Blog

May

30

Volunteers' Week

Why our volunteers have chosen The Shakespeare Hospice to support...

May

02

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!

Mar

21

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.

Mar

10

An Interview with Tolu Atilola

It's National Careers Week! Tolu shares her work experience with us...

Feb

24

Bridesmaids!

Our Fundraising Team have been promoting our next film night: Bridesmaids!

Feb

20

A day in the life of...Jenny Cowin

A day in the life of Jenny Cowin, our Community and Events Fundraiser

Feb

13

Christmas Card Competition!

Enter our Christmas Card Competition!

Feb

10

2017 Events Calendar Announced!

Download the 2017 Events Calendar Now!

Dec

21

A Year in Pictures

As we draw to the end of 2016, take a look back at the past year at The Shakespeare Hospice

Dec

21

Santa Run 2016

Santas take over Stratford Town Centre!

Dec

21

Father Christmas sends Zac to deliver presents to local Hospice

Father Christmas sends Zac to deliver presents to local Hospice

Dec

09

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.

Dec

06

Bereavement Weekend Away

Our Children's Bereavement Group had a weekend away at Hill End

Dec

02

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!

Nov

30

A Day in the Life of Ileen Fisher

Ileen Fisher is one of our many brilliant volunteers in the patient area.

Nov

28

Light Up a Life This Christmas

Dedicate a light on our tree to support your local hospice

Nov

18

#MakeTime2Listen Children's Grief Awareness Week

The focus for Children’s Grief Awareness Week, 17th – 23rd November 2016, is #MakeTime2Listen

Nov

04

Annual Review 2015/16

The Shakespeare Hospice Annual Review 2015/16 is now available!

Nov

03

Volunteer Story - Margaret Dews

Margaret Dews tells us why she volunteers at The Shakespeare Hospice

Oct

24

Volunteer Story - Beryl Dyke

Beryl Dyke tells us why she volunteers at The Shakespeare Hospice

Aug

25

Diary of a Shakespeare Hospice Nurse

Alison Jeynes, a Hospice at Home Nurse, on a typical evening...

Feb

10

Love Your Local Hospice

16 Hospices from the West Midlands have joined forces to create a campaign entitled “Love your Local Hospice”

Feb

10

Stratford Fashion Show

There will be plenty of fashion and fun at Stratford Fashion Show on Wednesday 16th March

Nov

23

Henley Golf Club Calendar

We are pleased to be supported by Henley Golf Club this Winter with their new Calendar

Nov

20

Children's Grief Awareness Week

The Shakespeare Hospice is showing our support for Children’s Grief Awareness Week 2015

Nov

18

Care For A Cuppa?

The Shakespeare Hospice Bookshop on Rother Street is launching their Coffee Bar on Monday 23rd November!

Nov

17

Fundraisers Get Fighting Fit

Gorgeous Obsession and Fighting for Fitness have teamed up to raise money for The Shakespeare Hospice this winter!

Sep

30

Annual Review 2014/15

The Shakespeare Hospice Annual Review 2014/15 is now available

Sep

10

Jennifer's Story

Day Hospice patient Jennifer shared her story

Aug

25

#BardOnBoard

Johnsons Coaches have launched their #BardOnBoard Campaign in aid of The Shakespeare Hospice

Aug

13

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.

Jul

30

Lucinda's Story

Lucinda, a Day Hospice patient, shared her story

Jul

16

Mike's Story

Mike, a supporter of the Hospice and now a Hospice at Home patient, shared his story

Jul

09

New Trustees

The Shakespeare Hospice, Stratford upon Avon, is seeking a number of new Trustees in 2015 to support our strategic plan

Jul

01

Barbara's Story

Barbara told us about her experience of The Shakespeare Hospice

Jun

26

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.

Jun

04

Volunteers' Week – Izzi’s Story

This Volunteers' Week we are sharing stories from some of our 380 volunteers

Jun

02

Volunteers’ Week – Alex’s Story

This Volunteers’ Week we are sharing stories from some of our 380 volunteers

Jun

01

Volunteers’ Week – Jude’s Story

This Volunteers’ Week we are sharing stories from some of our 380 volunteers

Jun

01

Volunteers’ Week – Dave’s Story

This Volunteers’ Week we are sharing stories from some of our 380 volunteers

May

29

Volunteers' Week - Carole's Story

This Volunteers' Week we are sharing stories from some of our 380 volunteers

May

21

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

May

15

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.

May

13

Slim Gym Challenge

Fundraisers lose pounds for Hospice funds

May

08

Children's Hospice Week

This year’s Children’s Hospice Week takes place from 11 to 17 May.

May

08

Transitional Care Service

The Road to Transition

Apr

30

The Shakespeare Hospice Spring / Summer 2015 Newsletter

The Shakespeare Hospice Spring / Summer 2015 Newsletter is now available.

Apr

16

Kenilworth Furniture Store Opening

Our new Furniture Store will open in Kenilworth on 25th April

Apr

07

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.

Mar

26

President of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland

The President of Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland visited The Shakespeare Hospice

Mar

13

London Marathon World Record Attempt

Help John and Bob create a new World Record at the 2015 London Marathon!

Mar

13

Beena's Story

Day Hospice patient Beena spoke to us about the care she has had

Mar

02

What is Diversional Therapy?

Feb

12

Stratford Town Council Community Grant Award

We are very grateful to Stratford Town Council for awarding us a community grant

Jan

20

2015 Volunteer Roles

We are currently recruiting for a number of volunteering roles in all areas of the Hospice

Jan

15

The Shakespeare Hospice in Kenilworth

We are pleased to announce that in April 2015 we are opening a furniture store in Kenilworth

Dec

22

Christmas Window Success

Our Hospice shop in Henley in Arden was delighted to win the Court Leet Christmas Window Dressing Competition on 13th December!

Dec

09

Santa Run

Santas were out in force in Stratford on Saturday for the Hospice’s Santa Fun Run.

Nov

26

Christmas Cracker

The Midlands Voices Choir, directed by Barry Todd, performed two Christmas Cracker concerts

Nov

25

Diversional Therapy

Diversional Therapy at The Shakespeare Hospice

Nov

21

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

Nov

20

Volunteers Needed!

We are currently recruiting for volunteers across a number of roles in the Hospice

Nov

19

1920s Glitz & Glamour

Sparkling dresses, tuxedos and feathered hairbands were on show at the Hospice Crystal Ball on Saturday 15th November

Nov

12

Skydiving

17 fantastic supporters have jumped out of a plane in the last year in support of the Hospice

Nov

05

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

Nov

05

Great Wall of China

Tracey, Jo, Olivia and Becx will be trekking the Great Wall of China in aid of the Hospice.

Nov

05

Colour Blast

Hundreds took part in a colour run for the Hospice on Sunday 28th September

Sep

24

Burton Farm Recycling Shop

With effect from 5th November 2014, The Shakespeare Hospice will no longer operate the recycling shop at Burton Farm.

Sep

23

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.

Sep

16

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

Aug

26

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.

Aug

06

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.

Jul

24

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.