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Making a difference to local lives
Spring/Summer | 2018
Carers in the SpotlightSpecial support
DreambuildingHelp build our new Hospice
Make a Will Fortnight Book soon
Pirates on the Run Sign up now!
May is Moonlight Month
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If you’re not busy on Saturday 5th May, why not join us on our very special 10th anniversary Moonlight Walk? Come along to the Westgate Leisure Centre from 8.30pm – you can register on the night, so grab a friend and make it a night to remember. Don’t miss out because it’s extra special this anniversary year with lots of surprises, including a light show and music from Spirit FM and ‘celebration stations’ along the 5 and 10 mile route options. One – the ‘Man on the Moon’ station – is literally ‘out of this world’! The ‘Our Care in Action’ section on pages 4 and 5, focuses on the support the Hospice gives to friends and family. Of course, the patient care we provide is vital, but the help we give to a patient’s loved ones is extremely important too.Our DREAMBUILDING public appeal, raising money to build our new Hospice reaches its climax in 2018.
The challenge is now on to raise the final £2.5m needed before we open the doors of our new building in 2019. Check out the DREAMBUILDING bulletin in this edition for the latest news...Lastly I’d like you to consider buying a raffle ticket. It costs over £20,000 every day to keep our services going; and the raffle makes a crucial contribution. It costs just £1 a ticket and you’ll have a chance to win £2,000!Thank you once again for your support.
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St Wilfrid s Hospice | Hello and Retail
HOW TO CONTACT USAddress: St Wilfrid’s Hospice, Grosvenor Road, Chichester, PO19 8FPTel: 01243 775302 Email: [email protected]: stwh.co.ukRegistered Charity in England and Wales No: 281963
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@StWilfridsChi We’d love to hear any feedback you may have about the newsletter, so please get in touch with your comments.contact the Newsletter Editor on 01243 755185 or email [email protected]
Vintage Verve!‘T he Vintage Affair’ will be drawing
the crowds again this summer as people hunt down vintage glamour and style for the Goodwood Revival. The stylish event featuring music and entertainment, fashion displays and afternoon tea will be held from 9.30am on Friday 24th August, at the Assembly Rooms in Chichester.Louise Drudge and her team at the Retro & Vintage shop in Chichester are leading the massive amount of preparation needed to make the day a successful fundraiser for the Hospice.
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Our Care in Action
Education
Community Fundraising
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ContentsIt’s great to be back in the driving seat for this edition of St Wilfrid’s News!
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“On one extraordinary day in the shop, we had three gentlemen from Belgium who visited and each needed three outfits, one for every day of the Revival,” said Louise, “They came with an empty suitcase and left with complete ensembles including plus fours, tweed jackets and cravats!“The Retro & Vintage shop, 11 Eastgate Square, Chichester is open Monday to Saturday, 9.30am to 4.30pm. Contact [email protected] or by phone on 01243 771756.
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5th May at Westgate Leisure Centre
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stwh.co.uk | Pirates on the Run
S t Wilfrid’s East Wittering shop has won a special award as it gains recognition for its stunning
and unusual window displays. The shop came second in the 2017 East Wittering village Christmas window competition.“Over the last year the team has created an 80’s themed window, an oriental window using an amazing silk fan as a centre piece and an ‘Alice in Wonderland’ inspired theme,” said Shop Manager, Michelle Dagwell “This year’s Mothering Sunday window involved the local community with children from East Wittering Primary school making decorations for their mums to see on display.”
Michelle says the whole team of staff and volunteers get involved in planning and creating the displays months in advance. They are always on the lookout for interesting or decorative donated items in preparation.
St Wilfrid’s shop at 23 Shore Road, East Wittering,
is open Monday to Saturday 9.30am until 4.30pm and Sundays
10am until 4pm
Windows to Wow
A hoy me hearties! St Wilfrid’s is staging a unique new event called ‘Pirates on
the Run’ on Saturday1st September. A colourful bouncy inflatable obstacle 3k sponsored fun run, it will appeal to both children and adults.
“Families will love it because it’s an affordable event with something for every age group to enjoy, from toddlers to teenagers,” said the Hospice’s Head of Fundraising and Communications, Jerry Doyle. “But there is plenty for adults who like a challenge too – members of the armed forces regularly use the obstacle course on their team-building days.”St Wilfrid’s Hospice crew are setting anchor in the grounds of Chichester High School from 11am on 1st
September to launch the ‘Pirates on the Run’ day. Everyone is encouraged to dress up as pirates and a prize will be on offer for the best fancy dress. There will be a treasure hunt, refreshments, face-painting and other fun activities.Inflatables will include a Pirate castle, a Treasure island, giant slides, a sports arena, a shark activity bed and a galleon.Early bird registration is open until 15 July and costs just £15 for older sea dogs (adults) and £6 for young deck hands (children). After 15 July registration will be £16 for adults and £8 each for children. The hope is that as many as possible will raise £50 sponsorship money per head.“Pirates on the Run is one of the most exciting fundraisers we have ever
staged” said St Wilfrid’s Chief Executive, Alison Moorey. “Hundreds of people are expected to take part. We hope everyone will help us spread the word quickly because the serious side of this is that the more people who register and get themselves sponsored, the more funds will be raised.”Sign up now at stwh.co.uk/pirates or for more info contact: [email protected] or phone 01243 755827
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St Wilfrid s Hospice | Our Care in Action
Read all about Our Care in Action
S t Wilfrid’s Day Services provides carers with the kind of support
they need to ensure they look after themselves and their own needs, as well as the person in their care. It’s about getting the balance right and recognising themselves as a carer rather than just as a partner or relative of the person they are caring for. St Wilfrid’s offers the opportunity to meet other people in similar situations, to seek expert advice from our specialist staff and discover various support services available to them as well as the Hospice, such as those provided by Carers Support West Sussex and Crossroads Care.
“If you are providing ongoing care for someone, you also need to take care of yourself. It’s not always easy to recognise that your loved one’s life-limiting illness doesn’t have to limit your life too,” said Sarah Collar, Registered General Nurse and key member of our Day Services teamAfter a thorough personal assessment of their needs, carers can take advantage of as much practical, physical, emotional and clinical advice that they need, either in one to one or group sessions at our Day Centre, such as the Neuro Care and Share group and Breathe Easy group. Carers may also benefit from
attending our Living Well talks on various topics such as managing fatigue, getting out and about, and nutrition and diet. Therapies on offer to carers include mindfulness, relaxation techniques and many complementary therapies including massage and Reiki.
A fter Jill Fenwick’s husband, David, died in June 2012, she
attended the Hospice’s Safe Haven bereavement group for carers, family and friends experiencing a recent death of a loved one. Joining the group introduced her to others in
a similar situation to her own and Jill found it comforting having them to talk to. Attending Safe Haven soon became a highlight of their week at a time when they felt reluctant to go out and socialise.When it was time to move on to the
next group, Open House, and make room for newly bereaved people, the twelve members of the group decided to continue their newfound friendship by meeting for monthly for Sunday lunches. Five years later they are still supporting each other with many aspects of life. Members of the group describe St Wilfrid’s bereavement services as a ‘lifeline’, making the difference between ‘no hope and some hope’.Last year Jill and her fellow group members again enjoyed a pre-Christmas lunch. “Once again we raised our glasses to St Wilfrid’s for all the support they gave us in our hour of need and wished everyone our blessings as they continue their much appreciated work for all our community,” said Jill.
Carers’ Bereavement Group
Caring for our Carers
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Time out for Carers
S imply dropping into the St Wilfrid’s Day Centre for a bit
of company and a cuppa may be enough to help a carer feel re-energised. But if people are keen to learn a new skill in the company of other carers, then activities, such as our art, crafts and flower arranging sessions, might provide the perfect excuse to get out, socialise and enjoy some respite from the demands of fulltime caring. Joan Wills who is caring for her husband Brian tried her hand at flower arranging with us recently, whilst Brian enjoyed one of our complementary therapies, with great results!Flowers can naturally reduce stress and moderate moods. Our flower arranging sessions are proving very popular with patients and carers who want to get creative and, after a tutorial, they leave with a beautiful hand-made arrangement to enjoy at home.
Mayor’s support for Carers
C hichester Mayor, Councillor Peter Evans, has recognised carers in
his charitable work, awarding funds to St Wilfrid’s and to PACSO, the parents and carers support charity. The Hospice received £2,000 from the prestigious Mayor’s Charity Ball.As well as receiving a share of the money raised during the year, the prestigious Mayor’s Charity Ball was held in February and raised an additional £2,000. “There is tremendous pressure on carers. This often means the carers’ own needs are neglected,” said Peter Evans. “St Wilfrid’s staff understand and connect with these people. I wanted to help by enabling respite breaks or training to help with the emotional needs of carers in coping with the pressures of looking after a loved one 365 days a year.”
Horse on a House call
The Hospice recently welcomed a very large guest – a horse named Lady
– the beloved companion of inpatient Avril Sirett. Avril owned a pony from a very young age and horses became her lifelong passion, even owning her own riding school.Avril’s daughter Tara, mentioned to Healthcare Assistant Caz Martin, that Avril was desperate to see her horse, and a plan to make this happen sprang into action. After a short time Lady’s head appeared through Avril’s open window! It was a very special moment, not just for Avril, but for her family and friends who understood how much Avril’s life and work had been wrapped up in her horses and the horse-riding world. Everyone had a tear in their eye, including the staff.
stwh.co.uk | Patients’ stories
Family reunion for Jill’s 80th
Family members travelled from Australia to be with inpatient, Jill
Davidson, for her 80th birthday party at St Wilfrid’s. Jill moved ‘down under’ some years ago and still has some family there, but returned to the UK in 2013 after being diagnosed with ovarian cancer. As champagne toasts were made, all Jill’s six sons were together for the first time in 20 years, as were most of Jill’s 16 grandchildren!
“It was very special having everyone around me,” said Jill, “I’m glad to be here. The Hospice has been fantastic. As soon as I arrived I felt as if a warm blanket had been wrapped around me. I had been frightened before I came in and was struggling to do things. Now everyone wants me to tell them what I need and what I want. That’s the miracle of this place, that you’re treated as if you’re special and nothing is too much trouble.”
Patient Stories5
T he ‘Career in Care’ Summer School is back for another year. The free, six day course will run
from 6th to 10th August, with one day between 13th and 17th August. Twelve places are available and applications are invited from anyone aged 16-19 interested in a career in health or social care. The students will get to meet health care professionals, talk to patients and carers and receive training from highly qualified specialists.
On completion, students will achieve three nationally recognised vocational qualifications which can lead towards an apprenticeship or enhance prospects of ‘A’ levels or university.Previous students have been extremely positive about their Summer School experience. “The course was really thorough – I learnt a lot,” one participant said. “Until you are in a hospice, you do not know what a wonderful place it is. This experience is
going to really help me at college and has given me a better understanding of what I want to do.”Another student, said, “I jumped at the opportunity as I have always wanted to work in a hospice, specifically with children. Doing this has given me a different dimension and experience which will help me in the future.”The closing date for applications is Friday 15th June. For a booking form visit the website, call the Education Centre on 01243 755830 or email [email protected]
St Wilfrid s Hospice | Education
St Wilfrid’s Education team is launching a training workshop on the Namaste Care Programme for advanced dementia. Due to start in the autumn, Namaste is new to West Sussex and St Wilfrid’s is currently working with a local care home to pilot the programme.
Namaste Care Programme
‘Namaste’ literally translates as ‘to honour the spirit within’ and the programme was
developed by Professor Joyce Simard in the USA. It offers a unique, structured approach for a person with advanced dementia and focuses on sensory interventions, especially touch. Sadly, often there is little help available for people with advanced
symptoms, and this can lead to further isolation and withdrawal from the world around them.
The Namaste Care training workshop is aimed at Care Home staff and will enable them to understand the purpose and benefit of the programme for people with dementia, their families and care staff.The course will allow staff to communicate the vision to their wider teams and help them lead change in the way Care Homes work.
After completion, staff should be able to develop a plan to implement, evaluate and sustain the Namaste Care Programme.Research already undertaken by St Christopher’s Hospice has shown Namaste Care offers clear benefits for residents, family members and care staff. Further national research is also currently being undertaken at two leading UK universities.
Education Centre Courses
(May – Aug 2018)Clinical Courses • Breathlessness• Clinical Decision Making in Palliative
and End of Life Care• Communication: Are You Listening?• Compassion Awareness • End of Life Care and Dementia • End of Life Journeys: Lesbian, Gay,
Bisexual and Transsexual• Frailty for Healthcare Professionals• International Palliative Care • Management of Syringe Drivers • Palliative Link Group• Recognising Dying • SAGE & THYME® ACP Level 2 • SAGE & THYME® Foundation Level 1• Six Steps + Programme • Study Skills • Symptom Control in End of Life Care
(Level 6 Credit Rated Course) • Symptom Management in the Last
Days of Life • Understanding How to Provide
Support When Working in End of Life Care (QCF301)
• Understanding How to Work in End of Life Care (QCF201)
• Understanding Palliative & End of Life Care for Non-Clinical Staff
• Understanding the Principles of Advance Care Planning
• Verification of Expected Death
General Public Courses• Dementia Friends
Complementary Therapies• Introduction to Massage and
Reflexology for the Hands and Feet• Introduction to Massage for the Back• Introduction to Massage for the Head,
Face, Neck and Shoulders • Introduction to Massage for the Legs
and Feet• Neutral-Space Relaxation®
Introduction• Neutral-Space Relaxation®
Introduction – Seated Relaxation
Other Courses• Exploring a Career in Health or
Social Care: Summer School• Funeral Directors’ Breakfast Meeting
Contact St Wilfrid’s Education team at [email protected] for a copy of the 2018 programme or log on to find out more at www.stwh.co.uk/education
Summer School is Back in 2018
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stwh.co.uk | Patient care
Luke ‘Barney’ Dowling, speaks here about the impact that St Wilfrid’s nurses have had on his life.
Living Proof“I am living proof of why the
St Wilfrid’s Hospice nurses here are so important. If it wasn’t for them I wouldn’t be here today.” During Barney’s recent visit for respite care, he suddenly developed sepsis. He described how the nurses and staff went the ‘extra smile’ for him.“I wasn’t responding to anyone so the nurses called Doctor Charlotte and I started to respond to her voice. The staff really are amazing, they really do care about you; you are not just a number.”
Fulfilling their Vocation
“T he ethos of this place is true; they really care. It is also
true what they say, that the Hospice emanates a feeling of love, peace and serenity. This could be due to the fact that nursing is a vocation, not a job, and nurses here actually fulfil their vocation. They have the time to spend with you and get to know you. For instance, when I first came to talk to the nurses here, and I can tell you I seriously didn’t want to, our meeting lasted two hours! They took the time to get to know me and my concerns.” “A nurse came in one morning saying ‘I am so glad to see you this morning; I was awake during the night worrying about you.’ All I can say is that the nurses are wonderful!”
Making the Most of Every Day I t was great to hear from Barney about his experiences and why he supports
our Sponsor a Nurse scheme. “Best of all they don’t treat you as kids,” said Barney. “You are given the freedom so you can carry on living each day. During a previous stay, the nurses supported me so I could have friends over for a BBQ in the garden. That is why I love them as they are so good to me.”We hope you will help St Wilfrid’s Hospice too.
To Sponsor a Nurse please contact us in one of the following ways:Call: Fundraising on 01243 755827Email: [email protected] Visit: www.stwh.co.uk/sponsoranurse
Donating via a monthly direct debit is a really easy way for you to make a difference to local lives. You can choose the amount you want to donate and you can be sure that the money will go towards helping patients like Barney, and their families.
Could you help us by choosing to
‘Sponsor a Nurse’?
“You are given the freedom so you can carry on living each day.”
Barney Dow
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BEADYs
B EADYS would like to announce that their Book shed has had a fabulous
makeover! Thank you to everyone for your response from the last newsletter and we are pleased to say we now have a huge amount of new stock to look through. Please come along and have a look for yourself – everybody is welcome.We are hoping to have some things planned for later on in the year so keep an eye open!Gill Kelly 01243 552230
WITTERINGSWe had a very successful
Valentine’s event with dinner and an ‘Abba & Friends’ disco, which raised over £700! Thank you to everyone who came along to make the event such a success. The monthly Russells Coffee Mornings are still proving very popular. Please come along if you can – the more the merrier! Sandie Beadle 01243 670163
Felpham and MiddletonF elpham and Middleton Supporter
Group are going to be holding a stall and tombola in the Middleton Jubilee Fate on the Jubilee Field in Middleton. To be held on Sunday 29th July from 12 noon until 4pm. Please come along and show your support.
We would like to thank Russel Marsdon-Fear who is the organiser of the Stateline Stompers, a local line dancing group. Russel held an event on behalf of the Felpham and Middleton Supporter Group and raised an impressive £385.00. Thank you Russel, for all your efforts. Peggy Gumbrell 01243 827667
Donnington and ApuldramO ur stall at the Donnington
Christmas Market in November raised £302 and the Tombola at Brick Kiln Garden Centre in December raised a further £276. Thank you to everyone who came along.We also hope everyone enjoyed our popular ‘Books, Bakes and Puzzles’ sale which took place in March and raised £586. We would like to thank everyone who turned up in the wintry conditions to support us and who made it another really successful event.All of our events are listed on the Hospice website so keep a look out for us over the summer months and come and say hello.Anna Marshall 01243 530947
Southbourne S outhbourne Supporter Group
supported the Solent Male Voice Choir Concert which was held at St. John’s Church Southbourne in April. All the proceeds went towards the DREAMBUILDING appeal. Keep an eye out for more events coming up later in the year!Hilary Gilson 01243 372187
Fishbourne and Bosham A s the new Hospice progresses
in our midst, we are keen to re-invigorate our fundraising by welcoming anyone with fresh ideas to join us. We meet every second Thursday of the month at Hillier’s Garden Centre, Fishbourne Road, from 10 - 11am for coffee, and promise a warm welcome to regular and new faces alike. Please contact me for more information. Sue Hyland 01243 574569
St Wilfrid s Hospice | Community Fundraising
Fundraising Out and About
Our Supporter Groups make a big difference to local lives by fundraising in their communities. Visit our website www.stwh.co.uk for news about upcoming Supporter Group events. Look under ‘Events’.
Meet our New Community Fundraising Manager
W arm welcome to Alex Burch.
“I’m really excited to be joining the team. I’d love to hear about your fundraising events for St Wilf’s.
Thanks for supporting the Hospice and I look forward to meeting you all!Contact Community Fundraising on 01243 755827 or email [email protected]
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stwh.co.uk | Community Fundraising
Community FundraisingMyrtle’s Flying High
M yrtle Green has bravely shown that age is no barrier to doing
something new and daring! At the age of 83, Myrtle leapt out of a plane at 10,000 feet in March, taking part in a tandem skydive to raise money for St Wilfrid’s! “My husband Will was really well looked after by the fabulous nurses at St Wilfrid’s, who came to our home over the years and supported our choice for him to die at home,” said Myrtle. “I wanted to do something to show my appreciation, so when I saw the Skydive in St Wilfrid’s Newsletter, I thought… I can do that!” Amazing Myrtle has raised around £1,200 since signing up to do this daring challenge. After the jump she said, “The whole thing was absolutely fantastic, especially the team from Go Skydive.”
Helpful Hand E d Ditcham, is
an inspirational 14 year old who already runs his own fundraising enterprise! This year Ed is aiming to raise
£1,500 in memory of his Grandma and divide the money between Rowans and St Wilfrid’s Hospice, who both supported and cared for her. Ed aims to raise the money by giving local people a helpful hand, whether its car washing, shopping or pet sitting. He is also organising a Golf Day, so make sure you follow his Facebook page @edshelpfulhand and check out his website www.edshelpfulhand.weebly.com for more information
Giving Back C ommunity aware students at
Chichester High School have given St Wilfrid’s £385 , the proceeds of a Christmas Fair and Carol concert at Chichester Cathedral.“As a school we felt we should give back to our local community, as a thank you for all the community does for us. We chose St Wilfrid’s Hospice because many students have had family members supported by the Hospice”. said a school spokeswomanA Christmas Fair, where all the stalls were created by the entrepreneurial year 7 and 8 students, raised £200 for St Wilfrid’s. A carol concert at Chichester Cathedral raised another £185. Thank you to all the students at Chichester High School.
Pennies into Pounds…We have recently placed our collection boxes into national retailer, Currys PC World, in Chichester. This was all thanks to now ex-employee, Leanne Lane, who kindly persuaded her boss to put St Wilfrid’s Collection boxes on counters - thanks Leanne!
Now there is somewhere for customers to put their odd change and over time those pennies soon turn into pounds.If you can suggest somewhere we can display a collection box where you work or visit, please email us on [email protected] or call 01243 755827
A Massive Thank You B arnham Rainbows who raised £477,
Amy Fuller who held a Christmas Concert and raised £270, Grace Church who raised £1,090 from their Christmas service collection, Great Ballard School managed to raise £1,402 at their Reindeer Run, Katrina Jarvis sold jams & chutneys and raised £50, Lavant Valley Allotment Association whose sale of produce raised £55, Rookwood Tennis Club put on a Christmas Craft Fair and raised £367, Wayne Thair switched on his Christmas lights again and raised £251, The Crab Pot held a quiz and raised £22, David Wade-Smith and friends sang carols round the tree and raised £450, Donald Webb held a Christmas Day concert and raised £356, Kingsham Primary School raised £301 and Tamarisk Lodge held a Big Get Together to raise £100!
Inspired by Myrtle to Leap for Love? The next St Wilfrid’s parachuting takes place on September 8th 2018 in Salisbury. Visit our GoSkyDive charity page to sign up and pay the deposit or call 01722 568 332. Or call the Hospice team - Gemma on 01243 755827 or email [email protected].
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Summer RaffleBuy a ticket now for our Summer Raffle
and help fund Hospice care! Tickets will be on sale at the Moonlight Walk, Rainbow Day and also on the reception desk at St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Or call 01243 775302 or email [email protected] draw will be held on 3rd August and prizes include a £2000 top prize, two tickets to the Goodwood Revival and lunch for two at Fat Olives restaurant in Emsworth. Many thanks to Goodwood and Fat Olives for their very kind donations.Don’t miss the chance to be one of our lucky winners!
St Wilfrid s Hospice | Fundraising
Run for FUn
1 SEPT
Parachute
8 SEPT
Cycle
29 JULY
Abseil
21 JULY
Global Trek
2019 DATES
Do it for #TeamWilf!
Pirates on the run Bouncy Inflatable Sponsored 3k Fun Run
Ride for London 100 MilesSponsorship target £600
Leap for Love at 10,000 feet SalisburySponsorship target £395
Spinnaker Tower 100 metresSponsorship target £250
Sahara trek, India or Great Wall of Chinawww. different-travel..com
Register now and be part of it!Visit www.stwh.co.uk/fundraising to sign up or call 01243 755827. Thank you.
Forthcoming Events Schedule Check out details on www.stwh.co.uk5 May – Moonlight Walk Still time to register at Westgate Centre from 8.30pm on the night
3 June – Walk for St Wilfrid’s Walk a 10, 5 or 2.5 mile walk
9 June – Clay Shoot in memory of Walter Light We hope it goes with a bang!
21 July – Spinnaker Tower Abseil Special all day St Wilfrid’s event
29 July - Ride London 100 100 miles through London and the Surrey Hills
1 September – Pirates on the Run! Register now for our new bouncy family event!
8 September – Leap 4 Love Experience the thrill of a lifetime!
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2018 is the Year of the Quiz! Got your #TeamWilf Quiz Pack yet? our seasonal
quizzes are going down a storm locally. Several pubs have come on board helping to raise vital funds. Check our website at stwh.co.uk for the latest quiz dates and go along if you can.The next seasonal quizzes are the Sea, Socks and Sandals British Summertime Quiz and the Golden Oldies Quiz this autumn. Join us at #TeamWilf and ask if your pub, group, club or workmates; would like to stage a quiz in support of St Wilfrid’s Hospice and let us know.To make it easy for you we supply the questions and answers, posters and advertising material in our special quiz packs. It is great fun for everyone! Information: email [email protected]
Support our Open Gardens Scheme Money does not grow on trees but our gardens can still help support St Wilfrid’s Hospice!
In 2018 we are taking Open Gardens to a new level! We have big gardens, small gardens, allotments, gardens
in care homes and nursing homes and even a school taking part! But we also want new budding gardeners to add their names to our growing list of gardens. You do not have to be an expert gardener to take part. Just an enthusiastic one! With a raffle, a plant or cake sale most garden
settings are great to visit and can all raise money for the Hospice.Open Gardens runs from June to August. The Open Gardens leaflet lists gardens already signed up but more will be publicised on our website and on St Wilfrid’s Facebook and Twitter accounts.Email us on [email protected] if you would like to open your garden for St Wilfrid’s this summer. Check www.stwh.co.uk if you would like the most up to date list of participating gardens.
Make a Will Fortnight From Monday 4th June to Friday 15th June
Take part in St Wilfrid’s Hospice Make A Will Fortnight scheme and have your Will written or amended by a local solicitor in return for a donation to the Hospice.
It makes sense to make a will to ensure your money and
possessions go to the people and charities that you care about. It will also make things easier for your family to sort out your estate.
A Will is particularly important if you have dependent children and for recording your wishes about pets and your funeral plans.During Make a Will Fortnight local participating solicitors will ask you for a suggested donation to St Wilfrid’s in lieu of their fee.For further information see the enclosed leaflet or call Marcia Nguyen, Individuals Fundraising Manager, on 01243 755837 or visit www.stwh.co.uk
stwh.co.uk | Fundraising
Rainbow Day Hospice Open GardenSt Wilfrid’s Hospice is opening its gardens on Sunday
the 8th July between 2pm- 4pm. It will be the last Rainbow Day and Open Garden here before we move to our new Hospice in 2019 so that makes it extra special.We welcome all bereaved families with children and all our friends to celebrate memories of their loved ones on Rainbow Day A highlight will be the beautiful dove release ceremony to remember those who have died.
There will be children’s activities, stalls, music, refreshments and
entertainment for all the family, and our traditional Rainbow Cards will be available to dedicate a special message to a loved one.
Appointments are limited – please don’t delay, call today.
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Award WinningC ongratulations to our
Volunteers on winning the Best Local Voluntary/Charity Group category in The Chichester Observer Community Awards 2017! They picked up the award at an evening event, hosted by the TV presenter, Fred Dinenage, at Butlin’s, Bognor Regis. Since announcing the award the team have received some wonderful comments from both staff and volunteers. The award can be found in the main reception of St Wilfrid’s Hospice. Congratulations and thank you to each and every one of you!
A s well as being a member of the Donnington & Appuldram
Supporter Group for ten years, Val has been a Hospice Visitor for around six years too. Having come from a nursing background, when she retired she decided that she would like to volunteer for St Wilfrid’s. Val underwent a six day Hospice Visitor training programme before she started and, like others, can opt for further training on an ongoing basis. “One of the best parts of the role is being able to see people’s individual journeys,” said Val. “Whether we are talking with a patient or a relative who is recently bereaved they can all start off quite low. However, as time starts to pass they become more able to start a new journey for themselves and you can see that they have a sense of peace.”“I would certainly recommend this volunteering role to anyone. The most important thing is being able to listen to people. It is a chance for them to be able to speak freely about any concerns without judgement or worrying about upsetting other people in their lives. It is a very worthwhile commitment and I enjoy being able to help people in this way.”For more information about volunteering please go to https://stwh.co.uk/volunteering
Pleased to meet…Val Stuckey
St Wilfrid s Hospice | Volunteering
Give it a TryT hinking of volunteering in one of our
shops but not sure if it is for you?Why not come along to one of our taster sessions?The sessions will give you a chance to experience the kind of things our volunteers do on a typical shift, from sorting through donations and serving customers to creating great displays. You’ll also learn more about what the
Hospice does and how shop sales help to fund our work. If you are interested, simply get in touch with your local St Wilfrid’s shop manager and arrange a date to suit you. If it is something you would like to pursue, the shop manager will then give you an application form to complete.
Volunteer, Helen Jelley, holding the award, together with some of the volunteer team
I feel useful and valued which is good when
living alone and retired
Even with the small amount of
volunteering I do, I feel it makes a
difference
The shop has an excellent rapport between staff
and volunteers
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