The Hospice of St Francis – Hospice News, Sept – Oct 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 30th September. 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 Golf Day at Ashridge – Wednesday 7th September
The Hospice is hosting a special Golf Day at Ashridge Golf Club on 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 – Friday 23rd September
Join the team on Friday 23rd September at 10:30am for the official opening and ribbon cutting to officially open the Hospice’s new shop located at 23 Woodside Rd, Amersham, HP6 6AA. Amersham Owned has community, sustainability, your well-being and the future of the planet at its heart. Keep up to date with the shop by following Amersham Owned on Facebook and Instagram: @amershamowned or visit: www.stfrancis.org.uk/amersham
Classic and Special Interest Car Show – Sunday 25th September
Join the Hospice for their second Classic Car Show in their exclusive Event Field in Dudswell, Tring Road, near Berkhamsted, HP4 3TA! Due to the extreme heat earlier in the summer, 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 personal history. There will also be a range of market stalls, refreshments, and family activities available with free onsite parking. All proceeds help to support the work of The Hospice of St Francis. Buy your tickets via the Hospice website: www.stfrancis.org.uk/ClassicCars or email fundraising@stfrancis.org.uk should you like to feature your car on the day.
MAWM – October
Throughout October it’s #MakeAWillMonth – This is a great opportunity to support your local Hospice and get that all-important Will off the ‘to do’ list! The Hospice are so grateful to their participating Solicitors across Herts & Bucks who are waiving their professional Will writing fees in lieu of a donation to The Hospice of St Francis. For full information on #MakeAWillMonth , simply register your interest via their website: www.stfrancis.org.uk/wills and they will send you full details when the campaign goes live and bookings open. You can also contact the Hospice Gifts in Wills team at legacy@stfrancis.org.uk or call 01442 869 555 for a chat.
The Mud Pack Challenge – Sunday 16th October
After three years, The Mud Pack Challenge finally returns in all its mucky glory! This year there’s a new route, new distances and a load of new obstacles to keep you on your muddy toes! Make the mud matter and get filthy for The Hospice of St Francis in the wonderful surroundings of Ashridge House and National Trust woodland. Teamwork will help get you through so rally your work colleagues, inspire your friends and family, and prepare for some jovial rivalry as you tackle the course together, all whilst raising vital funds to support the Hospice! Visit www.stfrancis.org.uk/mudpack
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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