Radio Lollipop Newcastle would like to say a massive thanks to all OCS fans who donated to our charity at the Newcastle gig in the Carling Academy on Tuesday 11th December.

We raised a total of £332.60 to support kids at Newcastle’s biggest hospital through a difficult time this Christmas.

Your money goes to children on our children’s cancer, kidney dialysis, cystic fibrosis, general and surgical wards. Every single penny is appreciated as the children deserve every treat we can afford to buy for them this Christmas.

Thanks to the band for inviting us to take part on the evening.

Thanks also to Paul and his staff at the Carling Academy and above all, thanks to everyone who donated on the night. We hope you had a great night at this fantastic gig and send our thanks on behalf of the children.

To find out more about Ocean Colour Scene, visit their website at

OceanColourScene.com

Also, you can find out which other great bands are playing at the Carling Academy at

Newcastle-Academy.co.uk

Watch out for Radio Lollipop volunteer Sam Megahy and his band “The Catweasels” playing just after Christmas!

Last Friday night the Virgin Blue Bullets Basketball Team held a fundraiser for Radio Lollipop at the basketball game against the West Sydney Razorbacks at the Brisbane Entertainment and Convention Centre.

Our Radio Lollipop volunteers sold Lollipops to the patrons on their way into the game and at half time all spectators were given an opportunity to have a shot at goal down on the court at the cost of a gold coin donation to Radio Lollipop. Over $800 was raised on the night.

Sam (still on crutches), the winner of the October Radio Lollipop monthly prize competition of a family pass to a Brisbane Bullets game was in the audience with his dad and a couple of friends to help cheer the Virgin Blue Bullets to a win over the Razorbacks 120 to 102.

Radio Lollipop would sincerely like to thank Eddy, Jeff, Narelle, Emma and the entire Virgin Blue Brisbane Bullets for their continued support of Radio Lollipop.

Check out Adam Gibson from the Bullets sinking another shot.

December got a little bit brighter at Yorkhill hospital with the annual switch-on of the Christmas tree lights.

Despite the cold weather many of the patients were allowed out of their wards to come and see the Macdonald Brothers do the honours.

After the all-important switch-on Craig and Brian stayed to have pictures taken and give autographs to patients, hospital staff and members of the public.

Once again, Radio Lollipop was there to supply the music and a buffet was supplied by the hospital.

A good night was had by all, the tree will continue to warm up the front entrance of the hospital throughout the festive period.