Bangor Mail

Hospital’s chaplain ‘Elvis’ entertains in new show on the radio

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RADIO Ysbyty Gwynedd has been delighted to welcome Reverend Wynne Roberts BEM, the Welsh Elvis back on its hospital radio station.

Reverend Wynne Roberts BEM, who is also Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Chaplain, has been shielding and working from home since the outbreak.

His new show on Radio Ysbyty Gwynedd will enable him to connect again with Ysbyty Gwynedd patients safely from home.

Wynne said: “I’m extremely happy to be back on Radio Ysbyty Gwynedd and I’m really looking forward to being able to offer comfort to the patients and connect with them again.”

His first show was yesterday (Tuesday) on The Happy Hour.

And his show will be broadcast live on Radio Ysbyty Gwynedd every other Tuesday between 8-9pm.

Patients can listen by the bedside and friends, families and communitie­s can listen online on www.radio ysbytygwyn­edd.com.

Patients can also look forward to live music performanc­es from Wynne on his show!

Radio Ysbyty Gwynedd is a registered charity and is funded entirely by kind donations.

If you would like to donate, please visit: https://uk.gofundme.com/f/ gwyl-corona-festival.

Radio Ysbyty Gwynedd is keeping patients company during this difficult time.

Presenters of the Radio Station are broadcasti­ng ‘The Happy Hour’ shows every night, 8-9pm, to help families and friends get their messages of love and support to those receiving NHS care.

Radio Ysbyty Gwynedd’s presenters will share messages ones on their shows.

If you would like to send a request or a message to a loved one, please contact Radio Ysbyty Gwynedd before 5pm daily for each show: Facebook: www. facebook. com/ radioysbyt­y gwynedd; Twitter: @YGRadio; Instagram: @radioysbyt­ygwynedd; Phone or text: 0757906203­4 . www.radio ysbytygwyn­edd.com.

The Hospital Radio Station, which has been serving the local community for more than 40 years, is staffed entirely by volunteers and brings music, informatio­n, requests and for your loved messages from friends and direct to patients’ bedside.

Radio Ysbyty Gwynedd’s Chairman Kevin Williams commented: “We are all going through a very uncertain time at the moment and we want to ensure patients and their family and friends that we’re here for them.

“We’re so happy that Wynne is back with us with a special show for our patients.

“A special thank you to all our presenters and our Technical Officer Roger Richards who was worked so hard enabling us to continue broadcasti­ng”. relatives

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Radio Ysbyty Gwynedd are delighted to welcome Reverend Wynne Roberts BEM, the Welsh Elvis back on their hospital radio station

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