Category: November

We hope all our customers and supporters are looking forward to the winter in good health.

New members are always welcome, whether to contribute financially, to join our team of crafters or display a small selection of our wares.  Further details are given here on our  volunteering page.

The Friends of the Rosie Hospital are raising money to help make the Rosie a more comfortable environment for mothers and babies. So far in 2021 we have raised over £1,100.

We have taken part in some Virtual craft fairs this year. Our next one starts on 13th November on Facebook, the Christmas Virtual Craft Fair. We also feature in the Virtual Shop Local – East Anglia , the Bar Hill Support small businesses and the Virtual Shopping Market where you will find our products being showcased. Please share with your friends and family.

Our first actual in person stall will be as part of the Bar Hill Christmas Lights Switch On event 11am – 5pm on Saturday 27th November.

By using our online store you will be avoiding the crowded shops and keeping yourself 2m away from other shoppers. You can shop for new items here or donated items in our rosieinstitches2010 eBay charity store, and vintage knitting patterns on our facebook page. Please take a look at our extensive selection of jumpers and cardigans ideal to keep babies and children up to 4 years old toasty and warm through the autumn and winter.

Please also refer to our facebook page which is updated daily.

Shop on AmazonSmile, and Amazon donates to The Friends Of The Rosie Maternity Hospital Addenbrookes NHS Trust, at no cost to you.

Click on one of our affiliate store buttons on the right and a percentage of your purchase will come to The Friends of the Rosie Hospital. National Geographic for Kids – Save Over £16 on a Standard Subscription – 13 Print Issues a Year – Was £55.25, Now Just £39 – Save Over £10 on a Gift Subscription – 13 Print Issues a Year – Was £55.25, Now Just £45 – Save Over £35 with a School Subscription – Multiple Subscriptions from Just £20 –
Save up to 63% off the in-store price of £55.25 with a School Subscription! –  All School Subscriptions come with unlimited access to our online library of primary resources for use in class and as homework!

Aurelia London are offering their bestselling Brightening Eye Serum as a gift when you spend £100! Code: BRIGHTEYES with Free delivery on all UK & US orders! Click on Aurelia London’s link on the right.

Thank you to everyone for raising donations for Friends of the Rosie Hospital with #easyfundraising! If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s easy and completely FREE. 5,000 shops and sites will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to do your everyday online shopping – at no extra cost to you! Every donation you raise makes a difference to us so please sign up and share  easyfundraising  today. You can save and raise a donation of up to £37.50 for Friends of the Rosie Hospital when you use #easyfundraising to switch your car insurance. More Than, AA, MoneySupermarket, Direct Line and many more are offering big donations when you switch! Visit easyfundraising  when shopping with etsy and make a donation to The Friends of the Rosie from your purchase while supporting local small businesses.

New members are always welcome, whether to contribute financially, to join our team of knitters, provide transport for our volunteers or display a small selection of our wares. If you would like to donate some of your spare time while you are staying safe at home, pop over to our volunteering page for some ideas.

If you have been spending your lockdown spring cleaning, we are still welcoming donations of craft materials.
We need to find alternative storage space for the items we have for sale. If you have a garage or a shed that you are not making full use of would you consider letting it out to our charity.

Unfortunately, we are still unable to open our tea bar in Clinic 21 at The Rosie Hospital.

**** UPDATED COVID VISITING INFORMATION****

The Rosie Hospital moved to Stage 2.5 visiting restrictions from Tuesday 11th May. One named partner attendance supported during all maternity care elements. The Rosie Hospital Facebook Page

Thank you for your continued support

We hope all our friends and customers are still staying alert to stay safe during these unprecedented times.

By using our online store you will be avoiding the crowded shops and keeping yourself 2m away from other shoppers. You can shop for new items here or donated items in our rosieinstitches2010 eBay charity store, and vintage knitting patterns on our facebook page. Please take a look at our extensive selection of jumpers and cardigans ideal to keep babies and children up to 4 years old toasty and warm through the autumn and winter.

Please also refer to our facebook page which is updated daily.

While you are Christmas shopping online, you could be saving money and helping our fundraising for items for the mums and babies at the Rosie Hospital that the NHS cannot buy.

Shop on AmazonSmile, and Amazon donates to The Friends Of The Rosie Maternity Hospital Addenbrookes NHS Trust, at no cost to you.

Click on one of our affiliate store buttons on the right and a percentage of your purchase will come to The Friends of the Rosie Hospital. Save up to 25% off newsstand prices with a subscription with National Geographic Kids. Plus for a limited time only get a free Double-Sided Poster!. Aurelia Skincare are offering 40% Off their bestselling Miracle Cleanser and 25% Off the Night Time Repair Collection and Free Stocking Filler worth £64 with every order!

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Thank you to everyone for raising donations for Friends of the Rosie Hospital with #easyfundraising! If you haven’t signed up yet, it’s easy and completely FREE. 4,400 shop notonthehighstreet, Pandora, Harvey Nichols, Argos and many more are offering increased donations on many top ranges and sites will donate to us when you use easyfundraising to do your Christmas online shopping – at no extra cost to you! Every donation you raise makes a difference to us so please sign up and share today.

All you need to do is:

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2. Every time you shop online, go to easyfundraising first to find the site you want and start shopping.

3. After you’ve checked out, the retailer will make a donation to Friends of the Rosie Hospital, Cambridge, England at no extra cost to you whatsoever!

From car insurance to broadband or your energy provider, there are so many ways to save on your bills AND raise more free donations. There are no catches or hidden charges and Friends of the Rosie Hospital, Cambridge, England will be really grateful for your donations.

For every new supporter who registers to support Friends of the Rosie Hospital, Cambridge, England on easyfundraising we will recieve a £5 bonus donation.

With your help in 2020 we have raised over £3,800 for the mums and babies at The Rosie Hospital.

If you would like to donate some of your spare time while you are staying safe at home, pop over to our volunteering page for some ideas.

If you have been spending your lockdown spring cleaning, we are still welcoming donations of craft materials.
We need to find alternative storage space for the items we have for sale. If you have a garage or a shed that you are not making full use of would you consider letting it out to our charity.

Unfortunately, we are still unable to open our tea bar in Clinic 21 at The Rosie Hospital.

**** UPDATED COVID VISITING INFORMATION****

Restrictions put in place are being reconsidered. Some are being lifted but other areas may remain with visiting restrictions in place as the priority has to be the safety of patients.

All other visiting will stop – this is to include all inpatient areas, including the Antenatal and postnatal ward. The Rosie Hospital Facebook Page

Thank you for your support.