Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more Mr Garmston said it was a nasty scare and warned people travelling abroad to be careful with air conditioning as that is where he thinks it may have come from, even though PHE were not able to find the source. BBC Points West newsreaders Alex Lovell and David Garmston got into the Star Wars: Episode 7 spirit for the evening news, presenting an item dressed as a Stormtrooper and Boba Fett respectively. Download our app on iPhone or Android, David Garmston says he cannot thank hospital staff enough. Dedicated to the memory of David Garmston. "I just put it down to being a bit anxious about things, but I was obviously quite ill at that time and didn't realise it.". He ended up passing out on the bed, with his family calling an ambulance at this point. Viewers are clearly concerned at the absence of someone whos been part of their local news family for years, she said. Sign up to our daily newsletter using the box at the top of this article, or by clicking here to see all of our newsletters. Enter your password to log in. Points West presenter, David Garmston: In one word, are we going to get the underground in Bristo https://t.co/foGuypIPHn. Mr Garmston said that when he arrived at the Bristol Royal Infirmary he was asked where he had been on holiday and, telling them he had been to Spain, they checked him for legionnaires' disease. Points West presenter Alex Lovell said job cuts at the BBC in Bristol which will see only one presenter front the show for the first time ever were a hard pill to swallow. BristolLive reports that the broadcaster said at first he thought it was just anxiety caused by all the additional stresses of going abroad during the pandemic, such as forms and covid tests. Designer lookalike for a fraction of the cost. Download our app on iPhone or Android, David Garmston says he cannot thank hospital staff enough. "I just put it down to being a bit anxious about things, but I was obviously quite ill at that time and didn't realise it.". Sent by C V Gower Funeral Directors on 07/10/2021. I am I and you are you, whatever we were to each other that we still are. If you're a middle-aged or elderly male presenter of a regional news programme in England, it looks like your time is up. Mr Garmston, who lives in central Bristol, said: "The viewers have been amazing, they have written in asking where I am. BBC presenter David Garmston ended up in intensive care after catching rare disease on holiday, David was on holiday in Majorca when he contracted the disease, BBC Points West presenter David and his colleague Liz Beacon, David says he is very grateful to the hospital staff who cared for him, Pregnant teen in cell found holding dead baby after cries for help ignored for 12 hours, Doctor explains what happens if you ever taste blood while running. 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The Bristol-born presenter contracted Legionnaires' disease while on a family holiday to Majorca in August. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. are doing the shorter bulletins. Days later, he ended up passing out on his bed and being taken to hospital - where he spent a week in intensive care. RT @fells_maurice: @stillawake Yes, Joanna, Norris categorically said there would be no underground. Something went wrong, please try again later. Points West presenter David Garmston is preparing to return to screens following illness. The next thing I remember an ambulance arrived, although I can barely remember that, and then I woke up in hospital. "I was very fortunate they were on top of it. 115.00 Raised so far Donate. WebDavid Garston is on Facebook. He said the disease is very rare, with only around 200 people a year contracting it in the UK. Just been announced Rob Smith leaving South East Today after more than 25 years with the BBC. "I was just really humbled by the care I got. He is still feeling a bit tired, he continued, but is now feeling pretty much back to normal and is hoping to go back to work soon. I thought they were just saying it to make me feel better, but it is a wonderful feeling actually that people had missed me. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. "I didn't think anyone would notice I was off, but they have and I am incredibly grateful. WebDavid Garmston presenter of The Politics Show for the West David Garmston has appeared on 'Points West' for a number of years. 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David Garmston Born: Bristol, United Kingdom. Something went wrong, please try again later. Welcome to the Digital Spy forums. He said the disease is very rare, with only around 200 people a year contracting it in the UK. I owe them my life and I shall be forever grateful.". "I thought they were just saying it to make me feel better, but it is a wonderful feeling actually that people had missed me. 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The NUJ welcomes the BBCs commitment to swiftly share vital data on equality impact and stress risk assessments. Something went wrong, please try again later. "I feel very close to viewers, I feel they are part of the family really so I am really grateful. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The broadcaster said at first he thought it was just anxiety caused by all the additional stresses of going abroad during the pandemic, such Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. BBC presenter David Garmston caught legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Majorca. Carl Woods has tattoo of Katie Price lookalike inked on his chest in Gloucester, The glamour model's on off boyfriend travelled to Gods of Ink in Gloucester, National Lottery results: Winning Lotto and Thunderball numbers for tonight, Wednesday, March 1, 2023, Have you suddenly become 2m richer in tonight's draw? He added: "Everyone in the Points West family has been great as well, they have been really nice - more than I deserve. WebDavid Garston is on Facebook. Apart from feeling very anxious, Mr Garmston said he was also coughing and couldn't breathe very well so he took a couple of lateral flow tests and they came back negative. The TV presenter added he doesn't think his life was ever in danger but that it was frightening, particularly for his family. At present, its anchored by two - Alex Lovell and veteran broadcaster David Garmston. Mr Garmston added: "The nurses held my hand for a week - day and night. We're just delighted he's getting his strength back," she added. "The next thing I remember an ambulance arrived, although I can barely remember that, and then I woke up in hospital. The next thing I remember an ambulance arrived, although I can barely remember that, and then I woke up in hospital.. He is the second male anchor on I just can not thank them enough, they were magnificent and so were all the staff, I was very well looked after. The controversial US oil plan explained, Harry and Meghan lose Frogmore Cottage after memoir controversy, Watch: Moment teenager smashes into lorry during 100mph police chase. The tea-time news programme Points West will have just one presenter. Designer lookalike for a fraction of the cost. While this Storytelling Study Companion is for pairs or small groups conversing either face-to-face or connected by phone or the Internet, anyone may be able to use it, even individuals or classes. "I just can not thank them enough, they were magnificent and so were all the staff, I was very well looked after. I thought that no one would notice that I wasn't there," he said. Garmston. Read about our approach to external linking. Weve have been increasingly inundated with emails. one year ago Collected by C V Gower Funeral Apart from feeling very anxious, Mr Garmston said he was also coughing and couldn't breathe very well so he took a couple of lateral flow tests and they came back negative. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Sally Taylor should stay however and Anne Davies keeps her job. These are huge cuts which will inevitably have an impact on the BBCs ability to sustain the breadth and depth of news coverage throughout England which truly reflects the diversity of the nation, said NUJ general secretary Michelle Stanistreet. Thank you for setting up this memorial to David. "I feel very close to viewers, I feel they are part of the family really so I am really grateful. Get the biggest stories from across Bristol straight to your inbox. 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Union leaders said the cuts would impact on the BBCs ability to sustain its coverage across England, but they welcomed the reprieves for the regional politics and current affairs shows. I owe them my life and I shall be forever grateful.". This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He was diagnosed with legionnaires disease at Bristol Royal Infirmary. BBC presenter David Garmston caught legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Majorca. The TV presenter added he doesn't think his life was ever in danger but that it was frightening, particularly for his family. WebDavid Garmston Please use the search above if you cannot find the record you require. But in terms of what the viewers and listeners will see or hear from Whiteladies Road, there will be two main differences, albeit with a raft of redundancies and voluntary redundancies among production teams and journalists behind the scenes. 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Helen Thomas, the Director of BBC England, said: Im proud people have turned to us for trusted news and information in huge numbers during COVID-19, proving the importance of our local and regional services. A BBC presenter caught legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Majorca and ended up having to spend a week in intensive care. Hes clearly so loved and we miss him hugely at work. As well as cutting the I was very fortunate they were on top of it. It is a real boost that they have noticed and that they have cared.". We are also bringing our TV and online teams together so their work can be incorporated. WebOscars Best Picture Winners Best Picture Winners Emmys STARmeter Awards San Diego Comic-Con New York Comic-Con Sundance Film Festival Toronto Int'l Film Festival Awards Central Festival Central All Events The other big change is on BBC Radio Bristol. He added: "Everyone in the Points West family has been great as well, they have been really nice - more than I deserve. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. View this record View. Mr Garmston said that when he arrived at the Bristol Royal Infirmary he was asked where he had been on holiday and, telling them he had been to Spain, they checked him for legionnaires' disease. Apart from feeling very anxious, Mr Garmston said he was also coughing and couldn't breathe very well so he took a couple of lateral flow tests and they came back negative. 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Mr Garmston - who has been at Points West since 1985 and has been a regular presenter for many years - said he didn't need to be ventilated in the end, but that he was on oxygen during the two weeks he spent in hospital. To get breaking news like this straight to your inbox, click here Now that Stuart and Dave have left, they will be doing local reporting duties. The financial challenges are clear the solution requires public engagement and financial intervention from the government to ensure the BBCs survival as an institution prized and valued all over the world. WebView the profiles of people named David Garmston. Release Calendar Top 250 Movies Most Popular Movies Browse Movies by Genre Top Box Office Showtimes & Tickets In loving memory of David Garmston. He is still feeling a bit tired, he continued, but is now feeling pretty much back to normal and is hoping to go back to work soon. 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