Radio Harrow wins at the National Hospital Radio Awards

Wednesday, 15th April 2020
Award

Anandi Shah and Hansa Varsani impress radio industry judges

Last night the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) live streamed the 2020 National Hospital Radio Awards.

The awards are held every year as part of the HBA Conference, which this year were due to be in Bolton, Greater Manchester. Due to Coronavirus the gala dinner and award ceremony were cancelled.

So member radio stations could still be recognised for the work they do, the organisers decided instead to stream the awards via YouTube and Facebook on Easter Monday.

Anandi Shah, from Saturday Brunch, won Bronze for Best Newcomer. The judges said Anandi was “a really promising presenter, with much to offer. She displays her intelligence engagingly in her content and questioning”.

Hansa Varsani, from the Mixed Masala Show came away with Bronze for Female Presenter of the Year. One of the judges said of Hansa, “Wow! What an incredibly positive and fun entry this was…Hansa has also mastered that one-to-one skill”

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Interview with Chris Stark

Monday, 13th April 2020

Here Chris talks about his journey from Radio Harrow (then Radio Northwick Park) to national radio, developing ideas, presenting, podcasting and the radio industry.

Chris Stark co-hosts with Scott Mills on BBC Radio 1 & BBC 5 Live and appears on ‘That Peter Crouch’ Podcast.

Radio Harrow, in support of the local community

Tuesday, 24th March 2020

During this difficult time, Radio Harrow would like to highlight all the community support services still active in and around Harrow & Brent.

If you are any of the following:

  • a local charity
  • a local business
  • an online service
  • a provider of community assistance

Please get in touch via studio@radioharrow.org, and we’ll see if we can help.

A reminder, you can find the latest information regarding Coronavirus via gov.uk/coronavirus

Radio Harrow & Coronavirus

Tuesday, 17th March 2020

Changes to our on-air output

As the current situation with COVID-19 has developed, there have been accelerated measures throughout the country in order to contain the spread of the virus. It is with in mind that the Trustees and Management Board have made the difficult decision to temporarily close all Radio Harrow facilities and activities. This means that all Radio Harrow studios, are off-limits to all members of the Charity. As a result we have suspended all live programmes on Radio Harrow. The station will however remain on air during this time.

We have not taken this decision lightly. It is based on updated advice and information from the Government, NHS and Public Health England. As the health and wellbeing of our members is our main priority, we feel this is the right decision.

As it stands, the station’s premises are closed until at least Monday 20th April 2020. We are keeping the guidelines under constant review, so this date may change.

Other ways you can hear our content

We will find ways to get new content from our presenters on air over the coming weeks. Radio Harrow will also continue to be active on social media including Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.

We will continue to upload podcasts via Mixcloud, Spotify and iTunes, so check back regularly for new content. In the meantime our back catalogue is readily available for you to listen to.

We are available on air all day, every day via radioharrow.org/player

Make sure you wash your hands, and follow the latest updates from the government and the NHS.

New Podcast for 2020!

Monday, 10th February 2020

David Reece begins a new monthly podcast series

Re-live the highlights of “The Reece Piece”.

Radio Harrow presents “David Reece’s Podcast Piece”, which this month features an interview with Laura De Schivanovits, a Mindset Coach from Wembley Park, along with plenty of other bits and pieces you may have missed  from the show.

Check it out below.

The Reece Piece airs each Tuesday evening between 8 – 9pm


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Brian Rose Interviews: Jack Lynes & Rabbi Dabba Smith

Friday, 24th January 2020

27th January marks the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau

Each year across the UK, thousands of people come together for Holocaust Memorial Day, to learn more about the past and take action to safeguard against the future.

Brian Rose meets the Director of Harrow’s commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day, Jack Lynes along with Rabbi Frank Dabba-Smith to present a unique insight into this dark period of human history.

To find out more, visit hmd.org.uk

This podcast is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

Brian Rose Interviews: Prof. Anthony Pinching of Music in Pinner

Thursday, 23rd January 2020

In our new podcast Brian Rose finds out more about chamber trio, Classic Rhythm

Brian Rose meets Music in Pinner’s Director, Professor Anthony Pinching.

They discuss Classic Rhythm, a trio for flute, piano & percussion who have played to sell-out audiences all over the UK . The group have also appeared at various festivals, music societies and arts venues.

They weave classical favourites, set alongside a wide variety of other pieces with a range of instruments including Marimba and Tam-Tams.

The group is composed of Royal Academy of Music prize winners Helen O’Connell, Adrian Sutcliffe and Chris Brannick, all of whom are prize-winners from the Royal Academy of Music.

Podcast is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

 

Get in touch with us!

Wednesday, 22nd January 2020
Thursday Night team

Thanks for seeking to get in touch with Radio Harrow. The methods you can use to reach us are shown below, depending on the nature of your inquiry.

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If you’re thinking of joining Radio Harrow, please complete our online application form.

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    Radio Harrow Nominated for 6 HBA Awards

    Wednesday, 1st January 2020
    Award

    Radio Harrow has been shortlisted for six awards at this year’s Hospital Broadcasting Association Awards 2020. The list of nominations were announced on New Years Day with the awards ceremony taking place on Saturday 28th March 2020 in Bolton.

    Radio Harrow’s weekend show Saturday Brunch received 2 nominations for Best Programme with Multiple Presenters and Best Newcomer for Anandi Shah, Richard Wyborn’s Nice & Easy got a nod for Best Specialist Music Programme and Hansi receives a nomination for Best Female Presenter.

    There were also Presenter nominations for Shrey Puranik and Laura Lindores. Listen to our nominations below on Spotify.






    The HBA is the national charity supporting and promoting hospital broadcasting within the UK. With over 200 stations and thousands of volunteers.


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    Radio Harrow’s 12 Charities Of Christmas

    Friday, 13th December 2019

    This Christmas, Radio Harrow will be highlighting individual local charities from the 12th-24th December on our social media channels and right here.


    DAY TWELVE: Tues 24th Dec – St Marks Foundation
    St Marks Foundation raises money for bowel disease research and education at St Mark’s Hospital, with the aim of creating a future free from the fear of bowel disease.
    To find out more https://www.stmarkshospitalfoundation.org.uk


    DAY ELEVEN: Mon 23rd Dec – Samaritans
    Christmas can be hard for some, Talk to Samaritans any time you like, in your own way, and off the record – about whatever’s getting to you. A totally confidential conversation with someone you don’t know can often feel easier.
    To find out more https://www.samaritans.org


    DAY TEN: Sun 22nd Dec – Rethink
    Rethink support thousands of people every year through our diverse range of mental health services and life-changing support groups. These are vital in helping people get through crises, live independently and recognise that they don’t have to face mental illness alone.
    To find out more visit https://www.rethink.org


    DAY NINE: Sat 21st Dec – Harrow MS Therapy Centre
    Harrow MS Therapy Centre supports people with multiple sclerosis to improve their quality of life through a range of therapies and support.
    To find out more visit https://harrowmscentre.co.uk


    DAY EIGHT: Friday 20th Dec – Harrow FoodBank
    Harrow FoodBank provides nutritionally balanced emergency food and support to local people who are referred to us in crisis.
    To find out more visit https://harrow.foodbank.org.uk


    DAY SEVEN: Thurs 19th Dec – The WISH Centre
    The WISH Centre provides confidential counselling for young people age 10-19 who self harm or have experienced sexual or domestic violence, abuse or neglect.
    To find out more visit https://thewishcentre.org.uk


    DAY SIX: Wed 18 Dec – Mind In Harrow
    Mind in Harrow supports people who experience emotional distress, providing the highest quality services, campaigning to improve, education and challenge stigma, ensuring the views of those with mental health difficulties are heard.
    To find out more visit www.mindinharrow.org.uk


    DAY FIVE: Tues 17 Dec – Macmillian
    Macmillan improves the lives of people affected by cancer. Providing practical, medical and financial support and push for better cancer care.
    To find out more visit macmillan.org.uk


    DAY FOUR: Mon 16 Dec – Harrow Mencap
    Harrow Mencap campaigns for equality for people with learning disabilities, their families and carers. Providing opportunity Prompting Change.
    To find out more visit https://www.harrowmencap.org.uk


    DAY THREE: Sun 15th Dec – AgeUK Harrow
    Age UK exists to serve the interests of all older citizens of the London Borough of Harrow from all walks of life and ethnic communities.
    To find out more visit https://www.ageuk.org.uk


    DAY TWO: Sat 14 Dec – St Lukes Hospice
    St Lukes Hospice Harrow care for people whose illnesses are no longer curable, enabling them to achieve the best possible quality of life during the final stages of their illness. Through in-patient unit, day care unit, as well as Hospice at Home Care.
    To find out more visit https://www.stlukes-hospice.org


    DAY ONE: Fri 13 Dec – Harrow Carers
    Harrow Carers provides services and support for carers of those in the community who are ill, frail or disabled.
    To find out more visit https://harrowcarers.org

    Follow us @radioharrow on Facebook, Twitter & Instagram with #RH12CharitiesofXmas

    Harrow Today: Team Wednesday’s Best Of November 2019

    Tuesday, 3rd December 2019

    Join the Wednesday Team for all their best bits from November 2019

    Talking about a Brain Tumour Charity event and handling stress.

    Going Places, with reviews of Serbia & the Pyrenees.

    A game of Branding & Monikers.

    Plus Dumb Pets, MTV Awards & ‘Scrooging’ Parties.

    The Podcast is also available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts

    Harrow Today Interview: Move for Movember

    Thursday, 21st November 2019
    Interview for Move for Movember

    Movember is about more than just growing a moustache

    The Tuesday night crew were joined by Todd, from The Gym Group in North Harrow.

    Speaking with David, Neal and Shrey, Todd explained how The Gym are getting behind the Movember movement with their own take on the charity campaign.

     

    Our podcasts are also available on Spotify


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