SOUTHEND HOSPITAL RADIO - Key Persons

Elaine joined the station in 2007. She presents Southend Hospital Tonight on a Friday, plus a show on Sunday afternoon. When she's not on-air or visiting the wards, Elaine works at a local firm of solicitors.

Gary Royston

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Member of the Southend Hospital Radio Team

Gary Rushman

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Member of the Southend Hospital Radio Team

Joe Smith

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Programme Controller

Joe has been a part of the radio station since 1997, and is responsible for the on-air sound of the radio station. Joe has extensive experience in broadcasting and works for a leading airline.

Ken Bennett - Treasurer

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Treasurer

Ken joined in 2009 and is retired having spent his working years mainly in banking. Ken was previously part of the Friday Night team and presenter of It's Country.

Pete Sipple - Chairman

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Chairman
Communications Officer

Pete started with the radio station at the age of 16, kick-starting a 30-year career in broadcasting. Pete is involved with a number of Internet radio projects, has designed online and classroom-based radio training courses, and is a ‘radio ham'.

Phil Dorking

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Vice - Chairman
Member of Hospital Radio

Phil has been a member of hospital radio since 1982, though mostly non-active for the last 10 years due to work commitments. During his time with hospital radio, he has mostly been involved on the technical side and as held a number of positions within the committee, including Chairman for 13 years.

Richard James

As well as helping on the committee, Richard presents a rock show on a Saturday and a chart show on a Sunday. He is active in the community of his home town, Leigh-on-Sea

Trevor Byford

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Staff Member

Trevor presents the station's Sound of the Pirates show. Trevor's worked as a redcoat, is a keen musician, and is a certified pilot.

Ward Liaison

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Manager
Membership Secretary