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Save the Date! 6 June 2021
Join us on 6 June 2021 at the Open Day and Fayre to celebrate: 10th Anniversary of the new hospital opening AND the 70th Anniversary of the League of Friends of South Petherton Hospital.
We seek:
- stalls, games, tea tents
- volunteers to help on the day
- new League of Friends members
- Everyone to come and celebrate the wonderful hospital and its amazing staff!!!
New feature: Donate now!
We have a new way for you to make a welcome donation to the League of Friends, simply press on this link https://cafdonate.cafonline.org/13898
You are assured that every pound raised is spent thoughtfully on the wellbeing of the hospital community.
Thank you for your generosity.
Socially Distanced Trustee Meeting
The League of Friends trustees met at the hospital on a lovely sunny July evening to discuss the issues of the hospital and agree on funding priorities. Continue reading
Thank you South Petherton!
Funds were raised and new friends made at the event of the season – the switch-on of the Christmas lights of South Petherton. Continue reading
Coffee Morning Success!
The League of Friends held their annual coffee morning at the Methodist Hall on 2 November – and what a success it was! Thank you to everyone who braved the wind and rain, forwent the Rugby World Cup finals and delayed their weekend grocery shopping to join us. Continue reading
Mary Robertson wins Parliamentary award
Mary Robertson, former Matron, receives her award at the Houses of Parliament
Mary Robertson is the Regional Winner of the Lifetime Achievement Award category of the NHS Parliamentary Awards!
Thank you and farewell-ish
- Shirley Zaple receiving a watercolour of South Petherton
Shirley has held the role of Secretary with the League of Friends for a few years and has decided to step down. Her energy, optimism and efficiency – in equal measure – has been a tremendous asset and all of her fellow trustees are sad to see her go. Fortunately Shirley isn’t going too far as she remains in her position at the hospital! Continue reading
A very merry Christmas
Christmas came early for one happy-camper-hamper-winner! The raffle prize was won by a dedicated volunteer and League of Friends member – we were all delighted that Chris took home the beautiful festive bounty. Continue reading
Christmas coffee morning
The mornings are crisper, the night skies clearer and the distant murmur of the A303 is festive – for those of us in South Somerset this means just one thing… It’s time for the Christmas Card Sale and Coffee Morning! Continue reading
