SPaRC Team@BTHFT (previously Chaplaincy)

Our Shared Memories event today. Thanks to ⁦@BTHFTCharity⁩, ⁦@NeonatalBTHFT⁩ and everyone else who contributed to support families who’ve experienced the loss of a child or baby. ⁦@BTHFT⁩ ⁦@karendawber⁩

Saturday 21st June the SPaRC Team with Neonatal, Maternity and Children’s services staff are hosting Shared Memories to support families who’ve experienced child or baby loss. 11am at Listening for Life Centre. ⁦@BTHFT⁩ ⁦⁦@karendawber⁩ ⁦@BTHFTCharity⁩

World Humanist Day celebrated on 21 June is about spreading awareness and understanding of Humanism. Visit our stall on the main concourse today @ BRI to learn more about its history and development. Lots of information and booklets to take away @BTHFT

Saturday 21st June is the longest day of the year, and astronomically the beginning of summer. Enjoy the sunshine, keep safe and drink lots of water! ⁦@BTHFT⁩ ⁦@karendawber⁩

Wishing our patients, families and communities a peaceful and blessed Eid Ul-Adha Mubarak. Thank you to all those working across @BTHFT today 🙏

This is Volunteers’ Week (2nd - 8th June). Thank you to all those who volunteer at BTHFT, giving such wonderful service to the Bradford community. Yesterday saw a thank you event at Bradford City stadium, led by ⁦@BTHFTVolunteers⁩. ⁦@BTHFT⁩ ⁦@karendawber⁩

Colleagues @BTHFT came together today at BRI to remember those who lost their lives and were injured in the Bradford City fire 40 years ago, and to give thanks to the #NHS and all those who responded. A poignant remembrance service led by @bthftSPaRCTeam @UniofBradford @_Sajaz

Today at 12.30pm we mark the 40th anniversary of the Bradford City fire in the reflection garden at BRI (near Gate 7 in front of Prospect Cottage). Please join us as we reflect and pause for a minute’s silence. @BTHFT @karendawber

Today is the Buddhist festival of Vesak. Buddhists are celebrating Buddha’s birthday. For some Buddhists this marks his enlightenment. Happy Vesak Day to all those celebrating! @BTHFT @karendawber

Very proud of my team, here are some of them advertising all of the things we do to support supervisors, assessors and educators and our amazing learners @bthft @BTHFTPracticeEd @BEaT_BTHFT

The Chapel is open @BTHFT for colleagues to pay their respects to Pope Frances a caring and compassionate leader. Our thoughts and prayers are with you 🙏

To everyone celebrating, Happy Easter! Today Christians celebrate Jesus risen from the dead. Alleluia! @BTHFT @karendawber

For Christians, today is Good Friday, remembering Jesus Christ crucified on a cross. ‘…by his wounds we are healed’ (Isaiah 53:5) @BTHFT @karendawber

#WhatEasterMeanstoMe Helen Wilson, Pharmacist: “Spending time with family and celebrating that Jesus died and rose again.” @BTHFT @karendawber

Come join us on the main concourse @BTHFT for our Easter service with our wonderful visiting choir 🙌

#WhatEasterMeanstoMe Jonathan Garside, Paediatrics says; “Good Friday changed everything. What looked like a defeat was the crowning moment in World history. Hope became a certainty. Jesus dealt with everything thing that separated us from God.” @BTHFT @karendawber

#WhatEasterMeanstoMe Terry Kershaw. Bank SPaRC Practitioner says; “As Christians we celebrate Christ's Resurrection and the defeating of death, thus fulfilling prophecy. This is a chief tenet of Christian belief. @BTHFT @karendawber

#WhatEasterMeanstoMe today Consultant Paediatrician Mat Matthai; “The stone was rolled away from the tomb, not to permit Jesus to come out but to enable the disciples to go in and see. Because He lives, we have hope for today and tomorrow!” @bthft @karendawber

For Christians, this is Holy Week (13 - 20th April). Remembering Jesus Christ’s death and rising to life. Join us for Holy Communion at BRI Chapel Wednesday 12.15-12.45. Thursday 12 - 1pm, Easter songs on the concourse led by Bradford Chorale. ⁦@BTHFT⁩ ⁦@karendawber⁩

Vaisakhi is a significant Sikh festival marking the establishment of the Khalsa Panth (community)by Guru Gobind Singh.A time of celebration and thanksgiving to mark the beginning of the harvest festival.Wishing our patients,families,colleagues & community Happy Vaisakhi @BTHFT