Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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Dorothy Schofield and Gaynor Hughes, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalDorothy and Gaynor are clearly a 'force of nature' in their community. Friends since the 1980's, they have constantly focused on fundraising in Welshpool. Through Fetes, Flag Days, Cocktail Parties, Coffee Mornings, they have worked, and rai...
Sheila Ashley and Ivor Ashley, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalIn the mid 1990’s it was the simple request of a friend that got Ivor and Sheila involved in volunteering for their local hospital. Some 30 years later, their sense of pride in the hospital and the community it serves shines through. Alongside c...
Jayne Vaughan, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic Hospital Following twelve months in hospital, and a significant rehabilitation programme, Jayne moved from Bolton to be near her sister. Her warmth and enthusiasm for the difference the volunteering has made to her life tumbles out of her. She can't ...
Elaine Tinsley, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalAn early career in the hospital meant Elaine always felt an affinity to it. On retirement she began volunteering, which turned in to a new career in the finance office. Elaine describes the League of Friends as feeling like a 'family', with the hu...
Elaine Leek, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalAt the back of her Church, Elaine discovered an advert for more volunteers at the local hospital. Her roles have developed and changed. Her smile and enthusiasm is infectious as she talks about the satisfaction she gets from the small tasks ...
Gordon Williams, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalGordon was in the armed forces for twelve years, and you can tell the moment you meet him. It's something to do with the bearing, the approach. It's the same with all the volunteers on the Veterans unit. The pride they have in the service they are...
Beryl Angel, The League of Friends, The Robert Jones and Agnes Hunt Orthopaedic HospitalOn retirement from the NHS, the next logical step for Beryl was to begin volunteering for the Friends. The Flower Guild, arranging flowers in the Chapel, was a good starting point, but Covid brought this opportunity to an end. Today Beryl regularl...