Bolton Hospice

ONE MONTH TO GO! The Bolton Hospice Bubble Rush 5K is only four weeks away, join us for the bubbles on September 16: https://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/…/hosp ic…/bubble-rush-2018/

Will you be our winner next Friday? Our lottery raises vital funds to help us continue to provide care and support for local people when they need it most. It costs just £1 a week to play and there are 28 cash prizes to be won every week, including our top prize of £1,000! Sign up today: www.boltonhospicelottery.org.uk

Volunteer urgently needed at our Town Centre shop! We're looking for someone to help us sort through donations between 8am-11am on a Monday morning. If this sounds like the perfect volunteer role for you, please get in touch on 01204 663 063 or send us a PM! Thanks :)

We just had to share this amazing story from Ross and Catherine Dunning....an inspiring story of survival and love 💕
"In January 2017 we were involved in a very serious car accident in South Africa whilst on holiday. We were both injured and I spent 12 weeks in hospital, 6 weeks of which I was in intensive care on a life support machine.
My wedding ring was lost during this time, so on our 48th wedding anniversary we had a Celebration of Life event with friends and family.
... We renewed our wedding vows at Rivington Church in May and asked for donations to Bolton Hospice and Derian House.
We pray that this gift will be both a blessing and of benefit for the tremendous work you do at the hospice for which we thank you."
Please join us in congratulating this beautiful, timeless couple and thank you both for your kindness! We are so happy you had the strength to recover Catherine and you made the most beautiful bride both times round!
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We are recruiting for Staff Nurses and Clinical Support Nurses!
If you would like to join our amazing, caring and compassionate team delivering the very best end of life care to local people please visit https://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/jobs/job -vacancies
Please share and tag your friends who may be interested!

The 19th Hole Theatre Company present The Jim Cartwright Company's "Two" in aid of Bolton Hospice, featuring Clive McCoy and Christine Morton!
"Two" is set in a pub 🍻 and the play portrays not only the love/hate relationship of the couple who run it but also a host of colourful characters; the lonely, the losers, the posers and the bullies who frequent the place!
Taking place this September at Deane Golf Club, tickets are £10 and available to purchase from Giles House at Bol...ton Hospice or email clive.mccoy@live.co.uk or call 07808 733878.
https://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/…/comm …/jim-cartwrights-two
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Exciting announcement! Bolton Hospice's new cafe in Astley Bridge, The Old Bank Cafe are launching an Afternoon Tea Picnic 🥪☕ from Monday 13th August!
This delightful take on the traditional afternoon tea is brought to you for an introductory offer of £17.95 for 2 people with a bottomless pot of tea! Offer until 30 September only - call 01204 770905 to book, 24 hours in advance.
PLUS....we are running an Instagram competition to win an afternoon tea picnic for you and a guest... - here's how to enter!
1️⃣️ Visit us at The Old Bank Cafe in Astley Bridge 2️⃣️ Take a great picture of your food/drink 📸 3️⃣️ Upload it to Instagram 4️⃣️ Follow and tag @TheOldBankCafeBolton and use the hashtag #oldbankphotocomp to enter!
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As part of Bolton Pride Week 🏳️‍🌈 celebrations this September, our education department are hosting a NEW course which explores palliative and end of life care regardless of sexual orientation, gender, relationships and family status.
The course is intended to raise awareness and support staff and practitioners to develop their understanding of the unique issues faced by LGBT+ and their families and carers within our communities and how these issues impact on their care at en...d of life.
Everyone's needs and preferences at end of life will be unique. In this session we will discuss the needs and experiences of people in the #LGBTQ+ community to ensure high quality end of life care for all.
Course dates - 28 September 2018, 10am-1pm Course location - Bolton Hospice Course fee - £20 or FREE for Bolton NHS Foundation Trust Staff
Visit https://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/…/cari ng-people-lgbtq-comm… for details and booking!
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Introducing our new range of Bolton Hospice branded biscuits, jams and chutneys!
We will be selling these delicious products at The Woodland Trust's🍃 first ever Summer Picnic at Smithills!
Bring food, bring friends, and enjoy an afternoon of relaxation and music 🥪😌🎶 plus the event is free!*
... If you can't make it to Smithills, we also sell these products at The Old Bank Cafe ☕ and in our Gift Shop located at the hospice.
Taking place on Sunday 12th August from 12:00pm. *Please book tickets (FREE) so the Trust knows how many people are coming along!
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Be the 1000th person to register for Bubble Rush 5K in Bolton and you will receive a FREE Bubble Rush merchandise pack!
Taking place at Queens Park, Bolton on Sunday 16th September - fun filled day for the entire family!
Visit https://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/…/hosp ice…/bubble-rush-2018 to register!

Still places available...not a moment to lose to book your place!
Visit justgiving.com/fundraising/10miles10pubsw alk to walk with Jill, Donna and hundreds of other people walking to support Bolton Hospice!

They're selling fast! Only 10 tables now remain in the Golden Circle at the #BigBoltonBall in partnership with Bolton Lads and Girls Club Official.
So get in touch fast for your next #corporate work night out - tag your colleagues to see if they are free on 3rd November!
A table of 10 includes golden circle seats, VIP champagne reception 🍾 & drinks package to include 4 bottles of wine 🍷 and a beer bucket. 🍻
... Call 01204 663055 or email fundraising@boltonhospice.org for details and bookings!
Thanks to our headline sponsors Cowgill Holloway LLP!
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The £50 Challenge is back this year - we give you £50 and you have 3 months to make as much as you can from it!
You can use any fundraising ideas you choose, as long as they are safe and legal, but here are some of our team giving a few comedy examples of things you could do.....enjoy!
Anyone can take part including corporate teams, schools, colleges, friendship groups and families so visit https://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/…/hosp i…/50-challenge-2018/ to sign up...there could even be an award for your team at the end of it!

We are currently looking to recruit an experienced and enthusiastic Marketing & Database Manager to cover maternity leave.
If you are an excellent communicator and relationship-builder, highly organised and passionate about the work of Bolton Hospice we want to hear from you!
Please visit https://www.boltonhospice.org.uk/…/mark eting-database-manag… for information and to apply! Closing date is 12th August 2018.

Our unofficial Product Testers have had a busy week....
Mia, Max and Daisy have been researching and playing with our new Bubble Rush 5K Bubble Blaster Bears to check that your kids will LOVE them and we think the results are looking very positive - smiles all round!
Choose Hero, Sunshine, Bubbles of Blossom to take home when you raise £50 for our Bubble Rush this September - register online today at https://bit.ly/2MLuQdo and choose your bear!
... Terms & Conditions apply 😊
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We have 2 extremely kind hearted 💖 young ladies called Emmé and Eleanor (aged 10 and 11!) who are doing a charity walk to raise money for Bolton Hospice tomorrow at 1.30pm! They will be walking 7km!
This fundraising challenge has been planned completely by the girls and their families and friends are so proud of them for doing this, as are we!
If you live local to them, please go and show your support or if you can, please donate a little bit to help boost their fundraising ...total!
Zac Strn Leonard
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Presenting the evolution of the Loose Change Box!
We had a box brought in last week from around 20 years ago, filled with change and many of us were amazed to see a Loose Change Box from well before our time at Bolton Hospice!
Do you have any other Loose Change Box designs hiding at home?!
... Our Loose Change Appeal has raised over £350,000 since it began and is a very important part of our fundraising for the hospice so if you would like a box to be collected, or would like a new box to start your own collection please call us on 01204 663065.
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What an amazing place full of love & warmth �

This place is fantastic the staff are excellent can't do enough for you they are so gentle kind and humane and treat everyone with respect and dignity. Would recommend to anyone. And the work the volunteers do is fantastic just shows that there is a caring population.

There are times when you need help in an extraordinary way.. general hospitals are not equipped enough ..Only places like Bolton Hospice can provide the kind of care and attention that helps both the patient and their family at their most desperate time.. I cannot thank everyone enough for their kindness that certainly made mums journey onwards easier to bear.

The staff at Bolton Hospice are just amazing. The care and support they gave my aunt and us, as a family, during her last days was unbelievable. They made a sad event a little easier and we will be forever grateful to them all. Nothing was a problem whatsoever. You are all truly angels in disguise

The hospice was a god send for my mum in the final 2 weeks of her life nothing was too much trouble the staff are amazing they put my mum at ease once she had passed they treated her with the dignity she deserved we will be forever in debt to Bolton hospice thank you for looking after her like you did and making the last 2 weeks of her life as calm and chilled as could be

The hospice is the most amazing place they not only give people the quality of life they deserve they also look after the patients family both my dad and uncle were patients at the hospice my dad was lucky enough to be able to pass away at home with my mum myself both of my brother and my auntie with him but this would not have been possible if it wasn't for the excellent care the hospice gave him at home xxxx

The hospice is a kind loving warm place,they cared for my mum in her final days and i am extremely grateful. Thankyou Bolton hospice.xxxx

My nan was here last year, where she unfortunately died. The hospice were amazing. They looked after all of us. Nothing was ever too much trouble. They were always on hand to ask if we were ok and any questions we had. They answered honestly. I have so much respect for the nurses, doctors and volunteers there. They should be proud because it's a tough and emotional job being there towards the end of someone's life. Not everyone can do it. But they certainly helped me and I'll never be more grateful for the care and compassion they showed me and my family, and of course my nan who they made sure was comfortable right until the end.

My mum passed away at Bolton Hospice in 2012, the care she received whilst she was there was outstanding. Not only did they make my mum feel as comfortable as possible but they also took good care of me and my family and for that I'll be eternally grateful. Keep up the good work �

My father recently stayed at the Hospice for a short while and everyone, including my dad, can't thank the Hospice staff enough for all their care and attention. Everyone was so lovely and nothing was too much trouble! Learned a lot about the Hospice while he was there too and definitely have fundraising plans ahead! Thank you all so so much ���

My dad passed away at the hospice recently the care and compassion that my dad and family received was fantastic they are special people who put all of their love and compassion into making sure you and your loved one are well looked after.Thankyou so much for making my dads last few days as comfortable as possible.

My Grandad, Ken Buckley, passed away on Sunday and the care he received in his 3 weeks at the hospice was excellent. We can't thank the staff enough for everything you did and for ensuring the time leading up to his death was as comfortable and pain-free as possible.



Thank you to all the staff, especially Lisa. You're amazing xxx

Love these guys x so loving x they looked after my mum on there day centre side as well as a in patient upto her last day xx made ma mum comfortable xx much respect to u guys x love u guys thanx so much xxxxxx

Can’t say how grateful I am. The hospice at home are fantastic, Barbara and her ladies are wonderful, they cared and looked after my father in our home and looked after him and us with dignity. Remarkable people. They also cared for my friend at end of life x thank you x

Both my mother and father got the best care possible.

My father went to the daycare centre and was upset when told he could not come again as he had made a full recovery and their resources were limited. But he had happy memories of the time that he spent there.

All the staff could not have done more for them.

Thank you.

An amazing place and amazing staff. Nothing was any trouble to staff and volunteers. And the care given to my sister in the time spent in the hospice will always be grateful

All the staff and volunteers at Bolton hospice are truly amazing people, the love and care care you gave my dad was wonderful, he sadly passed away at the hospice last weekend. As a family we would like to thank you for all the care and attention you gave him, you looked after him and my family, nothing was too much trouble for you. As a family we also moved in for the last few days to spend time with him and you never made us feel like we were in the way, thank you again x

After seeing how this place is managed I’m absolutely overwhelmed, the staff go above and beyond for not only for patients but for family members also, the love and support shown to my dad George bought calm to us all during his storm and made life a little easier on his final journey ,thank you so much for being the amazing team you are xx

Absolutely amazing the length the staff go to above and beyond the call of duty thankyou