Hello! My name is Barry Shine or Bazzy S!

I have been a member of Southend Hospital Radio now for over 15 years.

I started off as part of the Thursday Night request show team (now known as ‘Southend Hospital Tonight’) in February 2011. I was part of the team ’til March 2020, when the pandemic struck. The main highlight was visiting the patients before the show started at 8pm and hearing some fantastic stories. I made lots of friends from the ward visits both patients and staff. The most rewarding part was playing a favourite tune for the patient and then receiving a message later that evening to say how much hearing their name and the song meant to them. 

I have also presented ‘Oldies But Goldies’ from October 2011-March 2020, every Sunday morning. The show featured a special year or era from the 60s to the 90s. 

Since October 2024 I regularly present the weekday ‘Southend Hospital Today’ show between 1pm and 2pm. This includes local news plus information about the hospital or NHS and special features like hits from the top 20 from any year, or even sonsgs from artists who happened to be born on the day the show is presented!

I have seen so many changes over the past decade, and still get the same enjoyment and buzz when presenting and visiting YOU the patients. 

For a living, I worked in the banking industry for over 45 years. My music choices are quite diverse, but if pushed, my favourite era is the 70s. For my sins, I still support Tottenham Hotspur and have an interest in Southend United and Essex County Cricket Club. Sadly, all three clubs are in bad times at the moment, but that makes it all the more special once the good tomes return! 🙂

I do hope you enjoy our diverse range of services and wish you a speedy recover,

All the best,

Baz