What the hospice means to me

When I found out my work experience was at St Mary’s Hospice part of me was nervous however the other part of me was really intrigued to find out more about the service and what it provides. Everyone is so welcoming at the hospice which makes it a much more happier place and it has …

Volunteering at the Orangery Cafe

I’ve been volunteering at the Orangery Cafe in St Mary’s Hospice for a year now and I honestly can’t believe how fast the year has been. Walking in on my first day I felt nervous and hesitant having a undeserving idea that the hospice would be overflowing with grief, despair and misery. I couldn’t have …

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance on visiting the Hospice

Coronavirus (COVID-19): Guidance on visiting the Hospice This guidance applies to everyone connected to St Mary’s Hospice: working, volunteering, visiting or attending hospice services, including at the Living Centre in Barrow in Furness. Whilst the risk to individuals remains low, we take the wellbeing of those using, or working or volunteering in the Hospice seriously …

Ramsdens launches change scheme to support local charities including St Mary’s

Ramsdens, the popular currency exchange provider and financial services business, has launched a new initiative to encourage shoppers to transform their unwanted and unused foreign currency into much needed funds for local charities. The Loose Change initiative will see each of Ramsdens’s 157 stores across the country introduce an unwanted currency collection point. Throughout the …

Claire’s Year of Hell for the Hospice

St Mary’s Hospice have some truly amazing supporters – but Claire Noble from Barrow is prepared to go to put herself though (some peoples’ idea of) hell in order to raise money for a cause close to her heart. In her own words, Claire shares her remarkable story here: “St Mary’s hospice is an awesome …

St Mary’s Autumn Raffle – we have a winner!

We are delighted to welcome the lucky winner of our annual Christmas raffle – James Benson from Barrow. Congratulations James, what a lovely surprise just before Christmas! James is pictured with St Mary’s Clare Shields who added: “Thank you to everyone who took part in our Autumn raffle and helped us raise vital funds our …