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Spring/Summer Newsletter 2016

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This newsletter is produced twice a year and is sent to over 10,000 supporters. If you have any comments we would very much like to hear from you. If you would prefer to receive the newsletter by email or not to receive it at all please either email, telephone or write to us using the details above.

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Welcome to our Spring/Summer NewsletterI am so pleased to be asked to write the introduction to The Salisbury Hospice Charity Spring/Summer newsletter.

My name is Mandy Coombes and I have been appointed as the Team Leader for Salisbury Hospice at Home service. I am a registered nurse and my background is predominantly nursing in the community. I have worked as a district nurse and community matron in the Salisbury area moving away six years ago to work for Marie Curie Nursing Service. More recently I have worked for another national charity providing Hospice Care in Berkshire and Oxfordshire. I applied for the Salisbury Hospice at Home Team Leader as it combined my passions for nursing in the home and caring for people who are at the end of life. I have been at Salisbury Hospice for two months now and everyone is so welcoming and it feels like I have come home!

The Hospice at Home service will be offering free nursing care to people in their own homes at the end of their life and offering support for family and friends. More information on the service is on page 3. We are so fortunate Salisbury Hospice Charity has provided the funding for this invaluable service, however we will need your help to continue. Please read the newsletter to find out about some of the fantastic events planned and how you can be involved.

Mandy Coombes Hospice at Home Team Leader at Salisbury Hospice

Win a Bentley Continental GT V8 Enclosed with this newsletter is the fantastic opportunity to win your very own Bentley Continental GT V8. The draw is organised by Care2Save who support hospice & palliative care both locally and internationally.

A donation of £1.00 will enter you into the draw. You can donate as much as you wish (larger donations will entitle you to additional entries). To take part, please complete the left hand side of the enclosed ticket, tear it off & return it inside the prepaid envelope. A donation of £1.00 will entitle you to one entry into the prize draw, if you wish to make a larger donation you will receive additional entries (please see reverse of ticket). Cheques only please, made payable to Salisbury Hospice Charity.

Tickets are also available to purchase from the Hospice Reception and at our Charity Shop in Catherine Street. Monies raised through our promotion of this initiative will come directly to Salisbury Hospice Charity.

The draw will take place on 30th September 2016 (and the winner announced on the same day). No entries to the draw will be accepted after midnight on the 14th August 2016.

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For many people what matters to them most at the end of their life is to remain at home with those people who are important to them and surrounded by all that is familiar to them. Salisbury Hospice at Home offer free nursing care to people at the end of their life and support for their loved ones. Our nursing assistants will generally be providing one-to-one nursing care and support overnight in the person’s own home, usually for nine hours. We will also offer care if it is needed for a shorter period of time, or during the evening or daytime. Having a Hospice at Home nursing assistant allows family members to get a good night’s sleep or take a break during the day, knowing their loved one is being safely and professionally cared for.

As a new service we have been busy recruiting staff to provide this care. The first of these nursing assistants have attended training days and had the opportunity to work in the hospice to ensure they have the knowledge and skills to deliver the care people need in their own homes.

Hospice at Home

"Dying is really important. It’s an aspect of life that is often overlooked. It’s important we support people to have a peaceful death for them and their family."

Jen

"I think it is a privilege to be offering this service to people in their time of need and I think we can make a real difference."

Ali

"I am honoured to be a part of the care at a most vulnerable time. I want to make the journey peaceful and calm and help someone to remain in their own home."

Sadie

"I think it is one of the times in people’s life when you can make a great impact. I like chatting to people and look forward to meeting people from all different walks of life"

Nicole

"I think it is a rewarding job to support families at a difficult time. It is a special moment and it’s an honour to be a part of it. It’s important to help and support people."

Marcia

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A GreatFamily Day Out


The Wessex Country Fair has become a firm favourite in our calendar of events and we are thrilled that the Earl & Countess of Pembroke have once again kindly given permission for the event to be held in the beautiful grounds of Wilton House.

Bring along the whole family – we have something for everyone!

A wide range of trade stands, both in the dedicated shopping marquee and also surrounding the main arena, will provide visitors with the opportunity to buy good quality crafts, delicious foods and beautiful fashion and home accessories.

The Wessex Country Fair is also a celebration of country ways, rural lifestyles and country sports. This year the Main Arena Attractions include the Wilton Hunt, Dog Agility, Birds of Prey, Dressage Camels and Steam and Vintage Vehicles. In addition to the main ring attractions there will be plenty to keep you entertained throughout the day. Try your skills at Archery, take in a relaxing ride on the 10 seat wagonette pulled by heavy horses or place a bet on the duck racing.

As ever, we will have a delicious range of high quality hot and cold food and drink stands and this year for the first time ever we will have a Music Stage showcasing talent from local artists. The Touring Bar Company will again provide local and speciality beers and a range of soft drinks, giving you the chance to soak up the summer sun to the soothing sound of music.

Sunday 7th August 2016Wilton House Estate, 10am – 5pm

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The Hospice Village, run by our dedicated hospice staff and volunteers, will have a traditional village fete theme with delicious cream teas, cakes, sandwiches and a range of stalls to include a tombola, craft, vintage, plant and garden stalls.

The team will also be holding a Cake Competition with four categories, cupcakes, Victoria sponge, shortbread and fruitcake. There will be a prize for each category and judging will take place at 11am. All cakes will be sold afterwards.

All monies raised at the Fair will support the work of Salisbury Hospice so please tell all your friends and family. We look forward to seeing you there!

To find out more about the Wessex Country Fair and keep up to date with the latest news, visit www.wessexcountryfair.co.uk or call Sarah, the Events Fundraiser on 01722 342650.

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Community UpdateWe are incredibly fortunate to receive so much support from our community. Individuals, groups and businesses have raised funds through an enormous range of events.

There are too many of you to thank on these pages but a huge THANK YOU to every one of our supporters. You really do make a difference.

Wilton Shopping Village, Ice Rink Wilton Shopping Village attracted a large number of visitors over the festive season with their Winter ice rink, which raised an amazing £750 for Salisbury Hospice Charity. We would like to send our thanks to the team at Wilton Shopping Village including manager Claire Ellard and Basingstoke Ice Skating Club for all their efforts in raising this tremendous amount.

Hot Cross Bun MorningOne of our lovely volunteers Jack Maple, organises an annual Easter Hot Cross Bun Morning in the village of East Grimstead. We would like to say a big Thank you to Jack and everyone who came and showed their support. This year they raised a fantastic £453 which will be match funded by Barclays Bank, making the overall total raised for Salisbury Hospice Charity to over £900 which is amazing.

40 Challenges for KirstiNikki Webb decided to fundraise for Salisbury Hospice Charity in memory of her beloved sister Kirsti, who sadly passed away in February 2016 after a short stay in the Hospice.

Nikki is taking on 40 challenges and fundraising events for Salisbury Hospice Charity to mark her 40th birthday. So far her challenges include 3 cycle rides (Paris –Roubaix, London to Brighton and Palace to Palace) as well as 2 sponsored swims, a marathon, a yogathon, zipwire and muddy assault course.

If you have been inspired by Nikki’s story and would like to fundraise for Salisbury Hospice Charity, please email [email protected] or call Katie on 01722 342652.

Fundraising Groups We currently have two successful Fundraising Groups in Wilton & Tisbury who raise an incredible amount of funds for the hospice and help to raise the profile of the charity in the local area. We would love to develop further groups in the following areas: Salisbury, Fordingbridge & Amesbury.

If you would like to be part of an exciting group that raises vital funds for us please contact Katie Hughes our Community Fundraiser on 01722 342652 or email [email protected]

Salisbury Chamber ChoirSalisbury Chamber Choir hosted a come-and-sing performance of Verdi’s Requiem in aid of Salisbury Hospice. The performance took place on Saturday the 17th of January at St Martins Church. The choir raised a wonderful £655 for the hospice. The charity would like to thank the choir and all singers who participated in the performance.


Corporate Update

You make a difference

Strutt & Parker The staff at Strutt & Parker got their fundraising off to a great start by organising an in-house Christmas Bake Off. Needless to say there was no shortage of volunteers from the charity to be a judge! The cake sale raised a magnificent £236.

Their next fundraising activity will be a sponsored walk along the south west coastal path between Weymouth and Studland. Walking approximately 40 miles over two days it will certainly be a challenge.

James HayFor the fifth year running, James Hay Partnership has sponsored the T-shirts for our Midnight Walk. By keeping our costs to a minimum we can ensure that every penny possible raised at the Midnight Walk goes directly to the charity and we are incredibly grateful for this generous on-going support.

Vita SkinVita Skin Spa recently held an online auction with all 13 therapists being put up for auction. The winner of each lot was able to build their own bespoke day from a huge choice of packages, treatments and specialities available. The auction raised an incredible £3,000 for Salisbury Hospice. All the team at Salisbury Hospice would also like to send their congratulations to Vita Skin Spa for winning the English Hair and Beauty Awards, Spa of the Year 2016! Fantastic!

TrethowansTrethowans Solicitors have long been supporters of the hospice and their fundraising is even more heartfelt after their much loved colleague Nicola Richards was a patient in the hospice. With regular in-house fundraising events they have raised several thousand pounds for Salisbury Hospice. They will also be adopting the hospice garden for the coming year.

There are too many fabulous businesses to mention here but be assured, we are extremely grateful to you ALL.

If your business would like to support Salisbury Hospice there are many ways you can help:

• Display a collection pot on your counter

• Invite us to promote our weekly lottery in the workplace

• Choose us as your charity of the year

• Payroll giving

• Hold fundraising events, perhaps a quiz or bake sale?

• Have a dress up or dress down day

• Sponsor an event or part of an event

• Adopt a room in the hospice

• Offer your services free of charge

• Enter teams for our events e.g. Midnight Walk, British 10k

• Volunteer to help at events

For more information or to request a fundraising pack contact [email protected] or call 01722 416353.

Sufu Marketing ServicesSu Hadley, owner of Sufu Marketing has been running our social media campaign for several months which she does completely free of charge. Not only does Sufu Marketing regularly post to our facebook and twitter feeds, they prepare a marcoms plan and run the campaign in an exceptionally professional way. We are so grateful for this valuable support. If you have not already liked our facebook page go to www.facebook.com/salisburyhospice or follow us on twitter @SalisburySHC

Wiltshire FreemasonsSalisbury Hospice Charity was honoured to be invited to attend the Wiltshire Freemason’s Charity presentation evening held on Wednesday 24th February at Calne Masonic Hall. The evening welcomed fifteen charities and was hosted by the Provincial Grand Master and over sixty freemasons. The Hospice was presented with a cheque for an amazing £3,464.00.


The warm up acts are booked, the route has been marked out and 600 bacon sandwiches have been ordered… all that’s missing is you! If you haven’t yet signed up for our 8th Annual Midnight Walk, there’s still time.

This year’s walk will be on Saturday 14th May starting at Five Rivers Leisure Centre at 10.30pm.

You will pass a specially lit Salisbury Cathedral and those of you who are walking in memory of someone will be able to dedicate a star to them on our hospice memories board.

Our two scenic distances – 6 miles and 10 miles – are open to men, women, children and even dogs! If you want to make a difference step by step, don’t delay, sign up today!

You can register online now at http://midnight-walk.co.uk/, by phone on 01722 416353 or email [email protected]

We are delighted to have TV and Radio’s Ray Jorden joining us on the Midnight Walk this year. Ray, who is local to the Salisbury area, is thrilled to be donning his walking boots and raising money for his local hospice.

Ray said: ‘’Each year up until now I have been unable to take part in the Midnight Walk due to work commitments but I was determined to make it this year! Supporting the charity really resonates with me as a few people close to my heart have had the end of life

palliative care at Salisbury Hospice, a service that is second to none and vital to the local community and at home. I am a huge supporter of the Hospice and wish to help in any way I can to help raise this much needed funding, I cant wait to participate in the Midnight Walk’’

All Midnight Walkers will have the chance to meet Ray on May 14th and share a well deserved cuppa with him at the finish line. We’re looking forward to seeing you there Ray!

There's still time to join us for the Midnight Walk 2016!


Tribute Funds

A gift in your WillGifts in Wills are vital to the work of Salisbury Hospice Charity. They ensure that we are able to continue to provide the invaluable specialist palliative care and support for people who have life-limiting illnesses, and their families.

The care and support provided by Salisbury Hospice is free of charge to anyone who may need it, and we want to be here to ensure that people in our local community have access to the best end of life care. By leaving a gift to us in your Will, you can help us safeguard future services. You don’t have to be wealthy to leave us a gift in your Will, any amount, large or small, is extremely valuable.

We are delighted to be working with Parker Bullen Solicitors who have kindly offered to donate 10% of their Will preparation fee to us, if a gift is left to Salisbury Hospice Charity. For further information about making a Will, please contact Stewart Donald on 01722 412000 or visit their website www.parkerbullen.co.uk

If you would like to discuss the ways in which a gift might benefit the charity, please contact Jane Winstanley on 01722 342655 or email [email protected]

Gifts in Wills pledged in the past are supporting our work today, and gifts pledged today will ensure that we will be here in the future too.

A Tribute Fund offers a positive and enduring way to remember and celebrate the life of someone special whilst raising valuable funds for Salisbury Hospice Charity.

Once set up, the online tribute page allows family, friends and colleagues to share thoughts, feelings and memories including photographs, stories and messages of condolence.

It also allows you to raise funds in memory and every donation acts as a tribute to your loved one and supports our work at the same time – a special way to let their memory live on, a place to help you remember and reflect whilst helping other people facing incurable illnesses.

Nikki Spicer, along with her family, set up a tribute page for her Mum, Sandra who died at Salisbury Hospice in 2015 aged 54.

“My Mum was diagnosed in January 2015 and after a short battle with cancer, spent her last few days at the Salisbury Hospice in March. The care she received was truly outstanding and the way the staff and volunteers helped both Mum and us, will stay with me forever. At a time that was so difficult, they knew when to be there to help and when to give you time alone. Every aspect

of the hospice really was amazing and they made Mums final days as comfortable and peaceful as they could possibly be.

The tribute page we set up for Mum, has become very special to me. It really helped us through the first few weeks and gave friends and family an opportunity to share pictures and memories in the run up to the funeral. We asked for donations instead of flowers at the funeral and the tribute page has raised more than £900 so far. Now, a year on, I still find comfort from lighting a candle on the tribute page on special days and to leave a message or a picture. Friends and family do the same, which gives me strength on days that I may need it. It has become a place to share memories and remember our beautiful Mum.”

Setting up a Tribute Fund is easy and free of charge. Simply visit tributefunds.salisburyhospicecharity.org.uk and follow the few simple steps to create your own personalised page in minutes. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Jane on 01722 342655 or email [email protected]

How do I set up a Tribute Fund?

Nikki with her mum Sandra


London to Paris CycleFor the first time ever, supporters of Salisbury Hospice will be able to take part in the iconic London to Paris cycle. Join us for a truly inspirational experience! This 300 mile, 4 day bike ride takes you through the beautiful Kent countryside to Dover, before crossing the Channel and continuing through the rolling, green fields of Northern France, passing the war memorials and cemeteries of the Somme.

Several dates are available throughout 2016 but if you choose to go in July, you will have the added bonus of riding the last few miles of the Tour de France route and witnessing the final stage action LIVE from the world famous Champs-Elysees!

Great Wall of China TrekThe China Great Wall Trek is a fantastic 5 day hike along this awesome manmade structure. This challenge takes you over watch towers and mountains and through historic battlement stations that are well off the tourist trail.

Beginning in the hustle and bustle of Beijing, you transfer to the trek start point at Huanyaguan - a fantastic fortress built into the Great Wall which was once a stronghold of the Chinese warriors that marshalled this magnificent structure.

You'll get an insight of what it must have been like to build, live and work on this incredible feat of engineering and will be allowed a very privileged glimpse into the traditional lives of the local people who still inhabit the remote villages of the Chinese countryside.

One of the highlights of this challenge is the opportunity to place your own brick in a part of the wall that is currently being restored. If you are walking in memory of someone who has been cared for at Salisbury Hospice, what better way to commemorate their life than at one of the seven wonders of the world?

Trekfest 2016Do you want to trek through the stunning Peak District to raise money for Salisbury Hospice? Or do the beautiful Brecon Beacons in Wales take your fancy? TrekFest is fast becoming the UK’s best charity walk, offering participants a choice to complete one of four demanding trekking routes through 2 of Britain’s most impressive National Parks. There are 4 distances to choose from: 100km / 75km / 50km / 25km

There are so many reasons to join us for Trekfest 2016:

• The scenery is beautiful!

• The event is superbly organised with camping, parking, showers, toilets and food provided

• The route is fully supported with expert outdoor staff on hand every step of the way

• You will be raising vital funds for Salisbury Hospice!

To sign up for any of these challenges, simply visit www.globaladventurechallenges.com/choose-charity/salsibury-hospice-charity or call Sarah on 01722 342650

Sport and Challenge Events


Diary ofCharity Events 7 MayLyn Futchers Fabulous Football Day 14 MayMidnight Walk28 MayCoffee Morning, St Thomas’s Church29 MayHatch House Open Garden,Woodgreen Garden Party3 JuneHospice Nurses Tea Party, Tesco11 JuneLesley Garrett Concert 10 JulyBritish 10k 16 JulyLaverstock Village Family Funday7 AugustWessex Country Fair SeptemberUp the Downs15 OctoberAutumn Ceilidh, Salisbury Golf ClubOctoberDevizes Autumn Fair4th DecemberSalisbury Hospice – Light Up a Life Ceremony

Please visit www.salisbury hospicecharity.org.uk or call 01722 416353

Hatch House Open Garden The Tisbury support group continue to raise vital funds for the charity. This year, Sir Henry and Lady Rumbold will kindly host their annual Hatch House Open Garden on Sunday the 29th May. Stalls including Lady Rumbold’s and Mrs Vernon’s celebrated clothes stall, teas, ice cream, books, bric-a-brac etc.

Entry: Adults £4, Children £1

A concert with Lesley Garrett

Laverstock Village Family Funday We are delighted the annual Laverstock Village Family Funday will be supporting Salisbury Hospice Charity this year. The event now in its 3rd year will be a great day out for all with Bouncy Castles, Stalls, Games, a Dog Show kindly sponsored by Hampton Park Vets and Evening Entertainment to follow. The event takes place on Saturday the 16th July at Laverstock and Ford Sports Club.For further information please visit the event Facebook page www.facebook.com/events/ 1734337653464401/ or contact Katie, Community Fundraiser on 01722 342652

Autumn CeilidhA traditional Gaelic gathering with dancing and music, taking place on Saturday 15th October at Salisbury Golf Club on Netherhampton Road. Doors open at 7.30pm with music by Hambledon Hopstep Ceilidh Band and a hot supper. Tickets cost £20.00 and are available from Doreen Till on 01722 501538.

Lesley Garrett will perform a selection of the best known songs from Musical Theatre as well as a selection of Operatic Arias from her career on 11th June at the City Hall, Salisbury. Profits from the evening will be donated to Salisbury Hospice.

Musical Theatre Salisbury Presents

Lyn Futchers Fabulous Football DayOn the 7th of May Greig Futcher and friends are hosting their annual football tournament in memory of his beloved wife Lyn. Join them for an afternoon of football, Beer & Cider Festival, Live Music, Free Jumperoo for children, Pimms Bar, Proscecco Bar, Hot Food, Face Painting, Tombola, Candy Floss and Popcorn Stand, all to raise vital funds for Salisbury Hospice Charity.

For more information please visit our Facebook page at www.facebook.com/events/ 1666749613577430/ or contact Katie, Community Fundraiser on 01722 342652

Upcoming Community Events

Your Support Can Make A Real Difference

Join Our Lottery Not everyone can run a marathon or climb a mountain to fundraise, but playing Your Hospice Lottery for just £1 per week is an easy way to help Salisbury Hospice Charity.

The Hospice wins and you do too, as David Houghton (pictured) from Salisbury found out when he won the rollover jackpot of £4,250 in the weekly draw.

Mr Houghton said: “it’s lovely to get a windfall out of the blue. I pay for the lottery by direct debit and I forgot all about it; I never check it. When I got the cheque I thought, well that’s nice!”

In the two years since we partnered up with Your Hospice Lottery, over 1,000 Salisbury Hospice supporters have won a prize in the draw, including 21 winners of an exciting £1,000!

Every week, lottery members have the chance to win one of 111 guaranteed prizes between £10 to £1,000 or

even the rollover jackpot which could go up to £10,000.

You can join the fundraising lottery at Salisbury Hospice Charity’s shop in Catherine Street, Salisbury or online at www.yourhospicelottery.org.uk/salisbury-hospice-charity or by calling 0800 285 1390. Lottery players must be 16 or over.

If you wish to pay by cheque please make your cheque/CAF voucher payable to Salisbury Hospice Charity. Alternatively you can make a donation by debit or credit card:

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It costs over £2.3 million every year to run Salisbury Hospice - £1.5 million of this has to be raised by Salisbury Hospice Charity every year to maintain services. You can be assured that your donation will be put to excellent use supporting the specialist palliative care services that mean so much to so many in our community.

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