose Bright, Harry Derbidge and their friends, family and acquaintances. The show is primarily filmed in Brentwood, Buckhurst Hill and Chigwell.
The show is filmed just a few days in advance. Series 1 ran initially for four weeks, airing every Wednesday and Sunday. It is narrated by Denise Van Outen, who is from Basildon, Essex. The show has been described by the Daily Mirror as Britain's answer to The Hills and Jersey Shore.
Series 2 returned on 20 March 2011, once again airing every Wednesday and Sunday, but with longer episodes than Series 1. The second series consisted of 14 episodes, ending on 4 May 2011. Series 3 returned on 25 September 2011.]]> http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?feed=rss2&p=236 0 http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/5/11_Great_Baddow_Charity_Races_Video.html http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/5/11_Great_Baddow_Charity_Races_Video.html#comments Wed, 11 May 2011 15:47:00 +0000 The Latest HRC News http://8a073524-6dfb-4522-a33c-10d4a131265d . . . → Read More: Great Baddow Charity Races Video]]> Watch our video trailer of this fantastic event.]]> http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?feed=rss2&p=232 0 http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/fundraising/Entries/2011/5/6_Great_Baddow_Charity_Races.html http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/fundraising/Entries/2011/5/6_Great_Baddow_Charity_Races.html#comments Fri, 06 May 2011 10:23:03 +0000 Fundraising and Events http://a9c0973e-ff18-4c24-be09-8d980df70571 . . . → Read More: Great Baddow Charity Races]]> Hospital Radio Chelmsford is proud to be invited to host the 27th Great Baddow Charity Races on Sunday 22nd May 2011.
The event organised by the Mildmay Rotary Club features a 10 mile and 2 mile run to raise money for charities across Chelmsford and further afield. This year, Hospital Radio Chelmsford is one of the benefactors from the event.
Whilst the races might not get underway until 11am, the hospital radio team have a full programme of entertainment, games, music and important information for the athletes, fun runners and well wishers alike. This year, presenter John Barker will be broadcasting live from the Recreation Ground in Great Baddow supported by a team of reporters around the 10mile circuit.
Hospital Radio Chelmsford Chairman, Graham Medhurst said that it was a privilege to be involved with this prestigious sporting event for so many years and our members jump at the opportunity to get involved, whether that be running in the races, hosting the roadshow or relaying the action back to those in Broomfield Hospital.
A special website has been created for anybody who wishes to leave messages of support for the runners, clubs or charities that are being supported by the event. Details can be found at www.hrc.org.uk or by following the station on twitter @hr_chelmsford.]]> http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?feed=rss2&p=231 0 http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/4/22_Great_Baddow_Charity_Races_2011.html http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/4/22_Great_Baddow_Charity_Races_2011.html#comments Fri, 22 Apr 2011 21:03:10 +0000 The Latest HRC News http://7d094d88-9b81-4902-bf36-88e6e35d6a5d . . . → Read More: Great Baddow Charity Races 2011]]> The 27th Edmund Carr Great Baddow Charity Races once again set off from the Baddow Recreation Ground in Great Baddow, in the annual event organised by the Mildmay Rotary Club.
Thousands of runners are due to take part in the event, which is the highlight of the local sporting calendar. This year, Hospital Radio Chelmsford is excited to be chosen as one of the charities to benefit from the event.
The radio stations roadshow has been a regular supporter of the event by providing entertainment and information for the athletes and charity runners. This year, Hospital Radio Chelmsford will be broadcasting it’s Sunday morning programmes live from the event and around the 10 mile circuit, so those in Broomfield Hospital can enjoy the day.]]> http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?feed=rss2&p=230 0 http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/4/8_Hospital_Radio_Awards_2011.html http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/4/8_Hospital_Radio_Awards_2011.html#comments Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:16:46 +0000 The Latest HRC News http://fe84f0c2-d024-4a93-a2aa-57e4df88baa2 . . . → Read More: Hospital Radio Awards 2011]]> 2010 was a massive year for Hospital Radio Chelmsford.
On Saturday 26th March, hundreds of volunteers arrived in Maidstone to celebrate the spirit of hospital radio at the annual Hospital Broadcasting Association Awards. The Broomfield Hospital based service was shortlisted out of 250 stations, nationwide, for several categories including 'Station of the Year' and 'Best Female Presenter'.
The awards ceremony, decked to the rafters with glitz and red carpet, was opened with an address by Prime Minister David Cameron, “We all know how unsettling it is to go into hospital and how worrying it is to see your loved ones there, that’s why Hospital Broadcasting performs such an important job. For eighty five years broadcasters have been bringing humour and fun to hospital wards and in that time they’ve given comfort to millions of people.”
The ceremony saw various stations pick up ‘gongs’ for categories including 'Best Station Promotion', 'Best Event' and 'Best Male/Female Presenter'. Hospital Radio Plymouth was awarded with the accolade of 'Station of the Year' for 2011.
Graham Medhurst, Chairman at Hospital Radio Chelmsford commented on the highlights of the evening:
“It's great the hard work which volunteers dedicate year-in year-out is honoured at events like these. We were really pleased to be shortlisted for a number of awards this year which is testament to the quality of service we provide to help bring comfort and happiness to the patients at Broomfield Hospital.”
Listen to BBC Essex presenter Steve Scruton look back at 2010, click here.
If you are interested in becoming a member of one of the most successful hospital broadcasters in the UK, click here.]]> http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?feed=rss2&p=229 0 http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/3/22_2011_Awards_Live_Blog.html http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/3/22_2011_Awards_Live_Blog.html#comments Tue, 22 Mar 2011 00:30:45 +0000 The Latest HRC News http://fceea423-be6a-4ff1-9c77-2b554241b0e6 . . . → Read More: 2011 Awards Live Blog]]> Click here to find out more about the awards and our previous successes.]]> http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?feed=rss2&p=226 0 http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/2/9_2011_Awards_Finalists.html http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/2/9_2011_Awards_Finalists.html#comments Wed, 09 Feb 2011 19:24:09 +0000 The Latest HRC News http://17794bdf-5101-4f16-9eb3-73930371b5d2 . . . → Read More: 2011 Awards Finalists]]> The finalists of the National Hospital Radio Awards have been announced ahead of the awards ceremony in late March 2011.
Amongst this years nominees are Asha Jhummu in the best female presenter category, Owen Ward for Best Specialist Music Programme, The New Hospital Wing for Best Special Event, Station Promotion and the coveted Station Of The Year Award.
Hospital Radio Chelmsford are current holders of the Station Of The Year award and have won it twice (2006 and 2010). A win in 2011 will not only make Hospital Radio Chelmsford one of very few stations to win it 3 times, but also the second only station to win it 2 years in succession. However, the competition is really tough with Perth, Redhill, Plymouth and Northwick Park all strong contenders.
Asha Jhummu is a previous award winner. Asha grabbed Silver for Best Newcomer in 2009.
Hospital Radio Chelmsford has also picked up gongs in the production/promotion sections in the past, and excitingly this is the first year that one of our Specialist Music programmes has been recognised.
The National Hospital Radio Awards, organised by the Hospital Broadcasting Association takes place in Maidstone in late March. The results will be posted here soon after.
Click here to listen to this years entries.
Click here to follow the event, live from Maidstone, Kent.]]> http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?feed=rss2&p=223 0 http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/1/3_Highlights_of_2010.html http://www.hrc.org.uk/hospital_radio_chelmsford/News/Entries/2011/1/3_Highlights_of_2010.html#comments Mon, 03 Jan 2011 09:42:47 +0000 The Latest HRC News http://db11e071-f8d3-4ea0-a1ea-19b0251d8586 . . . → Read More: Highlights of 2010]]> 2010 was a massive year for Hospital Radio Chelmsford.
From winning the Gold Award for Hospital Radio Station of the Year to broadcasting live from the Great Baddow Charity Races, General Election counts, the Official Opening of Broomfield Hospital’s new Wing to entertaining shopper in Chelmsford’s High Chelmer.
The volunteers of the registered charity have produced and presented over 8900 hours of radio, collected 1000’s of requests from the patients of Broomfield Hospital and continue to provide skills and opportunities for those wishing to enter into a career in media.
Listen to BBC Essex presenter Steve Scruton look back at 2010, click here.
If you are interested in becoming a member of one of the most successful hospital broadcasters in the UK, click here.]]> http://hrc.org.uk/iphone/?feed=rss2&p=222 0