JULY 17 2010
RH AT ST.MARY'S CHURCH FETE
Radio Horton were invited to St.Mary's Church Fete in Banbury on Saturday.
We had a brilliant afternoon, thanks to everyone involved with the Church and
what a pleasure it was to meet Countryfile's John Craven. Thanks to our team
on the day, Anthony Brown, Adrian Evans, Alex Humphries, Ben Potter, Graham
Rousell and John Webb.
JULY 12 2010
LOCAL CHARITY AND BAND/ARTIST OF THE WEEK
Our second week nominees are:-
Local Charity of the Week: Breathe Easy
Local Band/Artist of the Week: The Caper
JULY 5 2010
NEW LOCAL CHARITY AND BAND/ARTIST OF THE WEEK
Where possible our station likes to help promote local charities and
bands/artists. Following our re-launch on Facebook, RH has decided to
nominate a local charity and band/artist of the week. Each Monday, a
charity and a band/artist will be chosen for promotion on our Facebook
page and on-air.
Our first nominees are, Local Charity of the Week: Dogs for the Disabled
Local Band/Artist of the Week: The Scholars
JULY 4 2010
TOWN MAYOR'S CIVIC SUNDAY AND HOBBY HORSE FESTIVAL
The annual Town Mayor's Civic Sunday and Hobby Horse Festival took place at
the People's Park in Banbury on Sunday. Members helping on the day included
our compere of the day, Ian Fleming, Adrian Evans, Bob Dainty, Graham
Rousell and Alex Humphries.
JUNE 30 2010
£40 JEFFS TRAVEL GIFT VOUCHER WINNER FOR MAY
Andrew Taylor from Banbury a former patient on E Ward is the winner in
our monthly draw for June. The draw was made during the last request
programme of the month, Adrian Evans's Wednesday Request Time
programme on Wednesday June 30.
JUNE 26/27 2010
IT'S ANOTHER DOUBLE WEEKEND OF FUN AT HANWELL FIELDS AND
CHERWELL HEIGHTS
Saturday June 26/Sunday June 27. Hanwell Fields Community Association held
a fun day at the Hanwell Fields Community School to promote activities
available to the residents of Hanwell Fields. RH were on hand to provide music
and commentary. The team on the day consisted of Adrian Evans, John Webb
and Stewart Green.
On Sunday it was on to the Grange Primary School Fete on Cherwell Heights.
Member, Adrian Evans kept everyone informed of what was happening and
played the music.
JUNE 15 2010
BANBURY IN BLOOM PLANTING DAY FINALLY GOES AHEAD
Due to wet weather this regular event for RH had been put back a week from
the previous Tuesday. The People's Park was the setting for the annual Banbury
In Bloom Planting Day. Twelve local primary schools took part and for the
second year in a row the Radio Horton sponsored trophy for runners-up went to
Hardwick Primary School. The theme this year was Hobby Horses.
Odeon Movie Mob host Stewart Green was joined by Adrian Evans and
newcomer Emma Stuchbury. Llew Hughes another member of Radio Horton also
helped out with the event. Hillview Primary School won the trophy for the most
impressive bed.
JUNE 12/13 2010
IT'S A DOUBLE WEEKEND OF FUN AT THE BRACKLEY CARNIVAL AND THE
BANBURY AND DISTRICT SHOW
Saturday June 12/Sunday June 13. The annual Brackley Community Carnival
took place on Saturday. Our Monday night team of John Mayo, Maria
Pierrepont, John Webb, Andrew Wildman and Anthony Brown were on hand
as thousands enjoyed the attractions at Brackley's biggest event of the year.
A "Musicals" themed procession started the day followed by a whole range of
activities and acts in the arena. They included, Devil's Horsemen - Roman
Chariot Racing, Tom and Tilly Turnip, Chunkie Russell Funtime and bands
including Bodicote Royal British Legion Band, Milton Keynes Pipe Band and
Bicester ATC Band.
Sunday saw the Banbury and District Show at Spiceball Park. Thousands turned
out in the sunshine to enjoy the spectacle and events. Show organiser, Banbury
Town Council's Ann Sewell was thrilled with the turn-out. Arena events were
introduced by member, Adrian Evans. Nathan Mulligan, Graham Rousell,
Stewart Green and newcomers, Georgie Sullivan and Sam Steel were the other
RH Members helping on the day.
Arena acts included, Dingle Fingle in his relentless pursuit of Slippery Sid the
classic car thief, Dance with the DJ and the Banbury Area Cohesion Group,
celebrating local cutures through music and dance.
This was the first summer event where Radio Horton, with it's new kit from
The Carphone Warehouse was able to broadcast a live broadcast back to the
Horton.
JUNE 12 2010
RH NEW FACEBOOK PAGE
Radio Horton re-launches on facebook with the help of new member,
Ian Gentles.
MAY 31 2010
£40 JEFFS TRAVEL GIFT VOUCHER WINNER FOR MAY
Dorothy Hayward from Bloxham a former patient on Laburnum Ward was the
winner in our monthly draw for May. The draw was made during the last
request programme of the month, John Mayo's Monday Request Time
programme on Monday May 31.
MAY 29 2010
TESCO'S MUSIC DAY
On Saturday we helped Tesco's with a 60's/70's/80's music event, a
collection outside the store for the Special Baby Care Unit raised £1030.00.
MAY 21 2010
INFOSOUND AUDIO SERVICE FOR PATIENTS
Infosound is a national UK charity that provides professionally-produced
news and information, in audio, for the two million blind and partically
sighted people living in the UK, there families, friends and carers.
From today, Radio Horton will be broadcasting Infosound's 15-minute
weekly bulletin of news and information which is updated every Monday.
It will be broadcast on RH for the first time on a Tuesday at 4.00pm with
a repeat play every Friday at 4.00pm.
Patients got a taste of what to expect when the bulletin was launched on
this afternoon's edition of Live At Three.
APRIL 30 2010
£40 JEFFS TRAVEL GIFT VOUCHER WINNER FOR APRIL
Rita Brain from Bodicote a former patient on Laburnum Ward was the
winner in our monthly draw for April. The draw was made during the last
request programme of the month, Jane Holland's Friday Request Time
programme on Friday April 30.
APRIL 24 2010
RADIO HORTON'S PLAYER OF THE SEASON 2009/10
Following the Man of the Match award, our Player of the Season was announced
after the Banbury United V Evesham United game, Saturday April 24.
Radio Horton's Player of the Season was Adam Learoyd. He received a trophy
from our one of our sponsors, supporter Warren Bartlett.
APRIL 24 2010
RADIO HORTON'S MAN OF THE MATCH, BANBURY UNITED V EVESHAM UNITED
Banbury United V Evesham United, Saturday April 24. Radio Horton's Man of the
Match award was won for the third time this season by Adam Learoyd. He
received from our sponsors, a bottle of drink from supporter Warren Bartlett
and a pair of tickets to see a film of his choice at the Odeon cinema in
Banbury.
APRIL 18 2010
NEW SPRING LINE-UP STARTS TODAY
RH started their new spring programme guide today with some fresh new
faces, making his debut was Al Smart with his new Easy Sunday show at
1.00pm.
Charlotte Anne Polland brings her Pure Musical programme to Wednesday
nights at 7.00pm while dad, Rob has his Radio Hour, Saturday nights at
8.00pm.
Thursday sees our biggest shake-up with newcomer Amanjit Dhillon joining us
to present Live At Three, Jack Halliwell moves from Wednesday to bring his
Alternative Mix to 6.00pm. An old favourite of RH returns under the disguise of
Eddie B with his Memory Jogger which brings something special for our older
listeners and is new at 7.00pm.
Tara Lacey-Rousou is back on air on RH on Monday mornings at 10.00am with The Caribbean Connection and Friday morning in the same time slot with That
Friday Feeling.
Finally a best of the previous week's requests can be heard with Station
Manager, Stewart Green, Sunday morning at 11.00am.
The Carphone Warehouse now sponsors our daily afternoon magazine
programme Live At Three.
APRIL 10 2010
RADIO HORTON'S MAN OF THE MATCH, BANBURY UNITED V HEMEL
HEMPSTEAD TOWN
Banbury United V Hemel Hempstead Town, Saturday April 10. Radio Horton's
Man of the Match award was won for the second time this season by Ollie
Stanbridge. He received from our sponsors, a bottle of drink from supporter
Warren Bartlett and a pair of tickets to see a film of his choice at the Odeon
cinema in Banbury.
MARCH 31 2010
£40 JEFFS TRAVEL GIFT VOUCHER WINNER FOR MARCH
Rachel Young from Middle Barton a former patient on Juniper Ward was the
winner in our monthly draw for March. The draw was made during the last
request programme of the month, Ian Fleming's Wednesday Request Time
programme on Wednesday March 31.
MARCH 23 2010
RADIO HORTON'S MAN OF THE MATCH, BANBURY UNITED V CAMBRIDGE CITY
Banbury United V Cambridge City, Tuesday March 23. Radio Horton's Man of the
Match award was won for the second time this season by Adam Learoyd. He
received from our sponsors, a bottle of drink from supporter Warren Bartlett
and a pair of tickets to see a film of his choice at the Odeon cinema in
Banbury.
MARCH 20 2010
RADIO HORTON'S MAN OF THE MATCH, BANBURY UNITED V CLEVEDON TOWN
Banbury United V Clevedon Town, Saturday March 20. Radio Horton's Man of
the Match award was won by Marvin Martin. He received from our sponsors, a
bottle of drink from supporter Warren Bartlett and a pair of tickets to see a
film of his choice at the Odeon cinema in Banbury.
MARCH 9 2010
RADIO HORTON'S MAN OF THE MATCH, BANBURY UNITED V DIDCOT TOWN
Banbury United V Didcot Town, Tuesday March 9. Radio Horton's Man of the
Match award was won by Joe Coleman. He received from our sponsors, a bottle
of drink from supporter Warren Bartlett and a pair of tickets to see a film of
his choice at the Odeon cinema in Banbury.
FEBRUARY 27 2010
RADIO HORTON'S MAN OF THE MATCH, BANBURY UNITED V LEAMINGTON
Banbury United V Leamington, Saturday February 27. Radio Horton's Man of
the Match award was won by Ollie Stanbridge. He received from our sponsor,
a pair of tickets to see a film of his choice at the Odeon cinema in Banbury.
FEBRUARY 26 2010
£40 JEFFS TRAVEL GIFT VOUCHER WINNER FOR FEBRUARY
Kathleen Hall from Adderbury a former patient on Oak Ward was the winner
in our monthly draw for February. The draw was made during the last
request programme of the month, Ray Kent's Friday Request Time
programme on Friday February 26.
FEBRUARY 9 2010
RADIO HORTON'S MAN OF THE MATCH, BANBURY UNITED V CHIPPENHAM
TOWN
Banbury United V Chippenham Town, Tuesday February 9. Radio Horton's
Man of the Match award was won by Adam Learoyd. He received from our
sponsor, a pair of tickets to see a film of his choice at the Odeon cinema
in Banbury.
FEBRUARY 6 2010
RADIO HORTON'S MAN OF THE MATCH, BANBURY UNITED V MERTHYR
TYDFIL
Banbury United V Merthyr Tydfil, Saturday February 6. Radio Horton's Man
of the Match award was won by newcomer Luke Cray. He received from our
sponsor, a pair of tickets to see a film of his choice at the Odeon cinema
in Banbury.
FEBRUARY 5 2010
THE CARPHONE WAREHOUSE SPONSORS LIVE AT THREE
The station is proud to announce a new deal with the local branch of The
Carphone Warehouse.
The Carphone Warehouse Group PLC is made up of two very distinct
businesses, Carphone Warehouse and TalkTalk Group. Carphone Warehouse
is the retail and distribution business and is Europe’s leading independent
retailer of mobile phones and services with over 2,400 stores in 9 countries.
TalkTalk Group is the fixed line business and is currently one of UK's largest
broadband provider serving over 4.1m broadband customers and over 1.1m
voice-only and narrowband customers.
The deal set up by member Graham Rousell gives RH valuable Mobile
Broadband equipment for use in and out of the studio which will take the
station a further step forward with it's technology.
We are grateful to Kaine Gibbs, store manager at the Banbury Carphone
Warehouse and Tom Sargent, Oxford Geek Squad for their support.
From March, The Carphone Warehouse will sponsor our weekday magazine
programme, Live At Three. |
