Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949
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Connie Foster (Sue Boram) After a lifetime of living in, and service to the community, almost by accident Connie found herself volunteering for the League of Friends in the local hospital. She threw herself with enthusiasm into every aspect of the life of the friends group, a...
Friends of Barking HospitalThe Friends of Barking Hospital has been a vital part of the hospital for nearly 60 years. During that time, volunteers have fundraised in all sorts of ways from tabletop sales in the entrance of the hospital to organising a hospital fete, bringing...
Irene Thompson, Friends of Barking HospitalIrene first began volunteering at Barking Hospital in 1964, and since then it has been part of the everyday life for her and her family. Irene’s biggest contribution was as the organiser of the hospital fete, which was well known in the Barking c...
Eric Feasey, Friends of Barking HospitalEric has been involved with the Friends of Barking Hospital for a decade. Describing himself as a bit of a “Del boy” he initially began by helping supply stock for the Friends table sales, with up to 10 trestle tables, that took place every wee...