A stunning swathe of snowdrops will create a memorable celebration garden in Worcester this summer. St Richard’s Hospice will plant over a thousand, hand crafted snowdrops on the lawns around the base of St Andrew’s Spire in the city this August. The unique snowdrops will be reminiscent of the poppies planted in the grounds… Read more »
Organisers of the city’s forthcoming giraffe trail are calling upon enthusiastic knitters and stitchers to start casting on for a summer knit along. Worcester Stands Tall, A Wild in Art event brought to the city by St Richard’s Hospice, is encouraging residents to donate knitted giraffes to support the project. Hundreds of knitted and crochet… Read more »
A 20 year old student from Redditch will be taking part in a cycling challenge in memory of her best friend’s Mum. Olivia Salkeld will be cycling 45 miles in order to raise funds for St Richard’s Hospice, who looked after Helen Deaves (pictured) before she died in December 2015, at just 37 years old…. Read more »
A Worcestershire runner is celebrating after completing his 25th half marathon since last November. Mark Henderson, aged 50, pledged to run 50 half marathons – or 650 miles – in 12 months, raising money for St Richard’s Hospice. His 25th race was the Worcester Full and Half Marathon on Sunday 20 May. In 2011, Mr… Read more »
A Will writing campaign led by St Richard’s Hospice has announced record fundraising figures. The Write a Will scheme – which sees Worcestershire solicitors’ firms offering people the opportunity to write a simple Will for £95 or a double one for £150, with all of the money donated to St Richard’s – has seen an… Read more »
Patients at St Richard’s Hospice will benefit from specialist gym equipment – thanks to a donation from the Nationwide Foundation. The Foundation donated £4,800 for the Worcester-based hospice to buy an exercise treadmill. The specialist equipment will be installed in the new exercise studio which is being built as part of the St Richard’s Build… Read more »
An evening of cello music raised £3,000 to support the care provided by a Worcester hospice. More than 50 guests attended the event, held at Birtsmorton Court in Malvern, which featured music performed by Cellissimo – a quartet formed in 2016. The money was raised to support St Richard’s Hospice’s care to patients with life-limiting… Read more »
Thank you to everyone who took part in the Scenic Six at Peopleton on Sunday, 22nd April. scenic six results 2018 View photos of the event by Tom Marshall
A men’s patient group at St Richard’s Hospice has been boosted by a £2,000 donation from a Worcestershire Trust. The Henry & James Willis Trust made the grant for the Men’s Space group which offers those under the care of the hospice the opportunity to take time out, go on visits, listen to guest speakers… Read more »
Antiques expert and broadcaster Henry Sandon entertained 70 guests with a lively talk at a charity lunch held at Broadway Golf Club. The event was organised by St Richard’s Hospice patron, Sonia Woolven, and Barry Bovey of the Broadway hospice supporters group and was kindly sponsored by Broadway Financial planning. The lunch included a talk… Read more »