Volunteers at Lanarkshire hospital radio team recognised for long service

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Volunteers at a long running Lanarkshire hospital radio station have been recognised for their outstanding service.Radio Law was formed in 1967 in the grounds of the old Law Hospital and moved to nearby Wishaw General Hospital in 2002.The group recently held its AGM and a few volunteers were recognised for long service by the Hospital Broadcasting Association.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now.

Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Craig Millar marked 30 years with the group while Andy Boyd was recognised for 20 years of service.Emma Wilson has achieved 15 years with Radio Law while Greg McLaughlan, Ian Gilchrist and Keith Witton have all completed a decade with the group.Radio Law volunteer Steven Gardiner said: “We broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year with a mix of both live and pre recorded shows.“We are currently recruiting anyone who would be interested in joining our station as a presenter to keep the service of providing entertainment of a local origin to the patients of University Hospital Wishaw helping them take their minds off the reason for being hospitalised.“We are also now available online whereby relatives can listen and interact also.“On June 11 we will be having a 24 hour round the clock live show to raise awareness of the charity.” *Don't miss the latest headlines from around Lanarkshire.