WHAT WE DO
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Teddington and Hampton Wick Village Planning Event
Read more: Teddington and Hampton Wick Village Planning EventLEADERS QUESTION TIME TEDDINGTON AND HAMPTON WICK VILLAGE PLANNING EVENT The League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital attended this year’s Leaders Question Time and Teddington and Hampton Wick Village Planning Event which was held on Thursday 10th March 2016, at Teddington Baptist Church, 17 Church Road, Teddington, TW11 8PF. This was a unique opportunity for The League of Friends to tell the local community about our organisation and the services which are available at Teddington Memorial Hospital. Since 2014, the Council has been developing and refreshing Village Plans, with local people, groups and businesses being able to have the…
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Box collections 2015
Read more: Box collections 2015Three box collections were held this year at Squires Garden Centre, Twickenham, Sainsbury’s and Tesco. The collections were organised by Sue Lindenberg and Carys Williams, ably assisted by the League’s volunteers. Squires (Sixth Cross Road, Twickenham) Saturday 2nd May, Sunday 3rd May and Monday 4th May Sainsbury’s (St Clares, Hampton) Friday, 2nd October Tesco (Broad Street, Teddington) Friday, 9th October and Saturday, 10th October Funds Raised Box collections play a very important part of the League’s fund-raising activities. This year’s results are pleasing with £1252 raised at Squires, £629 at Sainsbury’s and £1,431 at Tesco.
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Remembrance Sunday
Read more: Remembrance SundayThe Remembrance Sunday Parade and Memorial Service, was, as always, a moving event and was very well attended. Fortunately the weather was kind and the rain held off. The service was led by Reverend Joe Moffatt, Vicar of St Mary with St Alban, who was assisted by clergy from other churches in the area. Pamela Bryant MBE laid a wreath of poppies on behalf of The League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital. Members of the local community and several dignitaries came up to the hospital’s Board Room for refreshments after the service, where they were served by members of…
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Retirements
Read more: RetirementsTwo of our valued Trustees of the League of Friends of Teddington Memorial Hospital have stood down after at least 30 years’ service each. David A ‘Court David has been Treasurer of the League for 30 years and during that time has seen many changes and challenges. His commitment and expertise have been very much appreciated and we record great thanks for his professional contribution. Peter Temlett Likewise we record great thanks to Peter who has given a similar number of years’ service as a Member and Trustee. His loyalty and dedication to the work of the League has been…
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Village Fair
Read more: Village FairThis popular family fun day was held in Udney Hall Gardens on Sunday 28th June 2015 and was organised by the Teddington Society in support of local charities. Teddington Pram Race This was the second year that the Pram Race has been run in its current form. The race started at the Masons Arms and finished at the Teddington Village Fair in Udney Hall Gardens. More information here – Teddington Pram Race website. Last year’s event was very successful with more than £3000 raised for local charities.
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Dragon Boats
Read more: Dragon BoatsThe Twickenham Alive Riverside Festival’s popular Dragon Boat Races took place on Saturday, 13th June between 10:30 and 16:00. Apart from the races there were various stalls together with a small children’s fairground. Further information about the Dragon Boat Races will be found on the Twickenham Alive website. League of Friends Activities at the Fair The League of Friends had a stall on Twickenham Embankment to provide information about the League’s activities in support of Teddington Memorial Hospital. The day was very sucessful with lots of interest shown in The League and its work. In addition we received several donations…
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Twickenham Mayfair
Read more: Twickenham MayfairThe HANDS Charities Fair was held on Twickenham Green on Bank Holiday Monday, 25th May 2015. This annual event aims to promote volunteering by providing an affordable venue and the opportunity for individual charities and voluntary organisations to raise funds and publicise their activities. This was an enjoyable day out for local families with more than seventy stalls selling a variety of goods. These included plants, toys, home produce, jams, cakes, gifts, books and bric-a-brac. Refreshments were available together with a barbecue, while a variety of activities were provided to interest and amuse children. Further information about the HANDS Care…
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Richmond May Fair
Read more: Richmond May FairThe Richmond May Fair was held on Saturday, 9th May 2015 and represented the Fair’s 45th consecutive year. It also marked the 50th anniversary of the founding of the London Borough of Richmond Upon Thames. All the usual attractions were present and the May Fair Dog Show made a welcome return. Events took place on Richmond Green and in the Church of St. Mary Magadelene, Paradise Road, Richmond. League of Friends Activities at the Fair The League had a stall on the Green to sell bric a brac and provide information about the League’s activities in support of Teddington Memorial…
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Totally Locally World Cup
Read more: Totally Locally World CupTotally Locally Teddington hosted its own version of the Football World Cup on Sunday, June 1st 2014. It was an exciting day with sixteen 5-a-side teams from local independent businesses battling it out at Teddington Cricket Club in Bushy Park. The final was between Teddington Hospital and Spikes Magazine, with the latter team eventually winning and being crowned champions. A report on the day’s activities, together with the names of the teams, a list of the organisations sponsoring the event and some photos will be found at Local World Cup. The League of Friends Members of the League were in…