Volunteer Award

Volunteer Of The Year Awards

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Did you know that Nottingham University Hospitals has approximately 1,000 volunteers that help out in so many ways?

Those friendly faces that meet and greet you at the entrances of the hospitals, Ward meal time volunteers, Touch point cleaners, Gardeners and so many, many more.

They provide a valuable and much needed contribution to the the hospital, patients and staff.

The Volunteer of the Year award celebrates one of our volunteers that has gone the extra mile. Nominations can be submitted by both patients, volunteers and staff, and can be for any of our volunteers.

Nominations are open until August when they will be reviewed by external judges.

If you want to say thank you to any of the NUH Volunteers then use the button below to link through to the nomination form on the hospital website.

Winners will be announced in September.

 

Nominate a volunteer for an award
Lets Get Together

Let’s Get Together – Coming Up

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Join Norman Ross on Tuesdays at 17:00 for Let’s Get Together.

Loads of facts, information about the weeks selected artist or band.

Coming Up – 

  • 13/07/2021 - ABC
  • 20/07/2021 - Elton John
  • 27/07/2021 - Lady Gaga
  • 03/08/2021 - Beyonce
  • 10/08/2021 - Queen

See the full show schedule – Here

NHR depends on the generosity of the general public in order to provide our service. Big or small. Regular or one off. They all make a massive difference.

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My Favourite Song

My Favourite Song

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Have you ever wondered what music celebrities listen to? Do they have the same favourites as you?

 

Here at NHR, We have the answer to this question!

 

Thanks to Richard Smith (The A to Z of Pop, NHR Sports commentary) and his mate Matthew Rolland of Hospital Radio Reading, we can bring you ‘My Favourite Song’.

It’s the show where the celebs introduce their favourite songs.

In the first part of this occasional show, find out what the following celebs (And More) listen to.

  • Joanna Lumley
  • Bobby Davro
  • Victoria Derbyshire
  • Simon LeBon
  • Sophie Ellis-Bextor 

Tune into NHR this Sunday at 12:00 for ‘My Favourite Song’

NHR depends on the generosity of the general public in order to provide our service. Big or small. Regular or one off. They all make a massive difference.

Concert Singer

In Concert – July 2021

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Yes, We have more 1 hour concerts for you in July with our ‘In Concert’ series. Each Wednesday at 22:00.

Concerts in July are – 

  • 07/07/2021 - Ben E King
  • 14/07/2021 - Bette Midler
  • 21/07/2021 - Blondie
  • 28/07/2021 - Billy Joel

Join us and sing along (Quietly!) to your favourite artists..

NHR depends on the generosity of the general public in order to provide our service. Big or small. Regular or one off. They all make a massive difference.

Music And Memories

Music And Memories Presented by HRH the Prince of Wales

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HRH The Prince of Wales thanks hospital radio volunteers

His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, has recorded a special programme to say thank you to volunteers of hospital, health and wellbeing radio stations for their work in keeping communities connected and patients entertained during the Coronavirus pandemic.

The programme, Music & Memories with HRH The Prince of Wales, which will be broadcast across member stations of the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) on Sunday 4th July 2021 at 12:00 noon features some of The Princes favourite tracks, from artists including The Three Degrees; Diana Ross; Barbara Streisand and Edith Piaf to name but a few.

In the programme, The Prince of Wales highlights the work volunteers from HBA members have done over the last year, explaining that the role of hospital radio has been even more important during these current times, providing an invaluable service to patients, staff and families and reminisces on key life memories where music plays a significant role.

His Royal Highness’s thanks was also extended to NHS Staff and volunteers across the country, with The Prince citing he has been

“profoundly impressed by the dedication shown by NHS staff, marvelling time and time again at the sheer resilience and indomitable spirit shown by everyone throughout the pandemic”.

Grant McNaughton, Chairman of the association commented:

“The Hospital Broadcasting Association represents over 180 local radio stations delivering entertainment, information and health and wellbeing services to healthcare users across the UK, whether in hospital or the wider community. To express his gratitude to the army of dedicated hospital radio volunteers and their listeners, HRH The Prince of Wales, has offered to share his favourite music and his memories associated with each choice. We are exceptionally grateful for HRH The Prince of Wales to recognise the dedication to volunteers across the UK who have continued to assist healthcare providers throughout these difficult times. Local dedicated and focussed entertainment provided to hospital and healthcare patients has and remains an exceptionally important part of recovery and recuperation. Sometimes unrecognised, raising the awareness of hospital, health and wellbeing radio as a key provider to the community is a challenge, but for our stations dedication and their services to be recognised by HRH is truly amazing and we are beyond grateful for his support.”

Ian Pinnell, HBA Communications Executive added:

“We’re grateful to The Prince of Wales for recording this special programme for our member stations. We’ve seen first hand the outstanding work our member stations and their volunteers have done during these extraordinary times and we’re sure listeners will enjoy this programme and its eclectic mix of music”

The show can be heard on NHR, via the Hospedia system, My-Tuner-Radio and online at NHRadio.org.uk at 12:00 on Sunday the 4th of July 2021

NHR depends on the generosity of the general public in order to provide our service. Big or small. Regular or one off. They all make a massive difference.

Special Show

The A to Z of Pop Specials

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This weekend we have not one, but two, special shows from Richard Smith and the A to Z of Pop.

Did you know, that Barry Manilow celebrated his birthday this week? Born on the 17th June 1943 in Brooklyn, New York.

To celebrate this, on Saturday 19th June at 11:00 we have a 1 hour A to Z of Pop special focusing on Barry Manilow and his music.

Then on Sunday 20th June at midday, we have another 1 hour A to Z of Pop Special this time to celebrate Fathers Day.

Join us on the Hospedia System, The My-tuner radio app and on-line at our Website

NHR depends on the generosity of the general public in order to provide our service. Big or small. Regular or one off. They all make a massive difference.

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In Concert

In Concert – June 2021

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Is anyone else stunned we’re currently in June? The summer is so often the time for live concerts and here at NHR we’re no different. We have our ‘In Concert’ Hour every Wednesday at 22:00.

Why not join us for 1 hour of live music from the selected band.

  • 16/06/2021 - The Beatles
  • 23/06/2021 - The Bee Gees
  • 30/06/2021 - Belinda Carlisle

NHR depends on the generosity of the general public in order to provide our service. Big or small. Regular or one off. They all make a massive difference.

Concert Singer

The A to Z of Pop – Eurovision Special

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Saturday the 22nd of May will see the 65th Eurovision Song Contest take place.

The competition is being hosted in Rotterdam following the Netherlands win in 2019 with “Arcade” by Duncan Laurence. (The 2020 competition was postponed due to the Pandemic).

It is the 5th time that the Netherlands have hosted the competition. Previously hosting it in 1958, 1970, 1976 & 1980.

To get you in the mood for the competition, Richard Smith takes a look at the past winners in the usual A to Z of Pop Manner.

Join him on NHR at 13:00 on Saturday 22nd May. We’ll then get him to run down to Meadow Lane in time for the football commentary!

 

NHR depends on the generosity of the general public in order to provide our service. Big or small. Regular or one off. They all make a massive difference.

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Music

The A to Z of Pop – Brit Awards Special

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To Coincide with the Brit awards, Richard Smith of The A to Z of Pop brings us a 2 hour special.

Looking back over the years he brings us songs that all have one thing in common. The artist or song has won a Brit award.

Join us on the 11th May at 18:00

NHR depends on the generosity of the general public in order to provide our service. Big or small. Regular or one off. They all make a massive difference.

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HBA Gold

Rajiv Hasan Goes Gold

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Each year, the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) judges entries from hospital radio stations across the UK for the annual HBA awards ceremony. 

One of our long serving presenters, Rajiv Hasan, has won silver in 4 of the last 5 years in the “Male Presenter Of The Year” category. This year however, he went one better grabbing the GOLD award.

A massive congratulations to Rajiv. Listen out for his awarding winning tones on NHR soon.

NHR depends on the generosity of the general public in order to provide our service. Big or small. Regular or one off. They all make a massive difference.