Impactful charity has been enhancing patient experience at Harrogate District Hospital for 60 years

”In the last year alone Friends of Harrogate Hospital has funded £35,480 worth of equipment for the hospital”

One of Harrogate’s most impactful charities is to mark its 60th anniversary with the opening of the new-look Friends Garden at Harrogate District Hospital.

The hard-working Friends of Harrogate Hospital was founded in 1966 to enhance the patient experience at the hospital..

A volunteer-led organisation with no paid staff or offices or overheads, the Friends have raised £2.4 million over the last 60 years to purchase equipment or facilities for Harrogate District Hospital and local outreach services to enhance the patient experience at Harrogate Hospital.

In the last year alone, Friends of Harrogate Hospital funded £35,480 worth of equipment for the hospital.

On Monday, October 26, Harrogate and Knaresborough MP Tom Gordon will do the honours at the official opening of the Friends Garden at Harrogate District Hospital.

Originally opened in 2004, the garden has been refurbished and transformed into a sensory garden, accessible to all.

As part of the charity’s 60th anniversary celebrations, there will be a special concert of Brass and Song at the West Park Centre at 7 Raglan Street, Harrogate on Saturday, October 31 at 7.30pm.

This special joint concert will feature Tewit Community Brass Band and Harrogate Male Voice Choir.

All tickets are £12 each. Under 16s are FREE if accompanied by an adult.