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December 2019
Elf Run 2019
Elf Run is back! Elf Run is a fantastic way for your schools and other groups to celebrate the festive season while raising vital funds for St John’s Hospice You and your colleagues can take part, have lots of fun, and even get ‘fit & elfie’ at the same time! How does it work? It’s simply a sponsored walk or run - you can set the date and distance, using your own offices, car park or local field. Just get…
Find out more »St John’s Hospice Christmas Fair
Come along to the annual St John’s Hospice Christmas Fair on Saturday 7th December. There is lots of Christmas fun and goodies for the whole family including, Christmas cards, jewellery, Christmas puddings, cakes, knitted goods, sweet tombola and lots more! 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 be open as usual, with a special festive menu! All proceeds to St…
Find out more »Breakfast with Santa
THIS EVENT IS NOW SOLD OUT! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT Come to St John’s Hospice on the 8th December where we will be having a very special visitor! Join us for a magical morning with Santa at the Courtyard cafe! Children can enjoy a mini cooked breakfast served with juice and a fruit kebab. There will also be a design your own Christmas biscuit and a festive DJ so come ready for a party. All good girls and boys…
Find out more »Carols by Candlelight -SOLD OUT
This event is now SOLD OUT - if you would like to be added to the waiting list for tickets please email fundraising. If you have purchased tickets but are no longer able to attend please get in touch, we can arrange a refund and will be able to resell. Carols by Candlelight is drawing closer! Bring your nearest and dearest to share in the joy with very own Hospice Choir, served by the atmosphere and acoustics of the…
Find out more »Arabian Nights – Christmas Party
St John’s Hospice have been gifted some places at the amazing Karen Rhodes Party night on Friday 20th December 2019. This party night sells at £47 a person and we have an amazing offer to share with you. If you would like to attend on Friday 20th December you can go for just £25 a person with 100% of that donation coming directly to St John’s Hospice! You will have an amazing night and you will be supporting St John’s…
Find out more »The Big Boxing Day Dip
Can you handle it? Join us on Boxing Day for the return of our big dip! £7.00 - fancy dress Dip £10.00 - 500m swim course Male and Female changing facilities in heated gazebos. Registrations from 11.15 am and the dip will commence at 12.15 pm. All proceeds to St John's Hospice. Minimum age for dip is 11, all children must be accompanied by an adult (over 18). Minimum age for swim is 15. Must be strong swimmer. Everyone must…
Find out more »January 2020
London to Paris Information Evening
We are so excited to be launching our second London to Paris Cycle Event! This is a great challenge event for 2020 and a chance to fundraise for St John's Hospice! Transport to and from London and an overnight stay prior to the start of the ride is also included! Join us for our information evening at The Courtyard Cafe on Wednesday 29th January at 7pm for all the details including a presentation about the trip from Skyline. The dates…
Find out more »February 2020
→Silverdale Coffee Morning
Coffee, tea, cakes, bric-a-brac, clothes, books, tombola, raffle
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 »June 2020
St John’s Hospice Coronation Virtual Balloon Race
Join the Coronation Virtual Balloon Race for St John’s Hospice After the success of the Easter race, we have decided to join in with the Coronation Balloon Race! 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: Tuesday 2nd June, 12 noon from…
Find out more »October 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 2nd October £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 by completing a booking form here and returning to St John's Hospice. Please note; We only have limited spaces for the evening meal, these will be allocated on a first…
Find out more »January 2021
Christmas Tree Collections
Recycle your Christmas Tree in January to raise money for St John's Hospice. Click here to register your tree. Collections will take place between Thursday 7th January - Sunday 10th January 2021. Suggested donation of £6 per tree. **Registrations will close at 12 noon on Tuesday 5th January to enable us to process the routes for collection**
Find out more »March 2021
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea – SOLD OUT!
Mother’s Day Afternoon Tea - Sunday 14th March 2021 Treat your nearest and dearest to a delicious afternoon tea prepared with love by The Courtyard Café team at St John’s Hospice. Delivered directly to your home by St John's Hospice Volunteers or collect from the Hospice grounds between 12:30pm & 3:30pm £17.50 per person – book yours here! your mother's day afternoon tea will include: Finger sandwiches Tuna with red onion & lemon mayonnaise Coronation chicken & gem lettuce Cucumber…
Find out more »April 2021
Easter Virtual Balloon Race 2021
Take to the skies once again for St John's Hospice in the Easter Virtual Balloon Race! This is a great way to support St John's Hospice, enjoy a virtual competition and win some great prizes. Click to join the race! To enter all you have to do is visit our race website and create an account if you haven't already. Then design and enter your virtual balloons in the Easter race! You'll be competing against balloons from across the country,…
Find out more »May 2021
May Plant Sale
The May Plant Sale is back for 2021! We are lucky to have the wonderful Laburnum Nurseries again providing a fabulous selection of high quality, locally grown plants. There will be a variety of bedding and basket plants and other products available to purchase. The sale will take place in the car park at the Hospice from 8.30am - 1.30pm. To ensure the safety of our supporters, staff and volunteers, please shop on your own where possible. Thank you so…
Find out more »Peter’s Plant Sale
Our Pop Up Garden Centre is returning to the hospice car park thanks to Peter, one of our volunteer gardeners - Come along on Friday 28th May from 3.30pm - 6.30pm. All the plants for sale are lovingly grown here at the hospice by Peter and his team of volunteers and every penny will come to the hospice to provide care in your community - Thank you to them for their amazing efforts Brighten up your garden and support YOUR…
Find out more »Jump for St John’s – South Lakes
Following our first South Lakes skydive in 2020 we are bringing the event back for 2021! Join us on the 30th May 2021 to experience the thrill of free falling from 15,000 feet. BEFORE YOU BOOK Are there any restrictions such as weight, age or medical conditions? We know most people don’t like to talk about their weight, but with skydiving it is essential for both you and your instructor’s safety that we have to work within certain parameters. The…
Find out more »June 2021
St John’s Hospice Golf Day
Our Annual Golf Day is back for its 8th year! Join us at Windermere Golf Club on Friday 25th June 2021. £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 by completing a booking form here and returning to St John's Hospice. For more information please contact Fundraising by email or on 01524 382538. Please return completed booking forms…
Find out more »July 2021
The Cross Bay Walk
SOLD OUT!! Please email fundraising to be added to the waiting list in case of any cancellations. We are delighted to announce the return of the magnificent Cross Bay Walk for St John’s Hospice which takes place at 12.30 pm on Saturday 3rd July 2021. Michael Wilson will lead the walk across glorious Morecambe Bay, finishing at Kent’s Bank for refreshments. Setting off from Arnside Promenade and arriving at Kent’s Bank, the walk is approximately 8.5 miles and takes around…
Find out more »The Cross Bay Walk
SOLD OUT!! Please email fundraising to be added to the waiting list in case of any cancellations. We are delighted to announce the return of the magnificent Cross Bay Walk for St John’s Hospice which takes place at 11.45 am on Sunday 18th July 2021. Michael Wilson will lead the walk across glorious Morecambe Bay, finishing at Kent’s Bank for refreshments. Setting off from Arnside Promenade and arriving at Kent’s Bank, the walk is approximately 8.5 miles and takes around…
Find out more »August 2021
Adventure Trails – Saturday 7th August
Why not take on a 5 or 10 Peak Challenge in The Lake District whilst raising vital funds for St John's Hospice? This bespoke, guided adventure is based around the fabulous Coledale Horseshoe, a gem of a trek in the northern fells of The Lakes. What to know more? Join our Facebook Live "Talk the Walk" evening on Thursday 29th April at 7pm with St John's Hospice & Adventure Trails by clicking here. Sign up includes your commitment to raise…
Find out more »September 2021
Adventure Trails – Saturday 4th September
Why not take on a 5 or 10 Peak Challenge in The Lake District whilst raising vital funds for St John's Hospice? This bespoke, guided adventure is based around the fabulous Coledale Horseshoe, a gem of a trek in the northern fells of The Lakes. What to know more? Join our Facebook Live "Talk the Walk" evening on Thursday 29th April at 7pm with St John's Hospice & Adventure Trails by clicking here. Sign up includes your commitment to raise…
Find out more »Moonlight Walk 2021 – Party Night
IT'S BACK! We are super excited to announce our Moonlight Walk is back and for the first time EVER it’s open to everyone so Ladies bring the men in your life, Dads, Grandads, Brothers, Uncles. Don your finery and come to the party and support YOUR hospice. The last 19 months have been difficult for us all but YOU our wonderful community have stood shoulder to shoulder with us and enabled us to continue to provide care for our patients…
Find out more »Jump for St John’s – Cockerham
Join us on Saturday 18th September with Black Knight Parachuting Club in Cockerham, to see views of north Lancashire. BEFORE YOU BOOK Are there any restrictions such as weight, age or medical conditions? We know most people don’t like to talk about their weight, but with skydiving it is essential for both you and your instructor’s safety that we have to work within certain parameters. For full terms & conditions, please click here. Some people will fall outside of these…
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