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Recent Events
A number of events took place during 2009 under the "ALL FRIENDS TOGETHER" banner, with more than one hundred supporters sharing a day with us.
It is our intention to ensure that every Friends of Moorfields member has the opportunity to attend one of these events, for which there no charge. Our aim is simply to express our warmest thanks for everything done for the charity and to encourage continued support. We believe that every member of the Friends of Moorfields has now received an invitation. Clearly many will decline by reason of distance or immobility but we very much hope that others will join us. The series will be brought to a close in May 2010 - Visit Events and Activities for remaining dates and contact the office if you feel you may have been overlooked or if we can help in some way. Each "All Friends Together" day runs from 11.00 am - 2.30 p.m. The programme includes: • a talk by a member of Moorfields’ staff, perhaps on a general eye treatment topic or maybe with latest news on a special research project • opportunity to meet the Friends’ Chairman, Trustees and administrative staff • up-to-date news on our activities and plans • a guided tour of the Children’s Centre and/or other parts of the hospital • a sandwich lunch • time to meet and chat * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * In excess of £4,000 was raised during 2009 as a direct result of the sales of artwork and jewellery donated by well-wishers. Sales take place on an occasional basis and contributions are welcome at any time - artwork of any size and in any medium, jewellery of all types, styles and values. Every penny raised in this way boosts the Friends' funds. Some items currently available for sale can be viewed in our Image Gallery and future sale dates can be seen in "Events and Activities." * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Avid bridge player Cynthia Kelly from Silk Willoughby in Lincolnshire organised her second special Bridge Day at The Petwood Hotel in Woodhall Spa, Lincolnshire. Another highly successful event attracted some 130 bridge players who all enjoyed a pleasant meal and a full day of bridge. Before play commenced Ann McIntyre, an experienced Orthoptist with more than 20 years experience, gave an interesting and well-received talk on aspects of eye treatment. The event raised an amazing £1,009 for the hospital. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * For our calendar of activities see "Events and Activities" If you are planning an event to raise funds for Moorfields, do keep us informed. We would welcome the opportunity to report it here or in The Peacock newsletter. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * |
