Volunteers
Alan Butler 1953 – 2024
In a solemn turn of events, the BHR community mourns the loss of one of its cherished members, Alan Butler, who succumbed to Motor Neuron Disease on February 6th, 2024. Born in 1953, Alan’s dedication Read more…
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Bridgend’s Hospital Radio formally known as Bridgend League of Friends Hospital Radio (BLFR) has been an integral and useful addition to the Princess of Wales for many years, from the days of vinyl 1983 up to today’s digital age.
Our mission at Bridgend’s Hospital Radio is to provide comfort, entertainment, and a connection to the community for patients, staff, and visitors through personalised and diverse programming. We strive to uplift spirits, inspire hope, and bring joy to all those we serve with professionalism, passion, and compassion
Wayne joined the station 30 years ago, and currently acts as the Station Manager. He is our resident 70's and 80's Guru.. so if you love music from the 70's and 80's Wayne's show is the one for you! You can hear Wayne on your radios every Sunday morning 10am - 12pm!
Owain is one of our Trustees and also a presenter here at BHR. Owain has a big passion for local music and he loves to bring local music to his show. You can catch Owain at various times on your radios!
Julie is one our Trustees and Request Collectors. Julie is our funding expert and is responsible for applying for funding for the station. And to be fair, she's extremely good at it! You will see Julie around the wards collecting requests. Say Hi! if you see her.
Luke has been at BHR for just over 10 years now. Most of Luke's work is now behind the scenes at the station but you may still hear him on your radio from time to time.
Connor joined us in 2018 as part of our on air team, You can catch Connor every Monday from 5pm, when he brings you all the latest music from indie start ups to chart toppers with humour throughout, probably...!
Arthur is our longest serving volunteer with over 30 years under his belt at the station! You can catch Arthur's show every Saturday at 11:00am on BHR.
Morgan joined the station in 2019. You can catch Morgan at various times here at BHR.
Holly joined us as an Administrator in 2019. She quickly got the radio bug however and joined out on air team shortly after. Holly is currently working on getting a show together and then you'll be hearing her on your airwaves!
Gavin jumps in his time machine every Tuesday for the very aptly named 'Tuesday Time Machine'. Hear him here every Tuesday 20:00 - 21:00
Dave is a hospital radio legend here in South Wales racking up plenty of experience from just about every hospital radio station in Wales. He's currently on loan to us from Merthyr Hospital Radio for the Covid pandemic (and between us, we're hoping he stays here when Merthyr begins broadcasting again) ... You can hear Dave Wednesday's 1900 - 2100!
Darren joined us in 2018.
Paul joined is in 2023 as an On Air presenter. You can hear him every Monday and Thursday 10:00 - 12:00 on your radios!
Chris joined us in 2023. Chris loves new music and dance tracks!
Fraser joined us in 2023. Fraser loves all things musicals and Welsh! You'll catch his show every Tuesday 16:00 - 18:00!
Jim joined us in 2023. He's currently undergoing training but he'll have a time slot on our schedule real soon!
Stewart joined us in 2023. You can catch him every Monday 13:00 - 15:00.
Philip joined us in 2023. He's currently undergoing training but he'll have a time slot on our schedule real soon!
In a solemn turn of events, the BHR community mourns the loss of one of its cherished members, Alan Butler, who succumbed to Motor Neuron Disease on February 6th, 2024. Born in 1953, Alan’s dedication Read more…
Bridgend’s Hospital Radio Marks 40 Years of Heartwarming Broadcasting to the Princess of Wales Hospital Bridgend’s Hospital Radio is proud to announce its momentous 40th anniversary of dedicated broadcasting to the Princess of Wales Hospital Read more…
Connor wins Gold at HBA Awards 2022 All of the team at BHR Wales would like to express a huge congratulations to Connor Morgans on his success at the Hospital Broadcasting Association Awards 2022 picking Read more…
After almost 2 years away from our studio’s we’re pleased to announce that we have made the decision to return to our studio’s based at the Princess of Wales Hospital to commence live programming. Volunteers Read more…
We are now nearly 7 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, and what a 7 months it has been! Whilst we are still not permitted to broadcast from our studios directly we have put several new Read more…
Following the latest advice from the Government we have taken the decision to suspend all live presenter led programming. We have taken this decision in the best interest of our volunteers. We will still be Read more…
I have decided to take on the challenge of a 48 Hour Broadcast on Bridgend’s Hospital Radio in aid of Mind and Hafal. My hope is that I can use the broadcast to help promote Read more…
We are pleased to announce that this years Annual General Meeting will take place on Monday 13th May 2019 at The Boardroom in the Princess of Wales Hospital. All are welcome to attend. Should you wish Read more…
We are pleased to announce that we will be back with our Eurovision Special for 2019 on Saturday 18th May from 5pm until the winner is annouced! This year we are looking for your memorable Read more…
Bridgend's Hospital Radio, The Studios, The Princess of Wales Hospital, Coity Road, Bridgend, CF31 1RQ
01656 752 588