Category: Fundraising
Hospice Knockout fundraiser returns to Washingborough after public demand
Family fun day ‘It’s a Knockout’ returns to Washingborough Playing Fields for a day of summer fun
St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will host their sixth annual ‘It’s a Knockout’ at Washingborough Playing Fields on Sunday 10th July at 12pm. The hospice mascot, Barnabas Bear will be cheering on twelve teams including many from the local business community.
Teams from Audi, Diane Genders, NMB Minebea UK, Salon Two, Jacksons Buildbase, Cooke and Mason and Nurses from Lincoln County Hospital will battle it out on a giant inflatable obstacle course, filled with bubbles and water.
Becky Otter, Events Manager for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:
“After announcing that last years ‘It’s a Knockout’ would be our last we were inundated with requests to host it again this year. I am very glad that we listened to public opinion as we have sold out of all the team places!
“This is a really fun event for the whole family to come and support the hospice and have a great day out. When you’re not watching the teams compete you can have a go on our climbing wall, giant slide, bouncy castle and face painting.”
Refreshments will be available throughout the day with local favourites Eskimoo and Daisy Made on-site. There will also be a BBQ with Lincolnshire’s finest sausages and burgers from Elite Meat in the Bailgate.
Angie Driver, Paralegal at Diane Genders Solicitors, said:
“This is such a great event to get involved with. All of us will know someone whose lives have been affected by cancer. We wanted to combine our social events with some local fundraising that was close to our hearts and this event was the natural choice.
“Over the course of the next twelve months we have set a target of raising £2000 for St Barnabas hospice. We hope our clients; referrers and friends will come along on the day and help us to help St Barnabas.”
Kaytee McKenzie from team NMB-MINEBEA, said:
“This is the fourth year running we have entered as a work team, it’s a fantastic fun event to participate in and a great family day out, but best of all raising money for a worthy charity”
Andy Parker, from Lincoln Audi, said:
“We’re supporting this event as everyone I know has, at some point, been supported by this local charity. The people that work with St Barnabas are true angels and we feel that this is the best way of giving something back to recognise the great work they do.”
For the first time this year the family fun day will also showcase ‘Tony Butlers Exotic Animal and Owl Adventures’ and children will get to meet Disney favourites Elsa and Anna.
Becky concludes:
“It’s a jam packed day of family fun and the children will also be able to try their luck on the inflatable course from 4pm for a donation of £5. There’s no need to register in advance the children can just get involved on the day.
“Come along and cheer on our teams, meet Barnabas Bear and help to make a real difference to the lives of our patients and their families.”
The event is FREE to watch.
For more information visit: www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/knockout16
Lincolnshire residents urged to make a will and help boost funds for local hospice
Sills and Betteridge Solicitors lend their support to Make a Will month with St Barnabas Hospice
St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice has launched a major campaign across the county to encourage local residents to support the hospice and make a will this month.
The hospice is running Make a Will Month throughout June with Sills and Betteridge who will waive their legal fee so that clients can make a donation to the hospice.
Veronica Brien, Head of Fundraising and Marketing, said:
“Make a Will month is a great opportunity to get your affairs in order, have your will written or amended for a donation and help to secure the future of St Barnabas Hospice.
“We are also asking our community to think about leaving a gift in their will as this can have a vital impact on the care we provide now and the care we hope to provide in the future. At present, one in five of our patients are supported by a gift left in a will.”
Andrew Durkan, Partner at Sills and Betteridge, said:
“We are delighted to be involved with St Barnabas Hospice Make a Will Month, especially as it is the first time they have run an initiative of this sort. It is a great opportunity for us to encourage and facilitate local people to make a Will whilst giving a voluntary donation to such a deserving charity, instead of paying our fees.”
As well as raising money for St Barnabas Hospice, Make a Will Month also encourages people to make plans for their future and to plan for the end of their lives.
Veronica added: “We spend our lives working to provide for ourselves and our loved ones. You may own property, shares, savings, investments and personal possessions. Making a Will is your way of saying how you would like your estate to be divided amongst your loved ones.
“There is no obligation as part of Make a Will month to leave a legacy to St Barnabas Hospice. However, once you have provided for your loved ones, any gift you are able to leave will help to ensure we are able to continue providing specialist care and support to our community in the future.”
Sills and Betteridge have offices in Lincoln, Boston, Skegness, Sleaford, Spilsby and Gainsborough. To find your nearest branch go to www.sillslegal.co.uk
Quote St Barnabas Hospice Make a Will Month when making an appointment.
For more information contact Veronica Brien, Head of Fundraising and Marketing on 01522 559 507 or email veronica.brien@stbarnabashospice.co.uk
Lincolnshire hospice invite Gainsborough residents to popular coffee morning
St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will be hosting the popular coffee morning from their flagship day hospice, George Henderson Lodge in Morton
St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice are inviting the local community of Gainsborough and Morton to their latest coffee morning on Thursday 9th June from 10am – 12 noon.
The coffee morning will be held at St Barnabas Hospice, George Henderson Lodge, Front Street in Morton. The George Henderson Lodge provides community hospice services to patients and their families living with the impacts of a life-limiting illness.
Caroline Swindin, Community Events Fundraiser for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:
“It is always lovely to see the hospice bustling with lots of visitors and everyone is very welcome. We will have our popular cake and homemade produce stall, tombola, St Barnabas giftware and a selection of quality plants”
“We are also looking forward to welcoming the Mayor of West Lindsey District Council who will be in attendance to help support the event and our hospice.”
Guests can indulge in a slice of cake and a hot drink whilst relaxing in the gardens before browsing stalls and trying their luck on the tombola.
For more information please contact Caroline Swindin, Community Events Fundraiser on 07435 970309 or e-mail caroline.swindin@stbarnabashospice.co.uk
Lincolnshire hospice to host ladies lunch in Sutton-on-Sea
Ladies lunch will feature a talk and demonstration from Head Gardener to help get gardens summer ready
On Tuesday 28th June, from 11.30am, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will be hosting a Ladies Lunch at The Bacchus Hotel in Sutton on Sea. Guests can enjoy The Bacchus famous carvery followed by desserts, tea and coffee.
The Head Gardener from Woodthorpe Garden Centre will entertain guests when he shares his knowledge and experience on how to create the perfect hanging baskets and garden planters.
Amy Reeve, Community Events Fundraiser for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:
“This event is a wonderful opportunity for ladies to enjoy a fun afternoon together, indulge in a delicious lunch and learn how to make their gardens summer ready! The hotel is a family run business that is full of English charm and character and is sure to provide our guests with a warm and friendly welcome.
“What’s more, the hotel is only a short walk to the sea front which is sure to make for a lovely summer afternoon stroll. Plus every penny raised from this event will help us to continue to care for patients and their families throughout our community.”
Tickets are £20 per person and can be purchased from www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/LouthLadies
Lincoln dog walkers needed to help raise funds for local hospice
St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice brings 3rd annual Paws 4 a Cause to Lincoln
On Sunday 26th June from 10am, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will be hosting its 3rd annual Paws 4 a Cause event, which will start and end at Skellingthorpe Community Centre.
Dog walkers can choose to walk three or four and a half miles around Skellingthorpe Old Wood and will be led by the Paws 4 a Cause mascot, a pug named Ethel.
Laura Stones, Events Fundraiser for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:
“This annual event is becoming a firm favourite within our local community and it is wonderful to see so many owners and their dogs turn out to show their support for our patients and their families.
“Last year 75 dogs turned out to raise an incredible £3,000 for St Barnabas and this year we would love to see that figure increase so that we can care for even more people across our county.”
Registration will open from 10am in the Skellingthorpe Community Centre car park and the walk will begin from 10:30am.
Registration is £5.00 per dog and each dog will receive a free doggy-bag full of treats to take home for completing the walk.
Register your dog at www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/lincolnpaws
For further information contact Laura Stones on 01522 559 515 or email laura.stones@stbarnabashospice.co.uk
Golfers needed to help raise money for Lincolnshire hospice
Thonock Park golf course at Gainsboough Golf Club
Golfers from across Lincolnshire are encouraged to take part in the annual golf day and help raise money for local hospice
Local independent charity, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice are holding a golf day to help boost the funds they need to care for people living with a life limiting illness throughout the county.
The golf day will be held at Gainsborough Golf Club on Belt Road on Friday 1st July with tee off times between 9am – 12.30pm.
There is availability for 20 teams of four to take part in the AM-AM tournament on the Thonock Park course.
Caroline Swindin, Community Events Fundraiser for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:
“Our golf day is an annual event and last year it raised £3,000 and we are hoping to build on that success this time. Money raised from events like this one allows us to continue to deliver our specialist end of life care to those who need it the most.
Golfers can enjoy refreshments at the halfway house at hole nine and try their luck on the raffle which includes a top prize of a PING golf bag.
Anyone can take part in the golf day, costing £140 per team of four which includes a drink on arrival, two course carvery lunch and halfway house.
For more information please contact Caroline Swindin, Community Events Fundraiser on 07435 970309 or e-mail caroline.swindin@stbarnabashospice.co.uk
Sign up to the event at www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/golfdaygains
Spalding dog walkers needed to help raise money for local hospice
Local independent charity St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice are hosting a sponsored dog walk, Paws 4 a Cause, to help boost the funds they need to care for people living with a life limiting illness throughout the county.
The walk will take place on Sunday 19th June, from 1pm and will begin at Springfields Event Centre in Spalding. Dog walkers can choose to walk two or four miles along the coronation channel.
Vikki Allen, Community Events Fundraiser, said:
“This is a fabulously fun event for dog lovers in Spalding and is a great opportunity for like-minded people to come together for an afternoon stroll. The walk is suitable for all fitness levels as owners and their dogs can choose to walk two or four miles.
“This is the first time we have brought this event to Spalding and we hope that our community will get behind our efforts to raise vital funds to continue the care and support to patients and their families across Spalding.”
Registration is just £5 per dog.
Register online at www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/pawspa16 or contact Vikki Allen on 07435 753098 or email vikki.allen@stbarnabashospice.co.uk
Lincolnshire hospice to host annual sponsored yogathon in Grantham
Last years yogathon participants who raised £2,000
Local independent charity calls for the local community to join them at their outdoor fitness and wellbeing event
On Saturday 9th July, from 9.30am – 12.30pm, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will be hosting a sponsored yogathon in the grounds of Stoke Rochford Hall in Grantham.
The event has been organised in partnership with local yoga teachers Stefan Cunnington and Sarah Tite. Stefan will be guiding guests through the program to achieve a full 108 sun salutations, whilst Sarah will offer participants a more gentle approach.
Stefan said:
“We will keep a flexible approach to the event with some adaptations and plenty of breaks for those who may be new to this type of activity. It would be great to see some new faces along this year and as always, I’m very pleased to support this worthy cause.”
The sponsored yogathon will take up to three hours to complete and people of all yoga abilities are encouraged to take part.
Janie McCormick, Event Organiser for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:
“Each year our yogathon has grown in popularity and last year we raised an incredible £2,000. I’m very much looking forward to this year’s event in such a beautiful setting and hope to raise even more money for hospice care in Grantham.”
Registration for the event is £10 per person and includes a picnic lunch, on-site mini sports massage, free bottled water and refreshments on arrival.
Participants are asked to sign up online at https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/yoga16 or call Janie McCormick on 01476 591010.
Lincolnshire hospice host evening of pampering at Gainsborough Golf Club
Ladies from the Gainsborough community are invited to an evening of pampering and indulgence in aid of local hospice
St Barnabas Hospice is hosting an evening of pampering and pure indulgence at its `Kick Start Your Summer’ event on Thursday 16th June, 7pm – 9.30pm at Gainsborough Golf Club.
Browns Department Store from Marshalls Yard will be bringing Benefit, Clarins, Clinique and Estee Lauder to provide pampering, advice and exclusive offers.
Caroline Swindin, Community Events Fundraiser for St Barnabas Hospice, said:
“Kick Start Your Summer is fantastic opportunity for ladies to come along and enjoy an evening of relaxing pampering and indulgence to get you looking and feeling your best this summer.
“All proceeds from the event help St Barnabas to continue to care for patients and their families with life limiting illnesses in the local community.”
Guests can also shop at a host of stalls including Forever Aloe, Bowen Bodyworks Therapy, Body Shop, Slimming World and receive relaxing massages.
Tickets can be purchased in advance for £5 and this includes entry and one taster treatment or group consultation.
For further information or to book a place go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/gainsum or contact Caroline on 07435 970309 or email caroline.swindin@stbarnabashospice.co.uk
Hospice Colour Dash breaks all records
Local independent charity gets a boost of £150,000 as 3,500 people turn out for sell out fun run
A total of 3,500 people have pledged more than £150,000 to St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice after taking part in the Colour Dash which saw participants showered in colour along the 5k route.
The independent charity teamed up with local events supplier, Running Imp, to host the fundraiser on Saturday 14th May at the Lincolnshire Showground.
Becky Otter, Event Manager for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:
“I am so excited to reveal that the Colour Dash far surpassed any of our expectations to make it the highest grossing event in our charity’s history. We are so grateful for every single person who turned out to raise such an incredible amount of money for hospice care.
“After the success of last year’s event we opened it up to an additional 1,000 entrants and we were astounded when this sold out before the big day. The Colour Dash has captured the hearts and minds of our local community who came out in force to show their support.”
The Colour Dash saw participants as young as five hit with environmentally friendly powdered paint as they ran the five-kilometre course.
Becky said: “We met people who were taking part for all sorts of reasons. Many were there to remember and honour someone special whilst others came along to soak up the atmosphere.”
The event saw support from the local business community with Western Power Distribution, named as headline sponsors.
Becky concludes: “The money raised from this event will directly impact the care and services we provide. Last year we cared for more than 9,000 people across the county and this year we hope to care for even more.”
Plans are already underway with next year’s Colour Dash which will take place on Saturday 13th May 2017 at the Lincolnshire Showground.