Points West presenter David Garmston is preparing to return to screens following illness. ". So Clive Myrie is now going to the US to cover the run-up to the election. Once qualified by the NCTJ (coming joint top in the UK) he joined the new independent radio station for Bristol and Bath, Radio West . Garmston has, since 1985, been the male anchor on BBC Points West, working alongside Alex Lovell, Amanda Parr and Imogen Sellers. The metacognitive prompts within the guide will sup-port everyone wishing to learn more about storytelling or extend Are you worried about Gloucestershire's GP crisis? Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Sally Taylor should stay however and Anne Davies keeps her job. Join Facebook to connect with David Garston and others you may know. He ended up passing out on the bed, with his family calling an ambulance at this point. The TV presenter added he doesn't think his life was ever in danger but that it was frightening, particularly for his family. He ended up passing out on the bed, and being rushed to hospital, Never miss Somerset's latest and breaking news again by signing up to our Daily Newsletter. You kept me going. BC presenter David Garmston has spoken of his battle with legionnaires disease - which he caught while on holiday in Majorca. Something went wrong, please try again later. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. I didn't think anyone would notice I was off, but they have and I am incredibly grateful. "We've have been increasingly inundated with emails. The disease is very rare, with around 200 people a year contracting it in the UK. I owe them my life and I shall be forever grateful.". David Garmston: Nickname: Not Known: Profession: Journalist: Famous for: Not Known: Age (How old, as of 2023) 65 Years: Date of Birth: 1958-01-01: Birthplace: Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. They found what was wrong quickly and gave me the medication to specifically target it, he said to the BBC. 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. The 63-year-old said: It turned out that I was incubating this rather nasty disease. ER 2005-06 West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 West Bromwich, West Midlands, B71 Emma Simpson. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Wanna follow David 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. Help grow David's Tribute by adding messages or memories you'd like to share. Please only use it for a guidance and David Garmston's actual income may vary a lot from the dollar amount shown above. "The tea ladies in particular were amazing, they brought me so many cuppas and custard creams and gave us a laugh every day. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Points West presenters Alex Lovell and David Garmston. Mr Garmston paid tribute to all those who had cared for him since he became unwell, in particular the medics whom he credits with saving his life. David had to spend a week in intensive care after contracting the disease which affects just around 200 people a year in the UK. 2023 BBC. It ws the very last word of his https://t.co/zJ6khvjp5X, @bbcpointswest Points West presenter David Garmston said that while he had a "lovely" family holiday on the Spanish island in August, he started to feel unwell when he returned home in August. David had contracted legonnaires' disease while on holiday. A BBC presenter caught a 'very rare' disease while on holiday in Majorca and ended up having to spend a week battling in intensive care. Download our app on iPhone or Android, David Garmston says he cannot thank hospital staff enough. The TV presenter added he doesn't think his life was ever in danger but that it was frightening, particularly for his family. Get the biggest stories from across Bristol straight to your inbox. Thank you for setting up this memorial to David. Points West presenter David Garmston said that while he had a "lovely" family holiday on the Spanish island in August, he started to feel unwell when he returned home in August. All Rights Reserved. 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. At present, its anchored by two - Alex Lovell and veteran broadcaster David Garmston. A recent Freedom of Information Act request to Bristol City Council for information about the media interest in the toppling and raising of the statue of Edward Colston revealed that the Mayor Marvin Rees had received almost 30 requests for interviews from all over the world, including separate requests from 11 different parts of the BBC. They found what was wrong quickly and gave me the medication to specifically target it," he said. He spent a week in ICU, he said, and wished to thank all the staff at the hospital. Fundraising for. He added: "Everyone in the Points West family has been great as well, they have been really nice - more than I deserve. The NUJ welcomes the BBCs commitment to swiftly share vital data on equality impact and stress risk assessments. Dedicated to the memory of David Garmston. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Frederick Burge was found dead at a property in Glastonbury on Sunday (26 February). 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 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. Fellow Points West presenter Alex Lovell said the team had been fielding many questions from worried viewers asking why the long-serving presenter had not been appearing on their screens. In loving memory of David Garmston. 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That has meant taking some difficult decisions, she added. I was very fortunate they were on top of it. But Bristol will keep its long-form investigative output - even though Inside Out West will be scrapped, along with the other regional Inside Out programmes. Days later, he ended up passing out on his bed and being taken to hospital - where he spent a week in intensive care. Tesco has now apologised for the smell, and claimed staff are working on the issue. The next thing I remember an ambulance arrived, although I can barely remember that, and then I woke up in hospital. 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. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Enter your password to log in. Don't they have enough staff in the Washington bureau? "I thought they were just saying it to make me feel better, but it is a wonderful feeling actually that people had missed me. The changes are part of cuts that will help BBC England save 125 million nationally. 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 Points West presenter, David Garmston: In one word, are we going to get the underground in Bristo https://t.co/foGuypIPHn. The TV presenter added he doesn't think his life was ever in danger but that it was frightening, particularly for his family. I just can not thank them enough, they were magnificent and so were all the staff, I was very well looked after. Well take forward lessons from COVID-19 that will make us more agile and more in touch with communities while also ensuring were as efficient as we can be. Through Twitter, the journalist announced his departure from the network. Never miss the latest local news again by signing up to our Daily Newsletter. By clicking Accept all you agree that Yahoo and our partners will process your personal information, and use technologies such as cookies, to display personalised ads and content, for ad and content measurement, audience insights, and product development. "I feel very close to viewers, I feel they are part of the family really so I am really grateful. BBC presenter David Garmston caught legionnaires' disease while on holiday in Majorca. Explore the latest videos from Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more David had to spend a week in intensive care after contracting the 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. 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. "I was just really humbled by the care I got. 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. Were going to modernise our offer to audiences in England by making digital a central part of everything we do. You can opt-out at any time by signing in to your account to manage your preferences. WebView the profiles of people named David Garmston. "The next thing I remember an ambulance arrived, although I can barely remember that, and then I woke up in hospital. According to the latest Twitter stat on 2023-02-28, David Garmston has a total favourites count of 500 on the Twitter account and David Garmston has 2.64 Thousand followers on the same Twitter account. She or co-host David Garmston face redundancy or a job share as part of a raft of cuts at the corporations Whiteladies Road headquarters. He was diagnosed with legionnaires disease at Bristol Royal Infirmary. 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. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. He added: "Everyone in the Points West family has been great as well, they have been really nice - more than I deserve. They are much loved and will always be remembered. Tesco has now apologised for the smell, and claimed staff are working on the issue. 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. There is also 500,000 in Thunderball, Firm that rejected Dragons' Den 160,000 investment has 10 million reasons to be thankful, It's all gone from strength to strength for a Gloucestershire company since turning down the offer in 2011, Graham Wildin says he sold his mancave to a mystery Mexican gentleman for 1 as he loses yet another court case, The accountant made the bombshell claim as three High Court judges said it was right to jail him for defying court orders, Police confirm body is found in Brighton missing baby search, Police say remains have been found in the search for a missing baby. Mr Garmston, who lives in central Bristol, said: "The viewers have been amazing, they have written in asking where I am. "When they said people were writing in, I didn't believe them. This account already exists. Hes clearly so loved and we miss him hugely at work. RT @fells_maurice: @stillawake Yes, Joanna, Norris categorically said there would be no underground. The baby's mother, Constance Marten, and her partner Mark Gordon were arrested as a huge search was launched, Glastonbury murder probe: Police identify victim as Frederick Burge, 89. He spent a week in ICU, he said, and wished to thank all the staff at the hospital. Unlike other regions, BBC West in Bristol will keep its weekly regional politics show and a new investigative series will replace Inside Out West - there had been speculation both would be axed completely. The other big change is on BBC Radio Bristol. 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. It ws the very last word of his https://t.co/zJ6khvjp5X, @stillawake Yes, Joanna, Norris categorically said there would be no underground. Yes he is still presenting Meridian news and he is back in the studio after being confined to home thanks to Covid 19. "The tea ladies, in particular, were amazing, they brought me so many cuppas and custard creams and gave us a laugh every day. Points West presenter David Garmston said he had a wonderful family holiday in Majorca last month August but, having felt fine during his time abroad, he Several Covid tests came Menu. Something went wrong, please try again later. Read about our approach to external linking. Join Facebook to connect with David Garston and others you may know. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Mr Garmston, who lives in central Bristol, said: "The viewers have been amazing, they have written in asking where I am. There will also be moves to prevent the doubling-up of roles within the BBC, with closer working between TV, radio and online news and programmes. This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. Mr Garmston added: "The nurses held my hand for a week - day and night. He said the disease is very rare, with only around 200 people a year contracting it in the UK. READ MORE: The thing Gloucestershire farmers can do that Jeremy Clarkson found hilariously difficult. I thought that no one would notice that I wasn't there," he said. He has worked in television in the West Country for nearly three decades. 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. To get breaking news like this straight to your inbox, click here. 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