What's on Diary

Supper, Dance and Auction, Nicholforest(Fri, 17/09/2010)
Reg Vardy Concert(Sun, 19/09/2010)
Genevieve Ladies Fashion Event - SOLD OUT!(Thu, 30/09/2010)
Shepherds Inn Charity Night(Sat, 02/10/2010)
Dress to Impress Casino Night(Fri, 22/10/2010)
Coffee and Soup Lunch(Sat, 30/10/2010)

Latest News

Silloth Golfers raise £6000
Date:
10/08/2010
Our second golf day of the Summer has raised a fantastic £6000 for the charity. Golf enthusiasts flocked to Silloth Golf Club on Wednesday to play a round at a reduced price of £25 per couple. Funds were raised through entry fees, corporate sponsorship and a Silent Auction, with prizes generously donated by local businesses.
Thank you to all the golfers, sponsors, supporters and organisers and Silloth Golf Club.
Appleby Golf Day Success
Date:
29/07/2010
The Appleby Golf Day took place on Friday and has raised an amazing £2482.00 for Hospice at Home. The annual event, organised by Volunteer Fundraiser Jackie Lambert, saw 111 entries this year, including 12 junior competitors. The winning golfers received numerous prizes that were generously donated by local businesses and a fantastic raffle with more prizes generated more funds for the charity.
Our thanks go to everyone who entered the competition, Appleby Golf Club, all the sponsors and supporters of the day and Jackie for organising such a successful event.
County Show Collections
Date:
26/07/2010
Cumbrians showed their amazing generosity over the past two weekends by donating nearly £1100 at the Penrith and Cumberland County Shows. Volunteers collected for 2 hours at the end of each show and were fantastically supported by members of the public. Our thanks go to the Show Committees, our volunteers, and everyone who donated.
DVD
Date:
08/07/2010
You can now view our updated DVD about the work of Hospice at Home. Click on the 'about us' button above and follow the link.
Our thanks go to Simon Crouch for his work on this DVD.

Challenge Events 2010

Throughout the summer several Hospice at Home supporters are pushing themselves to the limit - and raising much needed funds along the way.

Michael Cowen, a farmer from East Curthwaite is taking his motorbike along the Silk Road route from London to Bejing. He will be driving along the 10,500 mile route on his BMW 1200GS and at the same time raising money for Hospice at Home. You can read about Michael’s challenge here and also follow his progress by looking at his blog

You can also sponsor Michael by clicking here

Michael Cowen

Jackie Jackson is embarking on an incredible charity ride in September 2010. Jackie will be cycling 1,000 miles+ on her challenging Lands End to John O’Groats route and is hoping to raise vital funds for 3 local charities - Eden Valley Hospice, Macmillan and Hospice at Home.

Jackie has set up an online fundraising page here and asks supporters "to wish me luck, and a tail wind!"

Amy Burgess is taking part in the 'Run to the Beat' - London's Music Half Marathon - on 26th September 2010. Amy is supporting Hospice at Home due to the care received by her family following her Granda's illness in 2001. To read Amy's story and support her fundraising please have a look at her justgiving page

Stuart Stokell and Joanne King jumped out of a plane in aid of Hospice at Home on 4th July as they undertake a parachute jump over County Durham. They have started a fabulous video diary telling us why they are doing this crazy feat, to view it click here

Richard Kealey, Nick Kealey and Clive Lomas will be walking /climbing all the 24 fells detailed in Wainwright's Guide for the Northern Fells in 24 hours. This will entail walking a distance of 42 miles and climbing 14,000 feet.

If you fancy doing a Challenge Event in aid of Hospice at Home we want to hear from you! We can help with sponsorship forms, information packs, justgiving pages and press coverage, so call us 01768 210719 with your ideas. Good luck to all our supporters who are challenging themselves this year in aid of the charity and remember to take lots of photos!