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TIMELINE PAGE SIX
| 1980 | All links from here open in separate windows which need to be closed once finished with. |
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| This was the year when the Northern Ireland branch of NAHBO (National Association of Hospital Broadcasting Organisations) really got under way with lots of interaction between the various groups. | |
| 4 March | Presbyterian Moderator as guest on Gospel Show (Cutting and photo) |
| 14 April | 5 volunteers working on a Ulster Hospital Radio float for the Dundonald Festival. |
| 19 April | Dundonald Festival. Our float (photos) won. |
| 20 April | Recorded Youth Service at Dundonald Church (over 1000 youngsters taking part). 8 UHR volunteers involved |
| 5 May | Four Hospital Radio groups building float for Belfast Lord Mayors Show (Took all week) |
| 10 May | Belfast Lord Mayor's Show. Our float won the Governors trophy. Best in Show. Click for 16 photos |
| 11 May | Studio guest - the actor Patrick Allen who was one of the judges in yesterday's show. |
| 31 May | The UHR Float (see 19 April) also won at the Ards Carnival |
5 June |
New distribution amplifier. Built and installed by Don B. |
11 Oct |
Hospital Radio Week Exhibition at Newtownards Shopping Centre |
| 2 Nov | Big OB from Children's ward... "The Rupert Bear Party" 100 chidren there (some visitors) plus comedian, conjuror, dancers, (13 volunteers involved) |
| 17 Dec | Usual traditional live OB from the recreation hall of the Nurses Carol Service. |
| 21 Dec | A "Teen Team" programme with all seven volunteers working on the programme under 18 years of age. |