As most radio stations were winding down for the Christmas period, Auckland Hospital Radio lined up a whole day of live programmes for the patients, staff and visitors of Bishop Auckland Hospital.

Simon Temby started the day and one of the highlights of the day was the network request show where we joined forces with our good friends at Bay Trust Radio to provide requests for as many wards as possible.

On Sunday 11th December, volunteers from Auckland Hospital Radio packed shopping in Sainsbury’s Bishop Auckland. The staff at Sainsbury’s last year welcomed us for the first time to their new store and this was the second year we provided a bag packing service to customers.

Once again the people of Bishop Auckland were extremely generous and £600 was raised between 11am and 4pm.

Lindsay McElhone, Fundraising Manager said “We’re really grateful for the generosity of local people and this money will go a long way to supporting the service into 2012.”

On Saturday 19th November 2011, Auckland Hospital Radio will be attending the 2D Community Festive Fayre at Bishop Auckland College.
Come along and see the exhibiters. We’ll be there with our own stand, so pop up and say hello and we’ll tell you all about what we do. If you’ve ever fancied getting involved in Hospital Radio, this is the perfect opportunity.
Doors open at 10:30am and the event finishes at 2:30pm. Entry is free.  It’s always interesting to see what is going in your own community so it’s well worth a …

On Monday 14th November 2011, Auckland Hospital Radio held it’s Quiz Night at The Spice Lounge Indian restaurant in Bishop Auckland. The night was a great success raising £757 for the station.
Station Manager Simon Temby said:
“It was a great night, as it always is at The Spice Lounge. The guys there are so friendly, the food is always fantastic and everyone was in good spirits.
I’d like to thank everyone who came and supported us. The money raised is vital to keep the service running, update aging equipment, and it’ll also …

Auckland Hospital Radio are once again holding a quiz night at The Spice Lounge Indian restaurant, Fore Bondgate, Bishop Auckland this coming Monday (14th November 2011 at 7pm).
It’s usually a very enjoyable night, with a picture quiz, general quiz and the ever popular music round. A buffet meal is served to each table with all selection of the usual favourite Indian dishes after a starter of Onion Bhajis (which are the best I’ve ever had).
AHR Station Manager Simon Temby said:
“The guys at The Spice Lounge are great. They’ve been supporting …