A Radio Lollipop supporter had a dry January to help kick off the Southampton studio fundraising campaign.

John Norman – son of long-time Radio Lollipop national support team volunteer Denise – has donated £584 towards the £40,000 needed to rebuild the Southampton studio and play area.

John traditionally has a booze-free January and this year established a Just Giving page to gain support from his friends and colleagues.

“Mum has been helping out Radio Lollipop for as long as I can remember,” said John, 37, who is a director of a TV and video production company.

“She has a soft spot for Southampton as it was the home of the Whitbread Round the World Race that raised the original money to get Radio Lollipop Southampton established.”

John, who lives in Surbiton, South London, added: “Every little helps and I hope others will come up with their own fundraising ideas.”