Monthly Archives: May 2012

Time FM Radio Interview

On Thursday I did my first radio interview for the Hospice at Time FM in Romford. Thank you Matt who hosted the show. It was great to have the opportunity of telling the listeners about the Hospice and how they … Continue reading

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Long Service Awards – Lorraine

I attended the Education teams staff meeting where a very surprised Lorraine got her 5 year long service award. Lorraine is our librarian, who began with us working out of a prefab, now we have our fantastic Pepperell Centre and … Continue reading

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Caterlink

On Tuesday I met Neil one of the Directors from Caterlink who provide our catering services. Vince our chef is integral to the hospice always striving to get the best food for patients, families and staff. The company also generously … Continue reading

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Zumbathon

On Sunday I was delighted to open our very first Zumbathon at theĀ  Redbridge and Dagenham football ground. The weather just kept fair and around 200 women joined us for 3 hours of Zumba while raising money for the hospice. … Continue reading

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Craft Day

On Saturday my daughter Katie and I attended the craft day run by Sandra our activities coordinator with her assistants Liz and Kip. There were 18 of us and we had a packed day of card and album making. It … Continue reading

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Melvin Wallace – Mayor of Havering

On Friday I was delighted to attend Melvin Wallace and his wife Joan for the presentation of the cheques for the charities he has raised so much money for during his time as Mayor of Havering. The Hospice cheque was … Continue reading

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My first Anniversary

It doesn’t seem possible that I have been at the Hospice for 1 year. The time has gone so fast and I have loved it. As part of the celebrations Eric Pickles MP for Brentwood, Cabinet minister as well as … Continue reading

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Summer Golf – MATCH

Last week was our Golf Day at Stockbrook Manor supported by Barry Hearn. Despite the poor weather everyone really enjoyed the day and meal in the evening. Thanks to Lauren, Kathy and Heather for organising this. The day of the … Continue reading

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Mayoral Dinner – Mayor of Brentwood

On Saturday night my husband and I attended the final Mayoral dinner for Joan Holmes the Mayor of Brentwood. The Hospice has been one of the Mayors charities and it has been fantastic to have such support. It was a … Continue reading

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Care Quality Commission

On Friday I attended a session on the new Care Quality Commission ( CQC) annual inspection regime. It’s very important that such inspection take place so the public can be assured of the quality of our services.

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