Fundraising team move to Ulverston

As from Monday 8th September 2008, the Fundraising team will no longer be based at Lesser Kings Hall Barrow. Instead they will operate from the hospice grounds, Ford Park, Ulverston. If you would like to contact the team please use the hospice telephone number: 01229 580305.

Light up a Life media opportunity

We are seeking media volunteers/case studies for this year's Light up a Life campaign in order to help us achieve media coverage which highlights the importance of the event and of hospice care. If you think you may be interested, please click here

St. Mary's Hospice sponsored swimming group

We would like to welcome any newcomers, male or female, to our swimming group. These swimming sessions take place on Thursdays from 2.45pm to 3.15pm at Dalton Leisure Centre during school term time.  

You do not have to be an able swimmer as swimming aids can be provided, which many of us use. We all enjoy the relaxation of the water, meeting friendly people, and the cuppa and conversation afterwards. In the long breaks during the school holidays we always manage to meet up for lunch to keep in contact.

If you are interested in joining our swimming group please contact Ann Berry on 01229 827554 or Liz Barker on 01229 830698. Alternatively you can contact St. Mary's Hospice on 01229 580305.

BAE Charity Challenge

BAE Systems UK selects a different charity to support every 18 months. The fantastic news is that BAE in Barrow have chosen St. Mary's Hospice as their supported charity until September 2009!

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A Walk to Remember

Friday 16th May 2008

A big thank you goes out to all of those involved in the second annual Walk to Remember. Over 560 ladies set off on the 11km walk around Barrow to help raise funds for the hospice.

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The London Marathon

April 2008

We were very fortunate that this year 4 local people took part in the London marathon to raise funds for St Mary's Hospice. A big thank you goes out to ian Walker, Lesley ENglish, Howard Graves and Dr Dan Golding who altogether raised a staggering £11735.

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Sportsman's Dinner

Friday 17th April 2008

St Mary's was happy to hold its first ever Sportsman's Dinner and Fundraising Auction which turned out to be an extremely successful event raising £3195. Entertainment for the night included footballer Alex Stepney, comedian Lester Crabtree and MC Denis Horan.

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Donations Help Hospice to Stay Mobile

With thanks to the Lady Angela Rooker Memorial Fund and Alan Meyerscough Ltd, St Mary's now has 3 new vehicles to help keep the hospice team mobile.

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Growing Together

St Mary's is delighted to announce that due to a grant awarded by the Ellerman Foundation, they will be commencing a Horticultural Therapy project in Ulverston in January 2008.

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