The Flower Arrangers had unexpected help this year when removing the Christmas decorations.  A young Paratrooper visiting from Wiltshire approached us and offered to help with the dismantling and packing away of the trees and decorations. He helped with such a cheerful enthusiasm and speed the job was finished in record time. He left six [...]

The League of Friends would like to thank all its volunteers and members for all their support in 2011 and wishes everyone a very Happy New Year.

The November edition of the League of Friends Newsletter is now availble to download from the “Newsletter”  menu pick under the “News” tab. Why wait for the postie to bring it, read it now! Click the image below.

The 2011 CHRISTMAS FAYRE Will be held on SATURDAY 3rd DECEMBER in the COFFEE SHOP from 1:00pm. until 4:30pm. The raffle will be drawn at 4:00pm.    This is one of our major fund raising events so do please come along and support us. There will be various stalls for you to enjoy.

Sadly, last week we lost another stalwart of the League of Friends, Norman Wiley. For many years Norman was a regular in the Coffee Shop on Monday mornings and was also present at many other events, including the Summer Fete helping out on the refreshments stall. Norman also started the Stamp Appeal in 1995 and [...]

The September edition of the League of Friends Newsletter is now availble to download from the “Newsletter”  menu pick under the “News” tab. Why wait for the postie to bring it, read it now!

  Will be held on Tuesday 8th November at 7.00pm for 7.30pm In the EDUCATION CENTRE on the 1st floor of the hospital  Refreshments will be served in the Coffee Shop at 7.00pm. There will be a short meeting to show how our income has been used to provide facilities to be followed by an [...]

As reported elsewhere, this year sees the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Leaue of Friends. We have also just had one of the volunteers pass onto us a file of papers, newletters, programmes and other items collected over years of working with the League of Friends. This has triggered the thought that with [...]

We were sad to hear of the sudden death of Maurice Powell on Friday 26th August while on holiday. He had about 20 years of being a valuable volunteer and then a Trustee of the League of Friends but retired this year with ill health. For many years as a volunteer and then a Committee [...]

25 years ago,  when it was decided to build the new General hospital in Redditch, the “Friends” of Smallwood Hospital  decided to  form the “League of Friends” at the new Alexandra Hospital. Since then the League of Friends has raised millions of pounds to support the hospital, its staff and of course the patients. So this years, 2011, [...]

   The League of Friends has received news of the death of one of its stalwart volunteers, John Richards, who passed away suddenly at home. John was a regular on the Monday morning Coffee Shop team and will be sadly missed especially by them. Our thoughts are with his wife Jean and family.  

The May 2011 Newsletter is now on-line and available for Download – See “News” tab on the web site. Many thanks to Bob Beard for his stirling work in producing another informative edition. If you have news, a story of other information you think will interest the LoF Friends and Volunteers, please send it to [...]

 ”You’ve watched the event, now join the party!” On Saturday 30th April at 11:00 onwards the League of Friends will be holding a Street Party to celebrate the Royal Wedding of Prince William and Catherine Middleton.  The party takes place in the Coffee Shop and will include a Lucky Dip, Tombola, Quiz and Childrens Colouring Corner [...]

The  Hospital Executive have requested that the League of Friends organised Sales Tables cease as from 1st April due to Health & Safety and Infection Control risks. We have no alternative but to comply with this request. For more deatils please contact  The League of Friends office.

First the good news, the League of Friends has a new Treasurer, Alan Pacey, welcome and good luck for the future. Now the bad news, the end of an era with the departure of Jill Smith. Jill has sent the following message of thanks to all her friends at the League of Friends. .   [...]

Partly due to the inclement weather in December and an increase in sales the League’s library shelves are completely bare. We desperately need to restock to enable us to offer this service to patients and visitors alike. If you have any books in good condition that you want to dispose of the League will be happy to [...]

The May edition of the League of Friends Newsletter has been published and should be popping through your letterbox any day now.   Once again Bob Beard has done a grand job in collecting together all the news about the LoF over the last few months and producing another colourful edition. As always, Bob is now [...]

The League for Friends are pleased to announce the appointment of two new Trustees, Ray Hinckley and Rosemary Dixon. In welcoming them to the committee we also thank them very much for stepping forward to give their time and expertise is support of our activities. We are always looking for new members, volunteers and trustees to join us and [...]

  Vacancy for a Treasurer  The League of Friends has a Vacancy for a Treasurer.  After many years of service Jill Smith is looking to put her feet up so can you fill her shoes?  If you think you have what it takes or want to find out more, please contact the LoF office on [...]

A reported 141 volunteers packed into the Barley Mow at Studley today for a “Thank you” Christmas meal sponored by the League of Friends Trustees.  With a full car park and tables in short supply two carvers were on hand to serve the hungy hordes and soon everyone was enjoying a traditional roast of Beef, [...]

The November newsletter will be dropping though your letter box any day now. If you can’t wait, remember you can down load a copy from the League of Friends web site. Go to  http://www.lof-alex.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/Newsletter/Newsletter-2010-Nov.pdf

The League of Friends need a volunteer to look after the quadrangle garden. Could you spare a couple of hours a week to keep it looking tidy OR do you know someone who may be interested? To find out more please call at the League’s office opposite the Coffee Shop or telephone 01527 512009.

The AGM of the League of Friends of Alexandra Hospital was held on Tuesday 9th November. As well as reports from the Chairman & Treasurer the meeting was pleased that the Mayor of Redditch, Kath Banks, was able to attend and address the meeing. When the formal business was concluded, Heather Gentry, the Senior Nurse [...]

It was with great sadness that we learned of the recent death of Colin Kershaw. Colin was a longstanding member, volunteer and trustee of the League of Friends and his input & enthusiasm will be sorely missed. His input and support of the summer fete for many years was a key factor in the success [...]

In 2009 over £149,000 was spent by the League of Friends in support of the Hospital. In addition to part funding the refurbishment of the main entrance,  in 2010 we continue to purchase items in support of the hospital, its staff and the patients. Visit our website at www.lof-alex.co.uk  then under the “About Us” tab [...]