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Children and Young People Service - Fathers Day
Children and Young People Service - Fathers Day
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Children & Young People Service - Preparing Children for a Return to School
Take a look at a useful resource to help prepare children for a return to school
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Children and Young People Service - Acts of Kindness
To celebrate the theme of kindness for Mental Health Awareness week 2020, we’d like to take the opportunity to share some acts of kindness that our families have experienced or have shared with others.
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Sky News - Life as a Hospice Nurse During Lockdown
Life as a hospice nurse during lockdown - what does this mean?
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Children and Young People Service Blog 1
Our Children and Young People Service share some tips about dealing with grief during lockdown
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How is PPE affecting our Hospice at Home nurses
How is PPE affecting our Hospice at Home nurses - Read about one nurses experience
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Rise Above Covid
See how our supporters are getting on in their Rise Above Covid challenge
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Your Shakespeare Hospice Retail Update
After many discussions, and in line with Government advice, we have taken the decision to temporarily close our stores as of Monday 23rd March.
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Emilia's Blog
Emilia, a second year Student Adult Nurse at Coventry University talks about her work experience at The Shakespeare Hospice
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We're Celebrating International Year of the Nurse and Midwife 2020
This World Health Organisation campaign which runs throughout the year will recognise the contribution that these professions make to the NHS
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Diversional Therapy team respond to Australian Animal Rescue
The team has been sewing, knitting and crocheting emergency care equipment for animals caught up in raging bushfires in Australia
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Ambassador Abi wins a Lions prize
Abi Hutchinson, a student volunteer at The Shakespeare Hospice, won the District Finals for Lions International Young Ambassador 2020!
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Rehabilitation Project shared with Hospice UK
The project was to help patients living with cancer to get back to work and develop a good quality of life
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Supporting Learners
Our clinical teams work really hard to support ‘learners’ in many different stages of their education and development
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Children's Grief Awareness Week 2019
Children's Grief Awareness Week 2019 centres around the theme #LostForWords
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Hospice Care Week 2019
Long term volunteer Viv tells us about her transition to a trained Bereavement Support Worker, and what it takes to perform that role.
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Hospice Care Week 2019
Sera speaks about her role as an Adult Bereavement Counselling volunteer
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Annual Review 2018/19
Please find the Annual Review and Accounts for The Shakespeare Hospice 2018/19
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Henry's Independence
One of our Transitional Service patients, Henry is over the moon with his new transport!
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Shipston Cycling Club Teams ready to go for gold at GSR 2019!
Shipston CC double their efforts to retain their title as 100 km team winners at the Great Shakespeare Ride
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Forte Fingers present a JOLI Concert
Students will be putting on a special concert on 6 July at St Johns Church, Henley in Arden
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Volunteers win Long Service trophies at WCAVA Awards
A group of volunteers win trophies for supporting The Shakespeare Hospice for twenty years
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ALEX FUNDRAISES BY ATTEMPTING 100 HOLES OF GOLF
Alex Enstone will be attempting to complete 100 holes of golf in a single day at Henley in Arden Golf Club
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Tom's 100 Mile Great Shakespeare Ride
Tom Lennon shares his 100 Mile Great Shakespeare Ride experience
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Hattie's work experience Blog
Hattie Mintz, final year PhD student, researching Oncology trials, summarises her work experience at the Hospice.
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Dying Matters Awareness week and Open day
Shakespeare Hospice Open day on Fri May 17th in conjunction with Dying Matters Awareness week & Hospice UK
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Kenilworth Charity Shop relaunch event on Saturday May 18th
Join us and celebrate the relaunch of the Kenilworth Charity shop with live music, tombola and refreshments
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Richards ready to make her Shakespeare Way back from London Marathon!
Bridget Richards is set to complete her ‘1-7-2 challenge’ by running the London Marathon on 28 April, before making her way back to Stratford along 146 miles of the Shakespeare Way
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Kenilworth Lions’ Dream Scheme Supports Hospice At Home
Kenilworth Lions’ Dream Scheme Supports Hospice At Home
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The Shakespeare Lions raise £2,500 to provide Fun Days for Young People
The Shakespeare Lions Club presented a cheque to the Children and Young people’s services
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Calendar of Events 2019
All of The Shakespeare Hospice events for 2019 in one handy leaflet
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New Avenue Farm Home Furnishings Range
Avenue Farm in Stratford upon Avon is being re-launched as a ‘Furniture and Homeware Shop’ and is extending its product range to include Home Furnishings.
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The Friday Afternoon Crew Round up funds for The Shakespeare Hospice
The Hospice was presented with a cheque for a total three thousand five hundred and twenty pounds
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A Day in the Life of a Children and Family Support Practitioner
A Day in the Life of a Children and Family Support Practitioner
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BBC Midlands Today features The Shakespeare Hospice
The Hospice at Home service featured on BBC Midlands Today.
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Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 2018
Christmas and New Year Opening Hours 2018
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Children in Need 2018 features ‘Sam’s Story’
One of the films shown for Children in Need 2018 featured a family who used the Children’s Bereavement Service at The Shakespeare Hospice.
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Support The Shakespeare Hospice this Christmas
By making a donation, you will help us to raise much needed funds to enable more patients and their families to spend Christmas together.
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An England rugby international visit during Children's Grief Awareness Week
Wasps player Nathan Hughes, who has 17 caps for England, paid a visit to The Shakespeare Hospice
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Light up a Life Services 2018
Dedicate a light on our tree to support your local hospice
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Our Story in the Charity Film Awards 2018
Voting is now open for 'Our Story' in the Charity Film Awards 2018
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National Occupational Therapy Week 2018
Sarah Perry speaks about her role as the Occupational Therapist in the Day Hospice
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The Shakespeare Hospice launches campaign
The Shakespeare Hospice is asking the people of South Warwickshire and the North Cotswolds to help safeguard its future.
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Hospice Care Week 2018
The Shakespeare Hospice calls on the local community to “Heart my Hospice” during Hospice Care Week
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Celebration of Life Service - September 2018
Our bi-annual ‘Celebration of Life Service’ was held at The Hospice in September.
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Annual Review 2017/8
The Shakespeare Hospice Annual Review 2017/18 is now available!
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The Shakespeare Hospice Celebrates its Young Volunteers
The Hospice commends its young volunteers and Students
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The Shakespeare Hospice Summer Fete
Families enjoy The Shakespeare Hospice Summer Fete
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Volunteers celebrate with a Tea Party!
Volunteers at The Shakespeare Hospice celebrate with a vintage Tea Party!
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Samuel Ryder Golf Day drives a staggering £25,000!
Samuel Ryder Golf Day drives a staggering £25,000 for The Shakespeare Hospice!
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Shakespeare Hospice celebrates Volunteers' Week 2018
Shakespeare Hospice thanks over 300 volunteers for their support
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Hospice Bookshop Wins Award!
Hospice bookshop wins Specialist Retail Outlet Of The Year Award
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Tom's Rock 'n' Roll Ride for The Shakespeare Hospice
Tom Lennon's Rock n' Roll Ride for The Shakespeare Hospice
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Dame Emma Jane Brown Officially Opens New Furniture Store
Dame Emma Jane Brown¹, former international sportswoman, TV and radio commentator, officially opens The Shakespeare Hospice’s new furniture store in Moreton in Marsh at 10am on 10th March 2018.
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Two patients tell of their experiences at The Shakespeare Hospice
Two patients tell of the support they've received at The Shakespeare Hospice
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Shakespeare Moves in to Moreton in Marsh
Thea Shakespeare Hospice opens new furniture store in Moreton in Marsh
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Where there's a Will There's Way....to donate to your local hospice
Local solicitors have donated a number of appointments to help you make or update your will
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Shakespeare Hospice Volunteer is inspired to create blog
Shakespeare Hospice Volunteer is inspired to create new blog: 'Ailsa Cooks For One'
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Jolly Jumper 2017
The Shakespeare Hospice Jolly Jumper campaign kicks off this Friday and will run throughout December.
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Christmas Fayre 2017
The Shakespeare Hospice Christmas Fayre was declared open by the big man himself - ‘Father Christmas,’ and six year old Jenson Knott who was visiting with his family.
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Santa Run 2017
A record number of Santas descended on Stratford upon Avon for this year’s Santa Fun Run, staged by The Shakespeare Hospice and sponsored by Listers Honda, Stratford.
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Firewalk
Over 40 brave individuals walked over hot coals for The Shakespeare Hospice at its Firewalk, on 3 November 2017 at The Bell, Alderminster, raising approximately £10,000 for the charity.
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Stratford’s young people star in new documentary
A new documentary about teenage bereavement, starring young people from Stratford, will be premiered at The Stratford upon Avon Picturehouse on 20th November at 5pm.
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Volunteers' Week
Why our volunteers have chosen The Shakespeare Hospice to support...
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Local man accepts big challenge for The Shakespeare Hospice!
Ron Grant is marking his 80th Birthday a little differently than most would – he’s taking on the Three Peak Challenge!
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Student Ambassadors run Easter Egg Hunt to raise money for The Shakespeare Hospice
Student Ambassadors of The Shakespeare Hospice have come together to raise money for the hospice.
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An Interview with Tolu Atilola
It's National Careers Week! Tolu shares her work experience with us...
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Bridesmaids!
Our Fundraising Team have been promoting our next film night: Bridesmaids!
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A day in the life of...Jenny Cowin
A day in the life of Jenny Cowin, our Community and Events Fundraiser
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A Year in Pictures
As we draw to the end of 2016, take a look back at the past year at The Shakespeare Hospice
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Father Christmas sends Zac to deliver presents to local Hospice
Father Christmas sends Zac to deliver presents to local Hospice
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Make a difference this Christmas
On the 16th December we're asking our community to show their support for their local hospice by sporting their best (or worst!) Christmas jumper.
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Bereavement Weekend Away
Our Children's Bereavement Group had a weekend away at Hill End
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Well done Fire and Ice Walkers!
Well done to all our amazing Fire and Ice Walkers who bravely took to the broken glass and fire last month!
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A Day in the Life of Ileen Fisher
Ileen Fisher is one of our many brilliant volunteers in the patient area.
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Light Up a Life This Christmas
Dedicate a light on our tree to support your local hospice
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#MakeTime2Listen Children's Grief Awareness Week
The focus for Children’s Grief Awareness Week, 17th – 23rd November 2016, is #MakeTime2Listen
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Annual Review 2015/16
The Shakespeare Hospice Annual Review 2015/16 is now available!
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Volunteer Story - Margaret Dews
Margaret Dews tells us why she volunteers at The Shakespeare Hospice
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Volunteer Story - Beryl Dyke
Beryl Dyke tells us why she volunteers at The Shakespeare Hospice
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Diary of a Shakespeare Hospice Nurse
Alison Jeynes, a Hospice at Home Nurse, on a typical evening...
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Love Your Local Hospice
16 Hospices from the West Midlands have joined forces to create a campaign entitled “Love your Local Hospice”
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Stratford Fashion Show
There will be plenty of fashion and fun at Stratford Fashion Show on Wednesday 16th March
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Henley Golf Club Calendar
We are pleased to be supported by Henley Golf Club this Winter with their new Calendar
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Children's Grief Awareness Week
The Shakespeare Hospice is showing our support for Children’s Grief Awareness Week 2015
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Care For A Cuppa?
The Shakespeare Hospice Bookshop on Rother Street is launching their Coffee Bar on Monday 23rd November!
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Fundraisers Get Fighting Fit
Gorgeous Obsession and Fighting for Fitness have teamed up to raise money for The Shakespeare Hospice this winter!
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Annual Review 2014/15
The Shakespeare Hospice Annual Review 2014/15 is now available
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#BardOnBoard
Johnsons Coaches have launched their #BardOnBoard Campaign in aid of The Shakespeare Hospice
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Two local organisations work together to improve care for patients
A strong alliance has formed between The Shakespeare Hospice and Stratford Hospital ahead of the new hospital opening in the heart of Stratford in early 2017.
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Mike's Story
Mike, a supporter of the Hospice and now a Hospice at Home patient, shared his story
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New Trustees
The Shakespeare Hospice, Stratford upon Avon, is seeking a number of new Trustees in 2015 to support our strategic plan
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Margaret's Story
June is national Motor Neurone Disease Awareness Month. Margaret, a Day Hospice patient with MND, told us how the Hospice has helped her.
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Volunteers' Week – Izzi’s Story
This Volunteers' Week we are sharing stories from some of our 380 volunteers
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Volunteers’ Week – Alex’s Story
This Volunteers’ Week we are sharing stories from some of our 380 volunteers
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Volunteers’ Week – Jude’s Story
This Volunteers’ Week we are sharing stories from some of our 380 volunteers
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Volunteers’ Week – Dave’s Story
This Volunteers’ Week we are sharing stories from some of our 380 volunteers
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Volunteers' Week - Carole's Story
This Volunteers' Week we are sharing stories from some of our 380 volunteers
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Stratford Town Trust Grant for Young People’s Services
In May we were awarded a grant from Stratford Town Trust to help fund Year 3 of our Young People’s Services
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Twilight Walk
Whether you want to get fit, have fun or remember a loved one, join us in your fairy outfit for a night that will put a sparkle in your step.
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Children's Hospice Week
This year’s Children’s Hospice Week takes place from 11 to 17 May.
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Kenilworth Furniture Store Opening
Our new Furniture Store will open in Kenilworth on 25th April
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Penny Brohn ‘Living Well’ Course
We are hosting a Penny Brohn ‘Living Well’ course in May at the Hospice. The course is free of charge and open to people with a cancer diagnosis.
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President of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland
The President of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland visited The Shakespeare Hospice
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London Marathon World Record Attempt
Help John and Bob create a new World Record at the 2015 London Marathon!
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Stratford Town Council Community Grant Award
We are very grateful to Stratford Town Council for awarding us a community grant
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2015 Volunteer Roles
We are currently recruiting for a number of volunteering roles in all areas of the Hospice
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The Shakespeare Hospice in Kenilworth
We are pleased to announce that in April 2015 we are opening a furniture store in Kenilworth
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Christmas Window Success
Our Hospice shop in Henley in Arden was delighted to win the Court Leet Christmas Window Dressing Competition on 13th December!
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Santa Run
Santas were out in force in Stratford on Saturday for the Hospice’s Santa Fun Run.
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Christmas Cracker
The Midlands Voices Choir, directed by Barry Todd, performed two Christmas Cracker concerts
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Christmas Appeal
Please consider donating to our ‘Together at Christmas’ appeal to help us raise £10,000 to enable more patients to spend their last days at home with their family this Christmas
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Volunteers Needed!
We are currently recruiting for volunteers across a number of roles in the Hospice
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1920s Glitz & Glamour
Sparkling dresses, tuxedos and feathered hairbands were on show at the Hospice Crystal Ball on Saturday 15th November
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Skydiving
17 fantastic supporters have jumped out of a plane in the last year in support of the Hospice
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Strictly Come Prancing
Hundreds of people swapped watching the real thing on TV for The Shakespeare Hospice Strictly Come Prancing night on Saturday 18th October
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Great Wall of China
Tracey, Jo, Olivia and Becx will be trekking the Great Wall of China in aid of the Hospice.
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Colour Blast
Hundreds took part in a colour run for the Hospice on Sunday 28th September
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Burton Farm Recycling Shop
With effect from 5th November 2014, The Shakespeare Hospice will no longer operate the recycling shop at Burton Farm.
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New Young Peoples Hub Opens at The Shakespeare Hospice
On Friday 19th September 2014 the Young People’s Hub at The Shakespeare Hospice in Shottery was officially opened.
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10 Years of Support
The Shakespeare Hospice is delighted to have received a grant from Stratford Town Trust in the 10th year of the Hospice at Home service
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In the Saddle for The Shakespeare Hospice
Cycling fever took over Stratford once again on Sunday 17th August as people got on their bikes for the 2014 Great Shakespeare Ride.
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Fun for all the family at Summer Fete
There will be fun for all the family this Saturday 9th August at the annual Shakespeare Hospice Summer Fete.
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Flying High for Local Hospice
One of the bosses of Johnsons Coach & Bus Travel and two of his children did a sky dive on Sunday 20th July 2014 and raised over £1,500 for The Shakespeare Hospice.
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