Radio Lonsdale

Radio Lonsdale is the FREE hospital radio station at Furness General Hospital

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Radio Lonsdale has provided free radio entertainment to Furness hospitals since 1965. In fact, we are one of the oldest hospital radio stations in the UK, as the charity was originally started at High Carley Hospital near Ulverston in 1948! Our members are all volunteers and get great satisfaction from helping others. A number of our past members have gone on to careers in the media industry, with

the BBC and commercial stations such as The Bay and Sky. A National Lottery grant in 2016 enabled the purchase of IP Audio Codecs which now enable us to broadcast from almost any location. To date we have not had a location that has defeated our rock solid 4G connection or Radome aerial, including our footballing trips to Lowestoft and Bristol Rovers. Our Codecs must be some of the most utilized kit in hospital radio, being taken out almost every weekend! However, some of our most enjoyable work takes place inside the hospital. We believe that hospital radio is not about glamour or awards, but instead should be all about the patient. Our Easter Radiothons and Mince Pie Runs, along with the Dementia Awareness Tea Dances at all three Morecambe Bay hospitals, involving staff and patients, have proved to be the most memorable days for our volunteers.

30/09/2024

We are back up and running but unfortunately one of our carts is not recognising there is a track in it to play so there will be some quiet periods until our IT gurus are available to fix the issue. Apologies everyone.

28/09/2024

Radio Lonsdale is having some new computers installed today so unfortunately there will be some downtime. Apologies for any inconvenience and we will be back up and running as soon as possible ❤️

19/08/2024

Karen is on air now with the 2nd of our 2 live shows tonight celebrating 50 years of being a registered charity.

Tune in FREE to Channel 1 @ bedside or via TuneIn radio!

19/08/2024

Tom is getting ready to go on air from 6pm for the first of our live special shows in celebration of 50 years as a registered charity! 🍾🎈🎉

Tune in FREE to Channel 1 @ bedside or via TuneIn radio!

18/08/2024

RADIO LONSDALE PRESENTS
RL:50
Monday 19th August

Two live shows in Special Celebration of 50 Years as a registered Charity

TOM BROWNLEE
6pm-7pm
A Year of Music from 1974

KAREN GELDART
7pm-8:30pm
Playing the Best Songs Over the
Last 50 Years

You can listen for FREE on Channel 1 at Bedside and via TUNEIN Radio

27/07/2024

Some of our members received long service awards on Saturday 20th July 2024 during our volunteer get together. Harrison Holmes received a special recognition award for his Wednesday shows.
Andy Johannesen also has a 10 year long service certificate but we were unable to present it that night.
Well done to everyone!
Thanks also to Gaz for assisting Harrison with his shows and to Ben for all the IT support you give.
On behalf of the committee huge thanks to you all for your continuing support, loyalty and for the shows you present each week.🎧🎤🎵

18/05/2024

At barrow raiders craft fair lots of lovely crafts here is just some of ours .

14/05/2024

8th June 2024

11/05/2024

Few pics from today at this year's K2B and C2B.
Thanks to all our volunteers as could not do this without you❤️

11/05/2024

Look who's arrived! Gaz and Haz live at Hawcoat Park for the next hour!

11/05/2024

New set up for our presenters today after a last minute power outage in the beer tent! Still entertaining the crowds and participants all day! Come and say hi 👋

11/05/2024

Good luck to everyone participating in this year's K2B and C2B.
We are proud to be supporting the event again so come on down to Hawcoat Park today. You will find us on the balcony of the clubhouse😄

09/04/2024

Just a sml selection of goods that will be available at theevent .

30/03/2024

Come along and see lots of different hand crafted goods made locally .

27/03/2024

DJ Coxylad is back on air at 7.30 this evening with special guest Chris Loveless from the Furness Youth Theatre dropping in to talk about his latest production. Tune in to Channel 1 @ bedside or listen on our website -

With the news this week that the Workington AFC friendly with Barrow AFC changing venues to Holker St, our commentary team has decided to bring

14/02/2024

How many love songs will this radio star play tonight?? ❤️ Harrison and Gaz live from 5.45 on Channel 1!

17/01/2024

DJ Coxy Lad LIVE right now for his 60th birthday special show! We couldn't send him on air without his birthday hat and badge!! 🎉🎂😀 Happy Birthday David Cox from all at RL!

17/01/2024

Look who was back on air tonight for the first time this year!!

24/12/2023

Karen and Fay are on air now playing Christmas tunes until 2pm Merry Christmas everyone 🎄🎅

23/12/2023

Merry Christmas to all the patients, staff and visitors to Furness General hospital ⛄️🌲 - Here is your Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Schedule:

CHRISTMAS EVE
11am - Noon Bill Clark's Hits & Headlines
Noon - 2pm Karen & Fay's Christmas Show
6pm - 7pm Elvis's Blue Christmas Special Concert
8pm - 9pm The Vintage Years with Jim Simpson

CHRISTMAS DAY
8am - 10am Christmas Day Breakfast Show with Tom Brownlee
10am - Noon The A-Z of Pop with Richard Smith: Christmas Special
1pm - 2pm Musicals Christmas Show with Karen and Fay
2pm - 3pm Disney Christmas Special with Veronika Stevens
4pm - 5pm A Christmas Carol performed by the Swarthmoor Drama Group
6pm - 7pm Martin Brown's Christmas Playlist
8pm - 9pm Monday Night at the Movies

Tune in FREE to Channel 1 @ bedside or via TuneIn Radio!

Address

Furness General Hospital Dalton Lane
Barrow In Furness
LA144LF

Telephone

01229 877877

Website

http://www.radio-lonsdale.co.uk/

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Videos

Mental Health Minute Trail - Dua Lipa

Tune in to the Mental Health Minute today from 10:59am, across radio stations worldwide, including Channel 1 @ bedside

Dedicated to our dear friend Pete Chesher Forever in our hearts

Micky Moore talking to SportZone's Adam Johnson following todays 2-2 draw against Leyton Orient

Micky Moore speaking to SportZone's Adam Johnson after tonights heartbreaking defeat against Hartlepool.

Paul Crarey talking to SportZone's Pete Chesher following todays 10-6 victory securing promotion to the championship

Raiders Boss Paul Crarey speaking to SportZones Pete Chesher following Barrows 60-0 win today

SportZone News JORDAN WILLIAMS SIGNS FOR ROCHDALE Barrow AFC winger Jordan Williams has today put pen to paper on a 2 year contract with League One Rochdale. The deal although undisclosed does Top the Transfer Record for a player sold by Barrow which was £45,000 when Jason Walker left for Luton. We wish Jordan all the best for the rest of his career Here is a reminder of just what Jordan is capable of scoring the winner against Tranmere this season

Video footage of Jordan Williams' winner from Tuesday with our commentary added to it. Thanks to Barrow AFC Steward, Terry Benn, for providing us with this video coverage.