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Did you know March is prostate cancer awareness month? In the UK, about 1 in 8 men are diagnosed with it each year. Here, our very own Andrew Woolfe chats to his brother in this frank and honest conversation with an important message For more take a look at the official MacMillan website https://www.macmillan.org.uk/cancer-awareness/prostate-cancer-awareness-month

A new series begins on Wednesday 5th February with Colin Jackson choosing 10 of his favourite tunes alongside chatting about his life and career! www.radioglamorgan.com

Local singer-songwriter Tom Auton chats to Andrew Woolfe about his new EP (Originally broadcast on Hospital Radio Glamorgan on Saturday 21st October 2023)

Our team took to the streets to support Jayne who you can hear on Hospital Radio Glamorgan every Sunday 1-4pm!

On Sunday 24th September, we witnessed all sorts of fantastic characters taking part in a ‘Superhero Dash' which was organised by the Noah's Ark Children's hospital charity. Here are just some of the highlights that we brought to listeners of Hospital Radio Glamorgan on Sunday 24th September 2023 For more about Noah's Ark, go to https://noahsarkcharity.org/

On Thursday 22nd December 2022, a carol concert was held in the concourse at the University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff. It was organised by the UHW Christian Fellowship. This is the full service which was broadcast on Radio Glamorgan

For the first time in 64 years, Wales are playing in the World Cup! Julie and the team look ahead to tournament in Qatar which kicks off on the 20th November Guests include Wales & Swansea legend Alan Curtis, Esme Allchurch, Helen Ward, Megan Feringa & Rob Phillips Originally broadcast on Radio Glamorgan on 18th November 2022 www.radioglamorgan.com

Sunday 13th November 2022 is World Kindness Day. This special programme, which was produced by students studying at the University of South Wales in Cardiff gives an insight into animals and kindness and a chance to do some mindfulness exercises too!

Recently, we were invited to ‘Woodland House', the administrative centre of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board to chat to recently appointed CEO Suzanne Rankin. Suzanne was formerly Chief Executive of Ashford and St. Peter's Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, first joining the Trust as Chief Nurse in 2010 before becoming their Chief Executive in 2014. She arrived in Cardiff in February earlier this year and has recently marked six months of being in the Welsh Capital. Here's the full chat with Suzanne as she talks about her life and career so far Originally broadcast on Radio Glamorgan on Thursday 1st September 2022.

On the 31st July 2022, we were in Pontcanna Fields for the 'NHS 5K do it your way event' organised by the Cardiff and Vale Health Charity. Here we hear from Lucie Barratt from the charity, alongside some of those who took part including Fiona Kinghorn who's the Executive Director for Public Health at the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board. https://healthcharity.wales/

Recently Christopher Anstee published a powerful collection of memories, poems and beautiful illustrations titled 'Polish the crown', that celebrate the extraordinarily ordinary life of a boy who grew up under the shadow of section 28. A boy who became a proud gay man, despite the life and times that once defined him. Here is his chat with Rob Jones www.radioglamorgan.com

We pay tribute to Karlo King, who holds the distinction as one of Radio Glamorgan's longest serving members. He joined in 1978 and passed away in December 2019.

Students from the University of South Wales present to you another special show to mark Mental Health Awareness Week

Students from the University of South Wales present to you a special show to mark Mental Health Awareness Week

Nic Clarke (Former Volunteer at Radio Glamorgan) spoke openly about Mental Health to Andrew Woolfe as part of our Music was my first love series.

Local GP Dr David Gerson, spoke to Andrew Woolfe about Mental Health as part of his appearance on Music was my first love.

Why not join us on Bank Holiday Monday (2nd May) from 9am as we take you on a journey through the alphabet! www.radioglamorgan.com/listen

In this special as we mark International Women's Day on Radio Glamorgan, Post-Graduate students at the University of South Wales share with you stories of some exceptional women. Some have overcome life trauma, some have built businesses and some have learnt to express themselves and their creativity in unique ways. For more about Radio Glamorgan, head to www.radioglamorgan.com

On Time to Talk day (3rd February 2022) Julie Kissick speaks to three people who have all had different experiences with mental health, but they are all advocates for speaking up and keeping the channels of communication open. Anwen Evans explains what it was like dealing with mental health as a teenager, Rhodri Jones a mind fitness and performance coach works with people on understanding how they tick Kev Johns talks about finding your voice and someone to talk to. Some useful links for you to explore https://timetotalkday.co.uk/tips-to-talk/ https://www.cardiff.gov.uk/ENG/resident/Social-Services-and-Wellbeing/Adults/Health-and-wellbeing/Mental%20wellbeing/Pages/default.aspx https://www.stepiau.org/en/local-services https://nhswales.silvercloudhealth.com/onboard/nhswales/programs/ https://www.rhodrijones.co.uk/about-me

Settle back and enjoy an original story written and read by Laura Campbell.

Settle back and enjoy an original story, written and read by Laura Campbell

On Friday 19th November 2021, the University Hospital of Wales turned 50 having officially been opened by HM The Queen on that day in 1971. At Radio Glamorgan, to mark the occasion we took you on a musical voyage from 1971-2021... Here for you, 50 hours in just over 5 minutes! Enjoy! www.radioglamorgan.com/50hour

On the 19th November 1971, The University Hospital of Wales in Cardiff was officially opened by HM Queen. 50 years on in a mini documentary presented by Jamie Pritchard, some of those who were around at the time share their memories. https://www.radioglamorgan.com/uhwat50/

The former host of 'Who wants to be a millionaire', 'Tiswas' and 'Capital Breakfast' chats to Luke Davies about his career

Welsh singer and actress Sophie Evans, takes time out of her day to chat to Luke Davies

Julie Kissick presents a special sports show, highlighting the amazing work of volunteers! "All about sport" broadcasts on Radio Glamorgan every Friday at 6.30pm (Repeated at 9.30am on a Saturday) For more about Radio Glamorgan, go to www.radioglamorgan.com

A Veteran of Pantomimes and Comedy, Mike Doyle joined The Live Luke on Radio Glamorgan to promote his brand new single "The Face of Kindness". In what has been an emotional year for Mike, he talks to Luke about the challenges in the pandemic and how it has affected him and why he had to release this song. Written by Vernon Hopkins, the song itself is dedicated to the NHS with proceeds going to the latter.

In the final episode of this mini series, we have some advice on being an unpaid carer and some share their personal stories too. With every day of the COVID-19 pandemic that passes, unpaid carers in Wales are saving the Welsh Government £33 million in the care they provide. That's according to new research (March 2021) by charity Carers Wales. http://www.radioglamorgan.com/2021/03/11/carerswalesseries/

Juggling work and care is the topic in this episode. With every day of the COVID-19 pandemic that passes, unpaid carers in Wales are saving the Welsh Government £33 million in the care they provide. That's according to new research (March 2021) by charity Carers Wales. http://www.radioglamorgan.com/2021/03/11/carerswalesseries/

Making 'me time' is the topic discussed in this episode. With every day of the COVID-19 pandemic that passes, unpaid carers in Wales are saving the Welsh Government £33 million in the care they provide. That's according to new research (March 2021) by charity Carers Wales. http://www.radioglamorgan.com/2021/03/11/carerswalesseries/

This episode is all about 'Volunteering' in the caring sector. With every day of the COVID-19 pandemic that passes, unpaid carers in Wales are saving the Welsh Government £33 million in the care they provide. That's according to new research (March 2021) by charity Carers Wales. http://www.radioglamorgan.com/2021/03/11/carerswalesseries/

In this episode, a general overview of what Carers Wales does. With every day of the COVID-19 pandemic that passes, unpaid carers in Wales are saving the Welsh Government £33 million in the care they provide. That's according to new research (March 2021) by charity Carers Wales.

Hospital Radio Stations across Wales all joined up at Midday on St David's Day 2021 to sing 'Calon Lan'! - Rookwood Sound - Bridgend Hospital Radio/BHR - Radio BGM - Radio Bronglais - Ysbyty Radio Gwynedd - Radio Glamorgan www.bigwelshsingalong.co.uk

You don't have to be in hospital to listen to Radio Glamorgan. More on our website at www.radioglamorgan.com

Radio Glamorgan broadcasts 24/7 from the heart of the Heath Hospital in Cardiff. All shows are presented by volunteers!

On the day Radio Glamorgan officially renamed the studio "The John Wilce Studio", Kelly Marlow (Youth Volunteer Manager at Cardiff and Vale UHB) popped in to chat to Jason Manly about Volunteering.

John Wilce, a dedicated volunteer at Radio Glamorgan for 15 years sadly passed away on the 14th September. He was a well loved and all-round respected person and to honour him, we put together (what turned out to be) a 3 hour programme which included tributes from all around in person and on social media. (The show without the music is here but the playlist was as follows) ***************************** 1 Escala - Live and Let Die 2 Beatles - Sgt peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band Intro 3 Beatles - Come Together 4 Bob Dylan - Blowing in the Wind 5 Beatles - I'll follow the sun 6 Emeli Sande - Clown 7 Killers - All the things I've done 8 Beatles - Helter Skelter 9 Ward Thomas - A Town Called Ugley 10 Queen - We are the champions 11 Puff Daddy ft Faith Evans - I'll be missing you 12 Stereophonics - Revolution 13 Jo Cocker - With a little help from my friends 14 Stereophonics - Dakota 15 Beatles - Here comes the sun 16 Elo - Mr Blue Sky 17 David Bowie - Life on Mars 18 Paolo Nutini - These Streets 19 Oasis - Hindu Times 20 Tom Jones & Stereophonics - Mama told me not to come 21 Beatles - In My Life 22 Beatles - Sgt Pepper Reprise ***************************** Thank you if you got in touch - it means so much to us here at the station x

SuRie is the UK entrant for the 2018 Eurovision!# Hear her chat with Luke here!

The Celtic Gals celebrated #InternationalWomensDay with Jaimee Rae (Twitter @RaeJaimee) - Talking all things Endometriosis and the #EndoWall What's it all about? Check out the interview with the Celtic Gals which originally aired on Radio Glamorgan on the 8th March 2018

Some words from Michelle Fowler, on behalf of Cardiff and Vale UHB

Michelle Fowler and Jayne Catherall join us during our final hours of our mammoth 50 hour broadcast! (www.radioglamorgan.com) Here they are chatting to Ben Gallivan It's all about Volunteers!

Originally broadcast on Radio Glamorgan - 15th December 2016 Robert Darke talks to Maria Battle, Chair of the Cardiff and Vale University Health Board.

Nigel Moore chats to Bethan Simmons, PR Manager of Noah's Ark. Originally broadcast on Radio Glamorgan on Wednesday 23rd November 2016

Professor Susan Wong talks to Roger Thomas about all things Diabetes on International Diabetes Day 2016. http://www.cardiff.ac.uk/systems-immunity http://www.idf.org/wdd-index/

Set in 1967, Black River follows Harry, a South Wales Echo journalist, as he tries to protect the village of Aberfan from press intrusion in the run up to the first anniversary of the 1966 tip disaster. The 50th anniversary of the Aberfan disaster will be on Friday 21st October 2016. Hear Robert Darke talk to Louise Walsh, originally broadcast on Radio Glamorgan. For more details about the book and to purchase it - www.blackriver.cymru

Laura had cancer as a teenager and was told that she may only live 2 years and if she survived would probably never have children. 30 years later with 3 children she has lived a full life raising thousands of pounds for cancer charities. Now, she is writing a book about her experiences and spoke to Robert Darke on Thursday 21st July live on Radio Glamorgan.

This interview talks about the work Scope are doing to offer friendship and support to parents of children with special needs. A really worthwhile cause and they're looking for volunteers to train up too! Originally broadcast on Thursday 5th July 2016

Every month, Radio Glamorgan hosts the Teenage Cancer Trust (TCT) takeover… (Once a month, on a Sunday @ Midday) What is TCT all about? Well, here's a snippet from the takeover from Sunday 15th May 2016 featuring Hannah Abraham (Cancer Patient), Anna Davies (Youth Co-ordinator for TCT in Cardiff) and Jamie Pritchard (Volunteer Presenter for Radio Glamorgan)

Nic Clarke (Of Nic Clarke and the Daydreamers) chat to Ward Thomas, ahead of their gig at the Globe in Cardiff. **Originally broadcast on Radio Glamorgan during May of 2015** **All music from the original programme has been removed and available to purchase from official retailers**