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Volunteers Week Day 1 Appreciation
This #VolunteersWeek, we’re celebrating the “engine room” of our charity: The Conquest Hospital Shop. 🛒✨ Our shop volunteers do more than just provide snacks and newspapers; they are vital fundraisers. Every penny raised in our shops goes directly back into funding vital medical equipment for the Conquest. 💙 By helping run our General Store they…
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Last week, something truly lovely happened on the Macdonald Ward for frailty and dementia.
The incredibly talented Louise, concert-level pianist and composer and one of our regular musicians, sat down to play as she does once every few weeks. It didn’t take long for the music to do what it does best: bring people together. Before we knew it, Louise was joined by an impromptu choir of patients in…
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East Sussex Women of the Year Lunch
We were thrilled that our General Manager, Jo Clark, was nominated to attend the 2026 East Sussex Women of the Year Lunch, an event which celebrates the achievements and contributions of women who live or work in East Sussex. The guest speaker at the lunch was author Dame Jacqueline Wilson GBE. At The Friends of Conquest…
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Stall Holder Bookings Now Open for Our Summer Craft Fair
We are delighted to announce that bookings are now open for stall holders at our upcoming Summer Craft Fair, taking place on Saturday 14th June at Battle Memorial Hall. The event will run from 10:00am to 2:00pm and promises to be a vibrant, community-focused day celebrating creativity, craftsmanship, and local talent. We are inviting a…
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We all know that healing is about more than just medicine. It’s about dignity, connection, and hope.
For a long time, Pat* was stuck. After weeks in a hospital bed, the walls started to feel like they were closing in. While Pat’s physical symptoms were slowly stabilising, their mental health was taking a hit. When you can’t sit up to eat or even see out the window, it’s easy to lose sight…
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Thank you Lightning Fibre
Today we want to give a shoutout to Lightning Fibre, the headline sponsor of the Family Football Fun Day held last week at the Hastings United football ground ⚽ Lightning Fibre is our most local full fibre broadband company for homes and businesses, with speeds from 150Mbps to 10Gbps. With no annual price rises and…
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General Manager attends East Sussex Women of the Year Lunch
We are thrilled to share that our General Manager, Jo Clark, has been nominated to attend the 2026 East Sussex Women of the Year Lunch today. At The Friends of Conquest Hospital, our strength lies in our community. With an almost entirely female-led management team and a volunteer and supporter base that is 80% female,…
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In Memory of Shirley
We are greatly saddened to announce the passing of Shirley, one of our longest-serving and much-valued volunteers. Shirley joined Friends of Conquest Hospital in 2007 and, over the years, became a well-known and friendly presence behind the counter. Her dedication, warmth, and commitment made a lasting impact on both colleagues and visitors alike. She will…
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The mark of a community is how it looks after it’s youngest and most vulnerable members
Today we’ve been reflecting on this old saying, “the mark of a community is how it looks after its youngest and most vulnerable members.” For us, that means the tiniest babies in the Special Care Baby Unit who need the greatest care, the gentlest touch, and the very best support at the very start of…
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Ashdown Hurrey Volunteers refresh one of the Hospital Courtyards
Today, we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming an energetic team of volunteers from local accountants Ashdown Hurrey Chartered Accountants to the Conquest Hospital. It’s amazing what a difference a few hours of hard work can make! The team rolled up their sleeves and tackled one of our courtyards, getting the job done in record…