It's the most wonderful time of the year...and we have lots of festive fun to help spread some Christmas cheer!
Our advent winners
| Advent Day | Prize | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| Day 1 | Barbour Coat, kindly donated by The Barbour Foundation | Jeanette Wardle, Clinical Team Manager, Coalfields CIT |
| Day 2 |
Lunch for two at Si King's takeaway, Propa (Sheepfolds), worth £24, courtesy of Serve and Protect Credit Union. |
Sophie Potter, HR Advisor |
| Day 3 |
£50 voucher to spend in Sunderland, kindly gifted by Sunderland BID. |
Jack Forster, Assistant Estates Officer, Choice |
| Day 4 |
4 tickets to Sleeping Beauty at Sunderland Empire, thanks to Sunderland Empire |
Jade Marley, Healthcare Assistant, B28 |
| Day 5 |
A voucher for Christmas lunch for two people at one of our restaurants, gifted by Choice. |
Gail Smith, Newborn Hearing Screener, Audiology/Maternity |
| Day 6 |
A book bundle for one lucky winner, gifted by STSFT Library. |
Julie Nicklin, Team Secretary, Thrive Psychology Services |
| Day 7 |
4 pairs of Goodr Sunglasses, supporters of our STS Charity's Vision Appeal. |
Laura Newton, Healthcare Assistant, Specialist Palliative Care Charlotte Giquel, Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Kevin Thompson, Assistant Estates Officer, Choice (Engineering) Diane Metters, Directorate Manager Support, ENT |
| Day 8 |
4 x Adult, Child or Concession tickets to a Newcastle Eagles Men's Super League Basketball game in the 2025-26 season |
Suganthi Immanunel, Registered Nurse, Operating Theatres |
| Day 9 |
Afternoon tea for 2, kindly gifted by The Holiday Inn, Sunderland |
Rachel Craggs, Healthcare Assistant |
| Day 10 |
A Fitbit Charge 5 for 3 lucky winners, thanks to the Wellbeing Team |
Laurie Pillans, Occupational Therapist Nicola McNeil-Watson, Divisional HR Manager Dani Maguire, Materials Management Operative, Choice (Supplies) |
| Day 11 |
4 Cineworld vouchers for 1 lucky winner, kindly gifted by Cineworld Boldon. |
Elizabeth Yang, Staff Nurse, Theatres |
| Day 12 |
£30 voucher kindly gifted by Tony's Pet and Garden Supplies in South Shields |
Jo Crake, Healthcare Assistant, Sexual Health |
| Day 13 |
David Lloyd family pass, kindly gifted by David Lloyd Sunderland |
Toni Stamp. Senior Occupational Therapist |
| Day 14 |
A signed football, kindly gifted by Sunderland AFC |
Francessca Marriner, Staff Nurse, Theatres |
| Day 15 |
Dance into 2026 with 2 New Year's Eve tickets for one lucky winner, gifted by The Fire Station |
Sophie Wood, Modality Lead Radiographer |
| Day 16 |
£20 gift voucher, kindly gifted by Wyvestow's Bar & Bistro |
Milly Hobson, Facilities Supervisor, Choice |
| Day 17 |
£150 voucher for an overnight stay, kindly gifted by the Inn Collection Group |
Bethanie Tasker, Clerical Officer/Receptionist, Ophthalmology |
| Day 18 |
Afternoon tea for 2, gifted by The Hilton Hotel, Sunderland |
Jean Craig, Community Healthcare Assistant (nominated by Stacey Ruddell) |
| Day 21 |
£15 Dicksons voucher, gifted by Dicksons and a box of chocolates |
Karen Cleveland, Medical Secretary, Cardiology |
| Day 22 |
A £20 One4All gift voucher, gifted by Statex and a box of chocolates |
Cheryl Briggs, Domestic Assistant, Choice |
| Day 23 |
Afternoon tea for 2 with fizz and leisure, kindly gifted by Holiday Inn Newcastle South (previously known as The Clarion, Boldon) |
Leanne Sillett, Falls Specialist Nurse |
| Day 24 |
£500 voucher for a team to enjoy together in STACK*, kindly gifted by Danieli Group |
PREP team, trustwide |
