| 2011 |
| Come
Dine @ Mine October 2011 |
Raj
Durbar’s
Indian Cuisine in Haslingden kindly donated a meal
for four as a prize for our
Come Dine @ Mine event held in
October. The event was a great success and we would
like to thank
Jimmy of Raj Durbar for his kindness.
Here is a
photo of our lucky winners. |
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| Summer
Ball July 2011 |
| The
compere for the evening was sports commentator,
Jim Rosenthal with fabulous entertainment and a
4 course meal including auction, special prize
draw and raffle. for photographs click here |
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| 2010 |
| Rossendale
Woman Of The Year 2010 |
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| COMMUNITY
Champion José Walker was
crowned Rossendale Woman of the Year at Rossendale
Hospice’s annual award ceremony held at Nino’s
Restaurant in Rawtenstall on December 3rd 2010.
for full story, please click here |
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| Charity Ball
2010 |
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Guests
included Sophie Conran, Phil
Neville, Sir David Trippier and Lady
Ruth, Jake Berry, MP
for Rossendale and Darwen with Andy Peebles (Smooth
fm) compering and Neville Neville as
auctioneer.
The event was a huge success and generated an
overwhelming £50,000.00!!!!
for photographs click here
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| Jane
Tomlinson Pennine Lancashire 10K Run |
| The
event was a huge success with over 2000 entrants
- see full report here |
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| Helmshore
Farmers Market |
| Its
hats off to the organisers of Helmshore
Farmers Market who on Easter Sunday
presented Hospice volunteers with a handsome
donation of £500.00. |
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| Rachel
Holt of J&R Holt Butchers, Organiser Billy
Page and Hospice Volunteers; Ann
Steele, Mona Alderson, Pat Haworth & Val Hindle |
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| The
monthly market traders have generously invited
Rossendale Hospice, amongst other local charities,
to take advantage of a free pitch to raise awareness
and fundraise for their cause. Hospice volunteers
used the stall to generate funds by organising
a bumper tombola which raised £178. |
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| 2009 |
| Jimmy
Eaton's Charity Christmas Ball 2009 |
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| Jimmy
Eaton’s annual Christmas party
is a must attend event for many and 2009 was
no exception. With thanks to Jimmy, everyone
who provided raffle and auction prizes and everyone
who attended the event raised a staggering £5300. |
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| Clogs
on the Cobbles |
|
Rawtenstall
Clogs on the Cobbles Event held on Sunday 13th
December 2009
was enjoyed by all. Opera singer
Sean Ruane officially opened the event whilst the
Britannia Coconutters, Rossendale
Radio, numerous
bands and carol singers ensured that the crowds
were entertained throughout the day.
Rossendale
Hospice organised a Santa’s grotto to add
some true Christmas magic. Rossendale Council and
businesses are hoping to make this event an annual
attraction.
Fundraising Manager (and Chief Elf) Sam
Morris commented “The day had
a wonderful Christmassy atmosphere and we are
most grateful to the Council
for choosing us as the beneficiary of the event, James
Tricket & Sons Insurance for letting
us transform their office into a Santa’s
grotto. We would also like to thank Vicki
Calland at Musbury Fabrics for her assistance in creating
such a fabulous grotto, Patricia’s
Floral Fair for loaning us a Christmas tree and Asda for
providing some of the presents.
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| Rossendale
Woman Of The Year 2009 |
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Presented
at the annual Ladies Luncheon, held at Nino’s
Restaurant on 3rd December, this
year’s winner was North West Ambulance volunteer Dawn
Taylor.
for full report, please click here |
| Anthony
Donlon Completes Great North Run |
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| Self
employed builder Anthony Donlon from
Langho, recently participated in the Grt North
Run to raise money
for Rossendale Hospice.
Anthony proudly comments “I have always
wanted to take part in the Gt North Run and knowing
that I could support the work of a worthy charity
really appealed to me. The atmosphere at the
Gt North Run was fantastic - I can understand
why it is Britain’s most popular marathon.
Thousands of people lined the streets to cheer
runners on and I also shook hands with Sting and ran besides Gordon
Ramsey! I completed the
13 mile marathon in 1hour 40 minutes and raised £350.00 for
Rossendale Hospice – thank you to everyone
who sponsored me”.
If
you would like to take part in the 2010 Gt
North Run on behalf of Rossendale Hospice,
please
call 01706 240081 or
email: fundraising@rossendalehospice.org
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| Brian
Whyment Sponsored Walk |
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| Brian
Whyment (a former Day Therapy patient)
organised a sponsored walk around Clowbridge reservoir
on
Saturday 22nd
August 2009, which to date has raised in
excess of £2000! Hospice
Manager Irene
Smith remarked “Brian’s
courage and determination to raise funds on behalf
or Rossendale Hospice are an inspiration to many,
including his friends and fellow patients who
have joined him in this sponsored event. It
was Brian’s wish to use some of the
funds raised to buy a bingo machine which will
provide many hours entertainment for patients.
As a result of the publicity a bingo machine
has been kindly donated by ‘The Flowers’ pub
in Bacup. A big thank you
from all at the Hospice to Brian for arranging
this
event and to everyone who
is supporting either by walking on the day, or
who has sponsored the group – your kindness,
support and generosity will be of great benefit
to many.”
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| Happy
Birthday Beauty Culture! |
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| Beauty
Culture in Bacup celebrated eighteen years of trading
this month. Clients were asked to participate in
a quiz at just £1 a go, with the chance of
winning some great prizes. The open day on Saturday
4th July was a chance for everyone to see demonstrations
of beauty treatments and holistic therapies. The
event raised £202.84. |
| English
Civil War Re-enactment |
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Winfields
Outdoor Megastore in Haslingden hosted an English
Civil War Re-enactment on Saturday 20th & Sunday
21st June 2009, staged by the Lancashire
Militia.
The car park was transformed into a battlefield
and Living History Camp. |
Normally the Lancashire
Militia charge an entrance fee to the Living
History Camp, but as all their expenses were
covered courtesy of Winfields people were encourage
to give donations to the hospice.
Fundraising
Manager Sam Morris says “We
are delighted Winfields invited
us to hold a collection at the store, which
generated £485.48 for the hospice funds. Winfields has supported
the hospice for many years and we are most
appreciative for the support; Mr
Winfield,
all the staff and customers show to our fundraising
activities”. |
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| The
Heights of Snowdon |
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| Steven
Kelly and Andrew Heath scaled
the heights of Snowdon (the
largest mountain in Wales) on 4th July 2009. The
duo braved awful weather conditions for 5 hours,
trekked nine miles, and climbed 3560ft to raise
money for us. Steven and Andrew informed
everyone of their challenge via facebook and sent
an e-mail
asking family, friends and work colleagues to sponsor
them via JustGiving, (which meant they didn’t
have to handle any monies themselves).
Within one
week they have raised a staggering £869.60!!!
(including Gift Aid).
Steven said “My mum and gran regularly
visit the hospice and I really appreciate the
help and support they have received. I understand
that the hospice relies on voluntary donations
to continue to provide services like my mum and
gran have accessed and I wanted to do something
to help. The conditions were so terrible that
that we probably wouldn’t have done if
it wasn’t for the sponsorship that motivated
us, but I am so glad I did – it is a great
feeling knowing that I have helped make a difference”.
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| ‘Summer
Draw’ 2009 |
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Thank
you to everyone who participated in our ‘Summer
Draw’ 2009.
The winning tickets were drawn
on Wednesday 1st July 2009 by the Mayor
Joyce Thorn, Mini-mayor Joshua Proctor and Day Therapy patients.
The campaign was a huge success and generated £3306.00.
for Full Results click here>> |
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| Saddleworth
Beer Walk |
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| Matthew
Hayton and his ‘Superhero’ friends
took part in the Saddleworth Beer Walk on Saturday
6th June 2009. The ‘Superheroes’ alongside
2100 other people in fancy dress (all raising money
for various charities), endured eleven miles of
walking and a plentiful supply of beer on the way!
The ‘Superheroes’ had a great day,
but more importantly raised £84.13 for the
hospice funds |
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| Freemasons
Grand Charity |
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| The Rossendale
District of Freemasons has kindly supported
us once again by donating a magnificent £1000 from
their Grand Charity Account and look forward
to receiving another leaf on our ‘Giving
Tree’. |
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| 2008 |
| Jimmy
Eaton's Charity Christmas Ball |
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| Councillor Jimmy
Eaton and MP Janet Anderson present
a cheque to Rossendale Hospice. Each year Jimmy
organises a Charity Christmas Ball in aid of
the hospice. The 2008 Christmas ball raised
a wonderful £4500 and
following Jimmy’s magnificent efforts
he will be invited to have another leaf on
our ‘Giving Tree’. Sam Morris (Fundraising
Manager) says “We would also like to
thank everyone who donated raffle and auction
prices and attended the event for their support
and generosity”. |
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| Celebrity
Jailbreak 2008 - read
about it here: © Rossendale
Free Press |
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| more photos
and report here |
| Special Events Committee
Annual Ball 2008 |
|
Rossendale Hospice would like to thank the Special
Events Committee who once again organised a truly
magnificent Annual Ball.
This years "Crystal" theme
was truly dazzling with an overwhelming £53,000
raised. Guests enjoyed a superb dinner at Fence
Gate and were entertained into the early hours
by live band "the ‘Soulbrothers’ band.
A VIP package for four people at BBC Proms in the
Park received the highest bid in the auction, reaching
a wonderful £4200.
We also extend our utmost
appreciation to everyone who donated auction and
raffle prizes and to everyone who attended the
event |
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