Rachael Maskell MP cutting one of the 70th birthday cakes
As a joint effort between Defend Our NHS York and Mental Health Action York there was a 70th birthday party for our National Health Service at the York Hospital Social Club on White Cross Road, Haxby Road, York on Friday 29th June 2018 from 7:30 until 11 pm. Much of the effort was down to Gwen Vardigans, who had brought out of retirement and from their various new homes the band “Reason Breeds Monsters” to play their particular brand of protest music, along with singer/songwriter Bill Eadson. Tesco and Asda in the city had helped with providing the cakes, balloons and tablecloths.
Rachael Maskell MP made an impassioned speech, cut the two birthday cakes and circulated amongst the tables to speak to those attending. She stated that she had a double reason to celebrate on the 5th July as it was her birthday too, as well as being personally thankful for the NHS.
The evening was a success with a contribution being made to the York Hospital Charity, along with a needed boost to Defend Our NHS York funds
Defend our NHS York 