Category: News
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Chamber of Commerce Breakfast Morning
Great start to the day at the Hastings Area Chamber of Commerce breakfast this morning. It was fantastic to hear from the team at Hastings Neigbourhood Board about the ten-year programme Pride in Place with a focus on the delivery of investment and improvement in community services, such as regeneration, education, health and employment, which…
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Pick up a “Gingerbread Friend” at 1066 Bakery Cafe
Did you know that over the last three decades, The Friends of Conquest Hospital have raised nearly £4 million? That money doesn’t just sit there. It buys vital medical equipment that the NHS simply cannot afford to replace, from advanced MRI components and laparoscopy systems to small comforts like specialist chairs and emergency toiletry kits…
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Something big is coming to the Friends of Conquest…
For decades, this community has come together to support Conquest Hospital when it matters most. Very soon, we’re going to need your help again. We are putting the finishing touches on our biggest, most ambitious fundraising appeal in recent years. It’s going to support everyone from our tiniest newborn babies to cardiology patients living right…
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Volunteer Week Day 8 Appreciation
We have so many different ways of volunteering we couldn’t fit them in a week. Last but by no means least our musicians who change the atmosphere in the corridors and wards through their music, some sessions are paid and some are free but they all bring something special and perhaps unexpected. Thank you for…
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Volunteer Week Day 7 Appreciation
Events don’t just happen. They are built by volunteers! 🛠️✨ Today we are shouting out the Events Team at the Friends of Conquest Hospital. While the community sees the stalls and the raffles, we see the hours of planning, the heavy lifting, and the dedication that goes into every single event. Whether it’s a small…
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Volunteers Week Day 6 Appreciation
It’s #VolunteersWeek, and we’re celebrating the “click-clack” of the needles that makes a massive difference! 🧶✨ Our incredible Knitting Volunteers provide comfort across every corner of Conquest Hospital. From tiny, delicate clothes for our newest arrivals in the maternity ward to cozy blankets that bring warmth to our patients, their work is a true labour…
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Volunteer Week Day 5 Appreciation
As part of #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating the incredible team working on the Conquest 21 Courtyard Refurbishment. Our volunteers have been the driving force behind turning unused spaces into vibrant, peaceful gardens for patients, visitors, and staff to enjoy. From planning and fundraising to the physical work of creating these “pockets of peace,” our volunteers are…
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Goodbye Shirley
We are saddened to share that today we say goodbye and pay our respects to Shirley, one of our longstanding and much-loved volunteers. Shirley dedicated a significant amount of her time to supporting our work, bringing kindness, reliability and a wonderful sense of community spirit to everything she did. She became a valued member of…
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Volunteer Week Day 4 Appreciation
🎉 It’s #VolunteersWeek, and today we’re shining a spotlight on our incredible Schools Programme Volunteers! 🏫🌟 Did you know our work with local schools is entirely volunteer-led? Our dedicated team supports students across Hastings and Rother, inspiring them to think about others and discover the impact of giving back. 💚 Through this programme, volunteers help…
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Volunteer Week Day 3 Appreciation
Not all heroes wear capes. Some push trolleys! 🛒✨ For many patients at Conquest Hospital, our Ward Trolley is the highlight of their day. It’s more than just a place to buy a newspaper, a packet of biscuits, or a cool drink; it’s a moment of connection and a friendly face during a long hospital…