Eastbourne Police have given a generous donation to support a hospital radio station.
Radio DGH, the radio station for Eastbourne’s District General Hospital, received £500 from police as part of the Police Property Act Fund.
This is made up of monies received by the police from property confiscated by order of the courts and then sold.
Eastbourne, Lewes and Wealden prevention officer PC Ed Faulkner went on air for the “Afternoon Delight” show with presenter David Watts.
He said: "Radio DGH is a vital source of entertainment, information, and music, not only to patients at the hospital but lots of people in the community, too.
"No one likes to be in hospital and so the radio station is vital in helping to keep people's spirits up.
"We were so pleased to receive the invitation to broadcast on the station, and I am grateful to David for appearing on his show.
"We hope that this donation will help the radio to continue its great work, and to keep the music playing for everyone to enjoy.
"It's impressive that the station is completely run by volunteers, and so any support we and the rest of the community can show them has to be a good thing."
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