[29/06/10] 'THE BIG QUIZ' IS A BIG SUCCESS!

Alan ‘Deadly’ Dedicoat returned to Weston last week to host a Big Quiz Night in aid of Sunshine Hospital Radio and Worle Community School .

The ‘Voice of the Balls’ was in fine voice as he tested the general knowledge of nearly 200 competitors at the charity quiz evening held at Worle Community school.
The teams were competing against each other in a bid to win the much sought after ‘Golden Microphone of Wonder!’

Speaking during the break Alan said: “I’m having a really good time! I'm pleased that so many people have turned up, and am delighted to be able to return to Weston to run this quiz.”
“Everyone seems to be enjoying themselves, and are giving it their all.”

Alan hosted a quiz night in 2008, organised by Sunshine Hospital Radio and Worle Community School, to raise money for Children in Need, and Alan was more than happy to return for another quiz night to benefit the organisers.

Many local businesses had donated prizes for the ever popular raffle which included, champagne, cider, hampers and gift vouchers.
Helping out with the raffle, Town mayor, Councillor Phillip Judd attended the event but admitted that quizzes weren’t his strong point.

He said: “I am pleased to come along to show my support but I haven’t entered a team as I am not great at quizzes!”
“There are a lot of teams taking part, and I wish them all luck.”

After five competitive quiz rounds, a raffle and a charity auction the top team on the night were The BJ’s and Alan proudly awarded them the ‘Golden Microphone of Wonder’.
Finishing in last place and winning the wooden spoon were Partridge Pie.

The evening raised a whopping £1207.01 which will be shared equally between Sunshine Hospital Radio, to help purchase a new computer server, and Worle Community School ’s Minibus Appeal.

Sue Walker, Chairman of Sunshine Hospital Radio said “I 'd like to thank everyone that made this evening such a success. We’ve been overwhelmed by the generosity and thoughtfulness of everyone that attended and the local businesses that so kindly contributed raffle prizes.
As before, Worle School provided a wonderful venue and we look forward to the next, even bigger, quiz night!”

A BIG thank you to all of the local business’ and companies that donated prizes: Asda - By George Hairdressers - Coffee Pot Cafe - Concorde at Filton - First Choice - Kevin Rowley Electrical - Leonard Couch Jewellers - McColls - Motor Parts Weston - Richs Farmhouse Cider - Rossiter & Sons Jewellers - Sainsbury's - Southcombes Hardware - The Lock & Key Shop - Walker & Ling.

[MONTHLY] SUNSHINE CAKE SALES.

Having run two very succesful cake sales at the hospital (both completely selling out), we are now hoping to make this a monthly fundraising event.

Held on a Saturday afternoon between 3pm-5pm, our industrious little cake makers can be found selling a variety of delicious cakes in front of the WRVS Shop near the main entrance of the hospital.

So if you love a bit of cake, and you're in the hospital on a Saturday afternoon then keep an eye out for our 'Table of Cakey Wonderment!' (You could even buy a cake, invite friends over and pretend you made it!)

[18/02/10] BUSINESS CLUB DONATION.

Sunshine Hospital Radio have received a generous donation of £100 from the North Somerset Business Club.

The business club for businesses in North Somerset held their annual Charity Ball last October and in the process raised thousands for local charities and good causes.

The aims and objectives of the club are many - primarily to keep members up to date with the latest business issues, promote networking and inter-trading within the local business community and offer the opportunity for local businesses to discuss amongst themselves business problems that commonly arise.

More info at www.nssbc.co.uk

[06/12/09] SANTA FUN RUN.

The Rotary Club of West Woodspring organised their first 'Santa Run' charity event on Sunday to support Action for Blind People and other charities.

Rotarian Roger Buckley said: "It was a great success! The sale of Santa suits went to Action for Blind People and then if people wanted to do it for their own charity they could get sponsorship for the event."
"It was all worth it and everyone taking part seemed to enjoy themselves."

The event was officially started by England and Bath rugby star, Lee Mears.

The cold conditions didn't prevent 'Team Sunshine' completing the run from Lauriston Hotel in Knightstone Road to the Royal Pier Hotel in Birnbeck Road and back again.
The team of volunteers managed to raise a whopping £278 in the process for Sunshine Hospital Radio!

Pictured right: Sunshine Radio members Chris, Victoria Ashleigh and Laura huddle up to rugby legend Lee Mears

[24/11/09] 'CHARITY OF THE YEAR' DONATION.

After a successful year of fund-raising by last year's town mayor Andrew Horler, cheques worth £18,000 were presented to charities at the Blakehay in Wadham Street.

The big winners were Weston's RNLI, Street Pastors and Sunshine Radio, which each received £3,000.

Cllr Horler said: "It was an honour for Camilla and I to be able to serve the town as mayor and mayoress, a very humbling experience and a year which we will never forget.
"We met so many amazing people, charities and organisations that are the life blood of the community."

Cllr Horler held Weston-super-Showcase, at The Playhouse, and the Mayor's Ball, at the Winter Gardens to boost his fund-raising.

Pictured right: Sunshine Radio Chairman Sue Walker is indicated with the red arrow (Please Note: Sue does not normally have a red arrow attached to her head!)

[10/12/08] RUGBY CLUBS RAISE A TIDY SCRUM FOR SUNSHINE RADIO.

The recent Somerset Cup match between Hornets and Weston-super-Mare rugby clubs at Hutton Moor saw both teams donate their share of the gate receipts to Sunshine Hospital Radio.

A cheque for £1000.00 was presented to Mr Alex Harries, Chairman of Sunshine Hospital Radio by Paul Davidson, Vice Chairman of Hornets and Ray Monelle, Chairman of Weston-super-Mare. Mr Harries was accompanied by Vice Chair Sue Walker and Fund Raising Officer Jo Newey of S.H.R.
Hornets would like to thank all at Weston-super-Mare Rugby Club for their extreme generosity in supporting Sunshine Hospital Radio.

Sunshine Hospital Radio are the Hornets community partners for season 2008/09 with previous fund raising taking place at the Summer Buzz with the Wurzels and future events planned before the end of the season.

Pictured right: Ray Monelle, Alex Harries, Sue Walker, Jo Newey and Paul Davidson

Sunshine Hospital Radio would like to say a very big “Thank-You” for donations received at the Weston Carnival.

Although the weather can be against us at that time of the year, the generosity of the carnival viewing public always make it a worthwhile event.

The proceeds raised will be used for purchasing new C.D.'s and the much needed upgrades to the studio equipment which will all help to improve the service that we offer the patients at Weston General Hospital.

Pictured Top: 2009, our best turn out of collectors so far! The weather was good too! Selina, Victoria, Laura, Liz, Greg, Mike, Lydia, Mike & more.

2nd Photo: Despite the terrible weather conditions at the 2008 Carnival our volunteers still ventured out collecting! Mike, Ron, Liz, Jo, Ruth & her daughter

3rd Photo: Weston Carnival 2006, Mike trying to look all serious and ignore the chilly weather.

4th Photo: MattyB, Nicky, Pete & Kieran-Bob in
'Abbey Road' pose at Weston Carnival 2005.

[29/08/07] Weston General Hospital’s Sunshine Hospital Radio has won first prize in this year’s North Somerset Good Neighbour Awards, created to recognise achievement by groups working in the local community within North Somerset.

North Somerset Council Chairman Cllr David Shopland presented the £200 first prize
The awards are sponsored by take-away company Miss Millie’s Fried Chicken and organised in conjunction with North Somerset Council. They were judged by a panel of Councillors and officers from North Somerset
Council.

Pictured right: Sunshine Hospital Radio presenters
Sue Walker and Steve Ledbrook with Ann Walker, managing director of Miss Millie’s Fried Chicken and North Somerset Council Chairman Cllr David Shopland

Ashton Gate, the home of Bristol City F.C. was the venue for a successful 'bucket collection'. The football fans were generous with their donations and to round off the day nicely, Bristol City won their match!.

Pictured Right: Sunshine Hospital Radio presenters with friends outside the Bristol City Gift shop.