Eastbourne Hospital Radio engineer's service recognised with special prize

Phil Moon (L), President of the Eastbourne Hospital Radio, presented the Phil Moon Cup to Mark Abbott, the station's engineer for exceptional service over many years.

The Phil Moon Cup is presented annually by the Eastbourne Hospital Radio President, Phil Moon, to members who have given exceptional service.

This year, the award was given to Mark Abbott, the station's engineer, for many years of exceptional service much of it alone.

The presentation was made last Thursday in the Lansdowne Hotel at a meeting of executive members of Eastbourne Hospital Radio, Radio DGH.

Mark Abbott could not recall when he joined the station as engineer but does know that he would appreciate another telephone or radio project engineer to assist.

He said: "Former military members of the Royal Signals Regiments with the necessary skills are ideal."

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