Cransley Hospice Trust

Have you found the man of your dreams but still missing the dress?
We have some stunning wedding dresses in our Cransley Hospice Charity Shop at the moment including this beauty...
Handmade and in a beautiful condition, this tailored dress has a delicate train and features embroidery and beadwork. The dress is approx a size 14/16 and is an absolute bargain at just £150!
... Enquire today on 01536 414343
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JOIN OUR JAM JAR ARMY! We're asking all children, schools and youth groups to help grow our Jam Jar Army!
Getting involved is so easy! Just let us know you'd like to take part and we'll send you some labels, which can be decorated as you wish. You then just need a clean jar of any size to start collecting in the most innovative way you can think of!
We'll help you in any way we can - from delivering an assembly to launch the project at your school, to sharing our ideas for... some fantastic fundraising!
There are no time constraints or rules to follow, so we hope to see as many young people in our local community as possible take the challenge and join the Cransley Hospice Jam Jar Army!
Message us or call 01536 452 423 to find out more.
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Have you got a sweet tooth? You won't want to miss this!
Our Cransley Hospice Coffee Shop is hosting a deliciously tempting 'Pudding Evening' on Wednesday 15th August at 7pm.
Tickets are just £6 per ticket and include a selection of summer puddings and tarts.
... Get your tickets today from the Coffee Shop or by calling 01536 452 423
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The week has finally arrived!! This Friday the 17th August we'll be announcing our Strictly Kettering for Cransley Hospice dancers live from Debbie Schoolof Dance!
We're still seeking a final male-dancer to take part! No dance experience is required. What are you waiting for?? Send us a message or give us a call on 01536 452 423 if you'd like to take part in this fantastic event!

Just THREE WEEKS to do until the Cransley Hospice Dragon Boat Races on Sunday 2nd September!
There's still a chance to take part - just email us at info@cransleyhospice.org.uk or send us a message for more information.
If you don't fancy taking part, you're still welcome to come along to Wicksteed Park and enjoy the fun! There'll be plenty of stalls and all proceeds are going towards fantastic local charities, including Cransley Hospice!

Mark your diaries for Midstock Weekend at the Kettering Midland Band Social Club from 23rd - 26th August!
A whole weekend of festivities await, including karaoke, a fashion show, a beer festival and plenty of family-friendly activities!
Don't miss out!

On Sunday 12th August, make sure you head down to the Rockingham Road Pleasure Park to enjoy the Wellingborough Gospel Choir performing at Bands in the Park!
This free event, held from 3pm - 5pm allows people to bring along their chairs and picnics and enjoy a fantastic afternoon of entertainment!
Find out more here - www.cransleyhospice.org.uk/event/bands-in -the-park/

Our Open Gardens series concludes it's 2018 offerings with the opening of 'Briarwood' on Sunday 19th August.
Make sure you don't miss out on this delightful garden for all seasons! Tickets cost just £5 and can be purchased on arrival.
Click here to find out more: http://bit.ly/OGBriarwood

Did you catch the latest issue of our e-newsletter?
Find up what the team and our supporters got up to last month and stories from the Hospice!
Click here to view: https://mailchi.mp/e…/the-cransley-hosp ice-july-e-newsletter
... Make sure you don't miss out on any future updates by subscribing here: www.cransleyhospice.org.uk/latest-news/ne wsletter-signup/
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Research by Dying Matters shows that 37% of people would be willing to volunteer for a local hospice!
This means if we only looked at the population of Kettering alone, we'd have almost 35,000 volunteers! Imagine the impact that would have on Cransley Hospice!
If you'd like to enquire about current volunteering opportunities or put your name down for occasional event support - please message us or email info@cransleyhospice.org.uk

Do you know anyone who works at New Look?
Encourage them to VOTE for Hospice UK to be their next Charity Partner!
We all know the incredibly valuable care that the Hospice movement delivers - it's absolutely fantastic that larger corporates are now getting on board and helping us to win the battle for exceptional end of life care!

Can you help us 'Make a Change?'
If you've got a local business or community group, we'd be so grateful if you'd take a Cransley Hospice collection box.
All those pennies can quickly add up and every single donation, big or small, contributes directly to improved care and services for local people at the end of their lives.
... If you can help us, please send us a message or email info@cransleyhospice.org.uk and one of the team will be delighted to bring you out a new collection box!
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Everyone deals with grief differently. But the one thing that unites us all is the desire to remember the happy times with those we love.
Consider collating a free online 'Scrapbook of Memories' to celebrate the life of someone you've lost. You can keep it private, or invite others to contribute their special memories. It's a beautiful way to make a lasting testimonial to help your healing.
Find out more here - https://cransleyhosp.muchloved.org/

There are just six weeks to go until the Cransley Hospice Road Races on Sunday 16th September! Make sure you get your tickets NOW!
Stunning 10k and 1/2 marathon routes to choose from, as well as an exciting 2.3k junior run.
The races are chip-timed and there is a fantastic medal for every finisher. Don't miss out!

If you haven't already got your tickets for the Cransley Hospice Bubble Rush... make sure you act fast!
The Early Bird offer allows you to get tickets to the 2019 event at 2018 prices!! Hurry, offer ends on the 31st August.

IT'S RAINING MEN!
...or sadly not for Cransley Hospice. We're all ready to kick off our Strictly Kettering for Cransley Hospice event, but we still need two more men to commit to taking part!
You'll be paired up with a professional dancer from Debbie Schoolof Dance and learn three fantastic routines. It's an incredibly rewarding experience and although it requires some time commitment, you are guaranteed to have some serious fun and meet lifelong friends along the way!
... Message us NOW or email info@cransleyhospice.org.uk if you'd like to find out more.
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Our Events Coordinator Amelia Davey was delighted to congratulate the JPP Consulting team who raised a phenomenal £943.00 by taking part in our 'Swim For Cransley' Corporate Challenge earlier this year!
THANK YOU to all who took part or sponsored the team.
They also took home the winners shield by being overall champions! We hope they'll be back next year to defend their title!

We're delighted that the Your Hospice Lottery £100 AND £1,000 winners this week are Cransley Hospice supporters!
What's more, the rollover is now at a HUGE £9,000... so there's never been a better time to sign up and play, while supporting Cransley Hospice!
You've got to be in it to win it!
... Click here to find out more - http://bit.ly/CransleyLottery
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Our busy and friendly Cransley Hospice Charity Shop on the Horsemarket, Kettering is seeking some Saturday volunteers!
No experience is necessary - we just ask that volunteers are 16 years or over. Full training will be provided.
Volunteering in our charity shop is a great way to meet new people, build your CV and give something back to Cransley Hospice just for giving up a few hours of your time!
... Send us a message with your contact information for additional details. We hope to welcome you onto our team very soon!
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When my husband received his terminal cancer diagnosis , we were lost, but then Amanda Stark , from the Hospice became our nurse, and everything changed. We had wonderful caring treatment, and and Jim became an outpatient at Cransley, where Dr Wiseman quickly sorted out Jims' meds. He had physiotherapy at Cransley.

On every visit to the Hospice we were met with cheerful kindness by everyone, nothing was too much trouble.

Jim wanted to die at home, and with the support of the Hospice team, this was made possible. They also ensured that other agencies were involved in Jims' care.



I can never thank everyone enough.



It is also important to say that care by the Hospice can go on for months or years, it is not limited to the last few weeks of life. The very best advice and care and support is given to the whole family. If you visit Cransley, you will find a wonderful light, bright , cheerful place, full of laughter and gentle kindness.

It is truly nothing like a hospital environment, and nothing to be scared about.

Claire Chadbon

Thank you to everyone at Cransley Hospice for enabling my Uncle Pip (Jim Chadbon) the bravest man I know, to spend a little longer in this life, without Cransley Pip would not have enjoyed strawberry milkshake or shared brandy shots at home, moments enjoyed, moments shared, moments in life ... thank you so very much xxx

Thank you for the care of my much loved sister . She had a dignified and pain free death . Your friendly attitude and care made it much easier for us all to know our sister was in the best place .

I would like to say thank you to everyone at Cransley Hospice

You made my husband ,family and friends feel so welcome and the time we have spent in your care was something truly special & will stay in our heart forever.

You all had so much time for us no matter how busy you were .

I will never forget your smiles and tireless cares and dedication .



Love to all xx

Mami Wang (Mr Wang's wife )