We’ll be collecting at Morrisons Supermarket, Western Approaches, Eastwood between 9am and 5pm.

If you see our collectors, please stop by and say hi.

Southend Hospital Radio is a registered charity that relies on donations from the public

We’ll be collecting at The Factory Shop, 1 Magnolia Way, Purdeys Industrial Estate, Rochford between 10am and 4pm.

If you see our collectors, please stop by and say hi.

Southend Hospital Radio is a registered charity that relies on donations from the public

As Waitrose shoppers will no doubt be aware, when paying for shopping, you’re given a green token, which is used to show support for one of the three charities being supported each month.

In March 2011, we were one of the supported charities, and as part of the Waitrose Community Matters programme, we’ve been awarded £255 by the branch at London Road, Leigh-on-Sea

Waitrose Collection Announcement March 2011

Again, we’d like to express our thanks to the team at Waitrose, and to all of the shoppers who showed their support.

The AGM is always a good opportunity to get an update on the station’s activities over the years, and as was discussed, it’s generally been a good year, with a number of successful fundraising activities and special events. 2010 was also the Year of The Flood, meaning that the station was off-air for a little while as the studios dried out and equipment was re-connected.

The station’s committee gave an update on the events of the last 12 months, took a quick look at the station’s finances, and looked at what was planned for the coming year, before agreeing to the committee members for the coming year.

For those unable to attend this year’s AGM, a copy of the minutes will soon appear on the studio noticeboard as usual.

Doing the sunday night selection as I write and myself and Jemma have noticed the alarming chart positions for truly great records that stalled in the lower ends of the top 20 at the time. EG Isley Brothers Summer Breeze #16! Eddie Cochran Summertime Blues #18! Beggars belief….that’s not the name of a band, it just does…

So our theme this week was songs that include the season in the title, so we’ve had diverse numbers including Fleet Foxes and Midlake, as well as the more obvious ones from the likes of Bryan Adams and Bananarama, and Terry Jacks aswell (unfortunately!)

Next week’s theme will be songs with Mr, Mrs, Ms and Miss in the title. Plenty to choose from there, any ideas?

They kindly held collections after every show and donated 50p from each programme sold to our charity.

Each month, shoppers at Waitrose are given a green token to put to one of three charities. Donations are made to those charities based on the amount of tokens each charity gets.

In the Leigh-on-Sea branch of Waitrose this month, Southend Hospital Radio has been selected as one of the three charities, and if you want to lend your support, drop your green token in the Southend Hospital Radio box.

Adding support for Southend Hospital Radio at Waitrose, Leigh-on-Sea

We’d like to thank Waitrose for allowing us to be one of this month’s chosen charities, and to all of the shoppers at Waitrose Leigh-on-Sea for showing your support.

This brand new show is based on everyone’s favourite fairy tale. Journey with Little Red herself as she embarks on the classic story with perhaps, not such expected characters. Meet Geoff, the Big Bad Wolf who is determined to become King of the Wood as aided by his sidekick; Steve the Sheep. Geoff has competition though from another Big Bad Wolf: Kenny; and he’ll stop at nothing to prevent Geoff from achieving his goal!

Throw in a comedy duo of woodland creatures, hilarious dialogue steeped in irony and sarcasm; and you have the farce of the year that’s fun for all the family. It’s Little Red Riding Hood how you’ve never seen it before; yet somehow, the way you’ve always wanted to see it. For Kids and Grown-Up’s alike!

The show runs from Tuesday 22^nd March until Saturday 26^th February in the Dixon Studio at the Palace Theatre in Westcliff-on-Sea.

Tickets priced, Full; £9.00, Child: £5.00, Senior Citizen: £7.00, Family Ticket of 4 (max 2 Adults) £19.00

For booking information please visit http://www.thecliffspavilion.co.uk/.

Zen City November 2010

A big thank you to all of the local companies that contributed very generously to our raffle prizes.

• Zen City
• Rossi Ice Cream
• PhotoVisual
• Charlie Choy’s
• Southend Theatres
• Spa Renaissance
• Stella Cast Hair Design
• Adventure Island
• Sea Life Centre
• Kids Kingdom

Chinese Meal November Raffle Prizes

Thanks again,

Jemma

PS: You can find a small collection of photos here: Southend Hospital Radio Chinese 2010

Neil