Bingo evening raises £1,300 for Withybush

Pictured above from left to right: Mandi Tshuma-Hove, Staff Nurse; Joanne Scott; Lynette Herritty, Senior Sister; Deb Davies, Health Care Support Worker, and Sophie Barrett, Health Care Support Worker

Joanne Scott and her mother, Raydene, organised a bingo evening and raised a fantastic £1,300 for Ward 10 at Withybush Hospital.

The bingo evening, which was held in the Black Rabbit Club in Pembroke, was organised as a thank you for the fantastic support and treatment provided by the ward to Joanne’s sister, Lisa.

Joanne said: “The bingo night went really well, 80 people attended, we even had to turn people away! 60 prizes were donated by local shops, businesses, family and friends.

“I want to say a huge thank you to Shelley, Mike, all the local shops, businesses and our family and friends for supporting the event. I also want to say a special thanks to my Mum, Dad, Lisa and Sarah for helping on the night.

“We chose causes that are close to our hearts and wanted to do something to help others in our position. Thank you to everyone that helped us raise this fantastic amount.”

Lynette Herritty, Senior Sister, said: “From all of the staff on Ward 10 a big thank you to Joanne, Raydene and everyone who supported the bingo night.

“Thanks for all your time and effort to help raise an incredible amount for the ward. It will make such a difference to our patients and their families.”

Nicola Llewelyn, Head of Hywel Dda Health Charities, the official charity of Hywel Dda University Health Board, said: “The support of our local communities enables us to provide services over and above what the NHS can provide in the three counties of Hywel Dda and we are extremely grateful for every donation we receive.”