Bill Hensley, station manager at Huntingdon Community Radio, talks about HCR's preparations for Christmas.

The Hunts Post: Huntingdon Community Radio broadcasts on 104 FM.Huntingdon Community Radio broadcasts on 104 FM. (Image: HCR)November is firstly a time of reflection as we remember those who lost their lives, in not only two world wars, but all those who have been affected, along with their families in conflicts since.

We, along with the rest of the nation, marked this time with the two- minute silence on Armistice Day and also Remembrance Sunday during our broadcasts.

It is perhaps even more important than ever that we ensure that, as generations who lived through those terrible times pass on, we keep the respect and remembrance alive.

November also is a time when we start preparing for Christmas in earnest. Along with other local organisations, groups and stall holders, we will be present at the Christmas lights switch-on on November 24, and during the days of the Christmas Market that follow.

Our Christmas Open Day is well and truly back on! Pop along on Saturday December 9 to the Saxongate building in Huntingdon where our studios will be open from 10am for you to see our presenters in action, record a Christmas message for your friends and family and, of course, there will be festive nibbles, mince pies, coffee, tea and a chance to meet the team.

And some advance notice that on Christmas Eve, we will be presenting a programme of carols and readings. Carols of The Air will start at 10pm and there will be some traditional readings from our volunteer members, a poem or two and all those favourite carols.

This will lead into Christmas Day and the King’s address to the nation and Commonwealth will be broadcast in the afternoon.

We’re proud to be associated this month with the Commemoration Hall in Huntingdon.

The hall has been part of the Huntingdon community since 1847 and has a varied history. Paul Sweeney, the chairman of the charity spoke to Norman Knapper on our Over to You Community access program recently and you can listen back to the conversation via our 'Listen Again' facility at: www.hcrfm.co.uk/on-air/listen-again