Category: Fundraising

On Friday, 2nd October from 6:00pm Toby Hope will start a 24 hour spin challenge to raise funds for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice in memory of his Mother in Law, Margaret Betts.

Toby has set himself a challenge to cycle on a spin bicycle from 6pm on Friday 2nd October to 6pm Saturday 3rd October.

Margaret Betts had a short battle with cancer which lasted only 12 weeks and in that time Toby and the family described the care as “amazing” and that the Hospice played and integral part in Margaret’s final days. Margaret supported the Hospice’s annual Light Up a Life events and would make a donation every year towards the appeal.

Toby first started to fundraise for the Hospice by taking part in our 2015 Strictly Ballroom event. Toby is hoping to raise much needed funds for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice and you can help Toby cycle through the night by donating online to his Just Giving page by visiting, www.justgiving.com/Toby-Hope2

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

“The public support our Hospice in various ways and Toby’s challenge will not be easy, 24 hours cycling on spin bike is going to be impressive. I would like to urge anyone that can support Toby in this mammoth challenge to donate anything they can in aid of our local Hospice.”

Toby’s challenge will be starting on Friday 2nd October at 6pm; he will cycle through the night until 6pm Saturday evening to complete this challenge of endurance.

From left to right: (Back row) James Mundy, Nicole Hagan, Emma Innesbeer, Chloe Cook (Front row) Sally Mundy, Richard Armstrong, Jamie Bendy and Jerry Innesbeer

Daredevil skydivers raise over £5,000 for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice

On Sunday 6th September, a group of eight friends took the plunge in a tandem skydive at Hibaldstow airfield to raise money for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice.

Richard Armstrong, Emma Innesbeer, Jerry Innesbeer, Jamie Bendy, Sally and James Mundy, Nicole Hagan (16) and Chole Cook (16) collectively raised over £5,000 from jumping 15,000feet out of a plane.

Richard Armstrong rallied up his friends to tandem skydive after the hospice cared for his dad.

Richard said: “I decided to jump for St Barnabas because I was amazed by the wonderful support the staff were able to provide my Dad in his latter weeks. In turn this made the difficult time easier to accept, for me and my sister, and others close to him, who knew he was in caring and experienced hands. It was a fantastic and dedicated service.”

Sally Mundy decided to jump for the hospice because of the care her step mum is currently receiving.

Sally said: “My step mum is currently receiving outstanding care and support from the St Barnabas Hospice At Home team. We wanted to do our bit to raise valuable funds and to say thank you for all that St Barnabas is doing. My son James and I were also looking for a challenge and the tandem skydive was definitely that!”

Following the tandem jump, Jerry Innesbeer has signed up to take on a solo jump.

Jerry said: “I was very apprehensive on the morning of the jump, once we all got on the plane it was go, go, go! My instructor, Noel, was excellent. He was a very calming influence and made the whole thing a fabulous experience.”

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

“Jumping out of plane from 15,000feet is an incredible achievement. We are truly grateful to anyone who undertakes this high flying challenge in aid of the hospice.

“I went along and supported the jumpers and it really was an incredible sight. I am urging anyone who wants to take on a big challenge to sign up today and help raise vital sponsorship for our hospice.”

To skydive for charity contact Becky Otter on becky.otter@stbarnabashospice.co.uk or call 01522 540 300.

George Henderson Lodge, Front Street, Morton.

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice is delighted to be returning with its popular Coffee Morning on Thursday 17th September 2015. This will take place between 10am -12noon at the George Henderson Lodge, Front Street, Morton, Gainsborough.

The local community are invited to come along for a morning of delicious home made cakes, try their luck on the Tombola and pick up a bargain on our Book and Bric a Brac stall.

The local charity is also looking for donations of cakes and biscuits to be sold on their ever popular cake stall.

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

“These Coffee Mornings are always very popular and it is lovely to see so many people at our Hospice. Our last Coffee Morning in March raised £350 which was fantastic!

“We are extremely grateful to everyone for their support and generosity which contributes to the continuing delivery of Hospice Community services in the area from the George Henderson Lodge.”

For more information please contact Fundraising on 01522 540300 or e-mail fundraising@stbarnabashospice.co.uk

Alford Manor House

Back by popular demand, for the third year, is the Ladies Afternoon Tea at Alford Manor House in support of St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice. The event will take place on Tuesday 29th September from 4-6pm.

Ladies from the local community are invited to enjoy a traditional afternoon tea in the beautiful surroundings of Alford Manor House. Guests can also enjoy some time shopping the local produce from the craft and gift stalls.

Entertainment is supplied by the ‘Withern Singers’ who will perform a selection of songs from their extensive repertoire.

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

“This is a lovely afternoon out for ladies and it is becoming increasingly popular, last year we sold out. It is wonderful to see the ladies dressed up with their hats, fascinators and scarves and to add to the fun we present a prize for the best-dressed lady on the day. ”

Tickets are £10 per person and can be bought online at www.stbarnabashospice.co.ukALtea or from the St Barnabas shop in Alford.

For further information email fundraising@stbarnabashospice.co.uk or call 01522 540.

The Odling Bros’ from Navenby

St Barnabas Grantham Hospice to host an evening with local butchers Odling Bros’

On Friday 18th September, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will be hosting an evening dinner at Belton Park Golf Club, Grantham.

The guest speakers at the dinner will be the Odling bros’ Butchers from Navenby, who will treat guests to a professional sausage making demonstration and share an insight into their 100 year history.

Guests will have the opportunity to join in and try their hand at sausage making with a certificate awarded to the best amateur sausage made on the night. A Raffle will also be held on the night with the chance to win a voucher from Odlings, amongst other prizes.

Janie McCormick, Community Events Fundraiser for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:

“I am delighted to be able to bring the talent of the Odling Brothers to our guests at Belton House. I am really looking forward to the fun-filled evening and hope that we will be able to raise some much-needed funds for our hospice.”

Helen Keenan, HR Manager from Odlings, said:

“As a company we are very aware of the wonderful service that St Barnabas offer and we are proud to support such a worthy cause.”

The event will be held at Belton Park Golf Club, Londonthorpe Rd, Grantham. Doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm dinner. A bar and Raffle will be available. Tickets are £22.00 each and include a two-course dinner.

For further information visit www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/Odlingbros or contact Janie McCormick on janie.mccormick@stbarnabashospice.co.uk or call 01476 591010.

The Toft Country House Hotel and Golf Club

St Barnabas Grantham Hospice hosts second annual Ladies Lunch with Odling Bros Butchers

On Friday 9th October, from 11.30am, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will be hosting a ladies lunch at The Toft Country House Hotel and Golf Club, Toft near Bourne.

The guest speakers at the lunch will be the Odling Bros’ Butchers from Navenby, who will treat guests to a professional sausage making demonstration and share an insight into their 100 year history. There will be the opportunity to make sausages and the best amateur sausage maker will be rewarded with a personalised certificate.

Guests will also have the chance to shop local crafts, handbags and jewellery from a limited number of stalls that will be in attendance.

Janie McCormick, Community Events Fundraiser for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, said:

“St Barnabas held its first Ladies Lunch in the Bourne area in the autumn of 2014. The luncheon was thoroughly enjoyed by all those who attended with complimentary feedback from several guests.

“The lunch was a huge success and raised in excess of £740 for our hospice. We are hoping that we will be able to raise even more money from this year’s lunch.”

The event will be held at The Toft Country House Hotel and Golf Club, Toft nr Bourne. Refreshments will be available on arrival from 11.30am with lunch served at 12.30pm.

A bar and Raffle will be available. Tickets are £25 each and include a two-course lunch.

For further information visit www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk/toftlunch or contact Janie McCormick on janie.mccormick@stbarnabashospice.co.uk or call 01476 591010.

On Sunday 20th September, from 11:00am – 3pm, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will be hosting their annual fete at their Day Therapy Centre on Hawthorn Road in Lincoln. There will be entertainment including birds of prey, a BBQ and more than 10 stalls selling homemade produce and crafts.

For the younger members of the family, there will be plenty of games and competitions to take part in, along with face painting and a bouncy castle. Guests can also enjoy a cup of tea and slice of cake in the idyllic landscaped gardens of the Day Therapy Centre.

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

“Our annual Fete is a real highlight in our calendar and each year we try to make it bigger and better than before. The fete is a wonderful day out for all the family as there is something for everyone to enjoy.

“Each year our local community turn out in droves to support our annual fete and our hospice. A huge thank you must go to our volunteers who work tirelessly to ensure the successful running of our events.”

Volunteer hospice complementary therapists will also be present to provide moments of relaxation with massage and reiki.

There is free entry to this event and free onsite parking.

Left to right, Victoria Bell, Gareth Morris and Darren Booker.

Three brave employees from Focus Consultants are taking the plunge for charity with a tandem skydive in aid of a cause close to their hearts.

The parachute jump will also be part of the celebrations to mark the 21st birthday of Focus Consultants, which is based in Nottingham and has offices in Leicester, London, Boston and Aubourn near Lincoln.

The team will be raising money for St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice, which gave care and support to the wife and family of Focus senior building surveyor Darren Booker. Elizabeth Booker was 47 when she passed away last year following her diagnosis of a rare form of Non Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

Darren, who works in the Boston office of Focus, will be joined by two colleagues, 16-year-old admin apprentice Victoria Bell, who also works in the Boston office, and sustainability surveyor Gareth Morris, who is based in Leicester. Their tandem parachute jump is scheduled to take place at Langar Airfield near Nottingham on Sunday 13th September.

Darren, from Bassingham, near Lincoln, said: “This is my personal challenge in tribute to Liz, who was so very brave in facing her illness and no matter how she felt she would always have a smile for you.

“St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice gave us both the support and care that was so very priceless at the most difficult of times. They were not the only organisation to help Liz but they were there right to the end. This challenge is what I have wanted to do for many years but Liz would not let me for fear of something going wrong and losing me.”

Between them, the trio hope to raise more than £1,200. Focus Consultants, which offers a range of services, including funding and economic development, regeneration expertise, energy consultancy and chartered surveying services, is donating £300 to the cause as part of the firm’s 21st birthday celebrations. The company has also chosen St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice as its charity for 2015/2016 and earlier this year it handed over £230 after staging its annual golf day.

It will be the first experience of its kind for all three volunteers when they take the plunge next month.

Victoria, a former pupil of Haven High Academy in Boston, said: “I wanted to do the challenge for the experience. It is for a great charity so I thought there’s no better time to do it as I’ll be able to raise money to help at the same time.”

Meanwhile, Gareth said: “I am doing the jump because I feel passionate about the charity in question and have always wanted to do a skydive. This is an opportunity to do something from my bucket list but also help the less fortunate at the same time.”

Housing group Longhurst has also donated £100 to the challenge. Liz Booker had worked at the group for 23 years and was business development co-ordinator there before she passed away.

Trevor Newton, Focus partner based at the Boston office, said: “We are full of admiration for Darren, Victoria and Gareth, who have stepped forward for this challenge and are raising money for such a deserving charity. Everyone at Focus Consultants wishes them all the best.”

The intrepid trio will take part in a 10,000 feet freefall parachute jump, reaching speeds of more than 120mph as they dive through the air. They will freefall (without the parachute deployed) for several thousand feet, harnessed to a professional parachute instructor at all times throughout the descent, with the instructor in control of the landing.

St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice has been providing specialist palliative and end-of-life care for more than 30 years across Lincolnshire. In the last 12 months St Barnabas has cared for and supported 1,215 people within the Boston area through their day therapy, hospice at home, out-patient and in-patient services. The charity has to raise more than £4 million this year to be able to provide these services to its patients and their families.

Each of the three volunteers has their own fundraising page and would welcome any donations:

https://www.justgiving.com/Darren-Booker/

https://www.justgiving.com/Victoria-Bell14/

https://www.justgiving.com/Gareth-Morris22

Last years outdoor yogathon event at Barrowby Road in Grantham

Local independent charity calls for the local community to join them at their outdoor fitness event.

On Saturday 12th September, from 9.30am – 12.30pm, St Barnabas Lincolnshire Hospice will be hosting a sponsored yogathon at their Day Therapy Centre on Barrowby Road in Grantham.

The event has been organised in partnership with local yoga teacher Stefan Cunnington who will be guiding participants through the program to achieve a full 108 sun salutations. Stefan will also be joined by Yoga teacher Marion Field who 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 pleased to support this worthy cause.”

The sponsored yogathon will take two 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 £1,577.00. We are hoping to exceed that target this year and raise even more money for hospice care in Grantham.”

Registration for the event is £10 per person and includes a picnic lunch, onsite sports massage and bottled water.

Participants are asked to sign up online at https://stbarnabashospice.co.uk/yogathon15 or call Janie McCormick on 01476 591 010.

AM2 Architects win the first heat

Local independent charity gets a boost of over £12,000 from their fifth annual It’s a Knockout fundraiser.

St Barnabas Lincolnshire hospice has raised in excess of £12,000 from their It’s a Knockout fundraiser which saw 140 competitors go head to head around the slippery obstacle course.

Fourteen teams took part in the family fun day which was held at Washingborough Playing Fields on Sunday 12th July.

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

“I am absolutely delighted to reveal that this years It’s a Knockout is our most successful to date. The amount of money raised was phenomenal and it was heart-warming to see so many people turn out to show their support.

“It was our intention that this years It’s a Knockout would be our last. However due to popular demand we have decided to bring it back next year, although we have no definite date yet.”

Teams included the YMCA, Deans Sport and Leisure, Running Imp International, NMB Minebea UK, Western Power, AM2 Architects and Your Print Partner who battled it out in costumes on carnival themed inflatables.

Becky Otter said:

“I am immensely proud of all our competitors who donated their time and raised money for our hospice. Their willingness to take part entertained the crowds and helped to make a real difference to our patients and their families.

“My sincerest gratitude also goes to all of the volunteers who worked tirelessly to ensure the event was a huge success.”

Anyone interested in next years It’s a Knockout are encouraged to go online to: www.stbarnabashospice.co.uk where the date will be confirmed.