Recent events
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Events in 2022
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Christmas Carol Service at the PRUH
The Chaplaincy at the PRUH held a Christmas Carol Service on Tuesday 20th December at the hospital restaurant. It was a lovely service. The Green Street Green choir led the carols with the attendees in good voice. Members of The Friends were among the attendees.
The Green Street Green singers leading the carols
Christmas wreath
The Friends have donated a lovely Christmas wreath to wish patients and staff a Happy Christmas. It has been placed in a prominent position in the reception area of the hospital.
Table Sale – November 22
The Table Sale held by The Friends on Tuesday 15th and Wednesday 16th of November was a great success and raised a wonderful £616.39. The money goes towards making the hospital a better place for patients and staff.
Many thanks to all who bought goods, donated and helped on the stall.
Table Sale – October 22
The Table Sale held by The Friends on Wednesday 12th and Thursday 13th of October was a great success and raised a wonderful £875.32. The money goes towards making the hospital a better place for patients and staff.
Many thanks to all who bought goods, donated and helped on the stall.
Baby Memorial Service
The Chaplaincy at the Princess Royal University Hospital held a Baby Memorial service on Sunday 9th October at the Holy Innocents RC church in Orpington. The service was attended by 36 parents and families including grandparents, supporters and 3 little ones, 7 members of the church’s Bereavement team, 7 Chaplaincy staff and 7 Midwives. The Friends were happy to make a donation towards the cost of the service.
Fundraising Hike
One of our supporters recently hiked 18 miles from Denmark Hill via a circuitous path along roads, parks and woods to the PRUH. So far, the fundraiser has raised over £700.There is time to donate until 30th September 2022 on Just Giving
Baby’s Memorial Service
The Friends are happy to fund the Baby Memorial Service being organised by The Chaplaincy at the PRUH. The service is expected to be held in October at a local church.
George Roth
Representatives from The Friends attended the recent memorial service of George Roth. George along with his wife Muriel founded The Friends of Farnborough Hospital in the 1960’s. Its name changed to The Friends of the Princess Royal University Hospital once the new hospital was built on the old site, and, with the closure of Bromley Hospital, incorporated the Friends of Bromley Hospital.
George was actively involved with The Friends for over 50 years and held the posts of both Chairman and President of The Friends during his time on the committee. He was a very loyal and generous supporter until his death in May of this year.
Dementia friendly refurbishment of Medical 1 and 2 wards
The hospital authorities recently refurbished Medical 1 and 2 wards to make them more friendly to patients suffering from dementia. The changes include use of bold and contrasting colours; use of non slip flooring; and artwork. All to reduce confusion and distress in patients. The hospital spent a considerable sum on these improvements. The Friends were happy to make a sizable contribution of £15,000 per ward towards this. 
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World of Books
The Friends were pleased to be successful in their application to receive books as part of the World Book Night 2022 Giveaway. The scheme was aimed at organisations such as libraries, prisons, schools, hospitals, and homeless shelters etc to distribute books and inspire people to enjoy reading. The Friends received 160 books which have been distributed to patients around the hospital.
