About Weston Hospicecare
Weston Hospicecare provides free palliative care for people living with a life-limiting illness in Weston-super-Mare and the surrounding areas.
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Recently our day hospice patients were treated to a visit from some lovely alpacas courtesy of Steve and Sally Baker of Stoke Wood Alpacas.
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Therapy dog Buddy and his owner Kate Porter came in to visit our day hospice patients recently. Here's a short video to give you all an insight into their work with our patients here at the hospice! 🐶
A huge thanks to everyone who took part in the Wedmore 40:30 charity cycle ride yesterday and to the event sponsors Touts Budgens. We are really grateful for the support shown by the organisers and hope you all had a great ride! 🚴♂️🚴♀️
We're looking forward to building new friendships with the team at Balfour Beatty who are working on the Hinkley Point C construction project - and who have pledged a year of support to Weston Hospicecare.
The crew will be taking part in our events and lending their expert skills in a range of ways too - huge thanks to them all fr their support!
https://www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/balf our-beattys-hinkl…/
The weather is just about holding off for the hundreds of cyclists taking on the #Wedmore4030 today. Thank you to all who are taking part today and enjoy the ride 😃🚴♀️🚴♂️
Join us in wishing good luck to everyone involved in a 24-hour cycling on Weston seafront this weekend.
A full 24 hours in the saddle is a challenging and physically tough feat, so give them a wave and make a donation if you spot the group.
They will set off an noon today, and are inviting other cyclists to join them for part of the day in return for a donation.
... Find out everything you need to know here: https://www.facebook.com/events/384485232 338859/
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Have you got your team organised yet? In just one month, on Sunday 14th July, Weston Hospicecare’s #ItsAHospiceKnockout will grace Weston super Mare Cricket Club. However, you have just three weeks to register your team. More information 👉 http://www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/knock out/
Are you a Friends super fan? If you not only know your Ross and your Rachel, but also remember Hugsy and Mr Heckles, then a quiz being held in Weston tonight could be just the event for you this evening.
Allstars Sports Bar Weston-s-Mare will be holding a quiz night dedicated to the hit 1990s sitcom.
A fun evening is guaranteed and there are a host of prizes to be won - with profits going to the venue's fundraising for Weston Hospicecare.
Fancy running repeated five-mile relay legs over hilly terrain for 24 hours?
Nope, nor do we - but this hardy team of fabulous Weston folk will be doing exactly that in support of the hospice this weekend.
Read all about the challenge facing the Bad Ideas team at Hope24 2019 here:
... https://www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/runn ing-team-set-for-…/
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Best of luck to intrepid cycling duo Steve Cremer and Jon Bass who will tomorrow aim to complete an incredible 200-mile ride in just a single day.
The pair will hope to get from Weston Hospicecare HQ in Uphill to Land's End to raise money for the hospice.
You can post messages of support below, and read more about their amazing challenge (and make a donation too) by following this link:
There is now just over 24 hours remaining for anyone who wants to sign up to the Wedmore 40:30 cycling event this Sunday.
The event is in its second year and offers a range of distances, ranging from 70 miles for serious cyclists to a 12-mile route ideal for families looking for a Father's Day activity.
Everything you need to know - including the all-important registration link - is here:
... https://www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/cycl e-challenges/
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About to go on lunch at work? Here's one to discuss with your work-mates...
Fancy taking on an activity combining paintball and (foam-based) archery? Take a look at our upcoming Robin Hood challenge which is set to take place for the first time on Saturday 17 August.
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We're so grateful to everyone who came along to support the Friends of Weston Hospicecare summer fair on Saturday.
An incredible £1,885.93 was raised through fun-filled family games and refreshment sales.
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This time last week more than 1,000 people supported the hospice by taking on the #MendipChallenge. Ladies, why not sign up to take part in our #MoonlightBeachWalk on the 14 September? A huge thanks to our sponsors The Grand Pier!
Full details 👉 www.westonhospicecare.org.uk/moonlight/