Arthur Rank Hospice Charity

This October is 'Make a Will Month' and a number of local solicitors and Will writers have kindly donated their time to write you a simple Will in exchange for a donation to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity - NEW to this year we are working with Leeds Day - Huntingdon solicitors to cover the Huntingdon/St Ives/St Neots area.
To make an appointment with a solicitor close to you, please visit http://www.arhc.org.uk/Makeawill.asp

Did we read that correctly? 😲 A jackpot of £9,000 up for grabs this Friday....you've got to be in it to win it!
Lots of cash prizes to be won and you'll be helping your local hospice too...for more info on Your Hospice Lottery visit: http://www.arhc.org.uk/join-the-lottery.a sp

On the back of a very successful plea for mens shower gel (thanks to all who donated) we are now running low on women's shower gel, soap, deodorant. If you can help, donations can be handed in to the hospice or any of our shops. #ThankYou

After taking part in a successful Hadrian's Wall trek last month which has so far raised over £12,000, Mike Godfrey from PEM completed the 100 mile Prudential RideLondon last weekend and has so far raised a further £1000 for the hospice.
We have been blown away by PEM's dedication to supporting us and if you want to show your appreciation for Mike's amazing achievement please visit https://bit.ly/2AnH8Gw #TeamAwesome

#TBT to our Bridge The Gap 2018 Launch Event where Ruth Meyer from the Society of Cambridge Tourist Guides gave some interesting facts on the colleges along the route - first up was Emmanuel College https://soundcloud.com/…/bridgethegap20 18-what-weve-got-to-…
To book your place on our popular walk around some of Cambridge's most historical and famous colleges please visit http://www.arhc.org.uk/register-for-bridg e-the-gap.asp

Looking for ideas for the whole family to enjoy this August Bank Holiday? Why not pop along to the Fenland Country Fair in Stow-Cum-Quy.
We'll be having a stall there with lots of fun activities to take part in and we'd love to see you.

We love ourselves a #FlashbackFriday and what better than looking back at the SME Cambridgeshire Business Awards in June where we scooped up the award for 'Not for Profit Business of the Year'.
Watch this short video highlighting all the well deserved winners from the evening - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guk-IoKhY Do&t=2s

#Fridayfun as we’ve been drawing our Cash Summer Raffle here at the Hospice. 8 prize winners have been drawn from a HUGE bucket of tickets... and our CEO Lynn picked out the top ticket – someone has won £2,000!
We will be getting in touch with all the winners to let them know the happy news but to everyone who has taken part – thank you for your support… you have helped raised over £22,000 for the Hospice!

#Fridayreflections
Looking back to earlier this week, when our team welcomed David Ball, from the Robert Hall Charity, as well as Gill Stevens and Malcolm Bruce from The Friends of the Wisbech Hospitals to the Alan Hudson Day Treatment Centre
The two organisations - together with the Hudson Foundation - are funding much of the expansion and redevelopment work at our Treatment Centre, based at North Cambs Hospital.
... The visitors took a tour of the current facilities, before The Friends of Wisbech Hospitals presented a cheque. Having met patients who were there for a treatment day, their Chair Malcolm Bruce commented: "The patients find the unit so valuable as it is, but you can see why they are really looking forward to the redevelopment: especially when you look at the size of the treatment room as it is now - the redevelopment will make it so spacious in comparison. The plans fit in with the redevelopment of the larger site, which can only be a good thing for the North Cambs Hospital, and the people of Wisbech and the Fens."
Please support #AlanHudsonDTCAppeal to help raise the final £50,000 needed for these essential works. #shareourcare http://www.arhc.org.uk/Alan-Hudson-DTC-Ap peal.asp
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Crazy, brave or generous - you make your choice!
Regular fundraiser and Hospice supporter, Roger Wood, will be doing a bungee jump on Sunday 26 August in aid of ARHC who cared for his wife (pictured below) in 2016. Read Roger's inspirational story by visiting our website: http://www.arhc.org.uk/news-item.asp?$=13 05&o=

…"The walk was great because everyone doing it had also lost someone special to them. Everyone dressed up and it was like we were one big support group all going out together, to let the town know who we were and why we were doing it."
Our 10th Star Shine Night Walk raises nearly £35,000 for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. Read all about the event and one teams motivation for taking part - http://www.arhc.org.uk/news-item.asp?$=13 06&o=

The team at Cambridge & District Health and Community Guide, are offering the opportunity to win £500, for sharing news of their competition.
As a Hospice, we need to secure £8.1 million every year to deliver our services free of charge to patients and their loved ones. You may wonder what difference £500 will make... well, that amount of money could fund: -one nurses uniform (£52) -a programme of 10 singing sessions to life the spirits and confidence of up to 10 patients p...er session (£240) -the production of a patient's life story book to remember good time and share with family members (£30) -the monthly costs to supply patient toiletries (£71) -contracted grounds maintenance at the Hospice for one month (£80) -and the monthly cost of specialist food and drink to stimulate patients' appetites (£21)
..with £6 to spare! Every penny you help us raise, really does make a difference...
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Photo courtesy of Nigel Mansfield

When your shop window matches the weather perfectly #goals!!
What's your fave thing about Summer? Ours is currently this beautifully bright display in our Cottenham shop - all thanks to volunteer Jen!

Great bit of innovative fundraising from the guys at Ely College..read all about how they raised over £400 for their local hospice >>
http://www.elystandard.co.uk/…/ely-coll ege-arthur-rank-char…

Hospice Knitting Group member (& knitting extraordinaire) Alice has kindly offered to finish any knitting projects people may have started and never completed - all for just a donation to the hospice.
If you have a jumper with no sleeves or a square of knitting which never quite became that blanket, drop them off either at the hospice or one of our shops and Alice will transform them into a completed item either for yourself or to be sold in one of our shops.
Pictured below are a few items Alice has already worked her magic on!

Thank you to all at Cambridge City Council Cambridge Crematorium who visited the hospice last week and presented us with a cheque for an amazing £5000.
These funds are vital in helping us to continue to care for people within the community living with a life-limiting illness. #OneGoodThing

With weather this good - there's no excuse not to take part in #NationalCycleToWorkDay this year!
Simply cycle to and from work on Wednesday 15 August and pledge the money you would of spent on fuel/parking/commuting to Arthur Rank Hospice Charity!
It couldn't be easier...for more info please call Bec from our Fundraising Team on 01223 675885.

Not long to wait for the ever so popular Saffron Walden Motor Show on Sunday 12 August! Always guarantees a great day out for all the family with free entry to see classic, vintage & performance cars plus live music & we'll be there too!
Visit http://www.saffronwaldenmotorshow.co.uk/ for more info.

If you hadn't heard already, with your amazing support our first ever Arthur Rank Hospice Charity Fete raised an outstanding £4000!
Read all about the fun of the fete here; http://www.arhc.org.uk/news-item.asp?$=12 99&o=
Thank you to everyone who supported the fete in one way or another - it would be great to know what people's highlights were so feel free to leave a comment below with your best bit!

There you will find the true meaning of the word Angels each & everyone of the staff there give there 200% never is anything too much for them no matter how busy they are.

Im sadly in a position where my dearest sister Jan is in there special care there & over the weeks you wouldn't get any better or more professional care if you went to a private hospital. Thank you all the wonderful staff who so lovingly look after my sister Jan & all the care & support you give my family & myself.

Greatest appreciation , Joy Tietz & my family.�

The staff are exceptional couldn't of asked for a better place for grandad to live the last hours of his life. The care to him was fantastic but also the support that was given to the family through the hardest part of our lives will never be forgotten.

The nursers and Doctors and everyone at Arthur Rank are angels, it was my mums last wish to be in Arthur rank. They delivered unbelievably well and looked after my mum incredibly, leaving us able to be a proper family and being there beside our mum while they looked after her until the very end. I cannot put into words how truly grateful I am for your hospice and how amazing it is. I hope you continue to do well and thank you again for the service you provide for I’ll patients like my mum. Arthur Rank is a very special place and it’ll be forever in my heart.

The hospice and hospice at home team were fantastic. They helped all the family and gave my beloved brother, Richard, the loving care and compassion and dignity nothing wad too much. As a nurse myself I have nothing but admiration for everyone we met it's left warm memories of a very sad time. Thankyou

Simply the best. My dad had the best care and compasion that anyone could ask for. Not only did they care for dad they gave us as a family the strength to get through this difficult time. Nothing was to much trouble.

Sadly last night dad passed away but we were all so well looked after by all the amazing doctors, nurses and volunteers. You compassion and sincerity is overwhelming and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts

My mum got admitted to Arthur Rank Hospice and it was the best thing for her. She was happy in the last few weeks she had left. All the staff were so caring and treated her with dignity and respect right up to her last breath and after her passing. Thank you so much.

My family have been overwhelmed by the kindness , support and care that my mum has received in the time she spent in Arthur Rank hospice.

Nothing can prepare you for the roller coaster of emotions we faced as a family , but with the Nurses,Doctors and volunteers you made life that bit more bearable .

My mum sadly passed away and we were able to be beside her holding her hand .

Words are not enough ,but as a family we plan to support this charity to help others families when they need the love and support xx

Thank you all .

Just bought a lovely Capo de Monte figurine from a nice man who just came into my shop (from yourselves). It looks great in my bookshop. Well done for your hard work.

In April 2009 my mum was given only weeks to live. She spent 3 of the last 4 weeks of her life at the Arthur Rank before passing away in their care. All she wanted was dignity, she got so much more as did we. Unbelievable people and unbelievable care. Thank you is never enough.

I contacted Arthur Rank Hospice Pallative Care Team when my Grandfathers cancer became terminal at the end of last year, immediately a Pallative Care Nurse came out to visit my Grandfather at his house the next day to talk through how they can support my Grandfather and my family through his battle with advanced prostate cancer. From the bottom of my heart I simply cannot thank the Pallative Care Team enough for everything they done for my Grandfather and my family, no matter what time or what day it was they were always there when we needed them right up and till my Grandfather took his last breathe. There is no other charity that even comes a step close to my heart as much as you do! My Grandfather meant the whole world to me and my family, He was such a massive father figure to me and my siblings and what you done for us is just simply amazing. I didn't just take part in the Arthur Rank Star Stroll Walk in honour of my Grandad I also took part to show my appreciation for everything you did for us by raising as much money as we did!



We love you Arthur Rank Hospice ���

I cannot praise everyone at ARH enough for their care and support. Yesturday (christmas day) people gave up there holidays to look after those that needed it. The staff showed the true meaning of christmas spirit, and went out of there way to make others lives a little better. Much love and thanks to all that work at ARH. xx

I can't thank the hospice at home team enough for the support, kindness and care they provided to my father and our family during a very difficult time. We couldn't have got through this time without them. Special thanks to Sarah, Amanda, Sharon, Cora and Maria - you are all Angels, thank you so much �

I am very grateful to the hospice and the hospice at home team for the care given to my Father and us.

I am so thankful to all the staff at Arthur Rank. My dad was admitted during Easter weekend and received such wonderful care. The atmosphere is one of such genuine love and concern. I was given a really warm hug during some tears from a lovely lady that seemed to be mostly based around the kitchen and made the best cups of tea. I will always be grateful for the comfort and loving care my dad received up until he passed away early hours of April 1st. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Arthur rank looked after my dad for the last week of his life at home and supported me and the family. Couldn’t have got through it without them x

Arthur Rank is 2nd to none , the staff, the facilities, and above all the care they give not only the patients but the families who visit , I love Arthur Rank.

Arthur Rank Hospice looked after my father in his last few months fantastically, this hospice changed our outlook on hospices, it is a fantastic place of happiness and smiles not all doom and gloom and they look after the patience like they are their own family, I cannot thank Rita and Holly enough for all their support with my father,Jim,these 2 ladies are outstanding in their care,, If ever you had any concerns about going into a hospice i recommenced a visit to this Hospice, their restaurant is very tasty too, .Thank you soo much to all of you, there,xx

Amazing service. Amazing staff. Hospice at home team enabled my mum to be able to stay at home in her final days - something that wouldn’t have happened had it not been for Arthur rank. Forever grateful

There you will find the true meaning of the word Angels each & everyone of the staff there give there 200% never is anything too much for them no matter how busy they are.

Im sadly in a position where my dearest sister Jan is in there special care there & over the weeks you wouldn't get any better or more professional care if you went to a private hospital. Thank you all the wonderful staff who so lovingly look after my sister Jan & all the care & support you give my family & myself.

Greatest appreciation , Joy Tietz & my family.�

The staff are exceptional couldn't of asked for a better place for grandad to live the last hours of his life. The care to him was fantastic but also the support that was given to the family through the hardest part of our lives will never be forgotten.

The nursers and Doctors and everyone at Arthur Rank are angels, it was my mums last wish to be in Arthur rank. They delivered unbelievably well and looked after my mum incredibly, leaving us able to be a proper family and being there beside our mum while they looked after her until the very end. I cannot put into words how truly grateful I am for your hospice and how amazing it is. I hope you continue to do well and thank you again for the service you provide for I’ll patients like my mum. Arthur Rank is a very special place and it’ll be forever in my heart.

The hospice and hospice at home team were fantastic. They helped all the family and gave my beloved brother, Richard, the loving care and compassion and dignity nothing wad too much. As a nurse myself I have nothing but admiration for everyone we met it's left warm memories of a very sad time. Thankyou

Simply the best. My dad had the best care and compasion that anyone could ask for. Not only did they care for dad they gave us as a family the strength to get through this difficult time. Nothing was to much trouble.

Sadly last night dad passed away but we were all so well looked after by all the amazing doctors, nurses and volunteers. You compassion and sincerity is overwhelming and we thank you from the bottom of our hearts

My mum got admitted to Arthur Rank Hospice and it was the best thing for her. She was happy in the last few weeks she had left. All the staff were so caring and treated her with dignity and respect right up to her last breath and after her passing. Thank you so much.

My family have been overwhelmed by the kindness , support and care that my mum has received in the time she spent in Arthur Rank hospice.

Nothing can prepare you for the roller coaster of emotions we faced as a family , but with the Nurses,Doctors and volunteers you made life that bit more bearable .

My mum sadly passed away and we were able to be beside her holding her hand .

Words are not enough ,but as a family we plan to support this charity to help others families when they need the love and support xx

Thank you all .

Just bought a lovely Capo de Monte figurine from a nice man who just came into my shop (from yourselves). It looks great in my bookshop. Well done for your hard work.

In April 2009 my mum was given only weeks to live. She spent 3 of the last 4 weeks of her life at the Arthur Rank before passing away in their care. All she wanted was dignity, she got so much more as did we. Unbelievable people and unbelievable care. Thank you is never enough.

I contacted Arthur Rank Hospice Pallative Care Team when my Grandfathers cancer became terminal at the end of last year, immediately a Pallative Care Nurse came out to visit my Grandfather at his house the next day to talk through how they can support my Grandfather and my family through his battle with advanced prostate cancer. From the bottom of my heart I simply cannot thank the Pallative Care Team enough for everything they done for my Grandfather and my family, no matter what time or what day it was they were always there when we needed them right up and till my Grandfather took his last breathe. There is no other charity that even comes a step close to my heart as much as you do! My Grandfather meant the whole world to me and my family, He was such a massive father figure to me and my siblings and what you done for us is just simply amazing. I didn't just take part in the Arthur Rank Star Stroll Walk in honour of my Grandad I also took part to show my appreciation for everything you did for us by raising as much money as we did!



We love you Arthur Rank Hospice ���

I cannot praise everyone at ARH enough for their care and support. Yesturday (christmas day) people gave up there holidays to look after those that needed it. The staff showed the true meaning of christmas spirit, and went out of there way to make others lives a little better. Much love and thanks to all that work at ARH. xx

I can't thank the hospice at home team enough for the support, kindness and care they provided to my father and our family during a very difficult time. We couldn't have got through this time without them. Special thanks to Sarah, Amanda, Sharon, Cora and Maria - you are all Angels, thank you so much �

I am very grateful to the hospice and the hospice at home team for the care given to my Father and us.

I am so thankful to all the staff at Arthur Rank. My dad was admitted during Easter weekend and received such wonderful care. The atmosphere is one of such genuine love and concern. I was given a really warm hug during some tears from a lovely lady that seemed to be mostly based around the kitchen and made the best cups of tea. I will always be grateful for the comfort and loving care my dad received up until he passed away early hours of April 1st. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

Arthur rank looked after my dad for the last week of his life at home and supported me and the family. Couldn’t have got through it without them x

Arthur Rank is 2nd to none , the staff, the facilities, and above all the care they give not only the patients but the families who visit , I love Arthur Rank.

Arthur Rank Hospice looked after my father in his last few months fantastically, this hospice changed our outlook on hospices, it is a fantastic place of happiness and smiles not all doom and gloom and they look after the patience like they are their own family, I cannot thank Rita and Holly enough for all their support with my father,Jim,these 2 ladies are outstanding in their care,, If ever you had any concerns about going into a hospice i recommenced a visit to this Hospice, their restaurant is very tasty too, .Thank you soo much to all of you, there,xx

Amazing service. Amazing staff. Hospice at home team enabled my mum to be able to stay at home in her final days - something that wouldn’t have happened had it not been for Arthur rank. Forever grateful