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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. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * “THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WORDS” 2.30 pm on WEDNESDAY MARCH 24TH 2010 in the Dining Room Extension at Moorfields Eye Hospital. A talk by Tim Moorey, crossword compiler and general wordsmith, followed by sandwich and cake tea kindly sponsored by Sainsbury’s. Tickets £15.00 each, numbers strictly limited, available now (cheque to Friends of Moorfields or with credit card by phone). More details on page 12 of Peacock 36 - our November 2009 newsletter. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * EMMA VEREY has been Chairman of the Friends since November 2007. Her photograph can be seen in the "Personnel" section of our Image Gallery. Very sadly we have to report the death of two long-serving and much-loved Trustees. Both BARBARA LEE and PAULINE CLASPER died in September 2009 and they will be sorely missed. Their contribution to the work of the Friends for so many years was greatly appreciated. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Over seventy members attended our AGM in November 2009 - with more than 200 apologies! The meeting confirmed the departure of MICHAEL PARKER who has recently moved to Singapore with his family and will be sorely missed. Four new Trustees were appointed - MICHELE BEACONSFIELD, GUS GAZZARD, MARTIN GRIFFITH and STEPHEN WILLIAMS. We warmly welcome our new colleagues and look forward to working with them for many years to come. See "About Us" for full details of Trustees and officers and view 2008/09 Accounts here Long Service Awards were presented to a number of volunteers. The meeting heard from John Pelly and Rudy Markham, respectively Chief Executive and Chairman of Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and received a presentation from consultant Mark Wilkins concerning his work on the “implantable miniature telescope” for eyes with advanced age related macular degeneration. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SPECIAL RAFFLE - WIN A HOLIDAY IN FRANCE The draw will be made on February 26 for the special Week's Holiday in a French Gîte and we invite supporters to buy and/or sell tickets, helping to raise a great deal of money in support of the Children's Centre work. View the advertisement Here and contact us to offer help. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SALE OF ART AND JEWELLERY! Visit the Art and Jewellery sections of our Image Gallery for paintings and items of jewellery available to be purchased. Attractive prices and all proceeds to Friends' funds - just contact the office. See Events and Activities for sale dates. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CONGRATULATIONS TO JUNE WEBB - NATIONAL RETAIL VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR The ATTEND organisation (the national association for Leagues of Friends) is celebrating its 60th Anniversary. The Friends of Moorfields have been members since the 1960s and are pleased to have shared in some of the special Diamond initiatives. Attend's AGM included award presentations to mark their special year. We were absolutely delighted that our own Special Diamond, 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 * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SPECIAL APPEALS! See our Special Appeal page for details of various ways in which we are currently seeking those special donations. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PEACOCK LOTTERY DRAW 11 - 30TH NOVEMBER 2009 (drawn by Lorraine Benjamin, Moorfields' Paediatric Administrator) Available pot £592.50 (237 memberships x £10 divided by 4) 1st prize - No. 192 - Katherine Love, Hythe, Kent - £355.50 (60% of pot) 2nd prize - No. 310 - Beryl Prescott, Romford, Essex - £148.13 (25% of pot) 3rd prize - No. 035 - Lady Jacomb, London W11 - £88.88 (15% of pot) This popular fundraising initiative is based on the "100 Club" format but not restricted to a specific number of participants. It is open to everyone with a fee of just £20.00 covering one year's participation, including four chances to win a substantial cash prize. Renewal is invited from those whose first year of participation has expired - Click here for the Peacock Lottery Application Form The draws are made on a quarterly basis, shortly after the publication of The Peacock newsletter (late in February, May, August and November). THE NEXT DRAW WILL TAKE PLACE ON FRIDAY 26TH FEBRUARY 2010. 50% of all income from the Peacock Lottery boosts the funds of the Friends of Moorfields, helping to continue and expand our work in support of the hospital and its patients. The remaining 50% becomes the "prize pot". The sum available for each draw is allocated to three separate prizes - with the winners receiving, respectively, 60%, 25% and 15% of the pot. TO TAKE PART: You can get your Lucky Number without delay! Click here for the Peacock Lottery Application Form - Great fun, the possibility of a great win ... and the satisfaction of boosting the Friends' funds! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PLEASE HELP WITH COLLECTING DAYS 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! If it would help to chat with some of the present team, or to find out more about this invaluable voluntary task, why not consider coming along to our special COLLECTING TEAM GET-TOGETHER at the hospital at 2.00 pm on MONDAY 8TH MARCH. No obligation - coffee and biscuits provided! Please contact us if you might be interested. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * 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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