May I wish all the managers and volunteers who work at the League of Friends shop and tea bar at Southlands Hospital a prosperous New Year.

I would like to thank them for all the work they do throughout the year, which I know is appreciated by patients, visitors and staff.

I would also like to thank everyone who uses the facilities because without your support the League would not be able to provide so much of the medical equipment used by the various teams throughout the hospital.

If you have any spare time and would like to join the happy band of volunteers and make a real impact, both for yourself and for patients, visitors and staff, call our shop manager on 01273 463679.

Malcolm Brett Chairman League of Friends Southlands Hospital