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April 2020
St John’s Hospice Virtual Balloon Race
Join our Easter Virtual Balloon Race for St John’s Hospice This year we are asking friends and families to design and compete in an eco-friendly virtual balloon race. From the comfort of your own home you could sail through the skies with friends, family and colleagues and raise vital funds for your local Hospice from just £3 a balloon. The 7 day race starts on: Easter Sunday, 12th April from Jerusalem Old City What you could win? Your balloon will…
Find out more »POSTPONED – An Evening with Professor Simon Bainbridge
POSTPONED Thank you for everyone's interest in this event - It has now been postponed due to the ongoing conronavirus outbreak. We hope to reschedule this and other events when it is safe to do so. For full information on St John's Hospice's response the coronavirus please visit our guidance page: www.sjhospice.org.uk/cornonvirus Celebrating William Wordsworth, 250 years on This is a unique occasion to spend an evening at St John's Hospice, in our Courtyard Cafe, with Professor Simon Bainbridge on…
Find out more »May 2020
CANCELLED – May Plant Sale
CANCELLED Thank you for everyone's interest in this event - It has now been cancelled due to the ongoing conronavirus outbreak. We hope to reschedule this and other events when it is safe to do so. For full information on St John's Hospice's response the coronavirus please visit our guidance page: www.sjhospice.org.uk/cornonvirus
Find out more »CANCELLED – Garstang Colour Dash 2020
We have had to take the decision to cancel the Garstang Colour Dash. A big ‘thank you’ to you as we know that by registering for this event you showed your support for St John’s Hospice. Going forward you can choose between attending the rescheduled Kendal and Morecambe events, donating the price of your ticket to St John’s Hospice or requesting a refund. As you are all aware the impact of Covid-19 is a cause for concern for individuals, families,…
Find out more »June 2020
CANCELLED – Moonlight Walk 2020
CANCELLED We have had to take the decision to cancel the Moonlight Walk 2020. A big ‘thank you’ to you as we know that by registering for this event you showed your support for St John’s Hospice. As you are all aware the impact of Covid-19 is a cause for concern for individuals, families, businesses and the charity sector is no exception. Your support is essential to us; cancelling and postpone events is having a negative impact on our fundraising…
Find out more »July 2020
Big Nourish Picnic
We invite your school to spend the day with us and our current Nourish partner schools at The Big Picnic at Williamson’s Park on the 8th July 2020 10am – 2pm. This is an end of year celebration for the current Nourish partners and we hope this will give you an exciting glimpse of the wonderful opportunities your children could experience during the coming academic year. Although entry is FREE we do ask for a minimum donation of £1 per child. For more information…
Find out more »August 2020
St John’s Hospice Golf Day
Our Annual Golf Day is back for its 7th year! Join us at Windermere Golf Club on Friday 21st August. £280 for a Team of 4 which includes a breakfast bun, round of golf and 2 course dinner with prizes. Golf competition is best 2 stableford scores. Book your team below or complete the booking form here and return to St John's Hospice. For more information please contact Mark Wenlock by email or on 01539 733228 Please return completed booking…
Find out more »September 2020
POSTPONED – Kendal Colour Dash 2020
Welcome to the 2020 Kendal Colour Dash, a 5km fun run filled with colour for the whole family, proudly sponsored by Kendal Leisure Centre and Benchmarx Kitchens! UPDATE: Due to the coronavirus outbreak this event has been postponed until 6th September 2020. All proceeds to St John's Hospice, supporting patients and families in the South Lakes since 1986. It promises to be an amazing day to remember. Get a taste of what's in store in the video below showing footage…
Find out more »Great North Run 2020
2020 sees the Great North Run celebrate its 40th year! The world's biggest half marathon takes place on Sunday 13 September, starting in the centre of Newcastle and finishing at the coast in South Shields. We have 15 runners taking part with a St John's Hospice charity place. If you have been lucky enough to have secured your own place and want to raise money for St John's we would love to hear from you. Email Karen here.
Find out more »Jump for St John’s
Sunday 13th September 2020 Welcome to our seventh Jump event, in partnership with Black Knights Parachute Centre! To date over 100 people have jumped and raised over £45,000 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 Director of Income Generation, Catherine Butterworth, jumping out of a plane! Well, we wouldn't expect you to…
Find out more »POSTPONED – Morecambe Colour Dash 2020
UPDATE: Due to the coronavirus outbreak this event has been postponed until 13th September 2020. We are still welcoming everyone to register their interest in this great family event for St John's Hospice.
Find out more »London to Paris Cycle 2020
Looking for a new challenge in 2020? We are excited to launch our second London to Paris cycle! This once in a lifetime trip will take you from the hustle and bustle of London, through idyllic English villages and into the beautiful countryside of rural France before you reach Paris and the end point of your challenge, the Eiffel tower. Whether you’re an experienced cyclist or a total novice- this is sure to be the challenge of a lifetime! FOR…
Find out more »POSTPONED – Keswick & Coniston to Barrow
POSTPONED Thank you for everyone's interest in this event - It has now been postponed due to the ongoing conronavirus outbreak. This event is now planned to go ahead on Saturday 26th September 2020. For full information on St John's Hospice's response the coronavirus please visit our guidance page: www.sjhospice.org.uk/cornonvirus Please visit the Keswick to Barrow website for updates on this great event: www.keswick2barrow.co.uk St. John’s Hospice are once again putting teams in this year’s Keswick to Barrow and Coniston…
Find out more »October 2020
POSTPONED – Together In Harmony
POSTPONED Thank you for everyone's interest in this event - It has now been postponed due to the ongoing conronavirus outbreak. This event is now planned to take place on Friday 23rd October 2020. For full information on St John's Hospice's response the coronavirus please visit our guidance page: www.sjhospice.org.uk/cornonvirus For one night only, St Johns Hospice Choir and Fellside singers come together for a beautiful evening of Contemporary choir music in aid of St Johns Hospice. This unique event…
Find out more »November 2020
→James Bond – No Time To Die
This is a unique opportunity to see the new James Bond film, No Time To Die, on the first release-weekend, while helping to raise much needed funds for St John's Hospice and The Rotary Foundation. The event will take place at the Brewery Arts Centre in November - date TBC. Tickets cost £25 and include a drink and nibbles on arrival, a goodie bag and the chance to enter a luxury raffle. Tickets can be purchased from www.trybooking.co.uk/PBT but hurry…
Find out more »December 2020
Light Up A Life Lancaster
SAVE THE DATE - Service to take place on Friday 4th December 2020.
Find out more »Christmas Fair
Our annual Christmas Fair SAVE THE DATE - Saturday 5th December More information coming soon
Find out more »Light Up A Life – Kendal
SAVE THE DATE - Service to take place Monday 7th December 2020
Find out more »Carols by Candlelight
SAVE THE DATE - Thursday 10th December More information coming SOON!
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