They have helped with fundraising, in the coffee shop, at the main reception and clinic support
Two of the longest-serving volunteers at Newark Hospital have been recognised for their outstanding contributions. Sheila Clutterbuck, who is from Newark, and Jane Combes, from Balderton, have devoted 90 years to the hospital between them.
“We are so lucky to have Newark Hospital. It’s a fabulous hospital and I have recommended it many times to my friends and family. I would always recommend volunteering here too. It’s a lovely thing to do and it’s good to give back. They are a lovely bunch of people here, especially the people that look after us.”
Jane said: “It’s lovely being a volunteer. It gives you a lot of satisfaction knowing you’re helping people and helping the hospital. I love all of it. I work in all different departments - I just go wherever they want me. It’s a great hospital and we need people to use it more. I’ve been here a long time and there have been a lot of improvements. I’d encourage anyone to be a volunteer. You might give a lot, but you get a lot back.
As part of her role Bridget is often involved in the many improvements that are made to the hospital. A key donation was £1million from the Doughty Foundation which was used to extend the endoscopy suite named in honour of Mercia Doughty, a nurse who worked at the hospital. Bridget said: “We have been left large amounts before, but this one was particularly wonderful and was a big highlight for me.
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