24 hour SPOOKathon

The Highlights

HRM’s volunteers raised more than £600 for the children’s wards at Medway Maritime Hospital as part of our 24-hour broadcast. A small team of presenters were on air from 10pm on Saturday, October 31, to 10pm on Sunday November 1.

The broadcast began with a four-hour Halloween programme including a six minute pumpkin carving challenge, apple bobbing and a ghost hunt around the hospital. Special guests visited the studio throughout the day on Sunday, including veteran DJ Tony Blackburn, kmfm’s Rob Wills, Cllr Teresa Murray and Gillingham Football Club captain Barry Fuller. The Gills defender was interviewed on air by HRM presenter Brandon Longworth. He talked about the high and lows of his career in the game and gave some advice to youngsters hoping to follow in his footsteps. Children from the wards could also get involved by making requests and visiting the studio to learn how to be a DJ.

Trevor Fox, who organised the 24-hour broadcast, said: “I want to say a big thank you to all the guests who took part, as well as to the companies that donated prizes.

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