ST MARY'S NEXT TOP MODEL!

We are looking for models, male and female, of all shapes and sizes, to take part in our fashion show on Thursday 18th August 2011 at The Nines, Barrow in Furness.

Models will perform on the catwalk in front of an audience, wearing clothing collections from the St Mary’s shops and Debenhams. Models will be pampered with hair styling and makeup by local salons and beauticians.

The event starts at 7.30pm but models will be expected to arrive earlier and the show may run until quite late.

Further details of the event will be released soon.

If you are interested please call Hannah or Natalie on 01229 580305 or email events@stmaryshospice.org.uk

Leven Valley Summer Fair

Inspector Kevin Spedding was banged in the stocks and pelted with water-soaked sponges in aid of St Mary’s at the popular annual fair and car boot sale hosted by the Leven Valley Support Group, which took place on June 19th and was a great success.

The event, on Haverthwaite playing fields, attracts hundreds of visitors for a fun-filled family day out.

Insp Spedding, who is responsible for policing in Ulverston and the surrounding areas said: “It was an excellent day and all a good example of community officers getting involved.”

After locals had grown bored of pelting him with sponges, a group of local children had a whip-round and managed to raise £50 to pour three buckets of water over him.

The Leven Valley Support Group has raised thousands of pounds for St Mary’s over the years and will be presenting a cheque to St Mary’s staff for funds raised during 2010-11 on the 22nd July.

Thank you to Ready Steady Go Scooter Club!

We would like to thank Ready Steady Go Scooter Club for raising a brilliant £250 at their recent Northern Soul & Motown Night which took place on 4th July at Furness Cricket Club, Barrow-in-Furness.

Pictured: Members of the club present a cheque to Zoe Guest of St Mary's Hospice.

Band on the Terrace

The sun shone during the afternoon of the 29th June when the South Cumbria Retirement Brass band came to play on the terrace at the Orangery cafe. All who attended enjoyed an hour of wonderful music while sipping tea and part-taking in light refreshments from the cafe.

During the afternoon we are delighted to announce that we raised over £100 in donations. All at St Mary’s would like to thank the band so much for giving up their free time to come and play for patients and visitors. It is hoped that they will be able to come again later in the year.