Radio Glamorgan presenters keep patients entertained during their stay in hospital. Here’s some information about our band of dedicated volunteers.
Susie Bailey
Volunteer since: 2018
Name Of Show: Midweek Mix
On Air: Wednesdays 6pm-8pm
Join Susie (& co-host Andrew Woolfe) LIVE for the 'Midweek Mix' show on Radio Glamorgan!
Byron Brain
Volunteer since: 2013
Name Of Show: Sunday Social
On Air: Sundays 2pm-4pm
Byron has been a member of Radio Glamorgan since May 2013 and he has loved every second.
Through his time at Radio Glamorgan Byron became a finalist for Best Newcomer in the HBA awards in 2015.
Being a radio presenter has always been a dream of his and he loves how much of an impact he can make on the patients when he plays their requests.
He is a fan of all genres of music and as a profession he DJ's in bars and clubs in the South Wales area.
On his show he plays nothing but the music you love from 2pm-4pm plus he has a segment on the show called the "RG Recap" where he plays music from a year of your choosing plus he talks about "What's happened" in that year.
Instagram - @DjByronB
Nic Clarke
Volunteer since: 1994
Name Of Show: Nic Clarke & The Daydreamers
On Air: Tuesdays 8pm-10pm
Nic has been with Radio Glamorgan for more than 20 years, and for a lot of the time has been a trustee and secretary.
As well as the On-Air show the team are often found hosting events in South Wales, including the Movember Run, Go Dad Run and Reindeer Run (for Velindre)
In 2014 the show won Gold at the annual HBA Awards.
The current team includes a fellow RG volunteer from Sweden - Claudia Hamilton.
About the show:
Nic and the team present the show each week and include features from the world of entertainment, introduce some amazing ‘Under the Cover’ tracks and of course give listeners the chance of playing against the Daydreamers in their quiz ‘I’m a Believer’.
Luke Davies
Volunteer since: 2013
Name of Show: GMRG (Good Morning Radio Glamorgan)
On Air: Saturdays 10am-Midday & Sundays 9am-Midday
I’ve been a volunteer with Radio Glamorgan since 2013, within a year of becoming a member I became a non-trustee and was responsible for organising fundraising events, including - bucket collections and even running three half marathons in Cardiff to raise funds for RG!
I also had the privilege to serve as a trustee for two years between 2016 and 2018.
I currently host the weekend breakfast shows (GMRG) on Saturday and Sunday mornings, both shows vary from "Remember The" and "Guilty Pleasures" on Saturday and then on Sunday you may hear "The Love Tune" at 11am and "The Novelty Tune" at 11:35am.
The show has been the home to celebrity guests such as Cheryl Baker, Bruno Brookes and Paul Carrack.
My highlight since volunteering has to be running The World Half Marathon in 2016.
Favourite interview: David "Diddy" Hamilton
Favourite film: Layer Cake
Outside of RG: I am a Reprographics Officer for a secondary school and also the resident function DJ for The Chapel 1877 Bar.
I also contribute to the youth station Radio Platfform and the Local Liberal Democrats, for which I serve as deputy membership secretary.
Ian Edwards
Volunteer since: 2014
Name Of Show:
On Air: Thursdays 8pm-10pm (alternate weeks)
Ian has been a volunteer at Radio Glamorgan for a number of years and never did he think he would or could be a radio presenter.
The two hours a week that his show runs, he finds the most rewarding two hours of his week.
Catch Ian in the studio on a Thursday evening between 8pm-10pm (alternate weeks, sharing the slot with Rob Jones).
About the show:
The first hour consists of a variety of current music & the second hour contains Soul and R&B music.
I also choose an ‘Album of the Week’ to play a few tracks from, along with the popular ‘Sport Trivia Question’.
There is also chat about the local ‘Gig Guide’ as to where to catch any live music events in and around Cardiff.
Cerys Ephraim
Volunteer since: 2012
Name Of show: Celtic Gals
On Air: Thursdays 6pm-8pm
Cerys is a member of the Celtic gals...
Join the Celtic Gals show to hear the music and fun features associated with the weekly topical theme. Entertaining banter always guaranteed!
Justin Evans
Volunteer since: 2013
Name Of Show:
On Air:
Justin can currently be heard most weeks sitting in with the Celtic Gals - Thursdays 6pm-8pm on Radio Glamorgan!
Simon Field
Volunteer since: 1984
Name Of Show: Slipped Disk Show
On Air: Sundays 8pm-10pm
Simon has been involved with Radio Glamorgan for over 30 years.
Simon was made an honorary life member in 2008, when he stepped down after many years of being the Chairman.
Outside of presenting on RG, you’ll hear him on Bro Radio, GTFM and presenting traffic and travel bulletins on an ad-hoc basis for radio stations across Wales and the South West of England.
About the show:
Simon presents the 'Slipped Disk show' on Sundays at 8pm-10pm with the alternative tunes.
Celtic Gals
A studio full of gals for two hours on a Thursday evening between 6-8pm – Entertaining banter always guaranteed!
Clare has been a volunteer for over 20 years and is currently RG Chair.
Zoe has also been a volunteer for over 20 years and during this time has been a Trustee (Membership Secretary) and taken on other roles such as Social Secretary.
Cerys has been volunteering for many years.
Helen currently has the role of Volunteer Co-ordinator
About the show:
Join the Celtic Gals show to hear the music and fun features associated with the weekly topical theme. Entertaining banter always guaranteed.
Claudia Hamilton
Volunteer since: 2017
Name Of Show: Nic Clarke & The Daydreamers
On Air: Tuesdays 8pm-10pm
Claudia can currently be heard most weeks as part of the Daydreamers crew - Tuesdays 8pm-10pm on Radio Glamorgan!
Howard Jacobson
Volunteer since: 2017
Name of Show: Powerd by Howard
On Air: Mondays 6pm-8pm
Join Howard LIVE for the 'Powerd By Howard' show on Radio Glamorgan!
Rob Jones
Volunteer since: 2015
Name Of Show:
On Air: Thursdays 8pm-10pm (alternate weeks)
After his initial training, Rob went solo with his own show in early 2016.
He joined Radio Glamorgan for the fame and fortune that goes with being on an award winning hospital radio station - that, and all about the diversity of volunteers on Radio Glamorgan and the camaraderie that comes from meeting people from all walks of life.
Whilst presenting his show, playing music is obviously rewarding, but Rob also enjoys the interaction with members of the public when undertaking fundraising events, such as regular bucket collections.
About the show:
Expect to hear rock in all its formats, punk, post-punk, indie, Britpop, ska, grunge, heavy metal, Madchester, alternative, electronic, rock'n'roll, rockabilly and whatever takes the fancy!
Unusually, Rob refuses to have a mobile phone but you can catch him in the studio on a Thursday evening between 8pm-10pm (alternate weeks, sharing the slot with Ian Edwards).
Karlo King
Volunteer since: 1980
Name of Show:
On Air: Mondays 8pm-10pm
Wild, weird and way out are just a few of the words that best describe this Hero of Radio Glamorgan.
Karlo is the longest serving member of the station and has a vast range of experience.
About the Show:
Monday nights show, features Motown, Reggae and Soul often from vinyl - plus topical local features.
Miss this show and you definitely miss out!
Andrew Lowman Jones
Volunteer since: 1997
Name Of Show: Total 80s
On Air: Wednesdays 8pm-10pm
Jonesy became a member in 1997 with no knowledge of music or radio production.
He joined to gain new skills and to volunteer for an organisation that is dedicated to providing entertainment to the patients at a time that they need it.
In 2014, he was one of the top 10 male presenters at the Hospital Radio Awards and has helped contribute to a number of awards for Radio Glamorgan during the last decade.
Andrew has had many roles at RG during his stint as a volunteer but now just concentrates on his show!
He presents a show on a Wednesday night from 8pm-10pm called 'Total 80s' with fellow RG volunteer - Carl West.
The show is dedicated to the 80's and features a regular retro chart, while playing the hits of the 80's.
About the show:
Dedicated to the 80's and features a regular retro chart, while playing the hits of the 80's plus the conga at 9pm!
Jason Manly
Volunteer since: 2017
Name Of Show: NightOwls
On Air: Tuesdays 10pm-Midnight
Join Jason LIVE for the 'NightOwls' show on Radio Glamorgan!
Richard Manning
Volunteer since: 2010
Name Of Show:
On Air: Fridays 7pm-9pm
Richard has been presenting a show on Radio Glamorgan since 2011.
He loves volunteering because it’s enabled him to entertain listeners with some great music... and its great fun too!
For his day job, Richard works for the NHS in Cardiff but you can hear Richard on Fridays evenings between 7pm-9pm - playing hit singles, album tracks and cult classics from the 50's to the present day.
About the show:
Hit singles, album tracks and cult classics from the last 50 years, celebrating the famous and infamous of rock, pop and soul music
Nigel Moore
Volunteer since: 2015
Name Of Show: Groovy Music Show
On Air: Wednesdays 10am-midday
Nigel joined Radio Glamorgan in 2015 and has a wide ranging knowledge of all kinds of popular music, mainly from the 1960 through to 1990's.
About the show:
Nigel hosts the Groovy Music Show on Wednesdays between 10am-midday - playing hits and album tracks, classics and obscurities from across the decades, all interspersed with facts and stories about many of the recordings.
He is a particularly enthusiastic about the music of The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Bob Dylan & Van Morrison.
It's a groovy mix of facts and music so don't miss it!
Zoe O’Shea
Volunteer since: 1998
Name Of Show: Celtic Gals
On Air: Thursdays 6pm-8pm
Zoe is a member of the Celtic gals...
Join the Celtic Gals show to hear the music and fun features associated with the weekly topical theme. Entertaining banter always guaranteed!
Grant Palmer
Volunteer since: 2008
Name Of Show: Right Here Right Now!
On Air: Tuesdays 6pm-8pm
Grant has been with RG since 2008.
As well as his weekly show on a Tuesday evening, he supports any Outside Broadcasts and became a trustee in 2015.
He finds being a volunteer for RG very rewarding as it’s built his confidence.
Cheering up a patient with a song or a shout out is why we are all here so this is the most rewarding part.
About the show:
Catch Grant on Tuesdays between 6pm-8pm for his unmissable show, featuring the random entertainment news of the week, as well as the music of course!
Playing you all the current chart hits as well as classics from the past.
Jamie Pritchard
Volunteer since: 2003
Name Of Show: Teenage Cancer Trust Takeover (TCT)
On Air: Sundays 12pm-2pm (once a month)
Jamie joined Radio Glamorgan in 2003 alongside fellow volunteer John Wilce.
He’s always been a huge fan of music and has always had an interest in the media for a career.
So much so, elsewhere away from RG, Jamie presents traffic and travel bulletins for various radio stations across Wales and the South West of England alongside providing show cover for commercial station The Wave in Swansea.
Being part of RG has been rewarding for Jamie on so many levels and has helped him so much since joining.
About the show:
Since 2016, Jamie has presented the 'Teenage Cancer Trust Takeover' alongside patients from the unit in Cardiff.
The show is on air Sundays 12pm-2pm (once a month).
Follow the show on Facebook, Instagram & Twitter @tcttakeover to find out when they're next on!
Stuart Reilly
Volunteer since: 2013
Name Of Show:
On Air: Thursdays 4pm-6pm
Join Stuart LIVE on Radio Glamorgan!
Clare Sinclair
Volunteer since: 1996
Name Of Show: Celtic Gals
On Air: Thursdays 6pm-8pm
Clare has been a volunteer for over 20 years and is currently RG Chair.
Clare is a member of the Celtic gals...
Join the Celtic Gals show to hear the music and fun features associated with the weekly topical theme. Entertaining banter always guaranteed!
Roger Thomas
Volunteer since: 1992
Name Of Show: Relaxing With Rog
On Air: Mondays 3pm-6pm
Roger has always enjoyed radio and when he retired from the Bank in 1993, he decided to join HR and possibly bring equal pleasure to the Patients.
You can hear Roger on Mondays between 3pm-6pm playing a mix of music including easy Listening and nostalgia, particularly country.
About the show:
'Relaxing With Rog' - contains country music both Irish and American, ballads and songs from the shows
Helen Ward
Volunteer since: 2014
Name Of Show: Celtic Gals
On Air: Thursdays 6pm-8pm
Helen is a member of the Celtic gals...
Join the Celtic Gals show to hear the music and fun features associated with the weekly topical theme. Entertaining banter always guaranteed!
John Webber
Volunteer since: 1998
Name Of Show: Magic With John Webber
On Air: Mondays 10am-1pm
Years ago, John remembers seeing an article in the South Wales Echo by the then secretary Nic Clarke.
He soon became part of the furniture at RG... and the rest is a story of years of very enjoyable presenting.
Music is magic, all kinds of music, and the fact he gets to share the love of music, then that is John's reward for the time he takes putting a programme together!
When not at RG, John plays league skittles (in winter), league bowls (in summer), being Chairman of the bowls club and all year round a very nervous season ticket holder for Cardiff City.
About the show:
John casts over you his magical spell of pop, jazz, blues & love songs, to ease you into the coming week.
Ian Webber
Volunteer since: 2017
Name Of Show:
On Air: Sundays 6pm-8pm
Join Ian LIVE on Radio Glamorgan!
Carl West
Volunteer since: 2001
Name Of Show: Total 80s
On Air: Wednesdays 8pm-10pm
Carl joined RG to make new friends.
He has been a volunteer for many years and has a vast range of knowledge which he loves to share.
About the show:
Total 80s with co presenter - Jonesy.
Carl presents a regular feature where he says a line from a popular song and you have to guess what song it’s from.
Tune in to join in!
Andrew Woolfe
Volunteer since: 2018
Name Of Show: The Night Train
On Air: Saturdays 8pm-10pm (also co-hosts 'The Midweek Mix' with Susie Bailey - Wednesdays 6-8pm)
Andrew has held the impossible dream of being a radio broadcaster or ‘DJ’ as they used to be called for over 35 years.
He sights Radio 1’s Simon Bates and Robbie Vincent as his heroes and inspirations, imagining at one time of hosting Bates’ mid morning show and later hosting a Saturday night show like Robbie Vincent did.
That impossible dream has finally come true as in January 2019 at the age of 52, Andrew started hosting his own Saturday Night show on Radio Glamorgan.
Andrew says that joining Radio Glamorgan in the summer of 2018 is the best singular thing he has ever done.
He says,
“Not only am I fulfilling a dream I never thought possible, but I also feel like I am giving something back to the community, and in particular to a hospital that over the years nursed both my late parents.
I want to introduce the listeners to music they may not have heard before, or tracks by well known artists that have never or rarely been played on the radio.”
About the show:
Saturday’s Night Train is all about the music, and in particular different genres.
During the two hour train journey there is The Van Moment where Andrew plays tracks from one of his musical heroes Sir Van Morrison, there’s the A-Z of his own CD collection, and of course the 9PM Comfort Break where he plays a track five minutes or longer.
As well as introducing everyone to a mixed bag of classy music, he hopes to help ease the patients through the long Saturday nights once visitors have gone home.