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Ysbyty Ystrad FM (YYFM)

by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board

Ysbyty Ystrad FM (YYFM) is an on-demand hospital radio service, available not only to patients whilst they are staying at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, but also those further afield.Content available will include hospital messaging, music, interviews, news summaries, documentaries, dramas and more!For enquiries, please email [email protected]

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Episodes

  1. Creatrium with Alaw and Lauren from Soul Stori

    Here is a lovely interview with two of our former content co-ordinators, Alaw and Lauren, both formerly students at the University of South Wales. They tell us here all about their new company, 'Soul Stori' and how it came about.

  2. The Great Pedalo Escapade, Chapter 3

    You may remember Jack Laidlow from the YYFM Music Request shows a few years ago. Possibly not, it was quite a while. Anyhow, on his hiatus, he came across a particularly interesting diary, telling the story of a peculiar chap who meets an articulate pooch and a prodigious ice cream peddler, all...

  3. The Great Pedalo Escapade, Chapter 2.

    You may remember Jack Laidlow from the YYFM Music Request shows a few years ago. Possibly not, it was quite a while. Anyhow, on his hiatus, he came across a particularly interesting diary, telling the story of a peculiar chap who meets an articulate pooch and a prodigious ice cream peddler, all...

  4. The Great Pedalo Escapade, Chapter 1

    You may remember Jack Laidlow from the YYFM Music Request shows a few years ago. Possibly not, it was quite a while. Anyhow, on his hiatus, he came across a particularly interesting diary, telling the story of a peculiar chap who meets an articulate pooch and a prodigious ice cream peddler, all...

  5. Creatrium with Rob Campbell

    Here's another Creatrium Podcast. A podcast that explores how we interpret creativity and the ways in which it influences our everyday lives. This one features Dr Rob Campbell. Rob is a writer of fact and fiction, journalist, tutor, editor and historian. Published in the Bath Short Story Award...

  6. Creatrium with Mike Church

    The Creatrium podcast is a series hosted and produced by Steve Johnson that explores different personal views on creativity and its effect on daily life. To access the whole series, visit https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/creatrium. Here is Episode 38 of the full series. This one features Mike...

  7. A story to listen to

    Here's a new story from Jon Forman, hospital chaplain with ABUHB and volunteer with YYFM. it's well worth listening right to the end of the story, as it contains a valuable message for all of us.

  8. Wendy James - Transvision Vamp Tour 2026

    Here's singer, songwriter and music luminary, Wendy James. She brings her original band back to the UK this year for the first time since 1991! She's always a forthright and interesting person to speak to and this was no exception!

  9. Dysgu a drama (BILINGUAL) - Learning with drama (Christmas special)

    Here's a bilingual (Welsh and English) version of this lovely Christmas play, especially for those keen to develop their knowledge of the Welsh language. Each Welsh line is followed by the English translation. We hope this helps people to enjoy learning Welsh. Nadolig Llawen eto! - Merry…

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  10. Dysgu a drama (Learn with drama)

    We're very grateful to the Dysgu a Drama group for sharing this recording of their seasonal story, Sion Corn yng Nghaerfili (Father Christmas in Caerphilly). The story was written by Rob Hopkins and voiced by the group's volunteers. Nadolig Llawen (Merry Christmas)!

  11. Jimmy Stokes speaks to YYFM

    Jimmy Stokes is a populat local author and has spoken to YYFM previously. He returns here, to talk with Tom Isaac about his latest publication. To find out more about Jimmy and his books, please visit this site: https://jimmystokes.ampbk.com/#author.

  12. Remembrance Sunday - 2025

    A piece brought to you by Pastor Jon Forman

  13. World Patient Safety Day

    Have you heard of the Yellow Card Scheme?

  14. Happy Summer

    Written and narrated by Jon Forman

  15. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - In Search of Dark Skies The Classic

    Written and Narrated by Angela Harney

  16. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - “The Magic of Buttons Part 1”

    The Magic of Buttons Part 1 written and narrated by Diana Parsons.

  17. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT “The Magic of Buttons Part 2”

    The Magic of Buttons Part 2" written and narrated by Diana Parsons

  18. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - In Search of Dark Skies - in Cannes

    In Search of Dark Skies - In Cannes Written and narrated by Angela Harney

  19. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - OVER THE CANDLESTICK

    Written and Narrated by Diana Parsons

  20. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - In Search of Dark Skies Episode 8

    Written and narrated by Angela Harney

  21. Treasures of Valley View

    Welcome to a lovely new YYFM series of personal histories. Each episode will feature an interview between Menna from the Valley View Care Home, Cefn Hengoed and one of the residents, as they talk about their lives. For the third episode Menna chats with Molly, a bubbly and interesting person with...

  22. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - Paraphernalia

    Written and narrated by Diana Parsons

  23. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - In Search of Dark Skies - Episode 7

    In Search of Dark Skies Episode 7 - written and narrated by Angela Harney.

  24. Tales Around the Teapot - I’m watching you

    Written and narrated by Diana Parsons

  25. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - Spring

    Written and narrated by Joan Warburton

  26. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT: I have a Dream

    Written and narrated by Diana Parson

  27. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - In Search of Dark Skies Episode 6

    In Search of Dark Skies Episode 6 written and narrated by Angela Harney

  28. Month by Month Happy May

    Jon Forman - Chaplain at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr bringing his reading for May.

  29. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - Unknown Man

    Written and narrated by Joan Warburton

  30. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - Yesterdays News

    Written and narrated by Joan Warburton

  31. Victory in Europe and VJ Day

    A remembrance piece written and narrated by Jon Forman Pastor Jonathan Forman Blaenau Gwent Baptist Church “On the 8th May WW2 in Europe came to an end followed by the end of the war in the Pacific. Today’s show hears the words of a member of the medical corp as they heard of the end of the war…

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  32. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - Through my Eyes

    Written and narrated by Joan Warburton.

  33. A trip down memory lane with Tom and Ann of Oakdale

    Tom and Ann are husband and wife, both of whom served in the military. Ann's father who served in the Second World War did not speak about his experience in that time. She knew very little and what she did hear came from other people, and so she was not sure how true the events were. In her...

  34. Caerffili Heroes with Hefin David speaking to Yuliia Bond

    Guest Host Hefin David - in conversation with Yuliia Bond. Yuliia has settled in Caerphilly following the invasion of Ukraine by Russia. Yuliia talks about the challenges faced by many Ukrainians in Wales, and the difficulties many face about planning for the future.

  35. V E Day Celebrations - in conversation with Tom of Oakdale

    Tom shares his time that he served in the military when he joined at the age of 17, when he signed up with the Royal Engineers. Whilst in the Royal Engineers he learned how to build bridges, and he speaks about his time in Ethiopia building a bridge to bring over supplies to the locals. Although…

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  36. Caerffili Heroes with Hefin David interview with Will Hayward

    Hefin is in conversation with Will Hayward talking about his career in journalism reporting on the politics of Wales and where his career has been and where he is going.

  37. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT: I wish we could stay here forever

    Written and narrated by: Diana Parsons

  38. Treasures of Valley View

    Welcome to a lovely new YYFM series of personal histories. Each episode will feature an interview between Menna from the Valley View Care Home, Cefn Hengoed and one of the residents, as they talk about their lives. For the second episode Menna chats with Lily, a bubbly and interesting person with...

  39. Bells of Rhymney with Leigh Manley The Rugby Poet

    Leigh Manley: A piece about poetry, song, and place, the universality and appeal of the Welsh working-class experience as seen through the lens of Idris Davies and artists who covered his work.

  40. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT - 'Whoops A Daisy

    Written and narrated by Diana Parsons

  41. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT: SPRING

    ‘Spring’ written and narrated by Joan Warburton

  42. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT: SEASONS

    Written and narrated by Diana Parsons

  43. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT

    In Search of Dark Skies - episode 5 - written and narrated by Angela Harney

  44. Month by Month Happy April

    Jon Forman - Chaplain at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr bringing to you his reading for April.

  45. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT

    ‘Life in a suitcase’ written and narrated by Joan Warburton

  46. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT- In Search of Dark Skies Episode 4

    It’s time for another episode of Tales Around the Teapot. The Teapots have written and narrated brilliant short stories and poems, this time introducing "In Search of Dark Skies Episode 4" written and narrated by Angela Harney.

  47. Jon Forman’s month by month 2025

    Every month this year, Hospital Chaplain, Jon Forman shares a message of hope and goodwill.

  48. TALES AROUND THE TEAPOT ‘Nancy’

    Another story from the Teapots - ‘Nancy’ written and narrated by Diana Parsons.

  49. PHOEBE’S RETRO GAME REVIEW

    Episode 2 of Phoebe’s game review.

  50. The Rugby Poet, Episode 5

    Here's Leigh Manley, Creative Facilitator, at the Caerphilly Arts Development Team with a new series of rugby poetry, timed to coincide with the 6 Nations Championship.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Ysbyty Ystrad FM (YYFM) is an on-demand hospital radio service, available not only to patients whilst they are staying at Ysbyty Ystrad Fawr, but also those further afield.Content available will include hospital messaging, music, interviews, news summaries, documentaries, dramas and more!For enquiries, please email [email protected]

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