On the first Thursday of every month in the busy foyer of Gosford Hospital it’s hard to miss the tables piled high with colourful hand-stitched quilts, soft winter blankets and cute baby toys.
Not to mention the variety of home-baked goodies tempting passers-by with about 150 containers’ worth of food.
These goods – along with beanies and tea cosies – are among the items lovingly produced and sold at Gosford Hospital by volunteers with Gosford Hospital Auxiliary every month.
Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch applauded the friendly atmosphere and enthusiastic fundraising efforts of the Auxiliary, which began in 1944.
“The Auxiliary’s efforts in raising valuable funds for medical and therapeutic equipment at Gosford Hospital are truly outstanding,” Tesch said.
“Their ongoing contributions make a real difference to patients, to families and to hospital staff.
“If you’re going to Gosford Hospital, it only takes a second to stop by the Auxiliary’s stall and say hello to the ladies.
“You might even take home something special and unique for a family member or friend.”
The Gosford Hospital Auxiliary is currently on the hunt for volunteers who add a variety of skillsets, spokesperson Brenda Hall said.
“We have skills such as sewing, knitting, quilting, but we also need people just to help man the stall, to come to meetings and to bring along a few fresh new ideas,” she said.
“Everybody’s welcome.”
The Gosford Hospital Auxiliary stall can be found in the Gosford Hospital foyer on the first Thursday of every month.
The Auxiliary meets on the third Thursday of every month.
Interested volunteers can contact the Gosford Hospital Auxiliary on 43202146 or email gosfordauxiliary@gmail.com
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Member for Gosford Liesl Tesch