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Friends Voices

Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949

Bazaars / Hospital Fetes

There is a genuine desire to make people's lives a little easier, and there is a tremendous loyalty to the 'institution'

Listen 00:13:08

Story: Sue Rivers - Central London, Paddington

.... all I can say is, it's such fun.

Listen 00:07:33

Story: Shenna Cummins - Central London, Paddington

...and this little girl has put this little toy on top of the radiator. And she's given it a kiss. I felt like I was the real Father Christmas.

Listen 00:23:06

Story: Eric Feasey - Barking, East London

Charitable, witty and courageous, and she didn't mince her words!

Listen 00:09:20

Story: Connie Foster, Sue Boram - Barking, East London

So in a way, I always seemed to get involved somewhere or other. And my biggest thing I did, was when I used to organise the hospital fete. I really enjoyed doing that.

Listen 00:19:23

Story: Irene Thompson - Barking, East London