As the crisp air heralds the arrival of the holiday season, the question of when to put up the Christmas tree often arises. The debate on the ideal timing for decking the halls has been a longstanding tradition, with no one quite agreeing a set date. While some enthusiasts embrace an early start to infuse their homes with festive cheer, others prefer a more measured approach. So, when is truly the best time to put up a Christmas tree?
Traditionally, there’s a widespread belief that Christmas decorations should adorn homes after Thanksgiving, marking the official start of the holiday season. However, in recent years, this conventional wisdom has been challenged by those who opt for an earlier start, sometimes even as soon as November 1st.
Ultimately, the “best” time to put up a Christmas tree is a matter of personal choice and circumstances. Whether it’s early November, after Thanksgiving, or closer to Christmas Eve, what truly matters is the joy, warmth, and togetherness that a decorated tree brings into homes.
Make sure to share your Christmas tree with us on @radioharrow on your socials!
With the temperatures on the rise, and the summer season well underway, we want to capture photographs of Harrow at its best and we need your help. All you need to do to get involved is share your best photos of Harrow sunsets on social media, mentioning Radio Harrow (@radioharrow) and using the hashtag #RHSummerSunsets. If you’re not on social media, you can still get in touch via emailing your photos to studio@radioharrow.org .
Please note: Radio Harrow may use any photos sent through in posts and content related to the #RHSummerSunsets campaign. Where possible, we will always endeavour to credit the photographer
Mental Health Awareness week is an annual event which encourages conversation about Mental Health so no one is left feeling that they cannot talk to others or seek help. This year’s theme is anxiety.
Some of our Harrow Today teams share their own stories and experiences in dealing with anxiety.
Opinion: Brewed Battle – Decaf vs Caffeine – By Andrew Bottcher
I’m sure you’ll agree that there is nothing better than a brew with breakfast. Especially on a Saturday morning, when the sun is out. It’s like a moment of calm to enjoy before starting the day.
Recently, I made the switch from regular caffeine to decaf for drinks like tea and coffee to help with my health, on advice from my GP. Initially, I thought that I’d be able to tell the difference and I wouldn’t get the same satisfaction as it’s caffeine counterpart. However, how wrong I was! From that first sip, I didn’t really notice the difference, the tea still tastes like tea.
According to research, decaf and regular caffeine drinks still give you the same benefits, such as reduced risk of diabetes so it’s a wonder why more coffee shops are not offering a decaf option for most drinks.
I’ve switched for over a year now and I do feel that I’ve noticed some great differences which have helped my day-to-day life. For instance, I don’t feel as tired after drinking caffeine as caffeine blocks the body’s natural tiredness hormone, giving you the ‘buzz’ of being awake, but then releasing tiredness back into your body once the caffeine wears off. Whereas decaf doesn’t block this, leading to regulated tiredness levels.
I’m not converting you to decaf, but simply sharing my own experiences of switching. What do you prefer in the battle of the brews? Let us know, join the conversation @radioharrow on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
For the first time, we are able to offer local businesses and charities a chance to purchase radio advertisements on Radio Harrow. As a radio station and a charity, we rely on the support of donations and grants to help us continue to provide our unique brand of award-winning Hospital Radio and community broadcasting.
We have TWO Advertising Options which we will provide the best coverage across our schedule at a competitive price.
Your adverts will play during the green part of the day. At Least 10 times each day
Find out more about Radio Harrow, our reach and our listeners with the 2021 Media Kit. Please read our Terms and Condition PDF to see if advertising is right for your business.
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Radio Harrow has been shortlisted for four awards at the Hospital Broadcasting Association Awards 2021. The award nominations were announced on Monday 1st March, and the awards set to take place remotely on Saturday 20th March.
Radio Harrow programme ‘The Shuffle’ has been nominated for ‘Best Station Promotion’, while daily segment ‘The Wall of Sound’ secured a nod in the ‘Specialist Music’ category.
‘The Shuffle’ airs weekdays at 10am and ‘The Wall of Sound’ at 4:30pm.
The station has also earned a nomination in the ‘Special Event’ category for Radio Harrow’s coverage of the Duck Pond Market, from last September in Gunnersbury Park.
Presenter Lydia June Meredith said: “We wanted to create something a bit different for our listeners and to showcase positivity and normality at a time of such uncertainty, even if we had to interview using selfie sticks to distance ourselves”.
Presenter Natascia Bernardi added “Being able to interview stalls owners and interact with the public after so much time in isolation made Live at The Duckpond Market so special for all of us involved”.
Radio Harrow are up against nine other stations to claim the highly coveted ‘Station Of The Year’ award.
Programme Manager Andrew Bottcher said: “I’m delighted that Radio Harrow has been nominated for four Hospital Broadcasting Awards! It’s a fantastic achievement for all volunteers at the station and I’m really proud that even during these difficult times, we can still produce top quality content for Harrow”.
The Duck Pond Market has been running since its creation in 2008 at the manor farm site in Ruislip, and specialises in interesting, local, ethical and sustainable shopping
This year the event expanded into Gunnersbury Park in Ealing.
Radio Harrow presenters Ben Punter, Natascia B and Lydia Meredith went along over the August Bank Holliday weekend to speak to the visitors and vendors at the market, to find out more about our local businesses and how they coped during Coronavirus.
Radio Harrow Podcasts are also available on Apple Podcasts
Hear how the Coronavirus restrictions have affected their daily lives,
the ways they’ve had to reinvent their business model to run effectively
and how they are supporting staff and key workers at Northwick Park Hospital.
This interview is also available on Apple Podcasts
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