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Robert Fox (Kath Fox), The League of Friends of Deeside Community Hospital

Following her death, Robert Fox talks about the life of his Mum, Kath. Robert tells of her early life as the daughter of a miner, and gives insights into both the challenges of that life, as well as Kath and her families determination to take adva...

Story: - Deeside

This story is about:

  1. Community
  2. Faith
  3. Friendship
  4. MBE
  5. Nursing
  6. Women in leadership

Megan Jolly, The League of Friends of the Deeside Community Hospital

From an early age Megan helped others and this led to a life long career in nursing. Alongside this she began helping with the League of Friends, an involvement that spans over 50 years....

Story: Megan Jolly - Deeside

This story is about:

  1. Buying Equipment
  2. Community
  3. Faith
  4. Fundraising
  5. Meeting Royals

Jean Ranson, The League of Friends of the Deeside Community Hospital

Caring and volunteering were all part of Jean's life from a young age. This both supported and led to a life long career as a nurse. Volunteering for the League of Friends was another part of hospital and community life that Jean helped with whene...

Story: Jean Ranson - Deeside, Flintshire, Wales

This story is about:

  1. Café
  2. Committee
  3. Community
  4. Early contribution
  5. Fetes
  6. Fundraising
  7. Red Cross

Irene Ireland, The League of Friends of the Deeside Community Hospital

When her father died at the local hospital, Irene wanted to give back and the family donated funds for a piece of equipment. This led to her becoming actively involved in the League of Friends, which continues to this day.She happily moved from su...

Story: Irene Ireland - Deeside, Flintshire, Wales

This story is about:

  1. Chairman
  2. Committee
  3. Family
  4. Giving Back
  5. Local
  6. Providing purpose
  7. Purchase equipment
  8. Treasurer

Lord Barry Jones, The League of Friends of the Deeside Community Hospital

Lord Barry Jones, an 88 year-old resident of Flintshire, reflects on his connection to the Deeside Community Hospital, and the local area.. Lord Barry began his career as a labourer in Shotton Steelworks, and later in his life became a teacher. His p...

Story: Lord Barry Jones - Deeside, Wales

This story is about:

  1. Community
  2. Embedded
  3. Fundraising
  4. Local
  5. Politics

Kathleen Fox MBE, The League of Friends of the Deeside Community Hospital

Her family, the community, and faith were hallmarks of Kath's life, and core to everything she did. As the eldest of six children caring was a natural part of every day life. It came as no surprise that nursing was her chosen career. Eventually...

Story: Kathleen Fox MBE - Deeside

This story is about:

  1. Community
  2. Faith
  3. Nursing
  4. Volunteering In Retirement