A Letter from Roy Noble:
My dear friends, compatriots and fellow travellers,
After a great deal of thought, I've decided that next year will be the right time for me to step away from my Sunday programme on BBC Radio Wales.
By the time I present my final show in March 2027, I will have spent 46 wonderful years with BBC Wales. It's been the privilege of a lifetime.
I've been fortunate enough to meet extraordinary people, hear remarkable stories and, most importantly of all, spend time with you, the listeners.
Radio has changed enormously over the years. Wales has changed too. But one thing has remained constant and that's the privilege of being welcomed into your homes and lives.
Along the way, I've been fortunate enough to make countless friends, many of whom I've never actually met because they've been listening at the other end of the radio.
The signs that retirement was approaching may have included my growing suspicion that "apps" were invented purely to confuse me. The odd hiccup in health has sent signals too. But the truth is I've simply reached a point where it feels right to begin a new chapter.
After all, November will mark 84 of my years of yore. Apparently, 63 is the sweet spot or happiest age to retire so I’ve added a few furlongs to that.
But this isn’t goodbye. We still have several months ahead of us, and I'm looking forward to making the most of them together. There will be time for memories, stories and celebrations before I finally hang up the headphones.
I’m also delighted to tell you that I’ll be taking a special Ambassadorial role when we celebrate Radio Wales' 50th birthday in 2028.
But for now, I simply want to say a heartfelt thanks to you all. It’s been an honour.
Diolch o galon i bob un ohonoch chi - mae e wedi bod yn fraint.
May you all have good health to spare,
Love to share,
And good friends who care.
Bless you all. Pob Bendith i chi.
Roy
My dear friends, compatriots and fellow travellers,
After a great deal of thought, I've decided that next year will be the right time for me to step away from my Sunday programme on BBC Radio Wales.
By the time I present my final show in March 2027, I will have spent 46 wonderful years with BBC Wales. It's been the privilege of a lifetime.
I've been fortunate enough to meet extraordinary people, hear remarkable stories and, most importantly of all, spend time with you, the listeners.
Radio has changed enormously over the years. Wales has changed too. But one thing has remained constant and that's the privilege of being welcomed into your homes and lives.
Along the way, I've been fortunate enough to make countless friends, many of whom I've never actually met because they've been listening at the other end of the radio.
The signs that retirement was approaching may have included my growing suspicion that "apps" were invented purely to confuse me. The odd hiccup in health has sent signals too. But the truth is I've simply reached a point where it feels right to begin a new chapter.
After all, November will mark 84 of my years of yore. Apparently, 63 is the sweet spot or happiest age to retire so I’ve added a few furlongs to that.
But this isn’t goodbye. We still have several months ahead of us, and I'm looking forward to making the most of them together. There will be time for memories, stories and celebrations before I finally hang up the headphones.
I’m also delighted to tell you that I’ll be taking a special Ambassadorial role when we celebrate Radio Wales' 50th birthday in 2028.
But for now, I simply want to say a heartfelt thanks to you all. It’s been an honour.
Diolch o galon i bob un ohonoch chi - mae e wedi bod yn fraint.
May you all have good health to spare,
Love to share,
And good friends who care.
Bless you all. Pob Bendith i chi.
Roy
