Category: Fundraising

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice puts out an appeal for unwanted Christmas presents at their annual coffee morning

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice are inviting the local community of Gainsborough and Morton to their Bring a Gift coffee morning on Thursday 4th February from 10am – 12 noon.

The coffee morning will be held at St Barnabas Hospice, George Henderson Lodge, Front Street in Morton. 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. Our February Coffee Morning has become better known as a Bring a Gift coffee morning where we see kind members of the public donate unopened Christmas gifts; which are very much appreciated and used to support future tombola’s and raffles in the area.”

Guests can indulge in a slice of cake and a hot drink 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

Dan Hadfield as Gary Barlow

Gary Hadfield takes to the stage in Gainsborough to raise funds for Lincolnshire residents battling life-limiting illnesses

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice are excited to announce that the world’s number one Gary Barlow tribute act, Dan Hadfield will be performing in April to raise funds for the hospice.

The evening of musical entertainment will be held at Gainsborough Golf Club on Belt Road on Saturday 16th April from 7pm. Guests will enjoy a one-course meal before Dan Hadfield takes to the stage. There will also be a disco that will run until midnight.

Dan has performed with Gary himself and tours all over the world with his solo show. Dan has appeared with Gary on the Xtra Factor as well as being voted Britain’s Best Lookalike.

His uncanny resemblance in looks, mannerisms and vocal performances has left audiences stunned by his likeness to Gary himself.

Dan Hadfield said: “I’m very happy to be supporting St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice. What St Barnabas does for patients and their families is outstanding and their support is absolutely crucial.

“As a Lincolnshire lad, I’m pleased to be involved in what will be an amazing night and hope to see you there to help raise as much money as possible.”

Tickets are priced at the early bird rate of just £20 per person until 1st March. Tickets purchased after this date will be £25 per person.

Caroline Swindin, Community Events Fundraiser for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:

“I am absolutely delighted that Dan chose to support our hospice by being our star guest for the evening. Dan is an acclaimed performer which ensures that our guests are going to get a fantastic and enjoyable night.

“It is through events like this one that we are able to raise the vital funds we need to continue caring for patients and their families, who are living with the impacts of a life-limiting illness.”

To find out more go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/gary16 or contact Caroline on 07435 970309, email caroline.swindin@stbarnabashospice.co.uk

Deaf musician Paul Whittaker will share an inspirational talk and perform in aid of St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice

On Friday 22nd April, from 7.30pm, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will be hosting an evening of music with Dr Paul Whittaker OBE and the Lindum Ladies Choir at Hemswell Court in Gainsborough.

Dr Paul Whittaker OBE is an inspiring speaker, musician, performer and workshop leader who has been profoundly deaf since the age of 11. He is an organist and a pianist who was accepted at Wadham College, Oxford, to read for a music degree.

Since then Paul has spent over 25 years entertaining, informing and educating people about music and deafness across the UK and beyond. Paul offers a taste of music, laughter and deaf awareness in his own inimitable style, including piano music and signed song.

Caroline Swindin, Community Events Fundraiser for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:

“I am absolutely thrilled that Paul will be returning to Lincolnshire to work with us for the second consecutive year. He was incredibly popular last time and his charisma and sheer talent were enjoyed by all who attended.

“We are so thankful to have Paul joining us and he will be accompanied by the Lindum Ladies Choir who will also be performing throughout the night. The evening of music is sure to delight the listener’s senses.”

Guests can also take advantage of a special overnight package rate which can be booked directly with Hemswell Court, call 01427 668508 for further information.

Tickets for the evening’s entertainment are £22 per person and includes canapés and a drink on arrival.

To find out more go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/musical or contact Caroline on 07435 970309, email caroline.swindin@stbarnabashospice.co.uk

The internationally acclaimed Morriston Orpheus Choir will perform at Lincoln Cathedral in aid of St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice

On Saturday 7th May, from 7:30 pm, Lincoln Cathedral will be host to the 80 strong, world famous Morriston Orpheus Choir.

First formed in 1935 and enjoying an international reputation as a leading figure of male choral singing, the Morriston Orpheus Choir is in constant demand performing around 25 engagements annually. In addition, the Choir undertakes performances on television, at national and promotional events and have also performed at Sydney Opera House.

This concert was idea of hospice supporter, Keith Hebblewhite, who as a choir enthusiast wanted to bring the choir to Lincoln as part of a charity fundraiser.

Keith Hebblewhite said: “I have supported the hospice for 20 years, I am also a huge fan of the Morriston Orpheus Choir, and they performed for the hospice in 2003 and 2005 so it is time to bring the boys back to town!”

Ben Petts, Community Events Fundraiser for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:

“We are incredibly grateful for the support and commitment Keith and the Morriston Orpheus Choir have given us. We are privileged to be able to work alongside such talented people who are helping to make a real difference to patients and their families with a life limiting illness across Lincolnshire.”

The Morriston Orpheus Choir, often referred to as the ‘Ambassadors of Song’, is probably the most travelled of the Welsh male voice choirs. To date, 30 overseas concert tours have been undertaken since 1965.

Steve Pearson, engagement secretary from The Morriston Orpheus Choir, said:

“Morriston Orpheus Choir is a registered charity with two main stated aims, the preservation of the Welsh Choral Music Tradition, and raising money for charitable causes.

“Since its inception the Choir has raised many thousands of pounds for various good causes, including the Hospice Movement.

“Every year, the Choir performs for the Ty Olwen Hospice in Morriston, Swansea, and we are always in awe of the dedication and care provided by hospice staff.”

Steve concludes: “The Choir is absolutely delighted to return to Lincoln in aid of St Barnabas Hospice. It is a privilege for us to be able to support the work of the hospice that provides vital specialist palliative care in this community.”

Tickets are sectioned in pricing, £22.50, £18.00 and £15.00 all of which can be purchased from www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/morristonchoir Tickets can also be purchased at the Lincoln Cathedral Box Office.

Ginny, the Bengal tiger that was rescued

Kathleen Barnett shares this captivating tale of the experience of being an adoptive mum to a tiger.

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice are inviting the local community to join them for Supper with the Tigers on Friday 11th March at Market Rasen Golf Club, from 6.30pm.

Guests can enjoy a two-course supper before Kathleen Barnett entertains with her `Meeting our Tiger’ talk. This talk is a moving insight into the rescue of a Bengal tiger – to which she became an adoptive mum. The tiger was rescued from a squalid zoo in Belgium before returning to its homeland in India.

Caroline Swindin, Community Events Fundraiser for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:

“This promises to be a great night out for all the family, with a delicious supper, fascinating talk and a special surprise appearance. The evening will also help to raise funds to support the delivery of Hospice community services to patients and their families battling a life-limiting illness across Lincolnshire”

Tickets for Supper with the Tigers can be purchased in advance for only £15 per adult and £10 for children aged 12 years and under.

To find out more go to www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/tiger or contact Caroline on 07435 970309, email caroline.swindin@stbarnabashospice.co.uk

Local charity hunts for the final contestants for their Lincoln based Strictly Ballroom and Strictly Kidz

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice is putting out a final call for registrations before their Strictly Ballroom dance lessons gets underway.

Local independent charity St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice is hosting two Strictly Ballroom fundraisers to be held in Lincoln; one for adults and one for children (age 8 – 16).

The professionally led dance lessons commence on Sunday 17th January at St Johns Baptist Church Hall, Sudbrooke Drive, Lincoln with the finale held on Sunday 3rd April at the Lincoln Performing Arts Centre (LPAC).

Becky Otter, Events Manager for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:

“We are delighted that we have had 52 novice dancers come forward to take part in our Strictly fundraisers. They are all enthusiastic, excited and keen to be involved in a truly memorable event.

“We will be with them every step of the way as we support them through the dance lessons, the fundraising and the grand finale. Our aim is to ensure that everyone enjoys themselves and that everyone puts their best foot forward, all while raising money for their local hospice.”

Adults will learn the Rumba and the Quickstep whilst the Strictly Kidz will learn the Tango and Balmoral Blues.

Registration is £5.00 per competitor and adults are asked to raise a minimum of £100 each and children £50 each. The children’s lessons are from 4pm – 5pm, followed by the adult lessons 5.30pm – 6.30pm.

Becky concludes:

“Strictly Ballroom is a vibrant and fun event that enables our contestants to learn new skills and make new friends. It brings together our community who surprise us each year with their support and generosity.

“Over the years we have seen the impacts of our Strictly fundraisers on our contestants who have gained confidence and new skills which they have been able to apply long after the finale is over.”

To register:

Lincoln adults: www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/lincolnstrictly2016

Lincoln Strictly Kidz: www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/strictlykidz2016

For more information contact Becky Otter on becky.otter@stbarnabashospice.co.uk or call her for a chat on 01522 559516.

Lincoln, 27th November 2015 – On December 12th St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will be hosting their annual Christmas Sing Along and High Street Collection.

Hospice staff, volunteers, local choirs, music groups and students will be raising funds for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice this Christmas. There will be various musical performances throughout the day with acts such as: Acapella Sounds, Lincoln College, Lincoln Ukulele Band and members from the Lincoln University Orchestra.

Funds raised from this event will go directly towards providing a patient to stay in the 11 bed In-Patient Unit and enjoy a Christmas Dinner. From 9am – 3pm a team of staff and volunteers alike will be fundraising on Lincoln High Street. St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will also have a stall in St Benedict’s Square where the musical acts will perform and last minute stocking fillers can be purchased.

Amelia Fairweather from a local Beaver Scouts group said “The Beaver Scouts at 12th Lincoln Dragonfly Colony, wanted to do something nice for people in our local community. They wanted to help people at Christmas time and they love to sing!! St Barnabas was a natural choice as several of our families have been helped by them”

Robert Steadman, Conductor for the University of Lincoln Orchestra said “The University Orchestra are very keen to be involved in the Christmas Sing Along because we feel music reaches out and unites people in a way little else can. We are all part of one city, United in song!”

The St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice annual Christmas Sing Along will take place on Saturday December 12th from 9am – 3pm. The Hospice stand will be situated in St Benedict’s Square, if anyone would like to get involved by performing a 30 minute set then get in touch with Ben Petts on 01522 559515 or email: ben.petts@stbarnabashospice.co.uk

Lincoln, 15th November 2015 – St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice has announced that their Colour Dash will be returning to the Lincolnshire Showground next year.

The independent charity is again teaming up with local events supplier, Running Imp, to host the fun run on Saturday 14th May 2016.

Last year 2,500 people were splattered in environmentally friendly powder paint and together raised an incredible £119,463.07

Becky Otter, Event Manager for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:

“We had a fantastic turn out a year ago, and we are excited to offer the race again. In fact, last years event was the single most successful event in our charity’s history and we can’t wait to see what 2016 brings.

“The dash is a brilliant way for our supporters to come together and show their support for their local hospice. It is also a bright and vibrant event that brings the whole family together, whether they run in memory of a loved one or just to have fun.”

The Colour Dash is a 5k route lined with paint stations which will see runners splattered in paint at every kilometre. To take part, participants must be aged five years old and over, and anyone aged 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

Registration will open from 15th December 2015, where adults can take advantage of the early bird price of just £15 and £5 for children. Participants can also buy an early bird family ticket (two adults and two children) for just £35. The early bird price is valid until 1st March 2016.

Becky said: “For 2016 we are opening this event up to an even larger audience with our capacity increasing to 3,500 people. The Colour Dash is all about wearing your biggest smile, raising money for your hospice and getting messy!”

The registration fee includes; your dasher pack, sunglasses, colour dash number sponsorship form, bottle of water, poncho, paint and commemorative medal.

The Colour Dash is being sponsored by Western Power Distribution. If you would like to sponsor a colour station, please do get in touch.

To register go to: www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/cd16

#CD16 #getmessy

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice was fortunate to receive a generous donation of £3,490 from The Freemasons’ Grand Charity recently.

A total of six hospices in the Lincolnshire region received donations from The Freemasons’ Grand Charity, totalling £ 10.816.

Veronica Brien – Head of Fundraising and Marketing for St Barnabas said:

“We are elated to receive such a generous donation from The Freemasons’ and we can’t thank them enough. It never ceases to amaze me how supportive this group are and our local community who continue to support the Hospice each year. Through this support, we are able to continue providing the care and support to the people of Lincolnshire and ensure that our patients and their families can make the most of every moment together.”

245 adult and children’s hospices across England and Wales have received a total of £600,000. Since 1984, nearly £12 million has been donated to hospices by The Freemasons’ Grand Charity. Freemasons and their families raise all donations, to assist hospices in their vital role in helping those affected by terminal or life limiting illness.

Speaking about the donation Graham Ives the Provincial Grand Master of Lincolnshire said:

“We believe it is essential to support the exceptional care provided by our local hospices, and financial help is fundamental to ensuring these services can continue. The hospices’ incredible contribution to the community is valued highly here in Lincolnshire and that is why we are so happy to donate this amount in 2015”.

From left to right: Caroline Opsblum, Paula Broughton, Una Taylor and Catherine McIntosh

Catherine McIntosh spent six months planning a charity ball to remember her brother and to raise money for the hospice who cared for him

A total of £11,000 was raised for local charity St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice at a fundraising ball last month.

Richard’s Ball took place on Saturday 24th October at The Bentley Hotel in Lincoln and attracted 215 guests. The evening featured live music, a casino and a raffle and a tombola with 120 prizes donated from the local business community.

The ball was organised to mark the 50th birthday of Richard Taylor who had died from cancer at the age of 42.

It was Richard’s sister, Catherine McIntosh, 44, and their cousin Paula Broughton, 42, from Lincoln who decided that they should mark the golden milestone birthday.

Catherine said: “Richard was the happiest and most cheerful person you could ever hope to meet. He was the kind of person that would light up a room when he walked into it and his fun loving nature was infectious to all that met him.

“Myself and my cousin Paula thought the ball would be a fitting tribute to Richard and we are absolutely delighted to have raised such an incredible amount for St Barnabas, who cared for Richard in his final days.

“We ensured the ball was personal to Richard and the colour scheme on the night reflected Richard’s love of Manchester United Football Club.”

The evening also included an auction with prizes such as a signed Manchester United football shirt, a signed Chelsea FC football and a water colour painting of Lincoln at night.

The evening was also supported by The Nags Head Public House in Bardney, Goldmsiths, Lindums, Branston Potatoes and Belvoir Lettings.

All the money raised from Richard’s Ball was donated to St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice after the charity had cared for Richard and their family.

Catherine said: “When I first heard that Richard was being transferred from the County Hospital to the Hospice my heart sank. I imagined the hospice as a dark and gloomy place full of sadness and people at the end of their lives. It wasn’t the kind of place that I wanted Richard to be in. How misinformed I was.

“Richard’s room was bright, light and airy and better still it looked out over a beautiful garden. The staff were quick to make us feel comfortable and welcomed Richard’s friends and family, regardless of what time of day it was.

“Before entering the hospice there had been times where Richard had been in real agony but the staff at the hospice ensured that Richard’s pain and symptoms were managed promptly, effectively and with the utmost dignity.

“They treated him with real warmth and compassion, recognising that while he was a stranger to them, he was the world to us.”

Catherine concludes: “The hospice allowed Richard the freedom and dignity to be able to spend precious time with his family and friends and for that we are forever grateful. Our last memories are happy ones knowing Richard passed away peacefully with his family around him.”

Richard’s Ball is to return next year at The Bentley Hotel on 22nd October 2016.