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Library Show’s Ruth interviews the UHL Travelwise manager
10 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
23 June 2015 – On today’s Library Show Ruth Carroll interviews the UHL Travelwise manager Ruth Ward.
Find out all the information you need regarding car parking at the UHL trust hospitals. In particular the new car park at the Leicester Royal Infirmary. When will it be finished? How many cars will it hold and how many floors will it have? Tune in to find out the answers.
See link to the LRI website below left. Or click New LRI car park. Or click main UHL website.
Donation to Radio Fox from Caterpillar UK
10 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
11 June 2015 – A big thank you to everyone at Caterpillar UK Ltd based in Desford, Leicester for the generous donation of £250 to Radio Fox and a mighty pat on the back to Radio Fox fundraiser Dave Rowe.
The cheque was given to Radio Fox by The Caterpillar Cares Society. This is a voluntary society within Caterpillar UK whose mission is to give something back to the local community. The cheque was presented to Radio Fox fundraiser Mr Dave Rowe by The Caterpillar Cares Society secretary Mr Phil Kelly. Radio Fox Chairwoman Ruth Carroll has written to Phil Kelly thanking his society on behalf of Radio Fox.
Royal Voluntary Service coffee shops and Coffee Republic.
10 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
13 June 2015 – Our volunteer colleagues at the Royal Voluntary Service coffee shops announce a new partnership with Coffee Republic.
At your RVS coffee shops you can now enjoy now enjoy Coffee Republic beverages. This will allow RVS to deliver a premium brand of coffee to all their customers. Come down to see our new range of coffees, pick up your loyalty card and try our free samples on the RVS Balmoral Tea Bar.
Star Of Wonder…. Contact Radio Fox for free…..
10 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
17 May 2015 – Radio Fox now has a freephone line from The Glenfield Hospital
Great news for all our listeners at The Glenfield Hospital. You can now dial the Radio Fox studio for free. Simply press *800 on your bedside console and you can call in to Radio Fox for free. Remember that’s “STAR 800” on your bedside console. Now there’s no excuse to call in and ask for a request or to take part in a competition.
Remember Radio Fox only exists to entertain the patients and staff of the Leicester Royal Infirmary and The Glenfield Hospital. We have no other purpose, no adverts, and no sponsers.
Countdown is progressing…
10 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
11 May 2015 – Only 12 days to go until the Radio Fox Eurovision Extravaganza.
Here at Radio Fox you know we’re mad… about music and we also like a party, so to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Eurovision Song Contest, on Saturday 23rd May, Radio Fox will be broadcasting a day of Eurovision themed shows for the patients and staff of the Leicester Royal Infirmary and The Glenfield Hospital. One of Radio Fox’s newest presenters, Marie Smith, is organizing the day along with the Foxy King of Eurovision Mr Michael Lord.
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Time Slot |
Show |
Presenters |
| 8am – 10am | The Breakfast Show with Bucks Fizz | Ben Rutter |
| 10am – 11am | The Promo 9 and more | Marie |
| 11am – 12pm | From Lordy To Lordi | Nathan Lord / Michael Lord |
| 12pm – 1pm | Royaume Uni Douze Points | Michael Lord / Nathan Lord |
| 1pm – 3pm | Double Vision Eurovision | Ruth / Mike / Liz |
| 3pm – 4pm | The Continental Connection – Mrs T’s Eurovision Selection | Alan T |
| 4pm – 5pm | The Rock Slot | Richard Leatherland |
| 5pm – 7pm | The Soufflé Mix Incorporating The Interview and then followed by The Presenters Choice | Michael / Marie and anyone who is around and who wants to join in! |
Radio Fox is Top of the Pops
10 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
2 May 2015 – The latest statistics show that Radio Fox is the most listened to radio station in the Leicester Royal Infirmary and The Glenfield Hospital.
3 cheers and hip hip hooray to all the Radio Fox volunteers for all their hard work in making Radio Fox the most listened to radio station at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and The Glenfield Hospital. Thanks also to all the patients and staff of the the Leicester Royal Infirmary for tuning in and getting involved with Radio Fox. At Radio Fox we realise that the patients have a choice in what they listen to and we are so thrilled that they consistently choose to listen to us. Radio Fox only exists to entertain the patients and staff of the Leicester Royal Infirmary and the Glenfield Hospital, we have no other purpose. Therefore a big thank you from all the volunteers at Radio Fox.
New Afternoon Show On Radio Fox
10 years
by scottmclaren1
in Uncategorized
29 April 2015 – Every Thursday afternoon from 3pm until 5pm join Radio Fox presenter Mike Rowberry for the Musical Mystery Tour.
Whatever genre of music you enjoy you will find it on board Mike Rowberry’s Musical Mystery Tour. From Bach to Ballroom, from Blues to Britpop, from Bebop to Beat, or from Bossa Nova to Boogie Woogie (and that’s just the letter B…) and hear the stories behind the hits. So join Mike every Thursday on Radio Fox.
Happy St. Foxy’s Day – Radio Fox is 27 years old on Thursday
10 years
by scottmclaren1
in Uncategorized
21 Apr 2015 Tune into Radio Fox on Thursday 23rd April and hear our 27th Birthday Party featuring live shows from 8am until midnight. Hear 2 of our new recruits present their first ever solo radio show.
10 years
by scottmclaren1
in Uncategorized
15 April 2015 – We all know 23rd April is St.Georges Day for everyone else but here on Planet Radio Fox we celebrate St. Foxy’s Day…
23rd April is Radio Fox’s birthday. We are broadcasting a full day of live special shows to celebrate our 27th birthday. Beginning at 8am and continuing through until midnight. There will be feasting on tea and cake all day.
8am Alan T and his first ever breakfast show
Toast, Mrs T’s Marmalade & great music – all my favourites in one show
10am The Andy Valentine Time Machine
Andy plays 27 years of Radio Fox Patients Requests (but not every single request)
12pm Marie Smith AKA ‘Smiffy’ The Girl Wonder
Smiffy presents every No 1 from the Radio Fox Years Smiffy does her first solo show in the history of the world… ever!
2pm Ruth Carroll and guests
3pm Mike Rowberry’s Musical Mystery Tour
The first ever edition of this brand new Radio Fox show
5pm Richard Leatherland presents The Leather & Lace Rock Show
Rockin’ Rick brings you the mellow side of rock
6pm Ska Ship with Cliff Wheatcroft
The birthday edition of the Radio Fox classic show
7pm Sixties Scene with Ruth Carroll & Richard Leatherland
8pm Patients Requests with Michael, Ian & Ben AKA The Men In Black
As it is St. Foxy’s Day they will be dressed in black (with sunglasses…)
10pm Late Night Radio Fox with Pete Bracey
And finishing the day off in style it will be Mr Pete Bracey – listen to the master….
The Library Show host Ruth Carroll interviews LCiL CEO Stephen Cooper. Tune in on Tuesday 7th April 2015.
10 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
31 March 2015 – On the Tuesday April 7th edition of the Library Show host Ruth Carroll interviews Mr Stephen Cooper. Stephen Cooper is the CEO of LCiL (Leicester Centre for Integrated Living).
LCiL is a User Led Organisation based in Leicester city that works in innovative ways based on the social model of disability to support disabled people at a local, regional and national level to exercise choice and control for independent living.
All their work is underpinned by the social model of disability and as a user led organisation we are run and controlled by disabled people. We positively promote equality in the workplace and in our services on the grounds of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and sexual orientation.
Tune in to Radio Fox for The Library Show at 1pm on Tuesday 7th April to find out more.