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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

Knitted Swimming Trunks Returns

Join us on BHBN Radio’s Morning Show in the next few weeks for a new extended daily dose of nostalgia as we look back at life in Birmingham in the 1950s and 60s through the eyes of a boy growing up at the time

Local author Andy Harper has written a book called “Knitted Swimming Trunks” in which he gives  an honest, painful but ultimately hopeful account of an ordinary boy living an ordinary life. It’s a  trip down memory lane but also an insight into the social history of Birmingham

You’ll hear about life in the Back to Backs of the City’s council estates, holidays in Weston super Mare as well as a very personal account of schooldays together  with some great music tracks from the time

BHBN Recommends Artist Lucy Shaw Live at Joe Joe Jim's Rednal

On Saturday 22nd February, singer-songwriter Lucy Shaw makes a welcome return to the Joe Joe Jim's stage with a fundraising show in aid of Neuroendocrine Cancer UK, a charity providing support, raising awareness, and offering resources for individuals affected by neuroendocrine cancer.

Lucy is a country/folk singer songwriter & guitarist who seeks to take her audience on a storytelling journey through her captivating lyrics, emotional songs and her strong passion for music and has performed at major UK festivals, in addition to performing at some legendary venues such as the Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, including CarFest and The Great British Folk Festival, etc. & opened the main stage for All Saints at Pub in the Park, Warwick. ​

Tipped as being “one of the top emerging acts in Birmingham”, BBC H&W’s featured artist, and earning multiple “BBC Track of the Week” titles, Lucy effortlessly leaves her audience with a smile on their face with her honest, captivating and clever lyrics and charming, confident nature out on stage.

Please support both Lucy and the important work of Neuroendocrine Cancer UK – you can find out more about their important work by vising their website here: www.neuroendocrinecancer.org.uk – and please note, entry is ‘pay on the door’ ONLY.

Lucy has also setup a Just Giving page – should you wish to make a donation, please visit: www.justgiving.com/page/lucy-shaw-1735732921006

Show Starts: 8.00pm | Ticket: £10.00 on the door (subject to capacity)

New Year - New You??

For most of us New Year’s resolutions come and go quickly. Take the fitness resolution for instance. Gyms will testify that there is a rush to join in early January. Many classes are overwhelmed with enthusiastic participants in brand new gym gear, but, barely eight weeks later many have fallen away. Life just seems to get in the way. The trouble with gym memberships is that many of us have times when we can’t go. Holidays, weekends away, dark nights, lethargy – I could go on… Plus the money – it’s so expensive! Well, I’ve got an answer to the gym conundrum and it also helps with your get up and go

Couch to 5k

YES RUNNING! (jogging for most of us). You can do it when you want to and pretty much where you want to, and it is FREE. The NHS COUCH TO 5K app is available to download and it really does have a little bit of magic…and I should know, I’ve road tested it for you. You can listen to me as I go through the basics and benefits of COUCH TO 5K in the first episode. Then listen in three instalments as I make my way from couch potato to being able to run non-stop for thirty minutes. I hope you’ll be inspired to join me!

Christmas Celebrations

At the BHBN Radio Christmas get together on Wednesday evening (4th Dec) there was a surprise presentation at BHBN Radio studios based at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital for two dedicated volunteers of over 40 years and also celebrating their milestone birthdays 70 years young. These guys have been friends for 45 years too. Congratulations David Horton Vice Chairman & Technical Controller and Colin Monnaf Programme Controller. - You really do go above and beyond. Proud of you both.Many Thanks go to Joy Bourne and Paul Stanley and a few for arranging this get together and keeping it a secret

Also on the 7th December BHBN Radio were so pleased to be at Claridge Place Care Home providing some musical entertainment at their Christmas Fayre.

And then we moved onto Heartlands Care Homes on the 23rd December 2023 to entertain the Residents there tpp

Volunteer Role Vacancies

*NEW*

BHBN Radio are looking for a Volunteer Request show Presenters for The Midland Metropolitan University Hospital in Smethwick. The Role involves collecting requests from patients & presenting a one hour show on Saturday between 1pm to 2pm
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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