TODAY we can bring you more memories of a special royal visit to Colchester. April 11, 1986 marked 35 years since Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother visited Colchester to open the inpatient unit at St Helena Hospice. She gave a short speech to the gathered crowd, made up of volunteers, staff and invited guests, before unveiling a plaque to commemorate the day. The royal visitor toured the inpatient unit to look at the facilities and spoke with patients, staff and volunteers. Stories of people involved with St Helena Hospice at its beginning are being recorded and preserved, along with historic photos and film clips, for an exhibition and an online archive project supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players.
THIS month marks a special anniversary and eagerly-anticipated royal visit for one of the most invaluable charities in north Essex. St Helena Hospice helps people face incurable illness and bereavement, supporting them and their families, friends and carers. April 11, 1986 marked 35 years since Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother visited Colchester to open the inpatient unit in north-east Essex.
Standing to attention - Dr Elizabeth Hall, one of the hospice’s founders and first medical director, and matron Jenny Wayte introduce the royal visitor to some of their nursing team She gave a short speech to the gathered crowd, made up of volunteers, staff and invited guests, before unveiling a plaque to commemorate the day.
THIS month marks a special anniversary and eagerly-anticipated royal visit for one of the most invaluable charities in north Essex. St Helena Hospice helps people face incurable illness and bereavement, supporting them and their families, friends and carers. April 11, 1986 marked 35 years since Queen Elizabeth The Queen Mother visited Colchester to open the inpatient unit in north-east Essex.
Standing to attention - Dr Elizabeth Hall, one of the hospice’s founders and first medical director, and matron Jenny Wayte introduce the royal visitor to some of their nursing team She gave a short speech to the gathered crowd, made up of volunteers, staff and invited guests, before unveiling a plaque to commemorate the day.