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Springhill Hospice christmas cards, 2013 calendars and diaries are on sale now - available from the Hospice reception, all Hospice shops and many other outlets around Rochdale, Heywood & Middleton.
HOSPICE WELCOMES NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE Springhill Hospice has recently welcomed its new Chief Executive, Mr Jonathan Parris. Jonathan joins Springhill from St John’s Hospice in Lancaster and as he and his young family live in Littleborough, he laughs that he now has a considerably shorter daily commute. Jonathan brings with him a wealth of experience from both commercial and charity sectors having worked for Marks and Spencer and national charities such as Macmillan Cancer Support and Diabetes UK.
CHRISTMAS FAIR Christmas at the Hospice wouldn’t be the same without our Annual Christmas Fair which is on Sunday 25th November 10am-3pm. We open our doors and the place is filled with fun, laughter and stalls galore, selling everything you could imagine. There are lots of craft and gift stalls, where you can sort out all of your Christmas shopping requirements, plus the regular tombola, raffles, brica-brac, books, CD/DVD’s, jewellery, toys and Santa’s grotto (always a favourite!). Plus you can sample the delicious homemade cakes from our kitchen with a hot cup of coffee or a mulled wine.
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Jonathan commented: “I am so impressed with the support we get from our local community. Springhill Hospice was built by the people of Rochdale, and as a community charity, it is only with their support that we can keep going year in, year out. I look forward to meeting our supporters and volunteers over the coming months, as it is they, as well as our staff, who ensure Springhill Hospice is here for local families when they need the expert, loving care that we have become famous for. Our new Hospice at Home service means that we need that support more than ever, as we now also provide care for families in their own homes.”
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Christmas Fair (please note change of date) – At the Hospice. Free entry, over 40 stalls, attractions and music to entertain us all along the way. Men of Rochdale – this prestigious event held at Rochdale Town Hall includes a five-course dinner, guest speaker Martin Gold and the announcement of the Man of Rochdale 2012. Commences 1pm with a beer reception. Tickets are £36 and are available from the Fundraising Office at the Hospice on Broad Lane. Email: alison.mcguigan@springhillhospice.nhs.uk / phone: 01706-649920. Annual Carol & Lights of Love Service held at Rochdale Parish Church (St Chad’s) starts at 7pm. The Rt.Rev Mark Davies (Bishop of Middleton) will take the service. Everybody welcome. Father Christmas Fun Run – around Hollingworth Lake. Please see above for more details. Lights of Love services at Springhill Hospice at 3pm and 7pm. Free entry, including the switch on of the Hospice christmas tree.
Springhill Hospice will be holding its 7th Annual Father Christmas sponsored Fun Run around Hollingworth Lake on Sunday 9th December, sponsored by Rollers. The fun run is open to all ages – if you’re not into running then just turn up and walk, as long as you are dressed up as Santa! You can even bring the pram. Over 200 Santas took part last year and the numbers keep on growing. The event commences at 11am from Hollingworth Lake Visitor’s Centre and goes around the perimeter path of the lake. Once again, we have prizes for the best dressed Santa and also the first male and female to cross the finish line. Anybody wishing to register for the event should contact Kath at the Springhill Hospice Fundraising Office on 01706649920 or kath.meredith@springhillhospice.nhs.uk.
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