Friends Voices

Stories of volunteers supporting the health service since 1949

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Irene Thompson, Friends of Barking Hospital

Irene 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...

Story: Irene Thompson - Barking, East London

This story is about:

  1. Community
  2. Family
  3. Fundraising
  4. Hospital Fetes
  5. Patient Support

Eric Feasey, Friends of Barking Hospital

Eric 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...

Story: Eric Feasey - Barking, East London

This story is about:

  1. Buying Equipment
  2. Community
  3. Hospital Fetes
  4. Table Sales
  5. Tea Bars