The First World War hospital past of one of Exeter’s landmark buildings and the contribution of doctors and nurses who worked there will be commemorated.
Reed Hall, then called Streatham Hall, housed injured soldiers between 1917 and 1919. It was one of the city’s seven temporary wartime treatment centres for troops.
Experts have uncovered incredible first-hand accounts from those accommodated in the hospitals, as well as medical staff who worked there. Now a heritage plaque will be installed on Reed Hall to mark this history.
Come and join former MP, novelist and star of BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing Ann Widdecombe on Thursday 21st September at 1.30pm at Reed Hall in Exeter. Ann will be regaling the audience with tales about her life and career, including her time on Strictly and of course her 15 years as patron of the charity Safe Haven for Donkeys in the Holy Land which cares for donkeys in desperate need in Israel and Palestine. Ann will also be signing copies of her books and there will also be a raffle. All proceeds will go to Safe Haven (charity 1083468). Tickets at just £25 to include afternoon tea are...
An evening of Tango and Salsa dance organised by a local nurse has raised £2,000 for Hospiscare.
More than 60 dance enthusiasts attended the Latin dance event, held at Reed Hall, Exeter University, which featured dance demonstrations, lessons and a live tango orchestra.
The evening was organised by nurse Mo Ross in memory of her sister, Geraldine Privett, who received Hospiscare after being diagnosed with a terminal illness in 2012. Geraldine was a ward clerk at Whipton Hospital up until her illness started.
Mo said: “My sister was diagnosed in May 2012, her first...
