The 2024 edition of Local Radio Day focussed on building bridges, and this year, the Radio Harrow team did just that with a day of live broadcasting to mark the occasion.
The day began with a special edition of the breakfast show, hosted by David Reece.
Shrey Puranik then broadcast a mid-morning show, Local Shreydio Day, during which Andrew Bottcher caught up with the organisers of Northolt’s Haunted House.
At midday, a Local Radio Day Team Show special aired, with live interviews with Sharon from Mums For Lungs, and Julian Lloyd, CEO of the regional branch of Age UK.
There was live coverage on social media throughout with Radio Harrow volunteers and members of the community alike sharing what local radio meant to them. We’ve included the videos from our official Instagram page below.
Friday 8th November marks Local Radio Day 2024, and Radio Harrow will be presenting a series of special shows to mark the occasion.
From the official Local Radio Day website:
This year the theme is Building Bridges. Radio is a powerful medium with the ability to bring people together. It connects its listeners to local news, events and acts as a platform for community groups.
You can listen to Radio Harrow anywhere in the world via our website. Just click the “Listen Live” button at the top of the page. You can also find us on the TuneIn mobile app, and if you have a smart speaker, you can tell it to ‘Play Radio Harrow’.
Radio Harrow’s Amrita spoke to Susan, from Parents For Future. They discuss the importance of climate action and take us on a tour of their most recent street party. To find out more, visit parentsforfuture.org.uk.
It is with great sadness that we share the heart-breaking news that Vic Moont, our dear friend and colleague passed away in the early hours of Friday 23rd August.
Vic gave a lifetime of service to Hospital and community radio and was an early and active member of Radio Northwick Park, including holding Trustee positions. Vic had a passion for Country music and Jazz, which he shared with others for many years broadcasting his Dixieland Country show, every Thursday.
Many of us will have fond memories of Vic as a broadcaster and friend, including his attendance at numerous HBA awards across the country, social events and fundraising activities. He will be deeply missed.
Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Add your stories, memories and condolences to our condolence page here.
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In our latest podcast, Amrita is joined by Chris, Curator at Heath Robinson Museum and Cliff, a trustee of the museum. In the interview, they talk about the process of putting together the new Micheal Rosen exhibition.
You can listen to the interview below:
Radio Harrow’s Tom and Amrita caught up with local author Micheal Rosen, discussing all things writing, inspiration as well as growing up in Pinner.
You can listen to the interview below:
Radio Harrow are proud to be involved in RoxyFest 2024.
We’ll be sharing details of our involvement nearer the event, which this year takes place on Sunday 15th September.
In the latest episode of Conversation Corner – Sabeeha is joined by Rachel Walters from End Child Poverty.
You can listen to the interview below.
The End Child Poverty
The End Child Poverty coalition was set up in 2003 to leverage the work of a wide range of groups all of whom shared the objective of eradicating child poverty in the UK.
The coalition has worked to inform the public about the causes and effects of child poverty; forge commitment between, and across, the public, private and voluntary sectors to end child poverty; and to promote the case for ending child poverty with Government.
Together with a group of youth Ambassadors we all believe that no child growing up in the UK should live in poverty.
Source: End Child Poverty Coalition
Gary Walker is joined by friend of the station, Nick DuGard where Nick reveals Wealdstone FC’s new management and plans for the season.
Radio Harrow attended the Pinn Medical Centre’s Health & Wellbeing Fair on Sunday 23rd June 2024.
The event, which took place at Love Lane during the afternoon included fun activities for all the family, along with a number of health and wellness stalls. Other participants included the local Fire Brigade, St Johns Ambulance, Patient’s Association, Carer’s group and many more.
The event was opened in person by the Mayor of Harrow, who was accompanied by the Mayoress.
You can view photos from the event below.
Have a local community event in Harrow, Brent or Ealing? We’d love to hear from you! Email us on events@radioharrow.org.
In this episode of Conversation Corner, Sabeeha is joined by Elizabeth Sullivan from Dementia UK – a charity supporting people living with dementia.
About Dementia UK
Dementia UK is the specialist dementia nursing charity that is there for the whole family, working towards a day where no one has to face dementia alone. Our specialist nurses, known as Admiral Nurses, provide life-changing advice and support, to anyone affected by dementia, whenever it is needed.
Every three minutes someone in the UK develops dementia. Today there are around 944,000 people living with dementia, (including 70,800 living with young onset dementia, where symptoms develop under the age of 65) and right now there are only around 400 Admiral Nurses to support them and their families. Compared to many of the most serious health conditions, specialist follow-up support for dementia is hard to get because it barely exists. This is a huge and growing crisis that needs urgent attention.
As diagnosis rates increase every year, we need radical change so families get the support they need. We need more specialist Admiral Nurses and we need better understanding and awareness of the reality of dementia. As the only UK-wide charity dedicated to specialist dementia nursing, we want every family to know we will be there to support them – for as long as they need.
-Source: Dementia UK
Radio Harrow will be present at the Pinn Medical Centre’s Health & Wellbeing Fair on Sunday 23rd June 2024.
The event takes place at 37 Love Lane from 2pm-5pm and includes fun activities for all the family, along with a number of health and wellness stalls. Other participants include the local Fire Brigade, St Johns Ambulance, Patient’s Association, Carer’s group and many more.
The event will be opened in person by the Mayor of Harrow, who will be accompanied by the Mayoress.
Radio Harrow will be at the event with our team of volunteers running an MC service, with speeches from participants throughout the event.
You can find our more information on the Pinn Medical Centre website.
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