Radio Brockley is celebrating 60 years on the airwaves this month.
The long-running hospital station in London has brought comfort to patients of the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital (RNOH) since 1966.
From beginning in a disused air-raid shelter in Stanmore to interviewing celebrities such as EastEnders star Natalie Cassidy, the station has grown significantly.
Radio Brockley moved to its current home in 1971, and after a number of refurbs, continues to provide a service to patients and staff.
The longest-serving volunteers have clocked up 269 of service, many started volunteering in the 70s.
To mark the occasion, the station broadcast a three-day live programme event from Friday, October 2 to Sunday, October 4 featuring members from the last 60 years reviving old shows.
The station also gave a shoutout to its longest-serving volunteer. David Raunch has been at the station since 1971. Ron Laver has also been volunteering for over 50 years. The longest-serving volunteers have clocked up an astounding 269 years between them.
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