Radio Glamorgan
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| Broadcast area | University Hospital of Wales |
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| Slogan | Helping You Get Better |
| Frequency | Channel 1 |
| First air date | April 1967 |
| Format | Patientline |
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| Website | www.radioglamorgan.com |
Radio Glamorgan [Registered Charity Number 504534] is a Hospital Radio station, a member of the Hospital Broadcasting Association who are based in the University Hospital of Wales In Cardiff. The station is one of the oldest Hospital Radio Stations in Wales. The station broadcasts on Patientline Channel 1 and is supported by the Rotary Clubs of Cardiff.
The Station provides entertainment for the Staff, Visitors and most importantly the Patients of the University Hospital of Wales, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
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[edit] History of Radio Glamorgan
1967 - 1999
Vince Saville, Jimmy Saville's Brother, founded Radio Glamorgan in 1967. The Radio station was based at Cardiff Royal Infirmary before relocating to the basement of the University Hospital of Wales in 1974.
1999 - 2006
In 1999, After lottery funding and lots of fundraising by Staff, Radio Glamorgan relocated to a brand new studio situated opposite the X-Ray department, a 5-minute walk from the Main Concourse of the Hospital.
2007 - 40th Year of Broadcasting
2007 marked Radio Glamorgan’s 40th Anniversary & to celebrate a series of events were organised to celebrate.
30th March - 1st April 2007 - 40 hour broadcast took place. The main aim was to Raise money for the Station. The Event attracted large press activity from the South Wales Echo.
August 18th 2007 - Radio Glamorgan hosted a Balloon Race at Mermaid Quay In Cardiff Bay.
November 16th 2007 - Radio Glamorgan hosted its 2nd inaguaral Awards Evening where the brand new website was launched.
[edit] New Website Launch
2nd year students at UWIC were briefed to design a website for a real client, That client being Radio Glamorgan.
There were many excellent prototypes presented but after discussion, The Radio Glamorgan Committee chose the website designed by student Amy Edwards which was officially launched on November 16th 2007.
[edit] Radio Glamorgan Awards
For the past 2 years Radio Glamorgan has hosted its own Awards Evening to recognise work and effort done by Radio Glamorgan Presenters over the Year.
In 2006, the Awards were held at UWIC Llandaff, Western Avenue, Cardiff.
Results from 2006
Best Specialist Show
Karlo King - Weird World and Wayout.
Best feature
Jamie Pritchard - Speedy Spoon Tunes Game.
Best Named Show (As Voted by the Public)
Jamie Pritchard - Sunday Showdown.
Best presenter
1st - Michael Boyce
2nd - Geoff Davies
3rd - Gareth Rowlands
4th - John Wilce + Jamie Pritchard
In 2007, the Awards were held at the Health and Social Club in the grounds of the University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff.
Results from 2007
Best Specialist Show
Jamie Pritchard - Up and rising
Best Presenter
1st - John Wilce + Jamie Pritchard
2nd - Bob Davies
3rd - Michael Boyce
4th - Gareth Rowlands
Best New Presenter
1st - Chris Chopping
2nd - Steve Todd
3rd - Chris Read
Best Feature
Heather Galliford - Speedy Spanish
[edit] National Hospital Broadcasting Awards 2008
After a successful 40th year of Broadcasting, Radio Glamorgan were shortlisted in the Category for Special Event for the broadcast of Up-&-Rising 2007 in the National Hospital Broadcasting Association Awards.
On Saturday 29th March 2008 at the Queens Hotel in Leeds, It was announced that Hospital Radio Glamorgan had won the Silver award in the Category of Special Event. It is the first National award for the station in its 40 year history.
[edit] Presenters
To Date, Radio Glamorgan currently employs 51 members of staff [Honorary & Active] Within That, There are 5 Committee Positions and 2 Non-Committee Positions (Appointed by Committee)
Elected: March 2008
| Committee Member | Position |
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| Clare Sinclair | Chairman |
| Andrew Jones | Programme Controller |
| Roger Thomas | Treasurer |
| Heather Gulliford | Secretary |
| Zoe Clifford | Membership Secretary |
Elected: May 2007
| Non-Committee Member | Position |
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| John Wilce | Studio Manager |
| Jamie Pritchard | Librarian |
[edit] Shows on Radio Glamorgan
Weekdays
Live Shows on Radio Glamorgan, Monday to Friday generally broadcast from 12noon until 10pm
Weekends
Live Shows on Radio Glamorgan, Saturday & Sunday generally broadcast from 8am to 10pm.
Un-interrupted
When there are no Live Shows on Radio Glamorgan, a continuous music jukebox provides un-interrupted entertainment for patients listening.
[edit] Support
Over the years, Radio Glamorgan has depended on Fundraising to Maintain the Equipment that helps the Station Broadcast Across the UHW. It is also assisted by local businesses and organisations.
Coffee Mania & Crema are Just 2 local companies that have supported Radio Glamorgan and most recently the Rotary Clubs of Cardiff have lended their support to keep Radio Glamorgan Thriving.
"Radio Glamorgan is supported by the Rotary Clubs of Cardiff - Serving Your Community"
[edit] Other services
Radio Glamorgan also provides a full outside broadcast experience equipped with DJs and Full Working Equipment for functions such as wedding Receptions and birthday parties.
