Anne moved to Basildon after her marriage, and began working at Basildon Hospital as a Ward Clerk, a job she loved, and stayed in for 14 years.
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Story: Anne Hare - Basildon, Essex
Basildon Hospital and Community League of Friends was formed over 50 years ago and, through their tea-bar at Basildon Hospital, which is run entirely by their dedicated volunteers, has raised an impressive £1.6 million. The Money they make from sales is regularly ploughed back into equipment to benefit patients at the hospital.
They have around 300-400 customers visit and purchase from the tea-bar each day. The tea-bar is open from 10am – 2pm and manned by a rotation of 25 volunteers.
- Address: 111 Sparrows Herne, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5ET
- Email: [email protected]
- Telephone: 01268 425195
- Website:
- Founded: 1973
- Members: 25
- Chair: Anne Hare
