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Highlights of

Our Magazine

Milton Keynes Hospital

Radio

05. Welcome from MK Hospital Radio’s

Chairman

06. Meet the MK HR Team

08. How to Tune in to MK Hospital Radio

09. Studio 2 is Officially Open!

10. Health & Wellness

11. Positivity; Soul Strivin’, Good Vibin’,

Maximum Healin’...

13. Back to Broadcast Basics

16- 17. MK HR’s LIVE 30!

19. Puzzle Time!

24- 26. MK HR’s Programme Schedule

27. 40 Years of Hospital Radio

29. What Did You Say You Do?

31. A Fully DIGITAL MK Hospital Radio

35. Porter by Day, Presenter by Night

39. Useful Contacts & Helpline Numbers

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WELCOME TO MILTON KEYNES HOSPITAL RADIO!

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We provide a 24 hour service with a wide

range of presenter-led and other prerecorded

programmes, details of which

are available on our website as well as

further on within this magazine.

If you have a particular choice of music

which isn’t catered for elsewhere in our

normal schedule then please contact us

so we can include this within one of our

request shows.

Dear Reader,

Hello and thank you for reading our

Hospital Radio magazine which we hope

tells you a little more about the service we

provide to the patients.

Hospital Radio has been a part of the

life of the hospital here in Milton Keynes

since 1984 with the aim of providing

entertainment and helping the recovery of

patients over the years.

Various studies have proved how music

is fundamental to developing well-being

to people and this is particularly the case

with those who are recovering from illness.

Our service continues to be run by a loyal

and hardworking band of volunteers who

not only produce and deliver programmes

over the radio but also take part in

fundraising events, plan and undertake

outside broadcasts, carry out ward visiting

and maintain our studios & broadcasting

equipment.

I take my hat off to all the members for

their dedication and devotion in making

your stay here in the hospital just a little

We would like to thank all those other

individuals and organisations who

support us by providing content for our

programmes, additional funding or simply

support us in our wider charitable aims.

Finally, if you feel you can bring something

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complete the application form on our

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Meet the

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Put a face behind the voice...

Nat

Rose-Marie Calder

John Creasey

Rick Owen

Sarah-Jayne Collins

Phil Thexton

Alan Clarke

Harry Brighton

Claudette Brooker

Dean Carroll

Donna Edgell

Simon Balkwill

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Three years ago, Vice Chairman Martin

Thorpe came to the committee with a

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studio within the same space we currently

occupied.

His proposal involved raising

approximately thirty thousand through

sponsors, donations and fundraising. It

seemed like an impossible feat – however

nothing is too much for MKHR.

The following three years were full of

challenges and obstacles as we worked

hard to entirely redesign the layout of our

studio and offi ces.

Our main wall was knocked down and

moved to give us approximately a foot

more room. This was the only part of Studio

2 that was outsourced to a contractor.

Our volunteers built an internal wall,

painted and wallpapered, installed

windows, sourced the mod cons needed

for the studio and even built computers

from scratch in order to keep the quality

high but the cost low. The second studio

has truly been a labour of love.

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STUDIO 2 IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!

Opening for our second studio. Our

massive celebration was attended by some

of our wonderful donors; including Asda’s

community champion Suzanne, HBA

treasurer Mike Sarre and Senior Members

Andrew Hough and Phil Blacklaw.

As our Grand Opening was happening

alongside Live30, our guests were able to

watch Martin present the fi nale live from

our second studio.

The opening was a monumental occasion

for the volunteers who have given their

time to the studio; none more than Vice

Chairman Martin Thorpe who has been

the driving force behind the project.

Many evenings and weekends have been

spent in the studio; building, decorating,

creating and tidying the studio to make it

look fantastic.

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Positivity - Soul Strivin’, Good Vibin’

Maximum Healin’

A negative and a negative make a

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a negative. But a positive and a positive

make a positive.

We all know this about simple maths

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positives alone will make positives” thing is

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in life entirely!

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into how being optimistic and thinking

generally good thoughts improves your

recovery in both physical and mental

health matters.

It’s hard though to fi nd any statistics on

fi ndings as it’s such a subjective study

topic. Something that I did read though,

that I feel gives a good measure of how

our thoughts and outlook can have an

impact on our overall being, is this:

“When we know someone who is always

smiling, happy, and who we think ‘has

everything’, we immediately think they’ve

fallen into fortune or have simply been

lucky in life. But what we never see is

that, perhaps, they have ‘everything’, good

fortune and wellbeing BECAUSE they’re

always smiling and happy”.

That’s why Hospital Radio is so important.

It takes listeners minds off whatever

By Dean Carroll

situation they’re in and therefore rid them of

any boredom or worry-induced emotions,

feelings and thoughts. With those aside,

recovery can only be improved and that

wellbeing restored to maximum levels.

“But any radio can do that!” I hear you

cry. Well yes, you would be right, but the

difference with us at Hospital Radio is

that we’re close to you. We’re in the same

building, maybe our studio’s even under

or above your bed (you would never know

unless I’m in and cranking up the volume

to Bruce Springsteen, Fat Freddy’s Drop

or Years & Years!).

We’re from your community and we’ve

all been treated in this hospital. This

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Radio!

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to your quivering ear drums that’ll fl ick that

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Deep in the dusty archives, behind the CDs

and vinyl, is our old broadcast equipment.

This consists of dual CD players, faders and

an outlet for the microphone. That’s it.

It has sat collecting dust for a little while,

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that Vice Chairman Martin Thorpe uses for

soccor site.

This is not a bad thing, the updated equipment

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produce more in-depth shows. However,

when we were presented with an opportunity

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Radio

30 Hours of LIVE Broadcasting

Helping Keep MKHR On-Air

At 10am on Saturday 5th October 2019;

Tina, Dean and Sarah-Jayne launched

Live30. The annual marathon, started

by the late Bob Pring six years ago,

consists of thirty continuous hours of live

broadcasting.

Our presenters are not allowed off air at

any point until 4pm the following afternoon,

even through the night.

During the 30 hours, listeners were treated

to a whole variety of shows. Love songs,

breakfast shows, disco, funk, soul and

even audiobooks (read live) were featured

over the thirty hours.

Throughout the shows, we accepted

requests from patients within the hospital

and online listeners – even as far as

America. In addition to our presenters in

the studio, Vice Chairman Martin Thorpe

brought you all the action from StadiumMK,

as the MK Don’s took on Burton.

Unfortunately, the magic of Live30 didn’t

transfer to the match and the Don’s lost 3

– 0.

The marathon is not just fun, but helps us

to raise crucial funds for the station. Each

of our volunteers asked their friends, family

and work colleagues to sponsor their time

slot, each trying to raise the most and outdo

their previous years fundraising total.

As we receive no outside funding, it is the

generosity of donors which keeps us able

to broadcast daily.

We finished our thirty hour marathon

broadcast with two hours in the foyer of the

hospital. Armed with magazines, yellow

buckets and tins of chocolate, we spoke to

all the visitors who came to the hospital.

Along with the fantastic sponsorship each

volunteer collected for their hard work,

generous visitors dropped £78 worth of

change into the buckets. Every single penny

raised goes towards the improvement and

continuation of our station – a huge THANK

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ROCKING OUT TO RAISE MONEY!

For the past few years, we have

collaborated with the MK Rock Choir to

bring you a night of fantastic live music.

This is broadcast to you live and then

repeated throughout the year so you don’t

miss out. We always set the bar high,

wanting you to have such a good time that

you forget you are in the hospital even

momentarily, but this year the MK Rock

Choir outdid themselves.

We moved from the All Saints Church in

Bletchley to Kents Hill Secondary School

auditorium and, as the show started we

could see why. There was not an empty

seat in the room, friends and family of the

rock choir coming to see this amazing

show.

Lizzie Deane and her incredible singers

treated us to thirty minutes of upbeat

music, each song met with a round of

applause so loud that we had to turn the

microphones down.

hospital radio and the MK Rock Choir),

who had an incredible surprise. A member

of the Rock Choir named Linda had been

talking to HSBC who agreed to double the

money raised taking our title to £1210.

Clearly it is the season of giving as

another member, who would like to remain

nameless, donated another £200 to the

cause.

We were overwhelmed with the generous

nature of each and every person who has

donated. Every single penny of the £1,410

will go towards keeping the station on air

and creating content that makes you forget

where you are – even if for a little while.

All the Volunteers from Milton Keynes

Hospital Radio would like to say a BIG

THANK YOU to the Milton Keynes Rock Choir

for all of your support and generosity!

On top of providing the patients at the

hospital with an incredible live show,

members of the Rock Choir and Hospital

Radio Volunteers each donated a prize to

be raffl ed off to raise money.

So much was donated that it took over

four different tables and over six hundred

pound was raised on the door.

As the night came to an end, I was

approached by Jeff (both a member of

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Programme Schedule

Programme Schedule

For your listening pleasure


Requests: 01908 690 505

Email requests to: studio@mkhrs.org.uk

Web: www.MKhrs.org.uk

Weeknight Shows

00:00 - 10:00 - 24 Hour Music - Automated

21.00 - 23.00 - Late Night Music

23.00 - 00.00 - In Concert

Photo above: (left to right):

Martin Thorpe, Claudette Brooker, Tina Collins,

Phil Yates and Sarah-Jayne Collins.

PLEASE NOTE: Schedule correct at time of print. Visit our

website www.mkhrs.org.uk for up-to-date schedule details.

MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

10:00 - 11:00 The A to Z of Pop - Richard Smith

12:00 - 14:00 Something Soulful with Claudette Brooker

14:00 - 15:00 Radio Scooby with Capain Bill Sharkie

14:00 - 16:00 Something Soulful with Claudette Brooker

15:00 - 16:00 The Comedy Hour with Ray Oxley

16:00 - 17:00 Sunnyside of the Street with Ken Anton

17:00 - 18:00 Classical Hour with Andy Scott Golden Years

18:00 - 19:00 Lets hear it for the girls with Jeff Drake

19:00 - 20:00 Disco and Dance with Simon Balkwill

20:00 - 21:00 The Request Show

10.30 - 11.30 Theatre and Film Songs with Lesley Worton

12.00 - 14.00 Tuesday Magazine Show with John Newton

14.00 - 15.00 The Comedy Hour with Ray Oxley

15.00 - 16.00 Sunnyside of the Street with Ken Anton

16.00 - 17.00 Classical Hour with Andy Scott

17.00 - 18.00 Golden Years

18.00 - 19.00 The A to Z of Pop

19.00 - 20.00 The Rick Owen show with Rick Owen

20.00 - 21.00 The Request Show

12.00 - 14.00 Wednesday Magazine Show with Jeff Drake


15.00 - 16.00 Sunnyside of the Street with Ken Anton



18.00 - 19.00 Wednesday Night Toe Tappers

with Donna Edgell

19.00 - 20.00 The Phil Thexton Show with Phil Thexton

20.00 - 21.00 The Request Show

Tina Collins

Rick Owen

Jeff Drake

Phil Thexton

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FRIDAY THURSDAY

10.00 - 12.00 - Wednesday Magazine Show with Jeff Drake

12.00 - 13.00 - Radio Scooby with Captain Bill Sharkie

13.00 - 14.00 - Music Box

14.00 - 15.00 - The Comedy Hour with Ray Oxley

15.00 - 16.00 - Sunnyside of the Street with Ken Anton

16.00 - 17.00 - Classical Hour with Andy Scott

17.00 - 18.00 - Golden Years

18.00 - 19.00 - The Music Box with Alan Clarke

19.00 - 20.00 - Retro Show with Tina Collins

20.00 - 21.00 - The Request Show

10.00 - 11.00 - The Wonderful World of Disney with Lesley Worton

11.00 - 12.00 - Morning Music

12.00 - 13.00 - Radio Scooby with Captain Bill Sharkie

13.00 - 14.00 - Music Box

14.00 - 15.00 - The Comedy Hour with Ray Oxley

15.00 - 16.00 - Sunnyside of the Street with Ken Anton

16.00 - 17.00 - Classical Hour with Andy Scott

17.00 - 18.00 - Golden Years

18.00 - 19.00 - The A to Z of Pop

19.00 - 20.00 - Weekend Warm Up with Martin Thorpe

20.00 - 21.00 - The Request Show


Radio

Richard Smith


Programme Schedule

Programme Schedule

Programme Schedule

For your listening pleasure


Requests: 01908 690 505

Email requests to: studio@mkhrs.org.uk

Web: www.mkhrs.org.uk

SATURDAY

00.00 - 08.00 24 Hour Music

08.00 - 10.00 Good Vibes Show with Dean Carroll

11.00 - 12.00 Morning Music

12.00 - 13.00 Lunchtime Music

13.00 - 18.00 Sports Saturday

18.00 -19.00 The A to Z of Pop

19.00 - 23.00 Weekend Music

23.00 - 00.00 In Concert

Dean Carroll

SUNDAY

00.00 - 09.00 24 Hour Music

09.00 - 11.00 Breakfast on Broadway

with Sarah-Jayne Collins

11.00 - 12.00 Morning Music

12.00 - 14.00 Rose Marie on Sundays

with Rose Marie


15.00 -16.00 Sunnyside of the Street with Ken Anton



18.00 - 19.00 The A to Z of Pop

19.00 - 23.00 Weekend Music

23.00 - 00.00 In Concert

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Hopefully starting Feb 2020 and running through to the end of

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40 Years of Hospital Radio

Alan Clarke

from the Manchester clubs of City and United.

I was also record librarian and treasurer.

Also at Radio Cavell I would spend most of

my Saturday nights doing mobile disco’s for

the Station raising necessary funds. Over

the year’s I have done Weddings, 18th and

21st Birthdays along with Doctors, Police and

Councillors balls.

I started Hospital Radio in Oldham at Radio

Cavell in 1979, initially I went along as a

Venture Scout with a friend and we were

working towards our Community Badge.

I assisted on a Friday Night visiting the

wards and handing out Bingo tickets so that

the patients could take part in Radio Bingo.

Eventually I left the Scouts but continued

with the Hospital Radio. In time I took over

the Friday Night Bingo show, and became a

Radio Bingo caller, legs 11 and clickety click

and all that!!

During my time at Radio Cavell I presented the

Saturday afternoon Sports programme for 5

years which featured the home Commentary

from Oldham Athletic and half time reports

In 1985 I moved to Slough due to a change

in job and initially joined Radio Wexham in

Slough but could not commit the time due

to study requirements and in 1986 moved

to Leighton Buzzard and then joined Milton

Keynes Hospital Radio.

I started at Milton Keynes Hospital Radio

on a Tuesday evening and then moved to a

Wednesday night and for the last few years

have been presenting between 6pm and

7pm on a Thursday Night. In 2000 I became

a Trustee and Secretary of the organisation.

Hospital Radio gives me the opportunity to

enjoy listening to music and hopefully the

music I play (which is generally for the 70’s

and 80’s) make somebody who is not in the

best place smile.

Best Wishes,

Alan Clarke

M

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A Blast from the Past...

By Tina Collins

I have been presenting the Retro Show,

currently on a Thursday evening, for

almost a decade. It’s more than just a

show for me, it’s something I genuinely

love doing.

I like to bring some of the older tunes to

the listening audience because, for me,

it’s like inviting my friends around to listen

to some good music and having a bit of a

chat. The only thing missing is the drink

and nibbles.

The show fl ies by, with some fun trivia

questions along the way and a bit of a

discussion around past events thrown

in too. I hope the hour of nostalgia puts

a smile on the patients faces and has

hopefully provided some respite from

focusing on their recovery.

I have been a Milton Keynes Hospital

Radio presenter for over 8 years and enjoy

meeting the patients, whether over the

phone or in person.

As a regular participant at the Outside

Broadcast events, which are normally

lively and interactive, it is great to see the

pleasure we bring to the families visiting

as well, the smile on their faces when we

tell them we will happily surprise their sick

relative with a song and a shout out makes

it so worth it.

So if you fi nd yourself an in-patient, or are

visiting a loved one, keep your eyes on the

MKHRS website www.mkhrs.org.uk for a

list of events and I look forward to seeing

you there!

Best Wishes to the Patients’, Staff & Volunteers,

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Radio

What Did You Say You Do?

By Rose-Marie

When I was a young child and I was asked

‘what do you want to do when you grow

up?’ My answer changed daily. However

my Sunday morning show, ‘Rose Marieon-Sundays’

has given me the opportunity

to indulge in my childhood fantasy.

So what connection does being a volunteer

for Milton Keynes Hospital Radio have to

do with my childhood dreams?

My husband has been in and out of the

MKUH as a patient for the last 8 years.

If he was in the hospital on Saturdays,

I could count on him listening to the MK

Don’s game via the Hospital Radio.

My fi rst thought was ‘Milton Keynes has

a radio station?’ Several weeks later, I

was networking at a speakers’ conference

and met a woman who had just won the

Presenter of the Year Award at the Hospital

Broadcasting Association Awards. We

chatted about the organizations and her

role.

The next time I visited my husband at the

hospital. Milton Keynes Hospital Radio’s

Chairperson, Phil Yates and several

volunteers were in the MKUH lobby

soliciting for donations and explaining their

organization. When fate hits you for the

third time, you know you better answer!

I applied to be part of MKHRS. Tina and

Sarah-Jayne took me under their wing and

instructed me, not only on how to manage

the technical aspect of the job, but the

interaction with patients.

Most people do do not not wish wish to be to in be the in

hospital. the hospital. Nor do they Nor wish do to they be separated wish to

from be separated their family and from friends. their The family Monday and

th friends. Friday Monday MKHRS through Presenters Friday visit MKHRS the

wards, Presenters giving visit the patients the wards, the opportunity giving the

to patients think of the other opportunity things besides to think medicines of other

and things being besides alone. They medicines discuss songs and being and

artists alone. and They who discuss patients songs wish to and dedicate artists

their and song who for patients our weeknight wish to request dedicate show. their

song for our weeknight request show.

After working several months on MKHRS

with my husband being a patient on a

regular basis, I noticed that early Sunday’s

was when there were fewest visitors.

From this observation, the concept for

‘Rose Marie-on-Sundays’ was born.

Once I thought about presenting a Sunday

show, what should I do as a show topic?

From the fi rst time I mentioned that I was a

radio presenter, I had people tell me... ‘You

should talk to this person’ or ‘You should

talk to that person’. So I did AND I found

them all interesting – and Rose Marie on

Sundays was born.

The common factor amongst my guests is

that they are passionate about their fi eld of

interests. Whether it be how to write books

and get them published, the passion of ice

cream and baking cakes, photography,

poetry and so many more.

This is ‘Rose Marie on-Sundays’ third year

and there are so many more people to

be interviewed. I may not be a singer or

photographer or politician, but I can learn

what it would be like if I was one!


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In 2015, MNT released a study by the

Brunel University suggesting that music

could reduce pain and anxiety in patients.

“By analyzing 72 randomized

“By analyzing 72 randomized controlled

controlled trials involving more than

trials involving more than 7,000 patients

7,000 patients who received surgery,

who received surgery, researchers found

researchers found those who were

those who were played music after their

played music after their procedure

procedure reported feeling less pain and

reported feeling less pain and anxiety

anxiety than those who did not listen to

than those who did not listen to music,

music, and they were also less likely to

and they were also less likely to need

need pain medication.”

pain medication.”

From years of talking to patients, both a

mix of long term and short term, we know

that being in the hospital can be a time

fi lled with boredom, anxiety and loneliness.

Impressive changes have happened

around the hospital over the last few years;

Costa, Subway and a shop were built in

the brand new reception amongst others.

Our teams started to notice more and more

of you were walking around the hospital

grounds; going for coffee at Costa, a lunch

at Subway or simply sitting in the hospital

grounds getting some fresh air and time

away from the wards.

MKHR went through some great changes

to. In addition to building Studio 2 (see

our article Grand Launch of Studio 2),

our show list has increased meaning we

are not only presenting live shows every

weekday evening, but throughout the day

and even at weekends.

entertainment twenty four hours a day,

seven days a week – even during the

holidays.

We didn’t want you to be stuck in your

hospital bed but, at the same time, we

don’t want you to miss your favourite

show which is why MKHR is now FULLY

DIGITAL.

All you need is a device that can connect

to the internet; such as a phone, tablet or

laptop. Then just pop over to our website

and click ‘Listen Live’.

It also means you can take us with you

wherever you go. Whether you want to

walk the corridors outside the labour ward,

have a drink at Costa or sit in the courtyard

taking in the sunshine and blocking

the world out, you can just plug your

headphones in and get lost in the music.

Our new Facebook and Twitter pages help

you keep up to date with our programme

schedules, outside broadcasts and special

events like Live30 and the Rock Choir

event.

While you are getting ready to tune in to

us, pop over and give us a like to make

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Porter by day, Presenter by night!

We all put in the hours at

work; sometimes we’ll be

clock watching, counting

down the minutes until we

can get home for dinner,

other times we might be

thinking about the overtime

we’ll get as we stay behind to

finish off that one final task.

Not many of us though would

willingly stay behind and give

our time for free. However,

that’s what volunteering is all about, spending your free time

helping others. By volunteering for Milton Keynes Hospital radio,

you’ll have so much to gain as well as give.

Porter by day, Presenter by night!

By Helen Thain

We all put in the hours at work; sometimes

we’ll be clock watching, counting down the

minutes until we can get home for dinner,

other times we might be thinking about the

overtime we’ll get as we stay behind to

fi nish off that one final task.

Phil doesn’t just volunteer at MKHR, he works here at the hospital

too! When he’s not ferrying patients back and forth between the X-

Ray department, setting up ultrasounds and other treatments,

you’ll find him spinning the decks with the Friday Night Request

team or presenting his own show, aptly titled ‘The Phil Thexton

Show’.

Many people are surprised that Hospital Radio still exists and that’s

no surprise really. With the technology and entertainment that’s

now available at our finger tips, who needs a radio station based in

the hospital? That’s certainly the case for Phil who worked here for

seven years before finally joining the ranks of our amazing

volunteer after seeing the posters outside our studio door.

Not many of us though would willingly

stay behind and give our time for free.

However, that’s what volunteering is all

about, spending your free time helping

others. By volunteering for Milton Keynes

Hospital Radio, you’ll have so much to

gain as well as give.

The thing that ultimately makes us stand out, that puts us above

YouTube or national radio stations? We know EXACTLY where our

audience is. You are minutes away from our studio door, just along

the corridor. We don’t have to go far to talk to you, learn more

Phil doesn’t just volunteer at MKHR, he

works here at the hospital too! When

he’s not ferrying patients back and forth

between the X-Ray department, setting up

ultrasounds and other treatments, you’ll

fi nd him spinning the decks with the Friday

Night Request team or presenting his own

show, aptly titled ‘The Phil Thexton Show’.

Many people are surprised that

Hospital Radio still exists and that’s no

surprise really. With the technology and

entertainment that’s now available at our

fi nger tips, who needs a radio station

based in the hospital?

That’s certainly the case for Phil who

worked here for seven years before

fi nally joining the ranks of our amazing

volunteers, after seeing the posters

outside our studio door.

The thing that ultimately makes us

stand out, that puts us above YouTube


Radio

or national radio stations? We know

EXACTLY where our audience is. You

are minutes away from our studio door,

just along the corridor. We don’t have to

go far to talk to you, learn more about you

and grab your attention. However, with a

constantly revolving audience, keeping

our visibility up is hard work.

That’s why volunteers like Phil are so vital

to MKHR. Not only does he play fantastic

music, tell local stories and host guests

on the Phil Thexton Show but, perhaps

more importantly, he is also out on the

wards every week. He likes chatting to

patients, to play them tracks which invoke

memories that put a smile on your faces

throughout your stay and just ensuring

– for the duration of their request – their

worries go away. When you ask Phil

what he likes most about volunteering for

MKHR, he says:

“Community”. It is hardly surprising to

know Phil’s not just talking about the

volunteers; but the patients, doctors

and nurses too. We all have the same

goal: to help you feel better.

You get so much back from your time and

commitment to the station; not just the

instant fi xes such as the smiles on patients

faces, but personal too. For Phil, MKHR

has given him more confi dence than he

has had before. When he fi rst started,

he was happy to take the back seat and

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presents his own shows, approaching

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Recipe Corner by Nutrigenics

INGREDIENTS

1 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

1 Medium Onion – chopped

1 Large Carrot – chopped

2 Sticks Celery – fi nely sliced

3 Cloves Garlic – minced

2” Ginger – peeled and grated

1 Small Sweet Potato – peeled and chopped

1 Red Pepper – de-seeded and chopped

400g tin Chopped Tomatoes

3 Tbsp Tomato Puree

400g Tin Cannellini, Kidney Beans

or Chick Peas.

1 Litre Chicken/Vegetable Stock

Handful of Kale / Spinach – chopped

Handful Peas (can be frozen)

100g Whole-Wheat Spaghetti – broken into bits

or any other pasta of choice.

2 tsp Flat-Leaf Parsley

METHOD

Heat Olive Oil in large lidded pan.

Gently cook Onion, Carrot, Celery, Garlic, and

Ginger for 15 mins until softened.

Add Sweet Potato, Red Pepper, Tomatoes,

Puree, Beans & 1 Litre Stock.

Cover with a lid and bring to the boil, then

simmer for 15 mins.

Add Kale /Spinach, Peas & Pasta and simmer

until the Pasta is cooked.

Add Parsley and stir through.

Season to taste with pepper and serve with

crusty seeded wholemeal bread.

If you like things a little spicy, add ¼ tsp

Cayenne powder to the stock.

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have to hand can be added to this dish too.

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Sudoku #2

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S, Sugababes, T, The Temptations, U, U2, V, Frankie Valli, W, Kim Wilde, X, The X-Factor, Y, The Yardbirds, Z, The Zutons.

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ANSWERS TO THE A TO Z OF POP MUSIC QUIZ:

A, Appleton, B, The Beach Boys, C, Dave & Ansil Collins, D, Detroit Emeralds, E, Electric Light Orchestra.,

3 2 4

1 8 2 6


The A to Z of Pop Music Quiz

On MK Hospital Radio

By Richard Smith

www.theatozofpop.co.uk

The A to Z of Pop on


is broadcast on:

Monday from 10- 11:00

Tuesday 18- 19:00, Friday 18- 19:00

Saturday 18- 19:00 & Sunday 18- 19:00

A. Which A was the name of a group formed

by former All-Saints sisters Nicole and Natalie?

B. Which B had a UK number 2 hit in 1966

with the song “God Only Knows”?

C. Which Jamacian C duo took the song

“Double Barrell” to the top of the UK charts

during the fi rst two weeks of May 1971?

D. “Feel The Need In Me” was a 1973, UK

number 4 hit for which D?

E. Jeff Lynne, Roy Wood, Bev Bevan,

Hugh McDowell, Richard Tandy,

Andy Craig, Wilf Gibson and Bill Hunt were the

original members of which E?

F. Which F group led by singer Eddi Reader

wanted to “Find My Love” in 1988?

G. Which G group consisting of Peter Cox and

Richard Drummie were saying “Don’t Look

Down” in 1985?

H. What H was the daughter of soul singer

Cissy and the Cousin of Dionne Warwick?

I. Which Spanish I wanted to “Escape” during

2002?

J. Which J consisted of Paul Weller, Bruce

Foxton and Rick Buckler?

K. Which K was famous for removing his jeans

in a TV commercial, but also had the hit “Each

Time You Break My Heart” in the charts?

L. Which X factor winning L had the song

“Footprints In The Sand” in 2008?

M. “Do Wah Diddy Diddy” was a 1964 UK

number one hit for which M?

N. Taken from the album Sunny Side Up, what

N had a hit with “10 Out Of 10”?

O. “Deep Purple” was a 1976 hit for which

brother/sister O?

P. Which P duo were “Flamboyant” during

2004?

Q. John Deacon was the bass player for which

Q group?

R. “2-4-6-8- Motorway” was a big hit for who

back in 1977?

S. Which S girl group had the song “Freak Like

Me” in the UK charts in 2002?

T. Which Motown ‘T’ group consisted of Eddie

Kendricks, Otis and Paul Williams, Melvin

Franklin and David Ruffi n?

U. Which U went to number one with

U. Which went to number one with

“Discotheque” in 1997?

V. Which V was born Francis Castellucio and

had many hits in his own right as well as with

the Four Seasons?

X.

W.

Matt

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Cardle, Louisa

of 60s

Johnson

pop superstar

and Steve

Marty

Brookstein

what W had

have

a string

all won

of hits

what

in her

X?

own right

during the 80s and 90s?

X. Matt Cardle, Louisa Johnson and Steve

Brookstein have all won what X?

Y. Which Y recorded “Evil Hearted You” in

1965?

Z. “Why Won’t You Give Me Your Love” was a

2006 hit for what Liverpool-based Z group?


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