nightingale news - spring 2012

GO YELLOW

SPRING 2012� ’

Keeping you informed about Nightingale House Hospice and all the events and fun activities happening throughout the year.

01978 316 800 www.nightingalehouse.co.uk

We are thrilled to announce the launch of this new venture in partnership with Wrexham County Borough Council and Northern Marches Cymru.

The new Wrexham Food Festival, to be held on 12th and 13th May, is set to be a fantastic event to raise valuable funds for the Hospice, and will include stalls and demonstrations from many different local food and drink businesses.

This two day extravaganza will be held at Llwyn Isaf, Wrexham (outside the Guildhall) and will include exciting stalls with all that is best from food and drink, as well as Chef demonstrations from Leigh Myers, Executive Head Chef at Grosvenor Pulford Hotel & Spa; and Graham Tinsley, Head Chef at DeVere Carden Park Hotel, Golf Resort & Spa.

There will be plenty of ‘tasting’ opportunities with many of our exhibitors. Local businesses exhibiting include Wrexham Lager, Orchard

Pigs, French Flavour, Rosie’s Triple D Cider, Aballu Chocolatier, Seren Foods, Just Tea and Coffee, Clear Black Wine, The Ultimate Fudge Company, Taste of Anglesey (ice cream), Caws Cenarth Cheese, Rustic Chefs, and Llangollen Brewery.

Please visit www.wrexhamfoodfest.co.uk for a full list and details of our stallholders.

We hope the two day event will be a great addition to the local events calendar, attracting many visitors locally and from outside the area.

Parking is readily available throughout the town and the venue is just a 5 minute walk from the central bus station.

For further information please contact Laura Parry on 01978 314 292 or visit our website www.wrexhamfoodfest.co.uk.

New Venture for Hospice — Wrexham Food Festival 2012

Caroline Dawson,

Local Food First Wrexham, and Dave

Everett, Home Farm Produce in

Overton

Geraint Thomas Rides Etape Cymru RouteWorld Champion and new Team Pursuit World Record holder, Geraint Thomas MBE, returned to Wales in April to take on the route of the Etape Cymru.

Geraint rode on a 30-mile section of the closed-road cyclosportive’s route, including the Panorama and Horseshoe Pass climbs.

The event will be on Sunday 9th September 2012.

“The Etape Cymru route has been designed with some great climbs and includes some spectacular roads. And it’s in Wales, at the end of the day, it’s the best country in the world,” said Geraint.

He added: “More and more people are aware of leading healthy lifestyles and it’s just a great challenge. Having the chance to cycle on closed roads is a massive incentive for people to get stuck in and ride their

Mark

Rowley, Caroline

Siddall, Geraint Thomas and Ken

Skates AM.

bikes and discover a great part of Wales.”

The Etape Cymru is committed to supporting the local area and Nightingale House Hospice is the local Charity Partner.

Nightingale House has been given 120 FREE places for this event. All we ask is that you raise a minimum sponsorship of £150 for the Hospice. For further information and to register, visit www.nightingalehouse.co.uk.

INSIDE THIS EDITION

Volunteer Vacancies 2

Physiotherapy at the 4 Hospice

Corporate Fundraising 5

RFL Wales v France 7

Join our Lottery 7

Hospice Events 8

Wall of Thanks 12

GO YELLOWJune is National Hospice

Awareness Month.Nightingale House Hospice is asking the local community to help raise much needed funds and awareness about Hospice

care by doing something YELLOW this June.

See Page 8 for more information.Join a Nightingale House GO YELLOW Event or create your own

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Useful Information about Nightingale House Hospice

ContactNightingale House HospiceChester Road, Wrexham LL11 2SJ

Main switchboard 01978 316 800

Income Generation, fundraising & Media 01978 314 292

Lottery 01978 313 134

www.nightingalehouse.co.uk

facebook.com/Nightingalehouse

@nightingalehh

ShopsDistribution Centre & Furniture Showroom Rhosnesni Lane 01978 262 589

Wrexham Charity Shop Brook Street 01978 264 519

Cefn Mawr Charity Shop Well Street 01978 810 545

Free collection is available for large furniture or electrical items.

Items collected will be sold at one of the Hospice’s six charity shops and help to raise much needed funds for patients and their families receiving care at the Hospice.

Rhos Charity Shop Market Street 01978 846 300

Flint Charity Shop 11A Church Street 01352 763 507

Buckley Charity Shop 3 Central Precinct 01244 552 084

Wrexham Hospice and Cancer Support Centre Foundation Registered Charity Number: 1035600. Company Number 2906838. (Registered in England and Wales)

Join our Army of VolunteersWe are privileged at Nightingale House Hospice to have a vibrant ‘Volunteer Army’ who continue to provide increasing amounts of time to help support patients and their families, both within the Hospice, our charity shops and Distribution Centre, as well as at fundraising events.

During 2011, our ‘Army’ donated 63,336 hours of volunteering time, which is a great testament to the generosity of all of you who have risen to the fresh challenges magnificently.

We are always keen to welcome new volunteers!

Do you have time to spare? Even if you are not able to volunteer on a regular basis, you could help out at some of our fundraising events or bag packs and do please bring a friend or members of your family to help too.

Volunteer VacanciesShop VacanciesVolunteers needed for the following:

Cefn Mawr Shop URhos Shop UFlint Shop UBrook Street Shop. U

(Shifts: Monday to Saturday 9am to 1pm or 1pm to 4pm)

Distribution Centre — sorting clothes/books etc U

(Shifts: Monday to Friday 9.30am to 4pm)

Fundraising Office UOffice Admin/Data entry UTelephone calls to supporters. U

Exciting new Volunteering OpportunityWe are looking for volunteers to act as Patient Escorts to assist the Ambulance Drivers to pick patients up and bring them to and from our Day care Unit.

Good communication skills necessary and understanding of confidentiality. Full training will be given. Role includes a CRB Check.

Shifts: Mon – Thurs, 9am – 10.30am or 2.45pm – 3.45pm.

Forthcoming Events requiring VolunteersSainsbury’s Bag Packers (Wrexham) — 5th May U

and 1st June.

Go Yellow Launch, Bucket Collection (Queens U Square, Wrexham) — 26th May.

Summer Fair, manning stalls (BelleVue Park) U — 9th June.

Ladies Midnight Walk, registration and U marshalling (Wrexham) — 30th June.

Wrexham Street Collection, Bucket Collection U (Town Centre, Wrexham) — 7th July.

If you are interested in any of these opportunities please contact Val Connelly on 01978 316811 or email [email protected].

WrexhamBala

BarmouthWem

Dolgellau

Whitchurch

Oswestry

Flint

Ein braint ni yn Hosbis Tŷ’r Eos yw bod gennym ‘Fyddin o Wirfoddolwyr’ egnïol sy’n parhau i roi mwy a mwy o’u hamser hamdden i helpu cefnogi’r cleifion a’u teuluoedd yn yr Hosbis, yn ein siopau elusen yn ogystal ag yn ein canolfan ddosbarthu a’n gweithgareddau codi arian.

Yn ystod 2011, cyfrannodd ein ‘Byddin’ 63,338 o oriau yn gwneud gwaith gwirfoddol, sy’n deyrnged i haelioni pob un ohonoch sydd wedi ymateb yn wych i’r sialensiau newydd hyn.

Rydyn ni bob amser yn awyddus i groesawu gwirfoddolwyr newydd.

Oes gennych chi oriau rhydd — hyd yn oed os nad ydych chi’n medru gwirfoddoli’n rheolaidd, gallech gynnig help llaw mewn rhai o’n hymdrechion codi arian, neu bacio bagiau a bydden ni’n ddiolchgar pe baech yn dod â ffrind neu aelodau o’ch teulu i’ch canlyn i helpu hefyd.

Ymunwch â’n Byddin o Wirfoddolwyr

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I am delighted to welcome you to the Spring edition of our newsletter which I hope you will enjoy reading. We have tried to bring you a balanced insight into what is happening, in relation to patient care, as well as our fundraising events. As always, your feedback is welcomed.

The difficult economic climate shows no signs of improving and we know that it is not only having an impact on the Hospice, but also on you, our supporters. However, during these difficult times we do urge you to continue supporting the Hospice in any way you can.

As we approach the warmer months we will be holding many fundraising

events and activities, such as our Ladies Midnight Walk and Summer Fair. Do please take a look at our calendar of events — there is something for everyone and I look forward to seeing you at some of our events.

Our new Legacy Campaign was launched in our January newsletter. The emphasis for this campaign is focused on donors giving consideration to the Hospice once they have taken care of their family. They are asked to think about leaving a gift to us in their will, no matter what the amount.

A lot of effort goes into planning fund raising activities, either by holding new events or reinvigorating existing events to attract more people to take part. However, it is not all about raising money. We need to ensure that all monies raised or donated are used efficiently and, therefore, we constantly review ways of saving costs. One area we recently reviewed was our energy costs.

Currently, we spend around £70,000 per year on energy bills and we have estimated, with an increase of 10% each year over

the next 10 years, our energy bills would increase to £180,000.

Therefore, in an effort to control our ever increasing energy costs, a decision was taken to investigate ways of minimising the impact of these costs. Based on the outcome of these investigations, a recommendation was made and the Board of Trustees accepted to invest in a solar photovoltaic system and take advantage of the government backed scheme to raise income from the ‘Feed in Tariff’ (FiT).

On 29th March, we were delighted to welcome Lesley Griffiths, Minister for Health and Social Services, to officially switch on our new Solar Photovoltaic (PV) system.

The installation of the solar panels will not only reduce our energy costs but will also have a positive impact on our carbon footprint. In real terms, we will be saving approximately £20,000 per year on electricity bills which can go directly back into clinical services and equates

to running either the Hospice for three days, the ambulance for over 2 years or the day care unit for one month.

Over a 25 year period of the government scheme, we estimate the system will generate a combined saving on energy bills and income totalling £750,000.

Welcome to SpringJohn SavageChief Executive Officer

John Savage with Health Minister, Lesley Griffiths.

At the very core of Nightingale House is the belief that every day makes a difference to the lives of our patients and their families.

We also recognise that without the support of our local community our future would be very difficult.

In our January edition of the newsletter, we featured the story of one brave patient, Vikki Purslow. Vikki’s story truly demonstrates the importance every day of care and support we provide makes.

Vikki’s family are supporting our Legacy Campaign because they realise just how important hospice care was to Vikki and how important it is for the Hospice to be here to care for future generations.

Legacies are special gifts from one generation to another. By leaving a gift in your will, no matter how small or large, you can help us ensure that we can continue to care for future generations of local people.

After providing for family and friends, leaving a gift in your will to Nightingale House Hospice is a tremendous and thoughtful way of supporting our work.

If you would like more information about leaving a gift in your will to Nightingale House Hospice please contact Caroline Siddall.

Cymynrodd yn eich ewyllys

Mae’r gred fod pob dydd yn gwneud gwahaniaeth i fywydau ein cleifion a’u teuluoedd yn greiddiol i waith Tŷ’r Eos. Rydyn ni hefyd yn cydnabod y byddem yn wynebu dyfodol pur anodd oni bai am gefnogaeth ein cymuned leol. Yn rhifyn Rhagfyr ein llythyr newyddion, rhoesom sylw amlwg i stori un o’n cleifion dewr, Vikki Purslow, ac mae ei hanes yn

Legacies to help Hospice

Vikki Purslow with her family.

dangos yn glir iawn y gwahaniaeth y mae ein gofal a’r gefnogaeth a ddarparwn yn ei wneud.

Mae teulu Vikki’n cefnogi ein hymgyrch Cymynrodd am eu bod yn sylweddoli pa mor bwysig y bu gofal yr Hosbis i Vikki a pha mor bwysig yw sicrhau y bydd yr hosbis yn dal yma i ofalu am genedlaethau’r dyfodol. Mae cymynrodd yn rhodd arbennig gan y naill genhedlaeth i’r llall, a thrwy adael rhodd i’r hosbis yn eich ewyllys, boed fawr neu fach, gellwch helpu sicrhau y byddwn yn medru dal ymlaen i ofalu am ein trigolion lleol yn y dyfodol.

Ar ôl darparu ar gyfer y teulu a ffrindiau, byddai gadael rhodd yn eich ewyllys i Hosbis Tŷ’r Eos yn ffordd wych a feddylgar o gefnogi ein gwaith.

Os dymunwch gael mwy o wybodaeth ynglŷn â threfnu Cymynrodd i Hosbis Tŷ’r Eos cysylltwch â Caroline Siddall, os gwelwch yn dda.

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We are all aware that Hospice care is very much about making a difference to the lives of both our patients and their families and, whilst many people are familiar with our In-patient and Day-Care facilities, not everyone is aware of our full range of services.

Out-patient services, either within our day unit, our medical out-patient clinics or our physiotherapy and hydrotherapy department, can often be the first point of contact for our patients and families following a referral to the Hospice.

Often, after diagnosis of a life limiting illness and referral to the Hospice, one of the first problems patients discuss is their concern regarding their future mobility or independence.

This is one aspect of care that the physiotherapy team can help with, not only in terms of advice regarding exercises to maintain muscle tone, strength and general exercise tolerance, but also in managing changes in ability and anticipating problems that may occur so that patients can maintain their independence and quality of life. We liaise closely with other members of the Hospice and community teams to solve problems. As experts in human movement, physiotherapists can detect changes and suggest solutions to problems in a timely manner.

Life limiting illnesses present with many problems caused by the illness or treatment. Physiotherapists and Occupational Therapists also have skills in managing symptoms such

as breathlessness and fatigue. The Monday Programme runs sessions on these symptoms where advice is given by members of the Rehabilitation Team.

Physiotherapy also has a role to play in other aspects of symptom management. Two members of our team are trained to use acupuncture alongside their other physiotherapy skills. Some of our patients have found this particularly useful in terms of managing symptoms, such as nausea or sweats, which may result as a side effect of other treatments.

The hydrotherapy pool, located within the physiotherapy department, is another intervention that patients can access. Following an assessment with one of the physiotherapists an exercise plan can be designed around individual needs and monitored by our technical instructor and hydrotherapy pool assistant.

The pool is managed as any swimming pool and subject to the same safety checks. Our pool is maintained at a comfortable 35°C, which helps to ease pain and promote relaxation.

Hydrotherapy exercises are aimed at strengthening or maintaining muscle strength, reducing joint stiffness, improving balance and mobility and aiding relaxation. It is easier for us to help patients in the water and patients can move more easily themselves because of the buoyancy.

Occasionally, hydrotherapy patients can use the pool with their family, usually young children, as a normal family activity.

Rehabilitation and HydrotherapyTracy LivingstoneDirector of Nursing and Patient Services

Hydrotherapy pool at

Nightingale House

As you pass the Hospice in early Spring, you cannot fail to notice the beautiful display of Forget Me Nots flowering in our gardens. These are a reminder of those loved ones we will never forget.

Inside this newsletter you will find a dedication form for our summer Forget Me Not Appeal. Once completed, please return your form to the Hospice, along with your donation. We will display your dedication on our memory wall during July and August.

Fel yr ewch heibio’r Hosbis ar ddechrau’r Gwanwyn, ni allwch lai na sylwi ar yr arddangosfa hardd o flodau N’ad fi’n angof yn ein gerddi. Mae’r rhain yn ein hatgoffa am yr anwyliaid nad ânt fyth yn angof.

Gyda’r llythyr newyddion hwn, ceir ffurflen gyflwyno ar gyfer ein Hapêl N’ad Fi’n Angof. Ar ôl i chi ei llenwi, dychwelwch y ffurflen, os gwelwch yn dda, i’r Hosbis, gyda’ch cyfraniad. Byddwn yn arddangos eich cyflwyniad ar ein wal goffa yn ystod Gorffennaf ac Awst.

N’ad fi’n AngofForget me Not

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Nightingale House Hospice Corporate PartnershipsAt Nightingale House, we pride ourselves in offering our corporate supporters excellent account management with a creative and bespoke approach to meet your individual business needs and the ability to motivate employees.

The benefits Nightingale House Hospice can offer a company entering a corporate partnership include the following:

Supporting a vital local cause at the heart {of the local community which is inspirational in its work, and raising funds to support patients and their families that are living with the effects of a life limiting illness such as cancer.

First class support in achieving your {company objectives for corporate social responsibility from an enthusiastic and pro active fundraising team.

A mutually beneficial relationship to support {both the company and charity objectives.

A myriad of ways in which your company {can get on board with Nightingale House, in terms of both fundraising and volunteering, including team building opportunities for yourselves within the office and off-site. Plus, FREE places for large scale challenge events such as the Etape Cymru.

Corporate fundraising

Charity of the Year Very often, companies will decide to support one charity for their financial year. This gives the organisation and its employees an opportunity to develop a relationship with their chosen charity allowing staff to have a much greater involvement.

Nominating a chosen charity can lead to a more professional approach to company fundraising, generating income for a worthy cause. Staff motivation, will be increased, particularly if they have participated in the choice of charity they are fundraising for.

By choosing Nightingale House Hospice as your charity of the year, you benefit from all the opportunities above, as well as gaining staff involvement by giving them a voice in choosing which charity to support.

Sainsbury’s Wrexham is one such company. This store raises over £10,000 for the Hospice during its charity year through bag packs, the sale of seasonal merchandise and donations for the flower wrapping service. An additional £39,000 is generated by simply allowing us to sign up members for the Hospice’s weekly lottery in their foyer area.

If you would like further details about entering a corporate partnership with Nightingale House

A number of profile building benefits within {the locality linked to one of the largest charities in North East Wales.

Increasing motivation amongst staff and a {feel good factor in helping and making a difference to others.

Corporate links to the Hospice website and {other printed publications.

Could your company link to the Hospice by giving a gift in kind? One such company which has been working successfully with the Hospice for two years is local car dealership Stoneacre.

Stoneacre have kindly loaned the use of a vehicle for staff whilst travelling around the catchment area on company business.

The car is available for nursing staff carrying out home visits with patients; staff attending training courses; members of the fundraising team visiting local supporters; or volunteers delivering our collecting tins or merchandise.

The use of this car has helped to reduce Hospice overheads and we are very grateful for the continued support from Stoneacre.

Hospice, or the benefits you will receive as a company or department choosing the Hospice as Charity of the Year, please contact Rachael Jones on 01978 314 292 or [email protected].

We are grateful to the following companies for choosing to support Nightingale House Hospice as their chosen Charity of the Year.

M&S Money Operational Training {Department, Co-op Stores, {Barclays, {Westbridge Furniture, {Hadlow Edwards, {Stoneacre, {Sainsbury’s Wrexham, {Wales Rugby League, {DW Sports, {House Name Plate, {EADS. {

Year of the challengeTo mark the celebration of the Olympics this year, we are looking for companies to enter employees into a number of challenge events, to raise funds for the Hospice.

Please see pages 10–11 for our Hospice Heroes section and a calendar of events in which colleagues of your company could be involved with.

is a Proud Supporter of

Plas Acton Road, Pandy, Wrexham LL11 2UA 01978 311 666 www.stoneacre.co.uk

N’ad fi’n Angof

Top: NFU, Three Peaks Challenge.

Below: Fibrax, Cycle Challenge.

Staff at Sainsbury’s in

Wrexham

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Our charity shops are a fantastic source of income for the Hospice, and during 2011 generated an income of over £490,000, an increase of 19% from the previous year.

Thank you to all our supporters who donate stock, or who shop with us. However, we do need to continue to keep our shops busy with good quality donated stock, so please sort out your wardrobes and cupboards and bring any unwanted clothing or bric-a-brac to any of our Hospice Charity shops.

Urgently needed Donation of Furniture and White Goods

We urgently need a supply of good quality electrical goods, such as washing machines, dishwashers and general household appliances.

We offer a free collection service for the donation of larger furniture items and white goods to keep our charity shops stocked. To arrange a collection please call the Distribution Centre 01978 262 589.

Pedal PowerWith lighter evenings and warmer weather approaching there is no better time to ‘get on your bike’. We have a range of brand new children’s bikes and accessories available at our Rhosnesni Lane Furniture Show Room.

In the Shops

Wrexham Hospice and Cancer Support Centre Foundation Registered Charity Number: 1035600 (Registered in England and Wales)

Get your new boys and girls

bikes at bargain pricesand all profits will go to Nightingale House Hospice...

Girls BMX20" wheel BMXstyle bike

£70R.R.P £129.99

Boys BMXCanyon X Cool 20" Green/Grey Bike £85

R.R.P £139.99

...plus cool accessories...

Furniture ShowroomRhosnesni Lane, Wrexham

...available from the Hospice‛s

Monday to Friday 9.30am – 4.30pmSaturday 10am - 2pm

£3.50R.R.P £9.99

Lunch Bags with bottles and insulated

centreseach

All bikes are boxed and are self assembly

Children‛s helmets52 - 56/58cm

16” Alloy effect steel rimsgirls bike

£65BEER.R.P £85.99

20”wheel BMX style girls bike

DREAM

£80R.R.P £129.99

£7.50R.R.P £14.99

each

SAMY

£55R.R.P £69.99

12” wheel boys bike

Call 01978 262 589

BELLA14" wheelgirls bike

£70R.R.P £94.99

£5 eachR.R.P £14.99

3D backpacks

New electricalAt our Furniture Showroom on Rhosnesni Lane we are now stocking a range of new household electrical appliances, such as kettles, toasters, microwave ovens and hair straighteners, all at competitive prices.

A Good ReadEach of our shops has a fantastic range of both hardback and paperback books ideal for that holiday reading time.

Watch out for our special book sale in all shops, in the week of 9th July when you will be able to buy four paperback books for £1.00.

Text CARE to 70003 to donate £3

Nightingale House Hospice receives 100% of your donation. Texts cost £3 plus standard network charges. Please obtain bill payers permission.

Customer Care 08448 479 800 Charity Number 1035600

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With the build up to the Rugby League World Cup to be held in 2013, Wales Rugby League have announced their 2012 senior international schedule, starting with a one-off test match against France at The Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium in Wrexham on Saturday 16 June. Wales Rugby League have again nominated Nightingale House Hospice as their chosen Charity Partner.

For every ticket sold through the Hospice, it will receive a donation of £1.00. Tickets are available from the Fundraising Office via the

Hospice website. (9am–5pm, Monday to Friday).

PricesEarly Bird prices available until 18th MayAdults £8 Children/Concessions £4After 18th MayAdults £10 Children/Concessions £5The Hospice will be selling their own Welsh merchandise at the match, as well as replica shirts on behalf of Wales Rugby League, who will make a donation for each shirt sold.

Wales v France Rugby League Saturday 16th June, 2.30pm.

A’r paratoadau ar gyfer Cwpan Rygbi’r Gynghrair y Byd a gynhelir yn 2013 yn mynd rhagddynt, mae Rygbi’r Gynghrair yng Nghymru wedi cyhoeddi y bydd gemau rhyngwladol y tîm cenedlaethol, yn ystod 2012, gan ddechrau gyda’r gem brawf unigol yn erbyn Ffrainc, yn cael eu cynnal yn Stadiwm Cae Ras Prifysgol Glyndŵr, ddydd Sadwrn, Mehefin 16eg. Mae Rygbi’r Gynghrair Cymru unwaith eto wedi dewis Hosbis Tŷ’r Eos fel eu partner elusennol dethol

Am bob tocyn a werthir drwy’r Hosbis, byddwn yn derbyn cyfraniad o £1. Mae’r tocynnau ar

gael gan y Swyddog Codi Arian ar wefan yr Hosbis. (9yb i 5yh, Dydd Llun i Ddydd Gwener)

PrisiauPrisiau os archebir cyn Mai 18fedOedolion £8 Plant / Gostyngiadau £4Ar ôl Mai 18fedOedolion £10 Plant / Gostyngiadau £5Bydd yr Hosbis yn gwerthu ei nwyddau Cymreig ei hunan yn y gêm, yn ogystal â chrysau a atgynhyrchwyd, ar ran Rygbi’r Gynghrair, Cymru, a fydd yn rhoi cyfraniad am bob crys a werthir.

Rygbi’r Gynghrair Cymru v Ffrainc, Sadwrn, 16eg o Fehefin, 2.30yh.

Join the Nightingale House Hospice Lottery for your chance to win a share of our weekly prize fund of £3500. It costs just £1.00 per week! You can also pay by Standing Order — it couldn’t be easier.

During 2011 the lottery raised £278,000 profit. This funded 66 days of patient care. A simple £1.00 to play our lottery can make such a difference.

Please complete the form to start playing now. If you are already a member perhaps you could pass the form to a friend.

I would like to join the Nightingale House Hospice Lottery

Your Details

Title: Name:

Address:

Postcode:

Email:

Tel: I confirm that I am over 16

Signed:

I would like the chance to win £2,500 per week. Please tick the appropriate box.

One Number

Two Numbers

Three Numbers

Monthly £4.34 £8.68 £13.02

Quarterly £13 £26 £39

Six monthly £26 £52 £78

Yearly £52 £104 £156

Your Bank/Building Society Details

Name of Bank/Building Society:

Address:

Postcode:

Account Number: Sort Code:

Name of Account Holder:

Signed: Date:

Start Date of Standing Order: (To be paid until further notice)You may also pay by cheques, made payable to Nightingale House Lottery Ltd.Bank Use Only. Payee Nightingale House Lottery Ltd, HSBC Bank, 17 Regent St, Wrexham. A/C 51661426 Sort Code 40-47-26.

Please quote Member No: Name: (Office use only)

It’s a Lottery! Return your completed form to Nightingale House Hospice, Chester Road, Wrexham, LL11 2SJ.

Wrexham Hospice and Cancer Support Centre Foundation Registered Charity Number: 1035600. (Registered in England and Wales). Nightingale House Lottery Ltd, Company Name: 3139714.

Please play responsibly for further information or advice, please visit www.gambleaware.co.uk

ZumbathonThe Hospice held its Zumbathon in February, kindly sponsored by Curves Wrexham.

More than 240 enthusiastic participants registered for the event and altogether pledged to raise £6500. The event was held at Glyndŵr Sports Hall with the fantastic support of their staff and the three hour Zumba session was co-ordinated by the ‘Zumba with Beckie’ crew alongside other local Zumba teachers, ‘Zumba with Jules, Michelle Firth and Zumba with Paul and Amy’.

AbseilNightingale House Hospice and Plas Power Adventure got together to hold an abseil at Trevor Rocks, Llangollen on Saturday 10 March 2012.

Fifty daredevils took part in this challenge, some overcoming their fear of heights and pledging to raise a fantastic £6000.

It was a wonderful day and the weather was perfect, showing off the spectacular views of the Llangollen Valley.

Participants enjoyed a teacake and a cuppa to calm their nerves after this frightening feat.

Well done to everyone who took part and thank you to Plas Power Adventure and our fantastic volunteers who helped out throughout the day.

Lighting from Total Entertainment helped to create a vibrant party atmosphere, enhanced by the eager participants who wore a variety of tutus and bright flashing accessories and the help of the wonderful volunteers that attended on the night.

Dylan Lewis kindly donated his time filming the event which is available for viewing on Facebook and Steve Hale Photography took some fantastic pictures to help with publicity.

Thank you to everyone who was involved with this wonderful event.

For the next event — watch this space!

Past Events

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Yellow Brick Mile Arrange a mile walk with your school, friends or family and ask all who take part to donate £1. Last year Gwenfro Primary School did a lap of the school field and raised £124.

Wear Yellow to work Arrange a day in your work place or school where people donate £1 and wear something yellow. To raise further funds why not put something yellow on the canteen menu or have a yellow cake sale.

Yellow Dance Arrange a Dance or aerobic session with your local instructor / group and ask the group to wear something yellow and donate £1 on the night.

GO YELLOWGO YELLOW

T @ 3 Have afternoon tea, a picnic or bbq with friends and give it a yellow theme. Ask friends for £1 or hold a yellow raffle to raise extra funds.

Freestyle Be creative and do anything from custard pie throwing, flower arranging to a sponsored cycle.

Go Yellow launch and Family Funday Saturday 26 May 2012, Queens Square, Wrexham10am–4pmFREE admission

June is National Hospice Awareness month and hospices across the whole of the UK will be participating to ‘Go Yellow’ a campaign to enhance hospice fundraising and raise awareness of the vital importance of hospices throughout the country.

The Nightingale House Hospice fundraising team will help you set up your event by providing posters, balloons and collection buckets.

For all our supporters who sign up to Go Yellow 2012 before Friday 1 June, you will be invited to attend the Hospice launch event — T@3 in the hospice gardens with local Mayors.

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Entry — minimum sponsorship £500 based on 10 team membersThe Nightingale House Hospice It’s a Knockout Competition is again coming to Wrexham. Physical and mental challenges await the teams.

For more details and to apply please contact Margaret Hollings on 01978 314292 or [email protected].

Wrexham Hospice and Cancer Support Centre Foundation Registered Charity Number: 1035600 (Registered in England and Wales)

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Dolgellau to Barmouth Summer Stroll 11am, Saturday 1 September 2012 — starting from Barmouth Yacht Club.Registration: £10 per adult (16+), £5 per child and £20 a family of four. Under 5’s go free. Follow the Mawddach Trail footpath, which stretches for 9.5 miles (15km) along the disused railway track on

London Marathon Sunday 22 April 2012By the time this newsletter reaches you, the London Marathon will already have taken place. We look forward to hearing from Philip, Nigel, Anne-Marie, Glen and John to see how they got on.

Don’t miss out on the 2013 event; keep an eye on the website for registration to open, www.virginlondonmarathon.com.

the southern edge of the spectacular Mawddach Estuary which offers breathtaking views.

This event is dog, wheelchair and pushchair friendly.

It’s a Knockout 2012 Saturday 9 June 2012 at the Hospice Summer Fair (Bellevue Park)10:30am onwards

For stall inquiries or more information, please contact Laura Parry on 01978 314 292.

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At Llwyn Isaf (The Library Field), Wrexham.Walk begins 12 Midnight (registration from 10pm)Fee: £12 per person.(10 years or over and all under 17 year olds must be accompanied by a registered adult.)

There are many different reasons for partaking in this event. For those who do it in memory of a loved one, we have, this year, introduced a Memory Wall. With your registration pack, you will receive a star to personalise and pin to our special Memory Wall.

“There’s something very powerful and energetic about 1000 + ladies coming

together and walking at midnight for the hospice. The act of coming together

lends support to each individual and their treasured memories of a loved one. The

Ladies Midnight Walk Memory Wall provides a wonderful opportunity for everyone to share memories and see that others too

share treasured thoughts and memories for somebody that was a star once in their lives”.

Diane Waters, Social Worker at Nightingale House Hospice

Etape Cymru 8am, Sunday 9 September, Starting from Wrexham Industrial Estate.Registration: FREE (£150 minimum sponsorship). The Etape Cymru is Wales’ only 100 mile closed road bike ride, and only one of two events in the UK. Nightingale House Hospice is privileged to once again be charity partner, with FREE places to offer.

To register visit www.nightingalehouse.co.uk.

Flintshire 10k & 3k Fun Run Sunday 14 October 2012, Mold Sports Centre.Starting times: 3k — 11am, 10k — 12noon.Registration: for the 10K is £15 per participant (£13 for club affiliated runners) and for the 3k fun run is £5 per participant.If you are a keen runner, or like the idea of a new challenge then this could be the event for you.

To register or for more information go to www.flintshire10k.co.uk.

Halloween Woofs & Wellies Dog Walk 11am, Sunday 28 October 2012, Alyn Waters Country Park, Gwersyllt, Nr Wrexham. Registration per dog: £5This year we are operating two routes—a 5km Walk, and a 3km stroll. Get into the spirit of Halloween by dressing up, with a spot prize for the best dressed dog.

Please visit www.nightingalehouse.co.uk to register online.

Wrexham Golf Day 8am–4pm, Wednesday 18 July 2012, Wrexham Golf Club. £90 for members of Wrexham Golf Club, £110 for non members.

This year is the 20th Anniversary of the Annual Hospice Wrexham Golf Day, which raises over £3500 a year and is supported by Anne and Selwyn Roberts.

The team entry fees includes18 holes of golf and a two course meal.

Opportunities are available for companies and individuals to sponsor a hole for only £25. Contact Samantha Lee on 01978 314292 or email [email protected].

White Water Raft Race Sunday 8 & 15 July 2012 — White Water Active, Llangollen.Start time: 1pm (registration from 12:30pm).Registration FREE (minimum sponsorship £300 per team of 4 to 6).Due to the overwhelming success of last year’s raft race, there are two dates for 2012. This event is adventurous, great fun and an easy way to support the Hospice.

Wetsuits and safety equipment are provided and each raft team will have its own raft guide.

For more information, call Margaret Hollings on 01978 314 292 or email [email protected].

Michelle Smallwood Real Aerobics Every Tuesday. Saint Margaret’s Church, Chester Road, Wrexham.6–7pm. £4.50 (donation which will be made to the Hospice).Local Aerobics enthusiast and RSA/RAD Dance trained Michelle Smallwood will be holding Real Aerobics sessions and giving regular donations to Nightingale House Hospice so the more popular the class, the more support the hospice will receive. Buckley Support Group Coffee MorningSaturday 12 May 2012. Buckley Jubilee Community Centre.10am – 12noon. Entry is 50p. There will be some fantastic stalls and refreshments available.Sainsbury’s Fashion Evening with wine and nibblesFriday 25 May 2012. Catrin Finch Centre. 7:30pm. £6 per ticket to include wine and nibbles.Showcasing Sainsbury’s Tu Summer selection and the new Gok Wan range. All are welcome.

Margaret & Ian Dingle’s Garden Party Saturday 2 June 2012. Wychnor, 1 Woodlands Drive, Hawarden, CH5 3LA.9am – 9pm. FREE Entry.Everybody is welcome to this annual Garden Party. Come and share homemade refreshments in the garden and a raffle will be held in aid of Nightingale House. Thanks once again to Margaret and Ian for their continued support.Charity Ball – in Aid of Nightingale House HospiceSaturday 23 June 2012. Brymbo Sports & Social Club. 7:30pm. £10 per head.Hospice supporters, Emma Ellis, Samantha Roberts and Friends are organising a ball in support of Nightingale House Hospice. It will comprise a raffle and an auction together with live music from ‘Stormy Mondays’ and buffet. Tickets are available from Emma on 07654 226301 and Samantha on 01978 353 910 / 07926 469 080.

Lavister Chapel Support Group Stonewalls Diamond Jubilee WalkSaturday 23 June 2012. 2–5pm. Price (TBC).In celebration of the Queens Jubilee, a charming tour of several gardens on the Stonewall Estate, Burton will take place with a variety of refreshment stops, one at each. For more details please contact Gill Tanner on 01244 571 048.‘A Comedy of Errors’ by William Shakespeare 23–30 June 2012. Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold.Tickets: £10/£8 (available from Theatr Clwyd Box Office).Directed by Peter Layton – production sponsored by Mold Rotary Club. Proceeds to Nightingale House Hospice & other charitable causes. Bellis’ Annual Dog Show and Funday Saturday 14 July 2012. Bellis’ Farm Shop and Garden Centre.10am–4pm. FREE entry to Funday, £1 to enter a dog into the show.The Annual Dog Show will have pedigree

and novelty classes, open to all. To make the day that bit special there will be fun for all with stalls, games and entertainment. For more information please contact Bellis’ on 01829 270 304.Wrexham and District Model Engineers ‘Day at the Track’and funday Sunday 12 August 2012. The Pant-yr-Ochain, Gresford.12–5pm. FREE Entry to funday with donations asked for steam train rides.Once again this popular event will take place in aid of the hospice with several stalls, competitions and homemade refreshments. Hanmer Support Group, Gredington Garden WalkSaturday 22 September 2012. Gredington Gardens.2–4:30pm. Price (TBC).Enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Gredington courtesy of Lord and Lady Kenyon. Tea and cakes available in the gardens. For more information please contact Anne on 01948 830 188.

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Runners DiaryThere are a number of 10k’s, half marathons and marathons taking place locally, nationally and internationally that you could take part in.

Cycling DiaryNightingale House Hospice is proud to be partners of the Etape Cymru 2012. Last year, more than 40 cyclists took part in the gruelling 100 mile challenge climbing an ascent of more than 9000 feet and raised an incredible £10,000 for the Hospice.

Walkers DiaryWalking is one of the most popular ways in Britain to keep fit. It’s recommended that people walk for half an hour three times a week for general health and well being.

Chester Half Marathon, Sunday 13 May 2012.Join Hospice Hero’s Aled, Dean, Colin, Paul, Kerry, Tom, Richard, Andy & Paul.www.activeleisureevents.co.uk/half-marathon.

British 10k London, Sunday 8 July 2012.In celebration of the London Olympics 2012. (Good Luck Ceri!)www.thebritish10klondon.co.uk.

Cardiff 10k and Fun Run Sunday 9 September 2012.www.cardiff10k.com/10K.html.

Bupa Great North Run Sunday 16 September 2012. (Good Luck Carol!)www.greatrun.org.

MBNA Chester Marathon Saturday 7 October 2012. (Good Luck Richard!)www.chestermarathon.co.uk .

Flintshire 10k, Sunday 14 October 2012. Organised by Nightingale House Hospice.www.flintshire10k.co.uk.

Liverpool Marathon, Sunday 14 October 2012.www.runliverpoolmarathon.co.uk.

If you have already participated in some of these home events and would like to channel your energies into an event abroad, simply click on one of the links below for more details:

New York Marathon — www.nycmarathon.org {Berlin Marathon — www.bmw-berlin-marathon. {comParis Marathon — www.parismarathon.com. {

Etape Cymru, Sunday 9 September 2012.Nightingale House Hospice has 120 FREE places (£150 minimum sponsorship). To register visit www.nightingalehouse.co.uk.http://www.etape-cymru.co.uk/.

Etape Eryri, Sunday 17 June 2012.Snowdonia Sportive. Celebrate the Queens Jubilee this June by taking in the beautiful surroundings of Britain — and more specifically Snowdonia, Wales.

Three fantastic routes have been planned to suit all cycling abilities.

Etape Ba { ch 47 — the shortest route at 47 miles. Etape Canol 76 — 76 miles with some {mega climbs to get your legs and your lungs burning. Etape Maw { r 103 — A monster 103 miles of awesome tarmac on climbs you never believed you could ride!

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Moonriders London to Brighton Night Ride, Friday 29 June 2012.Capital to coast 100km night road cycle.www.moonriders.co.uk.

Manchester to Blackpool, Sunday 8 July 2012.www.bike-events.com.

Cycletta, Sunday 7 October 2012.Ladies only Bike Ride starting at Tatton Park, Knutsford. 25 free places for Hospice supporters.http://www.cycletta.co.uk/.

London to Paris Cycle Ride This event runs across several dates in 2012 and if you have more than 30 people that want to take part, many challenge companies will offer you a bespoke event package. Please see the following links for further details, dates and prices:

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Whilst the Hospice organises a number of walking events such as the Drag Walk and the Ladies Midnight Walk, there are several other ways you can raise money by putting on your walking boots and going off track.

Arrange your own event, such as climbing Moel Famau, Snowdon, or walking from Wrexham to Chester or other route.

Consider taking part in a combined event, such as the 3 peaks challenge (see Trekkers Diary).

The great thing about these walking events is that they are non date specific. Pick a date that is suitable for your walking group and arrange it yourself.

We can provide you with t-shirts and sponsor forms. Contact Eleri Wyn Smith on 01978 314292 or email [email protected] .

If you would prefer to walk in an organised event, please visit www.expeditionwise.com for further ideas.

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There are all sorts of adventures waiting to be found in the UK and abroad, many of which are organised by a third party company to ensure your optimum safety.

There is the Three Peaks Challenge in Britain or a number of overseas challenges that might tempt you, such as climbing Mount Kilimanjaro or trekking the Great Wall of China, and lots more.

Please visit the following sites to see if there is a challenge waiting for you.

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Ever see yourself jumping out of a plane? You wouldn’t believe the amount of people who receive a ‘skydive’ as a birthday gift or landmark occasion.

To help overcome your fears, why not do a skydive for Nightingale House Hospice? With all of the support from your sponsors you will be more likely to take on the challenge and ensure the experience of a lifetime.

Local diving fields are in Tilston and Whitchurch.www.theparachutecentre.com

Could you be a 2012 Hospice Hero?Run, cycle, walk, trek or jump — whatever you do, do it for your local Hospice.

We have put together a calendar of events for you, that you could take part in up until the end of 2012.

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August12Wrexham and District Model Engineers ‘Day at the Track and Funday The Pant-yr-Ochain, Gresford

September1Dolgellau to Barmouth Summer Stroll Barmouth Yacht Club

9Etape Cymru Starting from Wrexham Industrial Estate

11Cosmic BowlingTen Pin Wrexham

22Hanmer Support Group Gredington Garden WalkGredington Gardens

October1–31WrexJamPut on a musical event to raise money

for Nightingale Hospice.

14Flintshire 10k & 3k Fun RunMold Sports Centre

28Halloween Woofs & Wellies Charity Dog Walk Alyn Waters Country Park, Gwersyllt, Nr Wrexham

November15An Evening of Smooth ClassicsThe Eaton Hall Estate

10Hollywood Ball Lion Quay’s Waterside Resort

17Christmas FairWrexham Memorial Hall

30Launch of Santa’s GrottoBellis’ Farm Shop and Garden Centre

December1Celebration of Christmas ConcertSt Giles Church, Wrexham

14Light up a Life WrexhamNightingale House Hospice

AprilTuesdaysMichelle Smallwood Real Aerobics Saint Margaret’s Church, Wrexham

27Can’t Cook, Won’t CookOverton Village Hall

May12Buckley Support Group Coffee MorningBuckley Jubilee Community centre

12 & 13Wrexham Food & Drink FestivalLlwyn Isaf, Wrexham

25Sainsbury’s Fashion Evening with wine and nibblesCatrin Finch Centre

26Go Yellow Launch & Family Funday Queens Square Wrexham

June1–30Go Yellow 2012Various venues

2Margaret & Ian Dingle’s Garden Party Hawarden, CH5 3LA

9Summer Fair 2012 Bellevue Park, Wrexham

9It’s a Knockout 2012 Hospice Summer Fair (Bellevue Park)

17RFL Wales v FranceThe Glyndŵr University Racecourse Stadium, Wrexham

23Charity Ball — in Aid of Nightingale House HospiceBrymbo Sports & Social Club

23Lavister Chapel Support Group Stonewalls Diamond Jubilee Walk

23–30‘A Comedy of Errors’ by William Shakespeare Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Mold

30Ladies Midnight WalkLlwyn Isaf (The Library Field) Wrexham

July8 & 15White Water Raft RaceWhite Water Active, Llangollen

14Bellis Brothers Companion Dog Show and Family Funday 2012Bellis’ Farm Shop and Garden Centre

18Wrexham Golf DayWrexham Golf Club

If you would like any more information about

any of these events, please contact the

Hospice Fundraising Team on 01978 314 292

or email [email protected].

Calendar at a GlanceCould you be a 2012 Hospice Hero?Run, cycle, walk, trek or jump — whatever you do, do it for your local Hospice.

We have put together a calendar of events for you, that you could take part in up until the end of 2012.

We never cease to be amazed at the Challenges our Heroes undertake. We would like to thank everyone who has taken up a Challenge on our behalf.

Last year, local brothers Richard and Simon Moulton and family friend Andy Pierce, joined more than 40 other cyclists taking part in the Etape Cymru, which raised £10,000 for Nightingale House Hospice.

The trio were determined to complete this challenge for a very specific reason.

Derek Moulton, the father of Richard and Simon sadly passed away, aged 61, on the evening before the ride after a short battle with cancer.

‘We had promised dad that we would complete the ride regardless of the circumstances and in his memory we were determined to go through with it. Going ahead with the ride and raising funds for the Hospice seemed the right thing to do and with the great support from Andy together with family members throughout the day we completed the route with an overwhelming sense of achievement’ said Richard and Simon.

Richard, Simon and Andy would like to thank all those that sponsored them for their kind generosity as they raised a staggering £3500 between them.

Good luck to Thomas Edwards who will be climbing Kilimanjaro in August for the Hospice.

Whilst fundraising for these types of trips can appear daunting, Thomas has gathered up colleagues from his workplace, CESUK, to take part in a self organised sponsored cycle to raise funds towards the trip — you don’t need to do ALL the hard work yourself, get friends colleagues and family to help too.

In 2011, Wendy Ives raised more than £5000 walking two major challenges—the Ladies Midnight Walk; and, a bespoke event walking from the Hospice to Barmouth Harbour, covering some 64 miles of the Hospice catchment area.

Hospice Heroes Roundup

Seeking Gift DonationsCan you donate bottles and unwanted gifts for our Summer Fair raffles and bottle Tombola. If you’re able to help, please bring your items to the Income Generation Department at the Hospice, between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday.

It’s a Knockout Competition returns to Wrexham in 2012

Gwenfro School celebrates Go Yellow!

Cool down in the White Water Raft Race

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Thank you to all of you for your kind help and donations. Unfortunately we cannot mention everybody in the newsletter, but we do appreciate your generosity and hope that you continue to support us.Diolch yn fawr iawn i bawb am eich cymorth a’ch rhoddion caredig. Yn anffodus, oherwydd prinder lle, ni allwn sôn am bawb yn y newyddlen hon; serch hynny rydym yn gwerthfawrogi eich haelioni’n fawr iawn a gobeithio y gwnewch chi ddal ati i’n cefnogi.

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Wall of Thanks

Massive congratulations to the girls at Buckley Girls Gymnastics club who have raised a staggering £1769 in memory of Zoe Martin.

The Chirk Marina Open Day was held on Saturday 3rd March as a part of Wales Tourism Week and raised £200 for the Hospice.

Retired members of the Unite the Union in Wrexham raised £200 through their 2011 meetings.

A charity fun weekend at Deeside leisure centre in January raised £964.35 in memory of Zoe, with thanks to the Flintshire County Council Sports Development Team.

The George Formby Society have raised £1419.02 following the Club’s Collection Days in 2011.

A band night held at the Gwersyllt Working men’s club has raised £1600 for the Hospice, with thanks to Mary Satham and everybody who supported

The Trinity Fammau Scout Group have raised £116 selling homemade craft items and cakes.

With thanks to Leeswood Support Group for raising £2500 from their most recent events, including a Bingo Night and St David’s Day Celebratory Coffee Morning.

Many thanks to Jackie Roberts who donated £300 following her 50th birthday celebration. Jackie organised an afternoon at the Oscars in the Ramada hotel for friends and family raising funds through a raffle.

Children and teachers at Ysgol Llanfynydd raised £187 with a recent Zumba event.

Hanmer Support Group raised a staggering £2251 following their recent Silent Auction at the Hanmer Arms.

Kelly Richards and colleagues from Waterworld Wrexham raised £906.50 following their ‘Big Splash’ Open Fun Evening on 3 March.

Lavister Support Group raised £575 at their recent coffee morning with a Continental Cookery talk.

A Wedding Fayre held in March at The Plassey Oaks Leisure Complex, raised £305 through a raffle for the Hospice. Thank you to everybody involved.

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