Where a friendly smile awaits you.
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What we do
Solidarity and support
A first class accessible venue
Alford War Memorial Hall is located in Alford, Lincolnshire.
Alford War Memorial Hall consists of a large bright and airy function room, side room, well equipped kitchen with serving hatch, foyer and toilets.
It also has a fully functioning sterile clean clinic, which is used by various NHS teams to deliver clinics to the Alford Community.
Alford Day Centre Integration instead of exclusion
Supporting the Alford community is at the heart of everything we do and we pride ourselves on being totally inclusive and accessible for all.
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Alford War Memorial Hall is home to the Alford Day Centre.
The Day centre is led by a team of dedicated volunteers. A friendly face and refreshments are available, so you can be sure to make new friends and meet with old ones, in a safe and welcoming environment.
Alford War Memorial Hall is decorated in bright and cheery colours, with a selection of high and low chairs available, making it a pleasant venue for this highly popular day centre.
"The Day Centre has been my lifeline for many years. I always feel so much better in myself, when I have been. Everyone feels like family and it's like coming home!"
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Home to Alford Dementia Support Group
Our volunteers are always there to lend a hand.
Alford Dementia Support Group provides advice and support for those living with Dementia. The group meets on the first and third Wednesday or every month.
Sessions start at 10am until 12 noon.
Tea and coffee is available.
The group provides an opportunity to join in activities, watch films, play games with people who understand what you are going through as a sufferer or as someone who cares for someone with Dementia.
Participation is entirely your choice and you are more than welcome to come along, sit and observe if you don't feel like joining in.
All the volunteers understand Dementia, and the impact it has on people's lives. Many have or are living through it with a loved one.
The Dementia Support Group looks forward to welcoming you.
If you would like further information on the Alford Dementia Support Group, please click the button below and fill in your details. A member of the team will get back to you.
Alternatively, you can telephone 01507 463262
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How it all began.
Friends of Alford Hospital
In 1950 the Friends of Alford Hospital was formed to buy equipment for Alford Hospital, that was not available on the NHS. The Friends of Alford Hospital became a charity in it's own right in 1985.
The original Trustees of the charity, worked tirelessly to ensure that the community of Alford, had access to clinics and equipment, transport to and from Alford was troublesome to say the least, and so fundraising took place regularly to ensure that money would not be a barrier to providing the services required.
Unfortunately, Cottage and small hospitals were being shut down throughout England and the trustees found themselves, along with their volunteers and members of the Alford Community, campaigning and petitioning to keep their local Hospital.
The Friends of Alford Hospital fought a long and sustained campaign but in September 1990 Alford Hospital closed it's door for the final time. The building was sold for less than £100,000 and has been turned into flats. However, the Memorial Hospital inscription is still visible today.
The War Memorial Hall
The new modern building was opened by on January 7th 1994 by Councillor Michael Kennedy of East Lindsey. The Hall was built in the style of an old school, in a conservation area of Alford. The Alford War Memorial Hall is solely owned by the Friends of Alford Alford and is run entirely on donations and grants.
Many of the original Trustees are still involved in the running of the Hall, along with second generations of the same families. The dedication of everyone involved in Alford War Memorial Hall, the Friends of Alford Hospital and the service they provide to the community is something that we all feel extremely proud about.
In 1950 the Friends of Alford Hospital was formed to buy equipment for Alford Hospital, that was not available on the NHS. The Friends of Alford Hospital became a charity in it's own right in 1985.
The original Trustees of the charity, worked tirelessly to ensure that the community of Alford, had access to clinics and equipment, transport to and from Alford was troublesome to say the least, and so fundraising took place regularly to ensure that money would not be a barrier to providing the services required.
Unfortunately, Cottage and small hospitals were being shut down throughout England and the trustees found themselves, along with their volunteers and members of the Alford Community, campaigning and petitioning to keep their local Hospital.
The Friends of Alford Hospital fought a long and sustained campaign but in September 1990 Alford Hospital closed it's door for the final time. The building was sold for less than £100,000 and has been turned into flats. However, the Memorial Hospital inscription is still visible today.
The War Memorial Hall
The new modern building was opened by on January 7th 1994 by Councillor Michael Kennedy of East Lindsey. The Hall was built in the style of an old school, in a conservation area of Alford. The Alford War Memorial Hall is solely owned by the Friends of Alford Alford and is run entirely on donations and grants.
Many of the original Trustees are still involved in the running of the Hall, along with second generations of the same families. The dedication of everyone involved in Alford War Memorial Hall, the Friends of Alford Hospital and the service they provide to the community is something that we all feel extremely proud about.
Private Hire
The Alford War Memorial Hall can be hired out for certain gatherings, which match the ethos of our constitution.
To find out more, please get in touch.
Bladder Scanner
Friends of Alford Hospital are currently raising funds to purchase a Bladder scanner. This valuable item of equipment costs in the region of £7,000 but will help to save many lives. If you would like to donate towards the Bladder scanner, please get in touch. Every penny helps.
Meals on Wheels
If you require Meals on wheels, please get in touch and we will be delighted to explain your local options.
Clinics
Alford Memorial Hall has a dedicated Sterile, Clean Clinic, which can be hired by local doctors, the NHS and Primary Health Care, to offer medical clinics. To find out more information, please complete the form on the contact page and we will get back to you as soon as possible.
