Long Service Award Holders

We value every presenter and volunteer at HBSA, whether that is a new start, an occasional contributor or an every day, every week, every year “hardcore” member of the service.

This page showcases the growing number of our volunteers who have stayed the course past five years (and some double that) and are holders of one or more of our long service awards. We are so grateful to all of these presenters –  they represent loyalty and commitment and all have been the backbone of our service for a considerable period of time. 

John Surgenor: Joined HBSA in 1998. John has been a broadcaster on HBSA for well over 20 years and is our longest serving member. John’s laid back style and wide taste in music has ensured he has always been popular with listeners of all ages. He is our chairman and his favoured studio is named after him.

Simon Jenkinson: Joined HBSA in January 2010. Simon’s on-air shows are dominated by the 1980s – his decade of choice when it comes to music. Off air at HBSA Simon has spearheaded HBSA’s drive to bring the community into our studios. He has involved college and adult learning groups in studio activities and gone out into schools and the wider community to represent our service. Away from HBSA, Simon engages in other voluntary and charity work making him a well known figure in the local community.

Johnny Robertson: Joined HBSA in January 2010. Johnny is one of the few holders of our 10-year award having been a member since January of 2010. For many years, Johnny has been the first voice on-air on Christmas mornings on HBSA along with his old mate George Smith. Away from HBSA, Johnny is a keen runner. Johnny’s show is sponsored by G Reid Opticians of Newmilns.

 

George Smith: Joined HBSA January 2010. “General George” is another of our 10-year award holders. Away from the mic, George is a wedding celebrant and has conducted ceremonies all over the country. George’s shows are sponsored by Alistair Smith Podiatry of Kilmarnock.

David Durham: Joined HBSA in December 2010. Dave is on-air every Tuesday night and usually goes for some ’80s classics. He might throw in some ice hockey chat, too, as he’s a big fan of the sport. Away from HBSA, when he is not repairing washing machines or running the family business, “Time For You, Home Cleaning,” Dave is very active in his local community – volunteering for a number of local charities.

John Kennedy. Joined HBSA in December 2010. John has an easy, relaxed style to broadcasting which makes him a popular listen on HBSA, his shows mix classic pop and rock. The key feature to John’s weekly show is his “11 O’clock Classic,” a standout track by one of his favoured artists, which often leads to it getting a repeat from other presenters later on.

Maggie Brown:  Joined HBSA in December 2011. Maggie joined HBSA while still at school and although she has been forced to take some breaks from our schedule, she has always been involved with the service ever since then. Maggie has helped out at fundraisers and roadshows and served on the committee and is back on air with a weekly show. Maggie also assists with training new presenters.

Julie Findlay: Joined HBSA in May 2012. Wee Julie is the voice of Friday nights helping everyone get their Friday night groove on whether they are in hospital or not. Julie’s mix of tunes and cheery chat keep listeners tuned in right through until 11pm.

Paul Williams: Joined HBSA in May 2013. Another one of our volunteers providing a unique show on HBSA,  Paul is our only presenter who broadcasts classical music in all his shows. Paul mixes that with some classic pop tunes and cheery banter too. Like a lot of our presenters, Paul involves himself in charity and community work when he is not on-air at HBSA.

Lenny Harper: Joined HBSA in August 2013. Lenny is certainly not afraid of hard work. His show, Sounds Of The 60s, is all done from CDs and a three-hour show where the tracks struggle to pass two minutes means you have to be on the ball. Lenny’s knowledge of the golden decade of pop music means that there is plenty of info to go with all the great tunes too, and those three hours are gone in a blink. Lenny’s show is sponsored by Mobityre & Autocare of Crosshouse.

Kirsty Kane: Joined HBSA November 2013. Kirsty was a regular on-air until 2021 but is still an occasional contributor to HBSA. KK has a laid back and relaxed style which is very popular with listeners.

Margo Houston: Joined HBSA in March 2014. Margo provides another specialised show on HBSA with her long running “Smooth & Soulful” Thursday afternoon show. Covering everything from early Motown right up to current soul chart hits, Margo makes sure that every decade gets represented. Margo’s show is sponsored by Art ‘N Joy Gallery & Framers of Saltcoats.

Sandy Brown: Joined HBSA  in May 2014. Sandy is one half of the Monday Mayhem show, alongside Jen McLaren, which combines a variety of music styles and plenty of banter to go with it. The show often features live music from local acts, too!

Jed Boden: Joined HBSA in June 2014. With shows full of lively tunes and constant singing along, Jeddy Boy’s shows are nothing short of a full-on riot on HBSA. When he isn’t in the studio, Jed is happiest following his Rangers heroes from game to game. Jed’s show is brought to you by Thistle Help.

Lois Robertson: Joined HBSA in  January 2015. Lois’ Snazzy Saturday show is a wild and wacky trip into her world of music and chat. Lois is a big Dr Who fan and her show is a bit like a Tardis – it’s a lot bigger once you get into it than it seems to be from the outside. Away from HBSA,  Lois isn’t far away at all as she works in our hospital. Lois’ show is sponsored by Gifts In Photos of Arthur Street, Ayr.

Pat Knapp: Joined HBSA in February 2015. Fun and friendly Pat has two roles at HBSA:  On his Friday evening show, you’ll hear a big mix of tunes together with some fun pun-filled chat. Pat is also our studio anchor for our live football coverage, introducing the games and looking after half-time scores. Pat’s long association with the game helps him fill those unexpected gaps in commentary with some chat too. Pat’s show is sponsored by SWD Solutions.

Jen McLaren: Joined HBSA in April 2015. Jen presented her own show on HBSA before teaming up with Sandy Brown for Monday Mayhem. Her bright, cheery style goes great alongside Sandy to make a very popular show.

Adam Lyon (on the right): Joined HBSA in October 2015 and originally presented a weekly music and chat show. After a short break from HBSA in 2018, Adam returned to join the commentary team as HBSA launched its live matchday coverage of Kilmarnock FC home games. This was ideal for Adam who is a keen fan of the Killie. Adam now serves as producer and tech op as well as co-commentator and analyst. Away from HBSA, Adam is a reporter for a local newspaper.

Rod Nelson: Joined HBSA in November 2015 and has become a firm favourite on the station. Rod fills his shows with a wide variety of music which appeals to all our listeners and he has a relaxed and laid back style which everyone warms to.

 

Terri Goodall: Terri joined HBSA in July 2018 and has the widest taste range that you can find on the dial. Her shows are packed with fun facts and information. When she’s not on HBSA, Terri loves nothing more than relaxing on a cruise.

Kieran Calderwood. Kieran joined HBSA in September 2018 to become a member of our football commentary team at Rugby Park. He has cemented his place as our senior matchday play-by-play commentator, where his wit and enthusiasm for the game shine through. Kieran has hosted a studio show as well, making him the ultimate HBSA all-rounder.

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