St Oswald's Hospice

This Christmas Eve, we’re honoured to share heartfelt Christmas wishes from our Hospice Ambassador, Newcastle United Football Club's Graeme Jones. Graeme’s connection to our hospice is deeply personal and he’s well aware Christmas can be a challenging time for some. In his moving message, Newcastle United’s Assistant Joint Manager speaks to our patients, families, staff, volunteers and supporters. Thank you, Graeme, for your meaningful and thoughtful words. 💙 #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare

You have made our wish list a reality! 🎉 Thank you so so much for supporting our Alternative Christmas List Appeal. With your help, we aimed to raise £31,000 before the end of December, to fund 12 special items and services that will benefit our patients and families. We are delighted to announce that thanks to you, a massive total of £36,429 has been raised to date, meaning that we can fund all items on our Christmas wish list – what an incredible gift from your family, to our hospice family. We hope you enjoy this festively fabulous video message from our Children and Young Adults Unit 🥰 If you would like to give a gift to support our appeal, any additional money raised this December will go towards vital running costs and help keep our doors open for those who need us. Every penny will make a difference and be so gratefully received. Make a donation 👉 https://lnkd.in/eszH4K76 Thank you 💙 #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #CommunitySpirit | #ThankYou | #TwelveWaysOfChristmas | #ChristmasAppeal | #AlternativeChristmasList

🎄✨ A Christmas Star! ✨🎄 Eleanor has volunteered at our hospice for more than 14 years. She gives her time and talent to support both our Adult Inpatient Unit and our Fundraising team. Eleanor’s journey with us began after we cared for her husband, Alan, during his end-of-life care in 2008. Since then, she has been a shining example of kindness and generosity. 💙 But Eleanor isn’t just a dedicated helper; she’s also a star baker and her delicious cakes and treats bring smiles to everyone here. Each year, she bakes and sells stunning Christmas cakes, with all profits donated to the hospice. Last year, her cakes raised over £2,000! 🎂🌟 Eleanor, thank you for your dedication and for keeping us all well-fed this festive season. You truly are a Christmas star! ✨ #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #Christmas2024 | #ThankYou | #GivingBack | #HospiceVolunteering | #Volunteer | #ChristmasBaking

Dreaming of a Christmas OFF work? Join our retail team as an Area Manager, and you’ll get it - plus New Year, too! 🎉 What you’ll be doing: - Lead our shop teams to success - Maximise income and drive growth - Shape strategies that make an impact - Support local people with life-limiting conditions and their families too Ready for a role with purpose (and festive perks)? Apply on our website 👉 https://lnkd.in/e5D_6Wvv #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #OpenUpCharityRetail | #RetailJobs | #CharityJobs | #JobOpportunity | #NewcastleJobs | #NorthEastJobs

If you walked into our Chapel this week, you would have been greeted with a sea of festive activities and cheer 🎄 On Monday, we heard the sweet sounds of St Gabriel’s Nursery as they sang for us. It was lovely to welcome the nursery and hear some well-known Christmas carols and songs.   Our Children and Young Adults enjoyed a sensory Christingle session on Tuesday, filled with music and joy. It was heart-warming to see how much everyone enjoyed it. Check out some of the gorgeous pics! Thursday was also full of cheer as our Chaplain, Fiona Boyd, led a lively Christmas sing-along. With bells jingling, tambourines tapping, and triangles chiming, the audience jumped right into the festive spirit. A big thanks to The Salvation Army International who made it all the more special! 🥰 Fiona Boyd, our Chaplain, reflected on the week: “It’s been such a joy to celebrate this special time of year. The activities have brought so much warmth and happiness, giving everyone a chance to create lasting memories with their loved ones.” #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #MakingMemories

Earlier this month, families from our Children and Young Adults Service, along with families who come to us for Bereavement Support, were treated to a truly magical evening at The Alnwick Garden Light Trail ✨ It was a night to remember as they strolled through the glowing gardens, creating special memories and enjoying precious time together 🥰 Aimie, who comes to us for Bereavement Support, visited the trail with her two children, Finley and Matilda. Talking about the experience, she said:    "We’d just like to say a huge thank you to St Oswald’s Hospice for organising the tickets to the light trail. The Alnwick Garden is a very special place for my family as we have a memorial bench for my husband in the cherry orchard. It was such a peaceful and comforting experience – and we are so grateful."  Kate, mum of Niamh, who attends our Children and Young Adults Service, said:   "We all had such an amazing time. Niamh was so alert and really took it all in, which is surprising since she usually likes to be in bed by 6pm! It was so lovely to see her enjoying herself – and we are all so thankful for the opportunity."  A heartfelt thank you goes to Worldpay for their generous donation of tickets, which made this unforgettable experience possible. #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #AlnwickGardenLightTrail | #MakingMemories | #WorldPay

Christmas lunch is great, but so is pizza! If you agree with us, we have a brilliant offer for you – which will also benefit St Oswald’s Hospice. 🍕 Neapolitan pizza restaurant, Rudy's Pizza Napoletana, are hosting a special charity evening on Sunday 29th December at their brand new branch on Grey Street, Newcastle. They will open from 5.30 – 7.30pm to supporters, staff and volunteers of St Oswald’s Hospice and diners will get a free sharing starter when you order two pizzas and two drinks. But best of all, all proceeds from the evening will be donated by Rudy’s to St Oswald’s Hospice, so as well as enjoying a delicious pizza, you will be helping to support our work with local families in your community. 💙 To book, visit https://lnkd.in/gw4z_PBz and choose Sunday 29th December. You can select a time slot between 5.30 – 7.30pm. 📍 Rudy’s Newcastle can be found at 27-31 Grey St, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6ES Check out the menu 👉 https://lnkd.in/gvrVY5Fk Terms and conditions apply, see booking page for details. Offer includes one free sharing starter per booking (minimum of two pizzas & two drinks must be purchased to qualify). Any pizzas, drinks of extras will need to be paid for, with the proceeds donated to St Oswald’s Hospice. #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #OpenUpCharityFundraising | #RudysPizza | #Support | #ThankYou | #CorporateSupport

Congratulations to Sally Henderson, the lucky winner of our Big Car Raffle 2024! 🚗🎉 We met Sally at Bristol Street Motors Hyundai Silverlink last week, where Robert Forrester, Chief Executive of Vertu Motors plc was delighted to hand over the keys. Find out how Sally reacted to her win 👉 https://lnkd.in/gXNRZCbh This year, The Big Car Raffle raised a total of £27,000, which equates to 964 hours of nursing care, providing 40 full days of care for a patient staying on our Adult Inpatient Unit. Congratulations to Sally for her big win and thank you to everyone who entered, helping to raise such a fantastic sum of money in support of our patients and families. 💙 If you were unlucky this year don’t worry – The Big Car Raffle will return in 2025 and marks the tenth year that the Vertu Motors Group has donated a car as the prize. Watch out for news of how you can enter in spring. #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #OpenUpCharityFundraising | #CorporateSupport | #ThankYou

🎄 Huge thanks to the amazing team at Shared Services Connected Ltd for bringing their festive cheer to our Whitley Bay charity store as part of their shop takeover day! 🎅✨ As members of our Better Together Business Club, they helped spread the holiday spirit by styling mannequins, sorting donations, and keeping our main shop, bookshop, and bridal boutique looking their best! 🎁💖 Shop Manager Demi said: “It was lovely having SSCL in for a takeover day they were super helpful, did an amazing job and were a joy to have in helping!” We’re so grateful for their support as our shops are always busy and bustling over the festive period 🎄💚 Find our how you can join our Better Together Business Club here 👉 https://lnkd.in/ga3F32pQ

⚽ Dreams come true at Wembley Stadium ⚽ On December 10th, a magical day unfolded at Wembley Stadium for a family we support. 11-year-old Hayden, who has complex medical needs, his twin brother Kole, younger brother Jack and mum, Beth, visited Wembley Stadium to enjoy exclusive access at the home of English football, thanks to Together for Short Lives. This unforgettable experience brought smiles, laughter, and memories to last a lifetime. From scoring penalties on the iconic pitch to visiting the players’ dressing room, Hayden and his family soaked up every moment, with the support from members of the incredible St Oswald’s Hospice care team 💙 Beth said: "The boys had the best day ever and loved every minute. Hayden smiled non-stop and absolutely loved getting the train down to London. I can’t thank St Oswald’s Hospice enough for this amazing experience. The boys will remember it forever." A huge thank you to Together for Short Lives, Carabao Group, and everyone who made this early Christmas gift possible! 🎄 #StOswaldsHospice | #QualityTimeForEveryone | #OpenUpHospiceCare | #OpenUpChildrenandYoungAdultsService | #MakingMemories | #WembleyDreams | #TogetherForShortLives