Sandy Graham has gained a First for himself and for Sunny Govan radio where he is a key volunteer.

The experienced presenter has gained a National Certificate in Diversity in Radio from Reid Kerr College. Said Sandy, ‘I thought I knew about making radio programmes as I’ve been doing it for years in hospital radio and here at Sunny Govan 103.5fm, but I learned a lot and gained a lot of new skills.’

He added, ‘I listen to radio in a different way now. I know how things are done and know what way I’d have done the things I hear.’

Now he’s intent on passing on his expanded knowledge to others. ‘Sunny Govan has been brilliant for me,’ said Sandy who is registered disabled with a condition which makes his body go to sleep while his mind is still active. ‘I’ve always been interested in radio and intrigued by it.’

He started doing radio programmes from his boyhood at Corseford School then gained a grounding at the Southern General Hospital Radio. ‘Radio was always what I wanted to do,’ confided Sandy.

Since becoming a regular presenter on Sunny Govan Radio he hasn’t looked back. ‘Sunny Govan has been tremendous for me and with the training I’ve received here and the back up through the certificate, I’m getting a real buzz.’

His greatest moment on air, so far, was interviewing Francis Healey, a star of River City.