Forest Holme Hospice Charity Winter News 2017

NEWS WINTER 2017 Charity Number 1038021

LIGHT UP A LIFE DEDICATION (Page 20) CHRISTMAS CARDS (Page 23)

Charity Manager, Anne Currie

DEAR FRIENDS

Welcome to our Autumn newsletter, We have been very touched by the wonderful support of our local community in response to a challenging start to the financial year and you can read all about some of the various activities which have been, and are, taking place for the work of the Hospice.

length of the country. The theme is ‘We are hospice care’ and it focuses on how all different kinds of individuals help to provide expert, compassionate and free care to people with terminal of life -limiting illness. We hope you will celebrate the work of Forest Holme with us in October and be proud in the knowledge that you are one of those individuals who help make it what it is.

This year also marks the 50th anniversary of the modern hospice movement when Dame Cicely Saunders founded St Christopher’s Hospice in 1967 as the All of your fundraising activities, first hospice linking expert pain donations and time given enable and symptom control, the teams at Forest Holme to compassionate care, teaching and provide life-enhancing support to clinical research. St Christopher’s our local communities in Poole, Wimborne and the Isle of Purbeck. has been a pioneer in the field of You help them to provide the best palliative medicine, which is now established worldwide and our possible care and support that they can give, be that in a patient’s Chair of Trustees, Dr Stephen own home, care homes, Poole Hos- Kirkham, was fortunate to have trained there at the beginning of pital or the Hospice itself. his career.

This year’s Hospice Care Week The hospice movement has began on October 9 and is a achieved an enormous amount national awareness campaign of during this time, but Forest Holme the life-enhancing work that Hospice is very aware that there is hospices do up and down the still more that can be done for the

ever growing number of patients and their families across East Dorset who could benefit from hospice care. We can’t afford to rest on our laurels.

Our newsletter only scratches the surface of the support we receive during the course of the year, but we are incredibly grateful to everyone who helps us to make a difference.

CONTENTS 2. Dear Friends 4. In memory of Jane 6. Event news 8. Hospice Care Week 11. In memory of Amanda 12. Event news 14. Community fundraising

Thank you for your ongoing support.

20. Light up a Life

With best wishes,

22. Christmas cards

Anne

24. Community fundraising

PS: We hope that you will be able to join us at our ‘Light up a Life’ service on November 30 at the Civic Centre.

26. Chocolate needed 27. Recycling 28. The Secret Wardrobe 30. Hospice news

CONTACT US Fundraising: T: 01202 670644 E: fundraising@forestholmehospice.org.uk www.forestholmehospice.org.uk From time to time we would like to send you information on our work.

If you would prefer not to receive information by post, please let us know.

32. Good luck runners 34. Partnership working 35. Coffee morning 36. Volunteer news 37. Stay in touch 38. Events Calendar 40. Contact us

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IN MEMORY OF JANE

By Kevin Randall (Husband of Jane)

Jane and I met in January 1999, I was on my hands and knees looking at very rotten floor joists in a house Jane had purchased in Wareham. Suddenly standing over me was this lady in her very smart working clothes as she was the Chief Executive of Dorset Community Action (DCA) based in Dorchester. Unbeknown to us, this meeting was to be the start of an 18 year relationship that was to change both our lives.

Jane was born in Kidderminster on 29th November 1947 and as young as 8 she had already begun to excel in anything she did including receiving several honours in ballet, achieving high school grades and later gaining a BSc (Hons) in physics at the Imperial College London.

Jane’s employment began in 1969 when she began work at the science museum in London putting together Charles Babbage’s mathematical engine the first computer which is the size of a small kitchen in a modern house today, it can still be seen in the museum now. From there Jane went to work for the department of 4

education and science, then taking a career break incorporating having her daughter Abbie in 1985. In August 1986 Jane joined Dorset Community Action as Assistant Director and in 1997 became Director and Chief Executive until retiring in 2007.

Her dedication to the voluntary sector was above and beyond that of a normal employee and this was recognised in the 2004 New Years Honours list when she was awarded an MBE the citation reading: For Services to the Community of Dorset.

After retiring Jane became interested in Archaeology and embarked on a 6 year part time degree course at Bristol University.

Jane was diagnosed with Pancreatic Cancer attached to a kidney in early March 2017.

The surgeon said she would have 7 rounds of chemotherapy and if the tumour had shrunk enough, he would attempt to remove half the pancreas and a kidney.

After 3 rounds of chemotherapy, another scan was performed and

it was discovered that the tumour had grown and splintered off to the liver. The chemotherapy had become ineffective and we were advised that palliative care was now the only available option.

Within an hour of being told this in Sandbanks Ward, there was a knock on the door and Dr Beverley Lee from Forest Holme was sitting on the bed advising us of all of the possible options for the future.

From then onwards the care was phenomenal. At first, Jane was an outpatient and the kindness and compassion shown at every visit was far more than we ever expected.

Eventually Jane became an in-patient in need of the care that only somewhere such as Forest Holme can deliver. From the receptionists to the cleaners, volunteers, nurses and consultants, the care and support we received was absolutely amazing.

Any time day or night, we only had to press the buzzer for anything from pain relief, to a drink or help to turn Jane. A cheerful smiling face would soon appear to help or talk to us about any issues we had.

During the time Jane was in Forest Holme I got to meet other relatives and patients on the ward and in the garden. We would spend time chatting or having a cup of tea and we felt like we were part of an extended sort of family.

Jane passed away peacefully on the

20th August 2017.

Having gone through this experience I’ve decided to begin volunteering at Forest Holme because I want to give to other patients and relatives the care and compassion that was given to me by everyone at Forest Holme.

Thank you to Kevin for kindly sharing his experience with us.

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EVENT NEWS SUPPORTER CONFERENCE Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first Supporter Conference at AFC Bournemouth's stadium.

The afternoon included updates on the Charity's vision for the future, the variety of care provided by Forest Holme, fundraising and retail updates, our education programme, the Building on the Best programme and two very moving speeches by our supporters Roz and Marbellys.

Thanks also go to Hays Travel Broadstone for supporting the event.

BOAT TRIP Our popular Wareham River Cruise took place in August. We had a great evening, with our guests enjoying fish and chips, top entertainment from Neil Hansler, and the fireworks over Poole Quay.

Thank you to everyone who joined us– the event raised £2,455.

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SUNFLOWER BALL We were delighted that 89 guests were able to join us for our Sunflower Ball at the Harbour Heights Hotel in September.

Thanks to the kindness of our guests and those who provided our auction and raffle prizes, over ÂŁ5,000 was raised on the evening.

Special thanks goes to; Wessex Marine, Barclays, Mr & Mrs Crespin, Ashley Wood Golf Club, COTY, Milly's Florist, The Big Green Event, Store & Secure Self Storage, RT Promotions, SinglePoint BookKeeping Services Ltd, Lake Yard and Gary Capstick.

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HOSPICE CARE WEEK Hospice Care Week is an annual week of activity to raise the profile of hospice care across the UK. This year, we shared the many faces of hospice care.

From nurses to volunteers, counsellors to chaplains, corporate partners to carers, the week is about celebrating everyone involved in providing and supporting hospice care, and making a difference to thousands of people and

families every year.

We are so proud to be your local hospice. Find out more about the week, and the work we do in your community, by visiting our website; www.forestholmehospice.org.uk

“I've met so many lovely people and made new friends through becoming a fundraising volunteer for Forest Holme.

There's always a warm welcome from the fundraising team at the office and it's very uplifting to spend a few hours helping the fundraising effort.

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FUNDRAISING VOLUNTEER

I would recommend to anyone to give just a few hours out of their busy lives to volunteer.

It's so worthwhile."

“Any worthwhile job is challenging and rewarding but I couldn’t have imagined, working with the dying and the bereaved, how humbling an experience it would be.

DANIA

The courage of ordinary people is inspiring and it is a privilege to work with clients and colleagues alike.”

BEREAVEMENT COUNSELLOR

DR AMY CONSULTANT IN PALLIATIVE MEDICINE

“I have a wonderful job. I always get asked if my job makes me sad but in fact it has the opposite effect. I have the great privilege of working with a team of amazing people who truly go the extra mile every day to ensure that our patients live well. Forest Holme is a place where joyful memories are shared as well as new ones being made. Working in palliative care makes me aware of how precious time is. We endeavour to care for our patients and their families to make the most of every day.”

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“After my husband Dave died nearly four years ago I felt as though my life had ended too.

I had no purpose to it and no-one to share the day to day ordinary things with let alone the special things.

ROZ VOLUNTEER

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In the most difficult days before he died he was cared for by the wonderful Forest Holme nurses who cared for us too as they took us all on as a family.

I'm now very pleased to have a purpose back in my life as I volunteer for the Hospice in lots of different ways. I am so pleased to be able to give something back.”

“Within my role as a Therapy Assistant it is an absolute pleasure and privilege to support and help patients and their families at a time when they may feel at their most vulnerable. I am able to maximise their functional abilities and their comfort to enable them to enhance quality of life for as long as possible.”

IN MEMORY OF AMANDA

By Sue Barret (Mum of Amanda) My daughter, Amanda had suffered with a Brain Tumour for nearly six years. Her tumour became more aggressive and her last admission to Southampton Hospital keeping her eyebrows trimmed. ended in them telling her that the This was noticed by all her visitors only option for her now was and was such a caring thing to do palliative care. We didn’t want her to and I know she would have end her days in a general hospital appreciated it. and with the very special care of her consultants at Poole she was moved Big difference Small change, to Forest Holme Hospice.

Her room overlooked the courtyard which was so lovely. We opened the patio door and listened to the birds It was here that she spent her final and the water fountain. Amanda 10 days. I will be eternally grateful loved her music and the radio was that her life ended in such a quietly tuned in to her favourite pop wonderful caring place. All staff from songs and maybe she was able to doctors to nurses to volunteer Thank you hearfor those tunes. to collect continuing workers showed the utmost your small change for Forest Holme compassion towards Amanda and all Hospice. The total now stands at her visitors at all times of the day.

The lounge provided moments of £1,092! To request a ‘Small change, Being only 34 she had many friends respite for visitors when the Big for too your jar please of all ages and in these 10 days so difference’ sadnesslabel became much to cope call us on 01202 many came to talk to her and chat with.

Many670644. cups of tea and coffee about their memories of their special were consumed over the week. times with her. For the first few days It is sad her life had to end so young she was able to take in what was but I will always be comforted that being said but in the last week, the care shown to Amanda by although not able to respond, I am Forest Holme was the best she sure she was hearing all we said. could have had.

Amanda always made a real effort with her appearance and the nurses carried this on until the end by applying a little make up and

Amanda passed away on 15th May 2017 just three days before her 35th birthday.

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GUNG-HO! August 2017 Congratulations to all those who took part in the Gung-Ho 5K obstacle race in support of Forest Holme Hospice.

The runners tackled Europe's biggest inflatables and raised a combined total of ÂŁ9,880.

We also had over 20 volunteers helping us on the day. The volunteers assisted runners, distributed merchandise, and cheered on the participants.

A great day was had by all.

Thank you to everyone who made it so memorable.

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INDIAN MELA The Indian Mela offered the opportunity to experience the diverse tastes of India from a wide selection of food stalls.

It also featured handicraft stalls, henna painting, and entertainment in the form of dancing and live music.

The Indian Mela was inaugurated by the Mayor of Poole and was kindly sponsored

by Bupa, Nationwide and Owl Finance.

Hannah Parsons, Fundraising Manager for Forest Holme Hospice Charity, said: “The Dorset Indian Mela was a huge success last year and this year was even better. It was a great opportunity to try some fabulous food, all while raising money for Forest Holme Hospice.�

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FUNDRAISING IN THE COMMUNITY LINDSAY CARE HOME The Lindsay care home summer fete was a huge success and raised over £800 for our work.

Claudia, Home Manager at The Lindsay had an 8 gallon bucket of icy water thrown over her as the team exceeded their fundraising target of £500. Well done to Claudia and the team for organising a great event.

MEMORIAL CONCERT FOR MUM Back in July, James Shannon used his passion for music to raise vital funds for Forest Holme.

James and his talented friends hosted a memorial concert in memory of his mum Tammi, who passed away in Forest Holme in June 2016.

James said; “The genuine love and care shown by Forest Holme staff plus the excellent facilities are highly appreciated and make a world of difference in such tragic times.”

METAL DETECTING DIG Dorset & West Past Finders and the Dorset Relic Hunters took part in a joint metal detecting dig to raise funds for patient care at Forest Holme.

Their generous donation of £2,585 will fund over 103 hours of nursing care on the ward.

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10K SWIM Congratulations to Harry White and his 3 friends for completing the River Dart 10k swim in aid of Forest Holme Hospice.

Harry said “This charity is special to me because it has recently started supporting someone very close to me and the service they have received in this challenging and confusing time has already made a difference to handling the uncertainty and upset of this terrible illness.”

CHARLIE & DANI SKYDIVE Fundraiser Charlie and her friend Dani faced their fear of heights in September by skydiving from a plane 13,000 ft in the air. The duo raised a combined total of £1,200.

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FARMERS MARKET The team at Barclays organised a pop up Farmers Market to raise funds for Forest Holme. The fresh produce and homemade preserves raised an incredible £683 for local hospice care.

30 HOUR HIKE Congratulations to Kate Elson for completing the South Coast Challenge in memory of her Nan. Kate said “It was really hard and we are sore today but feeling accomplished. It took over 30 hours of hiking with only stops for food and first aid.”

SKY HIGH FOR BRYONY Well done to Bryony for skydiving at a height of 13,500ft in memory of her mum’s partner Tony, who received care at Forest Holme in 2016.

Bryony said; “Forest Holme allowed my Mum to take a break from being his carer, enabling her to be his partner again. We laughed, cried, shouted and reminisced while we had the chance, safe in the knowledge that he was happy, content and comfortable.”

BIKE RIDE FOR NURSES On Tuesday 29th August, two Forest Holme nurses took part in a sponsored bike ride along Blackpool Seafront.

Vanessa said: “Forest Holme not only supports people suffering from palliative diagnosis but who also provide support and assistance to those loved ones who also going through this heart-breaking ordeal.”

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FOOTBALL KIT We were so thrilled to see the Forest Holme logo proudly displayed on the Corfe Castle FC kit.

SUMMER FETE Thank you to Ben Thacker for organising a Summer Fete at Brompton Court in aid of Forest Holme. Ben said “In 2003 you gave my mum, Sandra Irene Cobb, the utmost dignity and peace in her final hour's and this is my little way of giving you something back.”

TALBOT HEATH SCHOOL A group of retired staff from Talbot Heath School raised £550 for our work by hosting a lunch in memory of friends and colleagues who have benefitted as in-patients and out-patients at Forest Holme Hospice.

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500 MILES FOR MUM We are so grateful to Maria Thomas-Luker for raising £1,000 for our charity by walking 500 miles in 4 months.

Maria said; “In February 2017 we were told the devastating news that my mum had cancer and there was no treatment they could give her. Just 5 weeks after being told, she passed away.

During those 5 weeks we received so much wonderful support from Joss at Forest Holme. My mum didn't like hospitals so her wish was to be at home. Joss offered support and advice to our family and assured us we were doing a great job looking after mum. Our world will never be the same.

I wanted to do something to help raise money to enable Forest Holme to continue to offer their support.

FOOTBALL MATCH In July, Poole Borough Football Club took on the Poole Legends in a charity football game for Forest Holme Hospice Charity.

The final score was 5-2 to Poole Borough FC. Thank you to both teams for taking part and raising money for the hospice.

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We can’t bring my mum back, but we can do all we can to ensure other families have the same support we received.”

SAND WALK A total of 990 pupils from Poole High School took part in a sponsored Sand Walk to raise funds and awareness of Forest Holme.

The pupils were wonderful ambassadors for the school and it was great to talk to them about the work of the hospice. Special thanks goes to Mr Burkmar and Mr Jones for their hard work in organising this event.

SAINSBURY’S Our charity partnership with Sainsbury’s Pitwines has now come to an end after two wonderful years.

Thank you so much to the team for their hard work, creativity and tireless support of the hospice. We are incredibly grateful for your fundraising efforts over the past 24 months.

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LIGHT UP A LIFE - TREE OF REMEMBRANCE Each year at Christmas time, our Light up a Life appeal provides the local community with the opportunity to dedicate a star on our Tree of Remembrance.

All donations made during this appeal will support patients and families in need of our care over the festive season.

Simply visit the tree during December to add your dedication or complete the form on page 21. Once we receive your form, your loved one’s name will be handwritten onto a Light up a Life star and displayed on the tree.

This year, we will have two tree locations:

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The Secret Wardrobe on the first floor of the Dolphin Shopping Centre from 1st - 22nd December.

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Sainsbury’s at Castlepoint Shopping Centre from 1st - 20th December.

LIGHT UP A LIFE Dedication Form Your Details Title _________

(please print in BLOCK CAPITALS)

First name ____________ Surname __________________

Address ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Postcode _________________ Telephone ____________ Email __________________________________________ I am happy to be contacted by:

Post

Email

Telephone

I would like to dedicate a star in memory of (name in CAPITALS) ________________________________________________________________ (Your star will be on display at The Secret Wardrobe in the Dolphin Shopping Centre from Friday 1st Dec till Friday 22nd Dec 2017) I would like to make a donation and enclose a cheque payable to ‘Forest Holme Hospice Charity’ for £___________ Please send me a written thank you letter for this donation Please send me an email thank you for this donation Please send me a star memento to place on my Christmas Tree at home.

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 _______________________

Please return this form and your cheque to: Light up a Life - Forest Holme Hospice Charity 5 Seldown Road - Poole - Dorset - BH15 1TS

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CHRISTMAS CARD ORDER FORM Your Details Title _________

(please print in BLOCK CAPITALS)

First name ____________ Surname __________________

Address ________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________ Postcode _________________ Telephone ____________ Email __________________________________________ I am happy to be contacted by: Post

Email

Telephone

I would like to purchase:

Design

Quantity

Total (£)

1 - £3.95 2 - £3.95 3 - £3.95 4 - £3.95 5 - £3.95 6 - £3.95 7 - £3.95 8 - £3.95 9 - Purple badge - £1 10 - Diamante badge -£1 11 - Silver badge - £1 Postage (per order)

£2.90

TOTAL (Inc postage)

£__________

Please enclose a cheque payable to ‘Forest Holme Hospice Charity’

and return this form to: Forest Holme Hospice Charity 5 Seldown Road - Poole - Dorset - BH15 1TS 22

CHRISTMAS CARDS & BADGES Our Christmas cards come in packs of 10 with envelopes.

The message inside the card reads “Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year”. Each pack is £3.95 (excluding delivery) Christmas cards can also be purchased online via: https://goo.gl/zCMQuN

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1,000 MILES Matt House completed a 1,000 mile bike ride from John O’Groats to Land’s End in support of Forest Holme and Macmillan Cancer Support.

Congratulations on this fantastic achievement.

HEAD SHAVE On 7th October, Lisa Pierson will be shaving off her beautiful red locks to raise vital funds for local people battling cancer and other life limiting illnesses.

Lisa said “I want to do this, to acknowledge how brave those people who have experienced cancer really are.

Currently, a husband of a dear friend is going through treatment and Forest Holme are providing supportive care to the family, they are wonderful.”

DEAN’S GARDEN PARTY The lovely Joyce and Peter Dean opened their beautiful garden in Corfe Mullen once again this year to raise funds for Forest Holme. Despite the rainy weather, guests were able to enjoy the view of the garden and tuck in to tea and cakes.

Thank you so much to Joyce, Peter, and all of the guests for supporting our charity.

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SAHARA MARATHON In 2016, Nikki’s husband Richard passed away at Forest Holme following a battle with cancer.

On the first anniversary of his passing, Nikki will fly out to the Moroccan Sahara to run 2 Marathons in just 2 days in his memory.

Nikki said “The staff at Forest Holme were so amazing with him, nothing seemed to phase them and he wasn't the easiest of patients. I feel no amount of money I raise is a big enough thank you for the care he received at the end.”

100 MILE BIKE RIDE Congratulations to Simon Luty for completing the 100 mile Birmingham Velo last Sunday in support of Forest Holme.

Simon said “Forest Holme cared for my Dad in his last days and he could not have received better care. Not only that but the support to my mum and the rest of the family was amazing, the nurses work in such challenging circumstances and always put the patient and their family first.”

JIMMY HOLLYWOOD CUP The Jimmy Hollywood Cup between Swanage Town & Herston Football Club and Corfe Castle FC raised a fantastic total of £1,557 for Forest Holme Hospice. A massive thank you to everyone involved.

We heard it was a brilliant day.

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CHOCOLATE NEEDED Every year we organise a chocolate tombola which raises significant funds for the Hospice. We wouldn't be able to do this without the kind donations of chocolate items from the local community.

If you are able to donate a chocolate bar, box, tub, bag, or multi pack for us to use in the chocolate tombola this year, it would be greatly appreciated.

RECYCLING CARDS Thank you for recycling your birthday and celebration cards with our charity.

Your unwanted cards have been transformed in to beautiful handmade designs by hospice cleaner Jackie.

Jackie sold 400 cards over the past 12 months, generating ÂŁ400 for our charity.

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ÂŁ12 available from the Secret Wardrobe or the office.

Registered charity number 1038021

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.

Inkjet cartridges

Mobile phones

Foreign coins Stamps

Celebration Cards Craft items for making cards 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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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.

DONATIONS Thank you to Big Yellow Storage on the Nuffield Industrial Estate for storing our stock free of charge.

Donations can be made directly to the storage unit 7 days per week. To view their opening hours, please visit www.bigyellow.co.uk/ store/poole-self-storage We would also like to thank Oak Services who bring the stock from the unit to our shop.

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We are on the lookout for evening dresses. If you are having a wardrobe clear-out, please consider donating your evening wear to The Secret Wardrobe.

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We are looking for volunteers on Wednesday afternoon and Saturdays. Please contact Natalie or Dawn on 01202 676384 if you are able to spare a few hours a week.

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We are also looking for winter clothes, coats, shoes and accessories. Thank you to those who have already donated this season.

FASHION SHOW October marks the 5th anniversary of the Secret Wardrobe.

To celebrate this occasion, we would like to invite you to join us for a Fashion Show at Merley House in Wimborne on Friday 20th October.

Tickets are ÂŁ8 per person and include a glass of bubbly. Please purchase your tickets in advance from the Secret Wardrobe or the fundraising office.

There will also be a selection of stalls available selling Christmas gifts and handmade jewellery.

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UTILITY ROOM REFURBISHMENT We were delighted to be awarded £3,222 worth of funding from The Screwfix Foundation, a charity which supports projects to fix, repair, maintain and improve properties and facilities for those in need.

The funding was used to refurbish the patient services / utility room at the hospice. We’d like to thank everyone who was involved in the fundraising – it’s made a great difference.

SUNFLOWER MOSAIC Thank you to all those who contributed photographs to our Sunflower Mosaic.

The mosaic was on display at The Secret Wardrobe throughout September.

Special thanks goes to Bespoke 4 Business, BrightBox Designs and Enliven for making this possible.

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TIMELINE OF HOSPICE Earlier this year, we saw our vision become a reality thanks to the creative team at Enliven UK. Visit the hospice to view our timeline of Forest Holme Hospice dating back to 1991 through to the present day.

DINGHY FOR AUCTION Wessex Marine have generously donated a Topaz TAZ sailing dinghy to our charity.

The dingy is an ex demonstrator and has only been used once.

If you would like to purchase this item, please contact Hannah on 01202 670644. The reserve price is ÂŁ895.

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GOOD LUCK RUNNERS Good luck to all those who are competing in the Bournemouth Marathon festival in support of Forest Holme.

deal with significant loss before, yet the incredible standard of Forest Holme's care assured me that they died with dignity and in comfort.

We have 14 runners taking part including Jake Dixon who is Inspired by my father, and to running the kids kilometre in show my gratitude for their memory of his Dad. service, I am running the Bournemouth half marathon in In the longer distance events, order to raise £250 for Callum Gash is running his first Forest Holme. Although £250 Half Marathon. may not sound like much, it will pay for the bereavement Callum said “During my first counselling of two families.” year at university I lost both of my grandfathers to aggressive cancer within six months of each other. I had never had to

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Jake Dixon

Rachel Ison

Bella Neville

Paul Tyrell

Laciemay Sherwood

Callum Gash

Cindy Lankstead

Neil Andrews

Katrina Sherwood

Bethan Jones

Jennie Sherwood

Dale Holland

Katy Atkinson

Emma Collins

Tina Smith

Tim Hickish

CAR NEEDED FOR RALLY - Two nurses will be competing in an upcoming car rally and are looking for a small, banger type car to race in. If you can help, please contact fundraising on 01202 670644 or email fundraising@forestholmehospice.org.uk

SHIRT SLEEVES We are delighted to announce that Swanage Town & Herston Football Club Under 9’s will be supporting Forest Holme throughout the season. A spokesperson from the club said “We have chosen a charity close to our hearts to support and our boys are proud to be wearing the Forest Holme logo on their shirt sleeves.”

NEW FRIENDSHIPS After meeting at our monthly Bereavement Support Group organised by the counselling team, many new friendships have formed.

Pictured right: Chris and friends on a group walk.

ESSENTIAL NURSING The team at Essential Nursing & Care Agency continue to be wonderful supporters of our work and have recently raised £1,000 for the hospice through their annual charity raffle.

Your ongoing contributions are greatly appreciated, thank you.

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PARTNERSHIP WORKING Could you spare 2 hours a week to help?

The British Red Cross’ Connecting Communities project is in need of volunteers to help reduce isolation and loneliness in the Poole area.

Throughout Dorset, they know that lots of people experience feelings of loneliness and social isolation. This hidden issue is problematic because it affects people’s health and wellbeing.

This brand new service will provide up to 12 weeks of person-centred support to someone experiencing loneliness or social isolation and help them connect to their community again.

The focus will be on building a person’s confidence and sense of identity and purpose.

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Support is tailored to a person’s specific needs, depending on the stage of loneliness or isolation.

Both Forest Holme Hospice and Poole Hospital NHS Foundation Trust benefit from existing British Red Cross initiatives and will no doubt also benefit from this new service in due course.

To find out more visit www.redcross.org/ tackleloneliness or speak to Yana Tomes or Lesley Gorman Community Connecters (Poole) on 01235 552660

RAFFLE PRIZES NEEDED We are always on the look out for raffle and tombola prizes for our fundraising events and stalls throughout the year.

Any prizes, however big or small, will be greatly appreciated.

CHRISTMAS PRIZE DRAW WIN

£500

A flat screen television Plus many more prizes TICKETS £1 EACH

Your Christmas Prize Draw tickets have been enclosed with this newsletter. To request additional tickets, please call 01202 670644.

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VOLUNTEER NEWS We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who has kindly donated their time to help Forest Holme achieve wonderful things.

Our army of volunteers have had a busy summer bucket collecting, planting, gardening, crafting and marching in support of our work.

If you are interested in volunteering for our shop, please contact Natalie or Dawn on 01202 676384 and if you are interested in volunteering for our fundraising team, please contact Kirsty on 01202 670644.

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Please return this form to; Forest Holme Hospice Charity, 5 Seldown Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 1TS 37

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

EVENTS CALENDAR THE SECRET WARDROBE FASHION SHOW Friday 20th October 2017 - 6PM TILL 8PM To mark the 5th anniversary of our shop we will be hosting a fashion show at Merley House in Wimborne. Tickets are ÂŁ8 per person and include a welcome drink.

Tickets must be purchased in advance via our shop (The Secret Wardrobe, Dolphin Shopping Centre, Poole) or via our fundraising office.

BINGO NIGHT Monday 13th November Our popular Bingo Night is sure to sell out quickly.

Tickets are ÂŁ10 per person which includes a bingo book and a burger and chips. All tickets must be purchased in advance.

Please be aware that this event sells out quickly.

Contact Kirsty on 01202 670644 or email Kirsty@forestholmehospice. org.uk

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LUAL REMEMBRANCE SERVICE - Thursday 30th Nov Enjoy a mixture of carols, readings, prayers and remembrance at our annual Light up a Life Service.

This year’s service will take place on the steps of the Civic Centre in Poole from 6.30pm. Following the service, sherry and mince pies will be served, courtesy of The Mayor of Poole. Please park in the multi-storey car park.

TREE OF REMEMBRANCE - Throughout December Visit our Tree of Remembrance at The Secret Wardrobe in the Dolphin Shopping Centre from the 1st - 22nd December and dedicate a star in memory of someone special.

Alternatively, visit our second tree at Sainsbury’s Castlepoint from 1st - 20th December. Our stand will be open from 10.30am till 3.30pm, Monday to Saturday.

DANCE THROUGH THE DECADES - Sat 9th December Join us at the Hamworthy Club on Saturday 9th December for 'Dance through the Decades'. A DJ will play a selection of hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s, 80s and 90s.

Tickets are £30 per person and include a two course festive meal, coffee and mints and two glasses of wine.

CHRISTMAS FAYRE - Wednesday 13th December We are holding a Christmas fayre on Wednesday 13th of December at the Corfe Castle Village Hall.

We will have an array of stalls and if you’re looking for that something special, a unique gift or just stocking fillers come along, it’s sure to get everyone into the festive spirit!

CHRISTMAS FAMILY WALK - Sunday 17th December Strictly limited to 50 participants. Registration is £10 per adult or £5 per child and includes a bottle of water, a sponsorship pack, t-shirt and a Santa hat. Contact Charlie on 01202 670644 or email charlie.james@forestholmehospice.org.uk.

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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.

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 @ForestHolme Forestholme