Ceremony celebrating 100 years of Gosport War Memorial Hospital will take place this weekend

In 1921 Field Marshal Haig laid the foundation stone for the hospital and on April 28, 1923, the hospital was opened by the local MP, Sir John Davidson.

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Now, 100 years later, and in the NHS’s 75th year, Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust will mark the special anniversary by laying a commemorative stone. Dedications will be given by trust chair Lynne Hunt, Tim Davey, Captain of HMS Collingwood, and Colonel Brian Carter of the Royal Marines.Commemorative cakes will be issued to patients with a special programme which touches on highlights over the 100 years.

The event takes place from 12.45pm to 2pm.

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