1989 Year Thirteen
In March the first newsletter was produced by the secretary on his own computer.
The first rule book produced for staff on the computer was published in a much easier format. (Code of Conduct).
The first birthday of Radio Heatherwood on the medium Wave: sees the completion of the computerization of the station library. The keying in of the information from August 88 till March 1989. All the computer entries were handled by the station manager. A donation of £1000 by the Ascot Fire Brigade trust provided the computer for the station. The official hand over by the trust took place on the 6th April.
An associate of the secretary -.Scott Cowie represented the radio station in the half marathon this year raising much needed funds for the second studio project £120.
The service supplied to the Emi unit by cable to the radio rack in the roof was discontinued. The rack for this unit is not accessible for repairs by the station.
An ambitious public relations exercise by the Management team secures a donation of £3600,for the purchase of a second broadcast console.
The former Governor of the Falkland Islands Sir Rex Hunt opened the fete this year. The fete was held this year on a Sunday; opening at two o/clock, rain by three o/clock. In a spate of absent-mind ness by P J. :The introduction of Sir Rex Hunt commenced With " Who Is He " OOPS!.
Two presenters this year promote the good will of the radio at the fete by dressing up as a bumble Bee & Porky pig. (Viv Lewis/Jane Shortland)
On 8th June this year a special meeting of radio staff were informed of the purchase of the second Chilton console, and the need to raise the additional money during the fund raising season so that work could start in September on the new studio.
At the end of June the station secretary stopped broadcasting to concentrate on the fund raising and building of the second studio.
A new information leaflet was produced by the manager on the stations library computer the first of the home produced leaflets.
The station was pressing very hard for more space from the hospital management, but to no avail.
The advertising campaign for staff in the local free papers produced a large influx of staff to the station.
A donation was received of £100 from a grateful patient for the marvelous radio service.
The Ascot Rotaract have a duck race, and monies are donated towards the second studio facilities. £300.
On September 30th the start of the conversion of the library/reception area to accommodate the production studio: Studio 2.
The first supplements to the rule book were published with deletions as well. The changes which are implemented is thru presenters causing problems or necessitating changes in working practices.
In October this year BMW donated £250 for the second studio project.
A special Christmas broadcast from 210; especially for children in local hospitals, was assisted this year by our own presenter: Gordon Young.
Staff Joining This Year 14 Staff Leaving 8
1989 Year Thirteen Story Unfolds
1989 was a very busy year for the station management and as the year unfolded there was much to do and organise
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1989 Grand Draw Ticket Selling
The Grand draw played an integral part of the fundraising each year for the radio station. At a time when money was needed for various projects, the grand draw delivered every time.
Grand Draw/Charity Night Raised:-£1667.30.
A Friday in August and PJ & Dave take a day off work so as to sell raffle tickets to the Friday shoppers.
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Bracknell Bandstand
A Friday in August and PJ & Dave take a day off work.
The Bracknell bandstand could only be used on two days by a charity of which one could be a Friday and one a Saturday in any year.Click to enlarge:-
Bracknell Bandstand
Bracknell bandstand could only be used on two days by a charity of which one could be a Friday and one a Saturday in any year.
To maximise the sales to shoppers the Friday date was covered by Dave & PJ by using their own holiday.Click to enlarge:-
Bracknell Bandstand
The Friday date was covered by Dave & PJ by using their own holiday.
The venue at Waitrose Sunningdale was also an important point of sale for raffle tickets.Click to enlarge:-
Waitrose Sunningdale
Waitrose Sunningdale was also an important point of sale for raffle tickets.
Landlord of the Wells Gets ready to draw the winners.
After the departure in the previous year of the landlords of the Stag public hse. The grand draw night was moved to the Wells.Click to enlarge:-
Grand Draw Night
Landlord of the Wells Gets ready to draw the winners.
1989 That was the year that was !
