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                            Autumn & Winter 2018
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In this issue...
Spread the Word                 Kirkwood Stories
Find out how you can help       We make a real difference for
Kirkwood to reach more          people affected by life limiting
people who need support.        illnesses. Read their stories.
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Help us ‘Spread the Word’!
Welcome to our Autumn & Winter Newsletter. It’s been a while since I have
written a piece for this magazine! I want to take this opportunity to update you
about our future plans and ask for your help in shaping the future of Kirkwood.

It was a privilege for me to          confusion about the services                              Michael Crowther
be a part of Kirkwood’s 30th          Kirkwood provides, who we are                              Chief Executive
Anniversary celebrations last year.   here for and when people can
As well as looking back at our        access our care and support. We           We have now published our
achievements and celebrating          also learnt that this confusion       vision and ambitions and we’ve
the amazing contribution of           is not just amongst the general       used these messages to create a
our local community, it was           public, but many of our               manifesto. It’s called ‘Spread the
important to use our 30th             colleagues in the healthcare          Word’, and we need your help
Anniversary to look to the future.    sector too. This confirms to          to share these messages with as
    As one of our valued              us that we need to improve            many people as possible!
supporters, you already know          understanding about the care              Kirkwood is here to support
what a difference our care can        Kirkwood provides - like the          anyone affected by a life limiting
make. But we know that there are      fact that we offer support for        illness, every step of the way, and
still people in our community that    people with any life limiting         we need your help to make sure
we don’t reach; perhaps because       illness, including dementia and       that people better understand
they don’t realise that we can help   neurological conditions - if we are   how we can support them.
people with lots of conditions, and   to help more people in the future.        Our vision and ambitions from
at any stage of their journey.            In the coming years, we will      ‘Spread the Word’ have been
    Through lots of discussions,      be focussing on tackling some of      recreated in the centre pages of
and market research that was          these challenges and I am excited     the newsletter; please take a look
carried out across the year, we       to announce the launch of an          and help us to reach more people
have learnt that there is a lot of    ambitious plan for the future.        who may need our help!

The Venue set to be transformed for                                                                      Ball
The Venue, in Barkisland, is set to be transformed into a Narnia-inspired wonderland for one night only!

This Winter, Kirkwood is             dazzlingly unique performance        incredible. We’re so excited to
returning to Narnia for one night from a special artist, followed by      welcome our guests to a night
only at our annual Charity Ball!     music from a live band.              of amazing fun and glamour.
The black-tie event, sponsored          A ‘Grand Auction’ and other       What happens in Narnia, stays
by Holmfirth Dyers, takes place      fundraisers will also take place     in Narnia, we say!”
on Saturday 10th November,           during the evening.                     Tickets are priced at £59 per
and tickets are now on sale.            “This will most definitely be     person and can be purchased
   Guests will step foot into the    an immersive event, which is         individually or in tables of 8, 10
professionally-staged venue          being designed to ‘wow’ our          or 12.
through a The Lion, the Witch and guests.” explains Kirkwood’s Kate
the Wardrobe-style coat-filled       Leadbeater.                                      To book, visit
cupboard, before being treated          “Our annual Ball is always a       www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/ball
to an evening of entertainment.      night to remember, but this year            or call: 01484 557911
   On arrival, reception drinks      we’re going bigger and better
will be served, followed by a four- with the theme. Having Eric’s – an
course dinner by Eric’s Restaurant established name in Huddersfield          Kindly
– the official caterer of The Venue. – as the caterer is amazing, and        sponsored
   Guests   will be treated to a facebook.com/KirkwoodHosp
                                     the entertainment will be               by:
     @KirkwoodHospice                                                 instagram.com/KirkwoodHospice
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                                                                                           Kirkwood at Oakwell Hall on
                                                                                           Sunday 30th September!
                                                                                               Brighten up your life by
                                                                          OLOU
                                                                                R          joining us at our Colour Rush
                                                                    PRE C PAINT
                                                                     RU S H
                                                                               11AM        and Family Fun Day. Run, walk,
                                                                          Y AT
                                                                    PART                   skip or dance as we shower you
                                                                                           with vivid colour all along the 5k
                                                                                           course.
                                                                                               New for 2018, you can now
       Closes at Midnight on Sunday 23rd September
                                                                                           make an afternoon of it and
              Adults £20                               Adults £25                          enjoy our Family Fun Day. With
              Children* (16 and Under) £14             Children* (16 and Under) £20        inflatables, activities, live music,
              Family (2 Adults, 2 Children) £60        *Under 3s GO FREE!                  competitions, food and drink,
                                                                                           there is something for everyone!

                                                                                                   The Colour Rush is kindly sponsored by:
       SIGN UP ONLINE AT:
       WWW.KIRKWOODHOSPICE.CO.UK/COLOUR
       OR CALL US ON: 01484 557911
                                                                                                   Thank you to Oakwell Hall Country Park
                                                                                                      & West Yorkshire Artificial Lawns

       Gardens in Bloom
       Everyone who visits the Hospice and its gardens is impressed by the
       careful planning and design that has gone into making it not only a
       haven of peace and tranquility, but an invaluable facility for patients,
       visitors and the Kirkwood team alike.

       We are proud to announce that                 host a wide range of activities       Kirkwood’s
       this year, our gardens have been              and events for patients, families     Brick Appeal,
       entered into the prestigious                  and volunteers all year round.        the gardens have
       ‘Yorkshire in Bloom’ competition                  Day-to-day activities for         become a true
       – part of the largest horticultural           patients include chair-based          community facility, where people
       campaign in Europe. An awards                 exercises, garden boules, bean        can come together to remember
       ceremony will be held later this              bag throwing, spiritual therapy       and reflect. Kirkwood’s two major
       month at York Racecourse where                and many more activities              In-Memory fundraising events,
       we will discover our destiny!                 targeted towards enablement           the Sunflower Memories Appeal
           Keeping our garden in tip-top             and improving quality of life.        and Light Up A Life, place the
       condition all year round takes                    As part of our ‘Share & Care’     gardens at their heart.
       a lot of time and effort from a               Group, our annual tea party for
       dedicated team of volunteer                   carers also gives those caring for        Find out how we got on at the
       gardeners.                                    someone living with a life limiting        Yorkshire In Bloom awards at:
           Covering a good half acre,                illness space to unwind and relax.    www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/news
       Kirkwood’s gardens provide us                     From fundraising events to
       with an invaluable backdrop to
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Celebrating Kirkwood’s Admiral Nurse Service
After two years spent developing a brand new service for people living with dementia at the end of life,
Kirkwood’s very first Admiral Nurse, Jacqueline Crowther, is passing the baton to her successor, Rachel
Guest.

With dementia now accepted as
a life limiting illness, Kirkwood’s
first Admiral Nurse service was
introduced back in 2016. The
aim was to improve end of life
care and experiences for people
living with dementia and their
carers in Kirklees.
    Since then, Jacqueline, along
with the multi-disciplinary team
at Kirkwood, have worked hard                                                                       Jacqueline
                                                           Rachel Guest (right) is taking over from
                                                                                           pice  Adm iral Nurse.
to open up services to people                                Crowther as Kirkwood’s Hos
and their families living with
dementia, and develop these
services for the future.              saw the launch of the Kirkwood           ensure that people living with
    From creating Kirkwood’s          Memory Café at the Denby                 dementia, and their families, are
own Dementia Champions to             Dale Community Library, which            included in specialist palliative
delivering Dementia Friends           provides a space for people              care services. I have just been the
sessions to over 300 people, the      with memory problems to have             facilitator, but I am so proud of
first two years have brought with     social time and get advice and           everything we have achieved here.
them many successes.                  information from the Hospice                 “I have worked with people
    With the support of the           Admiral Nurse.                           with dementia for 38 years and I
Admiral Nurse, many people in            Jacqueline said: “As the quote        wouldn’t have it any other way.
Kirklees dying with dementia          goes: ‘Life is pleasant, death is        It’s now my time to go, but I have
have been helped to stay in           peaceful, it’s the transition that’s     every faith that Rachel will do
their preferred place; whether in     troublesome.’                            a brilliant job to continue this
their family home or a familiar          “It has been a pleasure to            service.
environment, with loved ones          support Kirkwood and Kirklees in             “Thank you, Kirkwood, for
around them. June 2018                developing their services to             touching my life.”

                                                                                                                   ael
Imagine the adrenaline coursing       rush of excitement as you take                                       Mich
through your veins and the wind       on the Kirkwood Wing Walk -
in your hair as you soar higher       one of the world’s most feared
and higher, strapped to the roof      challenges!
of a plane! Imagine the sheer

                Register your interest at:
       www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/wingwalk
    or email: fundraising@kirkwoodhospice.co.uk                                                                Debs

     @KirkwoodHospice            facebook.com/KirkwoodHosp                   instagram.com/KirkwoodHospice
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We are delighted to announce       board – receiving more votes
that Kirkwood Hospice has          than Castle Hill and even Felix the
been revealed as the very          Huddersfield Station Cat!
first space to ‘Pass GO’ on the       This is as a fantastic
brand new Monopoly board for       opportunity to widen the               to think so many people from
Huddersfield.                      awareness of Kirkwood Hospice          our community have chosen to
    Kirkwood will get to star on   in Kirklees, and it is a true          support us in this way.”
its own Community Chest space      testament to the support out              Our success wouldn’t have been
along with another Huddersfield    there in the community.                possible without the help of our
charity yet to be announced, and      Chief Executive, Michael            amazing volunteers, supporters
Laura Crane Youth Cancer Trust     Crowther, said: “As a local charity    and employees getting those all-
who have bagged a Community        that cares for thousands of            important votes in. Thank you!
Chest card.                        people across Kirklees, we are            The game will be released
    Kirkwood easily topped a       absolutely delighted to have           on Friday 19th October - just in
public poll to appear on the       topped the poll. It’s amazing          time for Christmas!

       Itching to get your hands on a copy? The Huddersfield edition of Monopoly is now available to
                  pre-order on our website at: www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/shop

                                                               FACE YOUR FEARS
                                                               TAKE ON ADVENTURE
                                                               FIND YOUR WILD

                                                                          A BRAND NEW
                                                                         EVENT FOR 2019
                                                                         WATCH OUR PROMO AT:
                                                                 KIRKWOODHOSPICE.CO.UK/GOWILD

                                                                              www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk
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Kirkwood Nurses celebrate their success
Kirkwood is delighted to announce that three of its clinical professionals have achieved a qualification
in End of Life Care. Their success will help Kirkwood to increase knowledge and skills across the team.

Three Kirkwood employees are          was keen to apply to study for the     time spent.
among the very first to complete      qualification in order to develop          “We learnt a lot on the
a brand new qualification in          her skills.                            course about the importance of
End of Life care. Colette Land           Colette, who joined Kirkwood        Advanced Care Planning.
and Moira Solomou, both staff         in 2017, said: “Before starting            “This knowledge has definitely
nurses on Kirkwood’s In-Patient       my nursing role at Kirkwood, I         helped me to identify those
Unit, and Katie McNamara, a           had worked for 12 years in acute       patients that I look after in the
Physiotherapist at the Rosewood       medical care, and although I had       Hospice who might not have
centre in Dewsbury, achieved a        skills in end of life care, I wanted   considered their future care in
Postgraduate Certificate in End       to develop them further and            depth, and how it can influence
of Life Care from the University      broaden my knowledge and skills.       the type of support needed on
of Huddersfield earlier this             “Hopefully what I have learnt       the In-Patient Unit.
summer – passing all their            will be reflected in the care I give       “I would definitely recommend
assignments with flying colours.      to patients and relatives here at      the course to my colleagues as it
   The course, which was              Kirkwood.”                             is a valuable qualification to have
developed by Kirkwood in                 The postgraduate course             and consolidates and expands
collaboration with the University     involved lots of work for the three    upon what we do in our day to
of Huddersfield, focussed on          students, but Staff Nurse Moira        day working lives.”
building key skills and knowledge     Solomou believes the hard work             The qualification was a strong
around caring for people at the       was well worth it.                     bonding experience for Colette,
end of life.                             “The workload that came with        Moira and Katie, as Colette
   As well as educating               the course was significant.” said      explains: “Being able to study
students on the importance of         Moira. “All three of us put in a lot   alongside my colleagues Moira and
individualised, holistic care, the    of hours in our own time to get it     Katie was invaluable as it meant
course also covered learning          completed. But because it was all      we could support each other.
on how to support families and        relevant to the work that we do            “We celebrated together when
loved ones in a range of settings.    and a lot of it involved reflecting    we got our results. We were all
   Senior Staff Nurse, Colette,       on our practice, it was valuable       really proud of one another.”

Betty Walsh: A Kirkwood Pioneer                                              had the care and support they
                                                                             deserved.”
Betty Walsh was one of several           Over the next few years, Betty         Sadly, Betty died in December
local people who met one              dedicated her life to fundraising;     2017. Without people like Betty,
summer’s evening in 1981              organising events and even             Kirkwood Hospice would not be
to discuss the possibility of a       forming the Dalton Support             here today.
hospice for Kirklees.                 Group, which went on to raise             Read Betty’s story
   Betty had recently cared for       thousands for Kirkwood.                at our website or by
her Husband, John, at home,              Betty’s son, Mike, said: “Mum       scanning this code:
who died from lung cancer in          was determined to make the
1979. At the time, there was no       dream of a hospice in Kirklees a
care available locally for those      reality, to ensure that local people
approaching the end of life.          suffering from terminal illnesses

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A Wedding to remember
Back in May 2015, Margaret Godsman, of Cleckheaton, was diagnosed with an aggressive form of lung
cancer. When her daughter, Fiona, got engaged to marry Roger Brown, the family were unsure whether
Margaret would be able to make the special day. However with the help of Kirkwood Hospice, she did.
This is Fiona’s story…

“When Mum was diagnosed,             it happen. The therapists did        Hospice – and to dig deep. Fiona
she was diagnosed as terminally      Mum’s nails and there was even       said: “When my brother Nigel
ill. We did all sorts to keep her    the option of having her hair        and I first walked through the
positive, which she always           done.                                doors here at Kirkwood, we felt
remained throughout.                      “A nurse volunteered to help    such a big relief. It was very hard
     “Mum came to Kirkwood           take Mum to the venue on the         to make Mum comfortable at
Hospice on the Tuesday, and          day, and there were two different    home, it was a lot of pressure
there wasn’t much hope that          types of wheelchair to make sure     and we didn’t want her suffering.
she’d be able to make it for the     that she was comfortable. I was      Here, it is 24/7 support. Not only
wedding at the weekend. It           looking out of the hotel window      the care for your loved one, but
seemed the nearer the wedding        when she arrived. I saw her wave     the support for you too. We have
was coming, the worse her health     up to me and I knew she’d made       access to holistic therapies and
was getting.                         it. Everybody said how brave and     there is always somebody to talk
     “But the first thing she said   how beautiful she looked.            to.
when she came into the Hospice            “I know that if Mum hadn’t          “We’ve all said if there was
was ‘I’m going to go to the          been at the Hospice, she wouldn’t    anywhere to have your last days,
wedding.’ She chose her outfit       have made it to the wedding.         what a lovely place it is to be.
a couple of months before and        Having her there on the day          The nurses are more than nurses,
every day she said she was going     made it all worthwhile.”             they’re like angels. There’s a real
to be there. The wedding was a            Fiona’s brother, Nigel          sense of calm and tranquility and
big thing keeping her going and      Godsman, had the idea to take        I can’t praise it enough.”
she knew she had to get there.       collection boxes to the wedding
     “When we knew there was         to raise funds for Kirkwood, and a   Margaret died peacefully at
a chance of Mum being able to        big part of the wedding speeches     Kirkwood Hospice surrounded by
come, the Matron at the Hospice      focussed on encouraging people       friends and family shortly after
went above and beyond to make        to find out more about Kirkwood      the wedding.

                                                                              www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk
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The best possible care

Spread the Word
This page is an extract from ‘Spread the Word’, which shares our vision and ambitions for the future. We
believe that anyone affected by a life limiting illness should have access to the best possible care, whenever
and wherever they need it, but we need your help to make sure that people know more about how we can
support them. You can find the full document on our website at: www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk
Please share this message and help us to reach more people who may need our help!

We are here to support anyone affected by a life limiting illness, every step
of the way.

1. We are here for you when                  3. We provide the best care
you need us                                  for you at the end of life

As soon as you are diagnosed with a          When supporting you at the very
life limiting illness, Kirkwood is here      end of life, whether in the Hospice
to offer you the right advice and            or at home, you will receive the best
support.                                     care from our team of experienced
                                             professionals.
                                                                                                            With
2. We focus on what matters                  4. We support families during                                  on y
to you                                       illness and in bereavement
                                                                                                            jour
We help you to maintain and                  Our whole team support families
improve your quality of life so that         and carers at any time, helping you
you can focus on what is really              and your family to find ways to cope
important to you.                            with grief and move forward.

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        Who we are                                                  u r A m b i t i                          8

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        We are Kirkwood                                           In the next ten years, we will:

        • Helping to improve the lives of                         • Double the number of people we
          people affected by any life limiting                      support
          illness in our local communities
                                                                  • Continue to provide the best
        • Supporting people to improve                              possible care for patients, carers
          their quality of life and remain as                       and families
          independent as possible
                                                                  • Work with our local communities
        • Helping people to maintain their                          to highlight our work and improve
          dignity until the very end                                understanding of end of life care

        • Supporting families and loved ones                      • Become the go-to charity for
          during illness and in bereavement                         anyone affected by a life limiting
                                                                    illness
        • We do all of this with compassion,
          care and expertise

                          5. Helping others on
                          their journey                                    Champion
                                                                       Kirkwood in your
                          For many, supporting Kirkwood                   community
                          following the death of a loved one
                          is an important way to pay tribute
                          to their life. Your help, in whatever                               Volunteer
                          form it takes, will make sure we are                               a little time
h you                     here to support others on their own                Make a
                          journey.                                      donation to help
your                                                                     us provide care

rney                      We need the help of our community
                          to make sure that everyone affected                                   Think
                          by a life limiting illness has access                            about leaving a
                          to the very best care and support.                                 gift in your
                          We need to raise £19,000 every day                                     will
                          to keep our services going. You can              Spread
                          help in lots of ways...                         the word!

                                                                                  www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk
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Light up a Life

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                                                                        of her life. Kae’s stepson, Conor,
                                                                        will be remembering her at this
                                                                        year’s Light up a Life. Here’s
                                                                        why...

                                                                       “
Christmas is a very special time of year when people often
remember, reflect and celebrate the lives of loved ones. At             Kae was someone who I really
Kirkwood Hospice, thousands of people come together every               looked up to. I could talk to her
December as part of our Light up a Life Appeal to remember people       about anything and her approach
they love by dedicating a light in their honour on our Tree of Lights.  to life had a massive influence on
                                                                        me. I miss her terribly. I’ll never
You may want to remember               ceremonies will be ticketed      forget how Kirkwood looked after
someone who has died and is            (free admission), with 400       us all during a really traumatic
forever in your thoughts. Or, you tickets available for each event      time. Christmas was a time that
can remember someone living            on a first come, first served    Kae loved and this will be our
away from home who you may             basis. A third event, an indoor  first one without her. It will be a
be missing as the year draws to        service, will take place at the  difficult time but I look forward to
a close.                               Longcauseway Church,             taking part in Light up a Life this

                                                                                  "
   This year we will once again        Dewsbury, on Saturday 8th        year to remember my amazing
hold two special ceremonies in         December at 12noon.              step-mum.
our grounds at the Hospice on
consecutive days; Saturday 1st                                           To remember someone you love,
                                       Kindly Supported By:
and Sunday 2nd December                                                    or to find out more, please call
at 4.30pm. These outdoor                                                    us on: 01484 557911 or visit
                                                                          www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/
                                                                                     lightupalife

Back in June, 1,265 walkers laced    Thank you to our amazing
up and took part in our biggest      supporters, Investec
ever Midnight Memory Walk.           Wealth & Investment
Together they pledged to raise a     and Shepley Spring.
fantastic £117,000 for Kirkwood!
   Thank you to everyone who
                                                                                           Thank you to the
took part, volunteered and           Kindly sponsored by:                            University of Huddersfield
supported us.                                                                              for their support.

                            Next year’s walk will take place on Saturday 22nd June.
    To be the first to find out when we launch the 2019 Midnight Memory Walk, register your interest at:
                              www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/mmw

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Quick Tip
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                                                                                     Do you have a QR Code reader
                                                                                    on your phone? Simply scan the
Kirkwood Stories                                                                   codes below to see the stories in
                                                                                   full, or visit our website at: www.
Kirkwood’s services make a real difference for people affected                      kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/stories
by life limiting illnesses in our community. Here are just a few of
their stories...

Janine & Robert                         Mum at home in her final few          for the families and those that can
                                        weeks, they supported us. We          stay here is amazing. It brings us
    Janine and Robert Ross              had so much support!”                 comfort each time we come.
visited Kirkwood to dedicate a             Robert: “Andrew [from the             “Kirkwood offers so much
Sunflower to wife and mum, Sue          Community Team] was great.            support. They even offered
Ross, who was supported by the          He could talk to Sue, give her        counselling for the
Community Palliative Care Team.         reassurance and answer any            children after
    Robert: “Sue was wonderful. She     questions that she wouldn’t ask       losing their
did everything for everybody. And       us. She was so brave. He used to       gran.”
she was a lot of fun, full of life.”    come and hold her hand. He was
    Janine: “She was my best            so good, we couldn’t have asked
friend. Kirkwood provided               for better help.”
palliative care. Although we kept          Janine: “What Kirkwood offers

Richard &Jean                               Jean said: “When you’ve got
                                        a breathing problem and can’t
                                                                              hasn’t been doing at home for
                                                                              a long time. I think being in the
     Richard Melville is living with    get out much, you feel as though      company of everybody else and
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary           you’re isolated and as if you’re      feeling secure really helps.”
Disease (COPD) and has recently         the only one going through
started attending Kirkwood’s            something. We came here and
Breathe Better sessions, along          discovered that everybody feels
with his wife and carer, Jean.          the same, and it’s quite normal. It
Richard said: “I like it because        was very reassuring to know that.
it’s relaxing, there are very nice          “It surprised me the first time
people and it’s not over-bearing.       we came because Richard walked
It’s lovely.”                           all around the garden, which he

Kath Trueman                               “We put on an event with work      clay modelling and even
                                        and raised quite a lot of money.      Reflexology, so I knew I
An inspirational Huddersfield              “I soon realised that I was        wanted to do something
family raised £3,917 at a               coming to Kirkwood Hospice,           to give back to
fundraising ball to ‘give back’ after   and the money I’d raised for          the Hospice.”
the support Kath received from          MacMillan wasn’t coming back
Kirkwood’s Support & Therapy            here for the things that Mark
centre.                                 and I were benefitting from,
   “When I was first diagnosed          and I think that’s an important
back in January, I decided I            message to get out.
wanted to do some fundraising              “We come to Kirkwood for
for MacMillan Cancer Support.           Carer’s support, Tai Chi sessions,

                                                                                  www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk
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 Holmfirth Shop backs Jude’s Fundraising Challenge
 Jude Sellmeyer became a loyal supporter and dedicated ambassador for Kirkwood Hospice following the
 care her son, Jody, received at the end of his life. Back in June, Jude set off across Europe on a fundraising
 mission to remember Jody, who sadly died from Motor Neurone Disease last year, aged just 38.

 Riding on a Yamaha XJR                   display to mark Jude and Jody’s          go on in the Hospice that
 motorbike, Jude along with her           story, including tiny details down   people don’t know about.
 friend, Martin Lyn, travelled            to a bag of Maltesers, which were        “Kirkwood is there for any life
 through nine countries and               Jody’s favourite chocolate.          limiting illness, at any age and
 across 16 borders, raising an               Michaela said: “Kirkwood has      that’s the message we need to
 impressive £1,565.                       been amazing for both me and         get out there.
     Michaela Statham, Kirkwood           Jude in different ways, but it’s         “If we didn’t have the Hospice
 Hospice’s Shop Manager in                personal for both of us.”            in Jody’s care journey, I don’t
 Holmfirth, heard about Jude’s               Jude said: “Jody was incredibly   know where we would have
 story and knew she wanted to             brave, incredibly courageous and     been. Kirkwood has been, and
 get involved. Michaela and her           always had a smile on his face.      still is, my lifeline.”
 team set up a beautiful window              “There are so many things that

 Waterloo shop celebrates special anniversary
 Back in July, employees and volunteers at Kirkwood’s Waterloo shop, including Manager John
 Matthews, celebrated a special day as they marked the fifth anniversary of their grand opening!

 Waterloo has gone from strength          of people’s lives. We wouldn’t       we are one big family.”
 to strength since opening in             do it if it wasn’t a pleasure, and      Waterloo Shop Manager,
 2013. It recently underwent a            John’s a pleasure to work for.”      John Matthews, would like
 huge refurbishment - doubling                Angela Tucker, who works         to thank his wonderful staff
 its floor space in the process. The      at the shop, said: “We’re doing      members including Glenys Wood,
 shop has become a thriving hub           something to give back, but we’re    Angela Tucker and Toni Leigh
 for the local community.                 also getting something out of it     Morley, and all of his brilliant
     Volunteer, Chrissie Trollip, said:   too. It’s been a genuine pleasure    volunteers for making the last
 “John has made a change to lots          building a community here and        five years possible.

Our shops are in need of donations of unwanted clothes, toys, books and bric-a-brac. Please consider donating
to your local Kirkwood shop. You can find your nearest shop at: www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/shops
or by calling our Retail Team on: 01484
       @KirkwoodHospice                   540678
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      Christmas Fair                      Santa’s Grottos                         Winter Woolly Day
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Sun 25th November, 11am - 4pm         17th November, 11am - 4pm
 Oastler Building, University of     Pennine (Shelley) & Birchencliffe               Dig out your best (or worst)
          Huddersfield                  Wyevale Garden Centres                     festive jumper and take part in
                                                                                 Kirkwood’s Winter Woolly Day this
  Find the perfect gift, listen to                                                           December!
fantastic live music and entertain
 the whole family at our annual
                                           Find all our festive events at: www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/events
          Christmas Fair!

               CAMPAIGNS, GIFTS & GREETINGS
      Share-a-Card                     Personalised Cards                               Find all our festive campaigns,
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 No need to panic about missing        If you’re looking for that extra                 www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk
someone on your Christmas card         special touch, why not choose
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campaign is one of feel good        experience day, bespoke gift, a       a range of marketing opportunities.
giving! We are looking for          once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or     If you would like to donate a gift or
businesses and individuals to       luxury getaway? In return for your    an experience, please contact the
donate a variety of memorable       generous gift, we will acknowledge    Fundraising team for more details.
experiences and unique items
to include in our online auction,                            Call: 01484 557911
which will take place on the 8th                    visit: kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/gift
and 9th November 2018.                        or email: fundraising@kirkwoodhospice.co.uk

Could our patients be at the heart
of your company next year?
Corporate partnerships play a       means that our patients and
major part in providing patients    their loved ones that are facing
                                                                               Business Supporters’ Meet Up
with vital care and support.        the hardest time of their life will        Wednesday 17th October 2018
Fun, engaging, team building        never have to face this alone.            4pm to 6pm at Kirkwood Hospice
events and campaigns capture           Your support will enable the
the essence of working together     Hospice to support patients                  Update from Chief Executive
                                                                             Michael Crowther. All welcome - why
in partnership, fulfilling CSR      through the most difficult of
                                                                             not bring a work associate along too!
and providing great brand           times, providing vital knowledge,
awareness at the same time as       expertise, comfort and care to             Please confirm your attendance to
raising much needed funds.          ensure people can live the best             Kate Leadbeater in Fundraising.
   You and your company caring      quality of life possible.

To put our patients at the heart of your company in 2019, please contact Kate Leadbeater in
Fundraising on: 01484 557911
    @KirkwoodHospice               or email: kate.leadbeater@kirkwoodwoodhospice.co.uk
                                facebook.com/KirkwoodHosp          instagram.com/KirkwoodHospice
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                                                                                                                                                      £1
    We are looking for individuals,
    companies, pubs and clubs to take
    one of our fantastic Christmas
    Hampers - along with 100 raffle                                   Drawn on Friday 21st December 2018
    tickets - to raffle to customers,
    family or friends on behalf of
    Kirkwood.
                                                                   For tickets, visit: www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/superdraw
                                                                          or contact the Lottery team on: 01484 557913
        Find out more at:
www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/hamper                                  

                                                               Kirkwood Hospice Lottery Membership Form

    Give the Gift                                               Name:

    of a Lottery
                                                                Address:

    Membership                                                  Postcode:                                     Tel:

                                                                Email:
    The Kirkwood Hospice Lottery                                I would like to purchase 5 13 26 52                   weeks membership at £1 per week.
    is the perfect gift for a loved                                                                 (please circle)

    one this Christmas! Each Lottery                            We will send you or your recipient a reindeer teddy for 52 weeks membership.
    membership helps us to care                                 Your gift can be collected direct from the Hospice, from one of our shops or
                                                                can be delivered for £3.00.
    for local people affected by life
    limiting illnesses, and you’ll                              I enclose a cheque made payable to Kirkwood Hospice for: £
    be giving your loved one the
    chance to win £1,000 in cash                                Recipient’s Details (if applicable)
    prizes every single week!                                   Name:
        This year, Lottery gifts range
    from £5 to £52. If you choose to                            Address:
    gift a year’s membership for £52,
    we’ll send you a cute and cuddly
    Christmas Reindeer Teddy.                                   Postcode:                                     Tel:
        For any gifts between £5 and
                                                                Email:
                  £26, we will send
                   a gift card to you                           I would like the gift sent to the recipient by             /    /      at a cost of £3.00
                    or directly to the
                   person you are                                   OR I would like the gift sent to me at a cost of £3.00
                   buying it for.                                   OR I will collect from the Hospice                 OR I will collect from a shop
                      It couldn’t be
                     easier to sign up                          Signed:                                                        Date:       /      /
                       a loved one this
                                                                Please return your completed form to: Lottery Department,
                       Christmas, simply                        Kirkwood Hospice, 21 Albany Road, Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9UY.
                        fill in and return
                                                                Registered with the Gambling Commission 000-030439-N-311653-009. If you have any questions,
                             the form on                        please call our Lottery Team on: 01484 557913 or email: lottery@kirkwoodhospice.co.uk
                               this page.                       www.gambleaware.co.uk              Registered Charity No. 512987

                           Registered with the Gambling Commission 000-030439-N-311653-009.
                          Lottery players must be 16 years and above. Terms and conditions apply.                       www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk
                         See our website for details.
Kirkwood Events                                    Support Group Events                                                Shop Directory
                                                                                                           ALMONDBURY
                                                                                                           89 Northgate, Almondbury HD5 8RX
Saturday 15th September 2018                       Batley & Birstall Support Group                         01484 428281 / Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
Coffee Morning
Kirkwood Hospice, 10am - 12noon                    Saturday 10th November 2018
                                                   Winter Craft Fair                                       BATLEY
Saturday 15th September 2018                       Batley Town Hall, 10.30am - 3pm                         89 Commercial Street, Batley WF17 5EF
It’s A Knockout                                                                                            01924 420791 / Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
DRAM Sports and Community Centre, Ridgeway,        Tuesday 27th November 2018
Dalton, Huddersfield, HD5 9QJ                      Fashion Show                                            CLECKHEATON
                                                   Healds Hall Hotel, Liversedge, 7pm                      47 Northgate, Cleckheaton BD19 3HS
Sunday 30th September 2018                                                                                 01274 864667 / Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
Colour Rush                                        For more information and tickets, please contact
Oakwell Hall Country Park, Birstall                the Fundraising team on: 01484 557911                   DENBY DALE
                                                                                                           335a Wakefield Road, Denby Dale HD8 8RT
Saturday 13th October 2018                                                                                 01484 861087 / Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
                                                   Kirkheaton Support Group
Coffee Morning
Kirkwood Hospice, 10am - 12noon                    Saturday 8th September 2018                             DENBY DALE CAFÉ & GIFT SHOP
                                                   Sundown Swing Band                                      364 Wakefield Road, Denby Dale, Huddersfield HD8 8RX
Wednesday 17th October 2018                        United Church, New Road, Kirkheaton, 7.30pm             01484 860135 / Mon - Fri 10am - 4pm / Sat 9am - 12 noon
Business Supporters’ Meet Up
Kirkwood Hospice, 4pm - 6pm                        Thursday 25th October 2018                              DEWSBURY
                                                   Beetle Drive                                            24 Longcauseway, Dewsbury, WF12 8EN
Thursday 8th & Friday 9th November 2018            United Church, New Road, Kirkheaton, 1:30pm start       01924 460122 / Mon - Sat 9am- 5pm
Gift of Giving Online Auction
                                                   Saturday 24th November 2018                             eBay
Saturday 10th November 2018                        Christmas Fayre                                         Tel: 01484 540678
Narnia Ball                                        United Church, New Road, Kirkheaton, 2pm - 4pm
The Venue, Barkisland, HX4 0AD, 7pm                                                                        HECKMONDWIKE
                                                   To book your tickets for this event or for more info,   6A Northgate Retail Centre, Heckmondwike WF16 9RL
Saturday 17th November                             please contact Margaret Waddington Tel: 01484           01924 412289 / Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
Santa’s Grotto Launch Event                        348672 or Margaret Dyson Tel: 01484 302398
Birchencliffe and Pennine Wyevale Garden Centres                                                           HOLMFIRTH
                                                   Meltham Support Group                                   17 Victoria Square, Holmfirth HD9 2DN
Saturday 24th & Sunday 25th November 2018                                                                  01484 685020 / Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm / Sun 10:30am - 4pm
Christmas Fair                                     Saturday 17th November 2018
Oastler Building, University of Huddersfield       Harrogate Christmas Shopping Trip                       HONLEY
11am - 5pm (Sat) 11am - 4pm (Sun)                  For tickets contact Jean Clarke on: 01484 850800        21 Westgate, Honley HD9 6AA
                                                                                                           01484 667439 / Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
Saturday 1st & Sunday 2nd December 2018            Thursday 6th December 2018
Light up a Life                                    Festive Lunch                                           HUDDERSFIELD
Kirkwood Hospice, 4.30pm                           Meltham Church Hall                                     5 Byram Street, Huddersfield HD1 1BX
                                                   For tickets contact Jean Clarke on: 01484 850800        01484 430326 / Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
Thursday 6th December 2018
Christmas Pop-Up Shop                                                                                      KIRKBURTON
Kirkwood Hospice, 1:30pm - 6:30pm                                                                          66 North Road, Kirkburton HD8 0PA
                                                                                                           01484 609312 / Mon - Sat 8:45am - 4:45pm
Saturday 8th December 2018
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Light up a Life
Longcauseway Church, Dewsbury, 12 noon                                                                     90 Acre Street, Lindley HD3 3EL
                                                                                                           01484 452874 / Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
Friday 14th December 2018
Winter Woolly Day                                                                                          MARSDEN
                                                                                                           30 Peel Street, Marsden HD7 6BW
Saturday 15th December 2018                                                                                01484 768879 / Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm / Sun 10am - 4pm
Coffee Morning
Kirkwood Hospice, 10am - 12noon                                                                            MARSH
                                                                                                           142 Westbourne Road, Marsh HD1 4LF
Wednesday 9th - Saturday 12th January 2019                                                                 01484 541075 / Mon - Sat 9am – 5pm
Treecycling Collections
                                                                                                           MELTHAM
Saturday 22nd June 2019                                                                                    15 Huddersfield Road, Meltham HD9 4NJ
Midnight Memory Walk                                                                                       01484 851372 / Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm / Sun 10am - 4pm
University of Huddersfield
                                                                                                           MILNSBRIDGE
                                                                                                           46 Market Street, Milnsbridge HD3 4HY
                                                                                                           01484 652811 / Mon - Sat 9am - 5pm
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