Full of Care

President Patsy Paton welcomed Jackie Johnston, fundraising manager for Marie Curie Cancer Care.

Jackie talked about the work of the Marie Curie nurses, who care for those nearing the end of their earthly life and seeing out their final days in the familiar surroundings of their own home. She explained that the nurses tend to take on night time care to relieve family members for a night’s rest.

Jackie told the audience that 70% of Marie Curie Cancer Care funding comes from the public, with the greater part of that coming through collection boxes and thrift shops.

Gloria Mitchell thanked Jackie for her enlightening talk and for answering the many questions from the floor.

Tea hostesses were Gloria Mitchell and Valerie McAlister.

Competitions -

Easter cupcakes – 1, Susan McLaren, 2, Patsy Paton, 3, Moira Ronan.
Small bowl of crocus – 1, Caroline Lang, 2, Pat Harrow, 3, Margaret Mackie.
Flower of the month – 1, Patsy Paton, 2, Pat Harrow, 3, Margaret Mackie.

Thanks to Susan, Pat and Ella for their joint effort on reporting and photographing the evening in the unavoidable absence of the Press Secretary.

REMINDER - Co-operative and Committee meetings at Patsy's  Wednesday 13th March 7.30 pm