1994 a year which was packed full of events and deeds which generated a lot of interest in the radio. Radio Heatherwood was out in the community publicizing it's services.
This page details some of those events which generated copy in the local papers and also generated new promotional materials.
Throughout the year the loan radio service continued to receive donations to sponsor loan radio's.
A milestone was reached this year as we surpassed the 150th loan radio.
by the end of the year the total has risen to 152 radios on the wards.
The Radio Heatherwood supporters group continued to flourish with eight day trips organised by the Manager Dave Smith.
This year included a summer holiday to Scarborough, and a winter break in Scarborough.
The charity buzz this year spent the day at Southend on Sea and raised £500 from the trip for the radio service.
The final trip of the year was a trip to lakeside shopping centre for some Christmas shopping.
The grand draw still the essential fundraiser for the station once again was the event for the late summer. All presenters played a part in ensuring tickets were sold at the hospital as well as high street venues.
The Grand draw always finished with a charity night and this year is was held at the Cranbourne Tower Ascot
In 1994 the Grand Draw celebrated 10 years as the main fundraising for the radio service.
The staff news letter showed presenters just how much had ben raised throughout the draw.
In 1993 Radio Heatherwood lent it's support to the national campaign to gain an FM frequency for hospital Radio's.
The campaign involved local MP's writing to local papers and also getting the hospital to support the cause.
The station Secretary spent a lot of time and effort in trying to get this through but to no avail. The radio Authority at this time was more concerned with commercial lobbyists, than charitable hospital radio's.
A letter received from the Radio Authority in October 1994 puts the final nail in the coffin as far as Radio Heatherwood is concerned.
It was hoped that the frequency 105-108mHz fm which will be free in 1995 would be allocated to hospital radios.
The discussion document issued by the Radio Authority and discussed in committee after representations from interested parties has approved the allocation of this frequency band for the use by community radio groups who seek to provide a service for Joe public within a radius of 5 km.
The only way we can obtain an FM frequency for the site is to send in a competitive tender to serve the Ascot area and cover the hospital with a second class service. One which would be aimed at the Ascot community and not the hospital.
Due to the financial implications of this and the complete departure from our aims it has been decided to bury this idea.
Long live the inductive loop.
PJ. Davidson-Smith Oct 1994
Charity Stall 26/3/94
This years long awaited impersonations of street traders by members of the staff took place on 26/3.
Dave, PJ, Colin, Amanda, Rebecca, Alan, Lance, Jo and not forgetting Kevin all gave up part of their Saturday to prove they to could star in EastEnders
The day was a great wheeze and a lot of one liners were had during the day. £217.58 was raised, the total down on last year but still a great result.
1994 was a very busy year for the station management and as the year unfolded there was much to do and organise
For further information about this year:- Follow the links
Promotion & Press Coverage
Welcome to our Picture Board
The new look ward booklet was once again designed and produced by Dave Smith.This edition was provided with a shiny cover.
Archive Gems
Just some extra's we found:-
Each year the Grand Draw would be launched at the end of June and local newspapers were sent press releases detailing the years prize sponsors and the location of ticket sales.
The draw tickets on sale at various venues and on the wards.
Christmas 1994 shutdown arrangements.
1994 The Story Continues!
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