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Meeting to determine whether the obstetric service at the Horton needs to be suspended
The Board of Directors of Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust will now hold an Extraordinary meeting of the Trust Board on Wednesday 31 August at 3pm at the John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford. The meeting will consider whether or not obstetric services at...
Obstetric service at the Horton – possibility of suspension of service
Problems in recruiting obstetric doctors at the Horton General Hospital's maternity unit have led to plans for the unit to become midwife-led while efforts continue to fill six vacant obstetric posts. Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust which runs the...
Health & Heartbreak: Healthcare Before the NHS
A Gloucestershire author has had her book, ‘Health and Heartbreak - Healthcare Before the NHS’, published in February this year. Radio Horton's resident Live at Three presenter, Liz MacLeod took the opportunity to speak with author, Jeannie Duckworth about the release...
Six goes into One: Radio Horton celebrates 52nd birthday
It was an incredibly exciting day at Radio Horton. After months of planning, the station was finally able to officially unveil six major pieces of news. At a special red carpet event to coincide with the station’s 52nd birthday, Radio Horton unveiled its new studios,...
Radio Horton at Broughton Cycling Sportive
On 10th July 2016, Radio Horton provided music and a PA service at the annual Broughton Cycling Sportive, held in the grounds of Broughton Castle, near Banbury which saw more than 200 cyclists turnout to take part. Offering participants a variety of four sportive...
Radio Horton reaches out to care homes
On the 17th June 2016, National Care Home Open Day, a nationwide initiative takes place, inviting care homes to connect with local communities by hosting activities and events, designed to recognise the amazing work that care facilities provide. Radio Horton is proud...
Drinking Beer, Jammin’ Deer – pub festival raises funds for Radio Horton and Katharine House Hospice
Two local charities were under the spotlight at the annual DeerJam Music Festival, held at Banbury's most historic pub, the Ye Olde Reindeer Inn. Organised by The Reindeer, DeerJam took place over Friday evening and Saturday (3rd - 4 th June) and comprised of...
Oxfordshire Based Entrepreneur takes on the Breakfast Giants
Banbury-based entrepreneur and food-technology/nutrition expert Dr Adrian Massey has launched a campaign to help Oxfordshire shoppers/consumers understand the health risks of breakfast-on-the-go products. After several years in corporate employment, Dr Massey left in...
New Chaplain Appointed for Horton Hospital
On 21st April 2016, Radio Horton brought live to patients' bedsides the Welcome Service and Licensing of Reverend Dr. Geoff Morgan as Team Chaplain for the Horton General Hospital within the Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. Opening the service, Lead...
Supermarket donates Easter Eggs to Children’s Ward
The Community Fundraising team from Morrison's supermarket in Banbury has made a donation of Easter Eggs to the Children's Ward at the Horton General Hospital. The eggs were purchased and donated by customers of the supermarket on Swan Close Road. Emma Boisselle from...
Inside Hospital Radio – HBA Impact Study
Hospital Radio plays an important part in our lives, providing an imperative service to those of us in hospital across the United Kingdom. Radio Horton is the hospital radio station serving patients at the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. We are proud to be able to...
Sir Tony Baldry appointed High Steward of Banbury
The role of High Steward of Banbury has been revived after a gap of almost 50 years. Former MP for Banbury, Sir Tony Baldry has been appointed to the position by Banbury Town Council. The post was previously occupied continuously from the time of Queen Mary Tudor (who...
Town Council hosts Sixties Night in Aid of Guide Dogs & Radio Horton
Banbury Town Mayor, Tony Mepham is turning the clock back more than 50 years – to the swinging sixties. Cllr Mepham and the Mayoress, wife Lesley, will go back in time on Saturday 19 March – 7.30pm to 11pm – at Banbury Town Hall with a night of great music from the...
Doctor Phil Hammond on the NHS
Infamous TV Comedian, and medicinal scientist, Dr. Phil Hammond is bringing his stage-show, dubbed 'How to Survive the NHS and Help the NHS Survive' to Banbury's Mill Arts Centre on 19th February 2016. Ahead of the performance, Radio Horton's Anthony Brown quizzed...
Radio Horton donates funds to Hospital
Banbury's hospital radio station, Radio Horton has donated £375 towards equipment and services at the Horton General Hospital following two successful fundraising events over the Christmas season. The money donated was raised at the annual Sainsbury's festive...
Two Stations Celebrate New Year for One Trust
In a first for hospital broadcasting, Radio Horton teamed up with Radio Cherwell to connect patients, their families and friends across the four hospitals in the Oxfordshire University Hospitals Foundation Trust – The John Radcliffe Hospital, The Nuffield Orthopaedic...
Radio Horton receives donation from Broughton Castle Sportive
Radio Horton once again had the pleasure of supporting the annual Broughton Castle Sportive in providing entertainment to cyclists, their friends and families. Now in its third year, the 2015 Sportive comprised of four exhilarating routes developed by the Banbury Star...
Volunteer at Radio Horton
With 51 years of radio broadcasting under its belt and as Banbury’s only hospital radio station, Radio Horton is looking to broaden its team of dedicated volunteers. If you would like to be involved in a great team and help with various roles at this friendly and fun...
Radio Horton co-founder dies
The co-founder of north Oxfordshire’s hospital Radio Horton, Ted Hanson (MBE) sadly passed away on the morning of Tuesday 5th May. Bob Dainty: We will miss him terribly. But his legacy will always live on at the station." Ted had been suffering from a long-term...
HBA honours Radio Horton Co-Founder with Lifetime Achievement Award
Ted Hanson MBE, the co-founder of Banbury’s hospital radio station Radio Horton, has scooped the prestigious top award from the UK’s Hospital Broadcasting Association (HBA) this year, for his outstanding contribution to hospital radio over the last 50 years. Jim...
Dynamic duo unite to help Banbury charity radio station
Two local businesses have come together to rescue outside broadcasts for the Horton General Hospital’s Radio Horton. The station’s trusty outside broadcast trailer has become dangerous to use after many years of sterling service. A replacement will cost thousands of...