WHAT WE DO
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Meet The League of Friends’ Chairman at “The Coffee Morning”
Read more: Meet The League of Friends’ Chairman at “The Coffee Morning”Meet The League of Friends’ Chairman at “The Coffee Morning” on Saturday 15th February 2020, from 10.30am – 12.30pm, at Teddington Methodist Church, 1 Stanley Road, Teddington, TW11 8TP. Come along to this “Meet and Greet Coffee Morning”. This is a great opportunity to meet The League’s Chairman, Reverend Simon Douglas Lane, who will be chatting to attendees about our work and the recent projects we have funded at Teddington Memorial Hospital. This Coffee Morning is a great social event, with members of the Church and local community also attending, along with those participating in classes held in the Church.…
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“Waitrose Community Matters” Supporting The League of Friends in January 2020
Read more: “Waitrose Community Matters” Supporting The League of Friends in January 2020Waitrose are supporting The League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital for the month of January 2020 via their Community Matters scheme. Every month the Hampton branch of Waitrose will donate £500 between three local good causes that you choose. How does it work? At the checkout you’ll receive a token, which you then place in the box of the good cause you’d most like to support – The League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital. The more tokens we get, the bigger the donation we receive Store Address: 72 Oldfield Road, Hampton, Surrey, TW12 2HQ,Store Telephone Number: 02089 797369 Store opening times: Sunday:…
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Festive Fun with Santa’s Sleigh
Read more: Festive Fun with Santa’s SleighThe League had a fantastic evening with the Rotary Club of Teddington and the Hamptons’ Santa Sleigh. We had nine wonderful volunteers who gave up their time and braved the cold to travel on a Christmas journey around the streets of Teddington, collecting donations door to door from our supportive community. So many children came out to see Santa being pulled on his sleigh and to wave and shake hands with him, it was truly magical. Thank you to all our local residents for showing such support for our local hospital by giving your generous donations. You are truly making…
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December’s Volunteer of the Month
Read more: December’s Volunteer of the MonthChristina Vincent is our volunteer of the month. Christina has been volunteering at events for The League of Friends for the past four years. We met Christina at Teddington Village Fair and she showed a great interest in our projects and activities at the hospital and said she would like to get involved. Christina has helped The League at several events each year, throughout the borough and is a warm, friendly person and great at chatting with people about our work and encouraging them to support us. Christina lives locally and works freelance as an authorized London and Windsor guide,…
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“Guest Speaker” at St Philip and St James Women’s Group
Read more: “Guest Speaker” at St Philip and St James Women’s GroupThe League of Friends were kindly invited to speak to St Philip and St James Women’s Group, at their recent meeting held in the Church Hall at St Philip and St James Church in Hounslow Road, Twickenham. We were thrilled that the group found our talk about the League’s work and the recent projects which we have funded interesting. We love to spread the word of what we have achieved for the hospital, and the more groups that we can speak to, the more support we can receive. Thank you to St Philip and St James Women’s Group for inviting…
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Festive Fun at Hampton Hill Christmas Market
Read more: Festive Fun at Hampton Hill Christmas MarketHampton Hill Christmas Market at the United Reformed Church on 29th November was a wonderfully festive event. There were many stalls selling a selection of locally made arts, crafts and handmade goodies, face painting, hot food and lots of festive gifts. The General festivities started from 4pm, with businesses in Hampton Hill staying open. The Christmas Tree Lights were lit and the parade starts at 6.30pm with Santa’s sleigh, music & other activities during the evening until 8.30pm. The League’s stall had a great response from the local community, with many Christmas gifts being purchase and lots of donations being…
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A Great Day at Teddington Pop Up Fair
Read more: A Great Day at Teddington Pop Up FairTeddington Pop Up Fair at Teddington Constitutional Club on Saturday 23rd November was a great success. This was the first Christmas Fair held here and there was over 30 stalls in attendance. There was hot food and mulled wine on offer, along with some wonderful festive music to get everyone in the mood for spending! The League has a huge response to our stall, being the first that people saw as they entered the hall. We sold lots of Christmas items, gained some new supporters and many people made generous donations towards our future funding projects at the hospital, raising…
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November Volunteer of the Month
Read more: November Volunteer of the MonthOur November Volunteer of the Month is Alvin Robins. Alvin took part in the 1983 vigil to save Teddington Memorial Hospital and features in the original “Story of Teddington Memorial Hospital” book. He has been a volunteer in our hospital shop for 10 years. A retired scientific consultant, Alvin wanted a local volunteering opportunity and given his passion for our community hospital, working in the shop was a perfect match. Thanks Alvin for all you do for The League and Teddington Memorial Hospital.
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The League of Friends Celebrates 65 Years
Read more: The League of Friends Celebrates 65 YearsThe League invited 100 guests to join in celebrating 65 years of supporting our local community hospital. The event took place at The National Physics Laboratory in Hampton Road, Teddington on 21st November 2019, with Canapés and drinks. The event was a great success and many of the local community attended to celebrate with us. The League were delighted to inform our supporters of the achievements that have been made and of the recent projects at the hospital which we have funded to further enhance the services and equipment available for patients. To date the League has raised over £8…
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Official Unveiling Ceremony for The League’s Funding of the New Reception Area
Read more: Official Unveiling Ceremony for The League’s Funding of the New Reception AreaThe Mayor of the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, Councillor Nancy Baldwin, attended an officially Unveiling Ceremony to mark The League of Friends funding of the new reception and waiting area at Teddington Memorial Hospital. Stephen Swords, Chairman of Hounslow and Richmond Community Healthcare NHS Trust, welcomed Councillor Baldwin and thanked The League for their many years of support to the hospital. The brass plaque was unveiling by Councillor Baldwin and Life President of The League, Pamela Bryant MBE, who for more than 40 years, has spearheaded many campaigns to raise funds to provide enhancements to both the services…