Hospital radio has diamond celebration

SINCE ITS BEGINNINGS in 1962 the Edinburgh Hospital Broadcasting Service has counted more than 600 individuals as voluntary members. Many members have gone on to successful careers in broadcasting, from BBC Radio One legend Mark Goodier to Fame Academy’s Richard Park. The service has also hosted a roster of famous visitors from throughout its history including Cliff Richard and the Beatles at the height of their sixties fame, as well as a more recent visit from then-Health

Minister, Nicola Sturgeon.

Now broadcasting as red dot radio, the station currently airs a two-hour request programme every day of the year to hospital patients throughout both the Western General and the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh. Any former members are welcome to join the 60th anniversary party on Saturday 12 November for a cost of £30.

To get involved contact malcolm.kirby@ehbs.co.uk