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Peacock Newsletter
Members will receive each quarter's Peacock newsletter by mail. You can, however, read current and past issues online. Click below to download the latest edition.
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Welcome
The Friends of Moorfields is a registered charity, raising funds for the benefit of the patients of Moorfields Eye Hospital, a world centre of excellence for the specialist treatment of diseases of the eye.
Members come from all walks of life - patients, their relatives and friends, former patients and other well-wishers. Founded in 1963, our primary aim is to provide supplementary services and equipment for the comfort and well-being of patients and their visitors. We contribute towards buying much needed technical items for professional use in the hospital's clinics, outreach centres, operating theatres and research laboratories. We also promote and manage a wide range of volunteer work, supporting the work of the hospital and adding to the service provided. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * TRUSTEES EMMA VEREY is Chairman of the Friends of Moorfields with PEGGY KHAW as Acting Vice Chairman and KEVIN CUSTIS Treasurer. The Trustees attend bi-monthly meetings at the hospital and support the work of Moorfields in a wide variety of ways, See "About Us" for full details of Trustees and officers, and the personnel section of the Image Gallery for photographs. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CHRISTMAS OFFERS! Two new leaflets are now available with some super Christmas 2010 offers! This year's CHRISTMAS CARDS selection includes no fewer than 12 great designs - your particular attention is drawn to "Nativity," "Peacock in the Tree" and "Moorfields Building," all unique to us. It is worth mentioning that ALL the profits from these cards benefit the Friends of Moorfields charity. Detailed information cab seen by clicking here "FRIENDLY FOOD" is the theme of our brand new cookbook and teatowel. Our leaflet - click here - also includes details of a new MOORFIELDS BONE CHINA MUG, specially designed for the 2010 gift time. Your support will be welcome and we look forward to receiving orders by post or telephone. If you would like paper copies of these leaflets we would be pleased to mail them to you. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS / ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING You can view the Annual Report and Accounts for 2008/09 here The 2010 Annual General Meeting of the Friends of Moorfields will be held at the hospital on Thursday 18th November at 2.00 pm. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * EVENTS, ACTIVITIES, SALES Our Events and Activities section will provide dates and details of our varied programme. The next major event is a special concert at the Chelsea Old Church on Tuesday 28th September. Entitled "Musical Medics for Moorfields" this occasion offers a wonderful opportunity not only to listen to some very talented young musicians in an amazing setting, but also to help us raise a substantial sum in support of the hospital's work. Follow the link on this page. The Art and Jewellery sections of our Image Gallery will tell you about paintings and items of jewellery currently available for purchase. Proceeds from sales and all fundraising activities boost the Friends' funds, helping us to support the work of the hospital. Need more? Contact the office at any time. We are always pleased to discuss offers and suggestions. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * COLLECTING DAYS - HELP REQUIRED Many members of the public are happy to support the work of Moorfields Eye Hospital and we are anxious to increase the number of opportunities. Friends' Collecting Days are held at London stations and stores with our team of volunteer collectors giving two or three hours of their time to help. See Events and Activities for collecting opportunities in the next few months. We are anxious to build on recent collecting successes and need to recruit new members for the team. Some volunteers give a couple of hours a month, many a great deal more, others perhaps only on one or two occasions a year. We will gratefully accept whatever you feel able to offer! Please contact us if you might be interested. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * JUNE WEBB - NATIONAL RETAIL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR In this 60th Anniversary year of the ATTEND organisation (the national association for Leagues of Friends) the Friends of Moorfields, members since the 1960s, are delighted that regular shop worker June Webb received a certificate as "National Retail Volunteer of the Year." We all offer warm and enthusiastic congratulations to June on such richly deserved recognition. For a photograph of June and more details of her long service to the Friends of Moorfields see pages 1 and 2 of Peacock 36, our November 2009 newsletter * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PEACOCK LOTTERY Visit the Fundraising page for results of the latest draw and for information on getting involved. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * How Can I Get Involved?
The Friends of Moorfields are better able to support the hospital and its patients with help from the public. If you would like to help us, you are warmly invited to:
* make a donation * become a member * volunteer to help in the hospital * attend one of our regular events * raise money through an event of your own
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