Gary Aitcheson

Gary was born and raised in the big city of Cloughmills, Co. Antrim. He worked for a few years in Shorts aircraft factory in Belfast but left to go on mission work in India and Nepal for two years. Soon after returning he took up studies for ministry in the Presbyterian Church and has served as minister in Dromore and Drumquin (Co. Tyrone) and Kilcooley (Bangor, Co. Down). In June 2019, he moved to this area as minister of Balteagh and Bovevagh. He is married to Audrey, and they have two grown-up children, Judith and David. Outside of work Gary plays some golf and used to enjoy football – he is a Manchester United fan so it’s not much fun anymore! Gary is looking forward to his fourth year with Roe Valley Christian Radio and hopes to present three programmes of classic praise.

Chris Adair

Chris is a husband and father of three. Along with his wife Claire, he leads the praise at Derramore Presbyterian Church and considers himself a jack of all trades, master of none. He is a leader in Youth Fellowship and teaches Physics in Strabane. If he had spare time he’d be on the golf course.

Jean Bishop-Greentree

Born and raised in Portsmouth, Hampshire, Jean moved to Northern Ireland in 1975 and has lived in Limavady since 1976. She has three grown-up children, two sons and one daughter. Jean became a Christian in May 1993 and is an adherent with the Salvation Army. She has been involved with RVCR since its beginning in 2002. For the past eleven years Jean has been volunteering with Assistance Dogs (NI) as a puppy fosterer, training pups. These fully trained dogs help to improve the lives of children with autism or other complex needs and their families; as well as helping people with disabilities who are wheelchair users. ADNI also provide school therapy dogs which is proving very beneficial for both children and teachers.

Ruth Blair

Ruth is a member of Limavady Reformed Presbyterian Church and has been involved with RVCR for many years, having presented her first show in 2008. She runs her own business doing wedding flowers and other floral arrangements. Her hobbies include trying to master various crafts and orienteering for the past 40 years and more.

David Brownlow

Our new chairperson is David Brownlow. He is married to Gillian and they have three grown-up children – Jonny, Tim and Rhian, who is married to Peter. David was installed as minister of Drumachose and Derramore Presbyterian Churches in November 2021. His interests include music, playing drums and guitar, photography, watching Formula One motor racing, and is a long-suffering Manchester United supporter! David is looking forward to his third year as an RVCR presenter and hopes his programme will provide some inspiration to those who tune in.

John Campbell

John lives near Claudy and is married to Flora. They have three grown up children (Steven, Ross and Amy) and six grandchildren. Although shepherding takes up much of his time, John has been a volunteer with CEF for over 30 years (school assemblies, Good News Clubs, 5-Day Clubs, camps etc.) He’s also the chairman of the NW Ulster CEF Committee and will be sharing with us something of the work in which CEF is involved.

Fred Corscadden

Fred has been a Christian for 41 years now. He’s a retired school principal, having taught for 37 years. He is now up for the challenge of serving God more fully. He is a founding elder of The Bridges Christian Fellowship in Limavady and is married to Sally, dad of Ruth and Paul and grandad to Eddie.

Rhys Ditty

Rhys is a 24-year-old from Ballykelly. He is married to Alice and enjoys music, Star Wars and walks in the forest with his dog Buster. He works for Scripture Union Northern Ireland as the SU Schools’ Worker for the North West.

Richard & Joanne Gallick

Richard and Joanne have been married for 13 years and have 3 children – Isaac (12), Ruby (9) and Isabella (5). They live in Ballykelly and belong to Drumachose Presbyterian Church. Joanne hails from the coldest place in Northern Ireland – Katesbridge, watch out for it on the weather forecast! Richard is a born and bred Co. Londonderry man! Joanne is a huge Neighbours fan and is glad to have it back on the air! Richard is a petrolhead – loves his cars and motorbikes and can often been found googling his next car. They are both involved with GB, BB and Youth Fellowship and serve with Scripture Union. They both have a heart for mission and the church and to see God’s Kingdom grow.

Clive Glass

Our secretary at RVCR is Clive Glass. He became a Christian at the age of 21 while studying for his PhD in Civil Engineering at QUB. He is the minister of Dungiven & Largy Presbyterian Churches and is married to Margaret. They have two grown up children. His hobbies include keeping tropical fish, collecting British stamps and photography.

Phil Houston

Phil grew up in Rathcoole, a large housing estate in Newtownabbey, where he came to faith at a young age through the love and witness of the church family there. He is married to Jenny and father of Rebekah and Elijah and has been the minister in Ballykelly Presbyterian since August 2021. He enjoys a laugh, which is just as well. Phil is looking forward to his third year at RVCR, sharing stories of God’s goodness in a difficult world as well as some great music.

Geoffrey Jones

Geoffrey became a Christian at the age of 14 and always had the desire to serve God. He has served in various places over the years with the last 21 being in Second Limavady and Myroe. Married to Elspeth for over 36 years he has one son and two daughters. He enjoys photography and walking.

Andy Lamberton

Peter thinks his dad is CRAZY for letting children be in charge of an hour on RVCR. It's KIDS’ TAKEOVER! So, boys and girls: join Peter (aged 11) and his dad, Andy (aged 38 and a half) for a show packed with challenges, Bible stories, quiz questions and of course songs that’ll make you sing your hearts out and dance your socks off!

Laura Madden

Laura Madden is a local lady, married to Darren with two children, Aaron and Molly-Anne. She works as a learning support assistant in St. Mary’s and also helps out when she can at Kingsbridge North West Hospital in Ballykelly. She has been a member of Derramore Presbyterian Church for over 20 years and has been teaching the teenagers in Sunday School for 17 years; she also helps look after their Facebook page. Prior to this she was a member of St. Aidan’s Church in Magilligan. This will be her fourth time presenting; she normally answers the phone during Violet and Drewe’s programme. She enjoys walking and photography when time permits.

Lee McAllister

Lee is a lifelong member of 1st Limavady Presbyterian Church. He serves as a PCI Accredited Preacher where he shares his love of Jesus and desires to make Him known to and loved by others. In his secular employment Lee works with the Civil Service. His hobbies and interest include all things animals, film and TV and he is an avid Liverpool supporter. He is photographed below at Old Trafford (Manchester United ground) and claims it’s a perfect example of loving your enemy.

Drewe McConnell

Drewe McConnell was installed as minister of 1st Limavady and Magilligan congregations in September 2008. He was a former member of Hill Street Presbyterian Church in Lurgan. He is married to Patricia, a nurse, and has two daughters, Jill and Holly who are both in their 20s. His hobbies are music, swimming and football.

Stephen_McIlroy

Stephen has had the privilege of serving with Release International now for almost a decade. He has four children and lives in Newtownabbey. He has a long experiential history in youth work, both faith-based and non-faith based. His passion is in the context of biblical discipleship, and he is able to use his gifting, within this area, both in Ireland and Asia. God has allowed him the privilege of teaching Scripture all over Ireland, as well as the Far East.

Violet Miller

Violet became a Christian in 1977 and is a member of Myroe Presbyterian Church. Ever since her conversion she has had a passion for the gospel, with a particular interest locally in reaching out to young people and globally in the country of Kenya. This year she will again be co-presenting with Drewe McConnell on The Breakfast Show.

John Porter

John is a new presenter with RVCR this year. He lives near the town of Ballymoney along with his wife Keren. His main interest in life is sharing the gospel in music and singing and has had the honour of doing so in a variety of places. He availed of early retirement three years ago, and is a lorry driver by trade, most recently driving refuse vehicles for the local council. He still does a very small amount of HGV work for Maine Soft Drinks Ltd. His days are occupied by either singing at various nursing homes, church gatherings for the retired and semi-retired or doing volunteering work for North Coast Community Transport. That involves getting people to and from various destinations such as hospital appointments, shopping or anywhere that they need to be by using his own car. It’s a very useful service for many who otherwise would have no means of transport. John attends Dunseverick Baptist Church, where he serves as a deacon.

George Simpson

George was born in Belfast and attended Bethany Presbyterian Church (now Immanuel). He belonged to numerous organisations including BB, CE, Sunday School, Youth Club and the Choir. He was converted at the age of 18 and worked in Short Brothers & Harland where he served his time as an aircraft fitter. Subsequently he was called to the ministry and ordained on 30th December 1971. He has been married to Myrtle for 63 years and has one daughter Arlene and one grandson. He enjoys sport, especially football and cricket.

Keith Thompson

A lifetime member of Dungiven Presbyterian Church, Keith was saved at the age of 14 in a local Mission Hall after years of faithful witness by parents and Sunday School teachers. He has since gone on to be a Sunday School teacher and Superintendent for over 30 years, as well as being an elder in the congregation. A keen sportsman in his youth and loyal Manchester United supporter, Keith also has a keen interest in southern gospel quartet music with a recent trip to the National Quartet Convention in Tennessee being a bucket list item ticked off.

Callum Webster

Born and raised in Broughty Ferry on the east coast of Scotland, Callum studied at Dundee University and has an MA (hons) in Modern History & Political Science. He moved to Northern Ireland to start his first job in September 1999. For the last 19 years he has been working as Northern Ireland Officer for The Christian Institute. The Institute equips Christians to act as ‘salt’ and ‘light’ for Jesus Christ in a secular world.