Friends Voices

Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949

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Brentwood Community Hospital League of Friends

Brentwood Community Hospital was founded in 1934 by the collective efforts of Brentwood residents. Brentwood community leaders hosted sporting contests, plays, social events, and raffles to raise funds for building the hospital. 

Organisation

Radio BGM

From its inception, Radio BGM’s core mission has remained steadfast: to provide a local voice and companionship for hospital patients, addressing issues and events significant to them.

Organisation

For Arthur, becoming the Deacon in the local chapel in Carmarthen meant he had to take on the role of Treasurer in the League of Friends of Glangwili Hospital.

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Story: Arthur Phillips – Carmarthen

Volunteer spotlight – A Lifetime of Service: A Tribute to Ann Wickham

News – 12 Jan 2026

It’s just an absolute delight to be part of it, and to be a Friend of Amarna House. It gives me great pleasure every year. Introducing students from my school to the care home, and seeing the pleasure, and anticipation of them each time we visit is amazing.

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Story: Patrick Tasker – York

Bridget started volunteering very early on when she accompanied her Mum to Church, where they arranged flowers, handed out hymn books and mended curtains. As she got older she took on these and other tasks within the church and continued throughout her own children’s younger years.

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Story: Bridget Foley – London