Presenter, Station Director and Vice Chair

Annabel, an outward going, chatty Sagittarian, joined hospital radio at Radio Marsden in Surrey many years ago.

On moving to the island she soon joined Sunshine Radio. As a former nurse she loves this way of contributing to make a patient’s stay at St Mary’s a happy one.

Presenter

Suzanne was introduced to Sunshine Radio in 2009 by a former member, David Nove.

A retired teacher, her passion is singing and she also directs an Island choir.

She brings a touch of class to the station with her classical music programmes.

Presenter and Programme Controller

Known professionally as Don Parker, Mike spent many years in the entertainment business, working in theatres, clubs, hotels and cruise ships. He has released records with Esquire, Pye-Nixa, Parlophone and Decca.

Living on the island since 1967 he has finally found the Sunshine Radio studios, where he is now one of our presenters.

Presenter and Committee Member Responsible for Fund Raising

Dan has been involved in radio since 2013 when he started presenting a drive time show for an internet radio station.

At Sunshine Radio he currently has two afternoon programmes where he hopes to put smiles on the faces of his audience. He is an enthusiastic member of the station and hopes that the listener gains as much as he does from his programmes.

Presenter and Committee Member

John grew up in a large musical family, giving him an abiding love for all sorts of different music.

Playing the records he loves to other people, and talking about them, feels like a perfect way to spend his time.

Presenter

Pat has been with Sunshine Radio since 1973 and has held most of the non-technical positions within the station during that time. He was also very involved with establishing and presenting on our own Isle of Wight Radio in the early nineties.

Pat strongly believes the intimacy of radio makes it the ideal medium for all of us to make a difference for our listeners here in St Mary’s.

Presenter

Steve was introduced to Sunshine Radio in the autumn of 1973, shortly after its formation when it was known by its formal name – The Isle of Wight Hospital Broadcasting Association.

As one of the “Old Guard”, Steve has been with the station through many stages of its growth, and today shares his love of radio with his love of railways.

NHS Trust Representative on the Committee

Andy is the Trust’s Head of Communications and Engagement and is the Trust’s link with Sunshine Radio.

He believes that Hospital Radio plays an important role  for patients in hospital, and that there should be a strong connection between the Trust and the radio station.

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Gordon has been with Sunshine since 1993, when his first job was transferring the record library onto the computer system.

He then graduated to presenting a variety of live and recorded programmes before ending up as Station Director.  Gordon is now also involved in internet radio on the Island.

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Ernie has always been interested in acting and theatre as well as skydiving and motorbike racing.

Now that he is retired, he has found that a radio career is probably less dangerous and less traumatic for his other half, but for a bit of extra spice he has started flying lessons!

His musical interests are light classical and are a welcome addition to our schedule

Presenter

Steve is a highly qualified musician, singer and music teacher who has also worked in theatres and jazz clubs in a variety of roles.

Having also owned his own recording studios he is eminently suited to his new role at Sunshine Radio producing and presenting his weekly Jazz and Blues show, as well as continuing his career of live music in Sandown.