SPRING 2023 ESHOT FOR COMMUNITY MAGS
Sparkle at this year’s Star Shine Night Walk!
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s flagship event Star Shine Night Walk is back again! Join in and make the streets of Cambridge glow green on Saturday 13 May.
The 10km fundraising walk has long held a special place in the local community’s heart, with many returning year after year to walk in memory of loved ones.
Starting and finishing at the Cambridge Rugby Union Football Club, in Grantchester
Road, walkers can look forward to a celebratory and uplifting atmosphere during this accessible route around Cambridge.
Registration opens in March at arhc.org.uk/ssnw – where you can also sign up to volunteer to make the iconic event a sparkling success.
Please donate unwanted toiletries for patients
It’s the little homely touches that can mean so much for patients and their families cared for by Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. Each year supporters gift unwanted toiletries for people staying on the Inpatient Unit to use. If you have any unopened (unisex) toiletries such as deodorant, shower gel, soap, dental products etc they can be dropped off at the Hospice in Shelford Bottom between 9am-5pm Monday to Friday. Thank you in advance.
New drop off point for ink cartridges
Looking for somewhere to drop off your used printer ink cartridges? Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is now collecting these. Not only is it the green thing to do, each cartridge recycled raises funds for the Charity! Please drop them off at the main reception of the Hospice at Shelford Bottom anytime between 9am – 4pm, seven days a week. You could combine it with a morning coffee, lunch or afternoon tea and homemade cake in the light and airy Bistro, which is open to all. https://www.arhc.org.uk/open-to-all/the-bistro/
Award for nurse’s ‘exceptional care’
“Many thanks for your kind support and
all you have done to make my life easier
and more positive.”
This is just one of many compliments from patients
and their families for nurse Faith Macrow at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity. Faith received a Cavell Trust Star Award, which
recognises nursing and healthcare staff nationally
who show exceptional care to their colleagues, patients or patients’ families.
Faith has had several nursing roles at Arthur Rank Hospice Charity and is currently Life Celebration and Creative Activities Coordinator, encouraging patients to talk about their lives and leave something which celebrates life moments,
for family or loved ones.
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Katie Williams, explains more about why Faith was nominated:
“Faith has a breadth of experience. With wisdom and her quirky sense of humour, she builds rapport with patients, puts them at ease and helps them
consider their care choices. She champions inclusivity, often working with patients who have multiple health issues, mental health difficulties or challenging personal circumstances. She is always very supportive of her colleagues.”
Faith received the award during a team meeting and was keen to show it to the patients at the Living Well Service.
She said: “I was so touched. I have learned so much from patients and families in every area of my work”.
To Sponsor a Nurse please visit arhc.org.uk/sponsor-a-nurse or call 01223 675888.
Become a shop volunteer
If you are looking to give back whilst learning new skills in the company of amazing people, then your local Arthur Rank Charity Shop or Retail Hub in Sawston would love to hear from you. Please see arhc.org.uk/volunteer
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s chaplain retires
After ten years with Arthur Rank Hospice Charity, chaplain Revd. Keith Morrison has retired.
Keith was ordained an Anglican priest in 2002 and previously worked as a chaplain in bereavement follow-up at Addenbrooke’s Hospital before joining the Charity in February 2013.
He said: “It has been my privilege, along with my colleagues, to provide holistic care for our patients and their families, meeting their spiritual, psychological or social needs if they have them. We have a number of volunteers whose support in this work has been invaluable.
“I have had many transformative conversations over the years with
patients who have found the reassurance they needed and died
a peaceful death as a consequence. For me that has brought the greatest
fulfilment in my work.
I have also been able to support some of their families at that time and also
following the patient’s death, perhaps conducting the funeral or offering bereavement support. I have visited patients in their homes, on their ‘turf’
which I find often helps a deeper conversation, and facilitated
many discussion sessions (called ‘Blether’) in the Living Well Service
and even more times of reflection for those that want it.
Keith was instrumental in organising and leading the Charity’s annual Light up a Life events every December.
He added: “I have loved this work, but decided after ten years it was time to stop and for someone else to carry on. I hope and pray they find it as fulfilling as I have and that even more patients, families and staff find he comfort and support they need as
a result. “
Help us reach our 300-team target for Chariots of Fire
One of Cambridgeshire’s largest charity events, Chariots of Fire, takes place on
Sunday 19 March. More than 260 teams have already signed up and
there is still time to get involved and help us reach our 300-team target.
Arthur Rank Hospice Charity is the event organiser HCR Hewitsons Charitable Trust’s chosen partner. The event is set to raise £71,000 to help fund the expansion of their Charity shops.
Donna Talbot, the Charity’s Communications and Income Generation Director, said: “Each team is doing so much more than helping us to reach our ambitious fundraising target. They are ensuring we can generate money at the till of a new shop whilst doing something great for our environment by recycling pre-loved items, providing volunteering opportunities and creating new jobs. We’re incredibly grateful to all those joining us on 19 March.”
To enter a team, visit chariots-of-fire.co.uk before 5pm on 15 March
If you don’t wish to enter, but would like to get involved, please come and watch the race and visit our pop up shop or visit the Arthur Rank Hospice Charity’s JustGiving
page justgiving.com/campaign/ chariotsoffire2022
Reaching our destination
Do you travel by taxi? If you booked with Panther Taxis’ app and paid by card last year there’s a good chance you helped raise more than £26,000 for Arthur Rank Hospice Charity! Thank you to passengers and the Panther Taxis team who supported this Charity of the Year scheme.