Monthly Archives: November 2011

Brentwood Ice Rink

On Friday evening I was delighted to attend the official opening of the first ever Brentwood Centre Ice Rink, where I cut the ribbon alongside Ann Coe the deputy Mayor for Brentwood. It was an amazing opening, all down to … Continue reading

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Strategy Refresh Sessions

On Wednesday and Thursday I ran 2 of the strategy refresh sessions where 80 people attended over the 2 days to discuss the strategy for the hospice from April 2012 -March 2017. The sessions were very productive with a mixture … Continue reading

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The Day Hospice

On Tuesday I had another meeting in the Day Hospice talking to some patients who were making special Christmas baubles, they were beautifully made.

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The Christmas Fete

On Saturday I attended a Christmas fete organised by one of our Day Hospice patients and her family and the community fundraisers. The Education Centre was full and everyone was buying and enjoying the raffles. I don’t know yet how … Continue reading

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Mayor or Brentwoods Quiz

On Friday night I attended the Mayor or Bentwood’s quiz at Brentwood County High School with Neville (Vice Chairman of the Hospice) and his family and friends. After a fantastic start I’m afraid we finished below half way, but a … Continue reading

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2 Shoes at Santa’s Grotto

Leaving Upminster, I then swiftly moved onto Romford whet the Hospices Santa’s Grotto was opened by the 2 local girls group ‘ two shoes’ who recently appeared on X factor. We had over 150 mums, dads and children who patiently … Continue reading

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Rotary Club of Upminster

On Thursday I attended the  Upminster Rotary club who had raised over £5,000 for the hospice. The Rotarians  were are so supportive and we couldn’t do what we do at the hospice without the communities generous fundraising.

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St Claire Hospice

I met up this week with Tanya the acting CEO from my local hospice St Claire. I feel it’s very important to work with other hospices and we are going to meet up in the new year together with St … Continue reading

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Managing a Charity in Difficult Times

On Tuesday I attended a breakfast seminar which covered ‘managing a charity in difficult times’. It was very informative and good to meet others facing the same financial challenges.

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The Day Hospice – Meeting the Patients

Twice this week I have met with patients in the Day Hospice, where we discussed my role, the strategy for the hospice, and their experience of the hospice. I really appreciated the patients sharing their journey’s with me. It helps … Continue reading

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