News and Events

The Friends of Holy Cross Hospital Newsletter

Issue 22, March 2010
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The AGM of the Friends of Holy Cross Hospital was held on Tuesday 20th April 2010. Click to download the minutes

Senses Garden Opening - 30 April 2010

TV presenter and gardening expert Pippa Greenwood officially opened the new Senses Garden. This will be an important resource for patients and their families and provides variation on normal sights, sounds, smells and sensations. The garden provides opportunites to assess the patients' responses in a pleasing and friendly environment and was generously funded by the Friends of Holy Cross Hospital together with other donors.

Haslemere Charter Fair - 3 May 2010

The Charter Fair, Haslemere’s bi-annual festival, provides a great opportunity for local charities to present information to the public and seek support for the good work they do.

This year’s Fair was as busy as ever and Holy Cross Hospital joined forces with the Friends of Holy Cross to provide a stand that attracted plenty of attention. The Friends had a well-stocked cake stall that was completely sold out by mid-afternoon.

A physio gives a hand massage at the stall

A team from the Hospital’s Physiotherapy Centre provided free hand-massages for anyone who expressed an interest and distributed the Centre’s brochure to passers-by. As a result, a great many people obtained information about the new services at Holy Cross, whether for themselves or their families and friends.

All those who worked hard on the stall agreed that it had been a very successful event and well worth the effort.

Golf Day - 16 September 2010

The annual Golf Day in aid of Holy Cross Hospital will take place on 16 September 2010.

Waverley Design Awards 2009

For the first time ever, the Waverley Design Awards 2009 asked the public to get involved and vote for their favourite building. The new Physiotherapy Centre won 3 awards including the People's Choice Award, the Sustainable Design & Construction Award (sponsored by WWF-UK) and the New Building Award (Non-Residential). Our thanks to everyone who sent in a nomination for us and for all the wonderful messages about our new building that were read out at the ceremony.

Boxing Day Fun Run 2009

The traditional three-and-a-half mile Boxing Day Fun Run took place in 2009. The run was organised by local businessman Matt Dellar from Active Presentation Services. The 2009 Boxing Day Fun Run raised £2,000 for Holy Cross Hospital, which will be used to start the fundraising for a new project that is in the early stages of development.

Official Opening of the Physiotherapy Centre

On 17 July 2009 the Physiotherapy Centre at Holy Cross Hospital was officially opened by the Right Reverend Kieran Conry, Bishop of Arundel and Brighton. Over 90 guests attended the event and the Bishop paid tribute to the vision of the Sisters and their work in achieving their long-standing dream of a hyrdotherapy pool.

Day trips to Selsey

Throughout the first week of each month from spring to October, a group sets off from the Hospital for a at the seafront cottage provided by the Daughters of the Cross. Each group comprises three patients, plus volunteers and nursing staff. After arrival a walk along the seafront precedes lunch. Further walks may take place afterwards in order to work up an appetite for tea before making the return journey.

This excursion provides our patients, their families and friends the opportunity to spend a day outside the hospital in an environment that is informal and welcoming. Families can share their experiences with each other to draw strength and provide support. These trips would not take place without the time and effort contributed by our volunteers, who act as drivers and helpers throughout the day.