A St Mary’s Hospice supporter is planning to complete a sky-dive for the charity — at the age of 81. Bridget Chaplin has signed up for the sky-dive, which is scheduled to take place in July at Cark airfield. She started supporting the hospice nearly 20 years ago, after her husband, David, spent his final …
We had the privilege of welcoming the new High Sheriff of Cumbria, Sam Scott, before she embarked on her journey of walking the Cumbria Way and visiting various charities and community groups. Alongside Ulverston’s Deputy Mayor Jackie Drake and Laura Southern, Sam had the opportunity to meet our staff and patients and learn about our …
We would like to take a moment to shine a spotlight on another one of the schools taking part in this year’s Battle To Succeed programme: We are so excited to present the amazing pieces of furniture made by George Hastwell School students as part of our entrepreneurial Battle to Succeed initiative! They are taking …
The warm embrace of a loved one is always comforting. The solace of a cuddle is especially important for those in the final hours or days of their lives. Thanks to a brand-new ‘cuddle-bed’ patients at St Mary’s Hospice have the opportunity to experience such an embrace. The bed boasts all the clinically vital features …
We had an incredible time at Barrow Re:Love Shop’s fashion show! Volunteers from all backgrounds, and mainly over 60, came together to support Barrow, charity, and each other. The atmosphere was electric and the response from the town centre was overwhelmingly positive. We would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work and dedication …
Are you or someone you know affected by dementia? The Memory Lane Cafe at The Marchesi Centre Windermere provides a supportive and safe space for those affected to socialise, share stories and connect with others on similar journeys. Supported by St Mary’s Hospice, the cafe will be running monthly from Thursday 27th April 1.30-3.30pm. To …
We would like to take a moment to shine a spotlight on one of the schools taking part in this year’s Battle To Succeed programme. Six groups at Furness Academy are working hard on devising and implementing various fundraising initiatives, using the £30 seed funding from their corporate partner Ørsted. These ideas include selling Lego …
St Mary’s Hospice’s gardening club meets every Tuesday 10am to 12pm, from 4th April through to September. The Forget Me Not gardening club is for anyone bereaved or facing bereavement to come along, chat, learn new gardening skills, have a cuppa or simply just be. The club is run by the Family and Bereavement Support …
Throughout November and December, Team Grasmere (Grasmere WI and friends) successfully set and smashed their own squatting challenge to raise funds for St Mary’s Hospice. Tog ether, over 50 squatters each achieved an impressive 50 squats a day. Team Grasmere has raised over £2,500 for St Mary’s Hospice through this challenge while working out in …
Thursday 23rd March 2023 is the third UK National Day of Reflection. This unique day is an opportunity to remember our loved ones who’ve died, support people that are grieving, and connect with each other. This year Marie Curie is asking organisations to come together and create a Wall of Reflection. The walls will be …
