From Pulpit to Driver’s Seat: Confessions of a Taxi Driver Life has a funny way of taking us on detours we never expected. Our very own Chairman, Steve Weatherly-Barton, recently shared his personal journey with the lovely members of the Tollgate WI. In an engaging talk titled “Confessions of a Taxi Driver,” Steve took the … Read more
We had a wonderful time this afternoon at The Woodlands Hotel in Spalding, where members of the Friends of Johnson Community Hospital were invited to a very special gathering. For the second year running, the Ladies’ Probus Club has chosen to support our charity, and we couldn’t be more grateful for their continued generosity. Our … Read more
Today, the Friends of Johnson Community Hospital had the privilege of visiting the Welland Ward to donate Easter eggs for all patients, following a kind request from Cherry Immink, Support Services Team Leader. Being in hospital over Easter can be especially difficult, as many patients would much rather be at home celebrating with family and … Read more
The Friends of Johnson Community Hospital were recently approached by the Blood Clinic with a request to purchase a sensory lamp for their department. We were only too pleased to help. The lamp has been placed in the “Fish Room”, which is used for paediatric blood tests. Having a blood test can be an anxious … Read more
Yesterday, members of the Friends of Johnson Community Hospital visited the hospital with floral tributes for all the lady patients. This has become a much-loved tradition for our charity and one that we are always delighted to continue each year. Mothering Sunday can be a particularly difficult time for anyone who finds themselves in hospital, … Read more
The Friends were kindly invited by Hannah Mills, to attend a Coffee Morning at Fenchurch House Care Home recently, and we were only too delighted to accept. We are always grateful for the warm support Fenchurch House Care Home gives to our Charity, and it was lovely to spend time there once again. During the … Read more
Recently, the Friends of Johnson Community Hospital were delighted to welcome staff from Ark Property Centre to the hospital to receive a very kind and thoughtful donation of 100 Christmas gifts for our Trolley Shop. Ark Property Centre held an event at the Sessions House the night before, where a raffle was drawn for various … Read more
The Friends recently held their annual Christmas Carol Service in the Welland Ward of Johnson Community Hospital, a much-loved tradition that brings patients, visitors and staff together during the festive season. The service was warmly opened by the hospital’s chaplain, Steve Weatherly-Barton, who welcomed everyone with the words: “Your word, O Lord, is a lantern … Read more
Recently, members of the Friends of Johnson Community Hospital attended Fenchurch House Care Homes’ Christmas Market. From the moment we arrived, we were made to feel so welcome – with mulled wine, coffee and mince pies on offer… what was not to like! Fenchurch Care Home is a truly wonderful place for residents and visitors … Read more
The Friends’ Christmas Fayre proved to be a great success, raising an impressive £1,000 for our charity despite the appalling weather. The local community is fortunate to have the Johnson Community Hospital, and their support was clearly shown as they turned out in difficult conditions to help us raise money for the hardworking nurses, auxiliary … Read more