His Royal Highness The Earl of Wessex Prince Edward will be coming to officially open the Seamoor Unit at North Devon District Hospital on Tuesday 29th September around 1.30pm. There will be space available outside of the unit for the public and staff to stand and watch the proceedings. Barnstaple Concert Band will be playing a selection of music to entertain the crowds whilst Prince Edward is inside the unit.
The Seamoor Unit was built from funds raised by the local communities within North Devon and grant making trusts. North Devon Cancer Care Centre Trust gave over £700k towards the cost of building the unit. The unit cost over £2.4m to build and was designed by local architect David Wilson.
Prince Edward will tour the unit and unveil a plaque on Tuesday 29 September.
Ian Roome, fundraising manager for the hospital charity, said he was delighted by the visit: “It will be a fantastic accolade for our community that a member of the Royal family will be coming here to North Devon District Hospital. Prince Edward will meet patients, hospital staff, builders, fundraisers and volunteers who played a major part in making the unit a reality. I sincerely thank all those people who have given to our appeal. The unit will continue to need donations for us to provide equipment and complimentary therapies which are over and above that which the NHS would provide. ”
The Trust launched the Chemotherapy Appeal in February 2011, with the aim of raising the £2.2million needed to build a new unit.
The North Devon Cancer Care Centre Trust (NDCCCT) contributed nearly a third of the funds – £700,000 – while the rest came courtesy of the fundraising efforts of individuals, organisations and businesses in North Devon and beyond.
Hello there,
What time will this event take place please?
Kind Regards
Hi Edward, Thank you for your message – we’d advise that all visitors arrive for this event around 1.10pm outside the Seamoor Unit where there will be space for guests. We look forward to seeing you on the day.