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Yahoo
3 days ago
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Castle to open gardens to help local hospice
A castle is opening its gardens to help a local hospice raise money. On 20 July and 3 August, Allington Castle, near Maidstone in Kent, is hosting events for Heart of Kent Hospice in Aylesford. Maisie Bass, event manager at the hospice, said: "By supporting events, including the Allington Castle gardens open days, we can help our hospice to continue providing free end of life care and support to those living with a terminal illness." The hospice says it costs £6.6m a year to deliver its services and it depends on donations to raise 80% of this. At the events, people will be able to explore the grounds and there will be a children's treasure trail. Allington Castle is a medieval 12th Century castle, set in 42 acres of woodland on the banks of the River Medway. Follow BBC Kent on Facebook, on X, and on Instagram. Send your story ideas to southeasttoday@ or WhatsApp us on 08081 002250. Campaign to target new volunteers at hospice Hospice plan approved in health complex Man to sell his 4,000 books in aid of hospice Heart of Kent Hospice Allington Castle
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Allington Castle to open gardens to help Heart of Kent Hospice
A castle is opening its gardens to help a local hospice raise 20 July and 3 August, Allington Castle, near Maidstone in Kent, is hosting events for Heart of Kent Hospice in Bass, event manager at the hospice, said: "By supporting events, including the Allington Castle gardens open days, we can help our hospice to continue providing free end of life care and support to those living with a terminal illness."The hospice says it costs £6.6m a year to deliver its services and it depends on donations to raise 80% of this. At the events, people will be able to explore the grounds and there will be a children's treasure Castle is a medieval 12th Century castle, set in 42 acres of woodland on the banks of the River Medway.
BBC News
14-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Heart of Kent Hospice in Aylesford targets new volunteers
A Kent hospice is hoping to use a national campaign to recruit more Week takes place across the UK between 2 and 8 Heart of Kent Hospice in Aylesford is hosting two cream teas for anyone who might be interested in offering some of their spare hospice said it depended on volunteers across the range of services it offers, from complementary therapies to organising fundraising events. Karen Cooney, head of people services at the hospice, said: "By volunteering your time at the hospice you will be helping us to meet the growing demand for our hospice services in our local community and will be making a valuable contribution and making a real difference to the lives of those we support."Whether you can offer a few hours a fortnight, a regular half day a week or would be interested in supporting a short-term project, there are many ways for you to give us your time, skills and energy." Sharon, a volunteer therapist who specialises in massage and aromatherapy, said: "It's all about putting a smile on patients' faces, and they love the fact they can chat to their friends over coffee while I move my stool around to provide non-intrusive therapies that can include hand and foot massages."As well as the cream tea events, staff from the hospice will be on hand to answer questions outside the Mall Shop in Maidstone on 4 June.
BBC News
09-05-2025
- Health
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Kent hospice raises £40,000 with annual bluebell walk
A hospice in Kent has raised £40,000 from its annual bluebell of Kent Hospice welcomed 550 walkers of all ages on its six-mile (9.6km) walk which started at Harrietsham Village Hall and went through the North Aylesford-based charity said the total could increase to about £45,000 once the final sponsorship money is Neville, who took part in the walk, said: "We got out in the lovely Kent countryside to support a charity really close to our hearts and to remember Dad, who loved taking part in previous years and who the hospice provided an immense amount of care for." He added: "It is such a privilege to be able to fundraise to give more families the care and support we had when Dad was a patient."Maisie Bass, the charity's events manager, said: "Thank you to everyone who took part, fundraised and donated to ensure Heart of Kent Hospice can continue giving compassionate end-of-life care to those who need it most."The charity is already encouraging people to join its 2026 bluebell walk.
