KEMP Hospice Retail

Spread the festive cheer by choosing meaningful gifts at KEMP's charity shops this Christmas! 🎁 Be a and support our community services. 🌟

www.kemphospice.org.uk/kempretail

We've got a wonderful range of Christmas cards available in all of our shops, including some exclusive local designs 😍. All proceeds from sales will support KEMP Hospice 🎄🦋

Did you know you can also buy cards on our eBay shop online? www.ebay.co.uk/str/kemphospicesales
Buy online and have them delivered to your door, or collect for free from our Lisle Avenue shop in Kidderminster.

The Your Hospice Lottery jackpot is SNOW joke! ❄️
It wasn’t won last week, and it has now snowballed to a whopping £5,500! 🤩

Brrrr-ing on the luck and see if you could win big in time for Christmas. ✨
Buy single tickets for the next draw in our shops or online: https://bit.ly/3AvdBIo

It’s beginning to look a lot like and with gift shopping in full swing, it’s the perfect time to browse your local charity shops for unique presents this festive season. 🎄🎁

www.kemphospice.org.uk/shop-locations

There are some lovely pre-loved items, Christmas homeware and clothing and some great toys for the kids in our shops across Kidderminster, Bewdley and Stourport so be sure to pop in if you're in town! 🎅

We'd like to say a huge congratulations & thank you to the Santa Skydivers who took the leap last Saturday! 🪂

They have so far raised over £5,000 for our care and support services, an absolutely phenomenal amount!! 😀🦋

We're busy planning dates for next year so if you're interested in taking part in our 2024 Summer or Santa Skydive events, please email [email protected] to register your interest. 🪂

Thank you to everyone who joined our Light Up A Life service on Friday, taking a moment to cherish and remember our loved ones 🌟🦋

For those who have made a donation and dedication you can now see your loved ones names by the Christmas tree in Kidderminster 🦋🌟

If you'd like to make a dedication you can still do so via our website and their name will be added* Visit www.kemphospice.org.uk/lual to find out more.

Thanks also to event sponsors Trueline Products for all their support and to Kidderminster BID 🌟

*Subject to cut off dates.

Did you know today is , a day of global giving which started with the simple idea: 'a day that encourages people to do good' 🦋

We'd like to take the chance today to say a special to everyone who chooses to give to KEMP Hospice. Whether you make a donation, give us your time as a volunteer, fundraise for us or take part in our events. You are the reason we can continue to provide our care and support services and we think you are amazing! 😍 🦋

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We've been dropping off hampers to our fantastic corporate supporters who will be raffling them off in aid of KEMP. Here's Bewdley Brewery with theirs! 😀🦋

Big thanks to everyone who has taken a hamper to raffle as part of our festive fundraising this year. Find out more on our website: www.kemphospice.org.uk/festive-fundraising

This Friday 24th November is our very special Light Up A Life service, where we take some time to cherish and remember loved ones during the festive season 🌟

Everyone is welcome to join us at St Mary's Church, Kidderminster with the service beginning at 6pm. Tickets are not required for the event but if you would like to attend and haven't already let us know, please email [email protected] to let us know you're coming along.

The service is part of our Light Up A Life activities, you can find out more here: www.kemphospice.org.uk/lual 🌟🦋

Kindly Sponsored by Trueline Products and Supported by Kidderminster BID

A huge thank you to all the teams who joined us for our Quiz Night last week! Together, you helped to raise a fantastic £3,409 for KEMP Hospice!! 😍🦋

Big thanks to host with the most, Stuart Allen for once again being a fantastic compere for the evening, and congratulations to winners Lens Online!! 🏆

Final thanks go to Surf Works who kindly sponsored the event and to Kidderminster Harriers FC for their support.

Some of our retail team will be attending the Kidderminster Golf Club Christmas fayre this Thursday (16th) so if you're visiting, be sure to take a look at some of the lovely pre-loved items available. 🦋

Don't forget, tickets are also still available for the KEMP Christmas Fayre next week (20th)...head to our website to find out more: www.kemphospice.org.uk/christmas-fayre

Quid for KEMP is back! 😀

From 4th to 9th December we're asking you to give a Quid for KEMP by donating via text, online or in person. Find out all you need to know on our website: www.kemphospice.org.uk/quid-for-kemp

Thank You 🦋

One pound may not sound like very much, but as a community raising lots of one pounds together, you can help us to continue to provide care and support for those that need it most 🦋

We'd like to say a huge thank you to Hewett Recruitment who arranged a collection of donations of goods at their HR Conference this morning 🦋

Some wonderful items have been donated, and the proceeds from the sale of these in our shops will help to support KEMP Hospice and those we care for and support across the Wyre Forest.

To find out more about donating your pre-loved items to KEMP, please visit: www.kemphospice.org.uk/kempretaildonations

Did you know this week is

Our occupational therapy team at KEMP make day-to-day life easier for patients struggling with everyday activities, helping them to stay independent for longer. 💙💛

With advice, adaptations, and specialist equipment, patients can continue with or work towards activities important to them, and stay safe. 🦋

www.kemphospice.org.uk/pot

We'd like to say a huge thank you to amazing fundraiser Davy! 🦋

After his own experience with bereavement support from KEMP, Davy initiated the “1000’s challenge” at Verve Kickboxing (Bromsgrove and Droitwich). Together with friends, they completed 100 sets of 10 challenging exercises, with Davy also organising a cake sale. 🍰🧁

Thanks to Davy’s incredible efforts he's raised an amazing £412.77 to support KEMP! 💙💛

Davy’s Mom Claire said “ We are just so impressed by his determination and dedication to running this event – he’s blown us all away!”

We'd like to say a huge thank you to amazing fundraiser Davy!

🦋 This week is so we'd just like to take a moment to thank our Board of Trustees.

We truly appreciate their commitment to sharing their time, knowledge, skills and expertise in helping to make a difference to the lives of those living with life-limiting illness and bereavement across the Wyre Forest. 🙌

To find out more please visit:
www.kemphospice.org.uk/vacancy-join-our-board-of-trustees

As draws to a close, we'd like to say a big thank you.

Thank you to the volunteers who are helping us to grow the service, who are offering their time to provide companionship, emotional support and listening ear to those who may be experiencing loneliness and isolation at home.

Currently supporting KEMP patients, as the service grows we hope to extend the offering to eligible residents across the Wyre Forest. 🦋

To do this we need your help. Find out more on our website: www.kemphospice.org.uk/befriending-service

The TV adverts have begun, the shops are stacking their shelves...it's time to talk Christmas! We are very excited to let you know our Christmas Tree Collection and Recycling will be returning this January! 🌲🌲

www.kemphospice.org.uk/christmas-tree-collection

Let us help you with the big Christmas clean up and register your real Christmas tree with a donation to KEMP 🦋

Very kindly sponsored once again by Linden Homes

🦋 This we'd like to share this feedback from one of our volunteer befrienders.

💙💛 It makes such a difference to the lives of those who may otherwise be experiencing loneliness at home. If you have some spare time each week and would like to volunteer to help us grow our new Befriending Service, please visit our website for more details: www.kemphospice.org.uk/befriending-service

Today is the start of 🦋

Befriending provides companionship, emotional support and a listening ear to those who may be experiencing isolation and loneliness in their home.

This year we launched a brand new Befriending service for KEMP Patients. Find out more: www.kemphospice.org.uk/befriending-service

Join us in the exclusive Garden Room at Hogarths Stone Manor Kidderminster, for our very special Christmas Fayre! 🎄

www.kemphospice.org.uk/christmas-fayre

Tickets are selling fast so don't miss out on joining our festive shopping fayre. Click the link above to book on our website today.

Kindly Sponsored by Wildjac

This is no TRICK! This week’s Your Hospice Lottery rollover is a SPOOK-TACULAR £3,000! 🎃👻

Turn this Halloween into a real TREAT and see if you could win this jaw-dropping sum.

Buy your tickets in support of KEMP Hospice online: https://bit.ly/3AvdBIo

Your Hospice Lottery

Join us in the exclusive Garden Suite at Hogarth’s Stone Manor Kidderminster, for our very special Christmas shopping experience on Monday 20th November 2023.

www.kemphospice.org.uk/christmas-fayre

We'll be joined by lots of local stalls holders with crafts, gifts, and more to help with your Christmas shopping🎄

Find our more and book your spot on our website.

Kindly sponsored by Wildjac

We are very pleased to confirm our Kidderminster Spennells shop will be open tomorrow (Tueday 25th) as usual 😀

Thank you for your patience and we look forward to welcoming you! 🦋

www.kemphospice.org.uk/shop-locations

It's one of our favourite times of year at Day Hospice...Time to start the Christmas cakes!! 🎄

It's so wonderful to see our patients making their own cake, preparing and decorating them ready to take home and enjoy at Christmas.

It's thanks to all the supporters who fundraise, donate and volunteer that we can continue to provide these engaging activities for everyone. Thank you! 🦋

www.kemphospice.org.uk

Unfortunately, due to unforeseen circumstances our Spennells shop will be closed today (24th October).

We aim to reopen as soon as possible however in the mean time if you would like to make a donation you can do so by booking a slot at our Kidderminster Donation Centre: www.kemphospice.org.uk/kempretaildonations

We apologise for any inconvenience and would like to thank you for your patience during this time 🦋

**Coventry Street Shop Update**

We are very pleased to share that our Coventry Street Shop will re-open from midday today! (Monday 23rd) 😀

Our team has worked hard to clean up, and we currently only have limited access to the front of the shop, but we are very pleased to be able to welcome you back with products from all departments available.

Thank you also to Jonathan from Wire Forest Electrical who kindly came into the shop on Saturday to make everything safe so we could reopen as soon as possible wwwwireforestelectrical.com

We are so happy to be able to open and would like to thank you for your patience during this time 🦋

The jolliest jog of the year is back! 🎅😀 Sign up now to be a part of our Santa Fun Run 2023, helping to raise vital funds for our care and support services across the Wyre Forest. 🦋

Find out more and register: www.kemphospice.org.uk/santa-fun-run

Choose a 10k timed race, a 5k run, a 1k run for children and young people and new for 2023, 1k doggy dash!

Kindly sponsored by TalbotsLaw and Trueline Products

**Important message**

Unfortunately, due to flooding overnight, our Coventry Street Shop in Kidderminster is currently closed. The shop will remain temporarily closed whilst we asses the damage caused.

We'll keep you updated next week and we hope to reopen as soon as possible but in the mean time you can still support KEMP Hospice by shopping in our other locations in Kidderminster, Stourport and Bewdley, and you can also shop online on our eBay store: www.kemphospice.org.uk/kempebayshop

Thank you for your patience and understanding during this time.

This amazing young fundraiser is Pete, who has raised a staggering £755 for KEMP Hospice selling bracelets he made! 😍

Pete came up with the idea from his ethics class and really wanted to help his community. He chose to support KEMP Hospice in loving memory of his Dad, Big Pete, who was a wonderful supporter of KEMP 🦋

We are so incredibly grateful to Pete for everything he has done to raise such a phenomenal amount to support KEMP! Thank you so much!