As the weeks pass I continue to observe and experience new things (at Royal Stoke and County Hospitals) which I hope you find both interesting and encouraging. Even with the huge additional expenditure incurred because of the pandemic, standards continue to improve – wards are being redecorated and improved both when empty and (most considerately)...
Christ Church Magazine January 2022 I could have gone for the “out with the old, in with the new” or “new year new leaf”. Maybe a motto text to be stuck on the pin board? Then again, I could go for the article that reflects on the past year’s events and attempts to foresee the...
We tend to be a little suspicious of our imaginations! However imagination is God’s gift to us and is as much part of us as our natural appetite. Just like our desire and need for food we can misuse our imaginations or use them to foster proper growth. Jesus encouraged his listeners to use their...
Advent Windows Map 2021 A warm welcome to all… To this, our 12th year of the Christ Church, Stone, Community Advent Calendar. We are excited and ready to see all the wonderful Advent Window displays this year and look forward to meeting everyone who is able to join in with this year’s event. This year...
My recent visits to both County and Royal Stoke Hospitals have resulted in some new experiences. At County some of my time has been spent promoting the new ‘Home from Home Room’ which I have written about in earlier Hospital Notes. Interest in this room is increasing and one week I was involved in collecting...