St Helena

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#coasttocoast

Day 2 is a hilly one for our cyclists but everyone made it to the first water stop.
Keep going team! #coasttocoast #charitychallenge

Calling all super heroes! Walk or run 1km, 5km or 10km as your favourite comic hero!
This event is a fantastic excuse for you, your family and friends to grab your capes and masks to raise money in aid of St Helena. Every penny raised will allow us to help local people face incurable illness and bereavement.
With 3 routes to choose from, there's something for everyone! Comic hero themed warm ups will take place before each event.
... So what are you waiting for!? Grab the Batman to your Robin and get signed up before the early bird closes on 3rd December!
TIMES WILL BE CONFIRMED CLOSER TO THE EVENT
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For many people looking after a terminally ill partner, friend or family member at home is “just something they do”, they don’t think of themselves as the person’s carer.
Each caring role is different and can happen gradually or suddenly, it can impact on our money, benefits, health and well-being, getting out and about and working and learning.
This group is a great opportunity to meet others who understand how you feel, share your worries and ask questions - a chance to ha...ve some 'me' time once a week. Group starts: 📌 Friday 14th September (this will run once a week until Friday 2nd November) ⌚ 10:30am - 12:30pm 📍 The Hospice, Myland Hall, Colchester 📞 Call 01206 890360 to find out more
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As part of their Birkett Long £50 Challenge in aid of St Helena fundraising Harris & Hoole Colchester offered a Latte art masterclass lastnight.
The team explored the history of the coffee bean, the variety you can choose, how the bean grows and how they select which coffee beans they use for their famous beverages. The evening then moved on to teaching everyone how to make the amazing designs on the top of latte's, those ones that make you say WOW!
Our Corporate Fundraiser, Lizzie, had a great time experimenting with her creative side, sadly she's accepted she needs a little more practice when it comes to latte art!

How cute it this!? Matching jerseys for Terry and his son! #coasttocoast #charitychallenge

Wishing our amazing Coast to Coast cyclists the best of luck as they set off on their 250miles cycle ride from Clacton Pier to Portishead! 🚴‍♂️🚴‍♀️🙌 This is where the hard work pays off!
You all look amazing in your bespoke jerseys!

Ever thought about volunteering for St Helena?
Drop in and speak to members from across our different teams who can share with you the interesting insights into their role and the different ways in which your volunteering can support them!
Find out first hand why we need your help.

We're still looking for teams to switch their everyday job for the court, please assemble your team and get ready for battle!
Jump Street are holding a Corporate Dodgeball tournament in support of St Helena from 7 - 9pm on Thursday 13th September. Want to get the office involved? Read more below 🤣

Ever thought about volunteering for St Helena?
Drop in and speak to members from across our different teams who can share with you the interesting insights into their role and the different ways in which your volunteering can support them!
Please invite anyone you think might be interested in attending to this event - we'd love to see them on the day.
... Find out first hand why we need your help.
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It was fantastic to meet Jodie and Mandy from Codair Design & Publicity Ltd at their half way stop earlier! They were 10 miles in to their 20 mile sponsored walk for the Birkett Long LLP £50 Challenge.
Well done ladies!

You guys are amazing! 😲👇

Put your brain to the test and help Codair Design & Publicity Ltd raise money as part of their Birkett Long LLP £50 Challenge! Your £10 ticket includes dinner too! Yum :)

Do you recognise this couple?

This Friday Your Hospice Lottery will be making one lucky person £10,000 richer and that person may well be a St Helena lottery player! Yes, that's right the rollover jackpot has reached the maximum of £10,000 and a winner is GUARANTEED!
To play the lottery for St Helena, simply visit http://www.yourhospicelottery.org.uk/hosp ices/st-helena.aspx and click on the 'Pay by card' option before 12pm on Thursday. Players must be 16 or over. Good luck! 🍀🤞

Our Coast to Coast cycle jerseys have arrived! Caroline will be undertaking the challenge later this week and looks fantastic in hers! The countdown is on 😁🚴‍♀️🚴‍♂️

Thank you to all of our SUPER volunteers that helped at Invasion Colchester over the weekend. You were amazing and did a wonderful job! We hope had as much fun as we did!

Spreading the word about the care we can provide to those in our community is one of the most important part of our work. We've had great support from the companies taking part in our Birkett Long £50 Challenge in aid of St Helena Hospice the last couple of months, promoting St Helena and raising much needed money. But who will win the 'Promoting St Helena' award?🏆📣 with just three weeks of the challenge left, all will be revealed soon...

You're just amazing. We cared for mum at home but the support you provided and still are providing is out of this world. The care and compassion you showed my mum and my family helped us to give mum the ending she asked for. She was at home in her room, pain free and surrounded by people who loved her. Wendy who just happened to be here when she passed was just incredible, and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so so much xx

We would like to give heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful nurses, consultants, staff, volunteers (everyone) who looked after our father Brian Leverett during the lead up to and the end of his life. My dads words were 'I feel like a king' and I will never forget that. The nurses in particular showed my dad compassion, loving care and dignity at all times, they work so hard and still managed to support all the family too. No words are enough to thank you, all of you. Not forgetting tea and cake with the lovely Rose on Tuesday's & Thursdays. RIP Dad who sadly passed away at 6.30am today

We lost my Dad in early April and although he wasn't in the Hospice as he wanted to be at home, the support my Mum got from Debbie and other support staff at St Helena's Hospice (SHH) was outstanding. They were always at the end of the phone and she needed that when she didn't know who to call or what to do in difficult times. As Dad was cremated Mum didn't want anyone wasting money on flowers that can't be put on a grave so she asked for immediate family flowers only and if anyone wanted to give donations to SHH it would be appreciated. Mum presented a cheque raised in Dads honour to Debbie Pigeon for £700. ❤️

Want to say thank you to all the staff who looked after my auntie Sandra Hinson, she might have only been in the hospice for a few days but you made them comfortable for her. My family cannot thank you enough for all the help and support you gave her and us. She passed away peacefully this morning, thank you all from the bottom of our hearts ❤❤

This is a caring and safe space with a hard working team of so many people who really care about easing pain for those suffering and making every day count and be better for them and their family. There is a huge support base available in a wide variety of ways such as day services, in patient unit, counselling and much more. This is a place that cares and can help the worst of times be that bit better.

The hospice is an amazing place, they cared for my dad who passed away in there.the staff and volunteers are amazing.i lost my mum a while ago so have been going to a bereavement group.it was my first time yesterday.its a very peaceful place.

Thank you to all the staff at St Helena hospice who cared so lovingly for my dad, Keith Cosson who died in your wonderful hospice on Sunday, a special thank you to Dr Joe whom dad took a real shine to, the compassion you all showed to dad and our family will never be forgotten, thank you xxx

Thank you for taking care of my amazing late Grandad. The nurses were lovely and were interested in getting to know what a character he was. They even helped him arrange a meal which they had in the lounge at a private candlelit table for his upcoming anniversary which he sadly wouldn’t make. We cannot thank you enough and will be collecting for St Helena at his funeral. Couldn’t recommend this place enough. Thank you so much

St Helena's cared for not only Dad but the rest of our family to. The homeliness of the hospice brought much needed comfort and allowed us to be with Dad 24/7, enabling him to pass away peacefully.

My wife stayed at the hospice for 3 days, in the in patients unit. The staff from nurses down to the domestic staff were brilliant. On the last day my wife was in the hospice, she had a jacuzzi bath, she said i was brilliant with music and flashing lights. When my wife was diagnosed with cancer we had a visit from 2 carers from the Hospice at Home service. We had a visit from them everyday until my wife passed away (28th January) they were caring and compassionate, and my wife and the carers always had a laugh. In short i cant recommend the treatment we received enough. If i could give 10 stars I would. In fact we are having a donation box at my wifes funeral for the hospice.

My mum was at the hospice for 19 days before losing her battle to cancer. The staff were amazing and were there not only for my mum but for my entire family. They were kind and compassionate. They made what was the most difficult time in my life that little bit easier to cope with � xxx

Since my mum passed away, we have tried to raise as much money as we can. Her place of work raised over £1000, my brother and I donated £4000 and I have recently raised £700 along with my friend Kate doing the pier to pier walk. The hospice deserves every penny for the work they do. Thank you to everyone there xxx

My mum passed away in november 2016 she chose to be here in her last days. It has taken me until now to be able express my thanks to you all. Its been a hard time. But The whole team here are totally amazing. Can not thank them all enough for their amazing care they have to my precious mumma. She spent her last days there back in November 2016. And they was truly brilliant. Myself and my aunty was allowed to stay there the whole time she was in with them. They made us feel so welcome and took amazing care of my mum. The amazing people that work here help to ease that pain of the worst time of people's lives can not express how brilliant they all are. Nothing is to much trouble at all. Thank you all so much for taking care of my mum and also letting us all take over on her last day there was about 10 of us with her that night and visitors in and out all day for a few days. Thank you all again so so much. ��

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at the hospice. My dad Ray Aylott was with you for a month and passed last night. The hospice is a calm and peaceful place. We had Christmas at the hospice and it never felt sad despite the situation. So Thank you for All your care and support.

I was supporting my friend who was in the hospice for pain management. I am so thankful for all the support and care your whole team have done. From the Doctors, Nurses, care staff, catering team and pinkies. You ate all worth your weight in Gold. Thank You xxc

I lost my daddy in march to lung cancer was very quick but I now faced wi the horror that my mum has days to live if that I want to thst every single person that has visited and cared for Angela Parrott you are truly amazing people and the level of care you have provided is above and beyond beautiful and for me the best thing is hospice at home come 3 times a day and even tho not really with it coz of meds she always smiles that to me and my family is priceless. Thanku Thanku Thanku for making her last weeks a little better i will never forget what you are doing for her xx

I can honestly say, that they were excellent! My family and I cannot fault them! They did everything they possibly could for my mum who passed away peacefully at the Hospice in November last year. I miss my mum every day but my family and I feel so grateful that she had the best possible care & support from the Hospice. Thank you! God Bless!

Cannot put into words how exceptional you all are at St Helena Hospice. Thank you for everything you do xxx

Sleeping is not easy due to buzzers doors might as well be left open as do not disturb is funny staff try so hard but there are so many helpers know one wants to upset � I was talking to a doc and got walked in on twice so hard to get a balance the food was excellent and the staff just are trying so hard . I would rec it to anybody who ask in a heart beat . X

St Helena Hospice staff and nurses did all they could for my wife during her illness and last few months of life. I have every praise for them. I will never be able to repay them but continue with my daughters and granddaughters to fund raise at every opportunity to raise funds for their continuing care.

You're just amazing. We cared for mum at home but the support you provided and still are providing is out of this world. The care and compassion you showed my mum and my family helped us to give mum the ending she asked for. She was at home in her room, pain free and surrounded by people who loved her. Wendy who just happened to be here when she passed was just incredible, and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you so so much xx

We would like to give heartfelt thanks to all the wonderful nurses, consultants, staff, volunteers (everyone) who looked after our father Brian Leverett during the lead up to and the end of his life. My dads words were 'I feel like a king' and I will never forget that. The nurses in particular showed my dad compassion, loving care and dignity at all times, they work so hard and still managed to support all the family too. No words are enough to thank you, all of you. Not forgetting tea and cake with the lovely Rose on Tuesday's & Thursdays. RIP Dad who sadly passed away at 6.30am today

We lost my Dad in early April and although he wasn't in the Hospice as he wanted to be at home, the support my Mum got from Debbie and other support staff at St Helena's Hospice (SHH) was outstanding. They were always at the end of the phone and she needed that when she didn't know who to call or what to do in difficult times. As Dad was cremated Mum didn't want anyone wasting money on flowers that can't be put on a grave so she asked for immediate family flowers only and if anyone wanted to give donations to SHH it would be appreciated. Mum presented a cheque raised in Dads honour to Debbie Pigeon for £700. ❤️

Want to say thank you to all the staff who looked after my auntie Sandra Hinson, she might have only been in the hospice for a few days but you made them comfortable for her. My family cannot thank you enough for all the help and support you gave her and us. She passed away peacefully this morning, thank you all from the bottom of our hearts ❤❤

This is a caring and safe space with a hard working team of so many people who really care about easing pain for those suffering and making every day count and be better for them and their family. There is a huge support base available in a wide variety of ways such as day services, in patient unit, counselling and much more. This is a place that cares and can help the worst of times be that bit better.

The hospice is an amazing place, they cared for my dad who passed away in there.the staff and volunteers are amazing.i lost my mum a while ago so have been going to a bereavement group.it was my first time yesterday.its a very peaceful place.

Thank you to all the staff at St Helena hospice who cared so lovingly for my dad, Keith Cosson who died in your wonderful hospice on Sunday, a special thank you to Dr Joe whom dad took a real shine to, the compassion you all showed to dad and our family will never be forgotten, thank you xxx

Thank you for taking care of my amazing late Grandad. The nurses were lovely and were interested in getting to know what a character he was. They even helped him arrange a meal which they had in the lounge at a private candlelit table for his upcoming anniversary which he sadly wouldn’t make. We cannot thank you enough and will be collecting for St Helena at his funeral. Couldn’t recommend this place enough. Thank you so much

St Helena's cared for not only Dad but the rest of our family to. The homeliness of the hospice brought much needed comfort and allowed us to be with Dad 24/7, enabling him to pass away peacefully.

My wife stayed at the hospice for 3 days, in the in patients unit. The staff from nurses down to the domestic staff were brilliant. On the last day my wife was in the hospice, she had a jacuzzi bath, she said i was brilliant with music and flashing lights. When my wife was diagnosed with cancer we had a visit from 2 carers from the Hospice at Home service. We had a visit from them everyday until my wife passed away (28th January) they were caring and compassionate, and my wife and the carers always had a laugh. In short i cant recommend the treatment we received enough. If i could give 10 stars I would. In fact we are having a donation box at my wifes funeral for the hospice.

My mum was at the hospice for 19 days before losing her battle to cancer. The staff were amazing and were there not only for my mum but for my entire family. They were kind and compassionate. They made what was the most difficult time in my life that little bit easier to cope with � xxx

Since my mum passed away, we have tried to raise as much money as we can. Her place of work raised over £1000, my brother and I donated £4000 and I have recently raised £700 along with my friend Kate doing the pier to pier walk. The hospice deserves every penny for the work they do. Thank you to everyone there xxx

My mum passed away in november 2016 she chose to be here in her last days. It has taken me until now to be able express my thanks to you all. Its been a hard time. But The whole team here are totally amazing. Can not thank them all enough for their amazing care they have to my precious mumma. She spent her last days there back in November 2016. And they was truly brilliant. Myself and my aunty was allowed to stay there the whole time she was in with them. They made us feel so welcome and took amazing care of my mum. The amazing people that work here help to ease that pain of the worst time of people's lives can not express how brilliant they all are. Nothing is to much trouble at all. Thank you all so much for taking care of my mum and also letting us all take over on her last day there was about 10 of us with her that night and visitors in and out all day for a few days. Thank you all again so so much. ��

Just wanted to say a huge thank you to everyone at the hospice. My dad Ray Aylott was with you for a month and passed last night. The hospice is a calm and peaceful place. We had Christmas at the hospice and it never felt sad despite the situation. So Thank you for All your care and support.

I was supporting my friend who was in the hospice for pain management. I am so thankful for all the support and care your whole team have done. From the Doctors, Nurses, care staff, catering team and pinkies. You ate all worth your weight in Gold. Thank You xxc

I lost my daddy in march to lung cancer was very quick but I now faced wi the horror that my mum has days to live if that I want to thst every single person that has visited and cared for Angela Parrott you are truly amazing people and the level of care you have provided is above and beyond beautiful and for me the best thing is hospice at home come 3 times a day and even tho not really with it coz of meds she always smiles that to me and my family is priceless. Thanku Thanku Thanku for making her last weeks a little better i will never forget what you are doing for her xx

I can honestly say, that they were excellent! My family and I cannot fault them! They did everything they possibly could for my mum who passed away peacefully at the Hospice in November last year. I miss my mum every day but my family and I feel so grateful that she had the best possible care & support from the Hospice. Thank you! God Bless!

Cannot put into words how exceptional you all are at St Helena Hospice. Thank you for everything you do xxx

Sleeping is not easy due to buzzers doors might as well be left open as do not disturb is funny staff try so hard but there are so many helpers know one wants to upset � I was talking to a doc and got walked in on twice so hard to get a balance the food was excellent and the staff just are trying so hard . I would rec it to anybody who ask in a heart beat . X

St Helena Hospice staff and nurses did all they could for my wife during her illness and last few months of life. I have every praise for them. I will never be able to repay them but continue with my daughters and granddaughters to fund raise at every opportunity to raise funds for their continuing care.