The community of Beeston came out in force on Thursday, as Nottinghamshire Hospice opened its ninth and newest shop in Beeston. Located on Villa Street opposite Sainsbury’s, the grand opening was a joyful celebration of community spirit and support for hospice care. As a crowd gathered, the ribbon … [Read more...]
Crematorium raises £12K for hospice from metal recycling scheme
Bramcote Crematorium has donated £12,000 to Nottinghamshire Hospice, which was raised last year through the recycling of metal recovered during the cremation process. Each year the crematorium chooses a charity to benefit from a scheme in which artificial joints, dental implants, brass coffin … [Read more...]
Nottinghamshire hospices sign up to The Charity Shop Gift Card
Two Nottinghamshire charities are now accepting the first multi-retailer gift card that can be used exclusively in charity shops. Treetops Hospice provides respite and end of life care for adults in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire Hospice needs to raise nearly £3million to meet … [Read more...]
Wilford man runs virtual marathon for charity despite covid damaged lung
A man who suffered severe, lasting, lung damage through Covid is to run his first ever marathon in memory of his mum who received care from the hospice at the end of her life. Bryan Hucknall, 48, signed up to the challenge to support Nottinghamshire Hospice’s birthday appeal, launched this … [Read more...]
Folk fiesta brings in funds to help Nottinghamshire Hospice
A group of neighbours in Radcliffe on Trent put on a distanced street gig which raised £550 in donations for Nottinghamshire Hospice. Norman Randall, who plays guitar and Irish bouzouki as well as singing in Nottingham folk band Higgs Bo’sun, had the idea of putting on an event for charity … [Read more...]
Author Publishes debut novel despite devastating MND diagnosis
A Nottinghamshire author has published her debut novel despite being diagnosed with a debilitating progressive illness. Beverley Fairbanks, of Rushcliffe, learnt she had Motor Neurone Disease last April, which has affected her mobility and speech, but was determined to see her children’s … [Read more...]
New children’s book inspired by East Leake resident released to raise money for charity
Nottinghamshire Hospice supporter and patient Sam Perkins has starred in a children’s book aimed at helping young children understand disability. The book, featuring Sam, who has Motor Neurone Disease, and his young niece, is being sold to raise funds for the hospice and MND research. Lily and … [Read more...]
3 generations of family tackle 2.6 challenges in Grandma’s memory
Three generations of a Lowdham family have got behind the 2.6 challenge to support Nottinghamshire Hospice in memory of a much loved great-grandma. Jane Streeter galvanised her whole family to devise fun and creative ways of supporting the campaign. Between them they’ve raised a … [Read more...]