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Frank James Hospital

The former Frank James Memorial Hospital is a Grade II listed building in East Cowes.

In 2012 members of the local community formed the Friends of Frank James with the aim of protecting and conserving the premises which has fallen derelict over the years. Ownership issues are complex, but discussions are moving forward with the Isle of Wight council to find viable solution.

Below are the articles that OnTheWight has published about the site and the efforts of locals..

5, March 2012·2 min read

Frank James Memorial Hospital: Guerilla Gardeners Get To Work

On Sunday a band of concerned Island residents sacrificed their Sunday lie-in and went to work on the weeds and brambles at Frank James Memorial Hospital. They hope to clear the overgrowth to make way for locally-grown produce and encourage the 11 joint-owners of the building to take responsibility for the building.

30, March 2012·1 min read

Frank James Hospital: Sunday Guerilla Gardening Gathering

All welcome to help continue clearing weeds and overgrowth at the Frank James Hospital in East Cowes on Sunday morning.

2, April 2012·1 min read

Another Successful Clearup At Frank James Hospital Grounds

More than twenty gave up their Sunday to help clear the grounds of the former Frank James Hospital in East Cowes.

27, April 2012·4 min read

Frank James Owner Invited To Sunday Clear-up Session

Friends of Frank James invite one of the owners to their clear-up session this Sunday. All welcome to take part.

30, April 2012·1 min read

A Wet But Busy Clear-up At Frank James Hospital

Another busy day of clearing for Friends of Frank James, despite the torrential rain!

8, June 2012·1 min read

Frank James Hospital: Documentary and Next Clear Up

Watch this great documentary by Josh Aitken about the Friends of Frank James and what they are trying to do. Another clear-up takes place this Sunday (10th), all are welcome to join in.

11, June 2012·1 min read

Frank James Hospital: Another Successful Day of Clearing

15 people gathered at Frank James Hospital yesterday to take part in the next clearance session. See the photos for the excellent results.

29, June 2012·1 min read

Guerilla Gardeners Back At The Frank James This Sunday

Sunday from 10am, volunteers will be back at Frank James Hospital, all welcome.

24, July 2012·1 min read

Frank James Hospital: Sunday Clear Up Session

Another clear up session on Sunday from 10am at the Frank James Hospital in East Cowes. All welcome.

25, August 2012·1 min read

Guerilla gardeners back at Frank James Hospital

All invited to go along and help out clearing the grounds of the former Frank James hospital on Sunday from 10am

14, September 2012·1 min read

Frank James Hospital: Another session this Sunday

Your chance to help improve the grounds of the Frank James Hospital

Frank James:

17, September 2012·1 min read

Frank James Hospital: Another successful clear-up

Civic minded residents (including many young people) spent yesterday afternoon down at the former Frank James Hospital, continuing the clear-up of the grounds.

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