Latest News
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Can you keep a secret? Here’s a sneak peak of our Santa Experience this weekend as part of our Christmas Fair.
Places still available. £10 per child in advance for a better present, or turn up on the day pay just £5 per child but get a smaller gift. To book your child’s Santa Experience in advance visit https://conquestfriends.co.uk/what-we-do/whats-on/ or turn up and purchase a Santa Experience with a anasmaller gift for just £5 per child
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We are part of the Big Give Christmas Campaign meaning you can double your donations 2nd to 9th December.
We’re very excited to let you know that the Friends of Conquest Hospital has been selected to participate in the Big Give Christmas Challenge 2025, the UK’s largest match funding campaign. In previous years, thanks to generous supporters like you, the Christmas Challenge Campaign raises millions for participating charities up and down the country –…
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Winter Courtyard
Throughout most of December, right across the Christmas and the New Year period, one of the hospital’s courtyards will be transformed into a winter wonderland for patients, staff and visitors to enjoy a peaceful, festive escape. The Winter Courtyard will include a ‘Memory Tree’ with visitors able to collect a free bauble from the Friends shop and…
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Christmas at the Conquest Hospital
Plans for the festive season are in full swing at Conquest Hospital, where the Friends of Conquest Hospital will be bringing warmth, joy, and community spirit to patients, staff, and visitors alike. Christmas Raffle This year’s celebrations have already started with the Christmas Raffle, offering over £1,300 worth of prizes, including a £500 cash grand…
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Nick Sweet newly appointed Trustee
We are pleased to introduce Nicholas Sweet, newly appointed Trustee of the Friends of Conquest Hospital following last week’s board meeting. Nick has a strong background in charitable governance, regulation, compliance and policy development. He brings a wealth of charitable experience having spent all his working life in the statutory and voluntary sectors, much of…
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A Huge Thank You to Lisa at Tesco!
We’re incredibly grateful to Lisa, our amazing Community Champion at Tesco, for generously donating items for our tombola and goodie bags. Your support helps us make our event extra special and brings smiles to so many people.Community partnerships like this make a real difference—thank you for being part of ours! 💚 #CommunitySupport #ThankYouTesco #Gratitude #MakingADifference
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Excitement for new in-situ slings
We recently told you we had approved funding for In Situ Slings, and they have now arrived. Fran Edmondson Occupational Therapist Advanced Practitioner explains how they will enhance patient stays. ‘We are so grateful to the Friends of Conquest for funding these in situ slings. They are designed to be left underneath a patient who…
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Reflection of Remembrance
A very poignant Reflection of Remembrance held today at Conquest Hospital. Over 50 members of staff and the public joined in the 2 minutes silence outside the Chapel to honor the Armed Forces past and present that served our country. We will remember them.
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A big thank you to 1066bakery
They have raised an incredible £697.90 from their 75th Birthday event and sales of the Gingerbread Friends. They definitely deserve their own ‘ big cheque moment’ and of course Friendly Fred didn’t want to miss out on an opportunity for a photo. Thank you to all the team that got involved we cannot wait for…
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New issue of newsletter full of news and events coming up.
In this edition there is more on the latest equipment you have supported, a trip to the Houses of Parliament and events coming up to get in your dairy.