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Leicestershire Fire Service ‘Have A Go!’ days
10 March 2017 – As an aid to recruitment Leicestershire Fire Service are hosting ‘Have A Go’ days, where you can have a taster of what it is like to be a firefighter. You can also find out what tests you need to be a firefighter.
By the end of April Leicestershire Fire Service will have hosted 26 ‘Have a Go’ days in total, with 3 currently, being solely female lead and the remainder being open to everyone. Ideally they want to attract more women into the fire service; however we welcome anyone and everyone who wishes to apply.
The days are open to applicants between the ages of 18-35 years old.
Click the link Have A Go Days and see where the events are being held and how to register.
Also as a member of the public if you would like to book a home fire safety check appointment click the link home fire safety check.
Thursday 9th March 2017 – World Kidney Day
09 March 2017 – Radio Fox supports World Kidney Day. This is a global awareness campaign aimed at raising awareness of the importance of our kidneys.
Over two million people in the UK are already suffering from moderate to severe kidney disease (CKD), but it is estimated a further one million people have kidney damage without knowing it. However, depending on the problem, early diagnosis and treatment can help slow down any further damage to the kidneys. Left unchecked, unfortunately CKD can lead to kidney failure which requires treatment by dialysis or a kidney transplant. There are many causes of CKD, high blood pressure and diabetes being the most common. Some people inherit genetic defects which cause CKD, for example polycystic kidney disease. There are little or no symptoms in the early stages and even when symptoms do appear at more advanced stages, they are not specific with patients feeling generally tired and unwell. To find out more visit www.worldkidneyday.org
A new show on Radio Fox – Arran Smith’s Pick-n-Mix
02 March 2017 – A brand new show with a brand new presenter begins Friday 3rd March on Radio Fox.
Starting Friday 3rd March from 11pm until 1pm Radio Fox’s newest presenter Arran Smith presents Radio Fox’s newest show. It’s called Pick-n-Mix… it’s part request show, part phone in, part fab music, part jolly banter. In fact it’s a box of musical allsorts. Listen Live to Andy Valentine from 9am, Arran Smith from 11pm and Johnny Kershaw from 1pm – from breakfast to afternoon tea on Radio Fox. Yummy!
Mr Fox goes a-rocking
27 February 2017 – On Saturday 25th February Radio Fox presenter Jonny Bance played host to Leicester group The Heartland Roots Band.
We’re not sure how Jonny Bance managed to get a 6 piece band into the rather small Radio Fox studio but somehow he managed it. The Heartland Roots Band play a mixture of Americana, Irish and country rock. You can listen again the whole Jonny Bance Saturday Show with his guests The Heartland Roots Band by clicking here.
Radio Fox Book & Media sale at the Glenfield Hospital Friday 17th February
16 February 2017 – The Radio Fox fundraising book and media sale will be held on Friday 17th February 2017.
Friday 17th February 2017 10am to 4pm
Come along and bag a bargain….
On Friday 17th February 2017 our next book and media sale will be held at The Glenfield Hospital main entrance to help Radio Fox raise funds for new equipment. Come and buy books, vinyl, videos, CDs or DVDs. Or if you have loads of books you would like to donate feel free to bring those along on the day.
Every penny raised will go into the fund to replace our ageing studio equipment.
Radio Fox receives no official funding from any source. We are raising funds to buy new studio equipment so that we can continue to broadcast to the patients of the Leicester Royal Infirmary and The Glenfield Hospital.
Radio Fox is run by a dedicated team of 20 or so volunteers and is funded entirely by member’s subscriptions, donations from the public, the generosity of local business, and the continuous fundraising activities of its members. Radio Fox is staffed totally by unpaid volunteers.
February edition of the Together magazine is now available
06 February 2017 – The latest edition of the UHL Together magazine is now available.
The February 2017 edition of the Together magazine includes a feature on Radio Fox. To view older issues of the magazine click here.
Radio Fox receives a cheque for £1000
04 February 2017 – On Saturday 4th February The Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons distributed over £43,000 to 24 Leicestershire charities.
Radio Fox was amongst those organisations who received a donation. Radio Fox presenters Marie Smith, Alan T and member Hanni Trahar were present to receive a cheque from the Lord Mayor of Leicester for £1000 towards their new audio desk appeal.
The Freemasons are the unsung heroes of charity donations worldwide and donate millions of pounds to international disaster funds through the Red Cross. In Leicestershire alone in the past 5 years the Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons have donated more than £850,000 to over 400 non-masonic charities covering all different types of charity.
Radio Fox and all its members would like to express our heartfelt thanks to the Leicestershire & Rutland Freemasons for their most generous donation and their welcoming hospitality on the day. To see the video click here.
Radio Fox media sale at The Glenfield Hospital: Friday 17th February
18 January 2017 – The next Radio Fox fundraising book and media sale will be held on Friday 17th February 2017.
Friday 17th February 2017 10am to 4pm
Come along and bag a bargain….
On Friday 17th February 2017 our next book and media sale will be held at The Glenfield Hospital to help Radio Fox raise funds for new equipment. Come and buy books, vinyl, videos, CDs or DVDs. Or if you have loads of books you would like to donate feel free to bring those along on the day.
Every penny raised will go into the fund to replace our ageing studio equipment.
Radio Fox receives no official funding from any source. We are raising funds to buy new studio equipment so that we can continue to broadcast to the patients of the Leicester Royal Infirmary and The Glenfield Hospital.
Radio Fox is run by a dedicated team of 20 or so volunteers and is funded entirely by member’s subscriptions, donations from the public, the generosity of local business, and the continuous fundraising activities of its members. Radio Fox is staffed totally by unpaid volunteers.
Morning Has Broken
17 January 2017 – If morning has broken then Andy Valentine is the man to fix it for you. Standby for 2 hours of fun, frolics and great sounds.
Join Andy Valentine every weekday morning for a feelgood helping of Morning Mayhem. The fun and good music begin at 9am. So fasten your seat-belts for 2 hours of good music, news updates, what’s coming up on Radio Fox during the week, sports news, weather and Mr Valentine’s view of life in general. It’s what we call Morning Mayhem.
Happy New Year 2017
30 December 2016 – Radio Fox wishes all patients, staff, and our supporters a very Happy New Year in 2017.
We have many exciting new things planned for 2017 to make the patients listening experience even more enjoyable. So from everyone at Hospital Radio Fox have a fabulous New Year in 2017.