Disco Ball Fest Exciting News! Are you ready to kick off 2024 in style? Join us for the Largest Clubbercise Class at Disco Ball Fest in Barrow! 💃🌐 This fully inclusive event welcomes everyone, regardless of ability. Even if you prefer a seated option, we’ve got you covered with a dedicated area. Plus, there’s …
We are overjoyed to once again express our gratitude for the incredible turnout we had at our Light Up A Life Services this year. The services were truly touching and heartwarming, thanks to all the amazing attendees and performers. Your presence and involvement made it a special and unforgettable occasion as we honored and remembered …
Last week we welcomed Mimi, Ross and Christine from Vattenfall to the Hospice. Vattenfall have been working closely with us at the hospice in funding a Clinical Skills Lab so we can train our staff and the community in the most up to date practice for palliative care. Nikki, our Practice Educator, said “I’m really, …
This December the Rotary of Furness are hosting their Christmas Santa Dash in aid of St Mary’s Hospice and The Bay Hospitals Charity. This will be held at Barrow AFC along side the Barrow AFC Christmas Fayre on Sunday 10th Decemember. Register by Tuesday 5th December at www.barrowsantadash.org.uk
Spending time outdoors and close to nature can have a hugely positive effect on our wellbeing. So why not come and join us for a series of enjoyable, friendly outside sessions? These sessions are open to people with a diagnosis of Dementia and their carers/ family members. Our next session is Tuesday 31st October at …
Today is Marie’s day: “Always in our hearts and missed every day.” We would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to Ricky and his family for their incredible generosity. They have paid for a day of hospice care in loving memory of Marie, beloved wife, mam and adored nanny. On Marie’s birthday. Their act …
We are inviting our community to come along to our Compassionate Cafes. Lynsey Lawson, Compassionate Communities Team Lead: “At Our Compassionate Cafes, we are here to offer a comforting hand and a listening ear. Our cafes are warm, welcoming, and here to provide a safe space for anyone in our community who is experiencing loss.“ …
Spending time outdoors and close to nature can have a hugely positive effect on our wellbeing. So why not come and join us for a series of enjoyable, friendly outside sessions? These sessions are open to people with a diagnosis of Dementia and their carers/ family members. Session dates: Tuesday 10th October 1.30pm-3.30pm Gentle walk …
Staff from St Mary’s Hospice and supporters including Josh and a team from Sterling dared to brave the challenge of Born Survivor at the weekend. Tackling the 18 obstacles throughout a 5k or 10k course challengers endured 74 mph mud slides, fire jumps and mud pits amongst others, all whilst raising funds for St Mary’s …
This week our Compassionate Community Team had the opportunity to take part in a “No Barriers Here” workshop as part of their team planning day. No Barriers Here workshops offer an alternative approach to advanced care planning conversations about future care. It enables people the opportunity to think about and discuss their choices and wishes …
