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Hospice Care Week

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Springhill Hospice ward doctor and fitness fanatic, Charlotte Barber, spent the weekend up to her eyes in mud and pushing herself to the limit, with the purpose of raising money for Springhill Hospice. Norden resident and mother of two Charlotte, who has worked at Springhill Hospice for two years, took part in the test of human endurance that is Tough Mudder and raised £936.

Charlotte said: “I suppose Springhill is an obvious choice as I work there but it would have received my support anyway. The care our patients and their families receive is second to none. Springhill Hospice is such a special place, offering the most amazing care and support to the whole community.”

David Williamson and Margaret Jackson, from Milnrow Ladybarn Bowling Club, took on Nikki and Phil Mellor, of Thistleyfield Bowling Club, to decide the winner of the annual Mixed Pairs Bowling Competition at Castlefield Bowling Club on Sunday 20 September. Thistleyfield’s Nikki and Phil were victorious. Springhill Hospice were the big winners overall as on the day the event raised £550 which, once added to the total raised by all the clubs from their own qualifying competitions, the grand total reached was £1,700. Community Support Fundraiser Kate Bennetta said: “This event was the first I’ve attended since starting as a Community Support Fundraiser at Springhill and what a lovely event to get involved with.” If your club wants to get involved next year, contact Kate o register your interest:

kate.bennetta@nhs.net
01706 641790

Hospice Care Week

This year Hospice Care Week takes place between Monday 5 October and Sunday 11 October 2015. The Fundraising Team at Springhill will be reaching out to the community via the new Springhill Hospice website:

www.springhill.org.uk

Photograph Campaign

Each day, beginning Monday 5 October, Springhill will be posting photographs depicting different images of the Hospice, its staff and volunteers, accompanied by the hashtag #HospiceCareEverywhere - Hospice UK’s campaign hashtag. The photographs will represent different areas of care at Springhill Hospice and will be accompanied by stories and information about Springhill Hospice staff, volunteers and services.

Text Campaign

The fundraising department will also be running a text campaign to encouraging donations. Text SPRH15£5 to 70070. The £5 donation can also be Gift Aided, adding another £1.25 to the donation.

The Hospice Campaign

To encourage people to share their experiences with Hospice Care, Springhill will be creating their own very special Hospice Care Week canvasses. Three blank canvasses will be in the reception area at Springhill and patients and visitors will be asked to write on the canvasses, writing the one word that they associate with Hospice Care.

Date for the Diary

Thursday 8 October
Lucy Cobb Fashion Show

Springhill's Day Hospice will once again be transformed into an arena of fashion, with Lucy Cobb Boutique showing off their latest Autumn/Winter collection. £5 entry includes a glass of fizz and nibbles. Contact Elaine McConnell for more information and tickets:

elaine.mcconnell@nhs.net
01706 641790

Hospice Merchandise

You can support Springhill Hospice by buying Hospice merchandise from the Hospice's Gigabuy shop:

https://www.gigabuy.co.uk/Charity-fundraising/