Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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Radio BGMRadio BGM, formerly known as L.H.B.S (Llanelli Hospital Broadcasting Service), traces its origins back to 1974, when they operated out of the old geriatric hospital at Bryntirion Hospital. From its inception, their core mission has remained steadf...
The Llanelli and District League of Hospital Friends is a charitable organisation that purchases equipment and gifts for the Prince Philip Hospital and local clinics for the benefit of the patients. Founded in 1971, the charity relies on its dependab...
98 year old Idwal Davies shares his remarkable life story. After leaving school, he trained to be a butcher, but later joined the Air Training Corps during World War II. Idwal was originally an Infantryman in the military but was eventually selected ...
Glenys Jones shares her journey with the Prince Philip Hospital’s League of Friends in Llanelli. Inspired by her late friend Jean Evans, she began volunteering around 2002-2003, after retiring from teaching. Glenys started participating in committe...
Nevil Williams, Radio BGMNevil is the epitome of a local lad. Born and having always lived locally, he supports the local community with all his heart. Helping wherever he can, he has followed in the footsteps of his stepfather, a local lay preacher, and joined the hospit...
Ken Rees, The Llanelli & District League of Hospital FriendsKen's story is a life embedded in South Wales. It's about being totally immersed in the local community from a young age. From playing rugby with Llanelli Scarletts, to raising money for equipment at the local hospital, to being Mayor....
Jennifer Hughes, League of Friends of Prince Philip Hospital Jennifer describes a lifetime of living, working, and volunteering for her local community. An invite to a strawberry tea got her involved initially in the League of Friends, she has taken responsibility as a committee member, Chair and Secretary,...