Hospice in the Weald

It was a pleasure to welcome another MP to Hospice in the Weald yesterday; Tonbridge’s Tom Tugendhat met with Nick Farthing, our Chief Executive and Paul Madden, our Director of Care Services, as he toured the Pembury site. 🏡 🟢 Tom explored the offerings available at the Hospice, speaking with Steph Hall, our Head of Living Well, and Sarah Wells, our Ward Team Leader. The visit also included conversations about funding, the recent budget, and plenty more. We thank Tom for his time and appreciate his support as the Hospice continues to offer free care to adults and children in our community facing a terminal illness. 🤝

📢 We're excited to announce that Christmas Tree Recycling returns for 2025! 🎄 Save yourself the hassle of disposing of your tree on your own and start the year right by supporting Hospice in the Weald and choosing sustainability. 🌏 ♻️ Our friendly volunteers will be collecting trees on the 12th, 13th and 14th of January to be recycled in local chipping yards. Register your tree here 👉: https://lnkd.in/eVZpfvJq

This week’s #ThankYouThursday goes to Nigel Bragg and Declan's Dragons for winning the silver medal at this year’s Tonbridge Lions Dragon Boat Race! 🐉🥈 They finished just a fraction of a second from gold and raised an incredible £2,110 in memory of their dear friend and crewmate, Declan Martin who they lost five years ago. What a fantastic achievement, well done everyone! 👏

At Hospice in the Weald, we believe that good planning helps ensure things go the way you want them to... 🟢 👉 That's why we put together three top tips to help patients and their families get started on advance care planning, making the process easier and ensuring their wishes are respected. Find more information here ⬇️: https://lnkd.in/e7W97rm8

Transport yourself to a snowy walk on castle grounds with our 'Tonbridge Castle in winter' Christmas card! 🏰 ❄️ Our beautifully designed location cards showcase the best of Kent and are ideal to send to loved ones this festive season, whether they are local or live further afield. Make a direct difference to patients and their loved ones at the Hospice by buying your cards today. Discover the range here 👉: https://lnkd.in/evr5C3c9

Get into the holiday spirit with our wreath-making workshops, where you'll craft your very own Christmas wreath! 🍃 🎄Whether you're a seasoned crafter or a complete beginner, our experienced instructors will provide all the materials and guide you every step of the way so you can welcome the season with a beautiful handmade wreath. The workshops will take place at our Christmas Market as well as evenings throughout November and December at the Hospice in Pembury. 📍 👉 Book your spot today: https://lnkd.in/eTNTCskA

Enjoy delightful performances at Carols at Christmas on 17th December! Set in the candlelit Chapel of St. Augustine, the evening will feature a wonderful line up of talent, including ⬇️: 🎵 Mark Levin, a professional harpist whose live credits feature Glastonbury Festival and playing for King Charles at the Epsom Derby 2024. 🎤 Tonbridge Community Singers, who have been singing songs, from pop to classical music, together for over 20 years. 🎻 Rachel Reiley, an accomplished violinist, oboist and accompanist who studied music at Leeds University and is now Head of Music at the Judd School. 🎼 The Orpheus Male Voice Choir, whose 86-year existence has entertained audiences with a beautiful selection of songs sung with rich four-part harmonies. Don't miss out, book your tickets here 👉: https://lnkd.in/eibMbzHq

Thinking about leaving a gift in your Will to charity? Gifts in Wills help us provide care for 1 in every 5 patients, meaning they don't have to face a terminal illness alone. 🤝 Request a free brochure today to help make a difference in lives now and for years to come...⬇️ 💻 Find more information here: https://lnkd.in/eEECJbg2

Yesterday, MP for Tunbridge Wells Mike Martin visited Hospice in the Weald to meet with our Chief Executive, Nick Farthing and Jan Thirkettle, Director of Clinical Excellence. 🟢 🏡 Mike toured the Hospice and explored our Living Well Centre with Steph Hall, Head of Living Well, and our Pembury Ward with Kerry Norman, Head of In-Patient Care. The team introduced him to families accessing our support, and Mike spoke with us about the current funding crisis, along with the impact of the recent budget and increased National Insurance. It was a pleasure to welcome Mike to the Hospice for the first time since his election. We look forward to working with him as we continue to provide free care to adults and children facing a terminal illness. 🤝

A big #ThankYouThursday to Jack Coombs who ran the Reykjavik Marathon in August, in memory of his mum, Jackie Oliver. He absolutely smashed his fundraising target, raising £2,870 for the Hospice. Thank you and well done Jack! 🎽🏃♂ 🗨️ "At the end of last summer, I sadly lost my mum to breast cancer. Whilst it was and has been a tough year for everyone in my family, Hospice in the Weald provided invaluable support which we will forever be grateful for," said Jack. "They also took care of my girlfriend’s grandad in his final days and provided a sense of community in what can feel like a lonely time. A year later, I decided to challenge myself to the Reykjavik marathon in the hope of raising some money for them!"