Meet the Team

The voices behind WWL Radio

Our volunteer presenters keep the station on air 24 hours a day, sharing uplifting music, dedications and stories for patients and families across Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh.

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On Air 24/7 100% Volunteers Broadcasting Since 1973 22 Presenters

Our Presenters

Faces of WWL Radio

Hover a card to see their character — every presenter has a story.

22 volunteers on air

Alan Boardman

Presenter, Trustee

Joined hospital radio in November 2013 Is also known as the Laughing Gnome. His shows are usually Tuesday...

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Alan Chambers

Presenter

Alan joined us in 2016 and presents his show on Saturday mornings

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Alan Martindale

Presenter

Alan joined WWL Radio in 2024, so is a new boy! He is our go to presenter for all things Northern Soul and...

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Brian Croft

Presenter

Originally with Metro Sounds Radio at Leigh Infirmary, before moving to Wrightington Hospital Radio in 2009....

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Carol Croft

Presenter

Carol joined us in 2018 and sees her role as assisting her husband Brian on his Friday morning show “Hits thro...

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Carole Boardman

Presenter and Committee Member

Carole joined hospital radio a few months after her husband and presents programmes with him.

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Chris Risley

Treasurer, Trustee

Treasurer, Trustee and Presenter Chris became a member in 2004, hosting regular programmes and acting as an...

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Dave Butler

Presenter

Dave joined us in 2019 and is our resident Midlander and is a Wolves supporter. A former member of the Forc...

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David Hall

David is another new member of our team who has joined us in November 2024. He is just starting his training...

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Diane Louise Herring

Presenter, Trustee and Chair

Diane has been involved with music since she was 14 when she began DJing. At music college she passed exams i...

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John Fenton

Presenter

John came to us in 2018 with a wealth of experience as a DJ and radio presenter.

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Kevin Riley

Presenter, Sports Commentator, Secretary and Trustee

Presenter, Sports Commentator, Secretary and Trustee. Kevin joined Hospital Radio by accident in the early...

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Margaret Riley

Presenter

Margaret joined in 2015. With a real interest in Classical Music and especially light Classical, Margaret pre...

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Mark Dowding

Presenter

Mark recently joined WWL Radio and comes with a wealth of knowledge of the folk scene. He present Tuesday F...

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Martin Morris

Presenter and Trustee

Martin joined us in 2013 after a career in the Armed Forces where he was a presenter on the Forces Radio Netwo...

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Neil Dobinson

Neil is one of our latest recruits having joined in November 2024. He is just starting his training and hopin...

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Phil Ashcroft

Sports Commentator

Phil is our longest serving member with a vast range of broadcast experience having presented programmes from...

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Russell Parry

Presenter

Russell has just recently joined WWL Radio.

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Simon Fletcher

Presenter

Simon joined us in 2016 presenting his music programme on Friday evenings.

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Stephen Barr

Presenter

Stephen joined WWLR in 2012 after volunteering at Whiston Hospital in the mid 80s. He has a wide taste in mus...

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Steve Christie

Studio Engineer and Presenter

Steve started with Radio Metro (Leigh Hospital Radio) in 1983 and joined us when the station closed. He has b...

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Veronika Stevens

Presenter

Veronika joined in 2012 having visited the studio just to have a look. She was hooked, stayed and presents pr...

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Could you be our next presenter?

We're always looking for enthusiastic volunteers — whether you want to host a show, help behind the scenes, or support from home. No experience necessary, just a love of music and community.

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No experience necessary. Training provided. All volunteers welcome.