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IODS present HRI with a cheque

Hospital Radio Ipswich the volunteer radio station that serves patients of Ipswich’s Heath Road Hospital has been presented with a cheque by members of IODS (Ipswich Operatic and Dramatic Society). During their show, “Sounds Familiar” at Felixstowe’s Spa Theatre last … Continue reading

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HRI Thanks Responders

Hospital Radio Ipswich the volunteer radio station that serves patients of Ipswich’s Heath Road Hospital has benefitted from another radio group. Local Amateur Radio is a hobby based around the use of a two-way radio and associated technology. As part … Continue reading

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Egg-tra Easter Shows

Happy Easter from HRI – if you or a loved one is in hospital this Easter, you can be sure that Hospital Radio Ipswich will be there to provide entertainment. Our programmes continue as normal…. however there are a few … Continue reading

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Buying Records not Breaking Them

Local Ipswich man, Steve Collins likes a challenge, especially one that drags him away from the fridge and the kid’s sweet tin, so when the opportunity came to take part in the Silverstone Half Marathon and the Henley on Thames … Continue reading

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Behind the scenes of Football Commentary

Hospital Radio Ipswich is very fortunate to be allowed to broadcast “live” commentary of every Home match at Portman Road. We have our own team on site at the games who sit with their professional counterparts in the commentary box. … Continue reading

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Programme Changes

Monday 30th January (2012) sees some changes to the HRI evening schedule. Bob Davis is now back in his regular slot (Mondays 18:00-19:30) with American Graffiti, the music choice is wide and it’s presented in Bob’s very laid back and … Continue reading

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New Year’s Holiday – 31st Dec – 2nd Jan 2012

New Year’s Eve 0600 Breakfast Time – Music, news and information 0900 The Golden Hour with Mark Eley 1000 Kevin Ashford in the potting shed 1300 The Tiger Club with Gemma G 1430 Fusion with Tim Ward 1700 Mike Bugg … Continue reading

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Christmas Schedule – 24th-26th December

We’ve got some great programmes lined up for the Christmas period. Christmas Eve 0600 Early Breakfast – Music, news and information 0800 Christmas Eve Breakfast with Mark Eley, including The Golden Hour 1000 Kevin Ashford in the Potting Shed 1230 … Continue reading

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Hear the Trust Carol Concert Tonight

Ipswich Hospital Trust’s annual Carol Service takes place this evening (Wednesday 14th December) and thanks to Hospital Radio Ipswich it will be available to quite literally “everybody”. Hospital Radio Ipswich will be broadcasting the service to patients on Channel 1 … Continue reading

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Tiggy on the Cornhill

Tuesday 25th October started out dull and cloudy, a typical pre-Christmas Half-Term!!! What could we do to brighten things up and put a smile on the faces of the people of Ipswich? How about let loose Tiggy the Tiger? That’s … Continue reading

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