Upgrading For The Future With
The National Lottery Community Fund

An Award Winning Radio Station

HBA Station of The Year 2019 2023 & 2024

For Birmingham Hospitals and the Community

RADIO DEDICATED TO SERVE
THE QUEEN ELIZABETH, BIRMINGHAM WOMENS, HEARTLANDS, SOLIHULL,
ROYAL ORTHOPAEDIC, GOOD HOPE SUTTON COLDFIELD & MIDLAND METROPOLITAN HOSPITALS

VE Day 80 at Heartlands Care Home

BHBN Radio were honoured to attend the Heartlands Care Home's VE Day Celebrations, to provide the musical entertainment. Trustees Dave Horton & Paul Stanley also member Shaz Hill and new intern Maisy Down in attendance. Heartland Care Home said.. 'On behalf of all the staff and residents a huge thank you to BHBN for providing music and memories for the VE day street party. It really was a wonderful event and made extra special from the input from BHBN Radio.

BHBN Radio Receive Lottery Grant

BHBN Radio have received a grant of £12,000 from the Lottery Community Fund . With the impending discontinuation of ADSL data lines later this year, it was felt we needed to upgrade to fibre cable to continue broadcasting to our Hospitals Patients and the Community.

Given that we are tenants of the UHB Trust, we are required to use their contractors for the installation of the cable some distance away from our studio, which incurred a total cost of nearly £8,000.

We were particularly concerned about the financial strain on our reserves, and it was proposed that we apply to the Lottery. Trustee & Presenter Joy Bourne and took responsibility for completing the forms and gathering all necessary information to ensure BHBN Radio's broadcasting future is secure.  

Joy is pictured in the centre with HBA President June Snowdon presenting the cheque with Callum McNicol of Heartbeat Magazines. Also in attendance David Elliott, Dave Horton & Paul Stanley at the HBA Gala Dinner, Leonardo Hotel, Hinckley.

Find Your Stride - Anytime, Anywhere

Couch to 5k

By Joy Bourne

Let’s face it—getting fit can feel overwhelming. We’ve all had those bursts of motivation: a new season, a fresh start, maybe even a new pair of trainers. But life has a funny way of getting in the way. Work gets busy. The weather turns. That expensive gym membership? It gathers dust faster than your running shoes.

So what if there was a way to move more, feel better, and boost your wellbeing—all without spending a penny?

Enter Couch to 5K. Yes, running! Or, let’s be honest, jogging (or even power walking) for most of us. The beauty of Couch to 5K is that it meets you where you are—literally. You don’t need a gym, a personal trainer, or any fancy equipment. Just a pair of comfortable shoes and a bit of time.

Created by the NHS, this free app is designed for beginners and gently builds you up to run for 30 minutes non-stop in just nine weeks. And it really works—I should know, I road-tested it myself.

What I love about Couch to 5K is that it’s achievable. You start with short bursts of running interspersed with walking, and before you know it, you’re going further, feeling stronger, and actually looking forward to your next session. Plus, the app lets you choose from a range of friendly voices to coach and encourage you—some familiar, some funny, all motivating.

And if you're not quite ready to commit to running just yet, you can even listen to my personal journey through the programme. I recorded three instalments for hospital radio as I went from complete beginner to someone who could run for a full half hour without stopping. It’s not just about fitness—it’s about confidence, headspace, and reclaiming a little bit of time for you.

So whether you’re walking around your local park, jogging through the streets of your neighbourhood, or pacing yourself along hospital corridors on your break—Couch to 5K could be your first step to feeling better in both body and mind.

Because sometimes, the smallest steps lead to the biggest changes

Goodbye to a true friend of BHBN

BHBN Radio are sorry to announce some sad news, Friend & Contributor of BHBN Mary Sandall. died peacefully on Wednesday 12th February at the grand age of 97. Mary had her own hour Bank Holiday shows and she regularly contributed to Donna Joseph's weekly Good Vibrations show with a chat and play a few of Mary's Favourites. Mary was dubbed England's oldest DJ by the local press some years ago, which lead to a cameo on the Jonathon Ross's Saturday Evening TV Show. RIP Mary

Volunteer Role Vacancies

*NEW*

BHBN Radio are looking for a Volunteer Request show Presenters for THE HEARTLANDS HOSPITAL. The Role involves collecting requests from patients & presenting a one hour show on Friday at either 4pm or 5pm
Living local to these hospitals or local to our studios at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital and own transport would be an advantage. To apply go to our recruitment page.

BHBN Radio have opportunities for Volunteer Ward Walkers to visit our two largest hospitals; The Queen Elizabeth Hospital and the new Midland Metropolitan University Hospital. Email hello@bhbn.net Ward Walkers visit the hospital wards promoting BHBN Radio distributing magazines and leaflets also encouraging Patients to download our Radio App whilst collecting requests and dedications for our radio shows.

We are also looking for a Volunteer Morning Show Presenter role for one of our 10am - Midday slots on Tuesday's or Thursdays For this Email hello@bhbn.net

Before applying please read through the Recruitment Page on our website www.bhbn.net For further information please email recruitment@bhbn.net.

Applicants should be over 18 years of age and would be subject to DBS checks and interview with the Hospital Volunteer Department.

Macmillan Cancer Information & Support Centres Launch at UHB Hospitals

Joining us at the studio were Sam Govier & Huma Subhan talking about support available at University Hospital Birmingham for cancer patients, their family, friends, and carers.

Information about the Support Centres can now be heard regularly during BHBN Radio's programmes

We are very fortunate here at UHB to have the Macmillan Cancer Information and Support Centres which are located our four hospital sites. The information on offer covers all aspects of the cancer journey, including pre-diagnosis, diagnosis and treatments, living with and beyond cancer, palliative and end of life care. Our free confidential drop-in service offers emotional support, information, practical and financial advice, and sign posting to self help and support groups.

We’re here to support you at any of our Cancer Information & Support Service centres, Monday -Friday, 8.30am to 4.30pm.

We can be found at the following locations:

• QE – Cancer Centre
• BHH – Oncology/Haematology Day unit, Midru
• Good Hope – Sheldon Unit
• Solihull Hospital – Oncology/Haematology Day unit

We offer:

• Cancer information
• Access to Complementary therapies
• Signpost to Counselling services.
• Financial support

• Telephone helpline
• Self Help & Support Groups
• Signposting to community services

Please remember no appointment is needed call in at your convenience.

If you would like to find out more about what we offer, please come and visit us at the hubs or contact us on 0121 371 3539 or email cancerinfo@uhb.nhs.uk.

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