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NL 93 Spring 2010

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LOROS NEWS Spring 2010

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Chief Executive’s Message

Meet the Enablement Team

One of the highlights for LOROS since the last Newsletter has been the successful occupation of the Willow Wing,

the 11 single room extension to our Ward. The feedback has been excellent and there is a lovely article in this edition about the first patient to use one of these rooms. We have been very fortunate that a few months ago the Leicester Mercury agreed to support the Capital Appeal. This has not only helped to boost the funds to pay for the project but has generated a lot of positive publicity with many patients and family members recounting their experiences of outstanding support provided by our wonderful staff and volunteers.

I find when I am talking to people in the local community about LOROS that they often think of our charity mainly in terms of our marvellous

Inpatient Unit. They are often amazed at the range and scale of the care services which we provide in people’s homes and through our Outpatient Clinics at Groby Road and also the fact that we deliver an extensive programme of education for palliative care professionals. I hope that you will enjoy reading the article about one of these activities, namely our Lymphoedema service, which I believe is one of the most extensive and impressive of its type in the country.

The current economic climate continues to be very challenging but our staff and volunteers involved in generating income have risen to this with new ideas and even more energy and drive. We are opening 2 new shops, one of which is in

Market Place in Leicester, and we are planning to re-launch our already very successful Lottery in April. Marking 2010 as our 25th Anniversary Year also gives some added impetus to fundraising events arranged by us or by supporters across Leicestershire and Rutland.

We are very lucky that people occasionally leave us a gift in their Will. This has been particularly helpful over the last year in managing our overall financial position in these difficult times.

I believe that LOROS owes its success over the last 25+ years to the skill, dedication and compassion of the staff and volunteers, both past and present, as well as the countless numbers of supporters in the local community. I would like to thank you all very sincerely for your valuable commitment to LOROS and with your continued support we can look forward to the next 25 years being just as successful!

Simon Proffitt

The Enablement Team at LOROS helps patients and carers prepare for life at home after leaving the Hospice. A number of different departments with their own areas of expertise work alongside each other to ensure that patients’ physical, psychological, practical and social issues are all considered. The aim is to enable patients to maximise their quality of life for as long as possible.

Clinical Lead Occupational Therapist, Rachel Atkinson, explained the role of the Enablement Team.

“We assess each patient individually and speak with them, their family and carers about which services they need. We work with patients on the ward helping them to adapt. We’ve got a therapy room where we can take them to try equipment they might need at home.

“Part of our role involves education, to professionals, carers and patients. We run groups

at Manor Croft (our Day Care facility), looking at things like fatigue and energy conservation. Our aim is for people to think differently about how patients can live at home and ensuring they have the best quality of life possible.”

Sally Jennings, the team’s Clinical Lead Physiotherapist, believes that improving each patient’s confidence is a crucial part of the work they do.

“I think it’s very important that people remain independent for as long as possible. Even if they’re very poorly, they still want to have some independence for their own dignity. It’s quite important to me that people don’t come in and curl up and stay in bed. If they can be mobile, we encourage them to get out of bed and live their life.

“If somebody’s been very poorly at home, they come in here, they’re sorted out medically and then we will help them to get back on their feet by boosting their confidence. If there’s something they

want to do that’s particularly important to them, then we will try to find a way to help them do it.”

The team’s Social Worker, Judy Murray, also helps the patients and carers with any social issues they may have.

“My role is looking at social situations from a practical perspective. It might be helping them with benefits and financial issues, care packages and assessments. It’s a mixture of both emotional and practical support for both patients and carers for when they leave the ward.”

There are also Discharge Liaison Nurses within the team, who lead on facilitating discharge. This involves assessing patients, liaising with relatives, carers, district nurses and organising packages of care through NHS Continuing Health Care Funding.

LOROS Volunteer, Evelyn Hawkes is presented with her 25 year service badge by LOROS Chairman of Trustees, Stephen Thomas, and Jenny Walsh, Sister in Charge, Manor Croft.

LOROS Counselling Service Manager, Rosemary Freer, receives her 25 year service badge from LOROS President, Jennifer, Lady Gretton.

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The Lymphoedema ServiceHave you ever seen someone wearing a compression (elastic) sleeve or stocking and wondered why? It may be because they have a condition called Lymphoedema.

What is Lymphoedema?Lymphoedema is a chronic swelling which mainly affects legs or arms but can affect any part of the body.Why Does It Happen?Lymphoedema occurs when there is a fault in the lymphatic system, which results in lymph fluid not being able to drain away, causing swelling in the affected area. This may be because of a problem within the lymphatic system itself, which is known as primary lymphoedema. Or, it could be because the lymphatic system has been damaged, possibly through treatment for cancer, repeated infections, or surgery such as hip and knee replacements. In this instance it is known as secondary lymphoedema.What is the Lymphatic System?The lymphatic system is a one way drainage system that returns fluid to the circulation via a network of lymphatic vessels and lymph nodes. If it is not working properly, then the fluid doesn’t drain away as it should and the affected part of the body becomes overloaded, causing a build up of protein-rich fluid in the tissues, resulting in swelling called lymphoedema.What are the Symptoms?Swelling, heavy or full sensation, tightness and stretching of the skin, reduced movement of the joints, thickening and dryness of the skin, discomfort and pain, episodes of infection called cellulitis.

Matron’s Message

TreatmentLymphoedema is a chronic condition which means that it cannot be cured. However, there is treatment available which will help to reduce the swelling and discomfort. Generally there are four components of care recommended, including skin care, the wearing of compression hosiery, exercise and self lymphatic drainage. People with severe swelling may require additional treatments such as bandaging or treatment with a special compression pump. Weight ControlIt is essential that people with lymphoedema keep their weight within the normal range for their height as being overweight makes it harder to treat. Normally, the movement of the muscles helps lymph fluid to drain from the limb, however, in overweight people, this action is reduced due to the excess fat. The Lymphoedema Service at LOROS provides specialised care for all patients with lymphoedema regardless of its cause. Most patients will be seen in our Outpatient Clinics which are open from Monday to Friday between 8.a.m and 5p.m. Once a month, we have a joint clinic with a LOROS Consultant and we also see patients on the Inpatient Unit. In the team we have four Lymphoedema Nurse Specialists, two Health Care Assistants, an Administrator, a Secretary and two Volunteers. In the past year, the team have treated 254 new patients and 2,123 patients have had follow up appointments. Treatment is free of charge to all patients.

I guess that we are all looking forward to the Spring. No more snow to battle to work through and the gardens here at the Hospice, so lovingly created with bulbs and

plants, will be growing and flourishing, providing cheer and diversion to patients, families and our staff and volunteers. We have now been using the new extension, christened the “Willow Wing” by the Hospice staff, since October 2009. We have received such positive feedback from patients and their families. There is a real sense of pride in what has been built. Thanks must go to all those who had the initial vision, to those who have created this wonderful space and to those who have contributed financially.

As usual all our teams, whether in the Care Services and Education or in the Fundraising Team, Lottery, and Shops, have been really busy. The essence of what LOROS achieves has been so eloquently portrayed in the recent Leicester Mercury articles. Through these stories I hope that many more people have a better understanding of the work that is achieved through LOROS. The generosity of all the families, staff and volunteers who have been able to share their experiences, have really contributed to this understanding and to the continuing work of LOROS. Thank you to all who have in any way contributed to this.

Finally, as many of you will be aware this is our 25th Anniversary Year. I do hope that you will be able to join us in some of the special events we are holding this year. We have a real responsibility to work hard to sustain this organisation and continue the dedicated work of the inspirational people who first developed the notion of hospice care for the people of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Looking at the tremendous support over the last year, I am convinced that this will be achieved.Best wishes to you all.

Chris Faulkner


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The main reception desk at LOROS is always staffed by at least two Volunteers and is usually manned (or womanned!) by Volunteers from 8.30am until 9pm, when our security man takes over. We work a series of shifts and the shift which I am involved with is 12.30pm-4pm. When I arrive I am updated about various happenings by colleagues from the morning shift.

We are the first people seen by any visitor to the Hospice, so we welcome them with a friendly smile and ask how we can help. When any ward visitors arrive and they don’t know where to go, we walk them around to the ward and take them to the room of the person they have come to see. If a patient wants a newspaper we organise that and take the paper to their bedside when it arrives.

We direct clinic patients to the appropriate waiting area and inform the clinic of their arrival. If they are early for their appointment we offer to make them a drink. We get to know the regular clinic patients quite well and chat to them whilst they are waiting, some of whom are brought into the Hospice by one of our Volunteer Drivers. There is often a lot of banter going on with the Drivers, which helps to lighten the mood.

Receptionists also deal with any visitors to the offices, issuing visitor badges for security and we phone the person with whom they have an appointment. The Frizelle Suites are used a lot during the week for meetings organised by Education and other departments and it is our job to ensure that the right people get to the right meetings.

In short, we do whatever we can to help and I am sure I speak for all our Volunteers when I say that we all gain so much worthwhile satisfaction from the job and have made many good friends along the way.

A DAY IN THE LIFEof a Volunteer Receptionist at LOROS

Irene Gribbon

A PATHWAY TO SUCCESSThe Leicestershire and Rutland Motor Neurone Disease Pathway Project has won acclaim from leading medical research charity, the Bupa Foundation, for improving care for sufferers of Motor Neurone Disease (MND) in the region.

Registered Nurse and MND Project Worker, Benny Rossi and the multi-agency team from Leicestershire and Rutland have developed a multi-disciplinary approach to MND care, working closely with patients to involve them in developing the service.

This work has brought together staff from the local acute hospitals, the community health and social care services, the local branch of the Motor Neurone Disease

Association and LOROS. They were awarded the Bupa Foundation 2009 Clinical Excellence Award in recognition of their innovative, patient-centred and collaborative approach to MND care.

Benny Rossi explained: “Motor Neurone Disease is a life-limiting illness that usually starts between the ages of 50 and 70 and can progress rapidly leaving patients wholly dependent until their death, which can be just 6 to 18 months after diagnosis. Helping people with MND requires a great deal of co-ordinated care, which is why we have built on existing services and improved collaboration between all those involved.”

As well as winning the prestigious award,

Benny Rossi and her team at LOROS have also received £15,000 from the Foundation to support their continued work in this area. Benny received the Bupa Foundation Award on behalf of the MND Team at a ceremony at Lincoln’s Inn in London on November 19th 2009.

Pictured: Jenny Holmes-Shuttlewood, (MND

Association), Jo Joyce, (MND Clinical Nurse Specialist,

University Hospitals of Leicester,) Benny Rossi (Clinical

Support Services Manager, LOROS), Dr Andrew

Vallance-Owen (BUPA Medical Director,) and Helen

Gibbs (Leicestershire Home Enteral Nutrition Service.)

VOLUNTEERTEAM LAUNCHEDA new Ward Volunteer Team has been launched to assist in ensuring that the nutritional needs of patients are met and they are served the drinks they require.

One patient recently expressed to a Ward Volunteer one day that he would dearly love to eat a fish and chip meal just as he used to do, straight from the newspaper. The Volunteer then arranged this herself and the pair shared a fish and chip supper (complete with the newspaper) sitting by the side of the seaside reminiscence display in the Hospice Social Area, with the music from ‘Seaside Special’ playing in the background.

This is an excellent example of how this new team of Volunteers are helping to improve the quality of life of our patients.

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A LOROS Volunteer Fundraiser is one of thirty Arriva employees across the UK to receive an award for her efforts.

Kerry Whiteside, from Loughborough is now Head of Customer Service for Arriva’s UK Bus division based in Luton. Kerry won a Silver Arriva Community Action Award, including a £500 donation to LOROS, after being selected for her work to support the Hospice.

A charity close to her heart after her mother died of breast cancer, the 33-year-old has been fundraising for LOROS for more than ten years and sets herself a personal target of raising £1,000 each year.

Kerry said: “Even though I’ve worked as a voluntary fundraiser for LOROS for years, I never fully appreciated the value of the support they provide both to the patient and the surrounding family, until I benefited from this personally last year.”

Doreen Phillips has been a patient at LOROS for more than two years and has seen the dream of an extension for more single rooms become a reality.

The 75-year-old, who suffers from a lung disease called bronchiectasis, stays at the Hospice for a week of respite care every two months and was the first patient to move in to one of the new rooms when the extension opened at the beginning of October.

“I love coming here,” said Doreen. “It’s like coming to another home.”

The rooms are larger, with bigger bathrooms and flat screen TVs.

Wave-activated sensors flush the toilets, reducing the risk of infection and underfloor heating ensures the rooms are always cosy. Some are fitted with ceiling hoists, rather than portable ones, to help move patients

Nora Meadows, 88, had completely forgotten about a copy of her brother-in-law’s memoirs that had lain in her spare room for over twenty years.

Now you can read the fascinating stories of Viv Crosby, born in Leicester in 1905 and help raise £1,000 for LOROS.

Viv’s brother was the honorary physician to the Queen, hence the title of the book, ‘My brother was the Queen’s doctor but I never amounted to much’.

FORGOTTEN MEMOIRS NOW PUBLISHED

with walking difficulties. Many overlook a new courtyard, while others have a view of gardens.

Doreen, of Wigston Magna, compares it to staying in a hotel.

“Everyone always remembers me and people go out of their way to say hello. You never feel scared being here on your own. If I’m still here in the summer, I shall be out there sunbathing.”

Doreen sees the stays as a break for her and husband, Ernest, who looks after her at home.

“Doctors gave me up to two years and that was three years ago. They suggested I come here for respite care. I just have a rest, really. Ernest does all the cooking and washing. Coming here gives him a break, although he comes to see me every day.”

ARRIVA AWARD FOR KERRY

A QUIZ TO CELEBRATE 25 YEARS OF HOSPICE CARELOROS Volunteer and ‘Quiz Queen’, Jenny Burton, has devised another quiz to test your brain cells. The Summer Quiz, which will be in the LOROS shops and other outlets by Easter, will have a theme related to the Hospice’s 25th Anniversary and the Silver Screen. At only £1 the Quiz is excellent value and the winner will receive £50. There will be further runner-up prizes.

Viv tried many different jobs including working in a hosiery factory, tobacconist, café owner in Belvoir Street and pub landlord at Burton Overy.

The book has been edited by Nora’s daughter Joy Lambell and contains old photos of the time. Copies at £10 each are available in most LOROS shops and from Thurmaston Print Shop, 814 Melton Rd, Thurmaston. They make an easy to post gift for friends and family who have moved away from Leicester.

WILLOW WING’S FIRST PATIENTPhoto courtesy of Leicester Mercury

Photo courtesy of Loughborough Echo


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Mercury’s Gemma aiminghigh for China Trek AdventureAfter pleading to readers to donate and host fundraising events, Leicester Mercury’s Gemma Peplow is going to do her bit. In May, Gemma will be trekking along the Great Wall of China to raise further funds for the Leicester Mercury LOROS Appeal.

The nine-day trek promises to be an amazing experience, but will not be easy. Gemma will be walking more than 120km in seven days and the reporter has bought some walking boots, signed herself up to a gym and is attempting to get in shape.

Gemma has been given a target of raising a minimum of £2,650. However, she would like to collect more and is working on a few fundraising ideas, which will be announced in the Mercury.

Gemma paid tribute to the support that Mercury readers have already given to the LOROS appeal and explained how she’s raised extra funds.

“Mercury readers have been phenomenal

over the last few weeks and I know it is a lot to keep asking for sponsorship but I also know LOROS means a lot to a lot of people. I am determined to raise as much as possible so please, dig deep and sponsor me.

“My Mum has already got the ball rolling by organising a fundraising dinner party and a family friend also donated money to my appeal instead of sending Christmas cards.”

Nancy Taylor, LOROS Fundraiser, said: “We are thrilled with the support of the Mercury. It is fantastic that Gemma has decided to join the LOROS China Trek.

“Please support Gemma in her LOROS challenge. If anyone else would like to join Gemma on an adventure of a lifetime in aid of LOROS, there are still spaces available.”

If you’d like to help Gemma by organising your

Peru is frequently referred to as the ‘Land of the Incas’. The route we take is a well kept secret, on a rarely used Inca Highway, which will take us through some of the most stunning scenery in the world.

Starting at the heart of the Urubamba Valley, we follow in the footsteps of the Incas, passing snow capped mountains and glacial peaks, before ending the trek at Peru’s most famous Inca ruin, Machu Picchu.

If you’re looking for adventure join Nancy Taylor, Fundraiser at LOROS for this challenge of a lifetime!

The registration fee for the Peru Trek is £250. Minimum sponsorship is set at £2,995. Any sponsorship above this will go straight to LOROS.

For those interested in the China, Nepal or Peru treks, with a passion for culture, a sense of adventure and the desire to do something challenging for a great cause, simply call Nancy Taylor on 0116 2318431.

Trek to the Land of the Incas£205 Special low deposit - £2,995 minimum sponsorship is required. LOROS is looking for adventurous people to be inspired in LOROS’ 25th Anniversary Year! Come and join the 13 day trek through beautiful Nepal.

Visit Kathmandu, trail along terraced fields beneath the splendid panorama of awe-inspiring glaciated Himalayan mountain ranges, ascend along the trail rich in rhododendron forests and gloriously cascading sparkling mountain streams, see majestic views of snow-capped mountain peaks, lush vegetation and rich plant life.

Immerse yourself in tradition, history and beauty whilst experiencing something others will only ever dream of! Call Nancy in Fundraising for an information pack today!

NEPAL TREK 2010

own fundraising event, you can get in touch at the email address below. Alternatively, donate online at www.justgiving.com/gemmapeplowloros

To contact Gemma, call 0116 222 4265 or email [email protected]

The Great Wall of China trek takes place from 8th to 17th May 2010 and a £299 deposit and minimum £2,650 of sponsorship is required. If you raise enough sponsorship you will take part for free! For more information contact Nancy Taylor on 0116 2318431.

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HAVING A BALLLas Vegas came to Leicester on November 21st by way of the Annual LOROS Ball, generously sponsored by NEXT. Over 300 guests from numerous organisations across Leicestershire enjoyed the delectable dinner, sassy showgirls and tremendous tones of Trevor T. The little white chapel and Elvis were ready to ‘wed’ any loving couple who felt the urge and the VIP tables enjoyed Champagne and extra gifts, with many trying their hand at becoming a millionaire with a game of roulette or blackjack.

NEXT, as always, were a fantastic sponsor and donated all the Lucky 7’s prizes, all the table prizes and financial support. The night was a huge success for LOROS and raised in excess of £25,000.

Marisa Spiteri, Corporate Fundraiser and organiser of the evening, said: “It’s a fantastic outcome from a splendid night with such a great atmosphere. I am thrilled with the feedback and so thankful to everyone that helped including Teresa Deevey-Ryan and Lynn Lewis who were awesome.”

She added: “Additional thanks must go to NEXT, Jigsaw Events (room décor), Trevor T (entertainer), Funny Money (casino) and of course The Marriott Hotel, whose service and flexibility are paramount to the success of the evening.”

2010 is the 25th Anniversary for LOROS with numerous events scheduled to celebrate the year.

One of those events is the 25th Anniversary Ball on April 17th at Leicester Tigers, Welford Road Stadium. Standard Tables of 10 are just £650 or VIP Tables are £800 and include Champagne and a VIP Gift.

Call Marisa on 0116 2318431 or email [email protected] for more information.

BY ROYAL APPOINTMENT

Last year Jenny Cox from Birstall and Bill Booker from Coalville attended the Queen’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace, in recognition of the many years they have worked as Volunteers at LOROS.

On the day, Jenny and Bill met up outside the Palace before disappearing through those famous gates for the long awaited Garden Party.

Some three hours later, both reappeared looking tired but very relaxed and full of tales of who and what they had managed to see. Not only did they have the opportunity to take a good stroll around the magnificent gardens and lake, but they had seen several members of the Royal Family too.

Jenny and Bill thoroughly deserved their day out and both had a wonderful time. LOROS would like to thank them both for their dedication over many years.

On Wednesday December 16th 2009, 50 family, friends and colleagues gathered for a special service to formally welcome and licence Reverend Helen Newman as the Sessional LOROS Chaplain.

Archdeacon Richard gave the reflection based on the theme ‘Light in Darkness’ prior to presenting Helen with her Bishop’s Licence. Chief Executive, Simon Proffitt presented Helen to Archdeacon Richard as LOROS’ appointment.

Words of welcome were brought from LOROS MDT, UHL, Chaplaincy and the wider Church Fellowship.

Guests observed the evening as “happy, relaxed yet formal”, “a very special occasion” and “very meaningful and spiritually poignant.”

NEW CHAPLAIN’S LICENSING

As a LOROS Patron, Martin Johnson, England Rugby Manager, agreed to be the face of the LUNCH for LOROS event which took place on Friday 9th October 2009. People from schools, restaurants, businesses and groups got involved and had their Lunch in aid of LOROS.

Martin said: “LOROS is very close to my heart and those of others within the local community. I enjoyed meeting the winners and presenting them with their trophies for most money raised and most creative idea. I look forward to being the face of LUNCH for LOROS in 2010.”

LUNCH FOR LOROS 2009The trophy for Most Money Raised was

awarded to Katie and Lucy Padgett from Coalville for their Teddy Bears Picnic. The sisters raised £403. Most Creative Idea was awarded to Becky Cank and her family for her Jelly Lunch and raised £57.50.

A presentation with tea and cakes took place on Monday 11th January at Kilworth House from 3.30pm to 5.30pm. Trophies were presented by Martin and the winners were thrilled to meet their hero. Nancy Taylor, LOROS Fundraiser, said: “We are continuing this event as an annual campaign. In 2010 I have decided to open the event up to create a LUNCH for LOROS for the whole of July, giving more people the opportunity to take part and raise much needed funds for LOROS. Martin has agreed to face the campaign and we appreciate his help. For further information call me at the Fundraising Department on 0116 2318431 and register to take part.”


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The Mission - In 3 days (11th-14th September 2009) from Calais to Nantes to Biarritz to Barcelona, a distance of 1,500 KM in a car worth less than £200.

The Car – A 1989 BMW 730I SE Auto, purchased blind from eBay.

The Team: Lee Rigby, Karl Turnbull, Scott Topliss and Mark Everett.

The Magnificent 7

Starting and finishing at the Severn Trent Water Visitor Centre in Cropston, nearly 500 walkers took on the LOROS Annual Walk on the Wildside around some of the best Leicestershire countryside. Over £24,000 has been raised for LOROS through walkers obtaining sponsorship.

The 6 mile walk took participants through Bradgate Park whilst the 12 mile walkers continued through Swithland Wood and around Swithland Water, before returning to the Cropston Visitor Centre.

The event was supported by Severn Trent Water, Masterfoods and Fyffes bananas. Come and join us in 2010, on Sunday September 19th starting and finishing at Severn Trent Visitor Centre, Cropston.

Sponsorship forms and application packs for both walks will be available from LOROS Shops, the LOROS website www.loros.co.uk or LOROS Fundraising on 0116 2318431.

Did you take a Walk on the Wildside?

The 30th LOROS Winter five mile walk took place on December 27th. Hundreds of walkers pulled on their boots and wellies to take part in the traditional Houghton-on-the-Hill to Keyham and return walk. Over the 30 year period almost £200,000 has been raised for LOROS and with last December’s walk expected to raise over £14,000, the £200,000 mark will certainly be broken.

The Walk is open to everyone, young and old and has become something of a tradition for many people in the area.

Trudy Noble, who took over the organiser role from Gill Brown, said: “It was a great turnout in the village for our 30th LOROS Winter Walk. Everyone has been helpful and the Volunteers worked so hard behind the scenes to make the walk a success.”

“I’m already planning for the next walk on Bank Holiday Monday December 27th, 2010. The walk is very popular with many families and individuals taking the opportunity to participate, working off excesses of Christmas, whilst raising money for a great cause.”

The walk could not take place without the support and hard work of the local community who help with administration, serving of refreshments and publicity. The success of the event relies on a number of sponsors and we would particularly like to thank the Dog and Gun Pub, Keyham Kennels, Kater 4 Cash and Carry Ltd, Walkers Crisps, Morrisons, Tescos, Houghton Post Office and Bosprint Ltd, for their invaluable contribution.

30 Years of Winter Walks

The team are all originally from Thurmaston and have known each other for 25 years. They all know people who have unfortunately needed the help of LOROS in their final weeks and therefore felt connected and proud to be able to raise as much as possible to help LOROS.

The team raised a staggering £4,000 for LOROS through shows, parties, auctions and sponsorship.

Nancy Taylor, LOROS Fundraiser, said: ”The guys put in 110% and I hope it inspires others to get involved in fundraising for LOROS.”

They’re off!

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LOROS is very excited to announce that this year we will be working with the Glastonbudget Music Festival, as the official charity. We will be involved in the build up to the event, as well as being present at the event itself selling/hiring fancy dress. What’s more, Glastonbudget will be working with LOROS at other events during the year to raise our profile.

Nancy Taylor, LOROS Fundraiser, said: “LOROS is thrilled to be associated with Glastonbudget. It is exciting to work with an

event that keeps growing year on year and we are looking forward to being their official charity.”

Glastonbudget, the Mecca of Tribute, is now in its 6th year and saw more than 5,000 fans cram-in to see more than 130 amazing bands play 6 stages in May, 2009. 2010’s extravaganza of Europe’s best tribute bands and new acts will be even better.

Chris Dunn, Glastonbudget Co-organiser, said: “Glastonbudget has always been about great music and great value. 2009 was

LOROS is the Official 2010 Glastonbudget Charity

Wistow Hall’s beautiful grounds will be filled with families for the Rotary Club of Wigston’s annual Music in the Park picnic and evening of musical entertainment.

Local swing band, Junction 21, will be on stage from 7.30pm and the acclaimed Kettering Citadel Band, will perform in the second half. The evening culminates in a Last Night of the Proms set and the 1812 Overture, backed by a brilliant firework display. Master of Ceremonies for the night will be Carolyn Oldershaw.

The audience is encouraged to bring their own picnic and drinks and car parking is free.

Gates will open from 5.30pm and the Concert starts at 7.30pm. The Finale and Grand

Firework Display will start at around 10pm.Tickets are just £12.50 for adults and £5 for

children aged 12-16. Under 12’s are free. It’s advisable to book in advance as tickets on the night cost £15.

Advanced tickets are available from LOROS shops in Oadby, Wigston, Blaby, Queen’s Road Bookshop, Market Harborough and Leicester

MUSIC IN THE PARK

the greatest Glastonbudget ever, so we are celebrating and have decided to sell our budget festival tickets using the ultimate budget festival system. Rather like the budget airlines our tickets will be starting at 99p and we are really excited to be working with LOROS in 2010.”

Glastonbudget Music Festival 2010 takes place at Turnpost Farm in Wymeswold, Leicestershire, on May 28th, 29th and 30th, 2010. Tickets are available now from the festival’s website at www.glastonbudget.net.

Market Place. They are also available at Baileys at Wistow Rural Centre, Glebe Garden Centre, Countesthorpe or by ringing the Credit Card Hotline (Woods Coaches) on 0116 2786374. The Brooks family have very kindly allowed the use of the parkland surrounding Wistow Hall. See www.wistow.com for directions and further information.

Saturday 5th June 2010

We are looking for your unwanted fancy dress to sell in the LOROS marquee at Glastonbudget across the whole weekend. Anything from your groovy 80’s gear to old wedding dresses, we want it please! You can drop your fancy dress off at the Glenfield shop on Station Road, Glenfield. We’ll be selling the fancy dress at Glastonbudget as well as offering hair straightening, crimping and lots more so look out for us!

CLOTHES APPEAL

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SING A SONG FOR 25 YEARS25 choirs will sing for LOROS’ 25th Anniversary, at Longslade Community College, Wanlip Lane, Birstall on Saturday June 26th with each choir performing for 25 minutes. There are two performance areas with start times staggered. Everything on the day will be related to the number 25, including the day, which is the 25th Saturday of 2010!

Choirs wishing to participate will be asked to pay 25p each to sing, with audience members to pay £2.50. Refreshments, including light meals (sandwiches and cakes), will be served throughout the afternoon and evening, and prices will be multiples of 25. There will be a raffle and tickets will cost, yes you’ve guessed it, just 25p! The first performance will start at 2.15 and the last will conclude at 9pm.

Nancy Taylor, LOROS Fundraiser, said: “This event shows how creative you can be with your 25th Anniversary event. If you would like to organise an event this year please call the Fundraising Team on 0116 2318431.”

For further details about the 25 Choirs event please contact Carolyn Necklen by e-mail [email protected] or by phone on 01509 814327.

In the summer we held our Open Gardens event which was very successful both financially and socially. So, it was decided that to maintain the wonderful community spirit it generated, we would invite the villagers to come and join in singing carols through the village on Wednesday December 16th 2009.

A flyer was sent out encouraging everyone to come along and bring with them family, friends, voices, torches, lanterns, hats, gloves and scarves.

The evening was cold and wet but a small band of folk gathered to brave the elements. People aged from 9 to 80+ sang with gusto and made their way through the village, stopping off halfway for mulled wine and mince pies, which sustained everyone for the final leg!

Our efforts raised £220 for LOROS and it also bought the spirit of Christmas to the village.

Swannington Village Carol Singing

To most people the name LOROS is synonymous with somewhere terminally-ill people go to die. We might have thought the same if we hadn’t already been attending an Outpatients Clinic regularly, held at the Hospice for sufferers of Motor Neurone Disease. LOROS was different to anywhere we had experienced before. Doctors and Nurses took time to talk to both the patient and carer, and gave much needed support, advice and understanding.

After spending nearly six weeks in hospital following a fall at home, we were surprised and not a little relieved to be told that Trevor was to be transferred to LOROS. Once there, we experienced the same care and attention that had been shown at the MND Clinic. Trevor had been very poorly whilst in the Infirmary and latterly the Glenfield Hospital, and had been left feeling rather fragile, vulnerable and concerned for the future.

The positive and helpful attitude of the Doctors and Nurses at LOROS looking after Trevor, helped to restore some of our confidence. The physiotherapists helped get Trevor back on his feet, and other staff members ensure he would have everything in place for his continuing care at home. It wasn’t just the delightful surroundings at LOROS that made Trevor’s stay so rewarding, but the unfaltering kindness, dedication and patience of the staff.

We owe a great debt of gratitude to LOROS as, I am sure, do a lot of other people who have been given respite care there.

Sadly, Trevor has died since writing this article, but his wife felt it was important to share how LOROS had been able to help them.

Dedicated And Patient Staff

Sister Jenny and her colleagues prepare for this time of year,

To bring joy to the patients and lots of cheer.

Christmas lunch will be served by our wonderful Volunteers,

With iced water on the table and one or two beers.

Food made ready by Cath and her friends for us to eat,

Beautiful meals followed by a scrumptious sweet.

It’s a merry time at Manor Croft

And time to remember good friends we have lost.

They will look down on us from their place in heaven

And saying thanks for the good times we were given.

Our thanks go out to Nurses, Cooks, Volunteers,

Drivers and Office Staff,

For making our day possible so we can have a laugh.

Celia and Jackie will be laying the table,

Filled with lots of crafts for anyone well enough and able.

The Nurses dress up for Christmas and are scantily clad,

Which is good for our old eyes as their figures ain’t bad.

But after all the joviality we must remember the Boss,

That little Lord Jesus who died on the cross.

He suffered for us that we could cope,

And for those who believe you will always have hope.

God bless all at Manor Croft –

Written before Christmas by

Tuesday Don

Festive Season at Manor Croft

Cath West, the cook at Manor Croft, with

two patients on her 60th birthday.

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Woodlands Nursery & Garden Centre, Stapleton raised funds of £344 from the sale of a limited edition rose. The rose was named the ‘Woodlands Rose’ to link in with the Garden Centre’s 30th Anniversary celebrations in 2009.

Pictured from left to right are Kevin Wells, Shrubs Manager, Nancy Taylor, Fundraiser for LOROS, Natalie Geary, Operations Manager, & Geoff Bennett, Seasonal Expert.

LOROS benefits from ‘Woodlands Rose’

In 2009, LOROS was thrilled to have Charles Hanson from BBC Bargain Hunt host an Antiques Road Show event at Kilworth House. Charles attended a number of LOROS shops to value the public’s antiques and also kindly put some items into his auctions for LOROS at no charge.

Valuations were by donation and the events were a huge success with many people bringing their antiques. The events raised over £700 with extra donations from the auctions.

In 2010, Charles will again be visiting some of the LOROS shops alongside fellow antiques expert and Bargain Hunt valuer, Kate Bliss. The visits are all in July between 10am and 3pm at Market Harborough on Monday 5th, Melton Mowbray on Tuesday 6th, Oadby on Wednesday 7th, Oakham on Thursday 8th and Ashby de la Zouch on Friday 9th.

Charles Hanson specialises in Jewellery and Silver, Ceramics and Glass, Collector’s Items, Books, Clocks, Militaria Items and Toys.

For further information please contact Nancy Taylor, Fundraiser at LOROS, on 0116 2318431 or e-mail [email protected] to book your slot.

ANTIQUES DAYS

LCFC Legends TeamFormer LCFC Captain Ali Mauchlen presents a cheque for £250 to LOROS’ Diane Morris at Friar Lane & Epworth FC. The Legends Team are pictured wearing the LCFC LOROS kit.

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THE UK FROM TIP TO TOESteve Evans used plenty of peddle power and every ounce of his endurance to cycle from the bottom of England to the top of Scotland as he travelled from Lands End to John O’Groats.

Steve smashed his original target of £1,000, based on £1 per mile, raising an impressive £1,100 for LOROS and paid tribute to all the people who helped him.

“I would like to say a big thank you to everyone who supported me in this venture, especially my partner Abtar, who has become a biker’s widow for four months, as I stepped up the mileage in order to prepare for the 1,000 miles ahead of me. Thanks to the kind donations from work colleagues and family, I have raised £1,100.”

Steve also revealed how people supported him throughout the journey and how the achievement will stay with him for the rest of his life.

“On two occasions people who ran the Bed and Breakfasts that I stayed in made their fee a donation! It just proves that there are a lot of good people out there. Thankfully the soreness has gone but the memories are permanent!”

Steve’s partner Abtar, who works in Counselling at LOROS, is relieved to have him back!

LOROS Short Story Competition

They say everyone has a good story in them. Why not write one and enter the LOROS Short Story Competition? Officially launched at the Guildhall on Saturday 30 January 2010, there are excellent

prizes such as winning story £100, runner up £50 and 3rd place £25. This could be one for you. Just write a short fictional story in English

of up to 2,000 words on any subject. For rules and entry forms, visit www.loros.co.uk.

Closing date is Friday 14 May 2010, so get writing.

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LOROS Autumn Lunch Talk with Questions and Answers session

Heather MillsCampaigner and inspirational speaker, born in January 1968, Heather Mills is an activist, philanthropist and United Nations Association Goodwill Ambassador. A no-nonsense straight talker, Heather speaks from the heart and is not afraid to tell it like it is. She campaigned for over 15 years to raise funds and awareness working to rid the world of landmines.

Now Heather is going to be our very special LOROS Lunch After Dinner Speaker, in the Premiership Suite at the Tigers Ground, Welford Road on Wednesday September 29th. Arrival 12 noon for a 12.30pm Lunch. The event is open to everyone. Tickets cost £45 each or £420 for a table of 10.

After Heather’s talk, there will be a question and answers session. Please bring along your questions and place them in the box provided. A selection of questions will be chosen to ask Heather at the end of her talk.

For any further information please contact the LOROS Fundraising Department on 0116 2318431. We look forward to seeing you there!

You are invited to the 25th Anniversary LOROS Annual Ladies Luncheon on Wednesday 12th May 2010 at Leicester City Football Club’s Walkers Stadium. This year we are delighted to announce that Camilla Dallerup will be the guest speaker at the event.

Camilla is a British-based, Danish Ballroom Dancer, Dance Teacher, Model, and TV Presenter, probably best known for her appearances on the BBC’s celebrity dance competition, Strictly Come Dancing, since 2004. After reaching the semi finals with James Martin and Gethin Jones she finally won for the first time in 2008, partnering Holby City actor Tom Chambers.

Camilla was also a contestant on the ninth series of the British reality television series, I’m a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!

Tickets are now on sale at £35 per person. The maximum number of guests per table is ten. Stalls will sell stunning gifts and accessories from 10.30am with lunch from 12.15pm prompt. There will also be a raffle.

Please support LOROS by joining Camilla Dallerup on the Wednesday 12th May. For further information, please contact Nancy Taylor, Fundraiser at LOROS on 0116 2318431.

Walkers from across the county are invited to take part in the Coast to Coast Walk in aid of LOROS. The challenging 192 mile long Albert Wainwright route is completed over 13 days and crosses the country from St Bees in the Lake District, through to Robin Hood’s Bay, in Yorkshire.

In 2009 a team of nine walkers managed to raise over £19,000 for LOROS. A new team of ten people is required for the 2010 walk, which starts on Wednesday September 22nd and finishes on Wednesday October 6th.

LOROS Senior Fundraiser, Adrian Walker, who organises the training walks and has completed the Wainwright Walk on five occasions, said: “The Coast to Coast Walk is a great challenge. It gives participants the opportunity to get fit, learn about map and compass skills, first aid/survival, raise funds for a great local charity and achieve immense satisfaction in completing one of the best long distance walks available in the UK.”

Whilst all walkers take part at their own risk, they are strongly advised to take out insurance cover. LOROS will help get a team together, provide maps and advice on the route and assist with training, including survival first aid and map

LOROS Coast to Coast Walkreading. A minibus is provided as back-up and a volunteer to drive is being sought, provided at least ten walkers participate.

Accommodation is a combination of youth hostels and bed and breakfasts. The total cost will be approximately £600 per person. On average, walkers are travelling 15 miles a day with no rest days for 13 days.

As each person pays their own costs, there is no set amount that walkers are asked to pledge for participating. It is hoped, however, that £1,000 is raised for LOROS. Previous walks have generated an average of over £1,500 per person. Anyone who is interested in taking part should contact Adrian Walker on 0116 2318431 or e-mail [email protected].

The 2009 team after finishing the Walk.


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2010 DIARY DATESAre you raising funds for LOROS? Tell us about your event. Contact the Fundraising Office on 0116 2318431.1st LOROS Lottery relaunch at the Highcross Centre in Leicester. See you there! All day

1stRace Night at Highlight, Granby St, Leicester.7.30 for races at 8pm till late. 8 races and a raffle.

Tickets £12.50 with buffet and name a horse. Contact [email protected]

3rd Live Action Laser Games Challenge Compete in the Laserforce Arena from 7pm – 9pm. £12 in advance and £15 on the night.

Entry to 3 games minimum and a drink.

For tickets and further information please contact [email protected]

5th LOROS Fixture – Leicester City versus Queens Park Rangers at the Walkers Stadium. Bucket Collection and LOROS activities on matchday

See advert on page 12 for details.

10th The FMO Youth Awards at the Leicester Exhibition Centre. Awards to young Muslims include, Community, Creativity, Education, Humanity, Literature and Sports. The proceeds

from this year’s awards will be donated to LOROS.

See www.fmo.org.uk for details.

17th Flamingo Bar & Grill Presents...a Vaisakhi Extravaganza. 7pm – 2am. Eat all you want veg & non-veg buffet. DJ & Dohl player, mendhi artist/body art and raffle. Flamingo Bar, Loughborough Rd, Leicester.

£15.00 a ticket. Call Gurpriya Matharoo on 07923 250200 or email: [email protected]

17th 25th Year Anniversary Ball - to be held at Leicester Tigers. See article on page 7

17th Barn Dance in Birstall Village Hall, Birstall Road, Birstall. 7.30-10.30pm. Bring your own food and drink.

Tickets £5.50 Tel 07929 572278

24th Leicester Tigers Match v Harlequins- raising funds for LOROS. Special ticket rate available. £20 (includes a £5 donation to LOROS) £15 students, £10 child.

Contact Wendy on 0116 2318431

25th Virgin London Marathon Please sponsor one of our many runners.

30th Annual Golf- To be held at Rothley Park Golf Course Ring Diane on 0116 2318431 for details

April

9th Hinckley Half Marathon Ring Christian Weikert-Picker on 0116 2318431

12th 25th Anniversary Ladies Luncheon at The Walkers Stadium. 3-course lunch with speaker. £35 per person. Speaker Camilla Dallerup from “Strictly Come Dancing” and “I’m a celebrity get me out of here”

Ring Nancy Taylor on 0116 2318431 for further details

14th Band Night at the Notts Oddfellows Club, Humberstone Gate, Leicester. Contact Geoff & Lynn Snee on 0116 2350729

16th One Big Bike Ride at Rutland Water. 7, 18 and 25 mile routes around Rutland Water. This is a sponsored event.

See article on page 23

16th Spring Fair at the Meadows School, Wigston. Organised by the LOROS Wigston Support Group. Numerous stalls, games and activities as well as entertainment for all the family. 1pm to 4pm.

16th One BIG Skydive at Langar Airfield, Nottingham. See article on page 22. Call 0116 2318431.

23rd Open Gardens in aid of LOROS. Entry is £5 per person. Event will take place at: Cropston Leys, Leicester Lane, Swithland. Leicester

Call Mary Pollard on 01509 890417 for further information.

28 to 30th Glastonbudget Music Festival at Turnpost Farm in Wymeswold, Leicestershire. LOROS are the festival’s official charity for the event.


30th Sponsored Ride at Loddington, Leicestershire through private woodland, surrounding fields and lanes. Minimum sponsorship £20 for adults, £10 for children.

Contact Sally Thomas on 0116 2606152 or Ginny Heathcote-Ball on 01664 454426

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5th LOROS 25th Anniversary American Football Bowl with the Leicester Falcons. Kick Off 2.30pm at Welford Road, home of the Tigers.


5th Music in the Park event organised by Rotary Club of Wigston. Live music from the Kettering Citadel Band and Junction 21 Swing Band plus fireworks in the grounds of Wistow Hall, Wistow. Bring your own picnic.

£12.50 in advance £15 on the night. See article on page 9

6th I do it for LOROS event. Run, walk or stumble around the Leicester Tigers Pitch! All females, ages and abilities welcome. Come and join in the fun. Starts from 10am.

www.loros.co.uk/fundraising for registration details

19th Twilight Walk in Leicester. Earlybird registration of £10 available until 30.4.10.An exciting night-walk from Leicester City’s Walkers Stadium including Castle Mound, Jewry Wall, etc. Entertainment en-route includes bacon butty at finish.

Contact LOROS on 0116 2318484.

19th-20th Stapleford Steam weekend in the grounds of Stapleford Park, nr Melton Mowbray. Variety of attractions including traction engines, old time fairground and the famous miniature railway. Gates open 10am.

Admission £5 adults. Child/Senior Citizen £3. See www.fsmr.org.uk

26th LOROS Concert: 25 Choirs for the LOROS 25th Anniversary. Longslade Community College, Birstall. 25 choirs for 25 minutes each. 2.15pm to 9pm. £2.50 entrance. Choirs wishing to participate should email Carolyn. See article on page 10.

Contact: 01509 814327 or [email protected]

1st - 31st LUNCH for LOROS. Join this Annual event held anytime in July. See article on page 7

4th Great Hinckley Bike Ride organised by Hinckley & Bosworth Council.

5th to 9th Antiques in the shops days with Charles Hanson and Kate Bliss from BBC Bargain Hunt. See article on page 11

4th Annual Golf Competition organised by Hinckley Rotary Club raising funds for LOROS. Held at Hinckley Golf Club.

5th to 8th Leicestershire’s Country Music Festival at Hinckley Rugby Football Club. Top music acts from across the globe! Day tickets and weekend passes available.

For details see website: www.royscmf.co.uk

13th 25th Anniversary Dinner and Speaker evening at The Marriott Hotel, Leicester. Asian themed dinner, speaker and entertainment.

Contact 0116 2318431

21st to 23rd

UK Three Peaks Challenge! The Challenge to climb Ben Nevis, Scafell Pike and Snowdon. Registration fee £75 and £675 minimum

sponsorship per person inc transport.

Contact Nancy Taylor, LOROS Fundraising on 0116 2318431.

29th-30th Stapleford Miniature Railway Open Weekend, Stapleford Park, nr Melton Mowbray. Gates open 10am. Admission £2 per car

30th Bank Holiday Funday at Mountsorrel WMC. A wide variety of stalls and other entertainment from 11am -5pm. Includes disco and games.

Free entry for all

11th & 12th

The Victory Show incorporating the LOROS Grand Raffle Draw. Held at Foxlands Farm, Croft Road, Cosby. Top class airshow and battle re-enactments from World War II. Includes the LOROS Grand Raffle Draw on Sunday 12th September.

See www.victoryshow.co.uk for further details.

11th Variety Show at Bedworth Civic Centre, Bedworth. A wide range of acts including singer, Ella-May Stanier.

Tickets TBC.

19th Walk on the Wildside. Sponsored walk around the Bradgate Park and Swithland Wood area. Choice of two walks of 12 miles or 6 miles. Entertainment and refreshments!


19th Run the Great North Run in Aid of LOROS.

22nd Coast-to-Coast Walk for LOROS. A team will be walking the 192 mile Wainwright Route, over two weeks, from St Bees to Robin Hood’s Bay, to raise funds for LOROS. This is an annual challenge event. Why not take up the challenge and join the 2010 team?

See page 13 for further details.

22nd Hinckley 5km Run

29th LOROS Autumn Lunch with Special Speaker Heather Mills at the Tigers Premier Suite, Welford Road. 12pm for 12.30pm start. Smart Attire. Open to everyone. Tickets £45 per person or £420 for a table off 10. See Page 13

Call Fundraising for further details on 0116 2318431.

2nd SICUL event at Space Centre to celebrate 25th Anniversary of the Hospice.

Tickets £25 includes food, drink & entertainment.

10th Leicester Marathon around the City Centre and surrounding area.. Also half marathon and relay challenge.

6th LOROS Annual Fireworks Event at Mallory Park Call Fundraising for further details on 0116 2318431

5th Light up a Life Service at the Hospice.

27th Winter Walk – Houghton on the Hill to Keyham and return. 5-mile sponsored walk across fields.

29th Festive Fun Quiz at Mountsorrel WMC, Leicester Road, Mountsorrel. 7.30pm for 8pm start.

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DMU Where’s Wally and Fun RunWith 70 people taking part, most in fancy dress, the De Montfort University Students’ Union raised £300 from a Where’s Wally Fun Event. Amy Evans, the Vice President Students Activities Officer at DMU, said: “Everyone seemed to have a really good time although I’m shattered now as it’s been a very busy weekend!”

The DMU Fun Run and additional support for LOROS raised £963.

Join LOROS for an adrenalin filled White Water Rafting Experience. Compete to win against other teams at the National Water Sports Centre, Holme Pierrepont Course in Nottingham. Bring your friends and family along to watch and cheer you on!

If you’re looking for adventure then this might just be the excitement you are looking for! It will not cost the earth at only £125 per person for a team of 8.

Give Nancy in Fundraising a call today on 0116 2318431 to organise a date for your challenge. Dates available throughout the year.

Nancy Taylor, LOROS Fundraiser, is pictured holding the “Make it Happen” Award received from Ragdale Hall and The Melton Times. Pictured here with Nancy are Co-Owner of Ragdale Hall Michael Isaacs, Ragdale Hall Director David Hamdorff, Editor of the Melton Times Michael Cooke, and Olympic Swimmers Liam Tancock & Caitlin McClatchey. The Make it Happen awards attracted 36 applications which requested an amazing £26,610 from the community chest and

“Make it Happen” Awards at Ragdale Hall

DO YOU FANCY MAKINGA HUGE SPLASH FOR CHARITY IN 2010?

gave the judges something of a headache! LOROS was given an award for £500. Ragdale Hall also awarded LOROS with £350 from their Country Club Night. Ragdale Hall said: “As a large local employer we recognise the work LOROS does and know that it touches all sectors of the local population. We prefer to support local charities and our staff are keen to support LOROS as many of them know people who have benefited from the wonderful care offered.”

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LOROS, the Leicestershire and Rutland Hospice, invites you to put your best foot forward on our Twilight Walk. Join hundreds of fundraisers for an action packed evening, walking 7km to raise money forLOROS. So... dust off those boots and trainers, grab the kids, friends and family and step up to the challenge.

If you think you can make a difference, PLEASE DO and Join us on the sponsored Twilight Walk!!

• Open to all!

• Family fun, party atmosphere & lots of attractions

• Alan "The Birch" Birchenall will be making an appearance alongside other sporting heroes

• Stunt Motorbike Display

• Free bacon rolls when you cross the finishing line

Starting At Leicester City Football Ground...

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Community Project AwardHazel Banks has been awarded £500 from RSA (Royal and Sun Alliance Insurance Companies) in recognition of 14 years of voluntary work at LOROS, which has bought two wheelchairs.

Lions Pride£2,500 was raised jointly by Leicester Charnwood and Thurnby Lions Clubs from their annual golf day.

Pumpkin Harvest Reaps PlentyColeorton’s 6th Annual Pumpkin & Harvest Festival in memory of Adele Siccama, held at the Kings Arms pub, raised £590.

Organ Concert with Nicolas MartinRod Lines organised a Concert Evening with Nicolas Martin on organ at The Palace, Ibstock, raising £1,100.

Trevor’s Stationery StallsTrevor Burbidge (pictured with Vi Kesby) of Farmway, Braunstone raised £1,000 from the sale of cards, pictures and stationery items.

New Year’s Party ContributionA New Year’s Party, organised by Girnara Soni Samaj UK, raised £831 for LOROS. Pictured: Shashi Raniga, Viral Pala, Nilesh Lodhia, Ashwin Vaitha, fundraising organiser, Bihesh Pala, at Alankar Jewellers, Taraben Jogia and thanks to Deepak Raniga.

Come Dine With Me WinnersLee and Lisa Kingston took part and won a charity Come Dine With Me evening and donated their winnings to LOROS in memory of their father, Jack Kingston. Lisa and Lee are pictured on the outside of friends, Sue Carter, Nicola Fowkes and Helen Aken.

Wigston Support GroupMembers of the LOROS Wigston Support Group presented their fundraising total of £2,928 to Chief Executive, Simon Proffitt. Anyone wishing to join a group or form their own group in their area, please contact Adrian Walker on 0116 2318431.

Smooth FundraisersCustomers, staff, friends and associates from the White Horse Pub, Desford, organised a ‘Christmas Shave Off’. Beard growers Colin Stacey, Lee Holden and Landlord Terry Willars were sponsored to grow their facial follicles over the festive period. A hairsplitting £2,765 was raised for patient care at the Hospice.

Varsity GroupMr. R.J. Holners of the Varsity Group presented £137 to LOROS.

Lisa and Paul Goddard Raise £700 for MumLisa and Paul raised £700 in memory of Lisa’s mum, Rosie Palfreyman.

Doubling Up LunchLadies of Leicester Forest East Tennis Club organised their 8th annual ‘Doubles Tournament and Lunch’, which ‘smashed’ previous fundraising targets to ‘volley an ace’ £1,000. New balls please!

Walkers Snack Foods£1,000 was presented from the fundraising efforts of staff at Walkers Snack Foods. A further cheque of £100 was later donated

Club Captain CharityAndy Pickford of Glen Gorse Golf Club donated £1,830 to LOROS as part of his Captaincy year.

£6,000 Cheque From Market Harborough Support GroupLOROS were presented with a cheque for £6,000 at the Market Harborough Support Group Dinner on Friday January 29th. As usual, Margaret and her team did a great job.

New Year’s Eve Party£1,017 was raised by the Barrow upon Soar Community Association from their New Year’s Eve Party Disco.

Glenfield Hospital£17 was raised from the Education Centre Staff at Glenfield Hospital. They decided in 2009 not to send Christmas cards to each other in the department but instead to donate all of the money to LOROS.

Fashion ShowMr Jones presents £1,180 raised from a Fashion Show his daughter Mel Sprasson organised.

Presentation From Johnson Family£2,200 was presented to LOROS Sister, Sue Moody, by the Johnson family, in-memory of Pauline Johnson. Support from GE Sensing most appreciated.

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Max’s Rutland Water Bike RideMax (pictured) raised £255 from a bike ride he did in aid of LOROS.

Perfect Pyjama Pamper PartyCathy Bown Associates raised £200 from their perfect pyjama pamper party.

Local Author Roger Amadis Donates all Proceeds to LOROSTo purchase the book, please call Fundraising on 0116 2318431.

Kelly’s Big Skydive Adventure!I loved every minute of my skydive and would do it all over again! I raised £444 with another £250 kindly donated by my company RBS and their cash back scheme. The staff at Langar Airfield were amazing!

Pulling Pints not Crackers!Instead of sending Christmas cards LOROS Snack Bar Volunteer, Graham Cooke, raised £113 serving friends and neighbours at his mobile bar, supported by Everards Brewery.

Dave’s Birthday ConcertTo celebrate his 60th birthday Dave Bown organised a concert for LOROS, raising £380. Performers included the Huncote Amateur Theatrical Society, Anstey Players, the Crazy Crotchets and The Microns.

Table Top a GrandMembers of De Montfort Round Table present LOROS Senior Fundraiser, Adrian Walker, with £1,000.

80 Year’s Young George’s WalkGeorge Bains, took part in the first of what will be a regular walk to celebrate his health and fitness throughout his 80’s. George completed 11 miles at Bradgate Park and has raised over £1,300 so far.

Newfoundpool Band NightGeoff and Lynn Snee raised £315 from a Band Night at Newfoundpool WMC.

Dance for TerenceMarket Harborough Conservative Club organised a Band Night and raffle in memory of committee member, Terence Gubbins, raising £1,139.

City Supporters CelebrateGrandfather Bob Betteley and grandson Tristan Ward celebrate winning a signed Leicester City shirt in a raffle at the Hospice.

Mince Pies a Stylish SnipStaff at Step in Style Hair and Beauty Salon, Whetstone made and sold 80 dozen mince pies making £203 for LOROS.

Hathern Band’s Barclays BoostBarclays Bank £ for £ matched funding, boosted the takings at the Band’s Annual Concert to £2,145.

Ward 31Sister Wendy Patrick and Tina Ward, of Leicester General Hospital’s Ward 31, presenting a Christmas Hamper to Rupal Patel LOROS. Lyn Foord Sanders, a patient at Ward 31, kindly donated the hamper.

Coach Company CashWigston based coach company, Woods, raised £1,067 from their fun Open Day.

Wyggeston’s Resident Raisers Residents at Hinckley Road’s Wyggeston Hospital raised £281 from their Autumn and Spring Fairs. Pictured with Adrian Walker are residents Kathleen Edwards, Ann Peel, Ann Vaughan and Joan Saddington.Steve Walsh Presents Cheque

Walshy presented a cheque for £100 on behalf of The Wheel Inn, Rearsby from their Boxing Day Tug of War. A Bollywood Night was held at the pub to mark the occasion.

Swithland ShowThe Swithland Flower and Vegetable Show, held by the Swithland and Church Men’s Club, raised £1,300 for LOROS. Pictured are Sue and John Coolidge of the Griffin Inn.

Asma Rahman Bike RideAsma Rahman held a sponsored Bike Ride at Bannatynes Health Club and raised £980, in memory of her sister Zerina Hingora. Asma wanted to do something to thank LOROS.

Cake StallMaisie, Jessica and Emily Boorman raised almost £50 from a cake stall in aid of LOROS.

A huge thankyou to all oursupporters.

Regrettably we cannot show all the events and presentations.

JOIN SUE, YOU CANMAKE A DIFFERENCE

When the LOROS Shops Warehouse moved to Station Road, Glenfield, in the Spring of 2003, we launched an appeal for voluntary helpers to sort and process the many donations that supply our charity’s shops.

In December 2003, a Glenfield resident, Sue Jones, joined the team and has been giving her time and enthusiasm two mornings a week ever since. She quickly found out how interesting and personally satisfying her tasks each morning were. She felt a sense of being able to help others as well as making many new friends amongst the team. Sue was awarded the LOROS five year long service badge in 2008 with the sincere thanks from everyone at LOROS.

Our Charity’s Shops require additional help to staff new stores at 63 Market Place, Leicester and 31 Devonshire Square, Loughborough. A number of our existing stores urgently require extra voluntary team members, including our shops in Market Harborough, Melton Mowbray, Coalville, Wigston and 92 Narborough Road, Leicester.

There are chances to work behind the scenes or on the shop floor itself. If you would like to help LOROS by giving a morning or afternoon a week please phone 0116 2313666.

MARKET PLACE, LEICESTERFor a number of years, our Charity has wanted to open a Fundraising Store in Leicester City Centre. Now, thanks to the kindness and generosity of locally based national retailer Shoezone, we opened a wonderful new shop situated at 63 Market Place, Leicester, in January 2010.

We stock a full range of quality women’s, men’s and children’s clothing, interesting and useful household items, bric-a-brac, a wide ranging book department and gifts for every occasion.

TOP SHOP FOR CHILDREN IN LOUGHBOROUGHLOROS has opened an exciting new venture in Devonshire Square, Loughborough called ‘Top Kids’. A unique charity shop, stocking children’s clothing for every age, interesting and educational toys, books to learn from, read, or to enjoy as you get older and all types of equipment. This fun store opened at the end of January.

A BETTER BIRSTALLTwenty years ago, in the summer of 1990, our charity opened a fundraising store in Birstall. Straight away, LOROS had enthusiastic support from local people and our shop was quickly filled with stock donations and very importantly, a large number of local people became voluntary helpers, staffing what has become a busy, thriving shop.

In September 2009, the store underwent a major refit; its first in many years, which included the installation of a modern shop front and laminate floor. This created more shop floor space and a better environment for our voluntary helpers and customers, resulting in increased income to our charity.

Pictured are Leicester City FC players, Wayne Brown and Conrad Logan, officially opening the store in November 2009.

GREAT AT GLENFIELDLast summer saw the opening of our new shop and donation drop off point at Station Road, Glenfield, which offers a great selection of bric-a-brac, children’s, men’s and ladies clothes, books and greeting cards. The shop is open Monday to Friday and is staffed entirely by our volunteer team. If you want to pick up a bargain, please call in.

PUT US IN A SPIN!Please look in your attic! Our LOROS Media Store (255 Uppingham Road, Leicester) and Bookshop (85 Queens Road, Leicester) both have thriving Vinyl Record Departments which we are struggling to keep fully stocked. If you have any 1960’s/70’s/80’s vinyl LP’s that you are able to donate to LOROS, please take them into any LOROS shop.

Find out more information on your nearest LOROS shop at www.loros.co.uk

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Pearson’s Staff Show Peddle PowerIt’s November. England prepare to face up to the might of Brazil in Qatar. West Bromwich Albion, fresh from their 2-1 victory over Leicester City, shape up for a stereotypical footballers’ break in La Manga. Yet whilst Messrs Fryatt, Hobbs and Oakley remain in Autumnal Leicester, Nigel Pearson, along with 21 members of his backroom staff travel to Newcastle to begin a two-day coast-to-coast cycle, via Route 72, to Carlisle for LOROS. Soar Magazine, via taxi, train and on foot, caught up with our famous football club as they reached Carlisle and discussed what LOROS meant to them…

“It was 25 years ago that my involvement

with LOROS started and never in my wildest dreams did I believe that we would be able to do something like this.”

Club Ambassador and 1970s football icon, Alan Birchenall, is synonymous with charity work across Leicestershire.

“The event was totally different to the charity work that I’ve done in the past. Initiated by Nigel, all of the backroom staff have played their part.”

The team raised over £4,000 for LOROS, through their collective efforts. However, it would be impossible to put a value on the exposure gained, the importance of which was highlighted by Manager, Nigel Pearson.

“LOROS provides a wonderful support mechanism and we are delighted to have been able to do something for them and to raise awareness of their work.”

The launch for the event was held at Graham Goode Racing on Lutterworth

Road, who donated the use of their bicycles. Thanks must go to Grand Prix Scooters, Boston Road, Leicester, who donated the use of one of their vehicles for Club Chef, Gary Payne.

Joint Assistant Manager, Craig Shakespeare, was unequivocal in his praise of LOROS.

“We get on with our day-to-day jobs and sometimes, unknowingly, forget the value of organisations like LOROS. To give something back is very rewarding for us and hopefully LOROS will reap the benefits.”

The team togetherness is something that Academy Manager, Jon Rudkin was proud of.

“We have gained a great deal in terms of personal satisfaction. The atmosphere, throughout, was tremendous.”

Adapted from Soar Magazine

CITY LINKUP A GREAT RESULTLeicester City’s linkup with LOROS has been a great boost to our charity’s profile, helping to raise exposure and awareness all over Leicestershire and Rutland.

LOROS is proud to be named as the official charity of the club and have our name on for The Foxes’ away shirt, which has appeared at grounds all over the country and live on Sky Sports.

As part of the ongoing relationship, the club donated the use of a matchday hospitality box, which has enabled families to enjoy a day out and experience the atmosphere of the Walkers Stadium. The box has also been used for auctions and prizes.

The linkup has also seen City legend Alan Birchenall MBE become a LOROS Patron in August last year. Alan has since visited patients at the Hospice and alongside the Manager Nigel Pearson and his staff, showed his support during the Newcastle to Carlisle Bike Ride.

Diane Morris, Fundraising Manager for LOROS, is delighted with the charity’s link up with Leicester City Football Club and really appreciates the involvement of the club’s staff.

“It’s fantastic really. In our wildest dreams we

couldn’t have expected the relationship and the partnership with the Football Club to have taken off in the way it has.

“It’s not just Nigel Pearson and Alan Birchenall that have helped out. The players have been to our shops too. Matt Oakley got behind our Lunch for LOROS appeal and we’ve had shop competitions with the winners going to the Bristol City game as guests of the Club and enjoying hospitality. So Leicester City have been very generous.

“Being involved with the Football Club, which is the heart of the City has helped raise our profile and the City as a whole has got more involved with the charity. One of the main things we wanted from the relationship was for people to be aware of the wonderful work we do and the vast range of services we provide.”

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27 Ace Tennis YearsThe LOROS Ladies Tennis League was started back in 1982 by Virginia Dowley from the Market Harborough Tennis Group and soon grew, with many local clubs participating. Judith Measom set up the Oadby Club and 23 years later the league is still going, with 130 ladies playing tennis in nine leagues from May through to October.

The 2009 league raised a record £2,224 for the year and it continues to go from strength

TAKE THE PLUNGE WITH A TANDEM SKYDIVEYou’ll experience the ultimate thrill of free falling at 120mph after jumping from an aircraft. Then enjoy a long high-performance canopy ride with your trained instructor, until you land back on two feet. Choose a day you want to jump or join the One BIG Skydive on May 16th, 2010 at Langar Airfield, Nottingham. If you would rather join a static line jump we can also organise this for you.

Raise a minimum sponsorship amount of £400 for you to jump for free, and in turn

Wonder WomenBusinesswomen from all over Leicestershire will be swapping the office for the rugby pitch on June 6th to take part in a 5k ‘I do it for LOROS !’ fun run at Leicester Tigers’ Welford Road ground next summer.

The fun run has been launched by Charlotte Thompson, a 37-year-old Personal Trainer from Leicestershire who famously

ran five marathons in five days in April this year, including the London Marathon, to raise money for LOROS.

Charlotte’s running exploits have helped to bring together a network of successful local women, including Saffron Garratt, the Senior Business Manager for Natwest, Liz Foxwell Canning a Business Link Adviser and Marisa Spiteri, the Corporate Fundraiser for LOROS who have all helped make the event possible.

The run is available to females of all ages and abilities and will take place from 10am until 3pm with 100 ladies invited to start the run every hour on the hour.

For more information or to register for the run please visit www.loros.co.uk/idoit or call Marisa at LOROS for more information Tel: 01162 2318431.

LOROS will receive a minimum donation of at least £170. In addition to this, every extra £1 that you raise over the minimum comes straight to LOROS. Availability is ongoing throughout the year both midweek and weekends. Send a £60 deposit today to secure your place! To take part in the One Big Skydive Event Skydiving event on May 16th please call Nancy Taylor in Fundraising on 0116 2318431.

to strength.Each ladies doubles team taking part in the league pays £10 per person, per year, playing six

matches within their group. All teams are seeded to ensure the matches are enjoyable for all players, no matter what their standard.

Judith Measom, said: “It’s great to support such a fabulous charity by having fun. The ladies really enjoy taking part and I would like to thank them for supporting me over the years. Special thanks go to Alan and Christine Driver for their administrative help, without which I could not manage to keep the league going.”

Any ladies who enjoy tennis and would like to take part should contact Judith on 0116 2791509.

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Anniversary American Football BowlThe Leicester Falcons American Football team have joined forces with LOROS to stage a spectacular American Football Event in aid of the Hospice.

Building on their 2009 Championship success, The Falcons will host one of their home BAFL Division 1 Fixtures at Leicester Tigers, Welford Road ground against one of their divisional rivals.

We are also hoping to get support from past, present and future Tigers players and maybe even entice them to kit up for us, with Freddie Tuilagi already agreeing.

There will also be live music from local artists, cheerleaders and a youth tournament hosted by the newly formed Falcons Youth Programme. The day will be rounded off with an after party with comedian at the Highlight Comedy Club on Granby Road with a buffet and special guest Q&A session.

Guy Kersey, President of the Falcons, said: “Working in partnership with LOROS will make this event a tremendous success and we are keen to support such a worthy charity and do our part to raise as much money as possible.”

ONE BIG BIKE RIDE 2010!The LOROS One Big Bike Ride event takes place again on Sunday May 16th 2010. We hope that people will come out in force to join the ride at Rutland Water. Hundreds of cyclists are needed to raise funds towards the provision of palliative care for terminally-ill patients in Leicestershire and Rutland.

Over £8,000 has been raised in the event’s first year and for 2010 we hope you will get on your bikes and join in with one of the three rides to start and finish at Rutland Water’s Whitwell Car Park. Riders can choose a 7, 18 or 25 mile off road leisure cycle ride for all ages and abilities. The 18 and 25 mile routes start at 9.30am and the 7 mile ride starts at 10.30am.

Entertainment includes Cycle Magic’s Penny Farthing bike. There will be prizes for those in fancy dress, the more creative the better! So, come along for a good day out whilst supporting LOROS!

Once registered, you can start asking friends

and family for sponsorship and set up your own Justgiving page to get sponsored straight away. Remember to inform your sponsors about Gift Aid, as for every pound donated we can claim 28p extra from the Government, at no extra cost.

To take part, contact the Fundraising Department on 0116 2318431 and a registration form will be sent out to you. Return the form with your registration fee (Adults £5, Children £2 and Family £10) and we will send you a sponsorship pack so that you can start your fundraising straight away.

All participants will receive a free reusable goodie bag on the day and a medal on completion. Freddie Fyffe will officially open the ride with a special guest.

Fitness in Schools was set up in 2003 by Brian Hookway, who wanted to recognise and promote the vital services LOROS provides, by making a regular financial contribution. Brian has put his FA and SAQ qualifications and experience to good use by devising a fitness programme to personally deliver to schools and colleges, throughout the Midlands.

These events have been the ‘vehicle’, for enjoyment and have complemented the academic curriculum by improving the health, physical and mental fitness and general wellbeing of the young participants, whilst generating much needed funds for both their school/college and LOROS.

Any interested parties should contact Brian on 07878757503 to secure an event at their school or college. Brian would like to offer his sincere thanks to the Leicestershire and Rutland Schools for their continued support.

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Nancy Taylor, LOROS Fundraiser, said: “We are thrilled to have the support of the Leicester Falcons. The event is one of many 25th Anniversary events that LOROS are hosting

throughout the year. Please come and support the Leicester Falcons on June 5th. Please call for further details and to book your ticket for both events.”

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LONDON TO PARIS CYCLE RIDEIn September 2009, Pete Adcock, Frank Ward and Tony Findley cycled from London to Paris. They all had different reasons, but were united in their aim to raise money for LOROS.

Tony’s wife Fay and Pete’s partner Val helped out, organising a series of fundraising events including a Robbie Williams Tribute Night and Well-Being Fair.

Their respective employees, Everards Brewery, RBS and Caterpillar also helped with donations. At the start of 2009, the aim was to raise £3,750 for LOROS but they have collected three times that, with an amazing total of £12,604.

If you fancy taking part in the 2010 London to Paris Bike Ride there are many dates available, including 12th - 17th May, 26th - 30th May, 2nd - 6th June, 14th - 18th July 2010. There is a £99 deposit and £1,300 in minimum sponsorship to raise. Please give Nancy Taylor, Fundraiser, a call on 0116 23 18 431 to take part.

SNOOKER STAR SELBY PROUD TO BE PATRONSnooker star Mark Selby, also known as the Jester from Leicester, became a LOROS Patron in November last year.

Mark won his second Masters title in January after beating Ronnie O’Sullivan in a nail-biting final and follows in the footsteps of fellow city sports stars Martin Johnson, Alan Birchenall and Ali Mauchlen as a Patron to the charity.

Mark’s father, David, was diagnosed with lung cancer in September 1999 and died a month later, aged 63, spending the last few weeks of his life at LOROS.

Selby has previously spoken to the Leicester Mercury about his father’s care at LOROS.

“He was diagnosed in September and by October he passed away, so it was really quick. With me being so young as well, I didn’t really know what was going on and it was quite difficult to cope.”

Selby, 26, who grew up in New Parks, said the facilities at the Hospice were “fantastic” and staff did everything possible to make his father comfortable.

“It’s a great place. All the staff were so helpful. If you have a family member there then that’s obviously not a good thing but I have some happy memories of the time as well.

“When I used to go there it was obvious Dad was a lot more comfortable there than at home. It was just me and my Brother and we couldn’t be there all the time.”

Leicester City fan Mark said he was honoured to be chosen as a Patron for the charity, which cares for 2,500 patients and their families each year.

“It’s such a big thing, especially with me being so young, to be involved with something with the likes of Martin Johnson and Alan Birchenall. With it being a Leicester based charity as well, it’s great to be involved in. Whatever I can do to help LOROS, I will be more than happy to do.”

Another cyclist who took part in the London to Paris Ride was Joe Wykes who put his experience into words...Outside the hotel at 6.30am, ready for the briefing and to carry out final checks on their cycles, I was trying to recall all the advice I had been given and to not to start too fast, as I had a long way to go, 95 miles on the first day!

Apart from the hills, the views were brilliant. Cycling through France and the quiet little villages that seemed almost devoid of life, one could get the impression the country was closed for business.

Eventually, we arrived at a park off Charles de Gaulle Street, ready for the big procession up to the Arc de Triomphe, down the Champs Elysees and to the Eiffel Tower.

Around the Arc de Triomphe we were told to stick together as a group, to ignore the traffic lights and the traffic would stop for us. Amazingly, it did. We arrived under the Eiffel Tower in what was a terrific party atmosphere. The French Rugby Cup Final was on and the supporters were in their colours singing and chanting.

Photo courtesy of Leicester Mercury

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