Winter 2014 Newsletter

Contents

Winter 2014 Newsletter2 A message from the Chief Executive 3 News

4 Meet the Chairman

5 Retail

6 & 7 Fundraising

8 & 9 Hospice Life

12 Forthcoming Events

Lewis-Manning Hospice

Tel: 01202 708470Fax: 01202 701890email: enquiries@lewis-manning.co.uk www.lewis-manning.co.uk

1 Crichel Mount RoadLilliput, PooleDorset, BH14 8LT

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Registered Charity Number: 1120193

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A message from the

Chief Executive

• Day Hospice (advice and support for patients and their carers, pain and symptom management, physiotherapy, rehabilitation, creative arts and aromatherapy)

• Lymphoedema clinic

• Breathlessness clinic• Bereavement service

for patients’ carers• Education service• Bedded palliative

care unit (phased opening in 2014)

The new Lewis-Manning Hospice:

Cover photo: Day Hospice getting into the festive spirit.

Elizabeth

We have had the most amazing summer, long hot days and many opportunities to enjoy the view of Brownsea Island, Poole Bay, and the gardens here at 1 Crichel Mount Road and it’s now time for me to wish you a very Happy Christmas and a healthy New Year (where did this year go?).

It has been wonderful to welcome new recruits who are helping us as we open fully and move towards 24/7 care. Each member of the team has been “hand picked” as, along with the highest standards of clinical care, we also look for people who can truly work alongside patients and carers.

Having been at Lewis-Manning a while now – 16 years this October (I was a child when I started) – I am constantly reminded of how much everyone gives of themselves to ensure that patients receive fully rounded care. Qualifications alone are not enough; there needs to be a real engagement and connection with every interaction which means that the team is required to put their own concerns or worries to one side to allow them to “be there” for patients. That is why a fully functioning, committed and engaged team is so important, they support each other through the highs and lows. Each one of them needs to be thanked, every day.

So what’s the news?

During the summer and autumn we developed the longer days for day hospice patients – they have the use of a bedroom (with their own en-suite) for rest and somewhere to be reflective whilst still gaining from everything on offer in day hospice when they feel like it.

We are now also running stays for patients who need a longer break, possibly during intensive treatments when they can get very tired. The bedrooms all have private patio areas and all open onto the gardens with those wonderful views.

These are significant developments and come about because we actively listen to patients and their needs and can work quickly to address those needs.

But the most important thing is how the patients and carers have found these new services:

“It’s like heaven”

“Your service and treatment were exceptional”

“Can’t see how it could improve as everything was excellent”

And the carers said:

“Freedom”

“Time without pressure and responsibility”

We have achieved so much – we now have the goal of developing end of life care using the bedrooms and all that we have done and are doing means we are a step nearer, with your help and support.

Elizabeth Purcell, Chief Executive

You can follow Elizabeth on Facebook www.facebook.com/ElizabethPurcellLMH

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Our Ladies Luncheon which took place during October at Les Bouviers in Wimborne raised £5,000.

Hosted by our Patron Debra Stephenson, the lunch also featured Krishan Ramyead, Doctor of Chiropractic and founder of Thrive Bournemouth as Guest Speaker. Former patient and hospice supporter Anne Bartlett also spoke to the 70 guests,

sharing her experiences of cancer and the positive impact of Lewis-Manning on her well-being.

Debra, who entertained the women with a selection of her infamous impressions, said, “The ladies lunch is an unforgettable occasion. I felt privileged to be among such inspirational and warm-hearted people, entertaining and enlightening. It has become a very special occasion for the diary.”

As well as a four course lunch, the afternoon included a raffle, auction and balloon pop, with a pair of Jimmy Choo shoes, tickets for West End shows, hotel accommodation and the use of a Mazda MX5 for a weekend amongst the items on offer. There

was also a flash mob-style rendition of The Cup Song, led by Ali Sharp, who recently ran our Music Therapy sessions.

News

Celebration of women and life

Visit from America Elizabeth welcomed Dr Grady Bray and his wife from America to the hospice recently, along with Steve Nimmo from Chester Pearce. Dr Bray was the key note speaker last year at our annual conference and he has kindly agreed to lead us in our conference, awards dinner and workshop planned for 2015. Grady brings with him a wealth of experience which includes his work as a psychologist, his interest in supporting those that work in palliative care, and his real support of this hospice.

(L-R) Steve Nimmo, Mrs Bray, Dr Grady Bray and Elizabeth Purcell

Bear necessities for Sainsbury’sShoppers at Sainsbury’s Poole got a surprise recently when our cuddly mascot Lewis Bear unveiled a life-size cardboard cut-out of himself in-store to help promote the hospice to customers.

Sainsbury’s Poole picked Lewis-Manning as its Charity Partner for 2014 / 2015 earlier this year and has already set up a number of fundraising initiatives (see page 6), as well as a trolley at the end of the tills for anyone who would like to donate items from our Wish List.

Healing gardenWe are in early discussions with a designer to transform our garden. Although plans are very much at a very early stage, there have been already been some very creative ideas and proposals put forward - we will keep you updated you in the New Year.

Left: Debra Stephenson, Patron

Above: Krishan Ramyead, Elizabeth Purcell and Fiona Castle MBE, Patron

Below: One of the lunch tables

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Meet the Chairman

How did you get involved with Lewis-Manning?

I joined the board as Treasurer in 2004, the latest in a line of senior executives from the Hamworthy Group to have become involved with the hospice. Another of our current board members, Geoff Richardson, was also a finance director at Hamworthy and previously held the positions of treasurer and chairman of the trust.

The objectives and service approach of a charity was a welcome contrast to the singular commercial targets of the private sector. I hope that my experience in both worlds was useful to the other.

How does being the Chair differ from anything else you’ve ever done?

The chair of any board brings additional responsibilities to those of the remaining board members. Whilst Lewis-Manning’s trustees contribute on a broad front with their varied skill sets, the role of chairman has some specific defined responsibilities. It affords me the chance to work much closer with the chief executive and her team and that itself is very rewarding.

By contrast to my career experiences, the chair of a hospice is incredibly varied, requiring attention into subjects I have never been involved with previously. That demands a fast track learning curve.

What do you regard as the most important part of your role?

The key role of a charity chairman is to ensure the organisation has a clear strategy and that the strategy reflects its stated charitable objectives. As non-executives, the board and I hold the executive team to account for their actions in pursuit of those objectives.

Proper governance gives our donors and supporters confidence that we will utilise the charity’s assets in the correct manner.

Of great importance is the relationship between chairman and chief executive and I am fortunate to have Elizabeth Purcell alongside me. She shares the board’s visions for Lewis Manning and a sense of determination to achieve them.

What has been your greatest achievement at the hospice?

If ever there was an organisation whose achievements are the result of the collective efforts of a wide team, it is Lewis-Manning. In the last two years we have experienced great change. We have completed and occupied our new building, strengthened our finances, extended our services and in recent months have welcomed our first patients into the new bedded unit. That has all been possible because of the perseverance, tenacity and quality of every person involved at Lewis-Manning and I am privileged to have chaired the organisation through that period.

Tell us about your future plans and vision for Lewis-Manning?

I rather hope my vision is the one shared by everyone involved in Lewis-Manning. We strive to promote and address the needs of those living with a life-limiting illness, to deliver the highest quality clinical and social support services for patients, families and carers.

Our services are free at the point of delivery and are informed by needs analysis.

That vision will involve us developing services of a varied nature from early diagnosis to end of life care. We are ambitious enough to have a full agenda. Our immediate plans are for the increasing use of our bedded unit for overnight patients until we have a full suite of bedrooms in use 24/7. Alongside that we have the carers groups, educational programmes, support for head and neck cancer patients as well as continued improvement in day care and our clinics.

I am sure Marjorie L e w i s - M a n n i n g would be pleased with the current work and aspirations of the hospice.

Happy Birthday Paul!

Paul Crompton, the current Chairman of the Board at Lewis-Manning talks about his involvement and future plans for the hospice.

Paul greeting HRH The Countess of Wessex earlier this year

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Retail

Shops show is bang on trendThe recent Fashion Show held at Magna Mazda in Canford Cliffs showcased how the designer trends can be replicated using our own shop clothing, whilst also helping to raise over £1,500.

The evening was hosted by local House of Colour Consultant Vicki Gray, and featured an array of acts throughout the evening, including dance performances and a youth musical choir, plus a performance from star guest Richard Knight, who brought the house down with a rousing finale medley of well-known opera, classical and pop songs.

Bournemouth University student Amy Poduval, who attended the event said, “I had a fantastic night at the fashion show. There was so much going on, and it was all for such a great cause. I’m looking forward to any future Lewis-Manning events!”

The concept of the show was to demonstrate how to match current fashion trends with recycled clothes at affordable prices, including second hand designer items. All the models, which included staff and volunteers from the shops themselves, took to the catwalk in outfits sourced solely from Lewis-Manning’s eight

charity shops. With support from local salons MWAH and Dune, and freelance make-up artists, the models were all equipped with a head to toe runway-ready look.

Louise Croft, our shop consultant, said “The atmosphere throughout the hospice is one of joy and making the most of life, so that’s something we continue right through the charity shops. Fashion should be fun, attainable, and creative, so we wanted this evening to reflect that. Everyone should feel amazing about what they wear and treat every pavement like a catwalk!”

Louise said, “It’s amazing how many stylish bargains you can find in our charity shops, so the concept of the event was to show people how easy it can be to look a million dollars without breaking the bank. Lots of people said they’d be more likely to buy in charity shops afterwards and the models also said how much they enjoyed it.”

Fashion Show in Society magazine

Ricky Pascoe, a 27 year old volunteer, talks about his experience of working in the Ashley Cross shop.

Tell us about your involvement with the Lewis-Manning shop

I have been with Lewis-Manning now for quite a few years and got involved by making an enquiry about volunteering and then simply filling in an application form. I started by working in the Poole High Street shop before moving to Ashley Cross.

What was your motivation to volunteer?

A number of reasons really. I was keen to get involved with a charity and also, because I live on my own, I wanted to get out, do something worthwhile and get to meet new people. We get lots of regular customers as well as people from outside of Dorset who are visiting.

What do you do in the shop?

I come in three days a week and

do lots of different things. I help

sort out donations and stock, serve

customers and work the tills and

often go to the warehouse to assist.

My favourite job is working on the

till and chatting to customers.

Has working in the shop helped

you on a personal level?

Yes, definitely. It has helped make me more confident and I

am always very happy when I’m in the shop. It feels good to be

helping a charity.

Meet the volunteers

Models in line-up

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Fundraising

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£134.52 raised by Keith Sanders from his Garden Party.

£200 was raised by Wendy Sharp, who sold yoga bags for us.

£575 was raised in sponsorship donations from Purbeck Marathon Runners

£212 was raised by Mrs R Walker, who hosted a Tea Party.

£183 was raised by Mrs S Crouch, who hosted a Tea Party after her Aqua Club.

£500 was raised by Jade (Beauty Rediscovered) at her Ladies Night.

£150 was raised by Mrs C Roberts and Mrs Parsons during a car boot sale at Farmer Palmers.

£221.30 was raised at Penny Wilton’s Art & Craft exhibition at the Haven Hotel in Sandbanks.

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Maria Tidy, Fundraising Manager

Sally Goodenough, Corporate and Legacies Fundraiser

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1. The girls from Sainsbury’s Poole, our Charity Partner, who raised over £500 at a recent Bingo Night at the Grasshopper pub in Poole.

2. Sainsbury’s Poole hosted our recent Community Champions meeting at the store.

3. Sainsbury’s Poole, raising money again - this time an in-store staff pool competition.

4. Bethan Roberts ran her first ever competitive 10K run at the Bournemouth Marathon Festival as part of her fundraising effort.

5. Our physiotherapist Bethan Roberts raised £1,913 to buy vital equipment for our gym with the generous help of Dick, her Dad, who is also a hospice patient.

6. Our Fundraising Manager Maria completed her Walk A Mile In Someone Else’s Shoes challenge and raised £250 for the hospice.

7. Sponsors Jobshop helped raise a record breaking £3,284 at this year’s Back To School Quiz.

8. A group from Canford School sang to the patients in Day Hospice.

9. Aoife Marchant (aged 7) and sisters Verity and Eleanor Warner (aged 7 and 11) raised £429.50 from hosting a cake sale outside their house.

10. Alix and Kevin from HSBC, who have chosen us as its Charity of the Year, with a cheque for £1,336 raised through various events.

11. Georgina Brooks and Babs Plumbridge with a cheque for £1,500 raised at a special World War II themed Gala Dinner hosted by Poole Rotary at the Miramar Hotel Bournemouth.

12. Jean Tulloch (left) from the ‘Mazda MX-5 Owners Club’ presenting a cheque for £600.

13. John Ainsworth from Ferndown Golf Club presented a cheque for £3,440 raised at the Captain’s Charity Golf Day.

14. Moordown Bowling Club raised £1042.20 over the past few months through various club activities.

15. Margaret Hasted and her team of local artists helped raise £864.50 for the hospice at the Wimborne Art Exhibition.

16. Debbie from Martin & Company Chartered Accountants presented a cheque for £495 from their GoKarting event.

17. Volunteer Valerie Roberts (left) and her husband Aubrey helped raise £580 at a Cream Tea event held at Parkstone Yacht Club, which will be match funded by Barclays.

18. Staff at the BP garage in Wallisdown raised £274 at their charity launch day when all the staff wore onesies to work.

19. The Dorset Centre of the Velocette Owners Club delivered gifts for Day Hospice with money raised at their recent Bob Foster Run event.

20. Leigh Ashbee of Progressive Property Network Bournemouth presented a cheque for £350 raised at a Quiz Night.

21. Megan Clark, a student who volunteered at the hospice during the summer, raised £335 running the Cardiff Half Marathon.

22. The Store & Secure Self Storage girls helped our retail team raise over £200.

23. As the Chairman’s charity, Purbeck Marathon organisers Jason Hazeldon and Rose Clarke presented the hospice with £1,000

24. A Halloween house party organised by David de la Mare and Andrew Sutton raised £275.00

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Hospice Life

Macmillan Cancer SupportNoeline Young from Macmillan Cancer Support talks about the recent team visit to the hospice.

“Macmillan Cancer Support has a policy of encouraging their staff to do one day a year volunteering in the community. This is viewed as team building as well as learning about the needs of people affected by cancer.

In the past we have done shopping, gardening and cleaning. This year we thought it would be interesting to do something a little different, not only to learn about people’s needs but also to identify what services were available in the community. We chose Lewis-Manning as one of our team had worked at the old Lewis-Manning and thought it was a nice size and offered interesting opportunity for the team.

We were really lucky to have come to Poole on a day when it was music and crafts and it was sunny. The team really enjoyed the day, joined in with the music making, had a picnic lunch by the sea and got involved with making leaves, snowmen and Christmas trees and even painting a dragon. Thank you to all for making us so welcome it meant a lot to us and we hope it did to you too.” Noëline Young. RGN BSc Hons

Noeline Young (right) with Macmillan team visiting the hospice

A caring placePeter Marks first came into contact with Lewis-Manning two years ago, when his wife Viv, who had been diagnosed with Parkinson’s Disease, began regularly visiting Day Hospice until her death earlier this year.

As Peter explains here, this proved to be just the start of his own very personal connection and journey with the hospice that still continues to this day. “Viv loved it here”, said Peter, “It is such a fantastic place

and even on difficult days when she didn’t really feel up to coming, she always loved it when she got here.” Reflecting on those regular Monday visits, Peter adds,“I often used to also take Viv through the park for an ice cream on the way home and really make a day of it. It was a real release for her.”

However, as Peter began to come to terms with now being both a devoted husband and carer, he realised that it is not just those with illness that need respite and support but also the dedicated loved ones who look after them away from the hospice, 24 hours a

day. Peter had worked for Dorset County Care, so was already knowledgeable about care needs, so together with Terry Purnell, a Board of Trustees member at Carers U.K, Maggie Randall, who has a Social Services background, and the Lewis-Manning Hospice doctor, Simon Pennell, they devised a plan of starting a carers’ group at the hospice, which officially began in April 2013.

Peter explains, “You often have no help at home but when you love someone you just do it, so we discussed having a carers group so that people in similar circumstances could come together and share information, give emotional and practical support and also just have a good laugh over a cup of tea and a slice of cake.” He continues, “Everyone who attends the group has something to offer in terms of experiences, help and advice, which can be anything from practical tips at home or form-filling issues to recommending useful organisations or resolving outstanding problems.”

“The meetings are very informal and relaxed, which is why they work so well”, adds Peter, “so the only thing you need to bring is a sense of humour and the occasional packet of biscuits.” The group meet every Thursday at the hospice and it is open to anyone who is a carer, whatever their circumstances and irrespective of whether the person they care for attends the hospice or not. And as Peter himself will testify, the group is also there to support those who have been bereaved.

Peter comments, “The wonderful thing about the group is being able to have an opportunity to alleviate that pressure you feel either as a carer or as someone who has been bereaved. Also, you always feel wanted when you visit Lewis-Manning and that also really helps. All the staff I have met I have liked immediately and through my background in care I can spot straight away how much the place means to everyone. It’s in such a beautiful and tranquil setting too.”

Viv at the hospice with physiotherapist Bethan

Carers Group at Lewis-Manning

Peter Marks

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Hospice Life

A community choir for people affected by cancer is helping its members feel empowered and supported.

There are established associations between music and health, both physical and spiritual. Involvement with music-making is recognised as having benefits for people affected by cancer; including improved well-being and helping people communicate during times of difficulty. This formed the background to the establishment of Rising Voices Wessex, a choir for people affected by or recovering from cancer treatment.

The intention of the choir is to use singing to encourage confidence and social interaction and promote well-being for the group. The initial pilot project was evaluated and confirmed the potential for the choir as a shared activity, focussing on involvement and participation to improve well-being and quality of life, thus reducing medical dependency. Singing improves self-confidence and well-being, encourages creativity and helps to improve the memory and breathing techniques. Singing with Rising Voices doesn’t require individuals to be able to read music or to possess/be able to play a musical instrument – it’s something that almost everybody can do.

The choir was initially supported by Dorset Cancer Network, the Lighthouse Arts Centre in Poole, Lewis-Manning Hospice and more recently, a grant from Macmillan Cancer Support and has also recently won a Lottery Grant.

The aim is that choir members enjoy singing. Musical ability is not a requirement of membership and it is recognised that public performance(s) at appropriate venues help to give a sense of achievement to participants and provide a way to publicise the choir and promote the benefits of singing. The choir has had several singing engagements and public performances including local radio.

We meet every Tuesday at 6pm for a 6.30pm start at St Johns Church, Ashley Road, Poole, BH14 0AA (opposite Waitrose)

If you would like to find out more then please check out our website at www.risingvoices.org.uk or email us at admin@risingvoices.org.uk, or give us a ring at 07500676083

Rising Voices Wessex

Rising Voices performing at Meyrick Park

Penny Brohn Cancer Care The 30th September heralded the first day of the long awaited ‘Living Well with the Impact of Cancer’ course at the hospice which was held by 2 facilitators from the Bristol based national cancer charity Penny Brohn Cancer Care. The course ran over 3 consecutive Tuesdays from 10.30 to 4pm and was the fruit of a new partnership between Lewis-Manning Hospice and Penny Brohn Cancer Care.

The national charity Penny Brohn Cancer Care was founded in 1980 by Penny Brohn and Pat Pilkington. Penny had cancer and she travelled the world searching for the care she thought she needed, as she realised that what was necessary was not only medical treatment but care for the mind, the spirit, the emotions and the heart and soul. In the last 4-5 years the support that Penny and Pat discovered made a huge difference to the cancer experience has been recognised by The Department of Health and so Penny Brohn Cancer Care are now delivering its services across England, Scotland and Wales and more especially in Poole!

The Living Well course aims to help people better manage the emotional, financial, physical and spiritual impacts of cancer.

Each course offers peer support, lifestyle recommendations and self-help tools, focussing on:

The course shows how to take simple steps to live well with the impact of cancer - for example, ways to prepare healthy, nutritious food and how to manage stress through relaxation or simple breathing exercises.

The 15 hour course gives participants time to learn about and consider each topic, and each person will come away having set action plans to make changes in each area; this can lead to a greater sense of control and hope for the individual.

Participants on the course particularly enjoyed the relaxation and meditation and being able to share feelings without being judged. They said they took away an understanding of the benefits of good nutrition, moving the body and relaxation on boosting their own immune system and its cancer killing cells.

(L-R) Kathy and Moira from Penny Brohn Cancer Care

• Nutrition and healthy eating • Exercise • Relaxation / stress management • Emotional support • Managing the impact on close relationships • Financial / welfare issues

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The Alternative Christmas Gift Christmas is all about families which is why at

Lewis-Manning we care for the whole family

If you have everything you need, how about asking your friends and family to buy you something from our Christmas Gift list and make another family’s Christmas better this

year?

Merry Christmas !

£10 pays for a patient Christmas lunch

£25 pays for a session of complementary therapy

£50 pays for a group physiotherapy session for 10 people

£100 pays for a day in Day Hospice

£300 pays for a two days and one night stay for a patient in need of respite

£500 pays for a year’s treatment for a patient at our Lymphoedema Clinic

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I enclose a donation of £………….…… towards the Lewis-Manning Hospice Alternative Christmas Gift Appeal 2014, donations can also be made via text by texting LMHD14 £? (add amount i.e. £20) to 70070 or via our website: www.lewis-manning.co.uk

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The Alternative Christmas Gifts

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Forthcoming Events

For information, tickets or to register for these events please call 01202 708470 or visit www.lewis-manning.co.uk

Look out for some of our exciting fundraising events in 2015…

Quiz NightsSummer Ball

Pirate Boat PartyCorporate Bowling

Summer Garden PartyTie A Yellow Ribbon

Ladies LunchLight Up A Life

Golf DayAbseil

SkydiveChristmas Fayre

…and much more!

Saturday 6th December at Holy Angels Church, Lilliput

10am-12pm

Bring the family for an early visit to see Santa in his Grotto!

And stay for coffee & mince pies!

Christmas Cards and Gifts ~ Seasonal Items ~ Books ~ Cakes ~ Plants ~ Toys ~ Tombola ~ Bric-a-Brac ~ Raffle, and much, much more!

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