Spending time outdoors and close to nature can have a hugely positive effect on our wellbeing. So why not come and join us for a series of enjoyable, friendly outside sessions? These sessions are open to people with a diagnosis of Dementia and their carers/ family members. Session dates: Tuesday 10th October 1.30pm-3.30pm Gentle walk …
Staff from St Mary’s Hospice and supporters including Josh and a team from Sterling dared to brave the challenge of Born Survivor at the weekend. Tackling the 18 obstacles throughout a 5k or 10k course challengers endured 74 mph mud slides, fire jumps and mud pits amongst others, all whilst raising funds for St Mary’s …
This week our Compassionate Community Team had the opportunity to take part in a “No Barriers Here” workshop as part of their team planning day. No Barriers Here workshops offer an alternative approach to advanced care planning conversations about future care. It enables people the opportunity to think about and discuss their choices and wishes …
St Mary’s Hospice’s Walk to Remember, on Friday, 8th September, was an overwhelming success, with nearly 600 families and friends joining in this heartfelt event. Many of the participants took on the ten-mile journey in memory of their loved ones, all while raising vital funds for St Mary’s Hospice. This remarkable event was generously sponsored …
Everyone at St Mary’s would like to say a huge thank you to our Lottery players. Every £1 played enables us to offer vital support to those facing advancing illness and their families. Last year the profits from our lottery, £245,000, made up a staggering 5% of our hospice running costs. This is the equivalent …
Our Creative Therapy group is a safe, supportive space aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of people coping with the challenges of life changing illness or bereavement. Our sessions are friendly and fun, with lots of laughter, a space to create, chat or just connect with other people. This week we have been making …
Our beloved Memory Lane Cafes in Ulverston and Millom are currently closed, but we look forward to reopening soon. Please save the date for our next Ulverston Memory Lane Cafe on Thursday 21st September! Stay tuned for the upcoming dates at our Millom location. We wish you all a fantastic summer and can’t wait to …
For the first time in our history, St Mary’s Hospice is bringing our story to a whole new audience, with a special five-part podcast series. Working with former BBC correspondent, Nigel Thompson, who now produces podcasts in Cumbria and Lancashire, the programmes take a look behind our doors and feature candid interviews with patients, staff, …
The annual Walk to Remember, hosted by St Mary’s Hospice, will return on Friday, September 8th this year, promising to be even more special than before. This beloved event provides a wonderful opportunity for our community to unite, honoring and cherishing the memory of loved ones. Mel Dixon, St Mary’s Events and Challenges Manager, expressed, …
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 …
