Tag Archives: Hospital

Behind the holiday island: The refugee crisis and the future for healthcare on Leros

Posted on June 3, 2020 by Lynne

     Pandeli Harbour, Leros Here is the second part of the interview with my friend, Takis Varnas, who works as a nurse on Leros in the Dodecanese islands. I am indebted to him for his practical help and advice … Continue reading →

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Behind the holiday island: Leros as seen by Takis Varnas

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Lynne

Apart from the beauty of the island of Leros, Martyn and I return year after year because of the friends we have made there. We have known Takis Varnas and his family the longest. They have all helped me one … Continue reading →

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Break a leg…

Posted on May 27, 2019 by Lynne

Break a leg. As most of us know, it’s a theatrical term wishing a performer good luck. But where did that phrase come from? One theory is that it relates to John Wilkes Booth, the actor who played his most … Continue reading →

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Writer challenge: Pride comes before a fall. Up to 300 words.

Posted on August 30, 2015 by Lynne

I am to have an operation shortly and went to the pre-op. assessment recently. The nurse conducting it remarked on the coincidence that we both had the same birthday. “Not the same year, too?” I asked. “Oh no, I’m five … Continue reading →

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Art in the new Guildford Mental Health Hospital

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Lynne

As Healing Arts Manager for Surrey and Borders I work with the Property Development Team to provide healing environments. As Art Co-ordinator for the new mental health hospital planned for Farnham Road in Guildford I have recently been engaged in … Continue reading →

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