Seaside Hospital Radio Presenters

Colin worked in the estates department at Worthing Hospital before his retirement and joined Seaside Hospital Radio in 2017.

Music has always been an important part of his life; he used to listen to the pirate radio ships in the 1960s and 70’s and wondered what it would be like to be a Radio Presenter. Well, some 50 years later, he is living the dream.

His music collection now totalling over 1000 albums includes brass band, Latin, R&B, Pop, World, Dance and Hard Rock….

Colin presents:

The Album Show  Thursday afternoons between 2 pm and 4 pm each week. On the show, he features bands or solo artists telling their stories across the decades and always has a selection of popular album tracks selected by listeners, along with shout-outs for the many who get in touch.

Polished Brass  on Wednesday and Sunday mornings, 11 am to 12 noon and 10 am to 11 am respectively. The shows comprise a selection of Brass Band music from Mill, Factory, Town, Corollary and School Brass Bands from all around the UK.

Dave joined Seaside Hospital Radio in May 1974, after a family member saw an article in the Shoreham Herald entitled, ‘’New Blood Needed for Hospital Radio Station.’

He did his first show at the beginning of July 1974, on a Tuesday evening between 8.30 and 10 pm. The first record was “Here Comes My Baby” by The Tremeloes, a song written by Cat Stevens, who appeared at Glastonbury 2023.

Dave presents:

The Beatles Hour – Saturdays 8 pm to 9 pm  (repeated Thursday 11 am to noon), with the best of the Fab Four, including cover versions of their music and solo efforts from the band members.

Malcolm spent most of his life entertaining people and volunteering. In the 1960s, he was part of an amateur dramatics group, the 1970s saw him being part of a touring variety group, performing old-time musical-type shows.

He joined ‘Seaside Hospital Radio’ in 1983, after moving to Sussex, & shortly after was elected to the position of ‘Secretary’, a position which he still holds’ onto today.

He enjoys most types of music, but has a leaning towards classical, easy listening and dated styles.

Malcolm Presents:

As Time Goes By is a daily programme between 12 noon and 2 pm, which features music from the 1940s through to the 1970s.

Classic Hits, Monday evenings from 8 pm to 9 pm, which features music from the 1960s’

Classical Sounds is an hour of classical music on Monday evenings from 9 pm to 10 pm, an ideal way to wind down and learn about some of the finest pieces of classical music.

Lucy is one of our presenters who gets up early to help you start your day by spinning up some great music from the extensive Seasidehr library.
She enjoys a wide range of music genres, and you will hear a diverse selection of top tunes spanning the decades.

Let her know you are awake. Email her your shout-outs and requests requests@seasidehr.com .

 Lucy Presents:

The Lucy Merritt Breakfast Show – On her show, Lucy brings you some snap, crackle and pop, with some very tasty top tunes, a competition to get the grey matter working and local sports updates. Join her for breakfast on Friday mornings from 7.

Bill has many interests that include aviation, photography, railways, classic cars, writing, music, and volunteering. Over the years, he’s volunteered for many sectors, including heritage railways, Air Training Corps (commissioned RAFVR), NHS, hospice, and more recently for Sight Loss Support.

Bill’s love of music, writing and volunteering led him to radio broadcasting.

Bill is a great storyteller and presents some specialist shows from time to time. You need to keep an eye on the Seasidehr schedule, because he doesn’t have a regular slot at the moment.

Rebecca joined SHR in 2018 and really enjoys sharing her love of eclectic, toe-tapping tunes that will have you dancing, playing air guitar like you’re Hendrix, and singing or humming along.

She has been involved in amateur dramatics since childhood, achieved a degree in Ecology and Conservation age 30 and admits to being a very slow crocheter and knitter. When not working, Rebecca loves the great outdoors and is happiest up a hill.

Rebecca has worked for the fuel poverty charity National Energy Action for 14 years and gets a lot of job satisfaction from providing advice and guidance to people on all things energy related.

Rebecca presents:

The Rolling Jones every Wednesday at 8 pm, and repeated Sundays at 5 pm. On the show, listeners are treated to an hour of happy and interesting tunes and a little bit of chat.

Mike hails originally from Burnley in Lancashire, where he spent many years supporting his local football team at Turf Moor.

He has a long tradition in the entertainment industry, from his early days as an actor appearing in several TV films and Coronation Street as an extra on the cobbles.

Following his move from the north of England, he continued entertaining and has now joined Seaside Hospital Radio.

Mike’s passion for music includes Elvis Presley and Buddy Holly, Shania Twain and Garth Brooks, which will be featured on his show Route 66 Country.

Mike presents:

Route 66 Country – Tuesday afternoons, 2 pm to 4 pm.

Elvis Is Back  – Wednesday Afternoons, 2 pm to 3 pm.

Lynn originates from Essex, where she co-presented a show for ‘Braintree Hospital Radio’ in Essex. Following a move to Sussex, she joined Seaside Hospital Radio in 2011.

Lynn presents:

Seaside Rendezvous is an hour devoted to the music of Queen, on Fridays from 5-6 pm (repeated Tuesdays from 8-9 pm).

Feeling Groovy on Sundays and Wednesdays from 3-4 pm, which is an hour of ‘love and peace and groovy music’, mainly from the late 60s and early 70s, but it does include more recent songs that suit the mood of the show, and sometimes songs by lesser-known bands or artists, whom she has stumbled across and shares for all to discover and enjoy.

Mark is one of Seaside Hospital Radio’s well-established Presenters. He likes most types of music and can often be heard singing along while in the studio presenting his shows.

Mark Presents:

Just The Tonic on Thursday evenings between 6 pm and 8 pm. The show includes a selection of your favourites from across the decades, some comedy and a quiz.

The Feel Good Factor airs each weekday between 10 am and 11 am, and Mark gets up extra early on Wednesdays to help you start your day feeling good.

Richard joined Seaside Hospital Radio (SHR), in 2004, & before this was a member of the ‘Worthing Hospital Radio Service’ which started in 1986 from Swandean Hospital  keeping patients at Worthing & Swandean Hospitals entertained. In 2004 when Seaside Hospital Radio started broadcasting to Worthing & Southlands Hospitals Richard joined Seaside Hospital Radio.
Richard, likes most genres of music but especially the 70’s. His music tastes are quite varied and whilst he likes many artists, his particular favourites are Chas and Dave, The Wurzels, Queen, & Status Quo.

Richard Presents:

Stars of the 70’s on Mondays from 2 pm to 5 pm.

Lost In Music from 6 pm to 8 pm on Friday evenings.

Northern Soul Classics on a Sunday afternoon from 4 pm to 5 pm.

Christian joined Seaside Hospital Radio (SHR), in 2018, from school & completed his training just before going to University, where he continued to present his show from his student digs. Following graduation, Christian has continued volunteering for Seaside Hospital Radio while working for local BBC radio.
Christian enjoys most genres of music but is especially fond of show and film scores, which is reflected in his Friday Morning show.

Christian Presents:

Films On Friday. Friday mornings from 11 am to 12 noon.

Bob is one of those presenters who loves to get up early at the weekend to help you start your day by spinning up some great music from his extensive vinyl collection.
He enjoys a wide range of music genres, and you will hear a diverse selection of top tunes spanning the decades.

On his shows, he plays tracks from his CD and vinyl collections, bringing you some snap, crackle and pop on his Saturday breakfast show and some very tasty entertainment News to get your teeth into on his Sunday morning show.

Bob Presents:

A Rude Awakening  Saturday mornings, 8 am to 10 am.

Entertainment News Sunday mornings, 8 am to 9 am.

Simon will brighten your evening with some great music mixed with a big dose of humour.
He enjoys a wide range of music genres, and you will hear a diverse selection of top tunes spanning the decades.

On the show, you will hear a selection of your favourite songs from the extensive Seaside Hospital Radio music library, your requests, along with some light-hearted chat.

Simon Presents:

Midweek Music Mix – Wednesday evenings 6pm to 8pm.

Father Marcus will brighten your evening with some great music from across the decades, mixed with thought-provoking chat, poems and readings.
On the show, you will hear a selection of your favourite pop songs from the extensive Seaside Hospital Radio music library, some religious music, and your requests.

Keep him company for his two-hour live show on Sundays from 7 pm.

Father Marcus Presents:

Reflections – Sunday evenings, 7 pm to 9 pm.

Adam brings you a selection of the top 80s tunes to sing along to and brighten your evening.
He enjoys a wide range of music genres, and you will hear a diverse selection of top tunes spanning the 1980s.

Presented live, Adam looks forward to your requests for the show, which he will mix with some light-hearted chat.

Adam Presents:

Simply 80s – Tuesday evenings, 9 to 10.

A Decade Of Hit 90’s – Saturday mornings from 11 to midday.

Kenny has been volunteering for many years and will soon be bringing you a selection of his top tunes here on Seaside Hospital Radio.
He enjoys a wide range of music genres, and you will hear a diverse selection of music spanning the decades.

Kenny is looking forward to your requests for his show, which he will mix with some light-hearted chat.

Kenny Presents:

Coming Soon – To a radio near you.

Sally presented a radio show on Radio Southlands back in the day and also had some experience in commercial radio. Now Sally is returning to put all that experience to good use volunteering for Seaside Hospital Radio.
She enjoys a wide range of music genres, but would like to present a show aimed at our younger hospital audience. You will hear a diverse selection of chart-topping modern pop music, as well as some from across the decades.

Sally Presents:

Coming Soon – To a radio near you.