Star actress presents first Think Green award

Felicity Kendal has announced the winner of Cambridge University Hospitals’ first Think Green awards.

The actress, who rose to fame in hit BBC sitcom The Good Life, was the special guest at a presentation ceremony on Friday 4 December.

Think Green is the name of a sustainable future programme at CUH, home to Addenbrooke’s and the Rosie hospitals. Thinking green is all about saving money, being responsible and helping to reduce damage to the environment. Think Green highlights these issues among staff, while energy-saving technology, such as energy efficient lights, low flush toilets and renewable energy units have been installed throughout the trust.

Felicity Kendal, currently starring in Mrs Warren’s Profession at Cambridge Arts Theatre, said: “Think Green is a wonderful idea and I’m delighted to be able to show my support for it. There were a number of great ideas put forward for these awards, which really highlights how keen staff are to do their bit for the environment.”

Neonatal Intensive Care Unit are the first Think Green award winners for a sustainable ward project. A Think Green team was formed, looking at recycling, travel, energy and procurement in the department to make carbon and cost savings. They receive a framed certificate and a cherry blossom tree, which will be planted near the entrance to the hospital site.

Katarina McCartney, sustainability manager at CUH, said: “This is the first year of the Think Green awards and the departments who submitted entries displayed innovation and a clear understanding of the importance of developing our clinical and administrative practices in as sustainable and resourceful way as possible.”

Felicity Kendal helps Neil Redwood, gardener, plant a new tree in the grounds of Addenbrooke’s Hospital watched on by, from left, Liz Hopkin, Neonatal Intensive Care Co-ordinator, and staff nurses Habby Hathiramani and Anne Braddick. The NICU team are the winners of the first Think Green award at Addenbrooke's.

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