InTouch Bury Hospice Newsletter – Autumn 2022

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Welcome

Welcome! In Touch is our regular newsletter which gives us the chance to let you know what’s happening at Bury Hospice, celebrate some of our amazing team, volunteers and local community champions and keep you up-to-date with ways in which you can help us raise much needed funds for the Hospice. As always I’d like to start with a big thank you. Bury Hospice costs £3.5m per year to run and we have to raise £3m of that ourselves. That’s a huge effort from so many people in our local community who offer their time, money and resources to contribute towards that massive

sum of money. My heartfelt thanks goes out to each and every one of you who has contributed in some way. If you are reading this and wondering how you can help then there’s lots of ways, many of which are highlighted throughout this newsletter. From donating your unwanted items to

Helen Lockwood Chief Executive

one of our charity shop, buying a lottery ticket, offering your time or skills as a volunteer or taking part in a fundraising event, the options are wide ranging. Just read on to find out more.

Helen Lockwood Chief Executive

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Welcome

Welcome! In Touch is our regular newsletter which gives us the chance to let you know what’s happening at Bury Hospice, celebrate some of our amazing team, volunteers and local community champions and keep you up-to-date with ways in which you can help us raise much needed funds for the Hospice. As always I’d like to start with a big thank you. Bury Hospice costs £3.5m per year to run and we have to raise £3m of that ourselves. That’s a huge effort from so many people in our local community who offer their time, money and resources to contribute towards that massive

sum of money. My heartfelt thanks goes out to each and every one of you who has contributed in some way. If you are reading this and wondering how you can help then there’s lots of ways, many of which are highlighted throughout this newsletter. From donating your unwanted items to

Helen Lockwood Chief Executive

one of our charity shop, buying a lottery ticket, offering your time or skills as a volunteer or taking part in a fundraising event, the options are wide ranging. Just read on to find out more.

Helen Lockwood Chief Executive

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Our Clinical Services

Our Clinical Services Inpatient Unit

The Inpatient Unit is a medical ward with highly trained staff. The Hospice has strengthened its team and is pleased to confirm Sarah Machin has now joined the Hospice as Director of Clinical Services. She will be supported by Nellie Savory who is our Inpatient Unit Clinical Lead and in addition, Dr Claire Dunne has joined as a speciality doctor and Paula McManus as a health care assistant. We provide a calm and caring environment for our patients and visitors. Our team of staff and volunteers are truly committed to ensuring everyone is treated with dignity, respect and compassion. Last year we cared for over 170 patients in our Inpatient Unit. Our Unit has been purpose built and offers single rooms. Each room has an en-suite shower room and a terrace with

its own view of the gardens. Patients are encouraged to bring items in to personalise their room and pets are welcome to visit. The Inpatient Unit is specialised and we take a holistic approach to a patient’s illness and also the wellbeing of their family. We take time identifying what a patient wants and needs and work with them and their family to do whatever we can to make it happen. As well as the medical side, we offer emotional and psychological support which helps people when they need it most.

medical care is that many believe they can’t register with a GP due to their lack of address. Having signed the Homeless Friendly Pledge, this enables us to be fully engaged with helping meet the needs of homeless people for palliative and end-of-life care. Bury Hospice is constantly evolving to meet demands and deliver our vision to ensure that it is sustainable and here to help patients and their loved ones for many years to come. Our ultimate goal is to open more bedrooms in our Inpatient Unit to support more people across Bury.

Homeless Friendly

Outreach Team

We are also proud to be a Homeless-Friendly Hospice and provide care for homeless people living with a life limiting illness. One of the reasons rough sleepers fail to get Bury Hospice Inpatient Unit nurses

As well as providing end-of-life care in our Inpatient Unit, Bury Hospice also looks after people in the community. Helping patients early in a life-limiting diagnosis is key to the success of the Hospice’s outreach service which was launched as a pilot scheme back in March 2019. Our outreach service has helped patients during the last few days of their life. Now, our team are getting involved much

Always at the heart of our community

earlier in their diagnosis and the team spend time with the patients and their families to signpost what help and other services are available and talk through the process of their illness so they know what to expect. Carole Langley, Outreach Team Leader said: “We want to understand the needs of our patients and also support the families because quite often they are under strain and really alone. “It is about empowering and supporting patients and families and educating them. We want to help people recognise and understand changes in their condition and help them know who they should contact. “If their choice is to remain at home, we want to support them to do that for as long as possible. We are getting involved much earlier than when the illness reaches crisis point and patients are being

rushed to hospital. It is not just about palliative care, it is about living well. “We provide care for our patients but there are so many other things we can help with. Some people are anxious about their illness or treatment, others are worried about bills and benefits and sometimes someone is just reassured that we are there.” One of the Hospice’s main goals is to extend our outreach service to seven days and implement a night sitting scheme and we will be starting pilot projects in the autumn to test this and hopefully this will show more people are being supported and helped by working in this way.

Complementary Therapy At the Hospice we offer complementary therapy to our patients and also their families.

Carole Langley Outreach Team Leader

Johanna Cohen, a former nurse on our Inpatient Unit runs this service and is passionate about the difference complementary therapy makes. We provide natural and supportive therapies that can be used alongside conventional medicines and treatment. Available therapies include Reflexology, Reiki, Indian Head Massage and Relaxation Therapy.

Christie Clinic

We host The Christie clinic in our Living Well Centre twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday as part of the Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT) Outreach service bringing treatment closer to home. SACT is the delivery of systemic anticancer therapy – this can be chemotherapy, immunotherapy, bisphosphonates or hormone treatment. » Carol Kennett Christie Clinic

Johanna Cohen Complementary Therapy

Our Clinical Services

Our Clinical Services Inpatient Unit

The Inpatient Unit is a medical ward with highly trained staff. The Hospice has strengthened its team and is pleased to confirm Sarah Machin has now joined the Hospice as Director of Clinical Services. She will be supported by Nellie Savory who is our Inpatient Unit Clinical Lead and in addition, Dr Claire Dunne has joined as a speciality doctor and Paula McManus as a health care assistant. We provide a calm and caring environment for our patients and visitors. Our team of staff and volunteers are truly committed to ensuring everyone is treated with dignity, respect and compassion. Last year we cared for over 170 patients in our Inpatient Unit. Our Unit has been purpose built and offers single rooms. Each room has an en-suite shower room and a terrace with

its own view of the gardens. Patients are encouraged to bring items in to personalise their room and pets are welcome to visit. The Inpatient Unit is specialised and we take a holistic approach to a patient’s illness and also the wellbeing of their family. We take time identifying what a patient wants and needs and work with them and their family to do whatever we can to make it happen. As well as the medical side, we offer emotional and psychological support which helps people when they need it most.

medical care is that many believe they can’t register with a GP due to their lack of address. Having signed the Homeless Friendly Pledge, this enables us to be fully engaged with helping meet the needs of homeless people for palliative and end-of-life care. Bury Hospice is constantly evolving to meet demands and deliver our vision to ensure that it is sustainable and here to help patients and their loved ones for many years to come. Our ultimate goal is to open more bedrooms in our Inpatient Unit to support more people across Bury.

Homeless Friendly

Outreach Team

We are also proud to be a Homeless-Friendly Hospice and provide care for homeless people living with a life limiting illness. One of the reasons rough sleepers fail to get Bury Hospice Inpatient Unit nurses

As well as providing end-of-life care in our Inpatient Unit, Bury Hospice also looks after people in the community. Helping patients early in a life-limiting diagnosis is key to the success of the Hospice’s outreach service which was launched as a pilot scheme back in March 2019. Our outreach service has helped patients during the last few days of their life. Now, our team are getting involved much

Always at the heart of our community

earlier in their diagnosis and the team spend time with the patients and their families to signpost what help and other services are available and talk through the process of their illness so they know what to expect. Carole Langley, Outreach Team Leader said: “We want to understand the needs of our patients and also support the families because quite often they are under strain and really alone. “It is about empowering and supporting patients and families and educating them. We want to help people recognise and understand changes in their condition and help them know who they should contact. “If their choice is to remain at home, we want to support them to do that for as long as possible. We are getting involved much earlier than when the illness reaches crisis point and patients are being

rushed to hospital. It is not just about palliative care, it is about living well. “We provide care for our patients but there are so many other things we can help with. Some people are anxious about their illness or treatment, others are worried about bills and benefits and sometimes someone is just reassured that we are there.” One of the Hospice’s main goals is to extend our outreach service to seven days and implement a night sitting scheme and we will be starting pilot projects in the autumn to test this and hopefully this will show more people are being supported and helped by working in this way.

Complementary Therapy At the Hospice we offer complementary therapy to our patients and also their families.

Carole Langley Outreach Team Leader

Johanna Cohen, a former nurse on our Inpatient Unit runs this service and is passionate about the difference complementary therapy makes. We provide natural and supportive therapies that can be used alongside conventional medicines and treatment. Available therapies include Reflexology, Reiki, Indian Head Massage and Relaxation Therapy.

Christie Clinic

We host The Christie clinic in our Living Well Centre twice a week, every Tuesday and Thursday as part of the Systemic Anti Cancer Therapy (SACT) Outreach service bringing treatment closer to home. SACT is the delivery of systemic anticancer therapy – this can be chemotherapy, immunotherapy, bisphosphonates or hormone treatment. » Carol Kennett Christie Clinic

Johanna Cohen Complementary Therapy

Our Clinical Services

Carol Kennett, aged 43 first got breast cancer in 2019. She had surgery and received a course of chemotherapy. On December 23rd 2021, Carol was diagnosed with breast cancer on the opposite side. Both primary cancers were diagnosed as rare triple negative breast cancers. Carol started her chemotherapy at The Christie before being referred to Bury Hospice to continue her treatment. Carol said: “The Christie Clinic at Bury Hospice has made an enormous difference to me. “Previously, I had to travel between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours, depending on the traffic to have my treatment at The Christie. Now it only takes me 10 minutes. It is not as stressful as having to travel to The Christie. It saves me a lot of time. I’m not panicking about having to get home for childcare and my energy

levels are higher. It is also less stressful for my family members so I have more people to support me. “It is a friendly environment in the Living Well Centre and I speak to the nurses and other patients when I’m having my treatment.” We care for cancer patients every day and see first-hand the strain that travelling to The Christie has. It’s great to be able to offer our facilities to help cancer patients throughout the Bury area.

Bereavement Support Services

Our bereavement services are offered to help and support people to cope with the loss of their loved ones. In a bid to combat isolation, Bury Hospice in Rochdale Old Road runs a Bereavement Café on the first Tuesday and Thursday of every month and a Walk and Talk Group,

which takes place every Tuesday. The bereavement café is open to everyone and is a friendly group, offering company, a time to chat and develop friendships in an informal surrounding. We have also launched a new Bereavement Drop-in Café, which takes place on the third Tuesday of every month at Costa Coffee, opposite Marks & Spencer in the Centre of Bury. Anyone is invited to attend the Walk and Talk group which takes place every Tuesday at 10.30am and the walk lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Walkers meet at the Hospice reception at 10.15am. Refreshments and space for a chat are available at the end of the walk. The groups have been described as an opportunity to get out and meet new people, giving participants the chance to share how they feel, helping

to prevent the isolation often felt after a bereavement and a chance to gain new friends. Another service we offer is the Sunflower Group which was set up to provide bereavement support for children aged five to 11, as well as their parents or carers. The support group was launched in partnership with child bereavement to help children through their grief by giving them an opportunity to explore their feelings, express their emotions, share memories and develop resilience through creative activities. This group is open to everyone, however those with a connection to the Hospice will be given priority. When someone is bereaved it can be a totally consuming feeling, often leading to isolation and for some is very hard to move on from their loss. Bury Hospice appreciate that bereavement is different for everyone and we have developed our services to help facilitate the best ways of offering our support.

Sunflower Group

Bereavement Cafe

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For further details, please contact our bereavement support team on 0161 762 5706 or email bhosp. bereavementsupport @nhs.net

Meet Sarah Machin, Director of Clinical Services

I joined Bury Hospice as the new Director of Clinical Services, from the Christie Hospital where I have spent the majority of my career so far. My previous role was as in Oncology and Palliative care. In addition to my clinical role I was also the Lead of the CNS team, so managed a team of 11 (10 Specialist Nurses and an administrator). I joined the team as their 4th CNS and leader, and left with the large team of 11 and 2 new staff awaiting their start dates, during this time my team were shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in 2018. Over the last 10 years whilst working at The Christie I was involved in 4 separate CQC inspections, all of which the services were rated

outstanding. In 2020 I passed my Non-Medical Prescribing certification and with this, ran a weekly Nurse Led ‘IQOL’ (Improving Quality of Life) clinic, in which patients receiving treatments but with Palliative disease were supported with issues including treatment toxicity, nausea and vomiting, Sarcopenia and Cachexia, nutrition support and Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy. At home, I have my husband Mike and our two children, Jack (almost 7) and Joseph (almost 2). I enjoy swimming and I have signed up to take part in the Great North Swim at Brockhole in Windermere next year to raise funds for Bury Hospice.

Sarah Machin Director of Clinical Services

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Our Clinical Services

Carol Kennett, aged 43 first got breast cancer in 2019. She had surgery and received a course of chemotherapy. On December 23rd 2021, Carol was diagnosed with breast cancer on the opposite side. Both primary cancers were diagnosed as rare triple negative breast cancers. Carol started her chemotherapy at The Christie before being referred to Bury Hospice to continue her treatment. Carol said: “The Christie Clinic at Bury Hospice has made an enormous difference to me. “Previously, I had to travel between 45 minutes and 1.5 hours, depending on the traffic to have my treatment at The Christie. Now it only takes me 10 minutes. It is not as stressful as having to travel to The Christie. It saves me a lot of time. I’m not panicking about having to get home for childcare and my energy

levels are higher. It is also less stressful for my family members so I have more people to support me. “It is a friendly environment in the Living Well Centre and I speak to the nurses and other patients when I’m having my treatment.” We care for cancer patients every day and see first-hand the strain that travelling to The Christie has. It’s great to be able to offer our facilities to help cancer patients throughout the Bury area.

Bereavement Support Services

Our bereavement services are offered to help and support people to cope with the loss of their loved ones. In a bid to combat isolation, Bury Hospice in Rochdale Old Road runs a Bereavement Café on the first Tuesday and Thursday of every month and a Walk and Talk Group,

which takes place every Tuesday. The bereavement café is open to everyone and is a friendly group, offering company, a time to chat and develop friendships in an informal surrounding. We have also launched a new Bereavement Drop-in Café, which takes place on the third Tuesday of every month at Costa Coffee, opposite Marks & Spencer in the Centre of Bury. Anyone is invited to attend the Walk and Talk group which takes place every Tuesday at 10.30am and the walk lasts for approximately 90 minutes. Walkers meet at the Hospice reception at 10.15am. Refreshments and space for a chat are available at the end of the walk. The groups have been described as an opportunity to get out and meet new people, giving participants the chance to share how they feel, helping

to prevent the isolation often felt after a bereavement and a chance to gain new friends. Another service we offer is the Sunflower Group which was set up to provide bereavement support for children aged five to 11, as well as their parents or carers. The support group was launched in partnership with child bereavement to help children through their grief by giving them an opportunity to explore their feelings, express their emotions, share memories and develop resilience through creative activities. This group is open to everyone, however those with a connection to the Hospice will be given priority. When someone is bereaved it can be a totally consuming feeling, often leading to isolation and for some is very hard to move on from their loss. Bury Hospice appreciate that bereavement is different for everyone and we have developed our services to help facilitate the best ways of offering our support.

Sunflower Group

Bereavement Cafe

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For further details, please contact our bereavement support team on 0161 762 5706 or email bhosp. bereavementsupport @nhs.net

Meet Sarah Machin, Director of Clinical Services

I joined Bury Hospice as the new Director of Clinical Services, from the Christie Hospital where I have spent the majority of my career so far. My previous role was as in Oncology and Palliative care. In addition to my clinical role I was also the Lead of the CNS team, so managed a team of 11 (10 Specialist Nurses and an administrator). I joined the team as their 4th CNS and leader, and left with the large team of 11 and 2 new staff awaiting their start dates, during this time my team were shortlisted for a Nursing Times Award in 2018. Over the last 10 years whilst working at The Christie I was involved in 4 separate CQC inspections, all of which the services were rated

outstanding. In 2020 I passed my Non-Medical Prescribing certification and with this, ran a weekly Nurse Led ‘IQOL’ (Improving Quality of Life) clinic, in which patients receiving treatments but with Palliative disease were supported with issues including treatment toxicity, nausea and vomiting, Sarcopenia and Cachexia, nutrition support and Pancreatic Enzyme Replacement Therapy. At home, I have my husband Mike and our two children, Jack (almost 7) and Joseph (almost 2). I enjoy swimming and I have signed up to take part in the Great North Swim at Brockhole in Windermere next year to raise funds for Bury Hospice.

Sarah Machin Director of Clinical Services

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The Hospice Team

Meet Lara Meet Graham Robinson Richardson, Director of Income Generation Lara Robinson joined us on a placement from the Prince’s Trust before becoming one of our volunteers. Lara said: “As part of the Prince’s Trust programme, I had to complete 70 hours work placement and really wanted to do this at Bury Hospice. I have worked in all departments across the organisation and have really enjoyed it. “Now the programme has finished, I am volunteering at the Hospice so I can gain experience before hopefully moving onto a job in health and social care. “I will be continuing to attend the Walk & Talk group on a Tuesday and I hope to do a course to become a walk leader. “I have also signed up to take part in this year’s Strictly Best Foot Forward contest and will be dancing with David Berry, who I met at the walking group.”

“I was born at Lowedges in Sheffield. I currently live with my Fiancée Lisa in the Derbyshire Dales. We have 5 children, 3 grandchildren and a cat called Ray-von. “My first job, was in a slaughter house and I lasted two weeks! “First proper Job, Burtons as a trainee bespoke tailor, before moving into Young fashion (Topshop/man). I managed many sites across the UK, including Meadowhall, Manchester Arndale, Oxford Circus, and Birmingham Bull Ring before moving into Area/ Project Management.

Anyone who can offer help to Bury Hospice should contact Joanne Johnson via email volunteering@ buryhospice.org.uk or or visit our website www.buryhospice.org.uk/ volunteering. Lara Robinson Volunteer

“In 2009 I moved to Ashgate Hospice where my Dad was being cared for as a Retail and Trading Manager before becoming Director of Retail Estates and New Business Development. I was there until March 2020. Stand out career moment so far! Making money for good causes! “My passions are Music (anything new) Football I support Sheffield United, Keeping-fit/ Walking in the Dales, my family and all things Italian!”.

Graham Richardson Director of Income Generation

A Day In the Life Of Kevin Graham We are so pleased to introduce our new Facilities Manager, Kevin Graham. Kevin joined us in August and will support with all the operational management of estates and facilities across all of our Hospice sites. We asked Kevin a few questions about his experience and life before Bury Hospice. Where have you worked before coming to Bury Hospice and what kind of jobs have you done in the past? I have a long and varied career working all over the UK. I started out in hospitality and catering and I then went on to managing conferences and events in Buckinghamshire. For several years I was responsible for managing student halls of residence so nothing shocks me! I spent some time starting Meals on Wheels contracts for local authorities.

After moving to Bury I worked for Bury Council managing Quality Assurance in schools and most recently worked in Facilities Management in central Manchester. Having tried to cut down and work part time, the opportunity at Bury Hospice was advertised so I’m now here in a busy and varied role which I love. What’s a typical day like for you? It can be anything! I could be working on Health and Safety and Compliance one day to hands on DIY and maintenance the next. I’m always out and about working here at the Hospice as well

as at our different shops and the warehouse. I am currently spending my Fridays decorating one of the patient rooms on the Inpatient Unit and had to drive the Hospice van after only working here for a few days! What’s the best thing about working for Bury Hospice? Every day is different. There’s so much variety and I am always busy. It’s a really fabulous place to be. If you weren’t working at the Hospice what would you be doing? Opening a tortoise farm! We have 2 tortoises but would love to have more. I’m also a keen gardener.

Kevin Graham Facilities Manager

If you’d like to join the Hospice team then have a look at our current vacancies here: www.buryhospice.org.uk/ latest-vacancies

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The Hospice Team

Meet Lara Meet Graham Robinson Richardson, Director of Income Generation Lara Robinson joined us on a placement from the Prince’s Trust before becoming one of our volunteers. Lara said: “As part of the Prince’s Trust programme, I had to complete 70 hours work placement and really wanted to do this at Bury Hospice. I have worked in all departments across the organisation and have really enjoyed it. “Now the programme has finished, I am volunteering at the Hospice so I can gain experience before hopefully moving onto a job in health and social care. “I will be continuing to attend the Walk & Talk group on a Tuesday and I hope to do a course to become a walk leader. “I have also signed up to take part in this year’s Strictly Best Foot Forward contest and will be dancing with David Berry, who I met at the walking group.”

“I was born at Lowedges in Sheffield. I currently live with my Fiancée Lisa in the Derbyshire Dales. We have 5 children, 3 grandchildren and a cat called Ray-von. “My first job, was in a slaughter house and I lasted two weeks! “First proper Job, Burtons as a trainee bespoke tailor, before moving into Young fashion (Topshop/man). I managed many sites across the UK, including Meadowhall, Manchester Arndale, Oxford Circus, and Birmingham Bull Ring before moving into Area/ Project Management.

Anyone who can offer help to Bury Hospice should contact Joanne Johnson via email volunteering@ buryhospice.org.uk or or visit our website www.buryhospice.org.uk/ volunteering. Lara Robinson Volunteer

“In 2009 I moved to Ashgate Hospice where my Dad was being cared for as a Retail and Trading Manager before becoming Director of Retail Estates and New Business Development. I was there until March 2020. Stand out career moment so far! Making money for good causes! “My passions are Music (anything new) Football I support Sheffield United, Keeping-fit/ Walking in the Dales, my family and all things Italian!”.

Graham Richardson Director of Income Generation

A Day In the Life Of Kevin Graham We are so pleased to introduce our new Facilities Manager, Kevin Graham. Kevin joined us in August and will support with all the operational management of estates and facilities across all of our Hospice sites. We asked Kevin a few questions about his experience and life before Bury Hospice. Where have you worked before coming to Bury Hospice and what kind of jobs have you done in the past? I have a long and varied career working all over the UK. I started out in hospitality and catering and I then went on to managing conferences and events in Buckinghamshire. For several years I was responsible for managing student halls of residence so nothing shocks me! I spent some time starting Meals on Wheels contracts for local authorities.

After moving to Bury I worked for Bury Council managing Quality Assurance in schools and most recently worked in Facilities Management in central Manchester. Having tried to cut down and work part time, the opportunity at Bury Hospice was advertised so I’m now here in a busy and varied role which I love. What’s a typical day like for you? It can be anything! I could be working on Health and Safety and Compliance one day to hands on DIY and maintenance the next. I’m always out and about working here at the Hospice as well

as at our different shops and the warehouse. I am currently spending my Fridays decorating one of the patient rooms on the Inpatient Unit and had to drive the Hospice van after only working here for a few days! What’s the best thing about working for Bury Hospice? Every day is different. There’s so much variety and I am always busy. It’s a really fabulous place to be. If you weren’t working at the Hospice what would you be doing? Opening a tortoise farm! We have 2 tortoises but would love to have more. I’m also a keen gardener.

Kevin Graham Facilities Manager

If you’d like to join the Hospice team then have a look at our current vacancies here: www.buryhospice.org.uk/ latest-vacancies

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‘Make a Will’ Month

Please support Bury Hospice with our ‘Make a Will’ Month in October 2022

From October 1st – 31st 2022 Bury Hospice are teaming up with reputable local solicitors for our ‘Make a Will’ Month. ‘Make a Will’ Month addresses the fact that up to 66% of us have not written a Will and what could happen to family and friends as the result of a loved one dying intestate. During our ‘Make a Will’ Month, we will be directing people across the borough to seek professional advice to draw up a Will from a list of solicitors that are, very generously, supporting our campaign.

To support the campaign, participating solicitors will waive their normal fee and request a donation of a minimum of £120 for a basic Will and £170 for 2 x Mirror Wills to Bury Hospice. As well as supporting the Hospice with this donation, these are specially reduced rates for this period. Your support in this campaign is incredibly important to us in helping raise much-needed funds - it costs £3.5 million a year to run the Hospice and of that, we have to raise £3 million ourselves.

Thank you to the following local solicitors for supporting this campaign:

■ AFG Law ■ AST Hampsons ■ Butcher & Barlow ■ Clough & Willis ■ Crompton Halliwell ■ Garratt ■ Glaisyers ■ GLP Law ■ Latimer Lee ■ Russell & Russell ■ Ten Legal ■ Touch Solicitors

If you are interested in supporting Bury Hospice and would like to find out more, or make an appointment with a participating solicitor, please go to www.buryhospice.org.uk/ consider-us-in-your-will for more information. 10

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‘Make a Will’ Month

Please support Bury Hospice with our ‘Make a Will’ Month in October 2022

From October 1st – 31st 2022 Bury Hospice are teaming up with reputable local solicitors for our ‘Make a Will’ Month. ‘Make a Will’ Month addresses the fact that up to 66% of us have not written a Will and what could happen to family and friends as the result of a loved one dying intestate. During our ‘Make a Will’ Month, we will be directing people across the borough to seek professional advice to draw up a Will from a list of solicitors that are, very generously, supporting our campaign.

To support the campaign, participating solicitors will waive their normal fee and request a donation of a minimum of £120 for a basic Will and £170 for 2 x Mirror Wills to Bury Hospice. As well as supporting the Hospice with this donation, these are specially reduced rates for this period. Your support in this campaign is incredibly important to us in helping raise much-needed funds - it costs £3.5 million a year to run the Hospice and of that, we have to raise £3 million ourselves.

Thank you to the following local solicitors for supporting this campaign:

■ AFG Law ■ AST Hampsons ■ Butcher & Barlow ■ Clough & Willis ■ Crompton Halliwell ■ Garratt ■ Glaisyers ■ GLP Law ■ Latimer Lee ■ Russell & Russell ■ Ten Legal ■ Touch Solicitors

If you are interested in supporting Bury Hospice and would like to find out more, or make an appointment with a participating solicitor, please go to www.buryhospice.org.uk/ consider-us-in-your-will for more information. 10

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Fundraising Events

Hospice Events Bury Hospice’s Annual Golf Day hailed a success Bury Hospice’s Annual Golf Day was in full swing on Friday, July 1st. The event held at Bury Golf Club at Blackford Bridge has been hailed a success despite the torrential rain on the day. Twenty-nine teams of four, one of which included Bury North MP James Daly were out on the green raising vital funds for the Hospice. There was chance for teams to take on Bury Golf Club professional, Chris Bibby in a ‘Beat the Pro’ challenge. Chris said: “What a fantastic day raising money for Bury Hospice. As the club professional, I would like to thank everyone for playing in the event and supporting this great cause. Thank you to everyone who took part in the ‘Beat the Pro’ challenge on the 1st tee. It was great to meet everyone and have some fun. Keep up the great work Bury Hospice and NFU Mutual.”

The team who won this year’s tournament was PM&M Solutions, with Chris Read, Declan Bateson, Nick Haynes and Lee Ingham achieving a score of 101 under the Stableford scoring system. Chris said: “We’ve had a brilliant day, it was a well organised event, the greens were good and we have raised money for Bury Hospice.” A runners’ up prize went to Danny Harris, Aiden Minogue, Paul Molyneaux and Steve Baggaley of Circle Leasing. A raffle was held after the tournament, which included a brand new 9th Generation iPad as the first prize, donated by Andy Alton of Insight Direct. Andy said; “We’ve had a good day, we don’t take the golf too seriously, we enjoy the company and have helped to raise vital funds for the Hospice.” In total, over £8,000 was raised which will go towards supporting the Hospice’s palliative and

end-of-life care for patients and supporting their families. The Bury Branch of NFU Mutual sponsored the event for the 10th consecutive year. The Bury Black Pudding Company sponsored the competition for the longest drive, which was won my Jake Neary at Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall Solicitors and Nearest to Pin which was won by Pete Wray. Dale Mulgrew, who is responsible for Bury Hospice’s major fundraising events said: “We are grateful to Bury Golf Club for hosting the event for us free of charge, all our sponsors, participants and volunteers who helped make it a great day.”

Thrillseekers abseil down iconic Peel Tower Thrill-seekers took a leap of faith by abseiling down Peel Tower in aid of Bury Hospice. The event, held on Saturday, July 16th saw 53 people abseil from the top of the tower.

Standing proudly on top of Holcombe Hill, Peel Tower is perhaps Bury’s most famous landmark. Built as a monument to the town’s most famous son, Sir Robert Peel, the iconic structure can be seen for miles around. At a height of 335 metres above sea level, it affords stunning views of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and even North Wales on a clear day. David Berry, aged 82 took on the challenge in memory of his late wife Lillian, who was cared for by Bury Hospice’s Outreach team. David who attends the Hospice’s weekly Walk & Talk Group and the Bereavement Café did the abseil alongside his son, Duncan. Hospice supporter, Wes McArdle, aged 50 abseiled down the 128 foot iconic tower dressed as Spider-Man. He said: “I wanted to make it fun and Spider-Man seemed the perfect superhero to dress up as to do the challenge. It was a great event, organised by Bury Hospice. It takes a lot of courage

to do an abseil and everyone supported and encouraged each other when it was their turn. There was a lot of community spirit at the top of Holcombe Hill.” Abseiling down the tower isn’t for the faint-hearted but it is nothing compared to the challenges that Hospice patients face with such courage every day. The event has raised over £8,000 which will go towards providing palliative and endof-life care for patients and supporting their families. Dale Mulgrew, who is responsible for Bury Hospice’s major fundraising events said: “We had a fantastic day in the glorious sunshine with a great team of adventurers. Thank you to everyone who supported us on the day; Outdoor Activities Service & Alternative Adventure, North West First Aid Ltd, Ruth Bradley-Holt Bury Hospice Fundraising Volunteer and Phil Hill of PIPS Photography.” Helen Lockwood, Chief Executive will be presenting certificates to everyone who completed the challenge at a special presentation evening, which will be held at Bury Hospice in Rochdale Old Road.

Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for Bury Hospice

Bury Hospice supporters embarked on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise vital funds. Starting and finishing in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, this challenge started early to take on a full day hill walk. The circular route was 24 miles and they climbed the summits of Pen-y-Ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m). The challenge was to complete the walk within 12 hours and experienced guides from Mountain Edge supported them every step of the way. We would like to say a huge thank you to Devin Cassidy Bury Hospice Trustee and Headmaster Bury Grammar School (Boys), James Daly MP and councillors, Dunsters Farm, Car Benefit Solutions, Debs A-Team and Beechfield Brands for completing the challenge and raising nearly £13,000 for the Hospice.

Abseilers Yorkshire Three Peaks

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Golf Day James Daily MP

Golf Day Winning Team: Chris Read, Declan Bateson and Nick Haynes

Suzanne Guage, Alison Holland and Wes McArdle Spider-Man

Helen Lockwood, David Berry and Duncan Berry

Fundraising Events

Hospice Events Bury Hospice’s Annual Golf Day hailed a success Bury Hospice’s Annual Golf Day was in full swing on Friday, July 1st. The event held at Bury Golf Club at Blackford Bridge has been hailed a success despite the torrential rain on the day. Twenty-nine teams of four, one of which included Bury North MP James Daly were out on the green raising vital funds for the Hospice. There was chance for teams to take on Bury Golf Club professional, Chris Bibby in a ‘Beat the Pro’ challenge. Chris said: “What a fantastic day raising money for Bury Hospice. As the club professional, I would like to thank everyone for playing in the event and supporting this great cause. Thank you to everyone who took part in the ‘Beat the Pro’ challenge on the 1st tee. It was great to meet everyone and have some fun. Keep up the great work Bury Hospice and NFU Mutual.”

The team who won this year’s tournament was PM&M Solutions, with Chris Read, Declan Bateson, Nick Haynes and Lee Ingham achieving a score of 101 under the Stableford scoring system. Chris said: “We’ve had a brilliant day, it was a well organised event, the greens were good and we have raised money for Bury Hospice.” A runners’ up prize went to Danny Harris, Aiden Minogue, Paul Molyneaux and Steve Baggaley of Circle Leasing. A raffle was held after the tournament, which included a brand new 9th Generation iPad as the first prize, donated by Andy Alton of Insight Direct. Andy said; “We’ve had a good day, we don’t take the golf too seriously, we enjoy the company and have helped to raise vital funds for the Hospice.” In total, over £8,000 was raised which will go towards supporting the Hospice’s palliative and

end-of-life care for patients and supporting their families. The Bury Branch of NFU Mutual sponsored the event for the 10th consecutive year. The Bury Black Pudding Company sponsored the competition for the longest drive, which was won my Jake Neary at Woodcocks Haworth and Nuttall Solicitors and Nearest to Pin which was won by Pete Wray. Dale Mulgrew, who is responsible for Bury Hospice’s major fundraising events said: “We are grateful to Bury Golf Club for hosting the event for us free of charge, all our sponsors, participants and volunteers who helped make it a great day.”

Thrillseekers abseil down iconic Peel Tower Thrill-seekers took a leap of faith by abseiling down Peel Tower in aid of Bury Hospice. The event, held on Saturday, July 16th saw 53 people abseil from the top of the tower.

Standing proudly on top of Holcombe Hill, Peel Tower is perhaps Bury’s most famous landmark. Built as a monument to the town’s most famous son, Sir Robert Peel, the iconic structure can be seen for miles around. At a height of 335 metres above sea level, it affords stunning views of Greater Manchester, Cheshire and even North Wales on a clear day. David Berry, aged 82 took on the challenge in memory of his late wife Lillian, who was cared for by Bury Hospice’s Outreach team. David who attends the Hospice’s weekly Walk & Talk Group and the Bereavement Café did the abseil alongside his son, Duncan. Hospice supporter, Wes McArdle, aged 50 abseiled down the 128 foot iconic tower dressed as Spider-Man. He said: “I wanted to make it fun and Spider-Man seemed the perfect superhero to dress up as to do the challenge. It was a great event, organised by Bury Hospice. It takes a lot of courage

to do an abseil and everyone supported and encouraged each other when it was their turn. There was a lot of community spirit at the top of Holcombe Hill.” Abseiling down the tower isn’t for the faint-hearted but it is nothing compared to the challenges that Hospice patients face with such courage every day. The event has raised over £8,000 which will go towards providing palliative and endof-life care for patients and supporting their families. Dale Mulgrew, who is responsible for Bury Hospice’s major fundraising events said: “We had a fantastic day in the glorious sunshine with a great team of adventurers. Thank you to everyone who supported us on the day; Outdoor Activities Service & Alternative Adventure, North West First Aid Ltd, Ruth Bradley-Holt Bury Hospice Fundraising Volunteer and Phil Hill of PIPS Photography.” Helen Lockwood, Chief Executive will be presenting certificates to everyone who completed the challenge at a special presentation evening, which will be held at Bury Hospice in Rochdale Old Road.

Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge for Bury Hospice

Bury Hospice supporters embarked on the Yorkshire Three Peaks challenge to raise vital funds. Starting and finishing in the beautiful Yorkshire Dales National Park, this challenge started early to take on a full day hill walk. The circular route was 24 miles and they climbed the summits of Pen-y-Ghent (694m), Whernside (736m) and Ingleborough (723m). The challenge was to complete the walk within 12 hours and experienced guides from Mountain Edge supported them every step of the way. We would like to say a huge thank you to Devin Cassidy Bury Hospice Trustee and Headmaster Bury Grammar School (Boys), James Daly MP and councillors, Dunsters Farm, Car Benefit Solutions, Debs A-Team and Beechfield Brands for completing the challenge and raising nearly £13,000 for the Hospice.

Abseilers Yorkshire Three Peaks

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Golf Day James Daily MP

Golf Day Winning Team: Chris Read, Declan Bateson and Nick Haynes

Suzanne Guage, Alison Holland and Wes McArdle Spider-Man

Helen Lockwood, David Berry and Duncan Berry

Fundraising Events

Donate unwanted Christmas trees to help Bury Hospice patients

Patients at Bury Hospice could benefit from used and unwanted Christmas trees. A large team of volunteers will be busy collecting and recycling trees after Christmas in a bid to raise vital funds. To help the Hospice, families are urged to register their Christmas trees online by midnight on Sunday, January 8th, 2023 and give a suggested donation of £15. Collections will be taking place between Friday, January 13th and Sunday, January 15th, 2023, across the BL0, BL8, BL9, M25, M26 and M45 postcode areas – and Ainsworth, Bradley Fold, Harwood and Bradshaw. To register, please visit www. just-helping.org.uk/register-tree/ The Christmas tree collection service is supported by Bespoke Landscapes, Ashley Edge Gardening Services, Parcelfast, Lostock Installations, Senior Waste Removals, Ferriday Motor Bodies, A&A Couriers, Newtons, Timothy’s NW, Manchester Safety Services and our great team of volunteers.

Upcoming Events Light Up a Life – An Evening of Reflection & Remembrance

Our annual Light Up a Life service is a wonderful way to remember a loved one and we are once again inviting our local community to join us for an evening of reflection and remembrance This moving service gives everyone the opportunity to remember as we come together with music and words to celebrate the lives of those we have lost. With music from local choirs and musicians, stories from Hospice patients and their families and readings from members of the community, we come together to light candles and remember those closest to us. The service will be held at Bury Parish Church on Wednesday 7th December at 7:30pm and all are welcome. No tickets are required.

Christmas Tree Collection Dale Rick and Ian

Light up a Life choir

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Coronation Street couple will return to judge this year’s Strictly Best Foot Forward competition

Strictly Best Foot Forward is the biggest event in Bury Hospice’s fundraising calendar. Coronation Street couple Sally Carman-Duttine and Joe Duttine have been confirmed as the celebrity judges for this year’s Strictly-style contest. Sally, who plays Abi Franklin in the ITV soap, will star as one of the judges alongside her husband Joe, who plays Tim Metcalfe in the popular soap. We are delighted that Sally and Joe will be on our judging panel again for this year’s grand finale, which will take place at Swinton Masonic Hall over two nights on Friday, November 25th and Saturday, November 26th. There will also be an afternoon Tea Dance & Contestant’s Showcase on Saturday, November 26th.

The event is led by Bury Hospice trustee and fundraising volunteer, Deborah Lisle. Each year the glamorous competition helps to raise thousands of pounds to help fund care for our patients and their families. This year’s competition will feature 16 couples who have committed to raising £500 for Bury Hospice. They will undergo a 12-week programme of dance lessons at LARK Dance Studio in Radcliffe, with dancers who give their time for free. If you would like to support Bury Hospice and our Strictly 2022 dancers, you can donate on their JustGiving page https:// www.justgiving.com/campaign/ burystrictly2022 If anyone would like to purchase tickets or volunteer at the event, please contact the fundraising team on 0161 797 1748 or email fundraising@ buryhospice.org.uk

Christmas Carol Concert

Primary schools around Bury will once again be celebrating the festive season and raising much needed funds for Bury Hospice. Organised by local music teacher, choir leader and talented musician Katie Geelan, it’s a wonderful evening filled with singers and musicians from across Bury. Children from Christ Church C of E, Walshaw, Unsworth County Primary, Holcombe Brook County Primary and St John with St Mark C of E primary schools will join with Encore Youth Fire Choir and Bury Fire Choir for an evening of festive songs and carol singing. We’ll also hear readings from members of the community.

Light up a Life reading by Natty Hurst

Strictly judges Sally CarmanDuttine and Joe Duttine

Community champion Katie Geelan said. “I take pride in organising this festive concert each year. Now in its 10th year it’s become an annual event which our Bury community looks forward to. I love to celebrate some of the talented people we have in our local area and help to raise funds for our amazing local Hospice” The concert takes place at Bury Parish Church on Monday 12th December at 7pm. Tickets are available for £5 adults and £2 children from the Hospice fundraising team on 0161 797 1748 or via fundraising@ buryhospice.org.uk

Christmas Carol Concert

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Fundraising Events

Donate unwanted Christmas trees to help Bury Hospice patients

Patients at Bury Hospice could benefit from used and unwanted Christmas trees. A large team of volunteers will be busy collecting and recycling trees after Christmas in a bid to raise vital funds. To help the Hospice, families are urged to register their Christmas trees online by midnight on Sunday, January 8th, 2023 and give a suggested donation of £15. Collections will be taking place between Friday, January 13th and Sunday, January 15th, 2023, across the BL0, BL8, BL9, M25, M26 and M45 postcode areas – and Ainsworth, Bradley Fold, Harwood and Bradshaw. To register, please visit www. just-helping.org.uk/register-tree/ The Christmas tree collection service is supported by Bespoke Landscapes, Ashley Edge Gardening Services, Parcelfast, Lostock Installations, Senior Waste Removals, Ferriday Motor Bodies, A&A Couriers, Newtons, Timothy’s NW, Manchester Safety Services and our great team of volunteers.

Upcoming Events Light Up a Life – An Evening of Reflection & Remembrance

Our annual Light Up a Life service is a wonderful way to remember a loved one and we are once again inviting our local community to join us for an evening of reflection and remembrance This moving service gives everyone the opportunity to remember as we come together with music and words to celebrate the lives of those we have lost. With music from local choirs and musicians, stories from Hospice patients and their families and readings from members of the community, we come together to light candles and remember those closest to us. The service will be held at Bury Parish Church on Wednesday 7th December at 7:30pm and all are welcome. No tickets are required.

Christmas Tree Collection Dale Rick and Ian

Light up a Life choir

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Coronation Street couple will return to judge this year’s Strictly Best Foot Forward competition

Strictly Best Foot Forward is the biggest event in Bury Hospice’s fundraising calendar. Coronation Street couple Sally Carman-Duttine and Joe Duttine have been confirmed as the celebrity judges for this year’s Strictly-style contest. Sally, who plays Abi Franklin in the ITV soap, will star as one of the judges alongside her husband Joe, who plays Tim Metcalfe in the popular soap. We are delighted that Sally and Joe will be on our judging panel again for this year’s grand finale, which will take place at Swinton Masonic Hall over two nights on Friday, November 25th and Saturday, November 26th. There will also be an afternoon Tea Dance & Contestant’s Showcase on Saturday, November 26th.

The event is led by Bury Hospice trustee and fundraising volunteer, Deborah Lisle. Each year the glamorous competition helps to raise thousands of pounds to help fund care for our patients and their families. This year’s competition will feature 16 couples who have committed to raising £500 for Bury Hospice. They will undergo a 12-week programme of dance lessons at LARK Dance Studio in Radcliffe, with dancers who give their time for free. If you would like to support Bury Hospice and our Strictly 2022 dancers, you can donate on their JustGiving page https:// www.justgiving.com/campaign/ burystrictly2022 If anyone would like to purchase tickets or volunteer at the event, please contact the fundraising team on 0161 797 1748 or email fundraising@ buryhospice.org.uk

Christmas Carol Concert

Primary schools around Bury will once again be celebrating the festive season and raising much needed funds for Bury Hospice. Organised by local music teacher, choir leader and talented musician Katie Geelan, it’s a wonderful evening filled with singers and musicians from across Bury. Children from Christ Church C of E, Walshaw, Unsworth County Primary, Holcombe Brook County Primary and St John with St Mark C of E primary schools will join with Encore Youth Fire Choir and Bury Fire Choir for an evening of festive songs and carol singing. We’ll also hear readings from members of the community.

Light up a Life reading by Natty Hurst

Strictly judges Sally CarmanDuttine and Joe Duttine

Community champion Katie Geelan said. “I take pride in organising this festive concert each year. Now in its 10th year it’s become an annual event which our Bury community looks forward to. I love to celebrate some of the talented people we have in our local area and help to raise funds for our amazing local Hospice” The concert takes place at Bury Parish Church on Monday 12th December at 7pm. Tickets are available for £5 adults and £2 children from the Hospice fundraising team on 0161 797 1748 or via fundraising@ buryhospice.org.uk

Christmas Carol Concert

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Corporate Support

Bereavement website Corporate is for much-loved Fundraising Local businesses memories have gone the extra Bury Hospice is helping grieving relatives create free interactive memorials to their loved ones. We have teamed up with online memorial charity, MuchLoved to help bereaved friends and family members build personal tribute web pages in memory of a loved one, whilst supporting the Hospice.. MuchLoved is a Charitable Trust that was founded by Jonathan Davies in 1998 following the death of his brother and shortly afterwards his mother. At the time he found very little resource online to help with his own grief, so Jonathan was inspired to design a web-based tribute service for others to use.

It is free of charge to set up a tribute page and once setup you can invite friends and family to join the page and choose the types of contributions people can leave. Throughout the year you can celebrate key moments and dates by lighting a candle, uploading photographs, videos, music, a biography and donating in their memory.

Anyone who would like more information on our tribute pages can visit www. buryhospice.org.uk/give-inmemory or to set up a tribute page simply follow this link https:// buryhospice.muchloved.org/ CreateMemorial

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mile to support Bury Hospice with businesses showing their creative and physical skills whilst helping to fund specialist end of life care for the Hospice. We are fortunate to have such amazing support from local businesses and the community across the borough, and it is touching to see how much effort people areprepared to put in to help raise vital funds. We are extremely grateful. Over 20 local businesses are currently fundraising on behalf of the Hospice with challenges ranging from running, sky diving, abseiling and holding sports days and quiz nights.

Corporate volunteers helping the Hospice

Bury Hospice reveal Financial Options Group as first patron

Bury Hospice has launched a Patrons’ Scheme. Patrons are a collection of individuals, businesses and groups who want to make a difference by helping fund the vital care and support that Bury Hospice provides for local people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. There are three levels of the scheme, Silver, Gold and Platinum, depending on the size of the annual donation. Patrons receive a number of benefits including an acknowledgement of their support on our Patrons Board, featured across our social media and Hospice communications and enjoy a host of other incentives. . Joining our patron scheme is a wonderful way to show your support to Bury Hospice. All patrons will receive a number of benefits but the real benefit is knowing that you will be helping to fund specialist care

for patients and their families when they need it most. Our patron’s scheme is the perfect opportunity for you or your business to help support your local community. Bury Hospice are delighted to be supported by our first patron, the Financial Options Group. The group are actively working to create events and sponsorships to support the great work of the Hospice. Led by CEO Christian Pepper, the company held a prestigious Charity Golf Day on Friday, June 17th at Mottram Hall, Cheshire with all of the proceeds going to the Hospice.

Financial Options Group Hospice first patron

Christian Pepper said: “We are delighted to be Bury Hospice’s first business Patron. We have many exciting fundraising plans for the year and in addition the Financial Options Group were involved in the Schools Innovation Team Challenge where I acted as a Business Mentor for Unsworth Academy. The aim of the challenge was raise as much money for Bury Hospice as possible with the students thinking about how best to achieve this by applying a business strategy.”

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Bereavement

Corporate Support

Bereavement website Corporate is for much-loved Fundraising Local businesses memories have gone the extra Bury Hospice is helping grieving relatives create free interactive memorials to their loved ones. We have teamed up with online memorial charity, MuchLoved to help bereaved friends and family members build personal tribute web pages in memory of a loved one, whilst supporting the Hospice.. MuchLoved is a Charitable Trust that was founded by Jonathan Davies in 1998 following the death of his brother and shortly afterwards his mother. At the time he found very little resource online to help with his own grief, so Jonathan was inspired to design a web-based tribute service for others to use.

It is free of charge to set up a tribute page and once setup you can invite friends and family to join the page and choose the types of contributions people can leave. Throughout the year you can celebrate key moments and dates by lighting a candle, uploading photographs, videos, music, a biography and donating in their memory.

Anyone who would like more information on our tribute pages can visit www. buryhospice.org.uk/give-inmemory or to set up a tribute page simply follow this link https:// buryhospice.muchloved.org/ CreateMemorial

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mile to support Bury Hospice with businesses showing their creative and physical skills whilst helping to fund specialist end of life care for the Hospice. We are fortunate to have such amazing support from local businesses and the community across the borough, and it is touching to see how much effort people areprepared to put in to help raise vital funds. We are extremely grateful. Over 20 local businesses are currently fundraising on behalf of the Hospice with challenges ranging from running, sky diving, abseiling and holding sports days and quiz nights.

Corporate volunteers helping the Hospice

Bury Hospice reveal Financial Options Group as first patron

Bury Hospice has launched a Patrons’ Scheme. Patrons are a collection of individuals, businesses and groups who want to make a difference by helping fund the vital care and support that Bury Hospice provides for local people with life-limiting illnesses and their families. There are three levels of the scheme, Silver, Gold and Platinum, depending on the size of the annual donation. Patrons receive a number of benefits including an acknowledgement of their support on our Patrons Board, featured across our social media and Hospice communications and enjoy a host of other incentives. . Joining our patron scheme is a wonderful way to show your support to Bury Hospice. All patrons will receive a number of benefits but the real benefit is knowing that you will be helping to fund specialist care

for patients and their families when they need it most. Our patron’s scheme is the perfect opportunity for you or your business to help support your local community. Bury Hospice are delighted to be supported by our first patron, the Financial Options Group. The group are actively working to create events and sponsorships to support the great work of the Hospice. Led by CEO Christian Pepper, the company held a prestigious Charity Golf Day on Friday, June 17th at Mottram Hall, Cheshire with all of the proceeds going to the Hospice.

Financial Options Group Hospice first patron

Christian Pepper said: “We are delighted to be Bury Hospice’s first business Patron. We have many exciting fundraising plans for the year and in addition the Financial Options Group were involved in the Schools Innovation Team Challenge where I acted as a Business Mentor for Unsworth Academy. The aim of the challenge was raise as much money for Bury Hospice as possible with the students thinking about how best to achieve this by applying a business strategy.”

Bury Hospice are looking for more business patrons. For further details or to sign up, contact the fundraising team on 0161 797 1748 or email fundraising@ buryhospice.org.uk 17

Support the Hospice

Community Fundraising

Ways to Support Us

Did you know there’s a few different ways you can support us without leaving your house? Having a clear out?

Sell your unwanted clutter.

You can donate to Bury Hospice by selling your unwanted books, CDs, DVD or games online. We Buy Books is a specialist recycling company. They give sellers the option to donate to charity. All you have to do is start the selling process via their website and instead of entering payment details just request to donate to Bury Hospice. More information here www.webuybooks.co.uk

Shopping online again? An easy way to support us with Amazon Smile.

Shop online with Amazon Smile and 0.5% of the value of illegible purchases will go to

Bury Hospice. It doesn’t cost you anything extra and is such as easy way to give through your day to day shopping. Sign up at www.smile.amazon.co.uk and choose Bury Hospice as your chosen charity today.

Co-op Member?

Did you know Bury Hospice is a local cause until October 2022? Members of the Co-op can chose Bury Hospice as their local cause and a percentage of your spending on Co-op items will be donated to us. Simply choose the Hospice as your cause via your Co-op membership account and don’t forget to swipe your membership card in store.

If you aren’t a Member of the Co-op already you can sign up here. www.coop.co.uk/ membership

Gift Aid

Did you know that if you if you are a UK tax payer your donation could be worth 25% more to Bury Hospice? All you need to do is tick the Gift Aid box when making your donation. It won’t cost you any more but for every £1 donated we can claim an extra 25p. For more information on Gift Aid please visit the Government website here: www.gov.uk/ donating-to-charity/gift-aid.

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Community Champions Emotional walk to support much-loved cricket volunteer

A much-loved cricket club volunteer was joined by hundreds of people in an emotional walk to show gratitude following his cancer diagnosis. » Nigel Hill, 72, walked 20 laps of the Woodbank Cricket Club grounds on Stafford Street to raise money for Bury Hospice, as a thank you for the care he had received. Nigel was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July 2018, pancreatic cancer in January 2021 and lung cancer in January this year. He has recently spent time in Bury Hospice’s inpatient unit receiving treatment for pain management. We are so grateful for Nigel’s fundraising and support. He told us the treatment he received was amazing and he wanted to show his gratitude by joining forces with Woodbank Cricket Club and organised a fundraising event. Nigel raised a total of £5,343.20 including gift aid, which will be channelled towards patient care. The event was emotionally charged, with the love that the cricket community as well as the Hospice, have been made visible by the sheer amount of people who turned up to support him.

Third team captain and second team wicketkeeper at the cricket club, Aiden Allcock, 20, said: “He is always around the club doing something and is the type of person clubs like ours just wouldn’t survive without. “He is one of the friendliest, kindest and hardworking people I have ever met and it is great to see the club and the local community come together in support of him and a brilliant cause. “Nigel is one of the most loved and appreciated members of the club and has done so much to improve the club and make it a better place. “Even with his walk, he wants to focus on the Hospice and the club coming together.” Nigel walked 20 laps of the ground, approximately 4 miles, supported by family, friends, players and other members of the club who walked beside him. There was also live music from Simon Winstanley, a DJ and a grand raffle with amazing prizes.

Nigel Hill and Rachel Krafft

Thousands flock to Glaston-Bury

Glaston-Bury returned for its 15th year on Bank Holiday Monday with many entertaining acts taking to the stages around Bury Town centre. Glaston-Bury started in 2008 to celebrate the music scene and to raise money for Bury Hospice and other worthy charities. The event has expanded significantly since its debut in 2008 when only one venue was used. Since then, the festival has extended to embrace more venues and bands. Over the years, the music festival has raised more than £200,000 for Bury Hospice. The festival hosted more than 200 bands and performers played live at 15 indoor and six outdoor stages, which attracted over 3,000 people into Bury. »

Glaston-Bury

Support the Hospice

Community Fundraising

Ways to Support Us

Did you know there’s a few different ways you can support us without leaving your house? Having a clear out?

Sell your unwanted clutter.

You can donate to Bury Hospice by selling your unwanted books, CDs, DVD or games online. We Buy Books is a specialist recycling company. They give sellers the option to donate to charity. All you have to do is start the selling process via their website and instead of entering payment details just request to donate to Bury Hospice. More information here www.webuybooks.co.uk

Shopping online again? An easy way to support us with Amazon Smile.

Shop online with Amazon Smile and 0.5% of the value of illegible purchases will go to

Bury Hospice. It doesn’t cost you anything extra and is such as easy way to give through your day to day shopping. Sign up at www.smile.amazon.co.uk and choose Bury Hospice as your chosen charity today.

Co-op Member?

Did you know Bury Hospice is a local cause until October 2022? Members of the Co-op can chose Bury Hospice as their local cause and a percentage of your spending on Co-op items will be donated to us. Simply choose the Hospice as your cause via your Co-op membership account and don’t forget to swipe your membership card in store.

If you aren’t a Member of the Co-op already you can sign up here. www.coop.co.uk/ membership

Gift Aid

Did you know that if you if you are a UK tax payer your donation could be worth 25% more to Bury Hospice? All you need to do is tick the Gift Aid box when making your donation. It won’t cost you any more but for every £1 donated we can claim an extra 25p. For more information on Gift Aid please visit the Government website here: www.gov.uk/ donating-to-charity/gift-aid.

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Community Champions Emotional walk to support much-loved cricket volunteer

A much-loved cricket club volunteer was joined by hundreds of people in an emotional walk to show gratitude following his cancer diagnosis. » Nigel Hill, 72, walked 20 laps of the Woodbank Cricket Club grounds on Stafford Street to raise money for Bury Hospice, as a thank you for the care he had received. Nigel was diagnosed with prostate cancer in July 2018, pancreatic cancer in January 2021 and lung cancer in January this year. He has recently spent time in Bury Hospice’s inpatient unit receiving treatment for pain management. We are so grateful for Nigel’s fundraising and support. He told us the treatment he received was amazing and he wanted to show his gratitude by joining forces with Woodbank Cricket Club and organised a fundraising event. Nigel raised a total of £5,343.20 including gift aid, which will be channelled towards patient care. The event was emotionally charged, with the love that the cricket community as well as the Hospice, have been made visible by the sheer amount of people who turned up to support him.

Third team captain and second team wicketkeeper at the cricket club, Aiden Allcock, 20, said: “He is always around the club doing something and is the type of person clubs like ours just wouldn’t survive without. “He is one of the friendliest, kindest and hardworking people I have ever met and it is great to see the club and the local community come together in support of him and a brilliant cause. “Nigel is one of the most loved and appreciated members of the club and has done so much to improve the club and make it a better place. “Even with his walk, he wants to focus on the Hospice and the club coming together.” Nigel walked 20 laps of the ground, approximately 4 miles, supported by family, friends, players and other members of the club who walked beside him. There was also live music from Simon Winstanley, a DJ and a grand raffle with amazing prizes.

Nigel Hill and Rachel Krafft

Thousands flock to Glaston-Bury

Glaston-Bury returned for its 15th year on Bank Holiday Monday with many entertaining acts taking to the stages around Bury Town centre. Glaston-Bury started in 2008 to celebrate the music scene and to raise money for Bury Hospice and other worthy charities. The event has expanded significantly since its debut in 2008 when only one venue was used. Since then, the festival has extended to embrace more venues and bands. Over the years, the music festival has raised more than £200,000 for Bury Hospice. The festival hosted more than 200 bands and performers played live at 15 indoor and six outdoor stages, which attracted over 3,000 people into Bury. »

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Stages were set up in popular venues across the town including The Blind Tiger, The Earl of Derby and Wax and Beans.Headlining the festival were a Bury band called Broken Biskits who are an indie/punk/rock cover band. Pinked Floyd, Happy Mondaze, Oasis Supernova and The Daft Punk Experience performed on one of the many stages as well as cover acts for Lady Gaga, Adele and Frankie Valley who attracted a large crowd. We would like to say a special thank you to the organisers; Chris Buckley, Lyndsey Hopkinson and Laura Higginson.

St Mary’s Summer Production of ‘Top of the Pops’

Donna McNicoll has been a Hospice Trustee for 6 years. Despite a hectic working life as a Headteacher, Donna wanted to ‘give back’ to the organisation after experiencing the love and support at Bury Hospice when her mum was being cared for. Donna is passionate about dispelling the myths surrounding

hospices, especially amongst younger audiences. Each year, Donna organises the summer production at St Mary’s RC Primary School in Haslingden to raise funds for the Hospice. This year’s theme was ‘Top of the Pops’ which featured songs from across the decades from the 1950s to present day. There were artists including Elvis, The Beatles, Tina Turner, The Jersey Boys, Status Quo, Michael Jackson and Oasis. All shows sold out and the production received amazing reviews. Bury Hospice Trustee and TV Director, Noreen Kershaw said it was like watching a West End show. She attended the show with actor John Henshaw who absolutely loved it too. The children were delighted to get the seal of approval from an actor and TV director! They raised an incredible amount of £3,500. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part and a special thank you to Headteacher, Donna McNicoll, the teachers, staff and PTA.

St Mary’s “Top of the Pops”

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Students show business talent in The Apprenticestyle challenge

Students across Bury have showed their business talent in a challenge in the mould of BBC hit show ‘The Apprentice’. The Bury Hospice Young Business Innovation Team Challenge paired students with business leaders who acted as their mentor and guide for the competition. The mentors provided their teams with an initial fund of £50 and helped them create and execute an innovative business plan over a number of weeks, using the £50 as a start-up investment. The schools which took part were Bury College, Philips High School and Unsworth Academy. Bury College were supported by Helen Clayton, a Partner at PM+M, an independent firm of accountants, financial planners and business advisors. Philips High School were mentored by Bury Hospice trustee, Tom Postlewaite, of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Anyone who wants to be involved in the next Young Business Innovation Team Challenge should contact Rachel Krafft, Community Coordinator on 0161 797 1748 or email rachelkrafft@ buryhospice.org.uk

Unsworth Academy worked with Christian Pepper and Sarah Kendell, of Financial Options Group. The teams, teachers and mentors attended an awards ceremony at The Stables Country Club on Wednesday, June 15th when prizes were awarded. The winners were: ■ Best Business Plan, judged by Chris Claydon-Butler Bury Hospice Chair of Trustees, Unsworth Academy.

■ Most Innovative Idea, judged

by Debi Fellone Made in Bury, Philips High School.

■ Best Publicity and Social

Media Coverage, judged by Richard Duggan Regional Editor for Lancashire & Greater Manchester, Unsworth Academy.

■ Best Promotional Video, judged by Tim Moore Roch Valley Radio and JP Woffenden Pixelwave Creative, Bury College.

■ Most Money Raised, Unsworth Academy with a total amount of £3,514.67. Schools Innovation Team Challenge

■ Overall Challenge Winners

were agreed by all the judges and presented by Helen Lockwood Bury Hospice CEO, Unsworth Academy.

Christian Pepper, Founder and CEO of the Financial Options Group, said: “What an achievement. Congratulations to these young entrepreneurs in the making. “We have been so impressed by the students of Unsworth Academy’s Charity Committee, having successfully developed a business plan for the Bury Hospice Schools Innovation Challenge and executing their plan with amazing results. “The charity sub committees’ input and effort in the challenge was amazing and they were deserved winners. “In the first year as a mentor myself, Sarah Kendell and all of us at the Financial Options Group couldn’t be prouder of them. A huge well done to everyone involved.” Richard Duggan, Regional Editor for Lancashire & Greater Manchester was invited to judge the Best Publicity and Social Media Coverage Award.

He said: “It was a privilege to judge a category and to see the fantastic work all three groups had done in order to raise muchneeded funds for the Hospice. “Unsworth Academy’s use of social media, as well as their overall performance, really blew me away and they were very worthy overall winners. “Well done to all who took part – Bury has some very bright minds who will no doubt go far in the future.”

Becky Johnson braves heights in memory of her grandads

Becky Johnson braves heights in memory of her grandads Becky’s boyfriend, Jake Chadwick organised the fundraiser for her birthday present. Becky undertook the tandem parachute jump at Black Knights Parachute Centre in Lancaster, in memory of her grandads, who were cared for at the Hospice. Becky said: “And just like that I’ve done it. “Wow what an experience. “I can’t thank Jake enough for the best birthday present ever. “Thank you so much to every single person that has donated!” Becky set a fundraising target of £150 on her JustGiving page and has raised as incredible amount of £1,415.

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Stages were set up in popular venues across the town including The Blind Tiger, The Earl of Derby and Wax and Beans.Headlining the festival were a Bury band called Broken Biskits who are an indie/punk/rock cover band. Pinked Floyd, Happy Mondaze, Oasis Supernova and The Daft Punk Experience performed on one of the many stages as well as cover acts for Lady Gaga, Adele and Frankie Valley who attracted a large crowd. We would like to say a special thank you to the organisers; Chris Buckley, Lyndsey Hopkinson and Laura Higginson.

St Mary’s Summer Production of ‘Top of the Pops’

Donna McNicoll has been a Hospice Trustee for 6 years. Despite a hectic working life as a Headteacher, Donna wanted to ‘give back’ to the organisation after experiencing the love and support at Bury Hospice when her mum was being cared for. Donna is passionate about dispelling the myths surrounding

hospices, especially amongst younger audiences. Each year, Donna organises the summer production at St Mary’s RC Primary School in Haslingden to raise funds for the Hospice. This year’s theme was ‘Top of the Pops’ which featured songs from across the decades from the 1950s to present day. There were artists including Elvis, The Beatles, Tina Turner, The Jersey Boys, Status Quo, Michael Jackson and Oasis. All shows sold out and the production received amazing reviews. Bury Hospice Trustee and TV Director, Noreen Kershaw said it was like watching a West End show. She attended the show with actor John Henshaw who absolutely loved it too. The children were delighted to get the seal of approval from an actor and TV director! They raised an incredible amount of £3,500. We would like to say a huge thank you to everyone who took part and a special thank you to Headteacher, Donna McNicoll, the teachers, staff and PTA.

St Mary’s “Top of the Pops”

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Students show business talent in The Apprenticestyle challenge

Students across Bury have showed their business talent in a challenge in the mould of BBC hit show ‘The Apprentice’. The Bury Hospice Young Business Innovation Team Challenge paired students with business leaders who acted as their mentor and guide for the competition. The mentors provided their teams with an initial fund of £50 and helped them create and execute an innovative business plan over a number of weeks, using the £50 as a start-up investment. The schools which took part were Bury College, Philips High School and Unsworth Academy. Bury College were supported by Helen Clayton, a Partner at PM+M, an independent firm of accountants, financial planners and business advisors. Philips High School were mentored by Bury Hospice trustee, Tom Postlewaite, of PricewaterhouseCoopers.

Anyone who wants to be involved in the next Young Business Innovation Team Challenge should contact Rachel Krafft, Community Coordinator on 0161 797 1748 or email rachelkrafft@ buryhospice.org.uk

Unsworth Academy worked with Christian Pepper and Sarah Kendell, of Financial Options Group. The teams, teachers and mentors attended an awards ceremony at The Stables Country Club on Wednesday, June 15th when prizes were awarded. The winners were: ■ Best Business Plan, judged by Chris Claydon-Butler Bury Hospice Chair of Trustees, Unsworth Academy.

■ Most Innovative Idea, judged

by Debi Fellone Made in Bury, Philips High School.

■ Best Publicity and Social

Media Coverage, judged by Richard Duggan Regional Editor for Lancashire & Greater Manchester, Unsworth Academy.

■ Best Promotional Video, judged by Tim Moore Roch Valley Radio and JP Woffenden Pixelwave Creative, Bury College.

■ Most Money Raised, Unsworth Academy with a total amount of £3,514.67. Schools Innovation Team Challenge

■ Overall Challenge Winners

were agreed by all the judges and presented by Helen Lockwood Bury Hospice CEO, Unsworth Academy.

Christian Pepper, Founder and CEO of the Financial Options Group, said: “What an achievement. Congratulations to these young entrepreneurs in the making. “We have been so impressed by the students of Unsworth Academy’s Charity Committee, having successfully developed a business plan for the Bury Hospice Schools Innovation Challenge and executing their plan with amazing results. “The charity sub committees’ input and effort in the challenge was amazing and they were deserved winners. “In the first year as a mentor myself, Sarah Kendell and all of us at the Financial Options Group couldn’t be prouder of them. A huge well done to everyone involved.” Richard Duggan, Regional Editor for Lancashire & Greater Manchester was invited to judge the Best Publicity and Social Media Coverage Award.

He said: “It was a privilege to judge a category and to see the fantastic work all three groups had done in order to raise muchneeded funds for the Hospice. “Unsworth Academy’s use of social media, as well as their overall performance, really blew me away and they were very worthy overall winners. “Well done to all who took part – Bury has some very bright minds who will no doubt go far in the future.”

Becky Johnson braves heights in memory of her grandads

Becky Johnson braves heights in memory of her grandads Becky’s boyfriend, Jake Chadwick organised the fundraiser for her birthday present. Becky undertook the tandem parachute jump at Black Knights Parachute Centre in Lancaster, in memory of her grandads, who were cared for at the Hospice. Becky said: “And just like that I’ve done it. “Wow what an experience. “I can’t thank Jake enough for the best birthday present ever. “Thank you so much to every single person that has donated!” Becky set a fundraising target of £150 on her JustGiving page and has raised as incredible amount of £1,415.

Becky Johnson

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