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June 26, 2007
Photo Opportunity:
4.30pm to 6.30pm, Tuesday July 3, Manchester Conference Centre, Manchester University, Sackville Street, Manchester.
Winners photos: 6pm
Key 103 presenter Chelsea Norris will be hosting the Young Citizen of the Year Awards ceremony promoted by St Ann’s Hospice on July 3.
Pupils from 23 schools from across Greater Manchester are competing in the event, aimed at promoting the spirit of citizenship in young people by encouraging them to raise funds for the Hospice. The winners of the five categories will be announced on the night.
Others presenting awards will be Robert Hough, the Chairman of Cheshire Building Society who are sponsors of the event and MEP for the North West Region, Arlene McCarthy.
St Ann’s Fundraiser Wendy Bray said: “The Young Citizen of the Year Award has enabled young people to develop new skills and contribute to their local community by volunteering and fundraising for St Ann’s Hospice. As a consequence, they have gained a greater understanding of the specialist care St Ann’s Hospice provides.”
Schools taking part include:
Bramhall High School; Cheetham Community School; King David Junior School, Cheetham Hill; New Mills School Business & Enterprise College; Trinity CE High School, Hulme; Hursthead Junior School, Cheadle Hulme; Chorlton High School; St Anthony’s Catholic High School, Urmston; Priestnall High School, Stockport; William Hulme Grammar School, Manchester; Dukesgate Primary School, Little Hulton; St Patricks RC School, Eccles; Forest Park School, Sale; Cheadle Hulme School; Etchells Primary School, Cheadle; St Georges RC High School, Walkden; St Paul’s Primary School, Walkden; St James’ Catholic High School, Stockport; St Mary’s CE Primary School, Davyhulme; Walkden High School; Kingsway School, Cheadle; Bridgewater School, Worsley; Withington Girls School, Fallowfield; Hazel Grove High School; Manchester High School for Girls.
For further information: Rex Garratt, Communications Officer: Tel 0161 498
3628 Mobile 07870 581093 or email: rgarratt@sah.org.uk
June 18, 2007
Students from Walkden High School String Group entertained patients at St Ann’s Hospice in Little Hulton as part of their bid for the Young Citizen of the Year Award.
More than 25 schools from all over Manchester are in the running for the St Ann’s Hospice awards scheme aimed at encouraging the spirit of citizenship in young people. The awards will be presented at Manchester Conference Centre on July 3.
“This school has been totally committed to volunteering, raising awareness of the work of our Hospice and have raised more than £1,600 – they are great examples of young citizens,” said St Ann’s Hospice Fundraiser Wendy Bray.
Their music teacher Kimberly Graham said: “St Ann’s has always been a very special place for our School and I have been so proud of our pupils this year. As part of their work for the Young Citizen of the Year Awards, they have been quick to volunteer and fundraise and have done all they can to show themselves to be brilliant young citizens.”
June 13, 2007
Cancer patient Paul Bink’s wish for a day out at the seaside resort of Blackpool was brought true by staff at St Ann’s Hospice at Heald Green, where they specialise in caring for people with life-threatening illnesses.
“They told me it was just the right treatment for me,” said Paul, aged 60, from Partington, near Manchester. “I really fancied one last ride on the Big One rollercoaster at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, but I was content with a wheelchair ride along the Golden Mile instead.”
Paul, whose previous work as a glazier saw him fitting triple glazing to the Hospice wards to keep down the noise of low flying aircraft from the nearby airport, has always enjoyed weekend outings to the famous resort.
Staff Nurse Gill Houghton and Auxiliary Nurse Suzanne Wimpenney accompanied Paul in the Hospice ambulance for the hour long journey, with driver Gary Willans providing the pushing power for the wheelchair along the prom.
St Ann’s Inpatient Services Manager Sue Taylor said: “We were only too happy to help Paul realise his wish for one more day out in Blackpool. We were sure it would bring back a lot of pleasant memories for him. But as for a last ride on the Big One, we thought it would be best if we erred on the side of caution.”
June 11, 2007
Snooker champ Steve Davies has personally signed a pool cue donated to the Hospice at Little Hulton thanks to Paramount Windows, of Boothstown, which star the player promotes.
The pool table was won in a fundraising raffle by Duncan Bennett of VEKA plc in Burnley, and he kindly donated it to raise further funds for St Ann’s.
Community Fundraiser Margaret Beck said: “It was terrific having a star like Steve Davies raising funds for St Ann’s, and our thanks go out to Mr Bennett for so generously donating the table to raise even more funds for the Hospice.”
Media Contact: Rex Garratt, Communications Officer: Tel: 0161 498 3628 Mobile: 07870 581093 Email: rgarratt@sah.org.uk
June 11, 2007
June 24, 12 noon to 3pm: St Ann’s Hospice Garden Party, St Ann’s Road North, Heald Green for the launch of St Ann’s car raffle – the chance to win a new Hyundai Getz 5-door GSI hatchback worth more than £8,000.
For further information phone Sandra Monks at St Ann’s on 0161 498 3663 or email smonks@sah.org.uk
Media Contact: Rex Garratt, Communications Officer: Tel: 0161 498 3628 Mobile: 07870 581093 Email: rgarratt@sah.org.uk
June 4, 2007
Volunteers at St Ann’s Hospice in Little Hulton are getting backing from Worsley MP Barbara Keeley to mark National Volunteer Week starting today June 1 until June 7.
The Labour MP will meeting the team of volunteers when she visits the Hospice on Friday (June 8) at 10.30am.
“They are among nearly 600 volunteers who add cheer to the Hospice and whose contribution would be equivalent to about £250,000 a year if their work had to be paid for,” said Hospice Financial Director Liam McCarthy.
Among them are Margaret Magill and Doreen Smith pictured serving tea and coffee for patients on the wards at Little Hulton, while retired teacher Margaret Tomkinson, from Horwich, has been adding colourful flower power to the Hospice once a week for more than 24 years.
Meanwhile volunteers Jackie Springthorpe, Stella Heath and Gillian Braidwood are pictured serving up lunch for daycare patient Mrs Rose Booth.
Stella, from Walkden said: “I first started volunteering at the Hospice after my husband had cancer, and I really enjoy coming once a week to spend time with the patients in daycare.”
Volunteer receptionist Ann Gardner, from Worsley added: “I think the myth still exists that a hospice is a sad place to be, but the reality is just the opposite. The volunteers add a unique feeling of enjoyment and friendliness to the atmosphere of the place, from which I am sure the patients benefit.”
Ernest Worsley, Volunteer co-ordinator at Little Hulton, said: “We have more 270 volunteers at the hospice here, and new ones are always welcome.” As well as helping serve meals and drinks to patients on the wards, there are also volunteering opportunities at St Ann’s Hospice at Heald Green, again helping daycare patients, working in their charity shops, driving, gardening and helping with fundraising.
For information about volunteering at the Hospice phone St Ann’s on 0161
702 8181
