The gift of a new Yamaha piano from the Friends of Bexhill Hospital has enabled them to launch a series of recitals for patients and friends.

The inaugural recital was given this morning by Raya Humphreys, following a brief introduction by the Chaplain, Rev Neville Barnett, who stressed the importance of the arts in recovery.

The photograph shows Raya Humphreys with Cardiologist Dr Richard Wray and Bexhill Hospital chaplain the Rev Neville Barnett, who have been closely involved with the movement to provide Arts within Healthcare.

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The next recital will be on 18 October when Gabriel Barnett will play for us and in November there will be a recital by harpist Fiona Hosford. Close connections are being forged with local music schools and colleges to enable gifted young players to perform at the Irvine Unit over the next year.