Forest Holme Newsletter May 2018

NEWS SPRING 2018 Charity Number 1038021

F l o w e r p o w e r f o r We a r Ye l l o w D a y Gather your friends, colleagues, school mates to t a ke p a r t i n t h i s y e a r ’s We a r Ye l l o w D a y ( s e e p a g e 2 8 )

Charity Manager, Anne Currie

DEAR FRIENDS

Welcome to our Spring newsletter.

are encouraging everyone to take part in. During the month of June we’ll be asking everyone to ‘Wear The last few weeks have seen us experience both the Beast from the Yellow’ or hold a National Cream Tea Day event to help raise East to beautiful summer awareness of the hospice across temperatures in the hospice garden, but I think it’s safe to say Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of that Spring is well and truly here. Purbeck. They will also raise vital We’d really like to thank staff and funds to help support the variety of staff and projects which are only volunteers who helped Forest made possible due to your Holme carry on as normal during the recent cold spell. It was greatly wonderful support. appreciated by all those involved It would be lovely if you could also with the hospice. join us for our ‘Tie A Yellow As you will see in the newsletter, we are thrilled to receive the support of our local community who have been volunteering and fundraising for the hospice’s work in a variety of ways. And this is just a snapshot of what has been happening over the last couple of months! Forest Holme can’t do what it does without you, so thank you to everyone for your valuable support.

There are lots of great activities planned by our supporters over the summer period and we have our own annual events which we 2

Ribbon’ event in our newly revamped garden area, thanks to Tesco’s Bags of Help Grants Programme, Streak Free Window Cleaning and the dedication of our three volunteer gardeners who keep it looking beautiful all year round.

It’s a lovely day to remember loved ones and you can write a dedication to someone special on the form on page 21. We really hope to see you there for a cup of tea and slice of homemade cake on June 14.

Finally, Forest Holme Hospice Charity will celebrate its 25th Anniversary in 2019, so we are starting to think about special events and activities we can do next year. We’d love to hear your thoughts and suggestions as to what you would like to see happen. We realise that we won’t be able to do absolutely everything, but it would be great if you could let us know what you might like to see in our celebration year. Any ideas are welcome!

CONTENTS 4. Data Protection 6. In Memory 8. News/Thanks to volunteers 9. Event news 10. Community support 20. Tie A Yellow Ribbon 22. Inheritance Tax 23. Leave a gift in your will

We are incredibly grateful to you all for your continuing support of the work of Forest Holme Hospice and it really does make a very big difference to local patients and families who are being cared for by the teams in our inpatient ward, those in their own home, and in Poole Hospital. Thank you.

24. Running for charity

Anne

32. Hospice news

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25. Garden project 26. Fundraising first 28. Wear Yellow Day 29. Recycling 30. The Secret Wardrobe

33. Palliative Care Conference

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38. Events calendar 40. Contact us

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DATA PROTECTION On 25th May 2018 new Data Protection regulations come into force designed to harmonise data privacy laws across Europe, to protect and empower all EU citizens’ data privacy and to reshape the way organisations approach data privacy.

As a loyal supporter, we want to continue to let you know how much of a difference you are making to local people who live in your community, so under the new General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) legislation we need to check you’re still happy with the way we communicate with you.

We’d like to continue sharing stories of the incredible things your support enables us to do but if you would like to update how you want to hear from us, whether by post, phone or email, you can either contact us by returning the form on page 5 or by sending us an email.

If you are happy with how we communicate with you, then you do not have to do anything.

Please be reassured that your personal data will be stored securely and we will not sell your details on to any third parties.

We do all we can to ensure that fundraisers, volunteers and fundraising contractors working with us to raise funds, comply with the law and the Code of Fundraising Practice.

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IN MEMORY OF BRENDA HOBBS

This September Malcolm Hobbs would be proud of, giving back will be taking on the Wiggle New and to say thank you to all the Forest Sportive bike ride to staff there. support Forest Holme.

This is why when we had the Here, Malcolm explains his treacherous snow and ice (see motivation to take on this page 32), I volunteered to pick up challenge. and take home the nursing staff from Forest Holme. They carry out The main reason for me taking such a valuable job caring for part in the New Forest Wiggle is to others, and whilst others were raise some money to help Forest having snow days, 'the little blue Holme Hospice carry on giving the army', some of whom walked 7 valuable care that they gave to our miles to work, all wanted to get to mum, and to other families like Forest Holme to care for the ours. patients.

The care that she received was exceptional, something that I had never experienced before. All the team were amazing, especially the excellent palliative care nurse who was so resourceful in getting all the team working in unison, whilst at the same time talking to our family and keeping us informed as regards what she would do next to make mum's last days as comfortable as possible.

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This also goes for all the counsellors who myself, my brother and sister had very helpful sessions with. These sessions made it so much easier to be able to come to terms with what was about to happen and to be able So for me, this was an absolute no to talk to mum before she passed brainer, to get in Bluebell (my away. This made things so much Land Rover Discovery) and help easier for me. get these ladies to and from the hospice. This I will do for them This is why I have come out the other side with a positive attitude every time we get the white stuff. to do something special that mum

So on Saturday 15th September I am intending to compete in the Wiggle New Forest Sportive to raise money for this wonderful charity.

Starting early from Somerley House, at approximately 7.30am, I will be riding 50 miles.

I would like to raise as much money for Forest Holme as

possible - I am aiming to raise at least £2,000….more if possible!

This will be In Memory of our mum and dad's wife Brenda Hobbs, so all my sponsorship will be given to Forest Holme Hospice and I'm hoping to encourage a few more people to take part with me.

To donate to Malcolm’s bike ride challenge visit:

www.justgiving.com/fundraising/malcolm-hobbs

SHARE YOUR STORY We are looking for patients and families to share their experiences of Forest Holme Hospice.

Whether you, or someone close to you, have been cared for at the hospice, or our services have been provided in your home - your story could be incredibly powerful.

If you're interested in sharing your experience of hospice care, or would like to find out more about how we'll utilise your story, please contact Paul on 01202 670644.

Sharing how Forest Holme has helped you, will help to dispel myths about hospice care and help to raise the profile of the hospice within the local area.

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CONGRATULATIONS HANNAH Congratulations to our Fundraising Manager, Hannah O’ Hare, and her husband Oli, who welcomed baby daughter Ivy Frances into the world on April 2nd.

Ivy weighed 7lbs 2oz and both mother and baby are doing well.

Hannah also sends her thanks to everyone who has sent cards, gifts and best wishes.

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT A big thank you to our dedicated team of volunteers, who kindly gave up their time to come in and help wrap tombola prizes for forthcoming carnivals and events we are involved with this year.

We think you are all incredible and thank you very much for everything you do for our charity.

We really could not do what we do without you.

If you would like to volunteer, please contact Kirsty on 01202 670644 or email Kirsty@forestholmehospice.org.uk 88

EVENT NEWS

SPRING LUNCH Thank you to everyone who came to our Spring Lunch, helping to raise over £500 for Forest Holme.

We also must say a big thanks to Paul and his team at the Cock and Bottle, Morden for the amazing food, service and hospitality.

BINGO NIGHT It was a 'full house' for our popular bingo event at Cobham Sports and Social Club in February.

Thank you to everyone who joined us - you raised £2,000 for Forest Holme.

QUIZ NIGHT We had another successful soldout Quiz Night at Cobham Sports and Social Club in March.

Congratulations to our quiz winners - 'Densa The Original' and thanks to all those who attended and helped on the night and raised £1,500.

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FUNDRAISNG IN THE COMMUNITY BROADVIEW SHADING We are thrilled to announce that Poole-based Broadview Shading Solutions has adopted us as their official charity for 2018.

Love was then in the air at the Broadview showroom as they celebrated Valentine's Day by raising money for the hospice.

BESPOKE 4 BUSINESS Our friends at Bespoke 4 Business also took the opportunity to spread a bit of love for Forest Holme by dressing up in red for Valentine’s Day.

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DORSET FREEMASONS There was a surprise visit from Dorset Freemasonry who have generously donated £680 to help patients and their families in need of our care.

QUIZ NIGHT Our supporters Chris Southon and his friend Maureen kindly hosted a charity quiz night at Cargo Lounge and raised £400 for Forest Holme Hospice.

CHRISTMAS LIGHTS Forest Holme was presented with a cheque for of £2,845 from the residents involved in Runton Road's Christmas Lights display.

Fittingly on the day of the cheque presentation, it would have been the 77th birthday of Viv's (pictured) husband George and the family have been committed supporters of Forest Holme Hospice.

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TESCO Carla and Sally, Community Champions at Tesco Tower Park, visited the hospice with a £500 donation from collection tins on till points at the store.

TEA PARTY Thank you to our supporter and volunteer Caroline Fowler, who along with other lovely Forest Holme volunteers, hosted a Tea Party for the hospice, raising a fantastic £451. (also see page 26-27)

QUIZ NIGHT Thank you to Julie and Gemma who organised a quiz in memory of Gemma’s dad Brian Ball, who sadly passed away at Forest Holme in December.

The night raised £1,040 and everyone enjoyed a ploughman’s and raffle. Both Julie and Gemma work in the outpatients department at Poole Hospital.

EASTER EGGS Thank you so much to everyone at Barclays and their Investigation Team who delivered 106 Easter Eggs to Forest Holme.

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The Investigation Team has chosen the hospice as its Charity of the Year and collected these Easter Egg donations from staff across Barclays House in Poole.

CARE HOME A big thank you to Amberwood House, part of the Colten Care Group, who along with the Mayor of Ferndown, presented our Fundraising and Communications Manager with a cheque for £753.67 over the Easter weekend.

The care home has been supporting Forest Holme as its Charity of the Year through a number of different fundraising events and initiatives.

WEDDING GIFT Congratulations and thank you to Mr and Mrs Smith, who gave Forest Holme a £228.29 donation in lieu of wedding favours for guests when they recently got married at the Poole Guildhall.

CRAFT FAYRE Karen Hesketh's Craft Fayre at Lytchett Matravers Village Hall raised £1,142 for Forest Holme.

The event was extremely well attended, so thank you to everyone that supported it and especially to Karen for arranging it.

DANCE NIGHT Thank you to Gerry Nayton, who visited Forest Holme along with Anne and Maureen, to hand over a cheque donation for £1,036.

Gerry raised the money at his recent Red, White and Blue Charity Dance event, where he was supported by a few of our wonderful volunteers.

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HAIR-RAISING Congratulations to 6 year old Lilly Claxton who had her lovely long hair chopped off to raise money for Forest Holme Hospice.

Lilly wanted to do something positive for her Nanny, who is being supported by the hospice, and has raised ÂŁ1,138.

CHARITY CHOP Supporter Sandie Hayden took part in a Charity Chop, which involved a dramatic cut n' colour that raised ÂŁ335 for Forest Holme.

POWER WASH Incredible work from Alex House at Streak Free Window Cleaning who kindly offered his services to power wash our courtyard garden.

Alex and his colleague, Joe, volunteered their valuable time to kick-start our garden project. (see page 25)

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AFTERNOON QUIZ Our volunteers and Fundraising Team had a fantastic afternoon at Brompton Court in Bournemouth where they supported Vicky Brown’s afternoon quiz with tombola, raffle and lots of tea and cake that raised £400 for Forest Holme.

MASONIC LODGE We were delighted to give a tour of the hospice to members of the Masonic Lodge Amphibious Chapter, who visited to present Forest Holme with a cheque for £1,500. We’d like to thank them for their continued support.

SKI TRIP Thank you to the lads from the Haymoor Squash and Racquetball Club who raised £78 for Forest Holme Hospice through various fun activities during their recent skiing trip to Morzine.

BUFFALOES Thank you to the Royal Antediluvian Order Of Buffaloes Wessex Province, who raised £3,675 for Forest Holme, having chosen the hospice as their Charity of the Year.

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NATIONWIDE Thank you to Ahmed and his team at Nationwide Building Society in Wimborne, who have been supporting Forest Holme as their Charity of the year, by collecting items for our recycling scheme.

WHITE STUFF Thank you to all the staff at White Stuff in Wimborne, who recently raised a total of £101.46 over two days through their 'Countdown to Summer’ event, which included cocktails, mocktails and a Summer -themed photobooth.

White Stuff also raised £117 by holding a tombola at their store in Wimborne.

SINGING SAM Young Sam Piddock raised £65.49 while he performed in Wimborne as part of the Wimborne Minster BID / What's On In Wimborne event.

Well done Sam!

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SCOUTS Canford Heath Scouts have been busy fundraising in support of our work.

A special mention goes to Aaron, who raised £105 by making and selling pom pom creatures. He was presented with his 'Fundraising Badge' by our Charity Manager, Anne.

ODDFELLOWS Thank you to those who have chosen to support us with Collection Tins.

The Oddfellows Arms has raised £1,047 since they started collecting for us in 2014.

BIRTHDAY GIFT We're so grateful to Carol Dyke who raised £155 for Forest Holme through donations in lieu of birthday gifts.

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FITNESS FIRST Thank you to Charlie (centre) and the team at Fitness First Poole, who have very kindly donated a Year's Gym Membership worth over ÂŁ1,000 to Forest Holme to use at our Sunflower Ball charity auction in September. ' CAKES Thank you Vicki and Bonnie for making these amazing cakes for the charity quiz at Brompton Court.

PIZZA PARTY Thank you Papa John's (Parkstone) for donating pizzas to help make Remmy's lunchtime onesie party happen.

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ICE CREAM Our Tuesdays just got a whole lot happier thanks to Purbeck Ice Cream!

The award winning brand are donating a selection of ice cream pots for patients, visitors and staff in the hospice during our year long charity partnership.

POKER NIGHT Thank you to Wendy Hann, who organised a Poker Night in memory of her husband Robert at Hamworthy Labour Club and raised ÂŁ157.25 for the charity.

FLOWERS Lush kindly donated the flowers from their awards ceremony at Lighthouse Poole to brighten up the ward at Forest Holme.

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Tie a Yellow Ribbon Appeal Remembering those who we have loved and lost As part of the National Hospice Awareness month, we invite you to “Tie a Yellow Ribbon� in memory of a loved one or friend in the courtyard garden at Forest Holme.

Each symbolic yellow ribbon will be displayed at the hospice throughout the summer and will carry the name of the person honoured.

Please visit the hospice between the hours of 10am and 4pm on Friday 15th June 2018 to place your ribbon.

If you are unable to visit the hospice and would like a member of our team to write and tie a ribbon on your behalf, please complete the dedication form on page 21.

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A Receptionist/Ward T I E A Clerk Y E LtoLgreet OW RIBBON visitors with a friendly smile and De dication form sensitively liaise with distressed patients and families.

Title ………. Full Name……………………………………………..

Address ……………………………………………………………………

Specialist Development Nurses to provide expert care to people ………………………………...

Postcode ……………………………… with advanced disease wherever Email address………………………………………………………….. and whenever they need it.

My ribbon is in memory of: Additional Health Care …………………………………………………………………………

Assistant hours to help enhance the quality of care Message: overnight on the in-patient …………………………………………………………… ward.

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A Complementary Therapist to provide relaxing aromatherapy, ……………………………………………………………

reflexology and massage for those living with the uncomfortable I would like to make a donation and enclose a cheque payable physical and emotional to Forest Holme Hospice Charity for £…………. side-effects of treatment.

Please tie this ribbon on my behalf A Nurse on the in-patient ward to manage other Please sendpain me aand thank you letter for this donation symptoms associated with lifePlease send me an email confirmation for this donation limiting illnesses. The nurse also I would like …... sunflower pin badge(s) priced at £1 each* provides psychological, social *Postage and packaging is 50p per item and spiritual support to the patient and loved ones.

Boosttheir your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate In order to Gift Aid your donation, you must tick the box below. I want to Gift Aid my donation of £_______ and any donations I make in the future or have made in Education Coordinator toto Forest Holme Hospice. the past 4 years

An facilitate the training of our staff I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less income tax and/or across the hospice and hospital, Capital Gains tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift aid claimed on all along with local General my donations, it isPractises, my responsibility to pay any difference. care homes and residential homes, Signed _______________________ Date _______________________ to ensure they can best support Please return this form by 14th June 2018 patients and their families towards TAYR Appeal, Forest Holme Hospice Charity, 5 Seldown Road, Poole, BH15 1TS the end of their life.

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GIFTS EXEMPT FROM INHERITANCE TAX We all want to ensure that our loved ones will be financially secure after we have gone.

you haven’t already used another exemption on the people concerned

Making a will the right way helps to ensure that your hard-earned savings will go to your family and not to the taxman.

Gifts from surplus normal income are also exempt. These can include Christmas and birthday presents.

You must be able to prove that they came from your normal income and that the gifts do not compromise your standard of living, so it’s important to keep records.

Remember that Inheritance Tax (IHT) is levied at a hefty 40 per cent on individual estates worth more than £325,000.

Gifting money to your family, your friends and your favourite charities is one way of taking money out of your estate but there are rules that govern how much you can give away tax-free.

Bequests to spouses are automatically exempt from tax – no matter how large the estate.

But you must be married and your spouse must be living in the UK. Unmarried partners do not qualify.

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Donations to charities (and political parties) – they’re free from IHT, no matter how much you give.

Add up all those possibilities and that’s a lot of money that would be free from IHT.

And a gift does not have to be money. It can be anything with a value such as property (including your home) or possessions. If your home is bequeathed to a direct Gifts to other people will also be descendant it also carries its own exempt from IHT if they fall within IHT exemption – £125,000 in the rules set down by HM Revenue 2018/19, rising to £150,000 in & Customs. You can give: 2019/20 and £175,000 in £3,000 of gifts in any one tax year 2020/21. as an annual exemption (and another £3,000 from the previous But there can be legal pitfalls year if you have not already done associated with generosity so it is so). important to take expert advice when making your will. £5,000 as a wedding gift to a child By Stuart Bradford, Forest Holme (£2,500 for a grandchild or greatTrustee; Partner at Coles Miller grandchild; £1,000 to anyone else) Solicitors LLP £250 per person (to an unlimited

By Stuart Bradford, Forest Holme number of people) as small gifts, if Trustee; Partner at Coles Miller

LEAVE A GIFT IN YOUR WILL Make a real difference to the future delivery of palliative and end of life care in Dorset.

county and to ensure that everyone has access to the best possible care and support.

By leaving a gift in your Will to Forest Holme Hospice Charity, you will be ensuring that we are able to continue providing exceptional palliative and end of life care to future patients and those closest to them.

Our charitable status means that bequests to Forest Holme Hospice Charity are exempt from Inheritance Tax and this could reduce or eliminate completely any potential tax which might otherwise be payable out of your estate.

What difference will a gift in my Will make?

It is always advisable to have your Will made by a solicitor who will be Leaving a gift to charity in your Will able to give you all the legal and tax is a very special way of helping to advice you require. secure the future of excellent and innovative palliative care and end of If you would like to talk to a life care for future generations member of the fundraising team within Dorset. By leaving a gift in about this, please contact us on your Will, it enables us to plan 01202 670644 or email: fundraising@forestholmehospice.org.uk ahead to help meet the need of our ageing population within the 23

RUNNING FOR CHARITY RUN WITH YOUR HEART, NOT WITH YOUR LEGS

LONDON MARATHON 2018 HANNAH Hannah Hand entered the London marathon ballot for the first time and was shocked, excited and frightened to hear she had got in.

Hannah successfully completed the race and said she's raising money for Forest Holme Hospice "because they do amazing things for our patients locally and my sister Amy works there as a palliative care consultant."

SHARON Sharon Kingham’s marathon journey began in October last year and, 6 months and nearly 600 miles later, she joined more than 40,000 runners at the big event in London Before the race, Sharon described herself as "excited, slightly petrified but most of all looking forward to running with pride for Forest Holme Hospice."

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TERESA Well done to Teresa who ran the Brighton Marathon in April.

Teresa said, “Never in a million years would I have dreamt that I would be running a marathon, especially as just over 7 years ago I was diagnosed with, and still have, a benign brain tumour in my inner ear which at times made even walking in a straight line a challenge�

GARDEN PROJECT Thanks to a generous grant from Tesco’s Bags of Help Grants Programme, we are in the process of transforming the hospice garden to create a bright, tranquil, Mediterranean-style space for patients and their families.

We have been overwhelmed with the number of people offering to help with our garden project but a special thanks must go to

Howard and Josh Horn, for building bistro sets, sheds and high planters, and to our regular garden volunteers, David, Petula and Marilyn, who have been working tirelessly planting and tidying in the recent sunshine.

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FUNDRAISING FIRST Caroline Fowler is one of Forest Holme Hospice Charity’s dedicated volunteers and recently decided to take the plunge and organise her first ever own fundraising event.

How long have you been a volunteer at Forest Holme and how did you get involved?

Nearly three years. My husband was cared for so well at Forest Holme in his final weeks - as was I, so I feel a strong attachment to the hospice.

Tell us about the recent fundraising event you organised?

I organised a Tea Party for friends and neighbours at my home. I asked for a donation of £5 for tea and cake, but I was lucky - I know lots of people donated more.

You organised it completely by yourself – how do you think it went?

I was very pleased with the outcome - it was hard work, but well worth it for the £486 I was able to donate to the hospice. A drop in the funding ocean, but I hope every little helps. I had lots of positive feedback from friends afterwards - bit of a bonus that everyone seemed to have had a nice time, as well as helping Forest Holme. I made sure everyone who came was told about the final amount raised and thanked them for their contribution. I also had several friends who kindly made/donated cakes for the event and helped me on the day and with setting up.

Were you nervous about hosting your own event and what would you say to others who may be apprehensive about organising one?

Yes I was! I had been building up courage to do it for ages. In the end, though, I just told myself that it wasn't about ME at all - it was to help other people and that drove me on. One thing I did do, though - I 'canvassed' my potential guests beforehand, just to be confident of 24 their support.

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I also tried to target people who were a bit outside the Forest Holme 'radar' - even though they knew how important it is to me, I had not previously asked them for financial support. I do think sometimes these days, some people suffer from 'charity fatigue'! And it widened the scope of awareness.

Finally, do you have any good tips to help people make their events successful? 

Yes! Remember it's NOT about you - it's about others.

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Make sure you have enough folk willing and available to support the cause on the day.

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Choose a time of year (and day of the week) when you think people may be available - I thought March was a good time, as it wasn't traditional holiday period and (normally at least!!) the weather is relatively kind!

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If it's a tea party, try to get some donations from local organisations - they can only say 'no'! I was very pleasantly surprised when Compton Acres donated 25 lovely scones for the CONTACT DETAILS event. I just sent out some emails - some companies didn't respond at all, but I did try! Several friends also made cakes for me.

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I laid on a 'fun' tombola - wrapped the parcels so there was an element of surprise. When you have an excess of Christmas gifts, for example, put some aside. A friend who took it upon herself to be in charge said it became addictive. I also had some other small items for sale - some FH items and some little Easter bunnies I made.

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I took a bit of a risk in inviting people who wouldn't necessarily know each other, but I suggested to those coming alone to bring a friend along - makes it so much easier to enter the room!

Actually, everyone seemed to 'gel' really well!

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One important practical thing - if you have lots of people, ask to borrow Forest Holme's tea urn and get someone to help you make the tea!! In my case, everyone came at once! Thanks, Vicky, for coming to the rescue!

Finally, I am really pleased to say that one or two guests who support 27 other charities were motivated to do the same, so it can go well.

WEAR YELLOW DAY For Forest Holme Hospice Charity

Friday 15th June 2018 Gather your friends, colleagues, school mates to take part in this year’s Wear Yellow Day! Yellow is the colour of the hospice movement and we invite you to wear yellow for the day in exchange for a small donation to Forest Holme.

Why not use the opportunity to host a cake sale, coffee available morning or raffle to raise awareness of,ÂŁ12 and funds for, from the Secret your local hospice. Wardrobe or the office.

Registered charity number 1038021

For28more information contact Fundraising on 01202 670644

Kathy McNally - 01202 670644

RECYCLING Thank you to everyone who is continuing to support our recycling scheme! Please keep up the brilliant work and don’t forget us when you are throwing away any of the items shown below.

Here is what you helped us to raise during 2017…...

Inkjet cartridges

£101

Stamps

Mobile phones

£302

£320 Foreign coins

£471

Greeting Cards

£332 Please continue to take your recycling to The Secret Wardrobe or the Fundraising Office and thank you again for your wonderful support!

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01202 676384

THE SECRET WARDROBE The Secret Wardrobe can be found on the first floor of The Dolphin Shopping Centre and sells a range of clothes and accessories suitable for every occasion.

Thank you to the Big Yellow Self Storage Company, Dolphin Shopping Centre and Oak Services for their continued support.

POOLE GOES VINTAGE The shop will be celebrating all things retro on the Quay as Poole Goes Vintage returns on July 15th and has chosen Forest Holme as its charitable partner.

This celebration of 1940s-60s music, fashion, memorabilia, entertainment and transport is a feel-good festival the whole family will enjoy and The Secret Wardrobe is looking for donations of men and women’s vintage clothing, as well as seeking models (no experience necessary) for the day.

Please contact Natalie in the shop for more details.

SUITCASES & WEDDING HATS WANTED The shop is looking for donations of unwanted suitcases to help store out of season clothes and accessories and would love to hear from anyone who has wedding hats or fascinators that they no longer require.

KNIT & NATTER The shop now hosts a Knit & Natter group every Friday from 10.30am 12.30pm for anyone who wants to learn to knit, finish any outstanding projects or join in with our volunteers making items for sale.

There is a ÂŁ2 voluntary donation per person and refreshments will be available.

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THE SECRET WINDOW DRESSER If you’ve ever wondered who creates the beautiful window displays in The Secret Wardrobe, then meet Viv Taylor, who has been volunteering as a Window Dresser since the Forest Holme shop first opened in October 2012.

Viv knew she was destined for a career in window dressing from the age of 17 and has since worked for leading department stores including Debenhams, John Lewis, Beales and the esteemed Peter Jones in Sloane Square, London, before setting up her own Eye For Detail business locally.

Every Tuesday Viv comes to the shop to help, not just to dress the windows but to also help with updating internal displays using her creative and visual skills. Over the years she has used countless themes, such as bridal, tropical, nautical, Easter and Valentine’s, to transform the shop, often using an array of props to make the most out of the clothing stock.

Viv said, “I love being involved with The Secret Wardrobe, not just helping with the displays, but also being part of the shop and the team, who are all so lovely.” *The Secret Wardrobe is looking for Saturday volunteers to help in the shop. For details please call 01202 676384 or pop in.

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HOSPICE NEWS LOCAL HERO We said a huge thank you to Malcolm Hobbs, who used his 4x4 to transport many of our nurses to and from the hospice when we experienced the treacherous ice and snow.

Malcolm, whose Mum was looked after by Forest Holme nurses before she passed away before Christmas, was helped by his 8 year old co-pilot Annabel, collecting and dropping off nurses for both day and night shifts.

CLUSTER PROBE Thank you to the Dorset Cancer Care Foundation for funding an Infra-red Cluster Probe for our Lymphoedema clinic.

The new probe will be used for pain relief and deep musculoskeletal disorders associated with cancer treatment. Thank you to DCCF founder Leslie-May for making this possible.

STITCH AND ENRICH A number of the hospice Ward Nurses got together recently for a "Stitch and Enrich" evening.

They were very productive in producing 35 syringe driver bags for Forest Holme and have more evenings planned.

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PALLIATIVE CARE CONFERENCE Staff members were at the Bournemouth International Centre representing Forest Holme Hospice during the APM Annual Supportive & Palliative Care Conference.

“Towards evidence based compassionate care� was this year's theme and our team were exhibiting five Poster Presentations covering areas including treatment escalation plans, communication at the end of life and Vitamin D.

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COLLECTION TINS Collection tins are a great way to support Forest Holme. Not only do they raise vital funds, but they also raise awareness of our work in the local community.

Thank you to those who have chosen to support us in this way. To request your collection tin please contact our team on 01202 670644 or email fundraising@forestholmehospice.org.uk

GROW YOUR OWN HOSPICE SUNFLOWER Pick up your kit from The Secret Wardrobe or Fundraising Office in exchange for a ÂŁ3 donation to our work.

Each bag contains a biodegradable pot, sunflower seeds, a soil disk and planting instructions.

Don’t forget to share your photos on our Facebook and Twitter page.

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Whether you want to leap out of a plane, climb a mountain or tackle a muddy obstacle course, there are lots of events out there that you can take part in whilst having fun and raising funds for Forest Holme.

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SKYDIVE

Tandem Skydives allow you to enjoy the exhilarating feeling of flying through the clouds from over 10,000 feet at up to 120 mph! A variety of dates are available during the year.

TARGET: £350

WING WALK Do something amazing this year and take part in our next charity Wing Walk on Saturday 28th July at CHRISTMAS Compton AbbasGIFTS Aerodrome.

FOR STAFF & Alternative date: Saturday PATIENTS

Loyal supporter, Rebecca Millington has started her own floristry business and decided to donate some of her stunning creations to Forest Holme.

8th September 2018

Thank you so much to TARGET: £800 everyone who donated gifts and treats to the FIRE ICE WALK staff and&patients at Back by popular demand.

Forest Holme.

This year’s Fire Walk at Cobham Sports & Social Pictured: HMCTS Club on Thursday 11th Enforcement donated October will include a walk two hampers in memory over broken glass. Contact of their colleagues our fundraising team to Lorraine Rowan. register your interest.

Contact us on 01202 670644 or email fundraising@forestholmehospice.org.uk

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Supporting the work of Forest Holme Hospice Charity Forest Holme Hospice Charity helps to enhance the lives of adults from across Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck who are facing a life limiting or terminal illness.

By donating to our charity, you will be helping to ensure that we are there for our patients and their loved ones at the most difficult time of their lives.

It’s so important for us to make sure that we provide consistent and unconditional care not just now, but also in the future.

This is only made possible by the generosity and kindness of our supporters.

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Any donation, however big or small is gratefully received!

STANDING ORDER FORM Set up regular gift to Forest Holme Hospice Charity Please complete this form and return it to; Fundraising Office, Forest Holme Hospice, 5 Seldown Road, Poole, BH15 1TS

Your Details Title _________

(please print in BLOCK CAPITALS)

First name ____________ Surname __________________

Address ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Postcode _________________ Telephone ____________ Email __________________________________________ I am happy to be contacted by: Post I would like to make a £5 £10 Please debit the above 1st 15th

Email

Telephone

regular gift via Standing Order of: £20 Other __________ monthly amount from my account on or around the (tick) 28th of the month starting _____________

Instructions to your bank or building society: To: The Manager (Name of bank) _______________________________________ Address of bank: ______________________________________________________ Name(s) of account holder(s) ___________________________________________ Account Number: __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ Sort code: __ __ - __ __ - __ __ Signature(s) ___________________________ Date __________________________ And thereafter, the same sum instalments to Forest Holme Hospice Charity, Sort Code: 20-68-79, Account number 60408425

Boost your donation by 25p of Gift Aid for every £1 you donate In order to Gift Aid your donation, you must tick the box below.

I want to Gift Aid my donation of £_______ and any donations I make in the future or have made in the past 4 years to Forest Holme Hospice.

I am a UK taxpayer and understand that if I pay less income tax and/or Capital Gains tax in the current tax year than the amount of Gift aid claimed on all my donations, it is my responsibility to pay any difference.

Signed _______________________

Date _______________________

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EVENTS CALENDAR Join in the fun and take part in one of our events!

TIE A YELLOW RIBBON - THURSDAY 14TH JUNE 2018 As part of National Hospice Awareness month, we invite you to “Tie a Yellow Ribbon” in memory of a loved one or friend in the courtyard garden at Forest Holme.

Visit the hospice between the hours of 10am and 4pm on Thursday 14th June 2018 and join us for a cup of tea and a slice of cake.

Please be aware that parking is very limited at the hospice and we would appreciate it if alternative parking could be sought. (also see page 20-21)

NATIONAL CREAM TEA DAY - FRIDAY 29TH JUNE 2018 To celebrate National Cream Tea Day, Forest Holme is throwing open its doors to all our supporters from 12 noon - 4pm for an afternoon of delicious scones - with Rodda’s clotted cream and jam - and cakes, served with tea (kindly donated by Dorset Tea) or coffee.

To confirm your attendance, please contact Fundraising on 01202 670644 or email fundraising@forestholmehospice.org.uk

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26th May -10th June: Dorset Arts Week - Watercolour artist Judith Ryde will be donating 20% of her proceeds from her exhibition at 19 Cedar Drive, Wimborne, BH21 2JQ (open daily 11am-4pm, except Thurs 2pm-8pm) to Forest Holme.

Sunday 10th June: Open Garden Afternoon - Judith Hooper opens her beautiful garden at 15 Cuthburga Road, Wimborne BH21 1LH to the public with tea, coffee and cake for £5 in aid of Forest Holme. The garden will also be open on the afternoon of Saturday 23rd June as part of Wimborne In Bloom’s Open Gardens Day. Saturday 23rd June: Broadstone Community Band Concert ‘From Bach to Boogie-Woogie’ in the Concert Hall at Lighthouse 7.30pm.

Tickets available from Lighthouse, Poole.

Saturday 21st July: Open Garden Day - Peter & Joyce Dean warmly invite you to their Open Garden Day at 19 Moorside Road, Corfe Mullen BH21 3NB from 2pm onwards for homemade cakes and tea in aid of Forest Holme.

Saturday 28th July & Saturday 8th September: Wing Walk experience the ultimate aerial adventure as you raise funds for Forest Holme Hospice (see page 35).

Friday 21st September: Sunflower Ball - join us for our flagship event at the Harbour Heights Hotel with a welcome drink, 3 course meal, half a bottle of wine, coffee and live entertainment.

Sunday 30th September: Great Hospice Hike - enjoy a professionally led walk of approximately 8.5 miles taking in some of Dorset's most beautiful scenery.

Thursday 11th October: Fire & Ice Walk - brave a walk over fire or broken glass (see page 35).

Friday 12th October: The Big Brunch - we are looking for local businesses and groups to host their very own Big Brunch this October to raise awareness and vital funds for Forest Holme.

Friday 26th October: Family Barn Dance - dig out your checked shirt, dust off your dancing shoes and join us for a ploughman’s supper and dancing with a live band at the Hamworthy Club, Canford Magna.

Thursday 29th November: Light up a Life - enjoy a mixture of carols, readings, prayers and remembrance at our annual Light up a Life service at the Civic Centre, Poole from 6.30pm till 8pm.

Thursday 20th December: Santa Trail - join Santa and the Hamworthy Fire Fighters on a festive trail through Hamworthy, Turlin Moor, Waterloo Estate and Canford Heath.

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Contact Us If you would like more information about the care the hospice provides or how to fundraise for us, we would love to hear from you.

Forest Holme Hospice 5 Seldown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TS T: 01202 670644 (Charity) T: 01202 448118 (Hospice) E: fundraising@forestholmehospice.org.uk www.forestholmehospice.org.uk Charity No:1038021

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