The Hospice of St Francis – Hospice News Aug – Sept 2022
The Hospice of St Francis relies upon community fundraising to help fund the £5 million needed each year to provide free care. By supporting the Hospice, you are helping more people in the local community to feel safe and supported through a life-limiting illness and to live their precious life well.
News and Events
Hospice Coffee Mornings and Craft Fayres
On the last Friday of the month (except December) The Hospice of St Francis hosts a Coffee Morning in the Hospice Bistro and a Craft Fayre in the Acorn Suite. The next event is Friday 29th July. Pop along for a coffee and a chat to find out more about the Hospice and the work that they do. All proceeds from the Craft Fayre go to the Hospice. Contact: Reception on 01442 869550 to book your place. Find out more here: www.stfrancis.org.uk/CoffeeMornings
Hospice Summer Series 2022:
The Hospice will be hosting a series of fabulous events across the summer period, in their exclusive Event Field in Dudswell, Tring Road, near Berkhamsted, HP4 3TA. Please see below for the events. Event page: www.stfrancis.org.uk/summerseries
Car Boot Sales
Sell your unwanted items at the Hospice’s second Car Boot Sale Series! The third and final date of the series is Saturday 13th August. Reserve your pitch now on the Hospice website: www.stfrancis.org.uk/CarBootSales
Classic and Special Interest Car Show
Join the Hospice for their second Classic Car Show! Due to the extreme heat, this event has been rescheduled for Sunday 25th September. This event will feature a range of impressive cars each lovingly cared for with their own a personal history. There will also be a range of market stalls, refreshments and family activities available, with free onsite parking. All proceeds to the Hospice helping support our special care. Buy tickets here on the Hospice website: www.stfrancis.org.uk/ClassicCars or contact the team if you would like to feature your car in the series on fundraising@stfrancis.org.uk
Dacorum Steam & Country Fayre
This is a fun day for all the family in aid of the Hospice. Highlights including steam engines, classic cars, vintage tractors and birds of prey! Hosted at Green Croft Farm, Potten End, HP1 2SG – Sat/Sun 30th/31st July. For more information: www.stfrancis.org.uk/steamfayre
Welsh 3 Peaks – Last Few Spaces Remaining!
The Welsh mountains are calling! Challenge yourself by taking on three of the highest peaks in Wales! Join us for an epic adventure, creating precious memories and embracing the breath taking scenery from the summit of Pen Y Fan (886M), Cadair Idris (893m) and Snowdon (1,085m)! Date: Friday 16th – Sunday 18th September: www.stfrancis.org.uk/TrekWales
Hospice Golf Days – Various Locations
The Hospice will be back at Stocks Golf Club on Friday 5th August and Ashridge Golf Club Wednesday 7th September… but places are filling up fast! Book your team today for 18 holes, on-course competitions and a three-course evening meal! For more information visit: www.stfrancis.org.uk/golf
Amersham Owned
The Hospice is launching a new, exciting shop in Amersham! Official opening TBC.
Amersham Owned has community, sustainability, your well-being and the future of the planet at its heart. Looking to donate products? The shop is now accepting donations on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursday, 9am to 5pm! They also are able to arrange collection of donated furniture from the local area (initially HP6 postcodes only) – please email a photo of your item and your contact details to: amershamowned@stfrancis.org.uk and a member of the team will be in touch.
Keep up to date with the shop by following Amersham Owned on Facebook and Instagram: @amershamowned or visit: www.stfrancis.org.uk/amersham
And finally…
Accessing our Care – Self Referral.
The Hospice of St Francis is there to help in any way they can, with care provided free. If you or someone you know is living with cancer or a life-limiting illness such as a heart, lung, kidney or neurological condition, we might be able to support you. (We support from early diagnosis, through treatment and remission). Please fill in our short referral form online: www.stfrancis.org.uk/selfrefer
Follow us on Facebook @TheHospiceofStFrancis, Instagram @HospiceStFrancis, Twitter @hospicstfrancis or call us on 01442 869555.ar to live their precious lives well across West Hertfordshire and South Buckinghamshire.