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Newsround
Spring
2019
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Inside this issue: inside
Hospice launches new teenage support group
New fundraising director outlines future vision
Tackle the 30 in 30 business challenge
westonhospicecare.org.uk | Jackson-Barstow House
28 Thornbury Road | Uphill | BS23 4YQ
Life at Weston Hospicecare | A
message from CEO Paul Winspear
"I didn’t expect it to feel like that”, is living with illness as it is preparing for
something we hear quite often from dying.
first-time visitors to the hospice. By supporting the hospice, you are
They’re pleasantly surprised by the supporting your friends, family,
happy and positive atmosphere which neighbours and colleagues.
characterises the hospice buildings but Reading through the Newsround, I
more importantly the people who work am as usual struck by the enormous
and volunteer for us. generosity and love of our community
Isn’t that somewhat incongruous for in supporting us, especially in this, our
an institution that’s looking after people 30th year. Thank you!
who are very unwell, and in some
cases dying?
We don’t think so, because actually
hospice care is a celebration of life, of
making every day count, of living
without fear of dying.
Statistics show that approximately
one-in-two people in the UK will suffer
from a progressive or malignant illness
Paul
at some stage of their life – hospice
care and support is just as much about
Keep in touch
Jackson-Barstow House | 'Weston Hospicecare News'
28 Thornbury Road | Uphill |
@WHCHospice
Weston-super-Mare | BS23 4YQ
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Sharon supports 'amazing' hospice
in memory of husband Grant
A Weston General Hospital I cannot put into words
housekeeper will support Weston how truly grateful I am that
Hospicecare in this year’s Mendip
Challenge after the charity provided my beloved husband was cared
end-of-life care to her 44-year-old for with such kindness
husband. and dignity.
Sharon Hogarth has signed up to take
Sharon Hogarth
on the event's 10-mile route after her
husband Grant was supported by the
charity before he died from lung
cancer.
Sharon said: “Grant and I had only
been married for seven months when
he was diagnosed with terminal lung
cancer in February 2017.
“He was given approximately 15-18
months to live, but sadly passed away
just three months later."
Sharon described how the hospice
made life more comfortable for Grant,
herself, and their families.
She said: “I was able to stay with
Grant in his room and I didn’t leave the
hospice once he was admitted,
something I will be forever grateful for.
“The staff were amazing, so kind and
caring. They offered so much comfort
and support at what truly is the most
awful time.
“We are very lucky to have such an
amazing place here; without it our Walkers can choose from 10, 20 and
loved ones may not have the chance to 30-mile routes along the West Mendip
have such a dignified end to their Way, which all end with an after-party
lives.” at Weston Cricket Club.
Nearly 400 people have already Entry costs £15 for adults and £10 for
signed up to take part in this year's children. Find out more, and register,
Mendip Challenge on 2 June. at westonhospicecare.org.uk/mendip.
westonhospicecare.org.uk | page 3
Open up your gardens to support Weston Hospicecare this summer Opening your garden is a wonderful You don’t need to be an expert way to meet new people, showcase gardener or have a garden worthy of your gardening efforts and raise vital Chelsea Flower Show – visitors are funds to help Weston Hospicecare often looking for inspiration and find it continue providing its invaluable helpful to chat to other amateurs about community care. their experiences and plans. We are hoping to make our 2019 The date would be entirely up to you, Open Gardens initiative bigger and so you could plan it around your better than 2018, with a few new holidays and commitments, and we will gardens already on board – and are be on hand to assist as much as we can hoping to sign up yet more! with resources and tips. There is no such thing as a perfect We do appreciate just how hard all our garden to open – it doesn’t matter if gardeners work and would be delighted your garden is large or tiny, if there is if you could help. plenty of planting or features to interest The £10,000 raised by Open Gardens visitors, looks good, has lovely open last year helped the hospice provide space for relaxation, and is well free care to individuals and their families maintained, it will be ideal for inviting in the community. the public to visit and relax on a Please contact Sue Harding on 01934 summer’s afternoon. 423926 to discuss opening your garden. page 4 | westonhospicecare.org.uk
Hospice launches bereavement
support group for young people
The death of a parent has the potential The group will be facilitated by the
to have significant impact on someone, hospice’s counsellor and a
at whatever age it happens. bereavement team member, who has
This new group aims to address the many years' experience supporting
particular impact bereavement can young people.
have on young people by offering a Who it’s for: Young people aged 11-
space in which to meet peers who 18 who have experienced the death of
have also experienced a similar loss. a parent (or a parental figure) who was
A combination of activities and a patient of the hospice.
discussions to help young people When: On the last Monday of the
share their experiences and get to month, after school at 4.45-5.45pm
know each other will be on offer in a Where: At the hospice
relaxed yet confidential setting. How do I find out more information?
Those in attendance are free to share Call 01934 423900 and ask for Mary
as much or as little as they desire, with Thomas, Bereavement Services
no pressure to participate. Manager.
westonhospicecare.org.uk | page 5
30x30 - how much can you raise
with £30 start-up money?
Returning
in 2020!
Weston Hospicecare supporters are and wanted something extra special to
invited to join a thrilling new challenge mark our 30th anniversary in 2019."
in 2019 - the charity’s first ever wing- Wing-walkers will enjoy a one-to-one
walking day. with the expert pilot who will be taking
The latest addition to a packed diary them into the air, during which they can
of challenge events will see fundraisers choose which manoeuvres they are
soar into the sky strapped securely brave enough to take on - an
atop a World War Two bi-plane. exhilarating series of flypasts, zoom
Wing-walkers will fly at 140mph and climbs, steep dives and banks while
1,000ft at Rendcomb Airfield in their friends and family cheer them on.
Gloucester on June 21, all under the Places can be secured by paying a
expert supervision of world-renowned £150 registration fee, and pledging to
flyers from Aerosuperbatics, who have raise a minimum of £500 sponsorship.
30 years of experience and a 100% Please note there are some
Weston Hospicecare’s challenge restrictions to who can take part that
manager Simon Angear said: “We're iiiiii
always on the lookout for new poopoclearance by a doctor.
challenges to set for our supporters You can find out more or register at
westonhospicecare.org.uk/wingwalk.
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CrossCare to EMIS - Hospice
upgrades its patient care system
A new clinical computer system appointments and data management.
designed to improve record-keeping In addition, the hospice will save
and integration with other local health valuable time and effort by not having
services is being installed at Weston to re-enter data.
Hospicecare. There were a number of factors
The hospice is upgrading its clinical underpinning the decision, including:
electronic patient management system • Improved links to GP systems who
from CrossCare to EMIS Web. make palliative referrals to the hospice.
The move comes in large part • Simple user interface, which can be
because other care organisations within tailored for each role/team.
the hospice's catchment area of • Good reporting and analytical tools.
Somerset and North Somerset already Improved communication efficiency is
use EMIS Web, and the change will also a driver of this transformation, with
simplify interaction between these connectivity to GP systems and other
different bodies. health care systems offering huge
The switch is supported by a grant potential advantages in terms of safety,
from Somerset CCG and will enable the availability of real time information and
hospice to effortlessly share patient reduction in administration tasks.
data with GP surgeries and community Director of Patient Services, John
nursing teams across North Somerset. Bailey, said: "The switch to EMIS Web
Improvements include care providers will help the hospice streamline and
being immediately informed of data improve communications with local
changes made by affiliate care GPs and care providers, ultimately
partners, while the new system also improving patient care and its
helps with registering patients, booking management."
30th anniversary service planned
A service of thanksgiving to mark Chaplain Karen Murphy will lead
Weston Hospicecare's 30th a service which explores both
anniversary year has been the hospice's past three
scheduled for April 30. decades, and its future too.
In a tribute to the hospice's The event is free to attend, but
roots back in 1989, the event tickets must be booked in
will take place at Christ Church advance via 30thservice@
in Montpelier. westonhospicecare.org.uk.
westonhospicecare.org.uk | page 7
Renovation programme giving fresh new look to hospice shops Two Weston Hospicecare shops, in customers alike. Weston's Walliscote Road and the Retail Director Gemma Turner said: Cheddar shop in Bath Street, are the “Our aims are to improve conditions for next in-line to undergo renovations staff and volunteers, while keeping up- designed to provide a more to-date with modern trends to create a contemporary feel to shopping in the more attractive and customer-friendly charity sector. shopping environment. The store facelifts continue to bolster “We hope the vibrant updates will not the retail team’s plans for improved only enhance customer shopping but customer shopping experiences, while also help to further invest in the future also helping to create a better working and care provided by the hospice." environment for the shop team and Walliscote Road will continue as a £1 attract new customers and satisfy loyal shop offering various new and used supporters. items, whilst Cheddar will resume its These updates follow on from our wide range of clothing, seasonal goods new Burnham High Street shop and and homeware. Milton Road shop in Weston, and the The renovations will also bolster shop work completed to improve the security, following two break-ins at Devonshire Road store, which have all Milton Road and Clevedon Triangle in been well-received by staff and February and March respectively. page 8 | westonhospicecare.org.uk
New fundraising director outlines
ambitions for 'amazing charity'
A warm welcome is extended to the
hospice's new Director of Fundraising
and Communications Mark Flower.
Mark brings with him a wealth of third-
sector experience, joining the hospice
from Tree Aid in Bristol, after previously
holding roles with the British Red Cross
and St. Margaret’s hospice in Taunton,
and BIBIC children’s charity in
Langport.
Prior to this, he enjoyed a successful
30-year career in finance and
insurance, with roles at Zurich and
Aegon, before switching to the not-for-
profit industry.
Mark is confident his corporate and
charity fundraising experience can help
the hospice further integrate and
develop its community and corporate
presence.
He said: “At the time of this being
written I’ve only been in the position for
two days, however, my main aim is to
further progress all fundraising,
communications and corporate
endeavours to help spread word of the hope I can add value to such an
hospice and let the whole community amazing charity.”
know we are there for them when An avid and lifelong rugby fan, Mark is
required. director and senior squad coach of
"My hope is that we can increase the Morganians Rugby Club in Bridgwater
fundraising income in order to grow the and supporter of Bath Rugby Club.
hospice's excellent care offering and In his spare time, Mark will either be
ensure the needs of those requiring watching or coaching rugby, or
support are met to the highest spending time with his beloved wife,
standards. Sarah, and two dogs, Harold the border
“I feel very proud to being given such collie and Humphrey the British
an important role at the hospice and I bulldog.
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Jammin' for the hospice - help us spread the love! Calling all jam, marmalade and So why wait? These early spring days chutney makers – and those who would be an ideal time to start; what would like to try their hand at making better way to fill a afternoon than time jams or chutneys to raise money for spent in your cosy kitchen with a Weston Hospicecare! steaming hot cup of tea, play on the We are launching our Jammin’ for radio and a pound or two of fruit or Weston Hospicecare initiative, which vegetables – then be rewarded with will run year-round, to encourage delicious jars of home-made produce, people in the local community with a all before teatime? little bit of spare time to make some We simply need your finished product home-made jams or chutneys to sell at – we have the empty jars, the labels, our many fairs, afternoon teas, bazaars pretty decorations for the lids, and and every other available opportunity plenty of sales opportunities to raise in between. money from your culinary skills. If you are already a pickler, you may We can supply the jars – if you supply have some jars on your pantry shelves the jam! which you can spare – but if this is Please call in at Jackson-Barstow something new, then we can help you House in Uphill or telephone 01934 to help us! 423926 for further details. page 10 | westonhospicecare.org.uk
Events: Join us for the Mendip
Challenge and a fun team event!
Mendip Challenge | Sunday 2 June
Challenge yourself in the hospice's 30th
anniversary year by taking on an exciting
10, 20 or 30-mile walk following the
stunning West Mendip Way.
Get your boots at the ready and prepare
to walk (or run) and raise money for
Weston Hospicecare.
Starting and finishing at a brand-new,
dog-friendly location – Weston Cricket
Club – the event offers a chance to
embrace Somerset's great countryside in
our flagship annual fundraiser.
For more information about these and all our other
events, and to register, call 01934 423960 or visit
westonhospicecare.org.uk/our-events
It's A Hospice Knockout | Sunday 14
July
This fun event will see teams of 6-10
people battle for glory by taking on giant
obstacles, a large foam pit... and one
another. Teams will compete across six
fantastic games, and work together to
get as many points as possible to earn a
place in the final round.
There will be bonus points for the team
in the best fancy dress – but only one
team can be crowned as the It’s A
Hospice Knockout champions.
westonhospicecare.org.uk | page 11Rachel ready for Sahara Desert
adventure in memory of dad Derek
A Somerset woman will take on the “I cannot wait to do it. I’m very excited
adventure of a lifetime in memory of to be trying something completely out
her father this November – a trip given of my comfort zone. I’m a little bit
extra poignancy as it begins on what scared, however, of snakes and
would have been her dad’s birthday. scorpions and having no access to gin!
Rachel Young will join in Weston “I think I’m going to be quite tearful on
Hospicecare’s Sahara Desert trek after dad’s birthday and I’m sure I’ll be
the charity cared for her dad Derek quietly reminiscing throughout the day,
Vincent before he died last December. but I’ll also feel very proud to be doing
The six-day trip is part of the something in his honour and raising
hospice’s 30th anniversary lots of money for such a brilliant
celebrations, and takes place in the cause.”
shadow of the Atlas Mountains in Find out more or sign up at
Morocco. www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/treks-
Rachel has previously supported the and-walks or contact the hospice’s
hospice at the Mendip Challenge and challenge manager Simon Angear on
Midnight Beach Walk, but will now 01934 423947 or via simon.angear@
embark on an even bigger adventure. westonhospicecare.org.uk
Sahara Desert
Trek
7-12 November
page 12 | westonhospicecare.org.ukGraham completes 900km rowing
feat as part of huge 2019 challenge
“It typically took around four hours each
evening for me to complete the 30,000
metres and I am so relieved it is now
over. Not just from a physical
prospective, but from a time sense too. I
didn’t realise how much it would take
over my life."
He has also heaped praise on his
mother and son for their unwavering
support during his challenge.
“My mum, Sandra, has been excellent
throughout, cooking dinner each night in
time for when I get back from the gym.
My son has been balancing his college
A long-term Weston Hospicecare work with walking my beloved dogs
supporter has completed another Forest and Dexter and keeping the
arduous challenge in a schedule of 30- house clean.”
themed fundraising challenges He added: “I am ecstatic it is over and
scheduled throughout 2019. let’s bring on the next one and continue
Builder Graham Hunt, from Worle, raising lots of money for the hospice!”
rowed 900km in March as part of his Victoria, Graham’s wife, was cared for
incredible calendar of fundraising by the hospice before she died, which is
challenges for the hospice’s 30th the main reason he is and has been
anniversary year. supporting the charity.
He rowed 30,000 metres for 30 Graham’s April challenge will see him
consecutive days in March and says it spend a 30-hour stint in a bath full of
has been his toughest challenge yet, slime at the Co-operative shop on Worle
after he spent January swimming for 30 High Street, while May features an epic
consecutive days and walked non-stop cycling journey.
for 30 hours in February. To support Graham’s fundraising, visit
He said: “It has been a really gruelling his JustGiving page by searching for
experience, all my joints hurt and I www.justgiving.com/fundraising/
didn't think it would be as hard. graham-hunt-6610.
Weston Hospicecare offers a wide range of challenge opportunities for
those looking to test themselves for a good cause.
Find out what's on offer - including wing-walking, skydiving, and our new
Robin Hood archery challenge - at westonhospicecare.org/challenges
westonhospicecare.org.uk | page 13Thank You!
Our dedicated, enthusiastic and inspirational group of supporters and
volunteers from all across the community are what has kept Weston
Hospicecare going... for 30 years and counting!
We've been delighted to host Bishop of
Taunton, Ruth Worsley, for a visit to
the hospice.
Ruth said: "I think it’s incredibly
inspiring to see so many volunteers
and staff intent on making sure people
have wraparound care and
compassion at the end of their lives,
enabling them to live their lives in
comfort until the very last moment.”
A team from Network Rail spent a day
working hard to help tidy the hospice
garden ready for spring.
The volunteer group worked hard
trimming, weeding, digging and
pruning, and cleared a dozen green
sacks of garden waste.
The hospice was chosen to benefit
from the team's hard work in memory
of former colleague, Jackie Jones, who
was cared for by the hospice.
A team of runners from First Great
Western tackled the Weston Super
Half in support of the hospice in March.
Weston Train Station manager
Victoria Franks said: “The run went
well… well as well as it could do, when
running 13.1 miles! Luckily it was a
beautiful day and that helped us all get
round. Everybody was glad to work
together for such a fantastic cause.”
page 14 | westonhospicecare.org.ukMen's March 2019 - big success for
hospice's first men-only event
The inaugural Men's March took place cider from event sponsor Thatchers
on Saturday 9 March and the first men- and a pasty while watching England
only event did not disappoint! beat Italy in the Six Nations.
After a 10-mile walk through More pictures and details are on
woodland, beachfront and hills, westonhospicecare.org.uk/mensmarch,
participants relaxed with a nice pint of with the event returning in 2020!
westonhospicecare.org.uk | page 15UWE student volunteers - taking time to help the hospice Occupational therapy students from the stock orders on a daily basis University of the West of England "From here we provide a furniture volunteered for Weston Hospicecare as collection and delivery service to part of their studies. customers in the local area. The students were based at the Hub, “We also have an additional two a sorting area on the Oldmixon which students helping with our online supports the hospice’s shops, where service. They are assisting in they were helping to sort items such as generating income for the hospice clothing, bric-a-brac, and books. through (online music trading site) The Hub’s manager Sarah Wright Music Magpie and assisting with the says the partnership between Weston listing of items on Ebay. Hospicecare and UWE has benefits for “As the students are studying both parties. occupational therapy, they find it useful She said: “The UWE students have to see how other organisations work. joined us for a number of years now for The students have told me that what these two weeks, as part of their they enjoy, is seeing the inside of a course. We always find their assistance charity, the ‘behind the scenes’ work invaluable as the additional manpower that the public does not usually see. is always welcome. “Many of the students welcome the “The Hub supports the function of the opportunity to work for the hospice, as shops. We send vans out to collect they know someone that has used the donations from our shops and deliver services we provide.” page 16 | westonhospicecare.org.uk
Can you help us?
Do you have a spare few hours
three/four times a year? If so, we
would love to hear from you!
Join our volunteer marketing team
and help spread the word of hospice
events. Drop into shops in your local
area or choose a patch and help us
engage with the community.
There are many areas where your
vital help can be of great benefit!
• Donate some time and volunteer at
the hospice, at events or at one of our
17 shops in and around Weston.
Donate
• Distribute marketing materials as Time | Money | Clothing
part of our volunteer marketing team.
• Knit some chicks for our Easter
All help provides care and
community fundraising scheme. support to people and their
• Marshal at one of our events (like the
Mendip Challenge on 2 June).
families in times of need
westonhospicecare.org.uk | page 17£50,000 benefits package donated to hospice staff and volunteers An employee benefits company has a very close friend. I know it takes a gifted a package worth nearly £50,000 special kind of person to look after to Weston Hospicecare – and will make someone they have never met before.” a cash donation for any local Savings on offer to Perks Direct companies which also sign up. members average about a 30 per cent Perks Direct offers cut-price deals for reduction on walk-up prices, but can be its members from a host of high street as high as 50 per cent. retailers and big-name leisure firms. Hospice fundraising director Mark Workers can save an average of Flower said: “I hope other companies around £1,200 per year on typical across Weston-super-Mare and North spending – the equivalent of a five per Somerset will also take a look at what’s cent pay rise on an average salary. on offer – not only can they secure Perks Direct is giving this benefit free some fabulous benefits for their work to all 140 staff and 700 volunteers at force, but they can do so in the the hospice, amounting to a £48,000 knowledge that they will also be gift. delivering some much-needed funds to In addition, managing director Derek a charity which means so much to their Vaughan has pledged 10 per cent of community.” the fees from any other firms from the Find out more, and sign up to Perks hospice area who sign up too. Direct while donating 10 per cent to Derek said: “I’ve got experience of Weston Hospicecare, here: https:// hospices myself after one cared for form.jotformeu.com/90861537981367 page 18 | westonhospicecare.org.uk
Once you’ve filled it in, send this form to: Weston Hospicecare, Jackson- Barstow House, 28 Thornbury Road, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare BS23 4YQ
Diary Dates
April
13th | Friends' Easter Fayre | The Radio Wing, Weston
13th | Friends' Big Breakfast | Wedmore Bowls Club
17th | Hospice Easter Raffle | Jackson-Barstow House
28th | Creative Art Show | Jackson-Barstow House
30th | 30th Celebration Service | Christ Church, Weston
May
5th | Amy Woodman Day | The Bristol Inn, Clevedon
10th | All 60s Night | Weston Football Club
17th | Coffee morning | Congresbury Methodist Hall
18th | The Big Gig | Winter Gardens, Weston
June
2nd | Mendip Challenge | Weston Cricket Club
8th | Friends' Summer Fayre | Jackson-Barstow House
16th | Wedmore 40:30 | Wedmore playing fields
21st | Wing-Walk | Rendcomb, Cirencester
21st | Cheshire Cats theatre | Hutton Village Hall
Regular Events
Volunteers' coffee morning | 2nd Friday of every month |
Jackson-Barstow House
Friends' coffee morning | 3rd Saturday of every month |
Methodist Church Hall, Burnham
To keep up-to-date and find out more information
about all of the above events and many more, visit
westonhospicecare.org.uk or call 01934 423960You can also read
