Hospice News

When it comes to packing shopping bags, Springy the Hospice Frog is pretty useless which is why he needs your help!

The hospice fundraising team are set to do some bag packing events at Sainsbury’s at Heaton Park starting from the first week in September and are looking for volunteers to join them. Teams of people are being asked to get involved to help raise funds for the Hospice. Anyone interested in taking part can email Saba from the fundraising team at saba.salam@nhs.net  

The Springhill Hospice calendar and Christmas cards have arrived at the Hospice. The calendar will officially be launched at a special event on Thursday 21 August and will be available in the shops from Monday 25 August. At the launch event, those in attendance will get to see the new Christmas range by the Hospice, including Christmas cards and merchandise.

Hospice Care Week will take place between Monday 6 October and Sunday 12 October. Saba from the fundraising team is organisng Tea at Three events and is asking people to invite friends, neighbours and work colleagues along to have a cup of tea, a slice of cake, a catch up and to have a think about hospice care. Anyone who needs help, advice and some goodies for their tea party can contact Saba on 01706 641790 or saba.salam@nhs.net  

The Santa Fun Run is being re-launched this year. The event will still take place on the same day but the event is being re-branded with Springy the hospice frog.

Community fundraiser, Lillie Winterbottom is currently working on setting up a Schools Enterprise Scheme. Lillie is currently working with a lady from Woodlands Primary School on the idea. This would involve schools taking a fundraising scheme on board. An annual awards ceremony would then be held and awards handed out to various people. It is hoped the awards ceremony would become an annual event.

A hospice fundraising letter is also currently being worked on.

Dates for the Diary

Friday 19 September
Charity Golf Day
Held at Rochdale Golf Club, the event is a four ball stable ford competition with lunch. The event is selling well with only 11 tee times remaining. The price is £200 for a team of four and that includes golf, lunch and an evening presentation. Anyone interested in signing up should contact the fundraising team on 01706 641790.