And finally... a star is born(?!)

 

It's all for charity, mate!

Friend of LFR and print industry PR and commentator, Jack Gocher, has spent the last few weeks helping out with Radio Christmas â€" a charity radio station broadcasting from a house in Amersham.  A little garden cottage has been converted into a proper radio studio and local people - young and old - have come together to host shows which are available to listen to on 87.7FM, online at www.radiochristmas.co.uk and on iPhone and Android apps.

The station is raising money for Street Kids Direct, which runs projects in Guatemala and Honduras for children either living on the streets or working in the city dumps. They set up schools and orphanages and they also work on the streets, helping children with medicines, food and other support. It is a unique charity, which ensures that every penny donated goes directly to helping the kids â€" no admin, no expenses, no other costs â€" it all goes to making sure some children living in the worst imaginable conditions have a happier Christmas.

Jack still has some shows left if you want to check it out [insert: 'have a laugh'. (Ed)].  He is on air at 8pm to 10pm on Thursday night (20th December) with the 80s show and also Saturday 22nd December at 3pm with the Football show.

On his first move towards the global domination of the airwaves, Jack says, “It’s been great fun. And at least I have been able to provide the charity station with some great signage, courtesy of GPT and Colourgen. It’s all for a good cause, so hopefully people will help us out with a donation*."

Please tune in [insert: 'if you can bear the thought'. (Ed)] and - if you are feeling Christmassy - Jack asks that people check out the web site for details on how to donate to the charity. There are some great prizes to win, including a mini iPad, a champagne tea for two at the Stoke Park Hotel and many more.

*The easiest way to donate is to send a text to 85010 then space, then KIDS. This will give a donation of £1 to the charity. More details can be found on the website www.radiochristmas.co.uk