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Friends bring festive cheer and gifts to hospital patients

23rd December 2018 by Richard Batson

Patients on the wards at North Walsham War Memorial Hospital have been given some Christmas cheer by its League of Friends.

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League of Friends deliver gifts to North Walsham War Memorial Hospital. Pic by Richard Batson

Each of them received a gift bag brimming with 15 items from socks and stationery to toiletries and cheese biscuits – topped by a Christmas cracker.

Friends members toured the hospital on Saturday to deliver the parcels.

The presents, are one of the “extras” provided by the Friends – who rely on public donations for their funding – to improve the lives of patients and families. Staff were also given food hampers in appreciation of their work.

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North Walsham War Memorial Hospital staff receive gifts from the Friends. Pic by Richard Batson

Chairman Keith Jarvis said: “This is one of the highlights of our year. Staff say patients are so grateful that people are thinking of them. It is so rewarding to see the patients’ smiles at a time of year that is all about caring.”  

Staff sang “We Wish You a Merry Christmas” to Friends after receiving their gifts, then headed back to work on the wards.

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Staff sing a Christmas song after receiving their hamper gifts from the League of Friends. Pic by Richard Batson

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Chairman

Keith Jarvis
15 Primrose Close
Trunch NR28 0QH

Tel: 07788 889853

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Angela Batson
30 Beechlands Park
Southrepps NR11 8NT

Tel: 07775 557381

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Carol Willgress
28 Beechlands Park
Southrepps NR11 8NT

Tel: 01263 833733

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