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St Wilfrid’s Hospice
newsletter
Autumn 2011
Sun Shines at Rainbow Revival A handful of doves made the day at St Wilfrid’s Hospice Rainbow Day which went ahead in Priory Park despite squalling winds, torrential rain, no electricity and reduced entertainment! The family fun day, which should have provided a full programme of activities, as well as the opportunity for Hospice supporters to help build a rainbow of messages to loved ones, sadly didn’t go quite according to plan! It made us realise how much we rely on the weather to hold a successful event – bad weather really does affect our income. However, around 100 supporters did brave the elements and stood in silence as 12 beautiful white doves were released accompanied by the Hospice Ukulele Band, who quietly strummed their way through their version of ‘Somewhere over the Rainbow’ Although the best laid plans do sometimes go awry, the Hospice came up with an excellent alternative event – a Rainbow Revival which took place last month – in brilliant sunshine - alongside our annual Open Garden.
A Reminder Don’t forget our AGM on WEDNESDAY 26TH OCTOBER at 6.00pm in the Day Hospice. Tea and cake will be served at 5.30pm prior to the meeting which will be chaired by Angela Wormald, Chair of the Board.
Target exceeded thanks to you! Thank you to everyone who supported the “Hospice at Home” appeal earlier in the year. The appeal focused on raising £15,000 for additional bank staff hours for the Hospice at Home service and funding was needed in order to help avoid situations where referrals might be turned away due to lack of capacity. We were completely overwhelmed by the generosity of the local community who helped us beat our target and raise over £29,000. We also received some extremely heart-warming feedback, an example of which can be found below… “Today would have been my husband’s 71st birthday and thanks to Mel we know he died peacefully. He would have liked others to have this opportunity so I am sending a cheque towards the Hospice at Home team.” To find out more about the Hospice at Home service please call Debbie Allen on 01243 755824.
The award winning garden, which is one of many that opened this summer to raise funds for the Hospice offered visitors the chance to chat to members of our volunteer gardening team whilst enjoying a glass of Pimms and delicious home-made cup cakes. During the afternoon the release of the white doves was repeated thus adding a very special touch to the occasion.
‘Lots’ of Fun Why not be one of the first to start the bids rolling at the Fourth Grand Hospice Auction on THURSDAY 27TH OCTOBER at Westbourne House School, Shopwyke, Chichester. Delicious canapés and drinks will be served at 6.15pm prior to around 60 ‘lots’ going under the hammer. There will be a variety of lots ranging from
holiday houses in Barbados and Majorca to tickets for the England v Ireland match at Twickenham. Entry is by ticket only at £12.50 which includes your catalogue plus drinks and canapés. Telephone bids are accepted. Please contact Judy Hawkins on 01243 825315 or e-mail judyhawkins@fsmail.net to purchase your tickets now!
Simply the Best? Last month our beautiful garden was judged as part of the Chichester District’s Residents & Business Garden Competition. This year we have entered three categories and now we are keeping our fingers crossed that they think our garden is the tops three times over! We will keep you posted!
St Wilfrid’s Hospice welcomes your support. Telephone to find out how you can help us:
01243 775302
www.stwh.co.uk
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