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Sheila Jackson, The Burton Hospitals League of Friends
Burton Hospital has always been there serving the community Sheila lives in, also helping generations of her family.
While working in finance, supporting her immediate, and wider family, Sheila helped out in the community wherever she could.On r...
Story: Sheila Jackson - Staffordshire
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Ann Davies MBE, Prestatyn Central Surgery Community League of Friends
Ann Davies first began fundraising for the League of Friends before the formation of the NHS.
She has given her time generously throughout her life to a variety of organisation including the Church, and local hospitals wherever she has lived. Sh...
Story: Ann Davies MBE - Prestatyn
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Sue Francis, Ellesmere Community Care Centre League of Friends
Sue Francis, an 81 year old volunteer, discusses her involvement with the Ellesmere League of Friends, which began after the loss of her husband in 2002. Initially supporting a nursing home, the group transitioned into running a successful charity sh...
Story: Sue Francis - Ellesmere, West Midlands
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Iris Williams, Glan Clwyd Hospital League of Friends
Volunteering for Iris has been a new beginning. She describes it as a way of getting out, meeting people, and building her confidence.The Friends couldn't have been more encouraging, helpful and, supportive....
Story: Iris Williams - Glan Clwyd Denbighshire
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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,...
Story: Jennifer Hughes - Llanelli
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Tina Fairclough, David Fairclough, Aintree Hospital League of Friends
The 1980's, a neighbour's cocktail party, and the Fairclough's find themselves drawn into the local League of Friends, just to help out.
As a Deputy Head Teacher, and an Accountant and Businessman, they are quickly drawn into everything, including...
Story: David Fairclough, Tina Fairclough - Aintree, Merseyside
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Colin Griffith, Glan Clwyd Hospital League of Friends
Colin has always chatted to people in the local community, be it in his role in retail, or being a parent governor at his children's school.
Now he volunteers on the welcome desk (previously run by the RVS) and the League of Friends Coffee Shop. H...
Story: Colin Griffith - Glan Clwyd Denbighshire
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Kate Owen, Glan Clwyd League of Friends
Volunteering actively became part of Kate's life when she was 16.
It was foundational to her career as a nurse. Working in both England and Wales, Kate was able to see first hand, the difference a Friends Group can make in a hospital.Now retired, ...
Story: Kate Owen - Bodelwyddan
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Gerry Frobisher, Prestatyn Central Surgery Community League of Friends
Involvement in the local church by his mother, meant volunteering was always part of Gerry's life.
Even during his time in the Police Force, he got caught up in volunteeringHis community profile meant the League of Friends soon recruited him, and ...
Story: Gerry Frobisher - Prestatyn
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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
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Joan Key, Friends of King George Hospital
On retirement, Joan was looking for something to keep her active, and as her family had benefited from the local hospital, this was where she began.Regular shifts in the Friends shop gave a welcome structure. Some forty years later, friendships made ...
Story: Joan Key - Essex, Goodmayes
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Sona Sladkova, Friends of Aspen Court
Initially working for a volunteering charity, Sona decided to take the step herself. Taking the Chair of a friends group that is very close to where she lives, she has initiated a regular cafe, and enjoys writing bids to raise funds. Alongside this S...
Story: Sona Sladkova - East London
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Catherine Wood, Friends of Oaklands
A move to a portfolio career in nursing, gives Catherine the time to consider ways to volunteer in her community. A care home provides the perfect opportunity for a new project, supporting not only the residents and families, but by creating a regula...
Story: Catherine Wood - Essex, Laindon
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Robert Hackett, Friends of Oaklands
A member of the local church, Bob was drawn to the volunteering to support a friend living with dementia. If Bob can help, he does, be it offering communion, helping with activities, keeping the garden tidy, or encouraging friends and family to join ...
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Pauline Spratt, The Burton Hospitals League of Friends
Pauline Spratt reflects on her 40-year commitment to volunteering with Burton Hospital League of Friends. Inspired by a lifelong interest in nursing, Pauline joined the League in her late 30s, organising community fundraising events such as fun runs,...
Story: Pauline Spratt - Staffordshire
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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
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Ian Maine, Avenue Child Contact Centre
Having used similar services years ago, even gives a unique insight into the value of a child contact centre, and how important it can be to reassure parents and children both during the visit, but also in maintaining the health of the longer term re...
Story: Ian Maine - Essex, Westcliff-On-Sea
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Lindy Pearman, Avenue Child Contact Centre
Lindy's connection to the Avenue Church, and previously with Southend Council Social Services, highlighted to her the importance of being involved with the Contact Centre. She has always volunteered with children and is also a carer in a dementia hom...
Story: Lindy Pearman - Essex, Westcliff-On-Sea
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Patricia Daniels MBE, Chester Childbirth Appeal
Following a career which began in 1946 in nursing, and retiring as a Tutor Midwife, Pat looked for ways of supporting her beloved NHS.
Following discussions with the hospital, and with the support of others she founded Chester Childbirth in 1991....
Story: Patricia Daniels MBE - Chester Cheshire
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Zenaide Dlamini, Friends of Newcross Care Home
Studying in sixth form meant that Zenaide had to get involved in volunteering.
It clearly has become more to her, as she lights up talking about her developing friendships with residents.Unexpectedly it turned into paid work, and Zenaide shares he...
Story: Zenaide Dlamini - West Midlands, Wolverhampton
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