Schools from South Lakes and Furness have once again achieved fantastic results in St Mary’s Hospice’s annual Battle to Succeed challenge. Four schools have taken part in the Apprentice style challenge, supported by local businesses and judged by a panel of experts, to raise vital funds for the hospice. Schools taking part in 2023 include …
At St Mary’s Hospice, we are grateful for our beautiful and tranquil gardens. They provide a calming atmosphere for patients, families, staff, volunteers and visitors, set against the backdrop of Hoad. Our dedicated volunteer gardeners and staff continuously work hard to maintain and grow this peaceful outdoor space. Accessible greenhouse and shed Thanks to funding …
St Mary’s Hospice marks Volunteers’ Week 2023. 2023 marks the 39th year of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June), when St Mary’s Hospice will join thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the contribution volunteers make across the UK. With this year’s theme of ‘Celebrate and Inspire’ we hope to encourage people to be the change that …
A St Mary’s Hospice supporter is planning to complete a sky-dive for the charity — at the age of 81. Bridget Chaplin has signed up for the sky-dive, which is scheduled to take place in July at Cark airfield. She started supporting the hospice nearly 20 years ago, after her husband, David, spent his final …
We had the privilege of welcoming the new High Sheriff of Cumbria, Sam Scott, before she embarked on her journey of walking the Cumbria Way and visiting various charities and community groups. Alongside Ulverston’s Deputy Mayor Jackie Drake and Laura Southern, Sam had the opportunity to meet our staff and patients and learn about our …
We would like to take a moment to shine a spotlight on another one of the schools taking part in this year’s Battle To Succeed programme: We are so excited to present the amazing pieces of furniture made by George Hastwell School students as part of our entrepreneurial Battle to Succeed initiative! They are taking …
The warm embrace of a loved one is always comforting. The solace of a cuddle is especially important for those in the final hours or days of their lives. Thanks to a brand-new ‘cuddle-bed’ patients at St Mary’s Hospice have the opportunity to experience such an embrace. The bed boasts all the clinically vital features …
We had an incredible time at Barrow Re:Love Shop’s fashion show! Volunteers from all backgrounds, and mainly over 60, came together to support Barrow, charity, and each other. The atmosphere was electric and the response from the town centre was overwhelmingly positive. We would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work and dedication …
Are you or someone you know affected by dementia? The Memory Lane Cafe at The Marchesi Centre Windermere provides a supportive and safe space for those affected to socialise, share stories and connect with others on similar journeys. Supported by St Mary’s Hospice, the cafe will be running monthly from Thursday 27th April 1.30-3.30pm. To …
We would like to take a moment to shine a spotlight on one of the schools taking part in this year’s Battle To Succeed programme. Six groups at Furness Academy are working hard on devising and implementing various fundraising initiatives, using the £30 seed funding from their corporate partner Ørsted. These ideas include selling Lego …
