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Spring
2018
Edition 51
Hospice Celebrates International Women’s Day
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Hospice
News
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Regional
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Service News Service News
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Hospice Celebrates International Women’s Day Caring for Patients at Home
One of the Speaking of her role, Martina said “I to the in-patient unit at Hospice if
International Women’s Day is we celebrate each and every woman Area Hospice thanks everyone services the work within the specialist palliative symptoms become difficult to manage
celebrated on 8th March and is a at Hospice, our staff, volunteers, for their continued support over Hospice care multidisciplinary team in the at home or to offer respite for the
global day celebrating the social, patients and supporters.” the years. Majella Gollogly,
provides to Southern Trust and we aim to offer patient and those dear to them. I work
economic, cultural and political With a majority female workforce and Fundraising Manager said “Working
patients in a high standard of palliative care to hard to ensure patients are involved in
achievements of women. In honour management team, the Southern in our Hospice is a very humbling
the comfort those who are living with an illness their own care and always try to meet
of this day, we celebrate the strong Area Hospice Services are proud to experience; you are humbled by
women who work at Hospice and the positive comments from the of their own that is not curable. I work very closely their requests in relation to advance
showcase the achievements and hard home, is our with and offer specialist advice to care planning and decisions involving
provide our specialist services to work from their staff in order to run patients and relatives indicating how
patients and families living locally. appreciative they are of the services Community those providing general palliative their future care where possible”.
such a valuable and crucial service
we provide; humbled by the level Palliative Care care such as the district nurse and GP. The main aim of Hospice Community
Speaking to members of our Senior to patients and families across the
of care provided by our staff; and Nurse. At This also involves helping to present Palliative Care Visits is to provide and
Management Team at Hospice, led Southern Trust region.
humbled by the level of support and Hospice, our education and teaching sessions deliver a service right to the heart of
by our CEO, Liz Cuddy, we look at the Nursing Director, Carmel Campbell
roles of women in the organisation generosity we get from the Public. Community for general staff. I provide specialist the community where it is needed.
said “A strong woman is both soft and Palliative Care Nurse Specialist in advice on symptom management
and how the team collaborates Fundraising is a very challenging Referrals for our Community Nurse
powerful. Practical and spiritual, and
together each day. role, but also a very rewarding one. Armagh and Dungannon is such as pain management, nausea, come from GPs, district nurses,
that is how I look at all my nurses.”
I am honoured to be part of the Martina Duffy. Martina is a specially vomiting and breathlessness.” specialist nurses in the acute setting,
Liz said “It is a privilege to be a part Each department in Hospice has Fundraising, Shops and Lottery trained and dedicated nurse who She continued “I also offer support hospital consultants and specialist
of this dedicated and committed a number of females taking on a Teams, who together with a whole manages the care of patients who and advice to patients and their in-patient units. The Homecare
team at Hospice, the majority of huge variety of roles from providing host of volunteers help to raise the are living at home with life limiting families as they face a difficult time, Specialist Palliative Care Nurse works
whom are women, with many in direct care for patients to managing funds necessary to keep our Hospice illnesses. An important aspect of her this involves providing psychological, in the community from 9am to 5pm,
senior managerial roles. The caring finances, volunteers, fundraising providing the range of care and role is spending time with patients
environment we work in and our and much more. Maureen O’Hare, emotional, spiritual and financial Monday to Friday. Following a referral,
services that local patients and their and their families in their own
longstanding Hospice ethos make Support Services Manager spoke of support. This often requires referral to the Specialist Palliative Care Nurse will
families deserve. Without each of surroundings or care facility, providing
it such a wonderful place to work International Women’s Day saying other members of the Hospice team contact you to arrange a home visit.
these elements, we simply could not emotional and psychological support.
and an incredible team to be a part that “A woman is the full circle, within e.g. Social Worker, Physiotherapist, For further information please
operate, so thank you.” Martina has been nursing for 24 years
of. Since I took up my role as CEO, I her is the power to create, nurture and Occupational Therapist, the
If you would like to support your speak to your GP about a referral or
can’t begin to portray how uplifting transform, the women at Hospice are and took up her post with Southern Day Hospice Centre in Newry or
local Hospice on International contact our Hospice on
the Hospice actually is, the staff are truly amazing”. Area Hospice last year in April 2017. Dungannon, or indeed refer patients
Women’s Day, Text: (028) 3026 7711.
a credit to the organisation and its
With over 100 staff and close to
reputation for providing ‘Dignity in
400 volunteers, the Southern
SAHS25 £5 to 70070.
Care’. On International Women’s Day,
Bereavement Support
Drop in Service the opportunity to meet with other for carers in the Dungannon area
ing Staff Southern Area Hospice Services bereaved people in an informal for a monthly support/information
Housekeep Catering Staf
f
operate a drop in Bereavement setting providing peer support. The meeting via computer link up from
Support service which takes place on group also provides those who are the resource centre with other carers
the first Wednesday of each month bereaved with the opportunity to all over Northern Ireland.
between 6pm-8pm in the Day Care get some regular exercise and fresh
room at St John’s House, Courtenay air, which is of course very good for
Hill, Newry. The sessions are open general well-being and for mental
to anyone who has been bereaved and physical health. Please contact
due to a cancer, MS or MND related Fiona Robinson on 028 3025 1333
death. The aim of these sessions is to for further details.
help make the bereavement journey Dungannon Resource Centre
less painful by sharing thoughts Well done to the craft group at the
and feeling and helping participants Resource Centre in Dungannon who
to understand the bereavement raised £1,000 from the sales of their
process. Christmas crafts and rocking chair
Bereavement Walking Groups raffle. The group are now working on
The Hospice also organise their Easter crafts. If you are a Carer
Bereavement Walking Groups or have been bereaved, please drop
in Newry and Dungannon each in and meet everyone in this relaxed
Senior month. These facilitated walks environment. New members are very
g Staff Manag
and Nursin ement
Team aims to help bereaved people to welcome on a Tuesday morning from
Medical
combat loneliness and provides 10am-12noon. We are also looking
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Hospice News Recent Events
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Around Noon Sponsor Annual Gala Ball
Thank you to Newry Based Firm Around Noon who are Patricia Freeman, Dinner Dance Committee, Louise Young, Livingstone Tractor
the main event sponsor of this year’s Annual Hospice Gala Canal Court Hotel and Gareth Chambers, CEO
Ball which takes place on Friday 23rd March 2018 in the Around Noon. Run Success
Canal Court Hotel. The evening will commence with a Around Noon management and staff have also selected Over 730 Tractors descended upon
glittering drinks reception, followed by a sumptuous gala Southern Area Hospice to be their Charity of the Year for Armagh Business Park on Saturday
dinner, a live auction with an array of must have items on 2017/2018. Pictured is staff member Gary Skirmantas 30th December 2017 for the Annual
offer and a fabulous raffle. On the night, guests will be being welcomed back to Around Noon Head Office in Livingstone Christmas Tractor Run.
entertained on arrival with live music by Bill Finnegan from Newry following a 65mile cycle from the Around Noon Southern Area Hospice Services would
the Saxophone Lounge with after dinner music by the Dublin Depot to their Head Office in Newry. Gary raised sincerely like to thank the Livingstone
‘The Motown Sensations’ to dance the night. £676 to date from the cycle which will go towards the Family and all their volunteers and
For more information on the Annual Gala Ball or to book company’s overall total charity of the year total. Well done supporters for all their hard work and
a table please contact Grainne Mulgrew at Southern Gary! efforts in organising this event. This is
Area Hospice Services on 028 3025 1333 or by email at the sixth year the event has taken place
mulgrewg@southernareahospiceservices.org Tickets are and it truly is going from strength to
also available from SAHS reception or from members of strength every year with this year seeing
the Hospice Dance Committee. the highest number of tractors attending
Photographed at the launch of the event from left to right to date.
are: Geraldine Loughran, Chairperson of the Dinner Dance
Committee, Grainne Mulgrew, Southern Area Hospice,
At the time of going to press a wonderful total of £57,000 (including gift aid) had been raised which will be split
between Southern Area Hospice and Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice. A fantastic amount which will help
Southern Area Hospice Services to continue their work in the local area providing care and support to local people
who are living with Cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, such as Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neurone Disease.
Hospice Lends their Support to World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day took
place on 4th February,
nurses, physiotherapists, chaplains, social workers
and complementary therapists. The team work closely
Bling Bingo
a day when the world together through careful assessment and care delivery Bling Bingo had another successful year with over 150
unites under a single to help patients, their families and friends, at a time when ladies in attendance. Thank you to everyone who made
theme to highlight the they most need it. the event such a success. The fashion was ‘on point’ and
on-going fight against we look forward to welcoming everyone again on Sunday
The Day Hospice units at Southern Area Hospice offer
cancer. This year, 18th November 2018 – watch this space!
respite and support to patients daily. Victoria Black,
Southern Area Hospice Day Hospice Sister in Newry said “At the Day Hospice, we
Services continue to aim as a team to focus on enhancing our patient’s quality
support people diagnosed with Cancer to ‘live each day’. of life. Within our friendly and relaxed environment
This year’s theme ‘We Can, I Can’ explores how everyone we respond to the physical, psychological, social and
can do their part to help those with cancer. spiritual needs of patients, providing the best quality of
Our Hospice provides specialist palliative care for people care for everyone coping with a life limiting illness.”
across the Southern Health Trust region suffering from One patient who attends the Newry Day Hospice Unit
Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis, Motor Neurone Disease and said “This place is an absolute Godsend. The staff and
AIDS. They also provide ongoing support for the families volunteers are amazing, loving, caring and talented
and friends of patients in their time of need. angels in disguise. Each day there is fun and therapy
Services include a 12 bed Inpatient Unit, Day Hospice with such brilliant interaction between everyone. I really
Units in Dungannon and Newry, Outpatient Clinics miss the Day Hospice on days when I am unable to
in Dungannon, Newry and Craigavon, Palliative Care attend. It really brightens up my week and I love visiting”.
Teams in Daisy Hill Hospital and Craigavon Area Hospital, Our local Hospice supported World Cancer Day by
Homecare Nurse in Armagh and Dungannon districts, helping to raise awareness about what Hospice can do
Bereavement Support Services, Community Liaison to help; and to share the wide range of services available
Sister, Donaldson Counselling & Therapy Centre and a to people locally. The Hospice aims to provide a better
Hospice Information & Resource Centre in Dungannon. quality of life for people living with cancer and help
The patients admitted to our Hospice require specialised people to ‘Live with their Diagnosis’.
treatment for complex problems such as pain, symptom For more information or to speak to us in private,
control or to address other needs. Care is provided by a telephone (028) 3026 7711.
multi-disciplinary specialist team consisting of doctors,
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Corporate News Corporate News
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Hamilton Hardware ITS Charity of the Year Sainsbury’s Love Awards
Tree of Remembrance In December last year Thank you to Sainsbury’s
in Newry and Dungannon
KN Network Services
we were delighted to
Fiona Stephens, Corporate receive £1,098.50 from who had chose the
Hospice as their Charity
in Dungannon
Fundraiser, Southern Area ITS after having chosen
of the Year in both stores. A huge thank you to KN Network
Hospice Services receives a us as Charity of the Year.
Pictured at their store Services, Dungannon, for their
cheque for £970 raised through Pictured l-r are Colette
Love Awards in Belfast are kind donation over the festive
a tree of remembrance organised Toman, Louise McClean,
Sainsbury’s staff Rhiannon period. Pictured are all the staff at
by Julie-Anne Baird. The Fiona Stephens (SAHS),
Loch, Orlaith McMahon, Shauna Luckie, David Carson, their Dungannon Offices and Sean
beautiful tree in the shop window Laura Corr, Ciara Judge and Molly Bibb.
Fiona Stephens (SAHS) and Damien Corcoran. O’Hare, Corporate Fundraiser for the
is adorned with decorations
South Tyrone and Armagh area.
each in memory of a local person during November
and December. A massive thank you to everyone who MJM Group Raise KN Network Services were very kind to make this
supported this appeal and gave so generously. Armagh & Dungannon donation to us having chosen us as their charity of
£21,500 for Hospice the year for 2017. We thank the entire team for their
Royal Mail Newry win After a year of dedicated fundraising MJM Group at
Charity of the Year for
support and wish the business a fantastic 2018.
Carnbane in Newry have raised £21,500 for Southern Contact Sean to see how your business can get
Hospice Accumulator Area Hospice. Hashtag Coffee involved in supporting us in 2018 on
Challenge Fiona
Stephens,
Dungannons freshest coffee shop, Hashtag Coffee,
ohares@southernareahospiceservices.org or
(028) 3025 1333.
Sponsored by Judith McMahon of Pat’s Chippy, the 3rd have chosen the Hospice as their Charity of the Year
year of the Hospice Accumulator Challenge saw Royal
Southern
Area
for 2018. Lap the Lough
Mail take the trophy for 1st place with a total of £2,200 Hospice was Owner Victor Fernandes has said that he has chosen Have you an avid Cyclist in
raised. on hand to the Southern Area Hospice as their charity of the year your office? Fancy taking
Each business taking part receive the as he wished to give back to the local community in up a challenge for 2018?
receives £50 to start off cheque from the best possible way for all their loyal custom over Why not sign up to the
their fundraising, thanks MJM CEO, the last year of business. 2018 Lap the Lough and
to the sponsor. In second Gary Annett. “We look forward to supporting the local Hospice raise some funds for the
and third place were over the next year in a number of events and Southern Area Hospice at
Speaking
Royal Mail Craigavon and initiatives, the Hospice do fantastic work in the same time.
on behalf of the Hospice, Fiona said : “We are delighted
Halifax Newry.To find out to receive this amazing sum of money. MJM Group staff Dungannon and South Tyrone, helping those in need Pictured at the start line in Dungannon are Business
about taking part in this year’s Accumulator Challenge, really embraced fundraising activities by organising and we feel it is only right that we use our business to owners Malachy Mallon (The Dolphin Takeaway) and
contact Fiona Stephens on 028 3025 1333 or email events such as a Lip Sync Battle in Bellini’s, Lap of the support them in their work.” Robert Hazleton (Hazleton Motors, Dungannon).
stephensf@southernareahospiceservices.org Lough Cycle, a Zipline across the Lagan, raffles, coffee If your business can support us or would like to chat To sign up contact Sean O’Hare on (028) 3025 1333
Pictured are Back row l-r Majella Gollogly (SAHS), mornings etc. It is a tremendous effort and is a great about how you can get involved please contact Sean or ohares@southernareahospiceservices.org
Tom McAvoy (The Milestone), Christine Mucha and example of what businesses can do when they focus on O’Hare on ohares@southernareahospiceservices.org
Margaret Thompson (Sodexo), Bernadette Cunningham
(Cunninghams Butchers Kilkeel), Ann McAvoy
charitable fundraising.” or (028) 3025 1333. Haughey Recruitment
Through the fund-raising efforts MJM Group employees
(The Milestone) and James Cunningham (Cunningham’s
Butchers). Front row (l-r) Fiona Stephens (SAHS), Regina
raised £10,750 which the company generously matched Corporate Golf Classic join 500 Club
to bring the total to £21,500.
Quigley (Halifax Newry), Gerry Brady (Royal Mail Newry)
and Judith McMahon (Proprietor – Pat’s Chippy). If your workplace would like to become a charity Partner Dungannon Golf Course Pictured are Garrett
and Pauline Haughey
in 2018, contact Fiona Stephens on (028) 3025 1333. Join us on the 27th April at Dungannon Golf Course from Haughey
Not in picture, Younique Newry, Amey & Royal Mail. Recruitment in
for the 1st Annual Golf Classic.
Dungannon who are
Call to Businesses to Businesses from all across the South Tyrone
and Armagh area will converge on the majestic
one of the first Tyrone
businesses to join our
join our 500 Club Dungannon Golf Course for a great day of golfing.
This event will allow you to network and relax while
Hospice 500 Club. Our
Southern Area Hospice is asking the Business Community to 500 Club aims to get
supporting your local Hospice. 500 businesses to donate £100 – in doing so, this will
support its 500 Club, A membership fee of £100 will help us
to continue to care for local patients and their families. Help For more information contact Corporate Fundraiser raise £50,000 for Hospice. For more information or to
reach our target to get 500 businesses signing up. Sean O’Hare on (028) 3025 1333 or sign up, contact our Corporate Fundraiser in Armagh
For more information contact our Corporate Fundraiser ohares@southernareahospiceservices.org and Dungannon, Sean O’Hare on (028) 302 51333 or
Fiona Stephens on (028) 3025 1333 or email email ohares@southernareahospiceservices.org
stephensf@southernareahospiceservices.org
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Regional News Regional News
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Armagh and Dungannon News Bessbrook District
Banbridge, Lurgan, Portadown Good Luck guys on
Vintage Tractor
shedding pounds for the
Derryhennett Club
Hospice and if anyone
Vintage Club else is interested in taking The Bessbrook District
Dromore
Southern Area Hospice on the challenge, please Vintage Tractor Club
Services were delighted
Cathedral Sit contact Tania in the had another remarkable
to receive a wonderful Out Fundraising Team year as they continue
donation of £3,000 from Rev. Geoff Wilson on (028) 3025 1333. to support the Hospice through their shared interest
Derryhennett Vintage from Dromore in Vintage Tractors. This year they raised an incredible
Club which they raised through their activities in 2017. Cathedral presents £18,913.54 through a series of tractor runs, a threshing
Sincere thanks to all involved. The club has decided to Tania Bailie Regional
Host a Coffee Morning in 2018 day and a raffle for a lawnmower and a holiday. Superb
support the Hospice once again in 2018 with the main Marketing Officer with a cheque for £1,300 from We are delighted to announce that last year our efforts from these men once again.
event being their Annual Road Run which takes place on proceeds from a sit out in Dromore and a choir Annual Coffee Morning Campaign raised an amazing Mourne Support Group
Saturday 1st September 2018. service held in December 2017. Thank you all for £70,000! Thank you sincerely to everyone who
supporting Rev. Wilson, we really appreciate it. hosted a Coffee Morning or supported one. This The Mourne Support Group present James McCaffrey
Vincent celebrates from the Southern Area Hospice with a fantastic cheque
year we are
100th Birthday and Blackskull Band of £30,000 raised in 2017 through fundraisers such
planning to
makes donation to Donation run the Coffee as coffee mornings,
Hospice Marian Quinn, Campaign garden tea parties, bag
from Thursday packs, raffles and much
Thank you to 100 year Hospice Volunteer
13th to more. The ladies also
old Vincent McKeever receives a cheque
Saturday 15th co-ordinate the Church
who recently presented from members of
September collections in the area and
a cheque for £2,103.52. Vincent, who is from Loughgall, the Blackskull Band
or you can act as ambassadors for
celebrated his Hundredth Birthday in December and held who raised £1,000 from donations made by family &
simply chose a the Hospice with cheque
a party with his family and friends to celebrate. He asked friends. Well done everyone.
date that suits you. If you want to take part this year, presentations. The group meet once a month in Kilkeel
for donations to the Hospice in lieu of gifts and raised this Voices for to discuss fundraising ideas and co-ordinate fundraisers
wonderful sum. please contact Tania Bailie on (028) 3025 1333 for
Hospice your free Coffee Pack. for Southern Area Hospice and they are always keen
Vincent is pictured along with his daughter, Campaign on having new helpers. They are a great bunch and
Rosemary Gribben who is also a dedicated Hospice their enthusiasm for fundraising for our local Hospice is
December was the
volunteer and Anne Mac Oscar, Regional Marketing Officer, month again that Newry and Mourne superb.
Southern Area Hospice who accepted the cheque. Geraldine & Friends
brought local schools John Dalzell
Everyone at Southern Area Hospice Services would and community 26th Annual Well done to Geraldine & Friends who presented James
sincerely like to congratulate Vincent and wish him well choirs to Tesco Extra
on this magnificent milestone and thank him sincerely for Craigavon to celebrate our ‘Voices for Hospice
Sit Out McCaffrey, Southern Area Hospice Services, with a
fantastic cheque of £4,800 raised through a series of
this very kind gesture to the Hospice. Campaign’ and what a success it was bringing the John, a very events this year including a Pyjama Flag Day, a jumble
Hospice Does Strictly – Country Style! Christmas spirit to everyone. This year we were notable and sale and a raffle. The amount is very much appreciated
delighted to have on board our main sponsor Ulster treasured volunteer and will go a long way to help with the continuation of
Southern Area Hospice Carpets who helped us raise an amazing £2,921.52. had suggested
Services would sincerely the provision of services locally by the hospice. Great
We could not have done this without the support of that he would retire work team and thank you for your continued support for
like to thank all those who Andy White, Community Champion for Tesco and from the Sit Out
supported their ‘Hospice Southern Area Hospice.
the wonderful schools and community choirs who in 2016, his 25th year. However when Christmas came
Does Strictly – Country very graciously gave up their time to entertain us! around he decided otherwise stating that he would Newry City
Style’ event which took continue his work for the Hospice for as long as he is fit Support Hospice
place in the Armagh City Lose Pounds to Gain Pounds
to do so. 2017 saw his 26th sit out with a fantastic total of
Hotel on Saturday 11th Campaign We are delighted that
£70,000. Well done John, you are amazing!
November 2017. The event passed off very successfully with Newry City have chosen
Harold Beck , Osmond Gurgan
a great night of entertainment and over £30,000 raised for & Damian Smyth decided to
Gina’s cottage us as their charity partner
Southern Area Hospice Services. and we look forward to
kick start the New Year by losing Gina’s cottage was back this year in Saval in its 7th
working with them this
‘Hospice Does Strictly – Country Style’ would not have been pounds to gain pounds for the year of operation. Jim Boyd and Family run the Santa’s
coming year. We are truly
possible without the wonderful team of dancers who took SAHS. With the help & support of cottage in memory of his wife and their mother,
grateful that the Hospice logo is now featuring on the
part – sincere thanks to them for all their efforts with both Stephen Black from Warehouse Gina and the cottage to date has raised over £60,000
shirts as it raises awareness of our services and is great
training and fundraising. Some of them are pictured recently Gym Portadown & Ronan & Conor from Clarkes for the Southern Area Hospice. Great work once again
exposure for us as a charity. Thank you to the club and
presenting the cheque to Anne Mac Oscar of Southern Fitness Armagh they designed a fitness programme and a truly spectacular experience for families whilst
best wishes throughout the season.
Area Hospice Services. Also pictured is Kieran McAnallen of and diet plan for the men for the next 20 weeks. supporting the local Hospice.
Armagh City Hotel who hosted and supported the event.
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Schools Community News
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Schools Supporting Hospice
Schools play a vital part in our fundraising efforts throughout the year and we would like to thank all the Staff and
Students who have supported us so far, and those who are currently working with us. If your School wish to take part in
any fundraising activities, please contact Sean O’Hare on (028) 3025 1333 or ohares@southernareahospiceservices.org
St Patricks College, Banbridge Mullaglass Primary School Kilbroney Integrated Primary School
Walk of Life
On Saturday 25th November family and friends of the provided by the Whistledown Hotel and there was a
late Paul ‘Beany’ Murphy gathered in his memory for the huge range of fantastic raffle and auction prizes which
‘Walk of Life, Mourne Challenge’ which was organised were very generously sponsored by local businesses and
by Gerry Carey and friends. Beany sadly passed away in friends – it was a brilliant night. With over £28,000 being
September 2017 aged 48, following a short battle with raised from both events the group would like to extend
cancer. Over 150 family and friends braved the winter a massive thank you to everyone who participated in the
The Royal School Playgroup, Armagh St Patricks High School, Keady St Josephs and St James Primary School elements to walk 8 miles over the Mournes from Hen walk, donated money, sponsored prizes and joined them
and Poyntzpass Primary School.
Mountain in Hilltown onwards to Atticall. The fundraising at the Whistledown in order to raise this amazing amount
continued into the evening with a ‘Celebration of for Southern Area Hospice Services. The support from
Life’ event at The Whistledown Hotel, Warrenpoint. the local community was overwhelming and a fantastic
With music from the Back Bone Blues Band, food was tribute to a true gentleman.
Southern Regional College Charity of the Year
Southern Regional College has announced details of
four charities that the staff and students will partner
Sean O’Hare, Schools Fundraiser with the Hospice said
“We are thrilled to have been chosen by the College
Kevin Heaney Valley
with to raise funds and support events in the wider
community.
and look forward to working closely with them to help
raise vital funds for the Hospice”
Memorial Dog
The Charities chosen are, The Kevin Bell Repatriation If your School or College would like to get involved in Christmas Grooming
Trust, The Southern Area Hospice, Action Mental Health any fundraising activity contact Sean on (028) 3025
and Cancer Focus. 1333 or ohares@southernareahospice.org Classic Raffle
The charities were chosen through a cross campus poll Pictured is Sean McCracken Thank you to
with staff and students. and Francie Craven Tracy Carvill of Valley
Mr. Raymond Sloan, Director of Client Services at presenting a cheque for £1,245 to Denise Doyle, View Dog Grooming,
Southern Regional College, said; Community Fundraising Officer of Southern Area Mayobridge who
Hospice Services proceeds of the 14th Annual presented a cheque
“We are delighted to announce this partnership and
Kevin Heaney Memorial Christmas Classic. The for £626 to
to be involved in supporting the valuable work of
guys would like to thank everyone who took part, Denise Doyle of
the Hospice and the chosen charities. The staff and
everyone who helped on the day and all the sponsors Southern Area Hospice Services, proceeds of their
students at Southern Regional College are looking
of the prizes and spot prizes. This event continues to Christmas Hamper raffle. Tracy would like to thank all of
forward to working together to raise funding and
grow and the guys are truly grateful for everyone’s her customers for their support with this raffle, in order to
awareness of the projects that these charities support.”
continued support. This event has raised over £20,000 raise this fantastic amount for her local Hospice.
for the Southern Area Hospice Services since 2005
and we are so grateful for this continued support.
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News & Shops News
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Dress for Less at our Hospice Shops Lurgan Support Group in 18th year supporting Hospice
On the High Street What another fantastic year for Deirdre Breen and the Lurgan
Support Group raising £44,737 which brings their overall
Kick start your spring in style and add excitement to your fundraising total to £601,128 To celebrate this amazing
existing wardrobe by visiting one of our Shops. We have achievement the group along with Hospice staff were invited
a number of designer names on offer and you are sure to by the Lord Mayor Gareth Wilson of Armagh City, Banbridge
pick up a bargain or two. and Craigavon Borough Council to a reception in Armagh
Each shop has new stock arriving daily within Newry, Palace Stables.
Banbridge and Rathfriland; our shops are always
seeking donations. Each bag of clothes donated has the Over the last 17 years the group have run various fundraising
potential to raise £25 towards hospice care. events; coffee mornings, beauty nights, musical evenings and
poetry nights. They would also play an active part in supporting
eBay other members of the community in their fundraising events for
Why not check out some of our stock on our eBay page. the Hospice.
Stock changes weekly so make sure to look up our page
regularly as you can always pick up a bargain. http:// Deirdre and her support group were invited to President
www.ebay.co.uk/usr/southernareahospice McAleese’s Garden Party in 2010 and four years ago Deirdre was awarded the BEM for services to the community, for
the large part she played in organising fundraising events for the hospice in Lurgan library where she manages. She
Could you volunteer? was then invited to Hillsborough to be awarded her medal and the following year attended Buckingham Palace for
Our shops are currently seeking volunteers to help out the Royal Garden Party.
for a couple of hours a week. We rely heavily on the
generosity of our volunteers, who are key members of Well done ladies you are all truly inspirational and we wish you every success for 2018 and thank you for your
the team in all of our shops. There are a number of roles continued support.
suited to everyone, including sorting out the donations,
creating displays for the windows, managing the tills
and many more. For more information contact Rosie or
Andrea on (028) 3026 7711 .
WIN a brand new Hyudai i10 for £1
Southern Area Hospice Services are delighted to announce email macoscara@southernareahospiceservices.org
the launch of our brand new car raffle, in association with for more information.
Saltmarine and the Oaks Centre in Dungannon. Tickets
will go on sale in the Oaks Centre on Monday 12th March
2018. Pictured helping to launch the campaign are:
Michael Salt of Saltmarine and Anne Mac Oscar, Regional
Marketing Officer for Southern Area Hospice Services
Tickets are only £1 so be sure to pop along to the Oaks
Centre and get yours to be in with a chance of winning.
The car will also visit various other venues and events
throughout the Armagh and Dungannon region before the
end of June when the draw takes place so be sure to keep
an eye open for it.
If you could volunteer to help us sell tickets for the raffle or
if you have a business or upcoming event where we could
sell the tickets, please contact Anne on (028) 30251333 or
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Upcoming Events Lottery News
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A Little Means Alotto Nothing but the Best
19th Annual Hospice Ladies’ Luncheon With the Hospice Lottery, the opportunity to win, together with the knowledge for Hospice Lottery
that you’re raising funds for your local Hospice services in Armagh, Down and
WIN UP TO £5,000
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Thursday 17th May 2018
2017 was one of the ‘Best’ years
Canal Court Hotel Tyrone, makes it a ‘Win Win’ situation. If you or someone you know would like to for the Hospice Lottery Draw.
Sponsored by the Canal Court Hotel & Spa sign up, fill in the membership form below and return.
19th – 27th October 2019 In September, we welcomed
Ulster and Ireland Rugby
star, Rory Best, to Southern
Area Hospice as he and our
&
wonderful staff Nurses Lillian
Tinnelly and Joanne Mc Cann
became ambassadors for our
Lottery Draw. Upon his visit,
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Sign up to trek from Siem Reap to the upper plain of Kulen Mountain and on to
Rory said he has always been
our finish point at Angkor Wat to help raise funds for your local Hospice!
Commencing at 12 noon with Drinks Reception
aware of Hospice but over the
For more information:
Tel: Anne or James on 028 30251333 Guest Speaker: Dearbhail McDonald past few years he has gained
Email: macoscara@southernareahospiceservices.org
mccaffreyj@southernareahospiceservices.org
Tickets £25 a real appreciation for the
www.southernareahospiceservices.org Email: stephensf@southernareahospiceservices.org care the staff provide and how
necessary fundraising is. He
said “I am delighted to be able
If you would like to pay by standing order tick the box to help spread the message
and would encourage people
to get in touch with the Hospice
WIN UP TO £5,000 Fundraising Department and
sign up to the lottery”.
A massive thank you to Rory,
Lillian and Joanne for their
continued help and support with
our Lottery Draw.
WIN UP TO £5,000
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Upcoming Events
Dignity in Caring
Sunday 27th May
Events Diary
Newry Marathon
Sunday 3rd June
rathon, Dublin
VHI Women’s Mini Ma
January -June Sunday 24th June
unds Challenge
Lose Pounds to Gain Po Abseil down Belfast Ca
stle
ry
Sunday 25th Februa 4th – 12th August
Tokyo Marat ho n
Camino de Santiago
Friday 23rd March Sunday 19th August
l Court Hotel & Spa
Annual Gala Ball, Cana Zipline across the River
Lagan
Monday 16th April Sunday 9th Septem
ber
Boston Marathon Ru n Ha lf Ma rathon
Great North
Saturday 21st April tu rd ay 15th September
Lagan Thursday 13th – Sa
Zipline across the River Coffee Morning Camp
aign
Sunday 22nd April Sunday 16th Septem
ber
London Marathon Berlin Marathon
Sunday 22nd April ember
Sat 29th & 30th Sept
Annual Towpath Walk Autumn Wa lk
er
Friday 27th April e Saturday 6th Octob
Dungannon Golf Cours
Corporate Golf Classic, Mi dn igh t Wa lk
Saturday 28th April Sunday 7th October
Westport Co Mayo Chicago Marathon
Croagh Patrick Climb,
Monday 7th May Sunday 28th October
Belfast Marathon Dublin Marathon
er
Thursday 17th May & Spa Sunday 4th Novemb
on, Canal Court Hotel n
Annual Ladies Lunche New York Marat ho
ay 20th May Sunday18th Novemb
er
Saturday 19th & Sund
Skydive for the Hospice Bling Bingo
26th May -2nd June
Camino de Santiago
Happy Mother’s Day
This Mother’s Day 11th March, you can give a gift that
counts. Wish all the Mums, Grandmothers, or special
people in your lives with a Hospice Mother’s Day Gift
Certificate. Make a donation of your choosing to the
Southern Area Hospice and in return receive one of
our very special Hospice Mother’s Day Gift Certificates
(choose from 2 designs). By purchasing our Gift
Certificates your support will continue to help us provide
much needed care for patients and their families this
year.
To purchase contact Amy on (028) 302 51333 or email at
henshawa@southernareahospiceservices.org or
alternatively pick up one at Hospice Main Reception at St
John’s House Courtenay Hill, Newry. (Minimum Donation £5)
Southern Area Hospice Services is a registered charity in N. Ireland, No: NIC101906 and registered with HMRC, No. XN47329/2.
Is a company limited by guarantee in N. Ireland, No: NI038737. Registered Office is St. Johns House, Courtenay Hill, Newry, BT34 2EB
Thank you for your continued support which is vital to the work we do. We respect your privacy and would assure you that SAHS fully complies
with UK Data Protection Act (1998). We also do not sell or swap details with any third parties.
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