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August 2018
→Prosecco Afternoon tea
As part of their efforts to fundraise for the hospice Sahara Dunes trek, our team of nurses are holding an afternoon tea at the Courtyard Café, here at the hospice. Between 4 -6pm on Friday 24th August, come and have fun in the sun (hopefully) whilst enjoying cakes and finger food from our fabulous kitchen. Tickets are £15 or upgrade to a ‘Prosecco Afternoon Tea’ for £18. Some of the proceeds from this fundraising event will go towards the costs…
Find out more »→Open gardens in Storth
Storth village are kindly opening their gardens over the August Bank Holiday weekend for the benefit of St John’s Hospice. More than six gardens will be available to view in this beautiful village by the sea and the CEO of St John’s Hospice, Sue McGraw, will open the event at 1pm on Sunday 26th August. Entry is by donation with all proceeds to the hospice and visitors are asked to meet at Storth church or village hall to pick up…
Find out more »St John’s Hospice 5th Annual Golf Day
Join St John's Hospice for their 5th annual golf day at the breathtaking Windermere Golf Club. Situated in the heart of the English Lake District, Windermere Golf Club is regarded as one of the finest courses in Cumbria. Established in 1891, the course is unique - modest in length but challenging and offering spectacular views of Windermere and the surrounding fells, and some of the most breathtaking scenery anywhere in the UK. Entry is £280 for a team of 4 players…
Find out more »September 2018
Bubbly Bingo
Bubbly Bingo is back for 2018!!! Join us, and Gala Bingo, for an evening of bubbles and bingo! Tickets includes a glass of bubbles on arrival, a 3 course sit down meal and entry to all the bingo games, with some fabulous prizes up for grabs! Once the games are over then kick back your chair and start dancing to our disco until late!
Find out more »→Lancaster University Triathlon
Following the success of the first event in 2016, the sprint distance triathlon at Lancaster University is back for a third year! If you have ever felt the urge to Try-a-Tri now is your chance. If all three sports seem a bit much you can enter as a team of three and choose the sport you like best.
Find out more »Moonlight Walk 2018
book your place for the moonlight carnival Ladies... Rio is coming to Lancaster for The Moonlight Carnival on Saturday 15th September 2018! Walk 14km or 25km for your local hospice. We will also be bringing the 14km run back after a successful debut last year! Registration is now OPEN! You can buy your tickets further down the page. Enter code MOON18 before Tuesday 31st July and receive a £5 earlybird discount! This flagship event is now in its 12th year…
Find out more »The Cross Bay Walk – SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT!!! This event is now SOLD OUT! Thank you for all your support. We are excited to announce the return of the magnificent Cross Bay Walk for St John’s Hospice which takes place at 10am on Sunday September 16th 2018. Accompanied by the Queen’s Guide to the Sands, Cedric Robinson MBE, the walk takes you across glorious Morecambe Bay, finishing up at the Abbot Hall Hotel in Kent’s Bank for a delightful cream scone and refreshments. Setting off from…
Find out more »Jump for St John’s!
Sat 22nd september 2018! Welcome to our fourth Jump event, in partnership with Black Knights Parachute Centre! To date almost 90 people have jumped and raised over £30,000 profit for our hospice! So if you have missed out in the past, but would like to be in the next group, read on!!! Book Your Seat on the plane! The video below shows our Head of Fundraising, Catherine Butterworth, jumping out of a plane! Well, we wouldn't expect you to do it if…
Find out more »St John’s Hospice Ceilidh Night
The cheerful melodies of Scottish music will make you want to dance, so get ready for a night to remember! Although similar to the more formal Scottish country dancing, it's easier to pick up! Beginners are very welcome and actively encouraged!!! The band will call out dance instructions, so you don't need to know the steps before you turn up! It is a great opportunity to come together and dance to lively Scottish dances with simple steps. There will be a bar…
Find out more »→Linda Furney Memorial Bash – Take 2
This will be the second "bash" we are holding in memory of our mum Linda to raise money for St John's Hospice. This time we are holding the "bash" to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of Linda passing away at the hospice in true Linda style! The evening will consist of bingo, quizzes, a raffle and an auction, followed by a disco DJed by the famous Trevor Cooke! Tickets are £5 each. If you would like tickets please search Linda…
Find out more »October 2018
→Renes Fashion Show
***** CHANGE OF DATE ***** FASHION SHOW IN STORE AT RENES FASHION Ladies most of you will now be aware that the Fashion Show of Friday 13th April 2018 is now being moved to Wednesday 3rd October 2018. Apologise for any inconvenience but you will get to see our AW18 Collections instead at this time. Thank you for everyone who took the time to reserve or buy tickets. You have an alternative of attending our Fashion Show in Melling on…
Find out more »St John’s Hospice Cards, Calendars, Puds & Plants Christmas Sale
Get ahead of the crowds with our annual early Christmas sale! It all starts on Saturday 13th October from 10am – 4pm and Sunday 14th October from 11am – 2pm at St John's Hospice. The Courtyard Café will also be open serving some lovely winter warmers. It is also an opportunity to get hold of the official St John's Hospice Christmas cards, before they start selling out! Entry is FREE for all the family.
Find out more »November 2018
Garstang Winter Wonderland Ball
After many successful charity balls in Morecambe and Kendal, we thought it about time that we brought the party to Garstang, part of our community since the day we opened in 1986. Welcome to the Winter Wonderland ball at The Garstang Country Hotel & Golf Club. Enjoy a welcome drink on arrival, followed by a delicious 3 course meal and incredible entertainment from The Lomax Brothers! There will also be a charity raffle and auction hopefully raising lots of money…
Find out more »December 2018
St John’s Hospice Christmas Fair
Come along to the annual St John’s Hospice Christmas Fair on Saturday 1st December. There is lots of Christmas fun and goodies for the whole family including, Christmas cards, jewellery, Christmas puddings, elves on shelves, cakes, knitted goods, chocolate tombola, crèpes, mulled wine and lots more, even Santa comes along to say hello! We will also be selling, for ONE DAY ONLY , premium grade non- drop Nordmann Fir Christmas trees, in a variety of sizes. The Courtyard Café will also…
Find out more »March 2019
Breakfast at Tiffany’s Charity Ball Kendal
Darlings!... Welcome to the 7th annual charity ball in Kendal hosted by St John's Hospice. The theme this year is Breakfast at Tiffany's. Over the last 6 years, with your support, almost £100,000 has been raised by these events to help us to care for our South Lakes community. New Venue We are really excited to bring this event to the newly refurbished, and quite frankly very impressive, Carus Green Golf Club. With a newly built grand balcony with stunning views…
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