WHAT WE DO
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A Memorable Service
Read more: A Memorable ServiceThis year’s Remembrance Sunday Service held at Teddington Memorial Hospital was as memorable as ever. The parade of youth and uniformed organisations marched through the High Street and Broad Street to the hospital and arrived at the monument to be joined by members of the local community. This very moving service was led by Reverend Moffatt, who invited organisations and individuals to lay wreaths to commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. Members of The League attended the service and Life President, Pamela Bryant MBE laid a…
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Our Volunteer of the Month
Read more: Our Volunteer of the MonthOur amazing volunteers are vital in helping us support our local hospital. We want to thank them for all they do and each month will celebrate one of our fabulous team. This month we want to thank super-volunteer Mary Berry, who has been volunteering with us for more than 11 years. Mary has always used the hospital, especially when her son, who has severe learning difficulties was young. By volunteering in our shop, Mary has found a perfect way to give something back to the hospital which has helped her family in so many ways. She particularly enjoys meeting people…
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Remembrance Sunday Service at Teddington Memorial Hospital
Read more: Remembrance Sunday Service at Teddington Memorial HospitalCome and join us on Sunday 10th November, to pay your respects and commemorate the contribution of British and Commonwealth military and civilian servicemen and women in the two World Wars and later conflicts. The procession started at the British Legion and travels along the High Street and Broad Street and arrives at Teddington Memorial Hospital for the Service of Remembrance at 11am. This is a very moving service and allows us all to reflect on the devastation of war and have thoughts for those who have been effected by it. All of our community are welcome to attend this…
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Join Us at Hampton Hill’s 55th Christmas Parade.
Read more: Join Us at Hampton Hill’s 55th Christmas Parade.Come along and meet The League at this year’s Hampton Hill Christmas Market being held in the Church Hall at the United Reform Church, High Street, Hampton Hill (Opposite entrance to Bushy Park). The event is on Friday 29th November 2019, from 4.00pm – 8pm. Over 2000 people attend Hampton Hill Christmas Parade and this Christmas Market in the United Reform Church Hall is filled with lots of wonderful stalls to browse round, which will be selling festive gifts and toys, Arts and Crafts, homemade goodies and hot food. This is a great family event which enables the League to…
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Come along to Teddington Christmas Pop Up Fair
Read more: Come along to Teddington Christmas Pop Up FairCome along and join The League at this wonderful Christmas event, on Saturday 23rd November 2019, between 12pm – 6pm, at Teddington Constitutional Club, Stanley Road, Teddington, TW11 8TP. This Festive Pop Up Fair is free for the public to attend and a great way to get in the spirit of Christmas and pick up a few Christmas gifts for friends and family. The Fair will have various Christmas stalls including, charities, gifts, decorations, health and beauty products, household essentials, a tombola, a raffle every hour, free samples and special offers available, hot mulled wine and Christmas music. It is…
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A Fun Day at the Full of Life Fair 2019
Read more: A Fun Day at the Full of Life Fair 2019This year’s Full of Life Fair at Twickenham RFU Stadium, which took place on Friday 4 October 2019, between 10am and 4pm, was great fun and well attended by the local community, with over 1000 residents attending. This annual Fair is Richmond upon Thames’ flagship event for residents aged over 55. It is a great opportunity to get information and advice from businesses, charities and community groups from across the borough and to meet new people. The events main aims are to celebrate the huge contribution that older residents and carers make to our society and economy. To ensure senior residents do…
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The League Attended a Welcoming Tea for the New Minister at Teddington Baptist Church
Read more: The League Attended a Welcoming Tea for the New Minister at Teddington Baptist ChurchThe League were invited to attend the induction service and afternoon tea on 14th September to welcome the Reverend John Glaghorn, as the new Minister at Teddington Baptist Church and Oliver McMullen as his new assistant. Reverend John has recently moved to the area from Bingley and when not attending to his church duties, is a keen cyclist and will enjoy exploring the many cycle paths we are lucky to have within our Borough. The League has invited Reverend John to come along to our Multi Faith Chapel at Teddington Memorial Hospital and we look forward to his visit. The…
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The League Funds Another Wonderful New Project – The Refurbishment of the New Reception Area
Read more: The League Funds Another Wonderful New Project – The Refurbishment of the New Reception AreaOur latest project at Teddington Memorial Hospital is the funding of the Refurbishment of the New Reception Area at a cost of £168,000. This project included, a complete redesign and refurbishment of the whole area, with designated queuing walkway and reception desk relocation, the design and build of a bespoke reception desk, including a lower counter for wheel chair users, a new acoustic ceiling installation which have been designed to improve patient confidentiality. The redesigning of the nurses station/reception desk area, to improve the co-ordinated working between the two teams, and the design and build of a new improved designated…
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The League’s AGM
Read more: The League’s AGMThe Chairman, Simon Douglas Lane, welcomed the members in attendance at this year’s AGM and highlighted items in the Annual Report for year ended 31st December 2018 which had been distributed to all members. The Chairman then formally proposed adoption of the Annual Report and this was seconded and carried by all present. The election of the following new Trustees, each of which had previously been proposed and unanimously agreed by the Trustees, were proposed by Pamela Bryant and seconded by member Celia Marsh and then approved by AGM attendees present. New Trustees are Tony Goodall, Ed Marsh, Louise Robertson…
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A Lovely Day at Teddington and St Margarets Fairs
Read more: A Lovely Day at Teddington and St Margarets FairsTeddington and St Margarets Fairs this year were a great success as usual. The weather stayed fine and the local community came out in force. The League were able to speak to lots of our supporters and gained some new ones to join the team. We informed people about our exciting new projects at the hospital, the funding of a new x-ray machine and the refurbishment of the reception area. All in all we had a great time and raised a total of £185 towards our future projects. We look forward to next year’s Fairs. Thank you to all of our…