St. Marks Hospital. AGM

Up early today – in bath before 5:30 and in Gillespies before 9 am. Load of washing up left from Board Meeting yesterday but only did cups and saucers as Sally came up and did all the glasses. Spent most of the morning on Ground Floor looking up Orders. Had hair done 2:30 - young trainee but did it well. Left 5:50 to go to St. Marks Hospital. Wore the bright Turquoise dress mum gave me – perfect match with the pretty necklace Mrs “W” brought back from Barbados for me. Very interesting AGM, we had a talk by Lady Bingley on “CARE”, I also spent some time talking with Lady Parkes and I also spoke to Hugh Chevalier who contacted me about the deaf patient I visited. Hugh leaves next week to go to Bristol University where he is to study English Lit. Had a lovely buffet – Quiche, Sausage Rolls, Sandwiches, Crisps, Peanuts etc., white wine and plenty of REAL coffee. Spent a bit of time looking at the various things made by patents. Very high standard, especially a beautifully embroidered tablecloth and Jacobean type embroidered cushion covers. One of the Doctors had a huge rug she’d made – enormous – with such intricate patterns – she said it took her six months to finish. They seemed very interested in the `Sign Language’ and I think I shall become more closely involved with this particular hospital. Left 8:30 and caught 9:04 train – and went straight to Megs arriving at about 9:20. She had a fresh cream doughnut and coffee waiting for me. Gosh! I am being spoiled today. Finally got home about 11pm and found the Summer Directive from Prof. Pocock of Sussex University waiting for me. When am I going to find the time to do al the reporting? Haven’t even made a start on the Spring Directive yet – nor the Forum stuff in the office – and the deadline for that is next week, so MUST get some info together shortly.

Grace Russ - 20th May 1982