Mountbatten Hampshire

Thank you to Ash, Grand Master of William Rufus Lodge 6979, for hosting their Summer Ball on Saturday and raising a fantastic £2,055 Countess Mountbatten Hospice!

Parking for Hampshire v Somerset, Vitality Blast on Wednesday 8th August 2018
Our site is just across the road from the Ageas Bowl and will open at 5pm on Wednesday 8th August 2018
Please bring your confirmation email with you on the day and hand it to one of the marshals on the site entrance.
... Directions
Getting to our parking is simple. Situated just off Junction 7 of the M27, we are just past the Ageas Bowl (which is clearly signposted) on the right. Look out for the blue signs for ‘Moorgreen Hospital’ where a marshall will greet you and direct you to your space.
The full address is Moorgreen Hospital Site, Botley Road, West End Southampton, SO30 3JB
Postcode for satnav – SO30 3JB
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Parking for Hampshire v Essex, Vitality Blast on Sunday 12th August 2018
Our site is just across the road from the Ageas Bowl and will open at 1pm on Sunday 12th August 2018
Please bring your confirmation email with you on the day and hand it to one of the marshals on the site entrance.
... Directions
Getting to our parking is simple. Situated just off Junction 7 of the M27, we are just past the Ageas Bowl (which is clearly signposted) on the right. Look out for the blue signs for ‘Moorgreen Hospital’ where a marshall will greet you and direct you to your space.
The full address is Moorgreen Hospital Site, Botley Road, West End Southampton, SO30 3JB
Postcode for satnav – SO30 3JB
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We are excited to announce the categories for our Fun Dog Show at our Summer Fete on Sunday 9th September at Chilworth Manor. (Time to be confirmed.)
🐾Loveliest Lady 🐾Handsomest Dog 🐾Cutest Puppy... 🐾Golden Oldie (Age 7+) 🐾Best Rescue 🐾Most like their owner 🐾Best in Show! 🎖️🎉
Don't forget to sign up to our Halloween Dog Walk and enter your dog into our Pawfect Pooch competition by 31st August. The winner will receive a Doggy Hamper and will be the official 'Leader of the Pack' at our Paws Spooktacular! Enter now before it's too late. The winner will be announced at our Summer Fete! https://cmhcharity.org.uk/paws-spooktacul ar/
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Thank you to ChefGary for coming to the Hospice today to cook a very special meal for one of our patients and her husband. It was a lovely surprise. Thank you #SpecialMoments

PLEASE NOTE: Our weekly Drop-in Service at the Hazel Centre is cancelled throughout August but will be back in September. We're sorry for any inconvenience.

With the Sunflower Memory Campaign drawing to a close, we are over the moon to let you know that the Sunflower Memory Walk and Sunflower Memories Service combined has raised just over £28,000!!!
A huge thank you to all involved! We are already looking forward to next year!
Don't forget you can now collect your dedicated Sunflowers from the hospice garden!

Tickets for our friends the Mountbatten Players latest production, How the Other Half Loves, are now on sale from their website mountbattenplayers.co.uk. The Mountbatten Players was founded by Hospice staff in 1991 and continues to have close links with the Hospice today. We are so grateful for their continued support.

A big Thank You and Well Done to Claire from Onecom who took on a sponsored skydive last weekend, raising an incredible £950 for us as part of Onecom's Charity of the Year fundraising! And it looks like it was amazing weather conditions for the jump too!

Thank you to Gleeds Southampton for supporting Countess Mountbatten Hospice. Their Softball Tournament last week raised £730 for the Charity! Thank you to all the staff, customers and suppliers who took part 😊

Wow! We've reached 6000 Likes!! Thank you to all our supporters who Like & Share our posts. Although it doesn't seem like a lot, 'Liking' our page is a really powerful way to support your local hospice charity - learning more about hospice care and finding out about all the fun and exciting ways you can support us. Thank you so much ❤️🌻

Build 'n' Banter is our weekly support group for male patients in which they're set the challenge of working together to build Lego creations. We always know when the group are together as it always involves a lot of chatter and laughter!
The group are always looking for new sets to build and have put together a wish list Link: http://amzn.eu/hwI7ZWa Do any of our wonderful supporters have one of these sets that they no longer need that they would be willing to donate to the group? If so we would be really grateful. Thank you

A huge thank you to Elliotts Builders Merchant for choosing Countess Mountbatten Hospice as one of their charities for their annual Golf Day! Eighteen teams, made up of staff, suppliers and customers took part, and raised an incredible £3000 which will be split between the Hospice and Simon Says.

We're loving all the Pawfect Pooch entries we've received so far! For a chance for your pooch to be the Leader of the Pack on our dog walk in October all you need to do is sign-up to take part in our Paws Spooktacular Dog Walk (entry is just £5 per dog). https://cmhcharity.org.uk/paws-spooktacul ar. Then complete the Pawfect Pooch entry form on our website https://cmhcharity.org.uk/pawfect-pooch-c ompetition

Parking for Hampshire v Kent Friday 3rd August 2018
Our site is just across the road from the Ageas Bowl and will open at 5pm on Friday 3rd August 2018. Parking is just £10 per car with all proceeds going to Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity
Please bring your confirmation email with you on the day and hand it to one of the marshals on the site entrance.
... Directions
Getting to our parking is simple. Situated just off Junction 7 of the M27, we are just past the Ageas Bowl (which is clearly signposted) on the right. Look out for the blue signs for ‘Moorgreen Hospital’ where a marshall will greet you and direct you to your space.
The full address is Moorgreen Hospital Site, Botley Road, West End Southampton, SO30 3JB
Postcode for satnav – SO30 3JB
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Parking for Hampshire v Middlesex Friday 20th July 2018
Our site is just across the road from the Ageas Bowl and will open at 5pm on Friday 20th July 2018. Parking is just £10 per car with all proceeds going to Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity
Please bring your confirmation email with you on the day and hand it to one of the marshals on the site entrance.
... Directions
Getting to our parking is simple. Situated just off Junction 7 of the M27, we are just past the Ageas Bowl (which is clearly signposted) on the right. Look out for the blue signs for ‘Moorgreen Hospital’ where a marshall will greet you and direct you to your space.
The full address is Moorgreen Hospital Site, Botley Road, West End Southampton, SO30 3JB
Postcode for satnav – SO30 3JB See less
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Join us at our Summer Fete for an afternoon of family fun in the grounds of Chilworth Manor Hotel. There will be live music, stalls, traditional games, Pimms Tent, BBQ, Dog Show and much more! Free entry and parking.

A lovely story to start the week. On Friday we had the pleasure of meeting 11 year old Liam who raised an amazing £117.56 in memory of his Grandad. He raised the money by having a stall at the Hedge End Carnival, running a Tombola with prizes he sourced himself from Car Boot Sales. What an absolute star! Here he is pictured with his proud Nan and a friend from school.

It was lovely to meet Lindsay from Coffin Mew yesterday. Lindsay is a Solicitor in Coffin Mew's Wills, Trusts and Probate team and supported us in our recent Make a Will Fortnight by providing her time and expertise for free in return for our supporters making a donation to the Charity when having a Will written. As part of this initiative they have so far helped raise an amazing £1250 to support the care provided at the Hospice!

Thank you to everyone who braved the heat on Sunday and attended our Sunflower Memories Event. This was the first time we have held this event and it was fantastic to see so many people there. Thank you also to everyone who dedicated a sunflower. There was over 550 on display! These will continue to be on display in the Hospice gardens until 31st July, after which they can be collected.
We also wish to thank corporate supporters for helping with this event: A H Rogers & Sons for volunteering, Co-operative, CO-OP Welcome, Frobisher House - Parkview Retail for generously donated Pimm's, lemonade and cakes for the event, Eastleigh College for making the delicious scones, Absolute Cake for the beautiful Memory Box cake and Cake Workshop for the cupcakes.

Wanted to say just how comforted I am by my experience at CMH. My fiance sadly lost his battle with cancer 27.9.17.... He had suffered so so much at home and when rushed to southampton general hospital it was a scary and unsettling time. To be transferred to CMH was amazing and the staff there were A1 first class. Took care of me in the most loving way when I could no longer keep it together. They made my fiance so comfortable and treated him with such love and respect. I hadn't seen him so comfortable in such a long time... Light up a life ceremony in the CMH grounds last night was beautiful. Thankyou to all involved. Asked funeral donations to go to CMH and raised over £300 and my sister and brother in law raised £500 from a garden party. I will always support CMH for the wonderful work they do.

This place is utterly incredible and irreplaceable! The staff are so supportive and work so hard, takes a very strong and lovely person to work here! I will never stop supporting this hospice. You are doing an incredible job :) so thankful for the hard work they have done to keep someone very close to me comfortable throughout such a hard time!! RIP xxxxxx ❤️

Our dad Francis Bradley received wonderful end of life care at Countess Mountbatten and we will always be grateful for everything you did for him and for looking after us too.

Our Dad was here over Christmas in 2015. The staff and volunteers went out of their way to ensure that Christmas was special despite the difficult circumstances especially for the grandchildren when we visited. The handmade personalised gift was particularly lovely. The top quality care he received improved his health hugely and the social care staff helped us enormously in getting him moved onto a nursing home where he had a really good quality of life for his last months. We cannot thank you enough.

My mum spent her last four days in CMH and I already knew what an amazing place it was as I am the fundraiser for the charity. But cannot begin to describe how incredible the staff were to both my mum and my family, it made such a difference to know how she was looked after. A special thanks to Andrew, who even did her make up and hair. Thank you for taking care of mum and for all your kindness.

My mum passed away here Oct 2011. She had been diagnosed 7 months before and spent her last 6 weeks here. I cannot say enough about the staff here. They were fantastic. They allowed my sister and I to virtually live there. We were allowed to bath and wash her and do things for her to keep her dignity. Nothing was too much trouble for them from her bailey's every day to her needing painkillers at short notice. The doctor kept us up to date all the time. And when the time came I was allowed to stay with her until the funeral people came to collect her. Wonderful people who are probably hugely underpaid.

My mother spent her last 2 weeks in th CMB the staff were so caring, respectful and couldn't do enough to ensure mum was comfortable and I was also given respect and as much time with her as I required. They even let me stay with her for her last few

Days giving me a room next to her so I could be with her for her last breath. I have so much praise and this special place will

Always be a special place in my heart. ��

My mother in law spent her last few weeks at CMB . Could not fault the staff � everyone was amazing . The endless teas I made for the family were gratefully received � fantastic people , nothing too much trouble .

My husband was cared for very lovingly by the staff and I will always be grateful

My dad spent the last 2 weeks of his life here , such lovely people and a very nice and quiet place , I’m very grateful to the hospice and all the staff ,

RIP Alan Humby 4/12/17 xxxx

My Mum spent the last 4 days of her life here after being transferrred from Southampton General Hospital and what a difference, the dignity and family support we received were outstanding. Mum was really cared for and we were keep updated on what to expect at each stage although my Mum surprised them along the way. They even let 4 family members stay for 2 nights. Donna gave us some amazing advice in Mums last hours. My Mum passed away there in a beautiful room, full of her favourite yellow roses organised by the charity and provided my M&S, clean and comfortable with her family members by her side, a truly beautiful way to pass. Xx

My Dad (George Haynes) spent his last 2 weeks in CMH In Feb 2007. He passed away 22nd the day before my birthday! He said he felt very safe & comfortable there. He could have anything he wanted & needed & the staff were so caring & lovely. As a family we appreciated everything that the hospice & staff did for my dad to make his last weeks & especially his last day & night, which was quite traumatic, so comfortable & the advice & support they gave especially to me at a time when my brother (Kevin Haynes) was also fighting a battle with terminal cancer (passed away at CMH 22/7/09) & my Mum had Alzheimer's. Special thanks to Binny & Dawn palliative care nurses who looked after my Dad & my Brother at home & in the hospice & Consultant Dr Butler. Also special thanks to the volunteer drivers who took mum in every day to see Dad, despite her advanced Alzheimer's & misplacing her keys & handbag many times... your understanding, care & patience was invaluable which took a great strain off me during the week whilst working & trying to juggle everything. Fantastic work you do & keep spirits up. Many of the staff who looked after my Dad & Bruv were still there when I worked voluntarily on Meet & Greet 2013-2016 & recognised me straight away which was nice. You were like our extended family & I know that patients & their relatives today feel the same. Many, many thanks for everything you do & give to those in your care & their family's xxxx

I was struck by the unending levels of commitment and human compassion shown by everyone you met at CMH. It was a blessing to all our family to trust in this compassion for human life, as our dearest Fatima went peacefully to heaven.

I cannot put into words my heartfelt thanks for all the staff and volunteers tonight we lost our father in law he was with you for 15 days and the care and compassion that everyone has shown us in those days was just amazing you all deserve so much more than you get your truly amazing people thank you for treating him with such dignity xxx

Fantastic place, deal with the patient and yhe family in the most proffessional caring way

Dad went into CMH in November 2014 and spent the last 2 weeks of his life there. The staff were unbelievable. Compassionate, friendly, caring to both my Dad and the family. Dad was very well looked after and we could not have been supported any more than we were. The only disappointment we had was in the outside care, before Dad entered CMH. Both with getting the things we needed and in the support we were promised. Thank you again to the CMH nurses and volunteers. We will never forget your kindness.

Countess Mountbatten were amazing to my Grandad in the week before he passed away. They were a great support to us as a family as well. Inspirational people x

As a family we will always be eternally grateful to all the staff at CMH and the great lengths you went to in ensuring our Mum (Audrey) was as comfortable as she could be. Bless you all and thank you.

My mum spent her last 6 days here and although she suffered at the end .i know she was happy to be there rather than in the awful hospital that upset her so much .cannot thank ellie and the staff enough

Wanted to say just how comforted I am by my experience at CMH. My fiance sadly lost his battle with cancer 27.9.17.... He had suffered so so much at home and when rushed to southampton general hospital it was a scary and unsettling time. To be transferred to CMH was amazing and the staff there were A1 first class. Took care of me in the most loving way when I could no longer keep it together. They made my fiance so comfortable and treated him with such love and respect. I hadn't seen him so comfortable in such a long time... Light up a life ceremony in the CMH grounds last night was beautiful. Thankyou to all involved. Asked funeral donations to go to CMH and raised over £300 and my sister and brother in law raised £500 from a garden party. I will always support CMH for the wonderful work they do.

This place is utterly incredible and irreplaceable! The staff are so supportive and work so hard, takes a very strong and lovely person to work here! I will never stop supporting this hospice. You are doing an incredible job :) so thankful for the hard work they have done to keep someone very close to me comfortable throughout such a hard time!! RIP xxxxxx ❤️

Our dad Francis Bradley received wonderful end of life care at Countess Mountbatten and we will always be grateful for everything you did for him and for looking after us too.

Our Dad was here over Christmas in 2015. The staff and volunteers went out of their way to ensure that Christmas was special despite the difficult circumstances especially for the grandchildren when we visited. The handmade personalised gift was particularly lovely. The top quality care he received improved his health hugely and the social care staff helped us enormously in getting him moved onto a nursing home where he had a really good quality of life for his last months. We cannot thank you enough.

My mum spent her last four days in CMH and I already knew what an amazing place it was as I am the fundraiser for the charity. But cannot begin to describe how incredible the staff were to both my mum and my family, it made such a difference to know how she was looked after. A special thanks to Andrew, who even did her make up and hair. Thank you for taking care of mum and for all your kindness.

My mum passed away here Oct 2011. She had been diagnosed 7 months before and spent her last 6 weeks here. I cannot say enough about the staff here. They were fantastic. They allowed my sister and I to virtually live there. We were allowed to bath and wash her and do things for her to keep her dignity. Nothing was too much trouble for them from her bailey's every day to her needing painkillers at short notice. The doctor kept us up to date all the time. And when the time came I was allowed to stay with her until the funeral people came to collect her. Wonderful people who are probably hugely underpaid.

My mother spent her last 2 weeks in th CMB the staff were so caring, respectful and couldn't do enough to ensure mum was comfortable and I was also given respect and as much time with her as I required. They even let me stay with her for her last few

Days giving me a room next to her so I could be with her for her last breath. I have so much praise and this special place will

Always be a special place in my heart. ��

My mother in law spent her last few weeks at CMB . Could not fault the staff � everyone was amazing . The endless teas I made for the family were gratefully received � fantastic people , nothing too much trouble .

My husband was cared for very lovingly by the staff and I will always be grateful

My dad spent the last 2 weeks of his life here , such lovely people and a very nice and quiet place , I’m very grateful to the hospice and all the staff ,

RIP Alan Humby 4/12/17 xxxx

My Mum spent the last 4 days of her life here after being transferrred from Southampton General Hospital and what a difference, the dignity and family support we received were outstanding. Mum was really cared for and we were keep updated on what to expect at each stage although my Mum surprised them along the way. They even let 4 family members stay for 2 nights. Donna gave us some amazing advice in Mums last hours. My Mum passed away there in a beautiful room, full of her favourite yellow roses organised by the charity and provided my M&S, clean and comfortable with her family members by her side, a truly beautiful way to pass. Xx

My Dad (George Haynes) spent his last 2 weeks in CMH In Feb 2007. He passed away 22nd the day before my birthday! He said he felt very safe & comfortable there. He could have anything he wanted & needed & the staff were so caring & lovely. As a family we appreciated everything that the hospice & staff did for my dad to make his last weeks & especially his last day & night, which was quite traumatic, so comfortable & the advice & support they gave especially to me at a time when my brother (Kevin Haynes) was also fighting a battle with terminal cancer (passed away at CMH 22/7/09) & my Mum had Alzheimer's. Special thanks to Binny & Dawn palliative care nurses who looked after my Dad & my Brother at home & in the hospice & Consultant Dr Butler. Also special thanks to the volunteer drivers who took mum in every day to see Dad, despite her advanced Alzheimer's & misplacing her keys & handbag many times... your understanding, care & patience was invaluable which took a great strain off me during the week whilst working & trying to juggle everything. Fantastic work you do & keep spirits up. Many of the staff who looked after my Dad & Bruv were still there when I worked voluntarily on Meet & Greet 2013-2016 & recognised me straight away which was nice. You were like our extended family & I know that patients & their relatives today feel the same. Many, many thanks for everything you do & give to those in your care & their family's xxxx

I was struck by the unending levels of commitment and human compassion shown by everyone you met at CMH. It was a blessing to all our family to trust in this compassion for human life, as our dearest Fatima went peacefully to heaven.

I cannot put into words my heartfelt thanks for all the staff and volunteers tonight we lost our father in law he was with you for 15 days and the care and compassion that everyone has shown us in those days was just amazing you all deserve so much more than you get your truly amazing people thank you for treating him with such dignity xxx

Fantastic place, deal with the patient and yhe family in the most proffessional caring way

Dad went into CMH in November 2014 and spent the last 2 weeks of his life there. The staff were unbelievable. Compassionate, friendly, caring to both my Dad and the family. Dad was very well looked after and we could not have been supported any more than we were. The only disappointment we had was in the outside care, before Dad entered CMH. Both with getting the things we needed and in the support we were promised. Thank you again to the CMH nurses and volunteers. We will never forget your kindness.

Countess Mountbatten were amazing to my Grandad in the week before he passed away. They were a great support to us as a family as well. Inspirational people x

As a family we will always be eternally grateful to all the staff at CMH and the great lengths you went to in ensuring our Mum (Audrey) was as comfortable as she could be. Bless you all and thank you.

My mum spent her last 6 days here and although she suffered at the end .i know she was happy to be there rather than in the awful hospital that upset her so much .cannot thank ellie and the staff enough