We often talk about the kindness of our community, but every now and then, a gesture comes along that truly touches our hearts. Recently, the Friends of Johnson Community Hospital were on the receiving end of such a gesture from the wonderfully generous Jean Mary Ann Ginders. Jean reached out to us with an offer … Read more
The Friends of Johnson Community Hospital were delighted to receive an invitation to attend the Fenchurch Care Home Summer Party today. This invitation provided us with a wonderful opportunity to raise awareness of our charity and the work we do to support the hospital, its patients, and its dedicated staff. It was heartwarming to witness … Read more
The Friends are immensely grateful to The Spalding Voice for their generous coverage of our recent Summer Fayre. Your support has been invaluable in helping us reach the community and share the significance of our event. In a letter published by The Voice, our Secretary expressed heartfelt thanks to the local businesses that generously donated … Read more
We are delighted to share that the Friends have recently purchased a toaster for the Welland Ward, following a request from the nursing staff. Bread is one of the oldest and most important staple foods in our history, dating back thousands of years. Whether it’s toasted and spread with butter, used as the base for … Read more
St Barnabas Hospice is the leading charity in Lincolnshire providing palliative and end-of-life care to adults living with a life-limiting or terminal illness. The Friends are happy to support St Barnabas Hospice in respect of promoting their Knit and Natter group which meets at the hospital on Thursdays from 10am to 12 noon. It is … Read more
We are pleased to announce that the Friends have recently purchased 10 toilet/shower chairs for the comfort of the patients at Johnson Community Hospital. These chairs are designed to promote ergonomic working conditions for nursing staff and to provide dignified personal care for the patients. Their clever functionality facilitates safe and easy hygiene routines for … Read more
The Friends of Johnson Community Hospital are overjoyed to announce the wonderful donation of a gazebo from Birchgrove Garden Centre. This timely and generous gift will be a tremendous asset as we expand our efforts to attend more fundraising events and raise both money and awareness for our charity. Building on the success of our … Read more
The Summer Fayre held in the hospital’s grounds of Johnson Community Hospital, was a tribute to Angela Newton, the Friends’ esteemed President, to honour her remarkable contribution and dedication to the Charity. Angela’s service dated back to 2005. Angela’s daughter-in-law, Helen Porter, attended the Fayre and shared heartfelt words: “It’s been a pleasure to attend … Read more
We are absolutely overwhelmed by the generosity of our local business owners and would like to express our sheer delight at receiving two more generous donations for our raffle. The first donation comes from a local company specialising in handmade wooden products called Touch Wood, who have donated two delightful candle holders. One of our … Read more
We are delighted to announce that Demi Fontaine Gilcrist, the 2024 Deputy Flower Queen, will be attending our Summer Fayre! Demi is passionate about raising awareness of hidden disabilities and aims to inspire others during her time in her role. Her presence at the Fayre underscores the importance of community support. Event Details: Date: Saturday, … Read more