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Patient Monitoring
Posted on: 01st October 2026
The League of Friends is helping the nursing teams keep a close eye on important observations such as heart, breathing and oxygen levels, with information also available on screens at nurses' station That means teams can spot if someone's condition changes and respond quickly when needed, while supporting people more time…
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Posted on: 09th June 2026
On a pleasant Tuesday trustees from the League of Friends undertook a bucket collection at Sainsbury's at the Willows. Members of the public came and thanked us for the work we do and told us to carry on the good work. The generosity o?f the people of Torbay was very much appreciated in donating £500+
£1,585,470.77
Posted on: 04th June 2026
We are celebrating an incredible contribution to Torbay Hospital by the League of Friends of £1,585,470.77 to support care at the Hospital between 1st April 2025 and 31st March 2026. What an extraordinary show of support from our local community. Over the past 12 months, that funding has helped us invest in equipment and…
Radio Star take 2
Posted on: 01st June 2026
Interview on Torbay Hospital Radio with Martin Tucker, Chairman and Treasurer Martin Tucker - League of Friends Interview by Torbay Hospital Radio | Mixcloud
THLOF Grand Prix
Posted on: 01st May 2026
The League of Friends grand prix is underway, in the lead is Vice President Lynne Hookings followed by Chairman Martin Tucker and Vice Chairman Roy Tuttle on 3 new motorised wheelchairs which are now in use at Torbay Hospital. The chairs including a bariatric model are already making a difference, helping patients move…
Heartsease Garden
Posted on: 13th April 2026
A special garden at Torbay Hospital, created as a place of remembrance following baby loss, has been thoughtfully enhanced thanks to the commitment, hard work and generosity of two local organisations. Members of the Rotary Club of Torquay have spent many hours over recent months working in the Heartsease Garden, generously…
Radio Star
Posted on: 08th April 2026
Today President Patricia Roberts was interviewed by Torbay Radio https://www.mixcloud.com/TorbayHospitalRadio/patricia-roberts-league-of-friends/ by clicking the link you can listen to the interview Enjoy
Manic Street Sweeper
Posted on: 11th March 2026
A new road sweeper is helping keep Torbay Hospital clean and accessible, The vehicle playfully named The Manic Street Sweeper is already in daily use across the busy hospital site, supporting teams to maintain clear roads and pathways for patients, visitors and staff. Its name, inspired by rock bad Manic Street Preachers…
Hand Therapy Equipment
Posted on: 14th January 2026
Patients at Torbay Hospital are set to benefit from enhanced rehabilitation thanks a generous donation of £20,536. The League has funded state-of-the-art hand therapy equipment, including five GripAble devices and five tablets, alongside four Biometrics electronic goniometers. Suzie Smith, Clinical Lead for the Hand Therapy…
Elf Service
Posted on: 24th December 2025
Trustees and Volunteers from the Torbay Hospital League of Friends have been busy delivering a small present to those who found themselves on Christmas Day, the elves also delivered a tub of Heroes to the staff who find themselves working on the 25th as they are all Heroes.
Heroes
Posted on: 14th December 2025
After asking a local supermarket for a donation of a few tins of Heroes for us to deliver to ward staff working on Christmas Day, they could not help only if we wanted some apples thinking that would not go down well we went over to Teignmouth to Morrisons who were only to happy to help with a donation of Heroes as the…
Wellswood Street Faye
Posted on: 11th December 2025
On Thursday 11th Wellswood closed off Ilsham Road to hold a Christmas Faye, it was a chilly evening but it did not stop hundrads if not thousands coming down to grab a bargain, we raised just over £250. Thank you to those who attended and supported us.
Magic Carpet
Posted on: 08th December 2025
A magic carpet lands in our childrens emergency department. Children who arrive the emergency department will be able to relx, play and feel at ease while they wait, the league funded £7442 for the purchase of the magic carpet - interactive, sensory projection system. The system projects engaging games, music and activities…
Headland Cream Tea
Posted on: 31st October 2025
On a breezy Friday afternoon the League organised a Cream Tea at the Headland Hotel, Torquay. In attendance were RNLI Fundraisers from Torbay, Members from Torquay Rotary Club, Members from Probus Club Torquay, League of Friends Trustees, Members and Guests, Dr Louise Medley, Consultant Oncology, associate medical directtor…
Organ Donation
Posted on: 03rd October 2025
At the end of organ donation week, we were honoured to welcome families of local organ donors, NHS colleagues and fundraisers and supporters to the unveiling of our long-planned organ donor memorial, Seagrass Meadow. The sculpture, located in Torbay Hospital’s main entrance, stands as a tribute to local people who gave…
Musical Cream Tea
Posted on: 30th August 2025
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Charity Bed Push
Posted on: 24th August 2025
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Babbacombe
Posted on: 11th August 2025
On a beautiful Sunday volunteers manned the League of Friends stall at the Rotary Day on Babbacombe Downs. It turned out to be one of the hottest days of the year hundreds if not thousands of people visited all the stalls that were there. People enjoyed having a go at the Leagues Tombola stall, over the years we have noticed…
Virtual Reality Immersive Therapy
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Posted on: 07th July 2025
Torbay is leading the way in virtual reality immersive therapy People with chronic pain conditions are the first in the country to use new cutting-edge virtual reality (VR) immersive technology to help manage their conditions. During the past 18-months the Pain Rehabilitation Team and Digital Futures at Torbay and South…
CT Scanner
Posted on: 12th June 2025
On June 11th the new £421,695 computed tomography scanner was opened for the Radiology Department thanks to the generosity of the League of Friends. Around 40,000 CT scans are carried out every year. The new Canon System uses cutting - edge technology and signifcantly improves diagnostic quality and reduces radiation exposure…
Theatre Scanner
Posted on: 10th April 2025
This cutting edge equipment will allow medical teams to reduce the risk of complications such as vision loss whilist also improving the accuracy of many ENT surgeries. Martin Tucker Chair Torbay Hospital League of Friends said: "we are proud to support the ENT and theatre teams at Torbay Hospital by giving £82,000 to purchase…
Award
Posted on: 01st January 2025
Vice President Lynne Hookings has been recognised for her volunteering services in the local community as well as her work with the League in the honours list with an MBE
Bed Boards
Posted on: 30th October 2024
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Bed Push 24
Posted on: 30th September 2024
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Mortuary
Posted on: 20th August 2024
Thanks to generous donation from Torbay Hospital League of Friends, bereaved families now have a much better experience. The viewing room at the hospital’s mortuary and the service corridor which leads to it have been transformed thanks to a donation of £10,000 by the League. Simon Hughes, mortuary manager, said: “We support…
Keep Warm
Posted on: 30th May 2024
Staff in the Emergency Department at Torbay Hospital will be much warmer thanks to the League. The Emergency Department has taken delivery of more than 150 navy blue sleeveless fleeces thanks to a donation of over £2194.02 from the league, each one is embroidered with the League's beloved butterfly logo. Matron Melody…
Cream tea and AGM
Posted on: 15th May 2024
In April the League held its 70th Anniversary Cream Tea event along side the Annual General Meeting at the Langstone Cliff Hotel. Kathryn Westaway was elected to undertake a second year as Chairman while Martin Tucker would undertake a second term as Vice Chairman, Patricia Roberts carries on as the President for another…
Trollies
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Posted on: 20th March 2024
Torbay Hospital League of Friends donated over £130,000 which will improve the experience of people having surgery. The donation has funded 15 operating trollies which transport people into theatre, with most operstions able to be carried out on the trolley. This prevents multiple transfers to different units making for…
Recliner Chair
Posted on: 18th March 2024
Warrington Ward has a nice new recliner chair for their Pink Room. Staff on the ward said "During difficult times, having a loved one able to stay with the person in hospital is important both physically and mentally. this was made possible with a donation of £4,500
Mechanical CPR Device
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Posted on: 17th March 2024
The new device is a chest compression system that will be used in the emergency department, but will also available for our wider cardiac arrest team to use on other wards and departments. The League of Friends donated just under £10,000
Bed Push
Posted on: 27th August 2023
Torbay Hospital League of Friends held their annual bed push in Torquay on Sunday August which saw over £1,000 collected to support the League's work. The bed push, which returned for the first time since before the COVID-19 pandemic began, sees League members and supporters push a Hospital bed, complete with teddy patient,…
League Elves
Posted on: 24th December 2022
Every Christmas members of the League's Management Committee get together and deliver presents around the wards for those people who find themselves in hospital on Christmas day. The last couple of years due to the pandemic we have relied on the hospital elves so it was great being able to deliver in person and what a…
£2.1 million
Posted on: 01st December 2022
The League of Friends is about to pay a total of £2.1m to Torbay Hospital on new equipment including £566.000 for vital clinical and medical items for the Acute Medical Unit shortly to open on Level 2, as well as providing £1.3m for two new Scanners for Radiology, a further £89,751.00 for Computers for use in Wards throughout…
Were Back
Posted on: 30th November 2022
After a long wait due to the pandemic, we were invited to have a stall at the Torbay Holiday Helpers Network Fun Day. So on the overcast Saturday morning members of the management and helpers set up their Tombola stall. There were a great many people who were pleased to see us, The first group included Chairman Roy Tuttle…
IN MEMORY OF HER MAJESTY QUEEN ELIZABETH II
Posted on: 15th September 2022
In Memory of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II 21/04/1926 - 08/09/2022 It is with great sadness that we hear the news of the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II Torbay Hospital League of Friends grieve at the passing of the Queen and offer our condolences to her family GOD SAVE THE KING
United for the Trust’s Covid Appeal
Posted on: 02nd February 2022
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Carol Service
Posted on: 17th December 2021
https://fb.watch/9ZMtvIF7mx/ The annual Hospital carol service has been held and our presents which we give to those who find themselves in Hospital on Christmas Day have been blessed by the Rev Martin Manley. In previous years members of the management committee take the presents to the wards, unfortunaly during these…
TUFC aim to help
Posted on: 08th December 2021
This year, Torquay United AFC is joining forces with the Torbay Hospital League of Friends in a bid to make this Christmas more special for both the patients and staff. Traditionally, the festive period is the time of year when the Club’s players and staff pay a visit to the hospital to spread some much-needed Christmas,…
LEAGUEOF FRIENDS HELP TO DISTRACT PATIENTS
Posted on: 05th December 2021
Torbay Hospital League of Friends has been delighted to pay £1520 to enable the Hospital to acquire a total of four IPads for use as distraction therapy by patients who have a prolonged stay in the Post Anaesthesia Care Unit (PACU.) With the hospital under extreme bed pressures, these resources will be an invaluable asset…
Buffaloes on the Charge
Posted on: 02nd November 2020
Buffaloes on the Charge Torbay Hospital League of Friends have received a tremendous boost from the Royal Antediluvian Order of Buffaloes when the RAOB presented them with a cheque for over £5000. The RAOB is a worldwide organisation supporting not only their own members and widows when they are in a time of need but also…
Comfort Packs
Posted on: 28th October 2020
Torbay Hospital League of Friends paid £2336 to provide 400 Comfort Packs to patients who were unlucky enough to have been admitted to Hospital after the Coronavirus pandemic meant that, for a time at least, no visitors were allowed so that some patients had no personal effects with them on admission. Each pack included…
Walking for William
Posted on: 26th October 2020
The daughter of a prolific Devon poet who passed away from heart failure is paying tribute to his memory by walking the South West Coast. William Oxley was a popular member of the Torbay community and an internationally-respected writer, published throughout the world in magazines and journals such as The New York Times…
Coronavirus update
Posted on: 20th October 2020
TO ALL MEMBERS OF THE LEAGUE AND FRIENDS This would be the time of year when we would normally advise you of the date of the AGM. due to extraordinary situation we all now find ourselves in the AGM has been postponed until firther notice . We are not therefore sending out a hard copy of the Spring Newsletter but instead…
ITALIAN EVENING
Posted on: 12th October 2020
The League held an Italian Evening at Torquay United Football Ground on the 12th of October. It was a great success, Matt sang Italian songs and their was a quiz and a splendid buffet
Raizer Chairs
Posted on: 24th January 2020
We have bought 6 Raizer Chairs to help nurses assist the nearly 400 patients esch year who have the misfortunes to fall within the Hospital. The chairs cost over £3,000 each, they reduce the time the patient is left on the floor. The raizer is compactand is literally put together around the fallen patient with minimal…
Chish and Fips
Posted on: 21st January 2020
David Hanbury from Hanbury's Fish and Chip Restaurant donated his restaurant for the night. The League sold tickets for the event, over £1000 was made on the night. Dave has helped to raise in excess of £7.500 by repeating this event each year. To thank him we presented him with a certificate.
Winter Glamland
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Posted on: 03rd December 2019
£500 was raised for the League when one of Torquay's top hair salons opened their doors to the League. The glittering event was held at The Salon in Ilsham road, Wellswood; where owners Ian Redwood and B J Blackmore gave over the entire premises to the League.
Wellswood coffee Morning
Posted on: 30th October 2019
The Wellswood Branch of The League held a coffee morning at The Imperial Hotel on the 30th of October. Apart from coffee and Danish pastries their were stalls selling linen and jewellery. Liz Davenport the Hospital Chief Executive gave an illuminated and interesting talk. Over £750 was raised for the League
endoscopy handover
Posted on: 30th July 2019
We raised £1.3 milliom to fund new Endoscopy equipment, we handed this over to the staff at a tea party at the Hospital. The equipment has made a a great difference to both patients and staff
concert
Posted on: 22nd February 2019
The Torbay and Police Choir and The Morriston Ladies Choir(Swansea) held a concert for us at Central Church on 22nd February. It was a hugely enjoyable concert and it helped to raise over £1375. Our thanks to all concerned.
FISH AND CHIP EVENING
Posted on: 22nd January 2019
We had our annual Fish and Chip Supper at Hanburys. Dave Hanbury donated the food and venue, our thanks go to him for his generosity which enabled us to raise over £1000; and a good time was had by all.
100th BIRTHDAY
Posted on: 19th October 2018
Rene Knight, a long time supporter of the League has reached 100!. several members of the League and her friends went to congratulate her on her birthday,
FIBROSCANNER
Posted on: 19th October 2018
Two friends have raised more than £10,000 towards a portable Finroscanner, which is already changing the lives of patients. After the death of a friend and husband form liver cancer, Carol Pailing and Lyn Smith decided to get to work raising funds, with the help of Sun Dial Lodge Care home and Rotary they managed to raise…
WINE BLUFF
Posted on: 02nd October 2018
On Friday the 28th of September we held a "Wine Bluff" This involved a panel of three "experts" wo told lies and truths and the audience had to spot the truth. It also involved drinking wine!. 2 people managed to get 7 out of 7 correct. The evening raised £1000. we thank thre panel and all those who made the evening possible,…
HALOS ANGELS COLLECT PENNIES
Posted on: 30th August 2018
Staff and customers at Halo Hair Designs and Heavenly Beauty@Halo, have joined in the latest craze in aid of the League - collecting pennies in plastic Liz Andrews and her team have been filling plastic bottles and containers of all shapes and sizes with loose change form the till, their handbags and even down the side…
CREAM TEA
Posted on: 03rd July 2018
We held our annual Cream Tea at The Headland hotel on Sunday July 1st. Mac entertained us and Lesley Pearce drew our winning tickets for the Summer Draw. The lucky winning numbers are as follows: 1st- £500 - 0233; 2nd- Hamper - 0458 3rd - £50 - 0010; 4th - Headland hotel voucher - 2129 5th - Prosecco - 2424: 6th - Whisky…
ON YOUR BIKE
Posted on: 02nd June 2018
Torbay Hospital League of Friends have provided £9,300 to the Physiotherapy Department at Torbay Hospital to fund the purchase of 2 brand new specialist Cyclotherapy Bikes and 2 Fitness Bikes to enable the Department to improve treatment generally, especially to patients with hip, knee and ankle problems. John Williams…
COFFEE MORNING
Posted on: 22nd May 2018
The coffee morning was hosted by the Wellswood branch of the League at The Imperial hotel on May 16th. It made just over £700, thanks to the Linen league, the raffle and cake stall. The money was to help the Endoscopy unit, so dr Mark Feeney, head of the unit came to speak to us
DADS DELIGHT
Posted on: 11th April 2018
We have recently donated several reclining chairs to the Maternity ward to enable fathers to spend the night in comfort while supporting their partners
DINNER WITH A SWING
Posted on: 20th March 2018
Dinner with A Swing held at the Imperial Hotel on Saturday the 19th March, was a great success and very enjoable. The band was superb. The event raised £2700 to help towards buying equipment for the Endoscopy unit
CHORUS OF FASHION
Posted on: 13th March 2018
A Chorus of Fashion, in November, hosted by The Grand Hotel, the event was made possible by the kind help of Sainsbury -Tu fashions, Janes and the Dressing Rooms in chelston. We had a wonderful group of singers who gave up their time freely. The event made £1370 and was much enjoyed by all.
WEIGHING SCALES
Posted on: 13th March 2018
In November we agreed a request for a set of weighing scales. These have now been delivered. "Our team wanted to say thank you for the ramp scales, wich were kindly purchased by the League of Friends. They have alread recieved a lot of use and they have been extremely useful for patient assement and care" Julie Kemmner,…
CHILDREN'S DAY SURGERY
Posted on: 13th March 2018
We gave some money to the day surgery ward to make the Children's area more cheerful, along with some new toys and a television. the decoration was done by local art students
TORBAY SINGERS DONATION
Posted on: 12th January 2018
The Torbay Singers got their 50th Anniversary year off to a fantastic start with donation of the proceeds from their December concert at St Matthias Church in aid of Torbay Hospital Legue of Friends. The concert was generously funded by Pauline Smith enabling the choir to hand over the total proceeds of £4,522 to the League.…
LEAGUE MEMBERS DISTRIBUTE CHRISTMAS GIFTS
Posted on: 08th January 2018
Bringing a bit of Christmas cheer to the wards at Christmas.
£1.3 MILLION ENDOSCOPY FUND-RAISER
Posted on: 03rd January 2018
The Torbay Hospital League of Friends is starting 2018 with another major challenge in their sights as they aim to raise £1.3m to fund new endoscopy equipment that will benefit thousands of people across the South Devon area. Dr Mark Feeney, Consultant Gastroenterologist and Endoscopy Lead for the hospital explains how…
SCOTTISH SOCIETY REELING IN THE CASH
Posted on: 31st October 2017
League President Patricia Roberts and Acting Chairman, Kathryn Westaway accept a generous cheque from the Torbay and District Scottish Society for £800 towards league funds. The first donation received since announcing a new push to raise £1.3m to modernise the hospitals endoscopy equipment.
A NEW FUNDRAISING CHALLENGE FOR THE LEAGUE
Posted on: 20th October 2017
Working with consultant Dr Mark Feeney, Torbay's lead for gastroenterology and endoscopy, we have agreed ambitious plans to raise £1.3m to upgrade endoscopy equipment for three rooms at the hospital. Dr Feeney explains: 'The endoscopy unit carries out over 10,000 procedures a year...The new equipment will provide high…
2017 LEAGUE BED PUSH
Posted on: 27th September 2017
Not an every-day sight on the seafront. The 3rd annual League of Friends Bed-Push took place on the 27th August and raised an amazing £1,069.16. It was a very sunny bank holiday Sunday making it hot work for pushers recruited from trustees, cafe staff, Guides, friends and family. The League was thrilled to welcome three…
'TANKS' FOR THE CASH
Posted on: 23rd August 2017
There's something fishy going on at the Louisa Carey Children's Ward! The league splashed out £2,000 to replace the ward's iconic tropical fish tank. Ward clerk supervisor, Jane Edwards said 'The old tank was falling to pieces so we were thrilled when the League came to the rescue. As soon as kids arrive on the ward they…
CUB SCOUTS PROMISE TO HELPING OTHERS
Posted on: 18th July 2017
Excellent work from the 3rd Torbay Shiphay Cubs who raised an amazing £649.67 for the Torbay Hospital League of Friends. Here they are presenting their giant cheque to Vice President, Lynne Hookings at a special visit to the new reception area at Torbay Hospital in March. What a lovely picture - we managed not to include…
VALUABLE REST FOR BUSY DOCTORS
Posted on: 18th July 2017
With extraordinary demands becoming the daily norm and the challenge of tough shift patterns, everyone knows how hard our Doctors work. We were therefore delighted to be invited to pay a modest amount to provide something that will be very much appreciated. The refurbished Doctors' restroom gives on-call Doctors somewhere…
LEAGUE VICE PRESIDENT AWARDED
Posted on: 18th July 2017
It was an enormous pleasure to see one of our long-standing volunteers being recognised for her amazing efforts supporting the League and other local organisations. Vice President, Lynne Hookings, was admitted as an Honorary Freeman of the Borough of Torbay 'in recognition and appreciation of her contribution to the tourism…
IN IT TO WIN IT FOR THE LEAGUE
Posted on: 18th July 2017
We've signed up to be part of the new Torbay Lottery. The best bit is that 50% of the ticket sales will come to the Torbay Hospital League of Friends if you sign up on our page AND you could still be luck and win a prize. You can sign up here in just a few clicks.
LONG SERVICE AWARD
Posted on: 14th June 2017
In 1992 Annie Fuzzens retired and decided to volunteer at the League's busy Butterflies Cafe and she's been there, through thick and thin, rain and shine, on Friday mornings since then. At 84 years young she has just completed 25 years of voluntary service, an incredible milestone recognised at a special presentation ceremony…
"FRIENDS" COFFEE MORNING
Posted on: 01st May 2017
"Where would we be without Friends" was the theme of a talk given by Richard Eve - Clinical Lead, and Peggy Christie - Modern Matron both from the new ICU (Intensive Care Unit). They explained that the League's contribution of £1.6million has made a huge impact on the patients care in ICU, and how it is helping all of…
AMICI RESTAURANT
Posted on: 29th April 2017
A most enjoyable "Italian" evening was recently held at Amici's Restaurant, Torquay. The successful event was hosted by the Events Commitee.
STAFF TRAINING IN CCU
Posted on: 01st March 2017
Two CCU members of staff receive training of the new state of the art equipment in one of the 14 units within CCU. The League are proud to have raised the £1.6 million through 'It's Critical' Appeal which has paid for all of the state of the art equipment enabling Torbay Hospital to have one of the most up to date Critical…
KEVIN FOSTER MP
Posted on: 28th February 2017
Kevin Foster MP with Trustees of the League at the official opening of the CCU.
OFFICIAL OPENING OF CCU
Posted on: 27th February 2017
SIR RICHARD IBBOTSON Chairman of T&SD NHS Foundation Trust unveils the plaque marking the official opening of the much awaited Critical Care Unit and new main entrance.
DAVE & MAC
Posted on: 01st February 2017
WHAT A GREAT DUO Dave Hanbury does it again with another successful Chish and Fips evening at Hanbury's Babbacombe. Diners were treated to the great musical accompaniment of Mac and his selection of songs from the greats. Once again the Wellswood committee are grateful for the geneoristy of Dave Hanbury in helping to raise…
CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY
Posted on: 15th December 2016
Christmas comes early for Torbay Hospital's new CCU Representatives of Torbay Hospital's League of Friends joined a giant unwrapping session in Torbay Hospital's new Critical Care Unit (CCU)as the first of the League-funded equipment arrived on site. The League's hard-working volunteers, in their role as 'partners in care',…
COUNCILLOR'S DONATION
Posted on: 26th October 2016
Councillor Ray Hill - Chairman of Torbay Council recently attended the League's Celebration Ball where he presented a cheque for £962.65 as part of his charity fundraising during his time in office. Receiving the cheque is Vice President and Chairman of Wellswood district Mrs Lynne Hookings and League Chairman Peter Welch.…
WE HAD A BALL!!!
Posted on: 26th October 2016
The League had a fantastic time at it's Celebration Ball on Friday 14 October at the Imperial Hotel Torquay to celebrate reaching one of it's biggest targets to date £1.6 million for the new critical care unit. The hospital was represented by Sir Richard Ibbottson Chairman of the Foundation Trust; Mairead McAlinden CEO…
LEAGUE INSPIRES CHARLOTTE
Posted on: 26th October 2016
By Charlotte Tonge -Former Chairman of the Junior League In 2011 I was honoured to be asked, by my Head of Sixth Form, to become the Chairman of the Junior League of Friends. At the time I knew very little of what this would entail, let alone the impact it would have on me in the future. However having now finished my…
HELP US CELEBRATE!!!
Posted on: 03rd October 2016
HELP US CELEBRATE the great achievement of raising £1.6million for the new CCU unit. Tickets are still available for our Celebration Ball at THE IMPERIAL HOTEL TORQUAY on FRIDAY 14 OCTOBER. Please contact as soon as possisble. Lynne Hookings 01803 291581 - Shirley Cox 01803 322805 For further info go to our EVENTS PAGE
THE FINAL PUSH
Posted on: 26th September 2016
The Final Push started on time on a bright Sunday morning, there were a lot of people around as it was August bank holiday weekend. The Push would consist of pushing a hospital bed starting at the bus shelter opposite the Grand Hotel, along the sea front, across the millennium bridge, down to Living Coast then around the…
WE'VE DONE IT!
Posted on: 08th September 2016
We've raise £1.6m! Torbay Hospital League of Friends is celebrating the successful achievement of their second biggest fundraising campaign since their foundation in 1954. The ambitious ‘This is Critical’ campaign to raise £1.6million for the Hospital’s new Critical Care Unit (CCU) has reached its target in less than two…
A THOUSAND THANKS
Posted on: 25th July 2016
A young Mum whose daughter nearly died in Torbay Hospital’s critical care unit has said a thousand thank-yous for saving her life. Lynsey Romeo’s daughter Mia – now aged 4 - was admitted to the hospital’s Louisa Cary children’s ward when she was just 10 weeks old. She was diagnosed with broncolitous and within hours was…
BARN DANCE
Posted on: 19th July 2016
What a hoe-down was had at the Barn Dance held in July! Hoe-downers were reeling and spinning to the fiddle and accordian playing of The Little Lucy Lastic Band. A fabulous buffet was a welcome break between the dances to re-invigorate for the next round! A very big thankyou to all the Wellswood hoe-downers to who helped…
TOPPING OUT!
Posted on: 08th July 2016
A special topping out ceremony took place at Torbay Hospital on Thursday 16 June to signify that the new critical care unit and main entrance build has now reached its highest point. The exciting £15m project will deliver a brand new, state-of-the-art critical care unit (CCU) with dedicated facilities for relatives. This…
MASONS SUPPORT
Posted on: 09th May 2016
A cheque for £3400 is being presented to members of the League David Rogers (Chairman) and Mrs Julia Hearne (Vice-President) which has been raised by various Chapters of Freemasons from the Bay by Messrs Southcott and Ware.
TEA & TOGS ...
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Posted on: 04th April 2016
TEA AND TOP TOGS FOR THE LEAGUE LADIES The Anchorage Hotel in Babbacombe was bursting at the seams – in the nicest possible way, of course – at a Spring Afternoon Tea and Fashion Show in aid of the Torbay Hospital League of Friends. Organisers Shirley Weir and Gloria Scagell said that they raised more than £1,200 with…
IT'S A BREEZE
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Posted on: 09th March 2016
BREEZE PRESENTER BLOWN AWAY BY QUALITY OF HOSPITAL CARE When radio presenter Matt Rogan handed over nearly £3,000 in cash to Torbay Hospital League of Friends, it was a poignant moment for him personally. Because Matt has experienced first-hand the ‘astonishing level of care’ at the hospital after his father Jim, 65, was…
HANBURY'S CHISH & FIPS
Posted on: 29th February 2016
Another successful Chish and Fips night was recently held at Hanbury's Fish restaurant in Babbacombe. Thanks once again to the very generous offer from David Hanbury the Wellswood committee were able to raise £1282.66. Many thanks to all who attended this very popular event.
PAIGNTON LOF
Posted on: 29th February 2016
The League of Friends of Paignton Hospital gives £300,000 to The Torbay Hospital League of Friends Critical Care Unit Appeal. Having raised over £15m for Torbay Hospital in the past 60 years, The Torbay Hospital League of Friends agreed, as part of its Diamond Anniversary, to raise £1.6m to equip the new 'state of the…
FRIENDS & FAMILY
Posted on: 29th February 2016
FRIENDS AND FAMILY BOOST FOR CARE UNIT FUND The family of a lady who died in Torbay Hospital have handed over cheques for more than £600 to the League of Friends critical care unit appeal. Mike Davies from Staverton lost his wife Joan to pneumonia on January 1. ‘But we were so grateful for the amazing standard of care…
SINGING DERMATOLOGIST
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Posted on: 29th February 2016
MEET THE SINGING DERMATOLOGIST Forget the Singing Detective.....meet South Devon’s singing dermatologist who found his voice to raise cash for Torbay Hospital’s League of Friends. Tom Morris was a Newton Abbot GP for 30 years before becoming a specialist in dermatology at Torbay Hospital two years ago. ‘I was immediately…
CCU APPEAL REACHES £900,000
Posted on: 19th December 2015
A Christmas THANK YOU Tea was recently held for League Volunteers at which Chairman David Rogers announced that the "THIS IS CRITICAL APPEAL" had reached £900,000! During the tea Father Christmas was joined by Sir Richard Ibbotson (Chairman Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust) and Mairead McAlinden (Chief ExecutiveTorbay…
CHRISTMAS MEMORIAL SERVICE
Posted on: 19th December 2015
A cheque for £2118.00 was presented to President Pat Roberts by the Manager of Torbay Cemetry and Crematorium Sarah McKerrell following a well attended Christmas memorial service. The service was supported by local funeral directors and refreshments and a raffle took place on the night.
PRIDE of SOUTH DEVON
Posted on: 15th December 2015
Recently the League was invited to attend the Herald Express PRIDE OF SOUTH DEVON Awards 2015 held at the Imperial Hotel Torquay, at which we were nominated for the Community Group Award while Vice President Lynne Hookings was nominated for the Fund Raiser Award. There was stiff competition in both groups and firstly Lynne…
TRAFALGAR CELEBRATIONS
Posted on: 02nd November 2015
Chocolate Galleons depicting ships of the great Battle of Trafalgar formed a unique parade during a Celebration Dinner organised by the Wellswood District. The evening held at The Grand Hotel Torquay was a sell out, with Captain Henry Duffy RN from Britannia Royal Naval College and Mairead McAlinden CEO of Torbay Hospital…
THE EYES HAVE IT!
Posted on: 11th September 2015
Torbay Hospital Eye Department is pleased to be able to open a dedicated Eye Surgical Simulation Lab after a generous donation from the Torbay Hospital League of Friends. Simulation is the way forward in surgical training. The ability to easily access realistic high and low tech simulation models is transforming surgical…
HALF WAY THERE!
Posted on: 31st August 2015
We are now Half Way to the Target of £1.6million for the new CCU. The appeal has now crossed the £800K line! League Chairman David Rogers is pictured with Trustees at the thermometer outside Torbay Hospital. David said "It is absolutely fantastic and the public at large have really turned out and supported us. We have…
GROUND BREAKING ....
Posted on: 14th July 2015
~~ GROUND BREAKING PROJECT.....BREAKS GROUND! A special groundbreaking ceremony took place at Torbay Hospital this week to mark the official start of building work on the new critical care unit and main entrance. The exciting £14.5m project will deliver a brand new, state-of-the-art critical care unit (CCU) with dedicated…
FUND RAISING FRENZY!!!
Posted on: 22nd June 2015
The past few weeks has seen a frenzy of fund raising activity for the League. Thanks to Palm FM and our other supporters we have been busy fundraising at; Hoopers Torquay at their fashion show, visiting the Little Theatre at Meadfoot with Rotary, raising monies at Newton Abbot Racecourse, Babbacombe Fair and the Solitaire…
GARDEN PARTY
Posted on: 22nd June 2015
Once again due to the British weather the garden party needed to be held inside on the tennis courts of the Palace Hotel, Torquay. The Chairman and a happy band of volunteers tested the grounds yet unfortunately the table legs started to sink and the decision was made. Early indications are about 500 people attended and…
LEAGUE CINCHES BEST SELLING
Posted on: 30th May 2015
LEAGUE CLINCHES BEST-SELLER FOR GARDEN PARTY Best-selling author, Lesley Pearse, will be the special guest of Torbay Hospital League of Friends at their annual garden party at The Palace Hotel, Torquay. Lesley is one of the UK’s most popular novelists and her books have sold millions of copies worldwide. The garden party…
FASHION SHOW
Posted on: 30th May 2015
Spring Fashion Show Torbay Hospital League of Friends were delighted to welcome over 90 people to their Spring Fashion Show held at the Horizon Centre at Torbay Hospital. The Frock Exchange of Preston provided a stunning collection of day, special occasion and evening wear. The clothes were modelled by volunteers from…
DOUBLE YOUR MONEY
Posted on: 30th May 2015
ROTARY PLAY ‘DOUBLE YOUR MONEY’ FOR LEAGUE APPEAL Paignton Rotary Club took a leaf out of TV quizmaster Hughie Green’s book with their own version of the 60’s favourite ‘Double Your Money’ On Friday the Rotarians promised Torbay Hospital League of Friends £1000 towards their £1.6 million Critical Care Unit Appeal. But…
FOR CCU and ST GEORGE!
Posted on: 01st May 2015
Vice Admiral Sir Richard Ibbotson Chairman SDHCT is pictured addressing 'The Beef' presented by the Head Chef of The Grand Hotel Torquay at our St George's Day Celebration. The Beef was lead into the restaurant by St George and two Drummers from Torbay Sea Cadets. The fabulous evening raised around £5000. Everyone had…
MASONIC LODGE
Posted on: 01st May 2015
~~MASONIC LODGE GIVES £200 TO APPEAL The Pleaides Masonic Chapter from Totnes have given £200 to the Critical Care Unit Appeal. Handing over a cheque to League Chairman David Rogers, Ian Tabraham said: ‘I am glad to say that I get to choose which charity to give this cash to and I chose the League. ‘They do such good work,…
BOWLED OVER!
Posted on: 15th March 2015
The Palm 105.5 Chairty Bowling night took place on Tuesday 10 March at AMF Bowling Torquay in aid of the Critical Care Unit Appeal. The evening was a great success, enjoyed by all and a total of £1265.15 was raised on the night. A very big THANK YOU goes to Palm FM and AMF Bowling Torquay for making the night possible…
FRIENDS 'WOW'
Posted on: 15th March 2015
The League of Friends are 'WOW'! After Gina was visited by her Doctor late on the 24 th December she was admitted to hospital, waking up on EAU3 Christmas morning. She was very touched to receive a Christmas Card and Diary from the League, she thought 'Wow' and then after her stay she nominated several area of the Hospital…
LINEN LEAGUE 'WOW'
Posted on: 15th March 2015
‘LINEN LEAGUE’ WINS A WOW! AWARD The nimble fingered ladies of the Torbay Hospital League of Friends’ ‘Linen League’ have won a coveted Wow! Award from South Devon Healthcare Trust. The merry machinists meet every week around their sewing machines to produce just about everything the hospital could want. From curtains…
Riviera Sound
Posted on: 25th February 2015
Last Autumn we were proud to present a concert at Central Church featuring Riviera Sound - a local ladies choir who have enjoyed much musical success and have won many competitions since their formation. They presented a most enjoyable evening of music - including music from the Back Beach Boyz and The Miners - which everyone…
CHISH & FIPS HANBURY'S
Posted on: 11th February 2015
CHISH, FIPS ‘n SEA SHANTIES – WHAT A WHOPPER! An evening of ‘Chish , Fips’ and sea shanties raised a whopping £1250 for Torbay Hospital League of Friends £1.6 million Critical Care Unit Appeal. Dave Hanbury, owner of the award winning Hanbury’s fish and chip shop in Babbacombe donated his entire restaurant to host the…
HEARING AID
Posted on: 03rd February 2015
League donation means more accurate hearing test results for children South Devon babies and children now have access to a much improved hearing test system thanks to a generous donation of £6,450 from the Torbay Hospital League of Friends. The donation has enabled South Devon Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, which runs…
WAITROSE CUSTOMERS
Posted on: 02nd February 2015
WAITROSE CUSTOMERS HELP RAISE £353 FOR LEAGUE Waitrose customers played a big part in raising more than £350 for Torbay Hospital League of Friends in their quest to raise £1.6million to help equip the planned new Critical Care Unit at the hospital. Every customer who passes through the checkout is given a little green…
OLYMPIC EFFORT
Posted on: 01st February 2015
OLYMPIC-SIZED EFFORT FROM OFFICE PALS Ten carers and office workers from Torquay-based Somerset Care joined together to raise money for Torbay League of Friends by doing a sponsored Olympic torch walk. The torch was hand crafted by one off the staff. The walk started at the comnpany’s office on Teignmouth Road and they…
WOW AWARD
Posted on: 31st January 2015
LEAGUE VOLUNTEER CHRIS RECEIVES ‘WOW’ AWARD Torbay League of Friends volunteer Chris Evans has received a ‘Wow’ award from South Devon Healthcare Trust after the phlebotomy department described him as ‘a Godsend’. Chris’s normal duties involve working as a volunteer guide showing patients where to go for appointments.…
THIS IS CRITICAL LAUNCH
Posted on: 05th January 2015
An enjoyable Afternoon Tea was recently held at The Bayview Restaurant for League volunteers to launch the "This is Critical" appeal for the planned new Critical Care Unit. Joining them were representatives from hospital management and from the CCU. We were very pleased to welcome Palm FM Radio who have chosen us as their…
BIG NOISE CHORUS
Posted on: 05th January 2015
“Big Noise Chorus brings the house down” A packed St Matthias Church Torquay were treated to a wonderful evening as “Let it Be a Big Noisy Christmas” lived up to its name. The audience were brought to their feet as the Big Noise chorus performed a mix of popular songs and Christmas carols including the Queen favourite…
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