Radio Harrow’s Louis is interrogated by Anna as he learns how to ride a bicycle having just turned 25. He talks about overcoming his unease about falling off. There’s always the occasional ‘ding’ of the bike to remind us that it’s all real.
Friday’s Harrow Today team interviewed Harrow resident Neeta Patel to discuss Kawasaki disease, a little heard-of strand of cancer which is more common than some types of meningitis. Pat Gill talks to Neeta about her son’s experiences and her efforts to raise awareness about the disease, in the hope of finding out the causes and solutions of the disease in the future.
In Mental Health Awareness week, Radio Harrow’s Anna Travers courageously shared her experiences on her depression. Describing depression as making her feeling overly-sensitive, vulnerable, isolated and secluded, she reminds us that, ultimately, depression is a mindset, and taking action to overcome negative feelings can help anyone to overcome the “sick, sinking feelings” which tend to dictate the actions of sufferers.
It’s always Time to Talk and Talk. The Harrow Today team reflect on depression being a cause of suicide, particularly in males aged 40 to 44, who are 3 to 5 times to take their own lives than women in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland respectively. Jonny Zucker, a Hemel Hempstead based children’s author, who has been described as cheerful and charismatic, lived with depression and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) for two decades, and was one of many men who took their own lives as a result. His book ‘Striker Boy’ has since been re-released in a bid to raise money to charity for mental health charity Mind in a campaign which is given his wife Rachel hope, hoping that his words have inspired others.
Radio Harrow advise you talk to trusted ones and/or medical professionals should you begin to experience the symptoms of any mental health issue. Further information on typical symptoms of anxiety and depression are available on the NHS website.
The full list of nominations for the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) has now been published and we’ve been nominated for five categories (out of eight). The HBA is the national charity supporting and promoting hospital broadcasting within the UK. With members comprising hundreds of registered stations and thus thousands of volunteers, no doubt we will face some stiff competition at the 2018 awards ceremony, being held on 24th March 2018 in Windsor!
The categories for which Radio Harrow have been nominated are listed below. Click on the names to be directed to our Soundcloud page, where you can hear the submitted sound segments!
Best Speech Package – What is Hanukkah? By Brian Rose
Special Event – Local Radio Day
Best Newcomer – Anna Trevers
Best Programme with Multiple Presenters – Wednesday Night Patients’ Hour
Male Presenter of the Year – Tony McNab
You might recognise his voice on your mobile phone, or tablet, but did you know that Josh Briggs is in fact a broadcaster?
In an exclusive interview for Harrow Today, Andrew Bottcher spoke with Josh Briggs, and they discussed how the infamous role came about, as well as what it takes to make it in the media industry.
You can get in touch with the Harrow Today team by emailing studio@radioharrow.org
Steve Johnston, from ‘Be My Guest’ spoke with Roland Gift, the lead singer from the Fine Young Cannibals, on Radio Harrow. You can listen back to the interview below:
You can listen to ‘Be My Guest’ with Steve Johnston every Sunday on Radio Harrow.
Brian Rose, from ‘In A Classical Mood’ took the short trip to Harrow Arts Centre to interview the cast of the Wizard of Oz ahead of the seasonal pantomime’s opening night. You can listen back to the interview below:
You can listen to ‘In A Classical Mood’ with Brian Rose every Saturday evening from 6pm on Radio Harrow
Based in the Borough, and founded by local churches and community groups, working together towards stopping hunger in our local area, Harrow Foodbank has distribution centres in South Harrow, and Wealdstone. The foodbank was founded in 2013, and has provided foodbank services for over 4 years. You can find out how to donate via their website.
Malcom Clarke spoke with Nick Addington from Harrow Food Bank.
Details of the Harrow Foodbanks last distributions can be found on their website.
During the Christmas period, Harrow Foodbank’s last Distributions will be at Holy Trinity Church, Wealdstone, High Street on Tuesday 19th December, then St Paul’s Church, Corbins Lane, South Harrow, on Wednesday 20th December and then Holy Trinity Church on Friday 22nd December – all from 1 pm to 3 pm.
After the above dates the Foodbank will be closed until Wednesday 3rd January 2018 when Distributions will be as normal: that is on Wednesdays and Fridays from 1 pm to 3 pm – St Paul’s Church on Wednesday and Holy Trinity Church on Fridays and Tuesdays.
The annual Harrow Christmas Party was conducted in style during the last weekend of November, with a live extravaganza in the heart of Harrow Town Centre. From the Saturday morning, the Town Centre saw a busy rush of activity with a stage being set up outside the Royal Oak pub ahead of the afternoon of festivities and entertainment.
During the afternoon, on stage entertainment was conducted by Radio Harrow’s very own Brian Rose, and Hansa Varsani
Come along and join us, the festivities are underway at @HarrowTown #harrowChristmasParty pic.twitter.com/r3smASUMlE
— Radio Harrow (@radioharrow) November 25, 2017
The afternoon featured live performances from Harrow Arts Centre, Radio Harrow’s very own House Band, ‘The Volunteers’, the Dhol Drummers, and dance group, Kideology.
Special guest Sajan Shah from BBC’s The Apprentice took part in the celebrations, which culminated with the switching on of the Christmas Lights in the Town Centre followed by a fireworks display.
We will be updating this page with photos from the day over the next few days!
Radio Harrow broadcast live from the Bubble Rush, at Kenton Recreation Ground, Harrow, a 5k fundraising event for St Luke’s Hospice, complete with strategically stationed bubble-blasters. Judging from the photos, it looks like fun!
St Luke’s Hospice is a charity focused on improving the quality of life for those with advanced progressive illnesses no longer responsive to cure for individuals who reside in the London Boroughs of Harrow or Brent. It provides support to patients and extends support to those people important to them whilst maintaining their dignity and respect. The services provided by the charity have been rated as safe, effective, caring, responsive and well-led, and relies on support from the local community to ensure it stays that way.
As part of the August Bank Holiday weekend, Radio Harrow were present at the 2017 Headstone Village Show at Headstone Manor, providing a PA service to the event with music, as well as commentating on the proceedings of the day with interviews with participants. (more…)
Radio Harrow is proud to have worked with Harrow Council between 24th and 27th July 2017 in coordinating a summer scheme for young people in the borough. We provided training on radio production, which culminated in the production of a fantastic live show. Make sure you listen again!
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