News archive: Vic Charles
Dave Celebrates 20 Years
Friends old and new joined Dave Adams today as he celebrated 20 years at Radio Clatterbridge. A former chairman of the charity, Dave first joined the station in 1990 to assist Dave Williams. Now after 14 years of the Saturday…
Giving Christmas The X Factor
Radio Clatterbridge listeners will discover if their Christmas really has the X Factor this year. Winner Joe McElderry is in the running to have the biggest selling single of 2009, but he has some tough competition. All will be revealed…
Senior Sounds
Some of Radio Clatterbridge's more "senior" volunteers are taking to the airwaves again this year on Wirral's own radio station for the over 50s. Following its success in February, Vintage Radio is broadcasting again on 87.7 FM & through their…
Sound With The Pound
As a youngster, he used to smuggle himself into German clubs to listen to the Merseybeat bands. Now Manfred Kuhlman has smuggled himself into Radio Clatterbridge to talk about his new book, Sound With The Pound. Described as the ultimate…
Ch-Ch-Ch Changes
Radio Clatterbridge has introduced a series of measures to help the charity adapt to the life in the 21st century. Members of the station, which was established in 1951, voted overwhelmingly to adopt a new constitution at a special meeting…
Volunteer Vic Commended
One of Radio Clatterbridge's most dedicated volunteers received recognition for his hard work this week. Vic Charles was shortlisted to win one of the categories in the Wirral Volunteer of the Year Awards 2008. In their submission, Chairman Dave Adams…
Unsung Heroes (Wirral Globe)
The Wirral Globe wrote: "With just over a week to go before the closing date, nominations are still arriving daily for this year's Wirral Volunteer of the Year Award... Among the latest names to be put forward is a volunteer…
Sixteen Candles
Radio Clatterbridge presenter Vic Charles celebrated his 64th year today - by celebrating his 16th birthday! The Coffee Club host was born on the leap year day, meaning he can only officially mark his birthday every four years. Vic was…
We’re Back
After nearly three months off the air, Radio Clatterbridge today returned to the airwaves! The station was abruptley silenced back in April because when a problem occurred in the lines we use to broadcast around the hospital. Now, thanks to…
Vic Storms The Fort
Radio Clatterbridge presenter Vic Charles stormed Fort Perch Rock today, when his band supported Merseybeat favourite and BBC Radio Merseyside presenter, Frankie Connor. The concert was one of The Merseybeat Story series of concerts at the popular Wirral venue. When…
