Terrence Higgins Trust Wins At Local Radio Awards In Aberdeen

Main Category: Sexual Health / STDs
Article Date: 08 Nov 2008 - 0:00 PDT

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HIV and sexual health charity, Terrence Higgins Trust (THT) has won a 'shmuftie' award for Partner Organisation of the Year at the shmuFM radio awards in Aberdeen. Each week THT and members of its lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) youth group host their own radio show on shmuFM called Aberdabbadoo.

THT was up against seven other organisations and the award was voted for by the public. Over the last year the Aberdabbadoo programme has covered topics like HIV and sexual health, homophobia and its effect on the community and LGBT issues around the world, including a focus on countries where there is a death penalty for gay men. The team are also planning a special show for World AIDS Day which will be broadcast on November 30.

Alan Parker, who accepted the award on behalf of THT said "We are really delighted to win this award. We love broadcasting Aberdabbadoo and covering the issues that really matter to us. The show also helps a lot of other LGBT people in Scotland and others listening online, as many might feel isolated or unable to discuss their sexuality. The best thing is that this award was voted for by the public, so they're obviously enjoying what we do."

ShmuFM is based in Aberdeen and broadcasts a variety of issue-based, music and community programming on 99.8FM.

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