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SHE was known as the People’s Princess and today we can share special, treasured pictures of Diana, Princess of Wales visiting north Essex. The popular royal came to Colchester to open the Joan Tomkins day centre at St Helena Hospice on April 26, 1988. She captivated patients, hospice volunteers and staff, along with the hundreds gathered to catch a glimpse, as she smiled and shook hands with many. Big moment - Princess Diana arrives at St Helena Hospice, ready to step onto the red carpet leading to the Joan Tomkins day centre Among those in attendance was Robin Tomkins, the Frinton businessman who generously funded the day centre in memory of wife Joan. ....
The charity helps people face incurable illness and bereavement, supporting them and their families, friends and carers. It also helps children and adults who are facing bereavement, reaching out to members of our community and bringing comfort and relief to those who need it most. The hospice’s invaluable work - chronicled in pictures over the next four pages - is now being recorded in a special online archive. The historical record is being supported by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, thanks to National Lottery players. Support party - some of the hospice appeal committee at Myland Hall in October 1981. Pictured from left are Dr Elizabeth Hall, Mary Fairhead, Allan Crabtree, Joyce Brooks and Gladys Teagle ....