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
The Friends were recently approached to see if we could donate towards the purchase of baubles for the hospital’s Christmas tree. We were only too pleased to help, and it has been wonderful to see the tree now beautifully adorned in the reception area. Visiting the hospital at any time of year can be difficult, … Read more
On behalf of the Friends of Johnson Community Hospital, the Friends would like to extend our sincere thanks to Broad Street Methodist Church, Spalding for their most generous donation. Their support has played a major part in helping us fund two important items that are already making a meaningful difference within the hospital. The first … Read more
Formerly known as Big Ted, a much-loved teddy who has been living with the Friends’ Secretary for the past year or two has now found a wonderful new home! Thanks to our “Name the Teddy” game at the Christmas Fayre, Big Ted now has a brand-new name — Lulu! Her new owner was absolutely thrilled … Read more
A huge thank you to Spalding Football Club for their £400 generous donation to the Friends of Johnson Community Hospital. Their support played a major part in helping us fund the purchase of umbrellas and insulated mugs for the hospital. Fourteen umbrellas and twenty insulated mugs were donated to the Ambulance Department, benefitting both the … Read more
Tesco Superstore in Boston recently donated £100 to our Charity. Their donation has played a major part in helping us fund the purchase of an adjustable over-chair table for use on the Welland Ward at Johnson Community Hospital. This table will make mealtimes much easier and more comfortable for patients, especially those who find it … Read more
Recently the Spalding Indoor Bowls Club raised £250. This donation has made a real difference and has played a major part in helping us fund the purchase of children’s toys for the Outpatients Department. For many children, visiting the hospital can be an anxious experience, and their donation has helped make those visits a little … Read more