September 2009
SCHWING IS THE THING!
THE BURTON HOSPITALS LEAGUE OF FRIENDS PARTY
at The Pavilion at Branston
Friday 9th October
An
unforgettable evening of delicious dining and fantastic entertainment in aid of
the Burton Hospital League of Friends Join us for a fantastic night of Swing, Jazz
and Jive, Classic Pop and Soul with captivating pianist and vocalist, Anthony Kinsey.
With the contemporary style and sophistication of Harry Connick Jr, the charisma
of Jamie Cullum and the vocal talents of Michael Buble, Anthony is the real deal.
From the first note he will have you running to the dance floor and you will be
treated to a mix of swing standards and classic pop numbers, making for a truly
unforgettable event.
To make your booking, please call:
(01283) 561111 or 566333 ext 5042 or email: pauline.spratt@bhlof.org.uk
June 2009
GIVING TO THE LEAGUE OF FRIENDS
The League now has its own page on the Just Giving website.
Anyone can log onto www.justgiving.com and either donate online to the League. Alternatively anyone who wants to hold a sponsored event can set up their own sponsorship page enabling people to sponsor them online and the League then receives the funds raised.
It is also possible for the League to reclaim the Gift Aid (25% of each donation) easily this way.
April 2009
Burton Hospitals League of Friends have officially opened their shop at the main
entrance of the hospital. The ribbon
was cut jointly by Janet Dean MP a long time supporter
of the work of the League, Pauline Spratt, Chairman and Lady Clarke, whose charity
made a substatial donation to the fitting out of the shop. Pauline said "We opened
at Christmas and to date it is proving very successful. A far cry from the table
top sales we used to have, when we had to set up and take down every day. The shop
is a bright and airy environment, selling mainly donated books, bric a brac and
hand knitted baby clothes, scarf's and bed socks. We buy in a few promotional pens,
pencils, mugs, pads etc. and also small 'Aids for Daily Living' but we always welcome
more donations. It seems to be well worth waiting for"
We still continue our other fundraising events. On May 22nd we have our 9th Annual Summer Ball at the Burton Town Hall, with drinks on arrival, a superb 4 course meal and a band to dance the night away, complete with tombola and an auction with brilliant items on offer - it is always a popular evening. We also hold a monthly bingo session which brings in the elderly members of community for an evening out also. Flower Arranging demonstrations, a Concert by the Gresly Male Voice Choir and the annual sponsored Dog Walk are all to follow in the summer. Further information on any of these events from Pauline.
June 2008
AN EXCITING NEW VENTURE
We have been operating our Donated Book sales for over 15
years from under the stairs. However, we are looking forward to selling them from
our very own shop, which will be by the front entrance, behind the screens pictured
to the right.
This will give us a much awaited opportunity to enhance the work of the League and certainly make shopping more comfortable for our customers. It is early days yet but we are hoping to sell a range of quality items both donated and new. Watch this space for further information.
January 2008
- The League of Friends office has now opened and is located opposite the porters lodge within the hospital.
- Read a letter from Burton Hospital Chief Executive, Paula Clarke