AIREDALE Hospital’s first staff calendar featuring 13 of the best photos submitted by employees has now been produced to boost funds for the new Emergency Department.

It features impressive shots of local landscapes and an inspiring patient.

The project was funded through Airedale NHS Foundation Trust’s Staff Lottery.

Budding photographers across the trust were urged to put their creative talents to the test by taking part in a photo competition with a chance to win the top prize of £100. The final judging was done by employees.

Karen Dunwoodie, patient experience lead and one of the judges to select the 13 finalists, said: “This was a great opportunity for staff to make a visible difference to our hospital using photography.”

The calendars will be on sale for £5 in both hospital charity shops, the on-site hairdressers, employee wellbeing department, the education centre and the Telehealth Hub.

Call 01535 294546 or e-mail charitable.funds@anhst.nhs for more details about how to support the Emergency Department appeal.