Isabel Hospice Care News Spring 2015 Newsletter

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Spring 2015

• Your Hospice, Our Future Plans• Firewalk• Lasting Memories• Peru trek raises £100,000+

• Memory Tree• Hospice Lottery celebrates

20 years• Volunteer Drivers

• Mandalay & Vietnam beckon!• I know the song I want at my

funeral• New name, same role - Isabel

Nurse Specialists

Come with us to Vietnam for a walking adventure in 2015.

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

See page 19.

spring draw ticket enclosed

Our AimsDid you know that 15% of our patients have a non-cancer diagnosis? Regardless of disease diagnosis we have the twin aims of helping people at end-of-life with specialist palliative care needs to:

Live well with a life-limiting illness by:

• Helping them earlier in their disease journey.

• Offering advice and, where appropriate introductions to other sources of help.

• Providing practical help e.g. Fatigue and Breathlessness clinics, diet advice and coping with the illness.

• Making our services more accessible, at times and places closer to home.

• Offering respite and support for carers.

Die well at a place of their choice by:

• Planning care well in advance.

• Offering patients safe options for their preferred place of care, which is often their home or other usual place of

residence.

• Ensuring family members receive pre and post bereavement support.

The future of the In-Patient Unit (IPU)Our future service plans have been heavily influenced and constrained by the changes at the QE2 hospital site and their impact on our In-Patient Unit which is situated behind the hospital in Howlands. We have security of tenure in the form of a lease with 31 years remaining but we are looking at ways to improve our IPU which has served us extremely well for nearly 25 years, because:

• It is becoming more difficult and expensive to maintain the quality of nursing care which we strive to offer.

• It is not so easy to nurse the more complex patients we often see now or to accommodate their family members.

The East and North Herts NHS Trust is negotiating the sale of the old QE2 and surrounding land; until the outcome of this process is clear we cannot decide how we can improve the IPU or add a local care centre, but come what may our presence on the site is secure.

Your Hospice – Our Future

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Isabel Hospice has had five Chairmen over it's 32 years of existence and Charles Lewis who has occupied that hot seat for the past 3 years, completed his term of office at the end of 2014. He was a trustee from 2002, and has played a significant part in the Hospice's development over that time, including spells as Chairman of the Trading Company. Over the past three years he has led the organisation through the uncertainty over the NHS's plans for the QEII site, and ensured that we have a clear and deliverable strategy which means we are well placed for the future. He has handed over the baton of Chairmanship to Rod Leggetter.

Rod, together with his wife Jan, is a longstanding supporter of the Hospice and resident of Welwyn. Now semi-retired, he has extensive experience in industry, in both executive and non-

For over 30 years, we have been caring for local people living with and dying from cancer and other life-limiting illnesses. We have been making a highly valued difference to the quality of their life and the lives of their family members and carers thanks to our wonderful staff, volunteers and supporters.

We are now at an important stage in our development, needing to respond to a variety of financial and service demand challenges. Over many months we have been developing a strategy to enable us to meet these challenges.

At the heart of the strategy, is the aim to bring care closer to our patients and other service users by integrating Isabel Hospice services and collaborating closely with other health and social care providers to deliver services in three care settings:

• At home or the patient’s usual place of residence.• At a fit-for-purpose local venue.• At a specialist In-Patient centre providing 24/7 care.

Care In The HomeOur 12 Isabel Nurse Specialists are linked to GP surgeries right across our service area. They work closely with other health and social care providers (see page 6 for more details of their role) and also co-ordinate the other Hospice services which address patient needs, including:

• Hospice at Home nursing• Doctor consultations• Therapies including physiotherapy• Benefits advice• Bereavement support

Uniquely in Hertfordshire, their role in the community is almost entirely funded by donations to Isabel Hospice (elsewhere in the county this role is fully NHS funded through NHS Hertfordshire Community Trust). For us, the ability to integrate home, day and in-patient services is fundamental to providing patient-centered care.

Local Care CentresIsabel Hospice is rooted in the community and our strength lies in being local. Our financial and volunteer support comes, in the main, from local people who can see first-hand the difference their contribution makes. Other than in Welwyn Garden City, we do not have any premises that:

• Are in the local centres of population (Bishops Stortford, Ware/Hertford, Cheshunt/Waltham Cross).

• Are close to GP surgeries.

• We own and can use when and how we want.

• Provide a visible Isabel Hospice presence to enhance our vital fundraising activity.

We shall therefore be looking for suitable premises for up to 3 Local Care Centres in the areas as shown on the map. However, we shall only develop this concept on a step by step basis starting with a pilot to assess demand and ensure real benefits occur. Close liaison with the NHS and Social Services and other providers will be key to this.

New Isabel Hospice Chairman is announcedexecutive positions and in working with Government agencies. He is also very involved in local community affairs, not least his golf club! We will publish a more detailed profile in our May issue of Care News but it is with pleasure that I can announce Rods appointment in this issue.

I would like to take the opportunity to say a huge thank you to Charles, not only for his service to the Hospice but also the personal support he has given me, and a warm welcome to Rod, as we embark on the next chapter in the development of Isabel Hospice.

Nigel Furlong - Chief ExecutiveNigel Furlong

Rod Leggetter

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As part of National Hospice Care week in October, we asked our patients and their families to tell us what they thought of our Hospice Care. One of the themes that came through strongly was that people shouldn’t be afraid of the word Hospice or what it means for them.

Lesley Ford, Lead Nurse for the Isabel Community nursing team explained

‘We are aware that if a hospital or a GP suggest involvement from the hospice this can be very frightening for patients

and as a result some decline involvement which is very sad.” With the agreement of the patient we work ‘as one’ in the community, ensuring the care is put in place alongside GPs

and Hertfordshire Community Trust services. We see and discharge patients once things are settled but hope to have

built the trust and confidence for them to make contact with us should their situation change.

I would urge you not to be afraid of us, let us do what we can to support you when it

would help you most.John Clifton from Digswell is a Hospice patient, and has Motor Neurone Disease. His wife Sue said “We always believed that the hospice was just a place where people with cancer went to die, like many people, we were rather scared about becoming involved.

We certainly did not realize that hospices offer so much and were very surprised when the Motor Neurones Disease coordinator at Addenbrookes Hospital suggested that they would write to Isabel Hospice to see if some alternative therapy could be arranged.

John and I were both very pleasantly surprised when we received a call inviting us both to visit the Hospice’s Day Service for reflexology and massage. This was our first introduction to the many and varied ways in which Isabel Hospice helps patients and families trying to come to terms with life limiting illness.

Our involvement with Isabel Hospice is an enormous help to us and our wider family, we value the comfort and support given to us not only during John's stay in the In Patient Unit but also from the home visits by the palliative care consultant, the Isabel Nurse Specialists, the family support team, the physio and of course the complementary therapies which are now carried out at our home.

Our thoughts about hospice care are now very different from those we had a year ago, knowing that John is in the care of the hospice team makes us both feel much more safe and secure, the kindness and dedication of everyone involved both staff and volunteers alike knows no bounds.

Our message to the public would be to support your local hospice any way you can

but most importantly, don't be afraid of hospice care, it is the most inspirational and

comforting care imaginable.”

We have launched a new online tribute page, called Lasting Memories. This is a place where you can create an online memorial to your loved one and record any money raised for the Hospice in their name.

Until now, the only way to do this has been through the JustGiving website which is much more limited in terms of creating online memories than our Lasting Memories page.

With Lasting Memories, you can post photographs, capture thoughts and family stories as well as publicising fundraising events that are being held in your loved ones memory. A lovely touch is that you can light “virtual candles” in memory of a loved one and invite other’s to do the same. Our Lasting Memories families tell us how nice it will be to see these lasting tributes grow and evolve over the years as they are revisited in months and years to come.

As the creator of the site, you become the Tribute Guardian and all postings by friends or family members are approved by you before they go ‘live’. You can share the page via social media too so family and friends across the world can take part in sharing memories.

You can also use Lasting Memories as one central point to register the funds raised in your loved one’s name. These can either be through direct donations to the site (which can also be gift aided if eligible) or by registering any fundraising already carried out. So for example, any money collected from a funeral and sent direct to the Hospice can be registered on the fundraising section of the site. As donations are made, people will be able to see the total rising.

A Lasting Memory page can be set up by going to www.isabelhospice.org.uk and going to our Gifts in Memory page. They are very easy to set up but if you should need any help then please call Mark Spruce, our In Memorium Relationship Manager on 01707 382539.

Don’t be afraid of the word ‘Hospice’ – let us help you

Sunday 26th JulyLeventhorpe School CM21 9BY

Would you like to create a Lasting Memory?

Your chance to win £1,000Please support us by buying a book or selling a book on to your friends and family. To get more tickets call Fundraising 01707 382500.

Supported by:

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Our Isabel Nurse Specialists, formerly known as Isabel Hospice Community Clinical Nurse Specialists are very often mistaken for Macmillan nurses, Marie Curie nurses or sometimes District Nurses. “And?....” you may think. “What’s in a name?” and of course, the nurse’s job title isn’t relevant at that moment, but it is very important that the patient and their family know where their care is coming from at a time when many medical professionals may suddenly become involved in their care . Clarity reduces confusion which may lead to anxiety.

By giving our community nurses the simple title of ‘Isabel Nurse Specialists’ it makes it clearer that we are about more than the word ‘Hospice’ which is often perceived as a building where one thing happens. Isabel Nurse Specialists are there to offer support to both our patients and their families, and a holistic assessment at home and to enable them to decide what help they want from us, when and where. We are there to offer choice in their care plan from our team of Specialist Palliative care skilled nurses that provide care and compassion

in eastern Hertfordshire . We work with local GP’s, District Nurses and other care providers. We are more than just a building. The Community services are like a network who connect with other parts of our service, including our Hospice at Home team, connect at meetings in GP surgeries and regularly by phone.

We try to alleviate as much anxiety as possible, whilst acknowledging how hard this can be. The key is to ensure our Clinical knowledge and skills can be used by those who could benefit. We offer symptom control and full assessment of needs in an advisory capacity, working with the other professionals in the home or even in our nurse led clinics. Lesley Ford, Lead Nurse for the Isabel Nurse Specialists explained “The word Hospice holds many different meanings for different people. Not always positive, often frightening. However, on meeting our Isabel Nurse Specialists we hope your fears will be dispelled.”

We have just unveiled a beautiful Memory Tree at our In-Patient Unit in Welwyn Garden City. The lovely handmade tree can be found looking out onto our garden and offers a unique and meaningful way to pay tribute to the memory of those whom you hold dear, to commemorate the life of someone special or to mark a special occasion.

The leaves are engraved with the name of your loved one and will remain on the tree for as long as you wish (minimum 12 months) . Every leaf engraved with the name of someone special will not only be creating a special personal tribute it will also be supporting our patients and their families who need hospice care.

You can choose to make a leaf dedication for one year for a suggested donation of £120 or choose to dedicate a leaf for as long as you wish for a suggested donation of £10 a month by direct debit (minimum of 12 months).*

If you would like to discuss this further with us, please call Mark Spruce on 01707 382500.

*If you dedicate a leaf for one year we will write to you asking if you would like to renew your leaf for another year, or if you would like it sent to you as a keepsake.

You the community help to keep our team through your donations, without which we could not continue to offer the service. We receive around 34% funding from the NHS here at Isabel Hospice which includes all services beyond the Hospice In-Patient Unit. We truly appreciate your support to continue with this service.

Hospice Community nurses change their name to Isabel Nurse Specialists

• Isabel Nurse Specialists are trained experienced nurses with specialist training in managing pain and other symptoms

• On average, each visit costs £126

• Last year they made 8,818 home visits to 1,044 patients at home

• 804 of these patients were new to the Hospice

• They are supported and work alongside our team

of Hospice Consultants and Doctors

• 15% of those patients had a non-cancer diagnosis They work in partnership with District Nurses and local GPs

• They cover a catchment area of 254 square miles including: Cheshunt, Cuffley, Buntingford, Bishop's Stortford, Hatfield, Hertford, Welwyn Garden City, Hatfield, Ware, Waltham Cross and Sawbridgeworth.

Isabel Nurse Specialist Facts & Figures

Memory Tree – dedicate a leaf to someone special

Sunday 31st MayBishop’s Stortford Rugby Club, Silver Leys, Hadham Road, Bishop’s Stortford, CM23 2QEEARLY BIRD OFFER! £12 per adult • £5 per child (under 14's) entries received before 9th March

Register from 10th March £18 per adult £5 per child (under 14s) On the day registration fee - £25 per adult £5 per child (under 14s)

All enquiries to Beth Hardy on 01707 382500 Sign up on-line at www.isabelhospice.org.uk

Sponsored Cycle Ride

25, 50 and 100km distances available

Our Isabel Nurse Specialist Team pictured with other clinical colleagues.

Happy Birthday Cheshunt ShopOur Cheshunt shop in Turners Hill recently celebrated their 25th birthday with an afternoon tea. All the volunteers were invited as well as past and present shop managers. Cheshunt was the first Isabel Hospice shop* and moved to bigger premises 10 years ago from its initial location in College Road.

It was a special day because two volunteers, Prudence Pearman and Doris Ridgewell, were there who have been with Isabel Hospice since the shop opened and they both received their 25 year long-service certificates. Prudence is the Hospice’s Trading Company’s longest serving volunteer and represented the trading company at the garden party when we received our Queen’s Award for Volunteering in 2009.

Cheshunt shop has a great group of volunteers managed by Rita George and Peggy Collins who, both started with us as volunteers.

*Isabel Hospice had shops in Welwyn Garden City before Cheshunt, but they were on short term leases, (more like pop up shops). Their success led to Cheshunt being opened as our first long lease shop.

Corporate Care News Charity Shops

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It’s great to be promoting such a fantastic charity!Coral Murphy started as our Corporate Relationship Manager in November. Since then, she has made great inroads to working with businesses large and small both to promote the work of the Hospice and working with them to support us.

“I came to Isabel Hospice from the East & North Herts Hospitals’ charity so I already have a background in patient and family care. Whilst there I was at first a Community Fundraiser, and then a Corporate Fundraiser working within a small team to raise around £1 million each year. This included working on a capital campaign to raise £250,000 for a new playroom on the children’s unit at Lister Hospital. A great project.

“I’m really excited and have applied my previous skills to Isabel Hospice, and being able to promote the positive experiences that so many patients and their families have at the Hospice within the local business community making it easy and worthwhile for them to support us. I’m a very hands on sort of person and prefer face to face to email, because behind every email address is a person!

With our organised events such as the Firewalk, our overseas treks, the golf days and our runs and cycle rides it’s so easy for companies to help us by putting teams in or sponsoring the event itself. We have very positive relationships with local newspapers and radio, and so an association with Isabel Hospice is always a positive thing for companies.

As well as corporate sponsorship and relationship building I will be focussing on Payroll Giving. This is a great way to support the Hospice and I would be interested in hearing from any companies who would like work with us in this way. It enables employees to give donations to the Hospice, straight from their gross salary, giving immediate tax relief on up to 50% of these donations.

As you can see there are lots of exciting opportunities ahead and I look forward to working with many of you and meeting you at our The 1st Thursday, and The 3rd Thursday networking meetings which I now host at Lussmanns in Hertford and the Water Lane Restaurant in Bishop’s Stortford.”

Coral Murphy – Isabel Hospice Corporate Relationship Manager

Hatfield Galleria Embraces VintageSet in the ultra-modern Hatfield galleria, the Isabel Hospice charity shop now has a corner of vintage glamour, which was launched on the night of the Hatfield University Student Lock-in Night. With the opening of this new desirable, chic and vintage section we feel we can now appeal to even more shoppers.

Shop Manager Emily Horwood said “The student lock-in was an ideal event for us to launch our vintage section set within the normal shelves and rails of modern items, and we took around £450 in just two hours. We had lots of students taking advantage of the 3 for 2 offer we had on the night and since then have seen more students coming into the shop looking for a bargain, and for clothing that no-one else around campus will have. The evening was fun, I had arranged for a dance group called The Savoy Hop to perform the lindy hop, Charleston and jive outside the shop which brought a great feel to the night as well as attracting more customers. We are always looking for more donations of vintage, retro or kitsch items for sale as well as any modern clothing and household items, so please consider donating as well as buying.”

'I’m going to Iceland, and I don’t mean the shop'Geoff Rawlings runs a large format digital print company in Welwyn Garden City, Best Digital. Since they moved to the town 4 years ago they have been generously supporting the Hospice by printing event banners, posters and pop ups free of charge. Geoff has now taken the giant step of signing up for our Iceland Trek in March. “I have not done anything sponsored since I did a sponsored spell at Skool when I was Severn. I do remember it being very simple I asked my Mum my Nan and the old lady next door (who was probably only 35 but everyone looks old when you’re 7) to sponsor me. This time is going to be harder and the stakes are higher. I used to be a 20 a day smoker and the biggest obstacle was the pub bar” said Geoff. “I had a son a year ago, and I knew I had to get fit so I could be there for him. It’s going to be a big challenge for me, as I like my luxuries and I’m not into camping or really walking! I do like the cold so that’s going to be fine, but the rest of it is going to be hard!

You can sponsor Geoff at www.justgiving.com/Geoff-Rawlings/

Sawbridgeworth Volunteers NeededWe are looking for volunteers to join the team in our Sawbridgeworth shop. Ideally placed next to the free car park just off Bell Street, the shop is one of our newest locations. Managers Ann and Jo are looking for someone who could spare a few hours a week to help them out. Its fun and you will be doing something really worthwhile. Interested? Call 01707 382500.

Hoddesdon Remembrance WindowOur shops always try to keep their window displays topical. The Hoddesdon shop’s Remembrance Sunday display did just that.

Best Digital provides print for retailers, designers and print managers. They produce work on wood, glass, paper and plastic including exhibition work and window graphics.

www.bestdigital.org.uk/ 01707 355700

6 Little Mundells, Welwyn Garden City AL7 1EW

T: 01707 382541 E: [email protected]

Charity Warnes,

Deputy Director of FundraisingWHY UPDATE YOUR WILL

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There are many important reasons why you should have an up-to-date Will.

It can:

• ensure that your estate goes to those people you wish to benefit

• put in place guardianship of your children• ensure that your estate is left in a tax efficient manner• make known your wishes about your funeral

arrangements

We always want our supporters to provide for their families first and foremost, but did you know that there is a way in which you can support Isabel Hospice whilst protecting their share? By leaving a percentage or portion of your estate to the Hospice, your loved ones are protected in the event of any significant changes to the value of your estate in the future, such as the cost of care home fees.

If, for example, your net estate is worth £300,000 (this being the average sale price of a terraced house in Hertfordshire in July 2014, according to www.home.co.uk), and you leave just 1% (£3,000) to Isabel Hospice, that means that your beneficiaries will still receive £297,000. Whilst it is unlikely that the £3,000 gift will impact on them significantly, this sum could pay for 43 sessions at our Day Services or 24 visits by our Isabel Nurse Specialists to patients in their own homes.

This type of gift left to us in your Will would help to ensure that our services are here for future generations. We are very grateful for every gift that is left to Isabel Hospice in this way.

If you wish to discuss leaving a Gift in your Will to Isabel Hospice, please call Charity Warnes on 01707 382544, or speak to your solicitor who should be able to advise you.

Isabel Hospice, Head Office, 61 Bridge Road East, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL7 1JR Tel: 01707 382500

www.isabelhospice.org.ukRegistered Charity No. 1046826

Make A Will Week9th-13th March 2015

Time to make or update your WillThe perfect opportunity to ensure that your wishes are recorded and to support Isabel HospiceLocal solicitors will prepare or amend your Will. Instead of charging a fee, they will invite you to make a donation to Isabel Hospice. Suggested minimum donations: basic Will £100, a pair of basic Mirror Wills £150. More complex Wills may incur a charge.To make an appointment, contact any participating solicitor quoting ‘Isabel Hospice Make a Will Week’. Book early as some solicitors are only able to offer a limited number of appointments.

Bishop’s StortfordBreeze & Wyles Solicitors Ltd11 Ducketts WharfSouth StreetBishop’s Stortford CM23 3ARTel: 01279 715 346

Lever & Co Solicitorsand Notary Public25B White Horse CourtNorth StreetBishop’s Stortford CM23 2LDTel: 01279 758 760or 07957 377 587

Nockolds Solicitors6 Market SquareBishop’s Stortford CM23 3UZTel: 01279 755 777

Pellys RJP Sworders CourtNorth Street Bishop’s Stortford CM23 2TN Tel: 01279 758 080

Tees Law95 London RoadBishop’s Stortford CM23 3GWTel: 01279 755 200

Watson Legal1 Ducketts WharfSouth StreetBishop’s Stortford CM23 3ARTel: 01279 466 910

Whiskers LLPThe Folly18 Hadham RoadBishop’s Stortford CM23 2QRTel: 01279 439 439

BroxbourneBraddon & Snow SolicitorsRiverside HouseStation RoadBroxbourne EN10 7ATTel: 01992 467 479

CuffleyAngela LeverLever & Co Solicitorsand Notary PublicTel: 01279 758 760or 07957 377 587

EnfieldBernard Pearce & Co626A Hertford RoadEnfield HighwayEnfield EN3 5TGTel: 020 8804 5271

Breeze & Wyles Solicitors LtdRiver House90 Church StreetEnfield EN2 6ARTel: 020 8366 6411

Curwens LLPCrossfield HouseGladbeck WayEnfield EN2 7HTTel: 020 8363 4444

Goffs OakGisby HarrisonGoffs Oak HouseGoffs LaneGoffs Oak EN7 5HG01707 878 300

Great DunmowPellys RJP1-3 High StreetGreat Dunmow CM6 1UUTel: 01371 871 600

HertfordBraddon & Snow Solicitors23A Fore StreetHertford SG14 1DJTel: 01992 536 503

Breeze & Wyles Solicitors LtdSecond FloorStag HouseOld London RoadHertford SG13 7LATel: 01992 558 411

Duffield Harrison27A Fore StreetHertford SG14 1DJTel: 01992 587 065

Garden House Solicitors23 London RoadHertford SG13 7LGTel: 01992 422 128

Longmores Solicitors LLP24 Castle StreetHertford SG14 1HPTel: 01992 300 333

HoddesdonBraddon & Snow SolicitorsMontagu House68 High StreetHoddesdon EN11 8HATel: 01992 464 552

Curwens LLP19 High StreetHoddesdon EN11 8SXTel: 01992 463 727

Duffield Harrison56 High StreetHoddesdon EN11 8EXTel: 01992 442 911

Potters BarStanley de Leon45 Darkes LanePotters Bar EN6 1BJTel: 01707 657 277

RoystonCurwens LLP17 High StreetRoyston SG8 9AATel: 01763 241 261

Welwyn Garden CityCrane & Staples Longcroft HouseFretherne RoadWelwyn Garden City AL8 6TUTel: 01707 329 333

Ewart Price1st Floor16-18 Church RoadWelwyn Garden City AL8 6PSTel: 01707 332 383

HRJ Foreman Laws10 ParkwayWelwyn Garden City AL8 6HGTel: 01707 887 700

R A Savage & CoGate HouseFretherne RoadWelwyn Garden City AL8 6NSTel: 01707 373 037

We wish to thank the following Trusts and Foundations for their generous support:D’Oyly Carte Charitable Trust - £3000 for our Hospice at Home Service

Co-operative Membership Community Fund - £2000 to cover the costs of our Therapy Team for a week

Awards for All - £10,000 for a Risk Management System for our In-Patient Unit

Ridgeons Community Fund, Bishop’s Stortford Town Council and East Herts Community Activities Grant - toward the costs of a Fatigue and Breathlessness Course in Thorley.

We are hugely grateful to the following Trusts and Foundations for their support in helping to cover the costs incurred at our In-Patient Unit following the changes at the QE II Hospital:Hospice Aid UK - £1,299 for an ECG machine

Sir Jules Thorn Charitable Trust - £1,420 for two suction machines

James Tudor Foundation - £15,000 to cover capital expenditure

Childwick Trust - £25,000 towards installation of a backup generator

Driving - Its’ not just about going from A to B!Feeling low and isolated is a common side effect of living with a life limiting illness as the rounds of hospital visits and appointments, scans and tests impinge on normal life. This is particularly the case for those living alone. Our Day Services enable patients to relax and talk together on a regular basis. We usually also offer complementary therapies, physiotherapy and counselling too. Equally it’s perfectly fine to come along and sit to read the paper with a cup of tea.

Isabel Hospice Volunteer drivers are fundamental in enabling attendance. For many patients. The journey itself is an opportunity for patients, carers and the bereaved to share what’s going on for them, the world or the weather if they wish. Every driver will tell you people go home happier and more positive than on the way in.

Ian’s StoryIan Boden has been a volunteer driver for 5 years. He got involved after the Hospice cared for his father-in-law and his mother-in-law and he saw a piece in Care News asking for drivers.

“ I had retired early and was getting under my wife’s feet, so when Pat showed me the Care News it seemed like a good thing to do. I undertook the Hospice’s volunteer training course and was pleasantly surprised about how good it was! I don’t know what I expected, but as they are a small local charity I didn’t expect it to be so comprehensive, and so focussed on looking after you as a volunteer as well as looking after the patient.

I feel so fortunate to have met the people I have whilst driving. I never ceased to be inspired by their attitude, their outlook on the life they have left and how grateful they are for our service. Of course, there are those patients that stay with you. One lady in particular really reminded me of my mum, and so it is hard when she died, but I know I’m doing something worthwhile.

It’s so much more than just a lift in a car. Most regulars want to tell you their story and you learn the importance of listening. I’m driving a gentleman at the moment who lives alone and isn’t mobile. He lives in the most beautiful countryside location but he is trapped within his house apart from the time that I pick him up, drive him once a week to our Day Service where he can have company, a chat and see our nurses. Isabel Hospice really is a lifeline for him. I give him a lift and it lifts my spirits to know how much I am helping. I can honestly say, I get much more out of volunteering as a driver than I feel I give and would recommend anyone does it. It puts life into perspective and it’s so rewarding. Looking on the lighter side, it’s got me out of lots of shopping trips and DIY! “I can’t possibly do shopping with you darling, the Hospice needs me to drive!”

Volunteering

Jacque Beattie age 51, has been living with cancer for a very long time. First diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997 aged just 34 she had two mastectomies and thought she was in the clear until she was driving her young sons back from a day out at Thorpe Park in 2000 and her vision became blurred. She went to her optician and after undergoing tests there they told her to go straight to the hospital where a tumour was found behind her eye.

“Although I underwent lots of radiotherapy the cancer spread to my bones, in my hip and my spine. I had 5 cycles of chemotherapy and over the years I have also tried a trial drug but it wasn’t for me. I had an operation to encase my spine in metal but a year to the day I was actually at the In-Patient Unit for some respite last July when my legs started to go. My spinal cord had compressed and within a few days I was unable to walk.

In all this time Isabel Hospice has been there for me. They remind you to think about yourself. The staff and volunteers are so positive. I have never met such people, they have an aura about them; from the lady that cleans your room, to the cook that makes such delicious food, and the nurses that visit me at home.

The loss of the use of my legs has really been the hardest thing for me. I am such an independent person and now we have had to move my bed downstairs and we are trying to plan how to adapt my bathroom access as I can’t get in there on my own in my wheelchair. Sometimes I think, is it worth it, as I’m not going to be around much longer. I try not to think about the future and live for the day, but with my two sons, one being severely autistic, I have to make plans. So, I have my funeral organised. I know who I want to speak at it, and I know the song I want. It inspires me and the words are very special.

Volunteers Needed If you would like to volunteer in any

capacity for the Hospice, call 01707 382500. I know the song I want at my funeral, it inspires me everyday

"You Raise Me Up"When I am down and, oh, my soul, so weary; When troubles come and my heart burdened be;

Then I am still and wait here in the silence, Until you come and sit awhile with me.You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;

You raise me up to walk on stormy seas; I am strong when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up to more than I can be.There is no life - no life without its hunger;

Each restless heart beats so imperfectly; But when you come and I am filled with wonder, Sometimes, I think I glimpse eternity.You raise me up, so I can stand on mountains;

You raise me up to walk on stormy seas; I am strong when I am on your shoulders; You raise me up to more than I can be.You raise me up to more than I can be.

Jacque being interviewed for BBC Three Counties radio about living with cancer

Bill Mitchell, Hospice trusee and volunteer driver

Ian Boden

In my 17 years at the Hospice I have seen many changes. Throughout our patients have been our focus as we’ve strived to improve our reach, effectiveness and efficiency. Our community support has grown in line with needs and our volunteers have continued to cherish and support us in ever increasing ways. Embracing community involvement is something we do well. The early volunteering pioneers gave way to a new generation and this group in turn is passing the mantle to the next. In recent months long standing volunteers Jill Ricketts and Swaraj Vir have both retired from our service. These two were group leaders for In-Patient Unit volunteers for a long time and many volunteers, will remember with great affection and amusement the Christmas parties they organised. My cabaret performance calling bingo with Swaraj is well remembered by many. Now it’s my time to go and I pass on the management of the patient care voluntary service to my deputy Linda Wood. It has been an enormous privilege to know so many wonderfully generous people and harness

energies in the service of patients and families within Isabel Hospice. My common thought has always been ’ I do nothing but juggle and arrange for so many to do so much’, with about 180 -200 active volunteer roles. My proudest moment must be the recognition of all Isabel Hospice Volunteers in gaining the Queens Award for Volunteering in 2009 and its reflection onto my team by association; but the actuality of delivering an effective, ongoing seamless support to clinician colleagues has been hugely important. I will miss everyone but the need and challenge is to refresh, renew and prepare for the future to ensure our community continues to be served well.

The time is right for change. Thank you - Jane Hollowday

Volunteering - Ringing in the changes

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Our Lottery is celebrating its 20th birthday this year. Celebration time!The importance of the income generated from the Lottery cannot be underestimated. It is a regular, and secure source of income which enables our charity to plan for future care.

Last year alone our Lottery contributed £245,000 towards patient care. Amazing!

To help us celebrate our 20th birthday year, we are asking you to send us a birthday present. The gift of your Lottery membership! To celebrate our 20th birthday why not sign up for 20 weeks for £20 as a special birthday gift. Did you know that just £29 could pay for an hour’s specialist nursing?

A membership is a fun way of helping to support Isabel Hospice and could win you £1,000 or one of our other 27 cash prizes.

How to sign up

1. Complete the form below.

2. Go to the Lottery page on our website – sign up online or download an application form and send it back to us

3. Go into any of our shops for a Lottery Application form

4. Give our Lottery Office a ring on 01707 382500.

Help us celebrate 20 years of the Isabel Hospice Lottery!

Isabel Hospice values your support and promises to respect your privacy. By providing your details we will be able to provide the requested services and maintain our records. Unless you tick the box below to opt out, we will, from time to time, contact you about future Hospice fundraising activities and appeals.

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We will not disclose or share your personal information for marketing purposes with any third party organisation. For more details about the way we use your information , please see our privacy policy on our website www.isabelhospice.org.uk.

You can join our Lottery by simply filling in the form on the back of this leaflet.

Isabel Hospice 20th Birthday Gift Application FormPlease use capitals and delete as appropriate.

Your Name Mr/Mrs/Miss/Ms

Address

Postcode Tel

Email Address Each chance costs £1

Cheque / P.OI wish to buy chance/s each week for 20 weeksand remit £ (made payable to Isabel Hospice Lottery)

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I would not like to receive information about Isabel Hospice. The Isabel Hospice Lottery will only use your information to maintain our membership database and will not share your details for marketing purposes with any external companies.

I confirm that that I am at least 16 years of age on completing this form.

Please return to Isabel Hospice Lottery Office, Head Office, 61 Bridge Road East, Welwyn Garden City, Herts AL7 1JRIf you have any queries please telephone 01707 382594

www.isabelhospice.org.uk Email : [email protected]

“I want other people to be able to receive the kind of care mum got at the end. If they

want to be in the Hospice there should be enough money for them to be able to access that service, and I hope our donation will go some way to helping someone else’s mum.”

Jenny Munns

“Our daughter Katie spent her last hours in the Hospice and we are grateful that the money raised will help other people to end

their days in the privacy and peace that Isabel Hospice gives.”

Marion Nicholls

Isabel Hospice cares for local people living with cancer and

other life-limiting illnesses

Our catchment area

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Visit www.isabelhospice.org.uk to sign up

or call 01707 382500

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The Challenge!

Volunteer of the Year We are delighted to announce that Renee Friend, long standing patient care volunteer and Chair of the Bishop’s Stortford and Hadhams Fundraising support group, has been given the Herts & Essex Newspaper Series, Volunteer of the Year Award. This award is well deserved, and we would like to thank Renee for her many years of dedicated service.Photo courtesy of Herts & Essex Observer newspaper




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Marion Nicholls



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Fun Facts:Our first Lottery draw took place in August 1995 with 2251 members taking part. We now have around 6,800 members.

Our first £1,000 winner was Mrs Campbell from Hatfield who was presented her cheque by 60s singer Marty Wilde.

Over 800 of our members have more than one weekly chance and 4 members have won our top prize of £1,000 more than once.




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Jenny Munns



Marion Nicholls



Our catchment area


Qualified Volunteer Counselling Supervisors for Bereavement Work are needed. Contact Andrea Tett, Bereavement Co-ordinator on 01707 382500 for more information.

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As part of our wide range of services, we care for patients and support their families at home. ‘Home’ can be defined as our patients usual place of residence, so not only their house or flat, but also in care homes or nursing homes. We have a dedicated Isabel Nurse Specialist who visits and supports the nursing and care staff in these homes. Our Community Team are able to refer you to other parts of our service, including our Family Support Team and our Therapy Team. We also have superb support from many hundreds of volunteers, who enable us to provide high quality support on a limited budget.

Sarah Gray from Watton at Stone said “The advice and support from Caroline, our Isabel Nurse Specialist while we were trying to manage mum’s symptoms at home was invaluable. Her and the Hospice Counsellor, Pola, helped me personally manage my own emotions and get things in perspective - knowing there is always someone in the team to speak to gives me the strength to deal with the difficult days and we have never felt alone when making the hardest decisions.

We were truly blessed to be able to celebrate mum's 89th birthday at her nursing home on 25th September and make precious memories that we will treasure forever, and I know I can now call on Helen, the Isabel Nurse Specialist dedicated to Nursing Homes, for advice and support regarding mum's care while she is at the home. I have started to volunteer at Head Office this month, as I don't think we can ever put enough thank you’s into words. It is such a valued service in our community, and you don't know just how much until you need it. “

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We have been able to identify what is important for patients and their families and which aspects of their experiences have been positive.

• 100% of patients felt their privacy and dignity were always respected in the hospice

• 100% of respondents felt they received sufficient support and at the time of day or night that they most needed it

• 100% of respondents felt that they were always treated with courtesy and respect

• 100% of patients stated that they found the fatigue and breathlessness course helpful

The distribution of surveys provided patients and families with a platform to voice their thanks.

• “What a wonderful place this is, the staff and care are always first class. I could not wish to be in a better place.”

• “I can only express my gratitude to Isabel hospice caring for my husband at such a terrible difficult time for me & my family. We will always be grateful”

• “The therapists are very professional, kind and supportive”

• “We will continue what he started years before we needed or knew we would need you, so his fund raising for you will go on with the family. Thanks for everything”.

The response from our patients is also important to provide us with an understanding of any areas of concern for patients and their families and where improvements can be made. Following patient and family feedback, some of the changes we have already made include:

• The bereavement information leaflet has been updated to include elements on grief and loss

• The number of activities provided by Family Support Groups has been reduced to allow for more discussion based therapies.

We continue to develop our services and the following projects are ongoing:

• The existing In-Patient information pack has been reviewed and a new information booklet for patients being admitted to the unit is being designed.

• A formal handover process between Palliative Care Support Workers and other community carers is being progressed to provide continuity of care

• A review as to how we can effectively capture the views of patients and their families in the community is currently being considered.

There have been so many people and businesses that help the Hospice throughout the year; we are grateful for each and every one. Here is a snapshot of some fundraising events that have taken place since the last

issue of Care News that we hope will inspire you. We would like to thank everyone who has helped us.’

Lisa Seccombe - Director of Fundraising & Public Relations

You made it happenListening to our patients

Isabel Hospice is committed to reviewing and improving the quality of care.

One of the ways in which we evaluate our service is through patient surveys. Asking patients and their families for feedback on their experiences provides us with an insight into what is working well and what needs improvement.

Gathering feedback allows us to listen and respond to your views, to ensure that we continue to provide the highest quality of care.

Should you wish to provide feedback, please contact Karolyn Hallam at [email protected].

Karolyn Hallam Quality, Compliance and Training Team

Thanks to Terry Swain and the TGMT band for the donation of £1,470 from the Christmas Jumper party night.

Thank you to Pexhurst for their continuing sponsorship of our Bells & Bows campaign.

Thank you the cast of "Stepping Out" by Much Hadham Drama Group and Director Barry Lee. Organised by the Special Events Committee, it raised £2,400 from a Gala Evening, attended by 105 guests. Wonderful evening.

Thanks to Cedar Park Lodge for the donation of £700 and to all the Masonic Lodges across eastern Herts who have been so supportive, including Alan Tyler who held an Open Garden resulting in £4,000 for Isabel Hospice.

East Herts Miniature Railway have donated £3,000 from the 2014 train ticket sales at Van Hage.

Over many years the Woodhall Tea Dance organisers have supported the Hospice, and in 2014 their donation total reached an amazing £10,000!

Thank you to Jan Leggetter and her team who held Tea at Brocket Hall and the Annual Ladies Golf Day, donating a wonderful profit of just over £3,000.

Thanks to Lloyds bank in Hertford for their fundraising.

Our Lights of Love ceremonies raised £29,000 this year. Thank you to all who attended, made a dedication and supported us with their organisation.

Thank you to Sue Sexton and Headlines Hair in Bengeo for their work at our In-Patient Unit and continuing support.

Thank you to Alan Searing and the Stanboroughs Conservative Club in Hoddesdon, for the donation of £1,420 from their Presidents Evening made to Ellen Bartlett, Chairman of the Hospice’s Broxbourne and Hoddesdon Fundraising Support Group.

A tremendous performance of the Messiah by Ware Choral was enjoyed by a full house at the Drill Hall, £13,500 donated. Thank you one and all.

A huge thank you to all our Fundraising groups in Bishop Stortford, North Mymms, Ware, Broxbourne and Welwyn Garden City for the tremendous effort raising such magnificent funds.

Thanks to Glyn, Martin, Richard Lane’s family and friends who organised a Golf Day and a Summer Ball, the money just keeps rolling in. Thank you everyone!

Lynmore singers collected whilst performing Carols at Broxbourne train station £430

Thanks to the children of Roseland School in Hoddesdon and head teacher Jane Carson for singing at the Howard Centre raising nearly £375.

The Free Church in Welwyn Garden City donated £789 from their Christmas Fair. Thanks also to everyone who held Christmassy inspired events and donated their proceeds to the Hospice, we are very grateful.

Thank you to the Claydon Centre for all their support for our fundraising and clinical services

Thank you to Ruby, Abbie, Millie and Bethanee for the donation of £215 following their bake sale at St John The Baptist, Great Amwell

Sarah Hunt raised £900 from her latest aerobathon. Thank you Sarah!

Leach Homes have now raised in excess of £100,000 for the Hospice. We are very grateful for their support.

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When someone is diagnosed with a terminal illness, after the initial shock of receiving that news, a worry that can soon surface can often be finances. It could be that they are no longer able to work, or that they are having to take unpaid leave for hospital appointments if they continue to work.

With our Welfare Benefits Advisor we are able to help ease that burden by supplying advice and guidance on the complexities of the benefits system, and so helping the patients and their families.

We work in partnership with East Herts Citizens Advice Service, providing a benefits and generalist advice service to Isabel Hospice patients and their families to ensure that at such a difficult time they receive all the benefits and services they are entitled to.

Stephen Cambery is the Welfare Benefits Adviser who works for the East Herts Citizens Advice Service which supplies help and advice to Isabel Hospice patients. He explained,

“People often have money worries but don’t like to ask for help. They feel embarrassed about the whole idea of claiming benefits although they may have been paying their National Insurance for many years and are

perfectly entitled to help at what is a terribly difficult time for them.

Recently a patient was referred to me. He was terminally ill and was told he didn’t qualify for EmpIoyment and Support Allowance (ESA) as he didn’t have the correct national insurance contributions record. I investigated this and after numerous phone calls, was able to establish he had a short gap in his contributions. The patient was able to make a small payment to cover this and started to receive ESA plus backdated benefit for six months. This reduced financial pressure and stress on him and his family at a difficult time.

In another case, I was helping a 58 year old patient to claim a new benefit called Personal Independence Payment (PIP). He had previously tried to make a claim himself and his form had got stuck in a backlog. Unfortunately he died within two weeks of my visit and before the latest claim was processed.

Since then I have been helping his widow Fidelma to receive the backdated benefits Jim should have received as his original claim for PIP started back in 2013. He had also been receiving a lower rate of ESA for six months than he was entitled to. When the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP) were told of his death through the ‘tell us once’ system they closed both claims.

I managed to get a review on both benefits and Fidelma received over £5,500 of

backdated benefit which Jim should have received when he was alive.”

Fidelma said “Jim applied for PIPs 6 months before he died and even though he was constantly following it up he got nowhere. Only for Stephen I would not have known what to do. I was not aware that it could still be claimed. Jim worried about money and about me, and I know that he would be very grateful to Stephen as I am for helping me at this very difficult time. As far as I know Jim was not even aware that he was receiving a lower rate of ESA. Again thanks to Stephen and Isabel Hospice this was sorted. Stephen also helped me with other practical matters that needed to be sorted and he was always at the end of the phone with advice for me. It is very comforting to know that I can avail of the ongoing support from Isabel Hospice”

Stephen added “We are able to see patients and their families at the CAB offices in Hertford but I can also visit patients at home, and am available at the Hospices Day Service one a week. There are also two CAB generalist advisers Steven Keeling and Nigel Rhodes working on the project and their valuable support work should be recognised. I’d encourage anyone to come and see me if they have a money worry. Just a quick word with me could be the reassurance you need, and if not, we can book for a longer visit where I can do an assessment for you. I often hear the words “I’m not a scrounger” or “I’ve never had a hand out in my life.” I’m here to help you get what you are entitled too and ease the financial burden you are carrying. Call 01707 382500 and ask for me, Stephen Cambery the Welfare Benefits Adviser.

Isabel Hospice Benefits Adviser helps ease the burden

Stephen can assess what benefits the patient is

entitled to.

CAB volunteer Nigel with Hospice Welfare Benefits Adviser Stephen.

Peru Trekkers raise over £100,000A massive thank you to the 18 Trekkers who went to Peru in November and completed a wonderful school community project and an arduous climb to Machu Picchu. The trekkers were Alison Cragg, Carol Crossthwaite, Carole Pomfret, Charity Warnes, Debra Woodberry, Gen Gallagher,Heather Marney, Jemma Collison, Laura Blight, Linda Brown, Marion Gray, Nigel Adams, Pauline Birch, Sarah Pohlinger, Sharon Hicks, Shirley Storey, Susan Andrews and Suzanne Sexton.

Good Luck to our Iceland Trekkers who will set off next month. We will be posting a blog on our website, so you can follow all their adventures at www.isabelhospice.org.uk Stop Press!

Come to Vietnam with usIf you would like to join us, or find out more about this exciting trek to the beautiful country of Vietnam, call Jordan on 01707 382500 or email [email protected].

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Your Regular Gift means so muchIn this issue of Care News you will have seen how our services help so many local people. We are only part-funded by the NHS so regular donations, large and small are vital contributions to our running costs. Just £3 per month could make a real difference. Thank you in advance.

Forthcoming EventsFebruary Play Your Cards Right postal quiz. Copies can be found in all our shops or downloaded from our website. £1 entry fee. Closing date 28th February.10th February Coffee Morning 10.30am – noon at Markwell Pavilion, Bishop’s Stortford. All welcome.14th February Elvis Presley Night with Paul Lillie at Leventhorpe School, Sawbridgewroth. Organised in aid of the Hospice by EHDC Chairman, Roger Beeching. For ticket information call 01279 722496. Tickets £18pp.28th February Bishop's Stortford Mayor's 6.30pm for 7pm Civic Dinner and Theatrical Entertainment evening. Hosted by Cllr Diane Hollebon. Rhodes Arts Centre, 1 Rhodes Avenue, CM23 3JG. Further info and tickets, contact [email protected]

ISABEL HOSPICE CONTACT DETAILS

ISABEL HOSPICE - HEAD OFFICE, FUNDRAISING & TRADING LTD 61 Bridge Road East, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. AL7 1JR Tel: 01707 382500 Fax: 01707 382598

IN-PATIENT UNIT Howlands, Welwyn Garden City, Herts. AL7 4HQ Tel: 01707 382500

DAY SERVICES Day Service facilities at Thorley & Welwyn Garden City Tel: 01707 382500

CHARITY SHOPS Bishop’s Stortford – 6 Bridge Street, CM23 2JY. Tel: 01279 659551 Buntingford – 34a High Street, SG9 9AQ. Tel: 01763 274904 Cheshunt - 92 Turners Hill, EN8 8LQ Tel: 01992 630545 Cuffley – 3 Station Road, EN6 4HU. Tel: 01707 873346 Hoddesdon – 124a High Street, EN11 8HD. Tel: 01992 467539 galleria Hatfield – 94 The Galleria, Comet Way, AL10 0YB Tel: 01707 272870 Hatfield £1 Shop – 34 Town Centre, AL10 0LD. Tel: 01707 709765 Hatfield – 72 Town Centre, AL10 0JW. Tel: 01707 258602 Hertford – 37 Railway Street, SG14 1BA. Tel: 01992 504401 Sawbridgeworth – 1 Foreland's Place, CM21 9QD (off Bell Street) Tel: 01279 897027 Welwyn Garden City – 29 Stonehills, AL8 6NA. Tel: 01707 334638 Welwyn Garden City – 41 Fretherne Road, AL8 6NS. Tel: 01707 707285 Waltham Cross £1 Shop – 125 High Street, EN8 7AN. Tel: 01992 623291 Ware – 44 High Street, SG12 9BY. Tel: 01920 463959

WAYS TO HELP• By making a donation or regular donations

to Isabel Hospice (if appropriate a Gift Aid Donation. This enables us to benefit by an extra 25% at no extra cost to you).

• By making a gift in your Will to ensure our service will be here for future generations.

• By volunteering a few hours of your time each week or a few times a year. We can utilise your skills, whatever they are.

• By joining the Hospice Lottery.• By donating goods to our shops.

Please call Lisa Seccombe for a chat if you would like to become involved in any way, on 01707 382500Website: www.isabelhospice.org.uk

Registered Charity No. 1046826All photos and patient stories in Care News are

used with patient/family permission granted.

March7th March Mayors Civic Dinner Mayflower Place, Hertingfordbury, SG14 2LG. Contact Nikki on 01992 552885 for tickets. £40pp.10th March Coffee Morning 10.30am – noon at Markwell Pavilion, Bishop’s Stortford. 14th March Firewalk 6.30pm (see page 14)27th March Golf Day in aid of Isabel Hospice Brickendon Grange. Tel Cheryl 01707 382500 for more details.28th March Jumble Sale, 2.00pm Thundridge Village Hall, SG12 0SS. 20p entry.

April14th April Coffee Morning 10.30am – noon at Markwell Pavilion, Bishop’s Stortford. All welcome.Wednesday 22nd/Saturday25th/Sunday 26th April Teas in Gardens 2pm -5pm each day - NGS Open Garden at Mill House, Fulling Mill Lane Welwyn AL69NP. £4 entrance, children free. Homemade cream tea and cakes in support of Isabel Hospice27th April The Lynmore Singers Concert. St Clements Church, Turnford, EN8 0LU. Email [email protected] for details.28th April Haileybury College Gala Charity Concert (formerly called The Jazz Night) £25pp. Tickets from www.isabelhospice.org.uk or call 01707 382500.

MayMay 12th May Coffee Morning 10.30am – noon at Markwell Pavilion, Bishop’s Stortford. 16th May Jumble Sale, 2.00pm Thundridge Village Hall, SG12 0SS. 20p entry. 21st May Isabel Hospice Charity Golf Day - more details from Coral Murphy on 01707 382500.31st May On Your Bike – see page 7.

June9th June Coffee Morning 10.30am – noon at Markwell Pavilion, Bishop’s Stortford. 20th June Garden of Memories - Van Hage 3pm (please see leaflet enclosed). For more details ring 01707 382500

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