The great cuppa made by these three dedicated tea ladies helped them raise £1,600 for Basildon Hospital.

The cash, taken at their hospital tea bar, will go towards the latest batch of equipment, worth £19,400, presented by the League of Friends.

Hospital boost - Sylvia Parodi, Chris Harrington and Rose Gill with the cheque for £1,600 Picture: TERENCE BUNCH

It includes seven portable hearing loop systems for the main reception area, a hoist for the renal dialysis unit and a range of monitors.

Sylvia Parodi, Rose Gill and Chris Harrington - the longest-serving member of the tea bar staff with 23 years service - were delighted to hand over the cheque.

Published Monday October 28, 2002

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