Thousands raised for Conquest25 MRI Scanner Appeal

Thousands of pounds have been donated to the Conquest25 MRI Scanner Appeal at a fundraising golf day and summer fair.
Marwick Gardens Fete in aid of the MRI Scanner Appeal for the Conquest Hospital. Photo by Roberts Photographic. SUS-171206-063815001Marwick Gardens Fete in aid of the MRI Scanner Appeal for the Conquest Hospital. Photo by Roberts Photographic. SUS-171206-063815001
Marwick Gardens Fete in aid of the MRI Scanner Appeal for the Conquest Hospital. Photo by Roberts Photographic. SUS-171206-063815001

Close to £4,000 was raised by golfers playing at the fundraiser in Sedlescombe last Friday. Sixteen teams enjoyed a themed Texas Scramble on a glorious sunny day. James Andrew and his team at Sedlescombe Golf Club organised the event with a Mexican theme including a Heuvos Rancheros breakfast and a Mexican BBQ to Texmex music performed by Stone Junction.

All the prizes and auction lots were donated or sponsored by local businesses P&S Electrical, Blackbrooks, Fusion, Fast print, Clive Vale Nursery, Gaby Hardwicke, Nortrade, Empress Coaches, Buckswood, Tesco Extra and Morrisons.

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A further £5,000 was raised for the appeal at this year’s Summer Fete in Markwick Gardens on Saturday.

Marwick Gardens Fete in aid of the MRI Scanner Appeal for the Conquest Hospital. Photo by Roberts Photographic. SUS-171206-063840001Marwick Gardens Fete in aid of the MRI Scanner Appeal for the Conquest Hospital. Photo by Roberts Photographic. SUS-171206-063840001
Marwick Gardens Fete in aid of the MRI Scanner Appeal for the Conquest Hospital. Photo by Roberts Photographic. SUS-171206-063840001

It was a spectacular day organised by Nadine, Jayne and Deidre along with the committee of the Friends of Conquest Hospital.

The crowds were treated to entertainment throughout the afternoon provided by 1066 Rockitmen guitarist and son Charlie, Family affair, Conquest Hospital Choir, Acromax, Tornado Twirls and Miss kimmy’s School of Dancing in an arena surrounded by a wide range of craft stalls and refreshments.

Lesley Apthorp, Consultant Radiologist, officially opened the fete on behalf of the Conquest Hospital and thanked everyone for coming, Markwick Gardens for their beautiful facilities and all those that had given up their time freely to make the day such a success.

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The Conquest25 MRI Scanner Appeal has been launched by the Friends of the Conquest Hospital with the aim of raising £1 million to fund a new, state-of-the-art MRI scanner for the hospital.

Marwick Gardens Fete in aid of the MRI Scanner Appeal for the Conquest Hospital. Photo by Roberts Photographic. SUS-171206-063852001Marwick Gardens Fete in aid of the MRI Scanner Appeal for the Conquest Hospital. Photo by Roberts Photographic. SUS-171206-063852001
Marwick Gardens Fete in aid of the MRI Scanner Appeal for the Conquest Hospital. Photo by Roberts Photographic. SUS-171206-063852001

To donate visit, https://mydonate.bt.com/charities/friendsoftheconquest
hospital or send a cheque to Conquest Scanner Appeal, PO Box 288, St Leonards, TN38 1JA.

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Summer fete in aid of Conquest25 MRI Scanner Appeal. Photo by Sid Saunders. SUS-170614-125824001Summer fete in aid of Conquest25 MRI Scanner Appeal. Photo by Sid Saunders. SUS-170614-125824001
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