Thank You For The Music
8 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
18 June 2016 – I’m in the mood for Ska
Last night saw the first Radio Fox live music fundraiser. The evening was a great success and several Foxy thank you’s are in order. First and foremost, thank you to the fantastic Kingsize for giving their time and huge talent. Above and beyond that for donating a box full of their latest CD ‘Passport To Ska’ to Radio Fox, so we could sell them on the night, and keep all the money for our cause – thank you so much for your generosity.
A big Foxy thank you to Amanda and all her staff at The Elms Social and Ex-Service Club for the function room and for organising the raffle. Thanks are also due to Funktion Junction PA hire for supplying the excellent PA system.
Thanks to all the Radio Fox presenters, past and present, who helped on the night. Particular mention to DJ Cliff and DJ Nick for Ska-ing the dancefloor. Two Radio Fox presenters representing the longest serving and newest recruit respectively.
Every penny raised will go towards the Radio Fox Audio Desk Appeal. This will ensure Radio Fox will continue to entertain the patients of the Leicester Royal Infirmary and The Glenfield Hospital for many years to come.
What’s next… We do it all again on Friday 22nd July, but next time with a Rock-n-Roll theme. On this night it will be the turn of Leicester Rock-n-Roll sensation Mama Don’t Allow to rock the house. Email info@radiofox.co.uk for details.
Once again a big Foxy thank you to all concerned.
Tonight’s The Night
8 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
14 June 2016 – Let the Ska Beat into your soul
On Friday 17th June we are holding the first of our live music events at the The Elms Social and Ex-Service Club Bushloe End in Wigston Leicester LE18 2BA.
So please support Radio Fox and have a great night out at the same time. Come and meet some of our music mad volunteer presenters.
Come and dance to Leicester based Ska 9 piece band ‘Kingsize’ one of Leicester’s most popular bands. Musical support on the night from the Radio Fox presenters.
For more information on Radio Fox fundraising activities visit the Fundraising page of this website.
So please come and support these events, tickets are just £6 each. Email info@radiofox.co.uk for details.
All money raised goes towards the Radio Fox Audio Desk Appeal.
Leicester Street Choirs Festival 2016
9 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
27 May 2016 – On Saturday 25th June over 30 street choirs from around the UK are coming to Leicester to sing songs that bring everyone together. Radio Fox is proud to support the Leicester Street Choirs Festival 2016.
The football may be over but the spotlight is still very much on Leicester. On Saturday 25th June over 30 street choirs from all over the country are heading to Leicester. On this day the whole town centre will be filled with song. Come along and be entertained and inspired. You may even be interviewed for Radio Fox. Listen to the Library Show on Radio Fox to hear an interview with the organisers.
On Friday 24th June from 7.30pm – 10.30pm there will be a concert in the main auditorium at Curve, “A Showcase of Leicester Talent”. For tickets at £5 contact redleicesterchoir@mail.com or phone Cee on 0116 2593563 (see flyer below)
On Saturday 25th June, at 12.00 noon in Jubilee Square, over 30 choirs from across the UK will be welcomed to Leicester and then join together in a Massed Sing of 4 part harmony songs following the Festival themes of Diversity and Solidarity.
From 1.00pm – 4.00pm on Saturday 25th June the choirs will go to 8 venues around the city centre to busk, raising money for 4 charities, and bringing free harmony singing to the 8 venues. (see flyer and busking schedule below)
At 5.00 pm until late in the main auditorium in Curve, the choirs will each sing in the Choirs Concert, which will be in 3 sections with breaks. For tickets at £5 contact redleicesterchoir@mail.com or phone Cee on 0116 2593563
Three local choirs are taking part, Red Leicester Choir who are the organisers, Leicester Amika Choir and De Montfort Square Mile Choir.
Red Leicester are very grateful to everyone who has supported this event, but especially our major sponsors Leicester City Council, DMU Square Mile Project and Reach Marketing.
For more information please click on the links below and listen to Radio Fox.
Street Choirs Festival Leaflet and Map
Fox Rocks! Upcoming Radio Fox Events for 2016
9 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
19 May 2016 – Fox Rocks! Upcoming Events for 2016
In the next 2 months we are holding 2 live music events at the The Elms Social and Ex-Service Club Bushloe End in Wigston Leicester LE18 2BA.
So please support Radio Fox and have a great night out at the same time. Come and meet some of our music mad volunteer presenters.
Make a date in your diary for Friday 17th June.
Come and dance to Leicester based Ska 9 piece band ‘Kingsize’ one of Leicesters most popular bands. Musical support on the night from the Radio Fox presenters.
And make a date in your diary for Friday 22nd July.
In July it will be the turn of Leicester Rock-N-Roll band ‘Mama Don’t Allow’ Musical support on the night from the Radio Fox presenters. Come along and enjoy an evening of great Rock-N-Roll music.
For more information on Radio Fox fundraising activities visit the Fundraising page of this website.
So pretty please come and support these events, tickets are just £6 each. Email info@radiofox.co.uk for details.
All money raised goes towards the Radio Fox Audio Desk Appeal.
Next fundraising Media & Book sale on Friday 27th May 2016
9 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
10 May 2016 – Radio Fox fundraising book and media sale.
Friday 27th May 10am to 4pm
Come along and bag a bargain….
On Friday 27th May our 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. Note: We’ve just had a load of computer program manuals donated, so if you’re into Microsoft Word or Excel or even Photoshop best get there early for a bargain.
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.
Next fundraising Media & Book sale on Monday 25th April 2016
9 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
20 April 2016 – Radio Fox fundraising book and media sale.
Monday 25th April 10am to 4pm
Come along and bag a bargain….
On Monday 25th April our 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 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.
Happy St. Foxy’s Day… Radio Fox is 28 Years old.
9 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
On Saturday 23rd April Radio Fox celebrates its 28th Birthday
20 April 2016 – Tune in on Saturday 23rd April to hear live broadcasts all day.
Whilst the rest of England celebrates St. Georges Day here at Radio Fox we celebrate St. Foxy’s Day – Our Birthday. From 8am until 10pm Radio Fox has an all day birthday party and everyone is invited. Please feel free to tune in from the Leicester Royal Infirmary and the Glenfield Hospital or Listen Live online from home. Call in to the studio to wish us happy birthday or ask for a request.
8am – 10am Birthday Breakfast with Ben Rutter
10am -12pm Birthday Brunch with Cliff Wheatcroft
12 – 1pm Jurassic Lunch hosted by Paul Dobson
1pm – 2.30pm T With Cake with Alan T
2.30pm – 5.30pm Sports Mixture featuring The Fox Sports Team
5.30pm – 7pm. 2N8 with Marie ‘Smiffy ‘Smith
7pm – 9pm The Leather and Denim Rock Show hosted by Richard Leatherland
9pm -10pm The Szlamp Collection with Witold Szlamp
Next fundraising Media & Book sale on Friday 1st April 2016
9 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
24 March 2016 – Radio Fox fundraising book and media sale.
Friday 1st April 10am to 4pm
Don’t be an April Fool – come along and bag a bargain….
On Friday 1st April our 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 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.
Tindy C wins national award for Radio Fox
9 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
20 March 2016 – The national Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) awards were held on Saturday 19th March. These are the hospital radio equivalent of the Oscars. Out of the 100s of entries from every hospital radio station in the country 3 Radio Fox presenters made it into the top 10.
Our successful nominees were for Female Presenter Of The Year: Emily Crewe and Tindy C. Also nominated for Best Specialist Show was Alan T’s It’s That Soul & Motown Show.
On the night Tindy C won the bronze prize so congratulations to Tindy and congratulations to Radio Fox for getting through to the finals. Apart from the partying till dawn an important message was made by the HBA following a national scientific survey on the impact of hospital radio on patients wellbeing. A low resolution image of the results can be seen by Clicking Here. To see the full HBA report Click Here.
Many thanks to all the supporters of Radio Fox for your best wishes. The Fox did good.
And yet another new show arrives on Radio Fox
9 years
by scottmclaren1
in Radio Fox NEWS
Every Sunday at 9pm meet one of The Men In Black for a trip back in time to the turn of the century. Join Ian Sheridan for The Show At The End Of The Century.
We all remember the last century, now Ian Sheridan takes you on a tour of all that’s best in 1990s music from the Spice Girls to Suede and so much more. Plus features and all the usual Foxy banter, get the lowdown on what working with The Men In Black is really like, the egos, the rivalries, the women!
If you want to find out what really happened to the Millennium Bug… Don’t forget to tune in to Ian Sheridan every Sunday from 9pm.
