Brockley News Podcasts

Based at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital, Stanmore, the main goals of the SCT charity are to improve the lives and increase survival of children and young adults who are afflicted with bone cancer by both initiating and funding scientific research, education and individual patient support. The charity’s Head of Fundraising, Sarah Wright speaks to Alan Joyce about how the […]

Keith Reeve hosts a special feature on The Stanmore Steppers, which is an excellent initiative by Laura Mitham, one of the RNOH Therapy Technicians. We also hear from patients benefiting from the idea, the volunteers who support it and also from RNOH Volunteering and Involvement Lead Diane Young.

Alan Joyce introduces the latest news update for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. We hear the shortlist nominations for the 2021 national hospital radio awards, with Alan Dedicoat. We hear reaction to the nominations from trustee Rebecca Lewis, and Michael Hippolyte interview Dean Tearle from the Aspire charity about their plans to reopen after lockdown. Plus there’s music from Alessia.

Ron Laver talks to Geraldine Gower from The Disability Foundation about the range of holistic therapies they can continue to offer online during lockdown, and why their service is so important. There’s also music from Amalie Bryde.

We hear from Interim RNOH Chief Executive Paul Fish, and Jonathan Berry, the Deputy Head of Operations and Operational Lead for the Covid-19 vaccination delivery programme. Plus there’s music from Hicktown Breakout.

Interim RNOH CEO and Chief Nurse Prof Paul Fish speaks to Keith Reeve about all aspects of the RNOH, plus a preview of our 2021 HBA Awards “Station Of The Year” entry. Also includes music from Crouton Cannon.

Ron Laver chats to Michele Monro, daughter of legendary 60s singer Matt Monro, about a special four-part audio documentary on his career and recording catalogue. The documentary, called “The Boy From Shoreditch”, will be broadcast in full on Radio Brockley over Christmas.

This year’s “virtual” RNOH Christmas Carol service is led by Father Paul Reece, the lead chaplain for the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. Music comes from the Buttercup Singers and from patient and RNOH supporter Ushma Soni. Plus there’s a message from interim Chief Executive Paul Fish.

Ron Laver introduces our latest RNOH News update. On this edition, Nicola Lane tells us about a new podcast series about the RNOH ghost, known as “the grey lady”. Plus there’s music from Kieran Lancini.

Ron Laver speaks to Ashley Edwards, who is the head gardener at Horatio’s Garden – based at the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital. Plus there’s music performed especially for Radio Brockley from Daisy Chute.