Newsround April 2019 - Weston Hospicecare

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Newsround Spring

2019

Hospice launches new teenage support group

New fundraising director outlines future vision

Tackle the 30 in 30 business challenge

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Life at Weston Hospicecare | A message from CEO Paul Winspear

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living with illness as it is preparing fordying. By supporting the hospice, you aresupporting your friends, family,neighbours and colleagues. Reading through the Newsround, Iam as usual struck by the enormousgenerosity and love of our communityin supporting us, especially in this, our30th year. Thank you!

"I didn’t expect it to feel like that”, issomething we hear quite often fromfirst-time visitors to the hospice. They’re pleasantly surprised by thehappy and positive atmosphere whichcharacterises the hospice buildings butmore importantly the people who workand volunteer for us. Isn’t that somewhat incongruous foran institution that’s looking after peoplewho are very unwell, and in somecases dying? We don’t think so, because actuallyhospice care is a celebration of life, ofmaking every day count, of livingwithout fear of dying. Statistics show that approximatelyone-in-two people in the UK will sufferfrom a progressive or malignant illnessat some stage of their life – hospicecare and support is just as much about

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Sharon supports 'amazing' hospicein memory of husband GrantA Weston General Hospitalhousekeeper will support WestonHospicecare in this year’s MendipChallenge after the charity providedend-of-life care to her 44-year-oldhusband. Sharon Hogarth has signed up to takeon the event's 10-mile route after herhusband Grant was supported by thecharity before he died from lungcancer. Sharon said: “Grant and I had onlybeen married for seven months whenhe was diagnosed with terminal lungcancer in February 2017. “He was given approximately 15-18months to live, but sadly passed awayjust three months later." Sharon described how the hospicemade life more comfortable for Grant,herself, and their families. She said: “I was able to stay withGrant in his room and I didn’t leave thehospice once he was admitted,something I will be forever grateful for. “The staff were amazing, so kind andcaring. They offered so much comfortand support at what truly is the mostawful time. “We are very lucky to have such anamazing place here; without it ourloved ones may not have the chance tohave such a dignified end to theirlives.” Nearly 400 people have alreadysigned up to take part in this year'sMendip Challenge on 2 June.

I cannot put into words how truly grateful I am thatmy beloved husband was caredfor with such kindness and dignity.

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Walkers can choose from 10, 20 and30-mile routes along the West MendipWay, which all end with an after-partyat Weston Cricket Club. Entry costs £15 for adults and £10 forchildren. Find out more, and register,at westonhospicecare.org.uk/mendip.

Sharon Hogarth

Open up your gardens to supportWeston Hospicecare this summer

You don’t need to be an expertgardener or have a garden worthy ofChelsea Flower Show – visitors areoften looking for inspiration and find ithelpful to chat to other amateurs abouttheir experiences and plans. The date would be entirely up to you,so you could plan it around yourholidays and commitments, and we willbe on hand to assist as much as we canwith resources and tips. We do appreciate just how hard all ourgardeners work and would be delightedif you could help. The £10,000 raised by Open Gardenslast year helped the hospice providefree care to individuals and their familiesin the community. Please contact Sue Harding on 01934423926 to discuss opening your garden.

Opening your garden is a wonderfulway to meet new people, showcaseyour gardening efforts and raise vitalfunds to help Weston Hospicecare continue providing its invaluablecommunity care. We are hoping to make our 2019Open Gardens initiative bigger andbetter than 2018, with a few newgardens already on board – and arehoping to sign up yet more! There is no such thing as a perfectgarden to open – it doesn’t matter ifyour garden is large or tiny, if there isplenty of planting or features to interestvisitors, looks good, has lovely openspace for relaxation, and is wellmaintained, it will be ideal for invitingthe public to visit and relax on asummer’s afternoon.


The death of a parent has the potentialto have significant impact on someone,at whatever age it happens. This new group aims to address theparticular impact bereavement canhave on young people by offering aspace in which to meet peers whohave also experienced a similar loss. A combination of activities anddiscussions to help young peopleshare their experiences and get toknow each other will be on offer in arelaxed yet confidential setting. Those in attendance are free to shareas much or as little as they desire, withno pressure to participate.

Hospice launches bereavementsupport group for young people

The group will be facilitated by thehospice’s counsellor and abereavement team member, who hasmany years' experience supportingyoung people.Who it’s for: Young people aged 11-18 who have experienced the death ofa parent (or a parental figure) who wasa patient of the hospice.When: On the last Monday of themonth, after school at 4.45-5.45pmWhere: At the hospiceHow do I find out more information?Call 01934 423900 and ask for MaryThomas, Bereavement ServicesManager.


30x30 - how much can you raisewith £30 start-up money?

and wanted something extra special tomark our 30th anniversary in 2019." Wing-walkers will enjoy a one-to-onewith the expert pilot who will be takingthem into the air, during which they canchoose which manoeuvres they arebrave enough to take on - anexhilarating series of flypasts, zoomclimbs, steep dives and banks whiletheir friends and family cheer them on. Places can be secured by paying a£150 registration fee, and pledging toraise a minimum of £500 sponsorship. Please note there are somerestrictions to who can take part that iiiiiipoopoclearance by a doctor. You can find out more or register atwestonhospicecare.org.uk/wingwalk.

Weston Hospicecare supporters areinvited to join a thrilling new challengein 2019 - the charity’s first ever wing-walking day. The latest addition to a packed diaryof challenge events will see fundraiserssoar into the sky strapped securelyatop a World War Two bi-plane. Wing-walkers will fly at 140mph and1,000ft at Rendcomb Airfield inGloucester on June 21, all under theexpert supervision of world-renownedflyers from Aerosuperbatics, who have30 years of experience and a 100% Weston Hospicecare’s challengemanager Simon Angear said: “We'realways on the lookout for newchallenges to set for our supporters

Returningin 2020!


A new clinical computer systemdesigned to improve record-keepingand integration with other local healthservices is being installed at WestonHospicecare. The hospice is upgrading its clinicalelectronic patient management systemfrom CrossCare to EMIS Web. The move comes in large partbecause other care organisations withinthe hospice's catchment area ofSomerset and North Somerset alreadyuse EMIS Web, and the change willsimplify interaction between thesedifferent bodies. The switch is supported by a grantfrom Somerset CCG and will enable thehospice to effortlessly share patientdata with GP surgeries and communitynursing teams across North Somerset. Improvements include care providersbeing immediately informed of data changes made by affiliate carepartners, while the new system alsohelps with registering patients, booking

appointments and data management. In addition, the hospice will savevaluable time and effort by not havingto re-enter data. There were a number of factorsunderpinning the decision, including:• Improved links to GP systems whomake palliative referrals to the hospice.• Simple user interface, which can betailored for each role/team.• Good reporting and analytical tools. Improved communication efficiency isalso a driver of this transformation, withconnectivity to GP systems and otherhealth care systems offering hugepotential advantages in terms of safety,availability of real time information andreduction in administration tasks. Director of Patient Services, JohnBailey, said: "The switch to EMIS Webwill help the hospice streamline andimprove communications with localGPs and care providers, ultimatelyimproving patient care and itsmanagement."

CrossCare to EMIS - Hospiceupgrades its patient care system


30th anniversary service planned A service of thanksgiving to mark Weston Hospicecare's 30thanniversary year has been scheduled for April 30. In a tribute to the hospice's roots back in 1989, the event will take place at Christ Church in Montpelier.

Chaplain Karen Murphy will lead a service which explores both the hospice's past three decades, and its future too. The event is free to attend, but tickets must be booked in advance via 30thservice@ westonhospicecare.org.uk.

Renovation programme givingfresh new look to hospice shops


customers alike. Retail Director Gemma Turner said:“Our aims are to improve conditions forstaff and volunteers, while keeping up-to-date with modern trends to create amore attractive and customer-friendlyshopping environment. “We hope the vibrant updates will notonly enhance customer shopping butalso help to further invest in the futureand care provided by the hospice." Walliscote Road will continue as a £1shop offering various new and useditems, whilst Cheddar will resume itswide range of clothing, seasonal goodsand homeware. The renovations will also bolster shopsecurity, following two break-ins atMilton Road and Clevedon Triangle inFebruary and March respectively.

Two Weston Hospicecare shops, inWeston's Walliscote Road and theCheddar shop in Bath Street, are thenext in-line to undergo renovationsdesigned to provide a morecontemporary feel to shopping in thecharity sector. The store facelifts continue to bolsterthe retail team’s plans for improvedcustomer shopping experiences, whilealso helping to create a better workingenvironment for the shop team andattract new customers and satisfy loyalsupporters. These updates follow on from ournew Burnham High Street shop andMilton Road shop in Weston, and thework completed to improve theDevonshire Road store, which have allbeen well-received by staff and

New fundraising director outlinesambitions for 'amazing charity'

hope I can add value to such anamazing charity.” An avid and lifelong rugby fan, Mark isdirector and senior squad coach ofMorganians Rugby Club in Bridgwaterand supporter of Bath Rugby Club. In his spare time, Mark will either bewatching or coaching rugby, orspending time with his beloved wife,Sarah, and two dogs, Harold the bordercollie and Humphrey the Britishbulldog.

A warm welcome is extended to thehospice's new Director of Fundraisingand Communications Mark Flower. Mark brings with him a wealth of third-sector experience, joining the hospicefrom Tree Aid in Bristol, after previouslyholding roles with the British Red Crossand St. Margaret’s hospice in Taunton,and BIBIC children’s charity inLangport. Prior to this, he enjoyed a successful30-year career in finance andinsurance, with roles at Zurich andAegon, before switching to the not-for-profit industry. Mark is confident his corporate andcharity fundraising experience can helpthe hospice further integrate anddevelop its community and corporatepresence. He said: “At the time of this beingwritten I’ve only been in the position fortwo days, however, my main aim is tofurther progress all fundraising,communications and corporateendeavours to help spread word of thehospice and let the whole communityknow we are there for them whenrequired. "My hope is that we can increase thefundraising income in order to grow thehospice's excellent care offering andensure the needs of those requiringsupport are met to the higheststandards. “I feel very proud to being given suchan important role at the hospice and I


Jammin' for the hospice -help us spread the love!


So why wait? These early spring dayswould be an ideal time to start; whatbetter way to fill a afternoon than timespent in your cosy kitchen with asteaming hot cup of tea, play on theradio and a pound or two of fruit orvegetables – then be rewarded withdelicious jars of home-made produce,all before teatime? We simply need your finished product– we have the empty jars, the labels,pretty decorations for the lids, andplenty of sales opportunities to raisemoney from your culinary skills. We can supply the jars – if you supplythe jam! Please call in at Jackson-BarstowHouse in Uphill or telephone 01934423926 for further details.

Calling all jam, marmalade andchutney makers – and those whowould like to try their hand at makingjams or chutneys to raise money forWeston Hospicecare! We are launching our Jammin’ forWeston Hospicecare initiative, whichwill run year-round, to encouragepeople in the local community with alittle bit of spare time to make somehome-made jams or chutneys to sell atour many fairs, afternoon teas, bazaarsand every other available opportunityin between. If you are already a pickler, you mayhave some jars on your pantry shelveswhich you can spare – but if this issomething new, then we can help youto help us!

For more information about these and all our other

events, and to register, call 01934 423960 or visit

westonhospicecare.org.uk/our-events

Events: Join us for the MendipChallenge and a fun team event!

It's A Hospice Knockout | Sunday 14July This fun event will see teams of 6-10people battle for glory by taking on giantobstacles, a large foam pit... and oneanother. Teams will compete across sixfantastic games, and work together toget as many points as possible to earn aplace in the final round. There will be bonus points for the teamin the best fancy dress – but only oneteam can be crowned as the It’s AHospice Knockout champions.


Mendip Challenge | Sunday 2 June Challenge yourself in the hospice's 30thanniversary year by taking on an exciting10, 20 or 30-mile walk following thestunning West Mendip Way. Get your boots at the ready and prepareto walk (or run) and raise money forWeston Hospicecare. Starting and finishing at a brand-new,dog-friendly location – Weston CricketClub – the event offers a chance toembrace Somerset's great countryside inour flagship annual fundraiser.

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A Somerset woman will take on theadventure of a lifetime in memory ofher father this November – a trip givenextra poignancy as it begins on whatwould have been her dad’s birthday. Rachel Young will join in WestonHospicecare’s Sahara Desert trek afterthe charity cared for her dad DerekVincent before he died last December. The six-day trip is part of thehospice’s 30th anniversarycelebrations, and takes place in theshadow of the Atlas Mountains inMorocco. Rachel has previously supported thehospice at the Mendip Challenge andMidnight Beach Walk, but will nowembark on an even bigger adventure.

Rachel ready for Sahara Desertadventure in memory of dad Derek

“I cannot wait to do it. I’m very excitedto be trying something completely outof my comfort zone. I’m a little bitscared, however, of snakes andscorpions and having no access to gin! “I think I’m going to be quite tearful ondad’s birthday and I’m sure I’ll bequietly reminiscing throughout the day,but I’ll also feel very proud to be doingsomething in his honour and raisinglots of money for such a brilliantcause.” Find out more or sign up atwww.westonhospicecare.org.uk/treks-and-walks or contact the hospice’schallenge manager Simon Angear on01934 423947 or via [email protected]

Sahara DesertTrek

7-12 November

Graham completes 900km rowingfeat as part of huge 2019 challenge

A long-term Weston Hospicecaresupporter has completed anotherarduous challenge in a schedule of 30-themed fundraising challengesscheduled throughout 2019. Builder Graham Hunt, from Worle,rowed 900km in March as part of hisincredible calendar of fundraisingchallenges for the hospice’s 30thanniversary year. He rowed 30,000 metres for 30consecutive days in March and says ithas been his toughest challenge yet,after he spent January swimming for 30consecutive days and walked non-stopfor 30 hours in February. He said: “It has been a really gruellingexperience, all my joints hurt and Ididn't think it would be as hard.


“It typically took around four hours eachevening for me to complete the 30,000metres and I am so relieved it is nowover. Not just from a physicalprospective, but from a time sense too. Ididn’t realise how much it would takeover my life." He has also heaped praise on hismother and son for their unwaveringsupport during his challenge. “My mum, Sandra, has been excellentthroughout, cooking dinner each night intime for when I get back from the gym.My son has been balancing his collegework with walking my beloved dogsForest and Dexter and keeping thehouse clean.” He added: “I am ecstatic it is over andlet’s bring on the next one and continueraising lots of money for the hospice!” Victoria, Graham’s wife, was cared forby the hospice before she died, which isthe main reason he is and has beensupporting the charity. Graham’s April challenge will see himspend a 30-hour stint in a bath full ofslime at the Co-operative shop on WorleHigh Street, while May features an epiccycling journey. To support Graham’s fundraising, visithis JustGiving page by searching forwww.justgiving.com/fundraising/graham-hunt-6610.

Weston Hospicecare offers a wide range of challenge opportunities forthose looking to test themselves for a good cause. Find out what's on offer - including wing-walking, skydiving, and our newRobin Hood archery challenge - at westonhospicecare.org/challenges

Thank You!


We've been delighted to host Bishop ofTaunton, Ruth Worsley, for a visit tothe hospice. Ruth said: "I think it’s incrediblyinspiring to see so many volunteersand staff intent on making sure peoplehave wraparound care andcompassion at the end of their lives,enabling them to live their lives incomfort until the very last moment.” A team from Network Rail spent a dayworking hard to help tidy the hospicegarden ready for spring. The volunteer group worked hardtrimming, weeding, digging andpruning, and cleared a dozen greensacks of garden waste. The hospice was chosen to benefitfrom the team's hard work in memoryof former colleague, Jackie Jones, whowas cared for by the hospice. A team of runners from First GreatWestern tackled the Weston SuperHalf in support of the hospice in March. Weston Train Station managerVictoria Franks said: “The run wentwell… well as well as it could do, whenrunning 13.1 miles! Luckily it was abeautiful day and that helped us all getround. Everybody was glad to worktogether for such a fantastic cause.”

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!

Men's March 2019 - big success forhospice's first men-only event


cider from event sponsor Thatchersand a pasty while watching Englandbeat Italy in the Six Nations. More pictures and details are onwestonhospicecare.org.uk/mensmarch,with the event returning in 2020!

The inaugural Men's March took placeon Saturday 9 March and the first men-only event did not disappoint! After a 10-mile walk throughwoodland, beachfront and hills,participants relaxed with a nice pint of

UWE student volunteers - takingtime to help the hospice

stock orders on a daily basis "From here we provide a furniturecollection and delivery service tocustomers in the local area. “We also have an additional twostudents helping with our onlineservice. They are assisting ingenerating income for the hospicethrough (online music trading site)Music Magpie and assisting with thelisting of items on Ebay. “As the students are studyingoccupational therapy, they find it usefulto see how other organisations work.The students have told me that whatthey enjoy, is seeing the inside of acharity, the ‘behind the scenes’ workthat the public does not usually see. “Many of the students welcome theopportunity to work for the hospice, asthey know someone that has used theservices we provide.”

Occupational therapy students from theUniversity of the West of Englandvolunteered for Weston Hospicecare aspart of their studies. The students were based at the Hub,a sorting area on the Oldmixon whichsupports the hospice’s shops, wherethey were helping to sort items such asclothing, bric-a-brac, and books. The Hub’s manager Sarah Wrightsays the partnership between WestonHospicecare and UWE has benefits forboth parties. She said: “The UWE students havejoined us for a number of years now forthese two weeks, as part of theircourse. We always find their assistanceinvaluable as the additional manpoweris always welcome. “The Hub supports the function of theshops. We send vans out to collectdonations from our shops and deliver



Do you have a spare few hoursthree/four times a year? If so, wewould love to hear from you! Join our volunteer marketing teamand help spread the word of hospiceevents. Drop into shops in your localarea or choose a patch and help usengage with the community. There are many areas where yourvital help can be of great benefit! • Donate some time and volunteer atthe hospice, at events or at one of our17 shops in and around Weston.• Distribute marketing materials aspart of our volunteer marketing team.• Knit some chicks for our Eastercommunity fundraising scheme.• Marshal at one of our events (like theMendip Challenge on 2 June).

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Time | Money | Clothing

All help provides care and

support to people and their

families in times of need

Can you help us?

£50,000 benefits package donated to hospice staff and volunteers An employee benefits company hasgifted a package worth nearly £50,000to Weston Hospicecare – and will makea cash donation for any localcompanies which also sign up. Perks Direct offers cut-price deals forits members from a host of high streetretailers and big-name leisure firms. Workers can save an average ofaround £1,200 per year on typicalspending – the equivalent of a five percent pay rise on an average salary. Perks Direct is giving this benefit freeto all 140 staff and 700 volunteers atthe hospice, amounting to a £48,000gift. In addition, managing director DerekVaughan has pledged 10 per cent ofthe fees from any other firms from thehospice area who sign up too. Derek said: “I’ve got experience ofhospices myself after one cared for

a very close friend. I know it takes aspecial kind of person to look aftersomeone they have never met before.” Savings on offer to Perks Directmembers average about a 30 per centreduction on walk-up prices, but can beas high as 50 per cent. Hospice fundraising director MarkFlower said: “I hope other companiesacross Weston-super-Mare and NorthSomerset will also take a look at what’son offer – not only can they securesome fabulous benefits for their workforce, but they can do so in theknowledge that they will also bedelivering some much-needed funds toa charity which means so much to theircommunity.” Find out more, and sign up to PerksDirect while donating 10 per cent toWeston Hospicecare, here: https://form.jotformeu.com/90861537981367


Once you’ve filled it in, send this form to: Weston Hospicecare, Jackson-Barstow House, 28 Thornbury Road, Uphill, Weston-super-Mare BS23 4YQ

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