Here’s the Felixstowe Community Hospital League of Felixstowe Hospital abd their news on helping Felixstowe’s hospital and health services to care for the community…
We were thrilled to be chosen as one of this year’s Mayor’s charities and are now working with COMPASS and Felixstowe Opportunities group, planning some exciting joint events for the year ahead.
Saturday 16th July was our Annual Summer Bazaar, and we were delighted to see so many turn out to show their support. Special thanks go out to those local businesses who provided raffle prizes, in particular Felixstowe Travel who donated our first prize of tickets for 2 to Duxford Air show with travel included. Felixstowe Mayor, Sharon Harkin attended and spoke to nurses, craft stall holders and members of the public. The event was a great success raising in the region of £950 which will go towards providing vital equipment to the Hospital and local health care services.
Friday 19th August saw us celebrate the Hospital’s 113th birthday with an afternoon tea party providing an opportunity to give thanks to both past and present staff. Originally called the Croydon Cottage Hospital, was built in 1909. Both the site and the building itself were gifted by Mr C. H. E Croydon, an Ipswich jeweller who had a home in Montague Rd. The Hospital continues to operate providing Minor Injury Unit, a variety of clinics and wards for patient recovery. The birthday event was attended by Felixstowe Mayor Sharon Harkin, the daughter of Joan Rich, staff and patients. A picture board of old hospital photos was set up and became quite the talking point as those featured were named!
Coming up we have Afternoon Tea on 3rd September, a Quiz Night on the 23rd September, a coffee morning on 8th of October and a Fashion Show 8th of November ready for the festive season. We will also be arranging more volunteer gardening sessions to help maintain the Hospital gardens for patients and staff.
Please show your support and follow our activities on Facebook ‘ Felixstowe Community Hospital League Of Friends ‘ or contact our membership secretary on membershipfchlf@gmail.com
We are always keen to welcome new friends to the charity and as this year will be a fun packed time, we’ll also be very grateful for any volunteer helpers to support our events - just message or email us.
