Radio Northwick Park
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Radio Northwick Park (RNP) is a free broadcasting service based inside Northwick Park Hospital in Harrow, Middlesex, England.
The radio station was founded in 1971 and is run by volunteers to provide patient visiting and a broadcast entertainment service. They are Registered Charity number 274806 and a member of the Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA). RNP became one of the first hospital radio stations in the United Kingdom to become 24 hours, in 2000, when they received a Lottery Grant which enabled them to install a computer system.
Their broadcasting hours are Weekdays 6pm - 11pm, Saturdays 10am - 8pm and Sundays 10am - 10pm.
Their mascot is called Ronnie the Radio.
[edit] Awards (HBA Awards)
2007
Best Female Presenter - Silver Award
2006
Best Male Presenter - Gold Award
Best Sports Output - Highly Commended
2005
Best Children's Show - Silver Award
Best Speech Package - Highly Commended
2002
Best Audio Promotion - Gold Award
[edit] Committee Members
Adrian Rammelt - Chairman
Malcolm Clarke - Secretary
Keith Chilvers - Treasurer
Anila Vekaria - Volunteers Co-ordinator
Matt Blank - Programme Controller
Lauren Rich - Fundraising Officer
Ellie Columbine - Publicity Officer
Jon Hart - IT Officer
Ben Hart - Technical Officer