[22/04/13] DAN RACES FOR SUNSHINE!

Part time local racing driver, Dan Wright, showed his support for Sunshine Hospital Radio by promoting their fundraising campaign on his competition car.

Nailsea resident Dan was taking part in the Weston Sandocross, which was the first round of the Southern Counties Autocross Championship. The Sandocross is a variation on Autocross, which is unique to Weston-super-Mare Motor Club as the only club running this type of event on the mainland of the UK.

Dan said "I'm really pleased to be here supporting Weston Hospital's Sunshine Radio and their bid to get a new studio so that they can produce more shows for the patients."

Sunshine Hospital Radio are attempting to make the most of their limited work area by planning a studio rebuild that will give their volunteers a new, accessible recording area to develop new shows.

Competing in his trusty Corsa Sport, Dan considered it an excellent day as he suffered no vehicle damage or mechanical failures and battled his way up to 4th in class out of 15, finishing just one place behind Jenson Button's driving instructor!

To donate towards Sunshine Radio's new studio just text SUNR33 £1 to 70070.

Pictured right: Dan Wright competing in the Sandocross in his Vauxhall Corsa. Photos courtesy of 'Sunflower Hut Photography' .

[17/04/13] LAURA NEEDS YOUR VOTE!

Following on from her success at the HBA Radio Awards where Sunshine presenter Laura Tremelling scooped the 'Female Presenter of the Year' crown, she has now been nominated for a Sony Radio Academy Award.

The Sony Golden Headphones Award is a new category, and allows members of the public to vote for their favourite radio presenter.

Laura said: "It is really exciting to be nominated,

"Hospital radio is so important, we really try to make a difference, and help patients feel that little bit happier.

"If you can spare 30 seconds I'd be very grateful if you could vote for me."

Sony has sponsored the acclaimed annual Sony Radio Academy Awards - the UK radio industry's most prestigious awards - for more than three decades, and is committed to recognising the very best talent in the industry.

Sony UK country head Chris Bowen said: "This year, the team at Sony really wanted to create a new award category that allows any radio presenter in the country to battle it out and mobilise their fans to find out who is the people's choice.

"We look forward to finding out who is the nation's favourite presenter."

The award will be decided entirely by public vote, and people have until 5pm on Friday, May 10th to vote.

To vote for Laura please click HERE and type Laura Tremelling in the box.

[23/03/13] LAURA SCOOPS GOLD AT HBA AWARDS!

Presenter Laura Tremelling was thrilled to take the top prize in the 'Female Presenter of the Year' category at the ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Blackpool.

Organised by the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA), the awards invite entries from over 200 stations and is aimed at recognizing and rewarding the very best in hospital radio over the last year.

The Female Presenter of the Year category focuses on the diversity of presentation and listener awareness.

Laura, who has been a volunteer with Sunshine Radio for five years, presents a local news show every Monday evening called Talk of the Town.
She said: “I am over the moon to have won, and still can’t quite believe it.
To win gold is such a wonderful feeling, and it is all down to the support I have received from the amazing people at Sunshine. The award is just as much for them as it is for me, and honours the tireless work we all do to make patients stay in hospital a little bit easier.
“Hospital radio is so important, and I am proud of every single person who gives up their time to do it.”

The National Hospital Radio Awards are the leading national award honoring excellence in hospital broadcasting.
Many popular radio and television presenters began their careers in hospital radio including Scott Mills, Ken Bruce, Phillip Schofield and the late Jill Dando who was a volunteer at Sunshine Hospital Radio.

Sunshine Radio Chairman, Jo Newey said "We're all very proud of Laura's achievement which she thoroughly deserves. This has come at a perfect time as Sunshine Radio is this year celebrating 35 years of broadcasting and Laura is a great role model for new volunteers."

You can hear Laura’s winning entry at www.hbauk.com.

Pictured right: Laura collects her award from Roy Martin of Radio Today.

[31/01/13] HBA AWARD SHORTLIST FOR SUNSHINE!

Sunshine Hospital Radio are thrilled to have been told that they've been shortlisted in two categories at the 'National Hospital Radio Awards 2013'.

Laura Tremelling has been shortlisted in the highly sought after 'Female Presenter of the Year' category.
Laura said, "I woke up to the best news ever! I'm so chuffed to have been shortlisted. Well done to all involved, and fingers crossed for the awards ceremony in March!"

The team of volunteers have also made the 'Station Promotion' shortlist with an amusing Wardround show promotion put together by Marcus, Ben & Dave.

"It really has been a team effort to get our award entries together, so everyone involved feels proud just to have made the top ten." said Marcus.

The awards, which celebrate the best in hospital radio broadcasts from across the country, are organised by the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) and are proud to have Sir Terry Wogan as the patron of the association.

The results will be announced at the award ceremony, on Saturday 23rd March 2013.