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2 days ago
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Moonlight walk to remember lost loved ones
People are set to take part in a Jersey walking event to remember loved ones they have lost. Jersey Hospice Care has organised the Moonlight Walk with two circular routes - a 5km (3.1 miles) Half Moon Walk or a 10km (6.2 miles) Full Moon Walk - starting at St Brelade's Parish Hall at 21:00 BST. Organisers said more than 300 people had signed up and they expected a few more to attend on the night. Marina Brockbank, community engagement officer for Jersey Hospice Care, said the event could be "truly heart-warming". More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Ms Brockbank said: "Whether you're walking to celebrate the lives of those no longer with us, make new memories, or perhaps a bit of both - it's about coming together as a community to show how much we value our hospice's work." The charity said marshals and water stops would be positioned along the routes and entrants would get a cup of tea and some cake when they finish. Entries cost £31.50 for a family of two adults and two children or £10.50 for people aged 16 or over and £5.25 for under 16s, who must be accompanied by an adult, the charity said. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Jersey Hospice Care launches three-year strategy Jersey Hospice aims to raise £100,000 in 72 hours Jersey Hospice Care Moonlight Walk
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2 days ago
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Moonlight walk to remember lost loved ones
People are set to take part in a Jersey walking event to remember loved ones they have lost. Jersey Hospice Care has organised the Moonlight Walk with two circular routes - a 5km (3.1 miles) Half Moon Walk or a 10km (6.2 miles) Full Moon Walk - starting at St Brelade's Parish Hall at 21:00 BST. Organisers said more than 300 people had signed up and they expected a few more to attend on the night. Marina Brockbank, community engagement officer for Jersey Hospice Care, said the event could be "truly heart-warming". More news stories for Jersey Listen to the latest news for Jersey Ms Brockbank said: "Whether you're walking to celebrate the lives of those no longer with us, make new memories, or perhaps a bit of both - it's about coming together as a community to show how much we value our hospice's work." The charity said marshals and water stops would be positioned along the routes and entrants would get a cup of tea and some cake when they finish. Entries cost £31.50 for a family of two adults and two children or £10.50 for people aged 16 or over and £5.25 for under 16s, who must be accompanied by an adult, the charity said. Follow BBC Jersey on X and Facebook. Send your story ideas to Jersey Hospice Care launches three-year strategy Jersey Hospice aims to raise £100,000 in 72 hours Jersey Hospice Care Moonlight Walk
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Jersey moonlight walk to remember lost loved ones
People are set to take part in a Jersey walking event to remember loved ones they have Hospice Care has organised the Moonlight Walk with two circular routes - a 5km (3.1 miles) Half Moon Walk or a 10km (6.2 miles) Full Moon Walk - starting at St Brelade's Parish Hall at 21:00 said more than 300 people had signed up and they expected a few more to attend on the Brockbank, community engagement officer for Jersey Hospice Care, said the event could be "truly heart-warming". Ms Brockbank said: "Whether you're walking to celebrate the lives of those no longer with us, make new memories, or perhaps a bit of both - it's about coming together as a community to show how much we value our hospice's work."The charity said marshals and water stops would be positioned along the routes and entrants would get a cup of tea and some cake when they cost £31.50 for a family of two adults and two children or £10.50 for people aged 16 or over and £5.25 for under 16s, who must be accompanied by an adult, the charity said.
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2 days ago
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Islanders invited to take part in Jersey sea challenge
Charities are challenging islanders to take part in an annual sea Hospice Care and National Trust for Jersey are inviting people to swim, paddle, kayak or surf a different bay each day in the fundraiser beginning on 29 year the 30 Bays in 30 Days challenge was extended by a month to continue throughout July and August so more people could take part, the charities the opening swim on Sunday 29 June at 09:00 BST and the closing swim on Friday 29 August at 17:30 will take place at Greve De Lecq beach. Participants can either choose their favourite bays or they can experience all 30 shown on a map designed for the Le Maistre, chief executive of the National Trust for Jersey, urged islanders to "celebrate and enjoy our beautiful island in this fun and unique way".Marina Brockbank, community engagement officer for Jersey Hospice Care, said it was "a great way to enjoy our island and raise vital funds for two local charities".
BBC News
10-05-2025
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- BBC News
New nursing team to support end-of-life patients in Jersey
A new team of nurses is set to support islanders with life-limiting illnesses and their government said from June the Living Well team would help coordinate physical, mental and spiritual care for patients who are in the last 12 months of their team has been appointed by the End-of-Life Partnership, a group of organisations that includes Health and Care Jersey (HCJ) and Jersey Hospice Care (JHC) which are both funding team will be based at Jersey Hospice but will work across the community and in Jersey General Hospital, the partnership has said. 'Experienced support' JCH director of palliative care services Rose Naylor said: "The Living Well team of experienced nurses will support islanders and their families from the point of diagnosis with whatever matters most to them – whether that is managing symptoms, talking through worries or helping with practical concerns."The End-of-Life Partnership said it had also appointed a doctor and two nurse educators to provide healthcare workers and family carers for islanders who are dying. The group said the healthcare workers would be taught about advance care planning and symptom control to help give patients the best quality of details of the new team were announced during Dying Matters Week which ends on Sunday and is aimed at breaking down taboos around death. The End-Of-Life Partnership is due to hold a pop-up event in St Helier on 15 May to discuss the services it offers.
