A FEW TICKETS LEFT FOR HOSPICE PAMPER EVENING
15 October 2008
There are still a few tickets left for the special ‘Pamper Evening’ in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice at the York Marriott Hotel in Tadcaster Road on Thursday 23 October.
Guests at the Pamper Evening can sample two different beauty and wellbeing treatments, watch demonstrations of make-up and skin care, and find out more about complementary therapies like aromatherapy, hot stone and traditional Thai massages, facials and therapeutic wraps.
Ladies attending the Pamper Evening, which begins at 6.30 pm on 23 October, will enjoy a welcome drink and a knife-and-fork buffet, as well as receiving a ‘goody bag’ when they register as they arrive on the evening.
Hospice Community Fundraiser Judith Wilson, who is organising the event, says, ‘Our two previous Pamper Evenings have been really enjoyable, and we know that these last few available tickets will be snapped up soon.’
Tickets for the Pamper Evening cost £15 and are available by calling the Hospice’s Fundraising Centre on 01904 77 77 77.
GOLFERS CLUB TOGETHER TO HELP THE HOSPICE
6 October 2008
York's Pike Hills Golf Club welcomed 280 golfers from all around Yorkshire and beyond to its annual Hospice Golf Day in August, and raised more than £8,300, for St Leonard's Hospice – once again beating their total raised in past tournaments.
The club has been holding the event annually for more many years, and this year's total means that the club has raised more than £70,000 for St Leonard's. The tournament is traditionally organised by the Vice Captain of the Club and this year's Vice Captain, John Pollock, was in charge of the event.
After a night of torrential rain John feared that the tournament might have to be called off, but fortunately the morning dawned bright and sunny, and the event went ahead. The golfers competed in teams of four – men’s, ladies’ and mixed. The first team went out at 7.30 am, and, with teams setting out at seven- or eight-minute intervals, the last one was back in the clubhouse by 8.30 pm.
As well as the teams’ entry fees, the total for the Hospice was boosted by several raffles – prizes included National Express rail tickets and a gallon bottle of whisky. Half-way round the course, the Club’s Ladies’ Section organised a Halfway House refreshment stop, which also raised money. An evening auction of donated prizes, and donations from local businesses, boosted the total.
Receiving the money raised by the event, Janet Morley, Director of Fundraising at St Leonard's Hospice, said, 'Each year Pike Hills Golf Club comes up with a tremendous sum for our work of caring for local people and their families. The Club is one of the Hospice's most dedicated supporters and is a really excellent example of the great support we receive from the local community. We are very grateful to everyone who took part in the tournament and especially to John for his organisation.'
WORK BEGINS ON NEW ENTRANCE TO ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE
1 October 2008
Visitors to York’s St Leonard’s Hospice will soon benefit from an improved reception area, while patients and staff will find themselves better shielded from the comings and goings at the Hospice entrance, thanks to development of the building’s entrance that starts this week.
The redevelopment, which is expected to take until early next year, has been partly funded by a grant of £250,000 from the Department of Health. The plans mean that the entrance will be relocated, with a new canopy above, and sliding glass doors will give easy entry to the building.
Inside, the reception area is being relocated, offering better facilities for visitors and staff. A larger area will be devoted to the shop, and there will be a new waiting area. A new wall will separate the reception area from the in-patient areas of the Hospice to give improved security and privacy for patients and their families, and to cut down on the amount of noise reaching patients' rooms from other parts of the building. A new staircase will give easier access to the upper floor.
During the building work visitors may be asked to take other routes into the building but any disturbance will be kept to a minimum. At no time will the care of patients or the safety of staff and visitors be compromised. Parking in the Hospice grounds will be limited; visitors are asked if possible to use public transport.
Martyn Callaghan, Chief Executive of St Leonard's, says, ‘We have now had more than seven years’ use of our new building, and, as with any building, we have learned how it might be improved. This redevelopment will enable us to give our patients greater privacy, our visitors a better welcome and our staff improved working conditions. We hope everyone will bear with us while the work goes on; none of our services to patients will be affected, and we look forward to the refurbished entrance will great anticipation.’
RECYCLED FASHION HIGHLIGHTED AT HOSPICE SHOP FASHION SHOW
29 September 2008
Recycling and reusing is not just about taking your bag-for-life to the supermarket or putting your bottles in the bottle bank – as a fashion show in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice on Wednesday 26 November will show.
The show takes place at the Hospice’s shop in Acomb, and Miss Eco York, Melissa Chapman, visited the shop to highlight how fashion clothes and accessories can be great value. Melissa wore the dress she has created from recycled Sainsbury’s shopping bags to underline the message of recycling.
Like all the Hospice’s shops, the Acomb store sells good quality donated goods, and there are always lots of fashionable clothes for sale at excellent prices. The Fashion Show will highlight some of the stock, which will be modelled by volunteers and customers.
Helen Moreton, Retail Manager at St Leonard’s, says, ‘It’s great to have Melissa with us to underline the recycling messages that the Hospice shops have always supported. And it’s not just fashion that we recycle – books, jewellery, bric a brac, furniture, hats and handbags are just some of the other goods we always have on sale. The Fashion Show gives a glimpse of the stock at our Acomb Shop, but all our shops regularly have great bargains. Do your bit for recycling and help the Hospice by coming along to discover what we have to offer!’
Tickets for the Acomb Shop Fashion Show, which starts at 7.00 pm, cost £4.00 and include light refreshments, are limited. They are on sale from the Hospice’s Acomb Shop either in person or by calling 01904 788063.
GREAT NORTH RUNNERS FOR ST LEONARD’S HOSPICE
29 September 2008
Andy Molloy is training hard for next Sunday’s Great North Run – and he’s doing his first half-marathon to raise money for York’s St Leonard’s Hospice.
Andy’s father was a patient at St Leonard’s and Andy, who has already raised funds for other local charities, decided that he wanted to help the Hospice by taking part in the Tyneside run. He has been in training with the Knavesmire Harriers since March – and has lost two stone in the seven months he’s been with them. A keen sports fan, Andy has never done distance running before, but, starting from only being able to manage short stretches, he is now comfortable with the 13 miles of the Great North Run.
Alongside Andy will be his friend Gary Copestake, who will also be running for St Leonard’s Hospice.
Andy says, ‘My father was looked after so well in St Leonard’s; the staff are fantastic, and I wanted to see if I could help them by raising funds with the Great North Run. Gary and I are really looking forward to the event – and we’re very grateful to the Knavesmire Harriers for their patient help in training! If anyone would like to sponsor us, please do – it’s for a great cause.’
Judith Wilson, Community Fundraiser at St Leonard’s Hospice, says, ‘We are really grateful to Andy and Gary – and to others who are also taking part in the Great North Run – for their support. Everything they raise will go towards our work of caring for local people and their families.’
THAI SPA THERAPIES AT HOSPICE PAMPER EVENING
23 September 2008
There’s a chance to try Thai spa therapies from 5 Senses Spa in York, along with beauty treatments tips, at a special ‘Pamper Evening’ in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice at the York Marriott Hotel in Tadcaster Road on Thursday 23 October.
Among the therapies on offer from 5 Senses Spa, which offers ancient Thai Spa methods, are aromatherapy massages to reduce stress and promote relaxation and healing, hot stone massages and traditional Thai massage, as well as facials and therapeutic wraps. Visitors to the Pamper Evening will be able to get an idea of how they might benefit from these unusual treatments.
Ladies attending the Pamper Evening, which begins at 6.30 pm on 23 October, will have the chance to sample two treatments, to watch demonstrations of make-up and skin care, and find out more about complementary therapies. All guests who attend the event will receive a ‘goody bag’ when they register as they arrive on the evening.
Hospice Community Fundraiser Judith Wilson, who is organising the event, says, ‘This is our third Pamper Evening and we know from experience that they are really enjoyable event. We look forward to welcoming lots of guests this year.’
Tickets for the Pamper Evening cost £15 and include a welcome drink and a knife-and-fork buffet. They are available by calling the Hospice’s Fundraising Centre on 01904 77 77 77.
HOSPICE TREE ON CHRISTMAS CARDS FOR THE FIRST TIME
25 September 2008
An atmospheric photograph of St Leonard’s Hospice’s ‘Light up a Life’ Christmas tree in York’s St Helen’s Square is likely to prove to be one of the city’s most popular cards this Christmas.
The picture, taken by Terry Shepherdson, a Hospice supporter, shows the lit tree in front of the Mansion House and reflected in wet pavements. It was taken in December last year, which was the first time the ‘Light up a Life tree had been in the city centre.
All the proceeds from the sales of the card will go to help the work of St Leonard’s Hospice. In addition to the card showing the tree, there are seven more designs to choose from, traditional and modern.
The new cards are now on sale at the Hospice shops, in Acomb, Haxby, Pocklington, Scarcroft Road and Tang Hall; at the Hospice’s Fundraising Department and ‘The Stables Coffee Stop’ at the Hospice in Tadcaster Road. They are also available at Barnitts store in Colliergate, York and at DG & LE Gill, Chemists, in Bishopthorpe. All the cards cost £2.95 for a pack of ten.
Also on sale is the 2009 St Leonard’s Hospice ‘York Past and Present’ calendar, once again featuring old photographs of the city contrasted with the same scene today.
Judith Wilson, Community Fundraiser at St Leonard’s Hospice, says, ‘The card showing our Light up a Life tree is very special to us, as it is the first time we have had a York scene so directly related to our work. We are very grateful to the photographer for donating the picture, and expect that the card – and all the others we have on sale - will be very popular. All the sales will help us towards meeting the Hospice’s annual running costs of £2.8 million.’
EILEEN OPENS HER HOUSE FOR THE HOSPICE
17 September 2008
An ‘Open House’ to raise funds for York’s St Leonard’s Hospice is being held on Saturday 20 September.
Eileen Rhodes is opening her home – 26 Prior’s Walk, Ouseacres – in aid of the Hospice from 10.00 am to 7.00 pm, and hopes that lots of people will drop in to see her. Tea and coffee will be available. To celebrate Eileen’s birthday that day, there will be birthday cake. The refreshments have been donated by local companies. There will also be a children’s toy stall.
There is no charge for entry or refreshments, but Eileen hopes that everyone who attends the Open Day will make generous donations to St Leonard’s Hospice, which cared for her husband Cliff.
Janet Morley, Director of Fundraising at St Leonard’s, says, ‘It is really generous of Eileen to open her home to visitors in this way to raise funds for our work. We are really grateful to her, and we hope that people will go along throughout the day to help her celebrate her birthday.’
ESCRICK FOOT-TAPPING EVENT TO RAISE HOSPICE FUNDS
10 September 2008
There’s a chance to enjoy a feast of music from the Barlby Foottappers Band when it plays in Escrick on Thursday 18 September in aid of St Leonard’s Hospice.
The event, organised by the St Leonard’s Hospice Escrick and Deighton Support Group, is being held at Escrick and Deighton Club, on Main Street in Escrick, starting at 7.00 pm. A light supper will be served, and there is a bar in the Club. There will also be the chance to win prizes in a raffle.
Janet Morley, Director of Fundraising at St Leonard’s Hospice, says, ‘Our Support Group in Escrick and Deighton has a regular series of events that raise funds for the work of the Hospice, and we are very grateful to them for their continuing work. This evening with the Barlby Foottappers Band – most of whose players are students at Barlby High School – should prove a delight and we know lots of people will want to join them.’
Tickets for the evening are £5.00 (£4.00 for children) and can be obtained from Escrick Post Office or by telephoning 01904 728459 or 728277
‘FORESTERS’ TO PLAY IN HOSPICE CONCERT
9 September 2008
St Leonard’s Hospice is once again offering the chance to hear the popular ‘Foresters’ at its annual evening of folk music at the Cottage Inn in Haxby on Saturday 27 September.
The tickets cost £8.00 each, and the event runs from 7.30 pm to 10.30 pm – the Foresters will play from 8.00 pm. There will be bar facilities and a tombola. St Leonard’s Hospice gifts, cards and calendars will be on sale. The event has been organised with the help of St Leonard’s Luncheon Club, and all proceeds go to the work of the Hospice.
Rosemary Thompson, Bereavement Care Coordinator at the Hospice, says, ‘It’s really good to have the wonderful ‘Foresters’ with us yet again at this special evening. We have been holding it for a number of years now, and we always have a most enjoyable time – as well as raising funds for St Leonard’s. Why not come and join us this year?’
Tickets are available by telephoning Rosemary on 01904 422882 or the Hospice Fundraising Centre on 01904 77 77 77.
BETTY’S HOSPICE CALENDARS ON THEIR WAY AROUND THE WORLD
3 September 2008
Betty Snelgrove looks forward every year to getting lots of copies of the St Leonard’s Hospice ‘York Past and Present’ calendar, so that she can send them worldwide to friends and relatives.
This year Betty, who lives in Fulford, is among the first to receive the newly-printed 2009 calendar. She has bought 30 copies, and has already begun sending them to people around the world, as well as giving them to friends and neighbours as an early Christmas present. The calendar features old photographic scenes of York and the same scene today.
As in previous years, the pictures in the calendar come as tear-off postcards, and Betty is looking forward to receiving them throughout 2009 as one of her New Zealand friends uses them to give a monthly news bulletin about her life on the other side of the world. ‘I look forward to getting the calendars every year,’ Betty says, and the 2009 version is even better than usual. I like to give them to people, because it reminds everyone what a beautiful and historic place York is.’
The 2009 ‘York Past and Present’ calendar is the seventh time that this successful format has been used by the Hospice. The old photographs, again provided by Imagine York, the project that has put thousands of York images on the internet, show the city between the 1850s and I950s. They include pictures of Clifford’s Tower, Marygate Tower, York Railway Station and Ouse Bridge. Each one is contrasted with their modern equivalent, taken as far as possible from the same spot.
The calendars, which cost £4.00, are available from St Leonard’s Hospice shops in Acomb, Haxby, Pocklington, Scarcroft Road and Tang Hall, and from the Hospice reception on Tadcaster Road.
Judith Wilson, Community Fundraiser at St Leonard’s Hospice says, ‘Betty is one of our best customers for our calendars, and it is really encouraging that she is sending them around the world. We know that many people at home and abroad find the contrasting old and new pictures of the city fascinating, and we are confident that, once again, the calendar will be very popular.'
HOSPICE BANKS ON BANK’S SATURDAY COLLECTION
2 September 2008
St Leonard’s Hospice is to benefit when the Royal Bank of Scotland branch in York’s Nessgate marks its new Saturday openings with a fundraising day.
There will be a collection for the Hospice at the branch on Saturday 13 September, and bank staff hope that customers will give generously to the charity. Among them is Customer Adviser Angie Bell, who has close links with St Leonard’s, where her husband John is the Maintenance Supervisor.
From 13 September the bank will open every Saturday from 10.00 am to 2.00 pm, in response to customer research and feedback.
Janet Morley, Director of Fundraising at St Leonard’s, says, ‘We are really grateful to Angie and her colleagues at Royal Bank of Scotland for using their first Saturday opening to raise funds for St Leonard’s. We hope they’ll get lots of customers, who will also ‘invest’ in our collecting boxes as they undertake their transactions.’
HOSPICE DARES TO SAY THANKS TO SUPPORTERS
2 September 2008
Adventurous accountants from York firm Garbutt & Elliott will be going head-to-head with other local businesses in a one-day ‘Say you Dare’ Business Challenge on Thursday 18 September, organised by St Leonard’s Hospice to raise funds for its work.
Garbutt & Elliott are the Hospice’s auditors and long-term supporters of its work, so they were keen to enter teams into the Challenge, which will see up to 15 groups of enthusiastic participants descend on Camp Hill near Bedale. This is the second year the ‘Say you Dare’ Challenge has been run.
Camp Hill is the UK’s leading single-site provider of team-building and corporate event programmes and the teams will tackle events like blindfold driving, the Skywalk, bob-sleighing and Gemini mud buggies.
There are still a few team places left, and the day includes refreshments and a barbecue, as well as a trophy for the winning team. As an encouragement to help the Hospice, the three teams that sign up the most sponsorship get extra points before they begin. St Leonard’s has negotiated a special price for the day of £500.00 (+vat) per team of up to ten people.
Russell Turner, Managing Director of Garbutt & Elliott says, ‘I took up the ‘Say you Dare’ Business Challenge last year and despite throwing myself off things and clambering over numerous obstacles I had a great time. So much so that I am looking forward to supporting this good cause again to raise funds for St Leonard’s. I’m proud to say that our staff are working hard to raise money too and are supporting the event by giving up their own free time. We hope that our clients and contacts will sponsor our teams too and donations can be made online by going to www.justgiving.com/sayyoudare-garbuttandelliott.’
Roy Cole, Community Fundraiser at the Hospice says, ‘Garbutt & Elliott were once again first off the mark for the ‘Say you Dare’, and they are keen both to hone their teambuilding and networking skills and to have fun. And, of course, they’ll be raising money for the Hospice. With just three places left to fill, we’re encouraging other firms to follow their lead and sign up for a day of adrenaline and achievement!’
To book a team place on SAY YOU DARE! contact Roy at St Leonard’s Hospice Fundraising Centre on 01904 77 77 77.
