Thank you Barrow WI

A big thank you goes out to Barrow Women's Institute who raised a wonderful £200 for St Mary's Hospice at their WI Open Evening in April.

Thank you to CN Group Charitable Trust

The staff and patients of St Mary's Hospice would like to thank the CN Group Charitable Trust for their very generous donation of £400.

Speaking on behalf of St Mary's, Zoe Guest, Funding & Operations Manage said, "We are extremely grateful that the CN Group Charitable Trust has chosen to support us. This kind donation will help us to continue providing palliative and supportive care for people with advanced and end of life conditions in Furness and the South Lakes area."

Pictured: The cheque was presented by Jonathon Lee, Editor of the Evening Mail, to Julie Wright, RN St Mary's Hospice.

Classmates meet to raise funds after 25 years

On 6th May at Ulverston Sports Club, former pupils of Ulverston Victoria High School attended a school reunion after 25 years.

Organiser Lisa Dermody decided that it was about time that the classmates of 1986 got together for a good knees up whilst kindly donating all proceeds to St Mary's Hospice. The event raised a fantastic £160.

Lisa said, "I received services from St Mary's after my own cancer diagnosis. We wanted to say thank you for the wonderful care and support that they provide. We would also like to thank all who contributed to the event. It was a brilliant night and I can't wait to start planning my next event!"

Pictured: Organiser Lisa Dermody and classmate Maf Gibbons presenting £160 to Zoe Guest, St Mary's Funding & Operations Manager.

Team of family & friends to walk Cumbria Way

On June 5th Martin Hughes and his team of 16 family members and friends will begin walking the Cumbria Way to raise as much money as they can for St Mary's Hospice.

The team will be walking in memory of Martin's late wife Linda who sadly passed away last September. (Pictured: Linda at Skelwith Bridge).

Martin said: "I lost my wonderful wife Linda to ovarian cancer last September. She was not just a loving wife, mother, sister and daughter but a very special friend to many. Her bravery throughout her illness will always give me strength in carrying on without her. Linda's final weeks were spent in St Marys Hospice in Ulverston so I wanted to raise funds for the hospice and have helped to arrange the Cumbria Way walk we will be doing in June."

The team will begin their 72 mile trek bright and early on the 5th June from the starting point sculpture in Ulverston. They aim to arrive at Carlisle Castle on June 9th. Martin said: "Linda loved the lake district so this will be a fitting way to raise much needed funds for the Hospice."

We wish the team the very best of luck and hope that the weather stays dry!

If you would like to sponsor the team to help raise funds for St Mary's Hospice visit their Justigiving fundraising page.

Martin would like to thank Turnstone Consultancy of Barrow who will supply daily pack up lunches for all of the walkers and Hertel Electrical Contractors from Sellafield who will supply a van to transport camping equipment from site to site.

Premier Tiles awarded Gold Corporate Membership

Sue McGraw, Hospice Director was delighted to present Dave Staunton owner of Premier Tiles with a Gold Corporate Membership certificate on Friday 13th May. The certificate was awarded to the company in recognition for raising £500 for St Mary’s at a fun day organised by Dave and the team to accompany the grand opening of The Premier Times Natural Stone Showroom on Sunday 27th March. Premier Tiles also donated 5% of all sales on the day to St Mary’s Hospice.

Organisers were delighted that the event raised over £500 for St Mary’s and a big thank you goes to all how supported the event and all the businesses who provided raffle prizes.

Our Fantastic Support

We would like to say a big thank you to Furness Cancer Support Group who kindly donated £500 to the St Mary's Hospice at Home service.

The Furness Breast Cancer Support Group aims to provide support for people whose lives have been affected by breast cancer including patients, carers, families, friends, the bereaved and anyone requiring information.

Not all problems are medical and some people don't always feel like talking to the doctor. It sometimes helps to share worries with someone who may have been through the same. The group sessions offer advice and support in a friendly environment so that people should not feel isolated or alone.

The ladies also work tirelessly to raise money for the charity and we greatly appreciate their support.

If you would like further information about the group meetings please contact Dorothy Dawes on 01229 822306 or Margaret Watkins on 01229 822470.

Pictured from left, Joan Harrison, Ethnie Powell, Hospice at Home Coordinator Angela Mason, Senior Healthcare Assistant Angela Lafferty, Brenda Broadfoot, Anne Beattie.

Talent Spotters come to Ulverston

Talentspotters are giving you the opportunity to realise your dreams. Therefore, if you are one of Britain’s hidden talents then allow them to spot you and help you stage your dream.

They are hosting a number of high profile talent shows throughout Britain of which you could be a major part. Locally they will be hosting a show at the Coronation Hall, Ulverston on 23rd July. Therefore, if your ambition is to perform in front of a large audience, at a premium venue and experience the lights, the atmosphere and the excitement then you definitely need to audition. This will be your chance to showcase your talent to a large audience and possibly be spotted by industry experts and agents.

Talentspotters audition process gives hopefuls the opportunity to perform to a panel of experienced adjudicators. This will take place at the Coronation Hall on Sunday 22nd May. However, you must apply. For further information and to download entry forms then check out the website www.talent-spotters.co.uk

You will be allotted a time-slot so it is crucial you endeavour to showcase your best highlights. Only 10 -20 acts will be chosen for the Show. Adjudicators may require you to do another performance at the end of the day; however, if not asked this does not mean you have not been chosen. A successful response will result in your act securing a vital spot on the Talentspotters elite performance.

The actual Show itself gives a variety of acts a rare opportunity to air their talent to a live audience that includes agents and contacts in the entertainment industry.
Just Dream and Believe and you can achieve success and possibly further your career by allowing Talentspotters to Stage Your Dream!

The judges are singers, dancers, musicians, producers and choreographers in their own rite. Their experience includes working throughout the UK and Internationally producing and choreographing Theatre Headliner Shows, TV appearances, Cruise ships, and performing alongside Top names in the music and entertainment industry. All of this has put them in contact with an extensive amount of agents.

Also, you will be raising money for St Mary’s Hospice that may well be close to your heart. Talentspotters will be donating part of the proceeds to St Mary’s; therefore your performance will count in more ways than one.