It is with great sadness that BHR Wales shares the news that our friend and fellow volunteer, Paul Brabban, sadly passed away peacefully on Saturday 8th August 2026. Paul was a valued member of the BHR Wales family, and his loss will be deeply felt by those who had the Read more…
Owain White Returns to BHR Wales with a Bilingual Radio Show! We’re thrilled to announce the return of beloved radio presenter, Owain White, to Bridgend’s Hospital Radio (BHR Wales)! Owain is bringing a fresh and exciting bilingual show to the airwaves, offering something truly special for both Welsh and English-speaking Read more…
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 and passion for enriching the lives of patients through the airwaves will forever be remembered. 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 up Gold in the Best Male Presenter category. This is the first award that BHR has ever Read more…
Saturday 12th May 2018 saw the return of our Eurovision Song Contest Party. Owain took to the airwaves to entertain the staff and patients at the Princess of Wales Hospital with his unique take on the Eurovision acts. Sheila also joined in on the fun by giving away non-alcoholic drinks Read more…
On Tuesday 10th April 2018, our Owain and Sheila joined Sainsbury’s Community Champion, Jackie Thomas, on the distribution trail of the Easter Eggs that we very generously donated to Sainsbury’s Bridgend, by their fantastic customers! They visited: The Princess of Wales Hospital Children’s Ward Y Bwthyn Newedd Young Carers Bridgend Read more…
We would like to say a massive thank you to all shoppers at Sainsbury’s Bridgend who have donated presents to the store. All gifts have now been wrapped by Jackie and her elves at the Bridgend store and will be given to children who spend some time at the Children’s ward this Read more…
A huge congratulations to our Sheila Hollin who has achieved a very special certificate of recognition from BAVO for all the hard voluntary work she does at the hospital in the maternity ward and with us here at BHR. The award was signed personally by first minister Carwyn Jones and Read more…
We are pleased to welcome a brand new show to Sunday afternoons! Starting on Sunday 3rd December 2017 will be TeenVoice. TeenVoice will be an hour discussion show with music hosted by Amber Gulsen and Charlotte McNab. Both Amber and Charlotte join us as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award and hopefully beyond Read more…
After a busy couple of months on the recruitment front, we are pleased to welcome our newest volunteers to the team! Gemma Sandham Dayle Ashford Neil Poulton Christian Heathcote-Elliott Charlotte Pearson Alys Clark Keep a ear out on your radios for our newest members as they undergo their training and Read more…