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Saturday 6 September 2008
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COMMUNITY TEAM
Freia Pagdin (left) and Linda Bister
Freia and Linda are the link between the Hospice and the local community. So if you are thinking about supporting us, or would like information about our events, please call Freia or Linda on 01789 416950, email or pop into the Life Well Link offices.
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STRATFORD COLLEGE ROCK CONCERT
On 3 July, staff members at Stratford College took to the stage for their second 'Rock Concert'. An audience of over 200 people 'rocked' and sang along with the talented group. The proceeds from the event will be presented to the hospice shortly.
Thank you to everyone who took part and to the audience who supported the event.
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GET BY WITH A LITTLE HELP FROM YOUR FRIENDS
The Stratford Friends of the Shakespeare Hospice showed their unerring support - taking to the streets yet again to support the hospice. The Friends held this years Stratford street collection for the Hospice on Friday 27th June. They made the fantastic amount of £1242.70. Thank you so much to the Friends and all their volunteers for organising the collection and to everyone who gave so generously.
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LACE BOOK BENEFITS HOSPICE
When one of the leading lights of the lace society died, members decided they wanted to make a suitable contribution to commemorate her life. Marjory Carter was a much loved patient at the Hospice’s Life Well palliative care centre and renowned for her lace making skills.
The society decided to compile the many unusual lace patterns amongst her estate into a book with some of the proceeds going towards the Shakespeare Hospice. Thank you to all at the lace society who raised £736 for the Hospice; a wonderful testament to a remarkable lady who had a great talent.
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RAINBOWS CELEBRATE 21ST BIRTHDAY
On 19 June the 1st Stratford-upon-Avon Rainbows handed over some sunflowers to Pat Dunn, Head of Clinical Services. Ella, front row, third from the right, is holding a colourful poster which explains “This is a gift to you, there isn’t very much to do. We hope you’ll plant it for all to see, so we can mark our history. We’re 21 years old in 2008; this is our year to celebrate!”
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CHIEF INSPECTOR BARNABY HELPS THE HOSPICE
John Nettles, the former Shakespeare Hospice president, is a popular man. A group of fans liked Midsomer Murders, the show in which he stars as Chief Inspector Tom Barnaby, so much that they organised a themed weekend of events in appreciation.
Proceedings began appropriately with a murder mystery boat trip, followed by a quiz, a Midsomer location hunt and guest speaker associated with the programme. To mark John’s links with us, all profits have been donated to the Shakespeare Hospice.
Click here for more details about the weekend, or to find out next year’s event.
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YOUNG ENTREPENEURS THINK OF HOSPICE
A big thank you to Alex Cook, Sam Cook, Tom Coxon and Joe Hardel who presented us with a cheque for £400. The money was raised as part of the Young Enterprise Scheme project at KES. The boys set up their own business - Ignition - and held lots of money making acvtivities such as a non-uniform day and selling Christmas carol cds. Ignition will also be selling a walking CD - Walking in Warwickshire, which will be available soon. We are very gratful to Igntion for such a fantastic donation.
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TEA DANCE RAISES £1000
The Hospice want to say a big thank you to Alan and Vivian Iles for their incredible donation of £1000. The couple have raised this money - and the same amount for a staggering three other local charities - by holding tea dances throughout the year. The dances have proved very popular in the community with everyone enjoying the music, dancing and of course the wondeful tea and biscuits provided at half time.The cheque was presented to Freia and Linda from the fundraising team at a special red and white themed dance to celebrate St Georges Day. Thanks so much to Vivian and Alan for their contiuned support.
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PETER TITCHMARSH AND SHAKESPEARE'S WAY
Author of the popular book Shakespeare's Way and active supporter of The Shakespeare Hospice for many years. Proceeds from the sale of Peter's book are donated to the Hospice helping us continue our vital work. Copies of the book are available at the Hospice reception as well as our charity shops.
Alternatively contact the Hospice to order your copy (postage and packing will cost £1.50).
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Stratford Towns
Womens Guild
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£300 FROM LOYAL SUPPORTERS
We were very pleased to be invited along to the January meeting of the Guild on a very chilly day but with a very warm welcome. Following a brief talk about the work of the Hospice we were pleased to receive a cheque for £300. Thank you very much for your continued support!
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HELEN CHALLIS UP TO THE CHALLENGE
Hospice supporter Helen Challis took on the Long Mynd challenge on behalf of the Hospice. The challenge involved covering 50 miles over 8 peaks in Shropshire and Wales in a 24 hour period. Helen completed the challenge in 14 hours 36 minutes and raised a fantastic total of £1,200 for the Hospice. Obviously we would like to thank all the people who sponsored Helen but also want to say a very big thank you to Helen for her support. If you would like to help the Hospice by undertaking a fundraising activity or event, please click on the following link I want to help the Shakespeare Hospice
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QUIZ NIGHT FUN
The staff and customers at the West End pub have raised more than £600 by organising and taking part in a series of quiz nights. These popular evenings take place every month, and all are welcome to join in, please contact the West End pub for more details.
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BOOTS RETIRED EMPLOYEES
The retired employees from Boots store in Stratford on Avon meet regularly for a coffee morning and generate donations for the Hospice. This year we received more than £500 which Boots Head Office generously match, giving a total donation of more than £1,000
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BIG BIRTHDAY SURPRISE
Simon Murphy bid £600 at the Hospice Auction for a pair of exclusive tickets to see Take That in concert. Mr Murphy paid this fantatic amount as a birthday surprise for his wife. She had a fantastic evening with dinner, champagne and marvellous music as part of the special package. Many thanks for such a great bid
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JOHN AND LIZ SMITH
Generous Hospice supporters John and Liz Smith held a wonderful evening get together to promote the Hospice and raise some funds. The evening included plenty of wine, nibbles, natter and a fantastic raffle which proved so popular they ran out of tickets! John and Liz ensured it was an enjoyable evening and raised awareness of a good cause. This fabulous event managed to raise over £500 in donations. A big thanks from the Hospice for all their hard work.
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AVON INSURANCE
Ten hard working young people from Avon Insurance risked life and limb to take part in our It's a knockout event. We were delighted to learn that they had raised over £1,400 and we have added a photograph of a recent cheque presentation. Thanks to everyone at Avon Insurance.
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FORMER MAYOR ROY LODGE
A keen and hard working supporter of the Hospice. Please refer to the Events pages for details of events undertaken by the former Mayor. The Shakespeare Hospicel benefitted from being selected as the Mayor's charity 2006/2007.
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THE WINGED SPUR PUB GOES HALLOWEEN HAPPY
More than £750 was raised at the Winged Spur Pub, thanks to a fun Halloween fundraising event. Thank you to the organisers and regulars for holding such a successful evening, and for thinking of their local Hospice.
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RAMBLING FOR THE HOSPICE
Chief Executive, Duncan Forbes, joined an enthusiastic group of supporters for a weekend ramble down the popular Shakespeare's Way
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RAISING A PINT
A group of local real ale enthusiasts celebrated raising £500 for the Shakespeare Hospice. Proceeds from the Stratford-upon-Avon beer festival were given to the Hospice, with plans to do the same for the 2008 festival.
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