Greenwich and Bexley Community Hospice news

Ladies invited to join GI Jane Bootcamp weekend

17/05/2012 16:25:42

A Hospice is looking for 12 participants to take part in a physical challenge event that will include circuit training, running, an army assault course and boxing!

Lottery Rollover is now £1,000

17/05/2012 16:25:42

The Lottery rollover continues to roll with a prize fund of £1,000 but you have to be in it to win it so buy your ticket today. Tickets cost just £2 and are available from the Hospice reception and all Hospice shops.

Stephanie takes on the World

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Community Fundraising Manager Stephanie Fuller is ‘Taking on the World’

Thank you to our 2012 Virgin London Marathon Runners

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Hospice runners race round London in support of the hospice

Hospice shop comes home

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice's inaugural charity shop re-opened its doors to the public this week after the ceremonial cutting of a ribbon by Paralympian silver medallist, Robert Churchill.

Charlton Athletic Football Club support the Hospice

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Fans and players from Charlton Athletic will show their support for the Hospice and Demelza House this weekend.

Free Will Week - 5th - 9th March 2012

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Get your Will written for free and support the Hospice.

Bexleyheath Charity Pancake Race

17/05/2012 16:25:42

18 businesses along with Hospice staff took part in the first annual Bexleyheath charity pancake race.

Bexleyheath resident scoops £10.000

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Mrs Feleppa was the lucky Bexleyheath resident who scooped the Hospice Lottery top prize of £10,000.

Erith Riverside Shopping Centre's newest tenant

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Erith Riverside Shopping Centre's newest tenant, Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice, is having an official launch day to raise the profile of the new shop.

Dignity in Care Day

17/05/2012 16:25:42

The Hospice is acknowledging Dignity in Care Day.

Hospice appoints first ever Dignity Champion

17/05/2012 16:25:42

The Hospice appointed its first Dignity Chamption at their Dignity Action Day event held on 1st February.

Calling Volunteers

17/05/2012 16:25:42

The Hospice is calling for local people of all ages to join its friendly volunteer team.

Winter Wonderland Prize Draw Winners

17/05/2012 16:25:42

A huge thank you to everyone who entered our prize draw and congratulations to the lucky winners. Click above to view the winning ticket numbers.

Former motorcycle champ helps the Hospice

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Sidcup based Colin Seeley, hospice supporter and former Grand Prix sidecar racer, racing machine constructor and racing team principal has donated specialist medical equipment to the value of £15,000 to the Hospice.

Christmas lights shine brightly

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Shop Managers have decorated their front garden to raise funds for the Hospice.

Hospice Volunteer Wins Top Award

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Hospice volunteer Joan Hallock has been named as Health and Social Care Volunteering winner recently at a special celebration event, hosted by Age UK.

James and Sean don festive character suits to run 5k

17/05/2012 16:25:42

James Tucker from Hextable and Sean Featherstone from Sidcup have raised £300 for a hospice which cared for their nan, Shirley Boyle.

Christmas Shop in the Broadway

17/05/2012 16:25:42

We are pleased to announce that from 7th November our Christmas shop this year will be sited at 235 Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7EW

Unwanted cars can raise money

17/05/2012 16:25:42

The Hospice is serving up a “bangers and cash" initiative as part of a novel fundraising drive to boost our vital work. To date this scheme has raised £913.50 for the Hospice funds.

Light Up a Life

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Remember someone special and help us care for more families this Christmas...

Hospice unveiled as Natwest's new local charity partner

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Staff from NatWest Bexleyheath Local Market celebrated the start of a charity partnership with Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice last month (October 23) at a special charity launch reception held at the Hospice on Bostall Hill, Abbey Wood.

Lottery members thanked for their support to hospice services

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Earlier this month, all Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice Lottery members who have played the Hospice Lottery for one year or more were invited to a special Lottery Member’s event to thank them for their continued support.

Teams raise over £3,000 at Mayor's Charity Golf Day

17/05/2012 16:25:42

25 teams took to the fairway to raise over £3,000 for Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice at Shooters Hill Golf Club to support Mayor of Greenwich Jim Gillman’s chosen charity.

Natwest Communityforce Fund - We need your vote

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Natwest Communityforce Fund is giving three local projects the chance to win £6,000 each towards their work.

Millwall defender Tony Craig hands over £5,000

17/05/2012 16:25:42

A Thamesmead pub has raised £5,000 for the Hospice.

Chairman & Chief Executive's Report

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Report by our Chairman, David Robson and Chief Executive, Kate Heaps.

Lymphoedema Park Walk

17/05/2012 16:25:42

To tie in with Lymphoedema Awareness Week (5– 9 September) the Lymphoedema Support Group C.A.M.E.L. (Care and Massage Eases Lymphoedema) held a walk in Danson Park, Bexleyheath.

Skydive for the Hospice

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Two consultants strapped themselves into a parachute and ...

Nine year old's mountain walk for charity

17/05/2012 16:25:42

A nine year old girl has climbed Snowdon, the highest mountain in England and Wales at 1085m (3560ft), to raise funds for the Hospice.

Allotment Family Fun Day raises £385

17/05/2012 16:25:42

The Orchard Allotment Association in Barnehurst held a free family fun day at Mayplace Road East to raise funds for the Hospice.

War Veteram raises money for the Hospice

17/05/2012 16:25:42

War veteran Ron Mason lends his support to the Hospice by raising £1,125.

Open Garden raises over £2,000

17/05/2012 16:25:42

An Open Garden has raised over £2,000 for the Lymphoedema Support Group CAMEL (Care and Massage Eases Lymphoedema) part of Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice.

Asda Road Show raises £4,000

17/05/2012 16:25:42

The Hospice received a charity windfall of £4,000 thanks to the launch of Asda’s first-ever Asda Price Guarantee (APG) Road Show.

Business as usual at the Funday

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Rain didn't stop play at the Hospice Funday.

Bexleyheath resident scoops £2,500 in Silver Anniversary Bumper Draw

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Bexleyheath resident, Julia Harris scooped £2,500 in the Silver Anniversary Prize Draw.

Thank you Asda Bexleyheath

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Asda Bexleyheath raises funds for the Hospice Funday.

Michael Buble inspired charity fundraiser

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Michael Bublé Tribute Night has raised over £1,000 for the Hospice.

Bexley Bus to promote Carers' Week in the Broadway

17/05/2012 16:25:42

The Hospice is supporting Carers Week from 13th - 19th June.

Staff from Natwest Private Banking support the Hospice

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Staff from Natwest Private Banking South-East London & Kent spent the day digging an area to make extra parking for the new disabled places near the Hospice entrance.

It's a Knockout Competition

17/05/2012 16:25:42

An It’s A Knockout competition, based around the popular TV programme of the same name, was held on Bostall Heath, Abbey Wood.

Dying Matters Week

17/05/2012 16:25:42

16th - 22nd May 2011 was National 'Dying Matters' Awareness Week, a week-long campaign to encourage people to talk openly about dying, death and bereavement.

Greenwich Care Partnership Launch

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Today saw the launch of the Greenwich Care Partnership. This is a new 24 hour, 7 days a week, integrated care service for Greenwich Borough residents at the end of their life.

Volunteers celebrate 25 years of volunteering

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Long-serving volunteers have supported the charity since it was founded in 1985.

Bexley residents host a right royal wedding party

17/05/2012 16:25:42

First Avenue residents and friends hosted the road's first ever street party on the day of the Royal Wedding.

Easter Eggstravaganze raised £5,789

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Over 1,500 supporters attended our Easter Fair at Eltham Park South on raised an amazing £5,789.

Hospice Day Care patient renews Wedding vows

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Day Care patient Eva Bradstreet renewed her wedding vows at the Hospice.

Easter Hospice Lottery Promotion

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Staff and volunteers from our Hospice shop in Eltham High Street held an Easter Hospice Lottery Promotion outside the store at 163 High Street.

Coffee Morning raises over £1,100

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Over 100 people attended the Coffee Morning at the Hospice on Saturday 9th April.

Chief Executive opens Tesco Express, Greenwich

17/05/2012 16:25:42

Kate Heaps cut the ribbon and officially opened the new Tesco Express in Greenwich

25th Anniversary Celebrations

17/05/2012 16:25:42

During this year the Hospice is acknowledging 25 years since the charity was formed to build a hospice in Abbey Wood and to provide specilist palliative care and support to those who require it. The vision of our co-founders has over the years enabled us to provide our services to local people free of charge at a time when it matters most.

Hospice Cycle 2010: Thames Cycle Path

17/05/2012 16:25:42

The Greenwich & Bexley Community Hospice sponsored cycle ride took place on 3rd October 2010. The cycle ride attracted over 800 riders and raised a substantial sum in sponsorship to support the work of the Hospice.