Alfred Bean Hospital Open Day audio cassette

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Alfred Bean Hospital Open Day audio cassette

Includes speech by Lady Halifax, Duchess of Kent, and carol service. Duration: 16 mins 20 sec. Timing: (0:08) Speech by Mrs Hawtry regarding the opening of the Macmillan Cancer Day Unit by Her Royal Highness, Lady Halifax, the Duchess of Kent. (0:44) Thanks to the fundraising team which was led by Lord Halifax and Lady Halifax. (1:45) Speaker changes, explanation about how the Day Unit was funded. Originally the appeal was for £85,000 for a second Macmillan Nurse, the appeal raised £147,000 in conjunction with the NHS. (3:59) The Duchess of Kent unveils a plaque. (4:07) The Duchess of Kent makes a speech about her backing for the Macmillan organisation. (5:32) The Duchess of Kent talks about the importance of courage to being ill, to care, and the courage of medical staff. (7:40) A clergyman begins to take a Dedication Service. Refers to the order of service, the carols and the act of dedication. (8:30) Prayer of thanks. (9:29) Reading from the 'Gospel according to Matthew'. (9:54) The Dedication. (10:41) 'Silent Night' carol singing. (12:59) A further prayer. (13:23) 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' carol singing. (16:17) A 'Time of Silence' for those who benefit from the work of Macmillan nurses. Public access copy available on Preservica: https://eastriding.access.preservica.com/ (Search 'DDX1163/4/3')

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Finding Aid: DDX1163/4/3

Title: Alfred Bean Hospital Open Day audio cassette

Repository: East Riding of Yorkshire Archives and Local Studies (UK47)

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Description: Includes speech by Lady Halifax, Duchess of Kent, and carol service.Duration: 16 mins 20 sec.Timing: (0:08) Speech by Mrs Hawtry regarding the opening of the Macmillan Cancer Day Unit by Her Royal Highness, Lady Halifax, the Duchess of Kent.(0:44) Thanks to the fundraising team which was led by Lord Halifax and Lady Halifax.(1:45) Speaker changes, explanation about how the Day Unit was funded. Originally the appeal was for £85,000 for a second Macmillan Nurse, the appeal raised £147,000 in conjunction with the NHS.(3:59) The Duchess of Kent unveils a plaque.(4:07) The Duchess of Kent makes a speech about her backing for the Macmillan organisation.(5:32) The Duchess of Kent talks about the importance of courage to being ill, to care, and the courage of medical staff.(7:40) A clergyman begins to take a Dedication Service. Refers to the order of service, the carols and the act of dedication.(8:30) Prayer of thanks.(9:29) Reading from the 'Gospel according to Matthew'.(9:54) The Dedication.(10:41) 'Silent Night' carol singing.(12:59) A further prayer.(13:23) 'O Little Town of Bethlehem' carol singing.(16:17) A 'Time of Silence' for those who benefit from the work of Macmillan nurses.Public access copy available on Preservica: https://eastriding.access.preservica.com/(Search 'DDX1163/4/3')

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DDX1163-4-3 ALFRED BEAN HOSPITAL OPEN DAY