The Hospice of St Francis – Hospice News, June 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 24th June. 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! Multiple dates including Saturday 11th June, Saturday 9th July and Saturday 13th August. Reserve your pitch now on the Hospice website: www.stfrancis.org.uk/support-us/events/detail/car-boot-sales
Classic and Special Interest Car Show
Join the Hospice for their second Classic Car Show on Sunday 17th July featuring a range of impressive cars each lovingly cared for with their own a personal history. A range of market stalls, refreshments and family activities will be 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
Dog Show
In 2019, the Hospice had their first ever dog show at the Garden Party and back by popular demand… they will be hosting another in September! Keep an eye on their social media to see you can enter your pup into our pawesome dog show and see whether they will be crowned best in their category!
Taking place: Saturday 24th September. More details coming soon! www.stfrancis.org.uk/support-us/events/detail/dog-show
Walk Your Ridgeway
Come together with family and friends on Sunday 26th June to support the Hospice and walk in remembrance of special people on this thirteen mile or twenty six-mile walk, (you pick!) retracing our history through Berkhamsted. Sign up between now and Monday 6th June at 23:59pm, using code JUBILEE20 to receive 20% off your booking fee. More information available on the Hospice website: www.stfrancis.org.uk/ridgeway
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. Sign up between now and Monday 6th June at 23:59pm, using code JUBILEE20 to receive 20% off your booking fee: www.stfrancis.org.uk/TrekWales
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/support-us/events/detail/dacorum-steam-country-fayre-2022
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: stfrancis.org.uk/golf
Shop for Good
The Hospice has launched a new, exciting online shop – ‘Shop For Good’. This innovative online offer has well-being, eco, sustainability and ‘doing good’ at its heart. There’s a variety of fabulous products available, including sustainable themed Well-Being Boxes with a selection of products, handcrafted items from our volunteer Creates & Makes Team at Returned to Glory and indulgent treats. Keep up to date with the shop by following Shop For Good on Instagram: @shopforgood_hosf or visit: shop-for-good.org.uk/
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
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