
Royal Free Radio
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Broadcasting 24/7 at the Royal Free, Chase Farm and North Middlesex Hospitals, and online at royalfreeradio.co.uk
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55 years of Radio Enfield/Royal Free Radio. A view of studio 1 in the "Hut" (ex-teaching classroom) occupied from 1979-2006, from the office area outside. Note the 78s on the floor waiting to be indexed! Still being played in 78 Spin (Sats, 12noon). Royal Free London Royal Free Charity


55 years this month! We're often asked to take part in events within the hospitals, especially at Chase Farm. Here's Andy and Patrick at the annual Christmas Carol concert. Look out for us with Santa & Enfield Rotay Club at Christmas too! Royal Free London Royal Free Charity


55 years of Radio Enfield/Royal Free Radio. Remembering some of our volunteers who became our friends who sadly passed away during our 55 years. Greatly missed. Les Tew, Keith Baker, Carol Bloomfield, Paul Upson. Royal Free London Royal Free Charity


We're 55 years old in 9 days time! Our special programme "Sundown Sessions" is aimed at helping patients with dementia and ward staff manage the phenomenon known as ‘sundowning’ (see below). Made in conjunction with the Royal Free Dementia Lead. Royal Free London Royal Free Charity


We're 55 years old in 8 days time! Some of our long-serving members were proud to be presented with Lifetime Achievement Awards by London Borough of Enfield. Royal Free London Royal Free Charity


We're 55 years old in 7 days time! Some of our volunteers have moved on to careers in the media - on both sides of the microphone. Two of our presenters from the 1980s found themselves in competition on national radio. Royal Free London Royal Free Charity


55 years of Radio Enfield/Royal Free Radio. Meet some of our current presenters: Patrick Kingham, Joe Forster, Mandy Cullen, John Smeeton. Details on our programmes and presenters are on our website royalfreeradio.co.uk Royal Free London Royal Free Charity


55 years of Radio Enfield/Royal Free Radio on 24th May. This was the first press coverage of the newly launched station from the Enfield Gazette, published 19th June 1970. Royal Free London Royal Free Charity


We're 55 in 4 days time! Enfield Voluntary Action presented Trusted Voices awards to our 3 technical experts Andy Higgins (2nd left), Andy Whiting* and Martin Higgins* (*unable to attend) for keeping the station on air 24/7 during the Covid-19 crisis. Royal Free London Royal Free Charity


Celebrating Radio Enfield/Royal Free Radio's 55 years on air on 24th May. Here's how the Enfield Dispatch is covering this: enfielddispatch.co.uk/charitable-rad… Royal Free London Royal Free Charity

We're 55 in 2 days! So many well-known memorable guests over the years - Des O'Connor, Chas 'n' Dave, Dr Magnus Pyke, Geoff Love, Helen Shapiro, Cliff Richard &c but there's one guest that stands out: Nicholas Parsons: here's a short extract... Royal Free London Royal Free Charity

Marking 55 years on air on 24th May. This is the "station opener" from 1970 by Nigel Hunt and Chris Tucker, and an early jingle from Keith Baker who presented the very first programme. The first record played was Melodie d'Amour by Ray Conniff. Royal Free London Royal Free Charity

This Sunday at 12noon, Abseil 2025, covering the recent event at the Pears Building in Hampstead. See below for details. Hear it at royalfreeradio.co.uk and in Barnet, Chase Farm, North Mid & the Royal Free Hospitals, and on your smart speaker. Royal Free London Royal Free Charity



Final reminder of our special programme covering the recent Abseil 2025 event at the Pears Building in Hampstead... today (Sunday) at 12 noon, with Patrick Kingham. royalfreerdio.co.uk Royal Free London Royal Free Charity




Don't forget another chance to hear Be My Guest with Dame Caroline Clarke at 12noon on Sunday 22nd, talking about her life in the NHS, at the Royal Free and playing her choice of music, some of which may surprise you! royalfreeradio.co.uk Royal Free Charity Royal Free London


John Smeeton's guest at 1pm on Tuesday is Dr. Maria Goddard, talking about a program she's running with RF Charity volunteers to enhance their role including Population Health, Lifestyle Medicine & how to have healthy conversations with patients. Royal Free London Royal Free Charity

