Weston Hospicecare

15-months ago Weston Hospicecare lost access to their and therefore created the Weston Hospice News page which now represents the charity.

If you are looking at this post on Facebook please unlike and report the page and like “Weston Hospicecare News” for updates.

We’ve exhausted every option to access the account but without success.

A huge thanks to all our supporters for liking the current page which represents the hospice.

For those on Instagram, you’re in the right place 😃 thank you!

Test your knowledge with a charity quiz night!

On Saturday 3rd March at 7:30pm, St Augustine's Church, Locking, will be hosting a quiz night in aid of Weston Hospicecare and the Church tower repair fund.

Tickets are £2 per person (teams of 6 max.) and can be purchased by calling the Church office on 01934 822857, or Quizmaster Clive Dumbell on 01934 823009.

Banish those winter blues with some scrumptious soup!

Come on down to The Methodist Church Hall on Cliff Street in Cheddar on Saturday 24th February between 12-2pm for some winter warmth!

Choose from a delicious selection of 6 soups, served with crusty bread, followed by tea or coffee and cake (yummy!)

Call 01934 423 900 for more information.

Make Your Will Week begins tomorrow Monday 19th February, with only a few appointments left!

Local solicitors are 'Willing' and eager to give their time, free of charge, to write up a standard Will in return for a donation to Weston Hospicecare.
Book now to avoid disappointment and ensure peace of mind for you and your loved ones!

Click the link below or call 01934 423 900 for more information.

Our Make Your Will Week service is only available through the following local solicitors:
- Berry Redmond Gordon & Penney
- Bartlett Gooding and Weelen
- Bennets
- Holley and Steer
- John Hodge
- Powells Law
- Wards Solicitors

http://westonhospicecare.org.uk/giftsandwills/

Make Your Will Week begins on Monday 19th February, and spaces are being booked up fast!

Local solicitors are 'Willing' and ready to give their time, free of charge, to write up a standard WIll in return for a donation of your choice to Weston Hospicecare.

Call 01934 423 900 for more information.

Happy Valentine's Day! We're feeling the love today here at Weston Hospicecare.

Let's all take a moment today to think of those we've loved and the happy memories we've shared.

Also, if anyone loves us.... chocolates like the ones in the picture are always welcome 😍 Just saying!

We're at the Burnham-on-Sea Recruitment Fair all day today, so do pop along to the Princess Theatre and say hello!

The dynamic duo, Sue and Maria, will be on hand to tell you all about how you can get involved in life here at Weston Hospicecare.

Love is in the air! Check out this Valentine's themed window display from our Devonshire Rd store 😍😍😍

There are still a couple of spaces left if you want to take part in Make Your Will Week!
During Make Your Will Week, local solicitors are giving their time, free of charge, to write a standard Will in return for a donation to Weston Hospicecare. Call 01934 423 900 for more information.

Every Sunday, our Strictly Fun Dancing stars gather for another training session. Wondering who they all are? You can meet them in our latest blog post...

Meet Our FAB-U-LOUS Strictly Stars! – Weston Hospicecare February 9 2018 Meet Our FAB-U-LOUS Strictly Stars! Strictly Fun Dancing for Weston Hospicecare is our brand new event for 2018, and the Grand Finale on March 24th at The Winter Gardens promises to be a glittering, glamorous affair. Following eight weeks of professional dance training thanks to B....

Our Hub is responsible for sorting the stock for our stores, including our online shops, yet many people aren't aware of this fantastic team!

We're always looking for volunteers in many different roles; from listing items on Ebay to helping out on our vans. Read on for details:

Home is Where the Hub is: Join Our Friendly Team Behind the Scenes – Weston Hospicecare

LAST FEW PLACES REMAINING!

On Sunday, March 4th, from 9:30-12:30, we're offering YOU the unique chance to abseil from Uphill Quarry.

Whether you are an adrenaline ju**ie or have a life-long fear of heights to overcome, this 150-foot abseil event will appeal to people of all ages and abilities (minimum age 14 years).

Cost: Registration fee: £25 + pledge to raise £100 for Weston Hospicecare.

For more information and to sign up for this exhilarating event, contact Kelsey on 01934 423 967 or email [email protected]

On Tuesday, February 13th, you can find out more about hospice life, including volunteering opportunities, at Burnham-on-Sea's Recruitment Fair!

Come along to The Princess Theatre between 10:30am-1:00pm, or 2:00pm-4:30pm. We'd love to meet you!

Our Burnham-on-Sea College Street store would love to see you this week! Call in for a piece of cake and find out how you could help the hospice in your spare time.

Helping Hands: How Volunteering in Our Burnham Stores Helps the Hospice – Weston Hospicecare February 2 2018 Helping Hands: How Volunteering in Our Burnham Stores Helps the Hospice Weston Hospicecare covers a large area; we serve the communities of Clevedon, Cheddar, Axbridge, Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea as well. We’re exceptionally proud of our two Burnham stores; our High Street store...

Thanks to all who popped into our Burnham High Street store to enquire about volunteering- we're really happy add 5 new volunteers to our amazing team!

Volunteer recruitment week continues today until Saturday with our College Street £1 store. Do pop in for cake and a chat about how your time can help us!

Don't forget it's our volunteer recruitment week all this week in Burnham-on-Sea! Visit our High Street store TODAY for cake and a chat about how you can get involved.

Did we mention cake?! 😊

Ladies, struggling to find that show stopping dress?

Head on down to the Milton road shop any day in February and pick up the perfect outfit for the Grand Finale of Weston Hospicecare's Strictly Fun Dancing!

Haven't made a Will yet? Been putting it off for a while?

Make Your Will Week 2018 appointments are limited and being booked up fast!

Various local solicitors have very kindly agreed to give their time, free of charge, to create or amend a standard Will in return for a donation to Weston Hospicecare.

Make Your Will Week runs from 19th- 23rd Feb.

Click the link below or ring us on 01934 423 900 to find out more.

Our Make Your Will Week service is only available through the following local solicitors:
Berry Redmond Gordon & Penney
Bartlett Gooding and Weelen
Bennets
Holley and Steer
John Hodge
Powells Law
Wards Solicitors

Leave a gift in your will – Weston Hospicecare Making a will is a vitally important way of looking after those people who matter most to us and making sure they will be taken care of when we are no longer around.

Come on down to the Burnham high street store to meet the team, enjoy a nice slice of cake and see how you can volunteer! All day from Monday 5th - Wednesday 7th of February!

Helping Hands: How Volunteering in Our Burnham Stores Helps the Hospice – Weston Hospicecare February 2 2018 Helping Hands: How Volunteering in Our Burnham Stores Helps the Hospice Weston Hospicecare covers a large area; we serve the communities of Clevedon, Cheddar, Axbridge, Highbridge and Burnham-on-Sea as well. We’re exceptionally proud of our two Burnham stores; our High Street store...

Our amazing Burnham-on-Sea stores are holding a joint volunteer recruitment week from 5th-10th Feb. Call in for some cake, and a chat with our friendly managers.

Meet Emily Wagemans, manager of our Burnham High Street store, in our latest blog post. Emily, and one of her volunteers, Kim, explain what the role has to offer to those looking to give something back to their local community:

Service With a Smile: Join Our Amazing Team of Volunteers in Our Burnham Stores – Weston Hospicecare February 1 2018 Service With a Smile: Join Our Amazing Team of Volunteers in Our Burnham Stores Weston Hospicecare runs 2 shops in Burnham-on-Sea; our College Street store, which operates as a £1 shop, and our new High Street store, which opened in October 2017. Both stores are well supported by th...

Today marks Dignity Action day, a day when we think about what dignity means to us, and how we can put that into practice here at Weston Hospicecare. You can read more about what Dignity in Care means in our latest blog post.

Dignity Action Day 2018: Change the Culture of Care – Weston Hospicecare February 1 2018 Dignity Action Day 2018: Change the Culture of Care February 1st is Dignity Action Day, when we come together to think about what it means to act, and treat others, with dignity. The dictionary defines dignity as “the state or quality of being worthy of honour or respect,” and Di...

Our annual Mendip Challenge event is open for 2018 registration!

Sign up to walk 10, 20, or 30 miles across the beautiful Mendips to raise money for Weston Hospicecare.

This event is always very popular and it's great to join in with a group of friends. Dogs welcome! For more details, read on: http://westonhospicecare.org.uk/mendip/

Mendip Challenge – Weston Hospicecare

5k Woodland Dash to Fitness Have your New Years resolutions to get fit already gone out the window or not even started? Re-pledge yourself to getting fit by entering the 5k Woodland Dash as your first goal in 2018. Whether you are an established runner or just starting out, this 5k has something for everyone. The Woodland Dash...

Natty Knitters Needed!

Could you help us knit some cute Easter Chicks and Bunnies to help raise funds for Weston Hospicecare? Read on for details! 🐣🐰

Wanted: Natty Knitters for Chirpy Chicks and Bouncing Bunnies! – Weston Hospicecare January 26 2018 Wanted: Natty Knitters for Chirpy Chicks and Bouncing Bunnies! Do you enjoy knitting? If so, then Weston Hospicecare needs your help! With Easter right around the corner, we’d like to make as many of these cute little chicks and their bunny pals to raise money for the hospice. The ...

There's still time to join us for our amazing abseil event, taking place on March 4th at Uphill Quarry. Click the link below for details, or contact Kelsey on [email protected]

Extreme Challenges – Weston Hospicecare

WOW you lot were quick off the mark!

Strictly Fun Dancing for Weston Hospicecare is now SOLD OUT!! Thank you all for taking such an interest in the event, it's going to be a great night!

Ready.... Set.... GO, GO, GO!!! Strictly Fun Dancing for Weston Hospicecare tickets are now on sale!

Join us at The Winter Gardens Grand Ballroom on Saturday, March 24th as we crown our first ever Strictly Fun Dancing winners.

Priced £15 per person, first come, first served. Call 01934 423960 to grab yours before they waltz out the door!

Da da da da da da daaaa! Strictly Fun Dancing training has begun!

Come and support our 12 couples at our glittering Grand Finale on March 24th at the Winter Gardens.

Tickets on sale from 9am TOMORROW (Monday 29/1) priced £15 per person. Call 01934 423960 to grab yours before they sell out! 💃🏼🕺🏾💃🏼🕺🏾💃🏼🕺🏾

It's the moment you've all been waiting for....

Tickets for our Strictly Fun Dancing Grand Finale will go on sale at 9am on MONDAY, January 29th!
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The finale takes place at The Winter Gardens Grand Ballroom on Saturday, March 24th, doors and bar open from 7pm.

Come and watch our 12 couples compete to become Weston Hospicecare's first ever Strictly Fun Dancing winners! The evening includes a Silent Auction and Social Dancing.

Tickets are priced £15 per person, and will be sold on a first come, first served basis. Please call 01934 423960 from 9am on Monday, January 29th.

And KEEEEP DANCING!

Do you like to knit? If so, then we need your help to make some Chirpy Chicks and Bouncing Bunnies. Read on for details!

Wanted: Natty Knitters for Chirpy Chicks and Bouncing Bunnies! – Weston Hospicecare January 26 2018 Wanted: Natty Knitters for Chirpy Chicks and Bouncing Bunnies! Do you enjoy knitting? If so, then Weston Hospicecare needs your help! With Easter right around the corner, we’d like to make as many of these cute little chicks and their bunny pals to raise money for the hospice. The ...

Make Your Will Week 2018:

Various local solicitors have very kindly agreed to give their time, free of charge, to write a standard Will in return for a donation to Weston Hospicecare. If you'd like to update your Will - or if you've never had a Will written before - this is the perfect time to do so.

Make Your Will Week runs from 19th- 23rd Feb. There are a limited number of appointments available, so please book early to avoid disappointment. Click the link below or ring us on 01934 423 900 to find out more.

Our Make Your Will Week service is only available through the following local solicitors:
Berry Redmond Gordon & Penney
Bartlett Gooding and Weelen
Bennets
Holley and Steer
John Hodge
Powells Law
Wards Solicitors

Leave a gift in your will – Weston Hospicecare Making a will is a vitally important way of looking after those people who matter most to us and making sure they will be taken care of when we are no longer around.

This beautiful handmade quilt has been kindly donated by a local craft group, and it could be yours! If you’d like to offer a bid, you can do so by dropping us a Facebook message, or email [email protected]

Bids will close on FRIDAY 2nd FEB at 12pm. Good luck!

Make sure to pick up a copy of The Weston Mercury this week for all the details on how you can buy tickets to our Strictly Fun Dancing Grand Final, taking place on March 24th! FAB-U-LOUS!

Everyone likes making new friends, right?! We're looking for volunteers who'd like to be companions to our fantastic patients. Read on for details!

You Got a Friend In Me…. – Weston Hospicecare January 19 2018 You Got a Friend In Me…. Our volunteers take on a wide variety of roles here at Weston Hospicecare, and we’re currently looking to build our team of Companions. Being a Companion is a very valued and important role at Weston Hospicecare, offering emotional support to patients and...

If you fancy joining us for our Abseil on March 4th, register today! More details at http://westonhospicecare.org.uk/extreme-challenges/ or email: [email protected]

PS- Abseiling using own hair as rope is entirely optional. We have all the gear you'll need!