Friarage shop manager Tony joins our board of trustees!

Friends of the Friarage staff and volunteers said a heartfelt farewell to our Friarage Hospital shop manager, Tony Young last week as he stepped down from his role. Tony brought a wealth of knowledge, positivity and enthusiasm to the shop which...

Friends of the Friarage celebrating after reaching £200,000 target

WE'VE DONE IT! We are delighted to share that after an almost 18-month fundraising appeal we have reached our target of £200,000 and we can finally achieve the goal of bringing vitreo-retinal eye surgery treatment to the Friarage...

Generous £1,000 donation from Hunton Steam Gathering

We recently caught up with some of the committee members from Hunton Steam Gathering to thank them for their very generous donation of £1,000 towards our Eye Appeal. We were over the moon when they got in touch to let us know that...

Friarage tapestry restored and refreshed!

The large and colourful tapestry which hangs above the doors of the main entrance at the Friarage has recently undergone restorative cleaning thanks to funding from Friends of the Friarage, ensuring it is fit to be enjoyed for many more years to...

Friends of the Friarage visit new Friarage Surgical Centre

The £35m development is due to open at the Friarage in June!

Friends of the Friarage staff and trustees were honoured to be given a preview of the new Friarage Surgical Centre last week. The fantastic new £35m complex at the hospital is due to open on the 12th June, with patients scheduled for...