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Leader Live
3 days ago
- Health
- Leader Live
Nightingale House Hospice's Midnight Walk this weekend
Nightingale House Hospice's Midnight Walk, on Saturday (June 7), offering supporters the chance to walk in memory, celebration or solidarity with loved ones, all while raising vital funds for hospice care. The Midnight Walk, sponsored by Hoya, is one of the most anticipated events in the Nightingale House events calendar. Starting and ending at Llwyn Isaf, Wrexham, walkers can choose either a 5k or 10k route through the town, with hundreds expected to take part dressed in neon and sparkle for an unforgettable night of fun, reflection, and community spirit. Among those taking part this year is Lindsey Dalmeny, who will walk in memory of her sister, Maria Edwards, affectionately known as "Minnie", who died at the age of 34 in May 2023 after being diagnosed with an aggressive brain tumour. Walking in memory of Maria 'Minnie' Edwards. Lindsey said: "I am walking in memory of my sister, Maria. "She was initially at Nightingale House for respite care, but when her health declined, she received palliative care there. "The love and care she received, and that we all received as a family, was beyond anything we could have hoped for. "My dad now volunteers with the fundraising team. You might have seen him around as 'Lenny the lottery ball'!" Read more: Wrexham man to hike mountain range - carrying fridge freezer! This year's walk holds special significance for Lindsey and her family, as it falls on Maria's birthday. Since 2023, Lindsey and her loved ones have raised about £10,000 for Nightingale House since 2023 through various fundraising and donations. Lindsey added: "We usually do the walk as a group, my mum, her siblings, Maria's friends, my best friend and her daughter. "My dad helps out on the signing-in desks. It's our way of remembering Minnie and doing something positive to give back to the hospice. Read more: Every moment matters - Wrexham hospice launch funding campaign "Fundraising is vital, and if our support can help even one more family the way we were helped, then it's all worth it." The Midnight Walk is open to participants aged 12 and over (anyone under the aged of 18 must be accompanied by a responsible adult), with a lively pre-walk warm-up and entertainment. Walkers are encouraged to register to secure their place and get their iconic Midnight Walk t-shirt, so they can raise as much sponsorship as they can. Every penny raised helps Nightingale House continue providing specialist care to patients and families across Northeast Wales and the border areas, completely free of charge. Read more: Optician Dawn set sights on half marathon charity fundraiser Elise Jackson, event, campaigns and community fundraising manager at Nightingale House, said: "The Midnight Walk is such a powerful event. It brings our community together in a way that's joyful, emotional and full of heart. "Stories like Lindsey's remind us why every step counts, not just for the people we've lost, but for the families still in need of our care." • Participants can register at: • To support Lindsey's fundraising, visit her JustGiving page:
Leader Live
5 days ago
- Health
- Leader Live
Nightingale House launch Longest Day, Lasting Care
Longest Day, Lasting Care is a powerful fundraising initiative designed to help ensure more families receive expert, compassionate care at the most challenging times in their lives. Thanks to generous match funding from charitable trusts, foundations, and local businesses, every donation to the campaign will be doubled, making your support go twice as far in helping patients and their loved ones. For families like the Purchases, the support Nightingale House provided them has meant everything. Terry Purchase and his wife Carol. When Carol Purchase was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, her journey was filled with uncertainty and delays in getting the help she desperately needed. But everything changed when she arrived at Nightingale House Hospice. Carol's daughter, Louise Dale said: "The staff treated my mum with such dignity and care. "It wasn't just about her illness. They saw her as a person, and that made all the difference." Read more: Wrexham man to hike mountain range - carrying fridge freezer! The hospice team worked to ease Carol's symptoms, keep her comfortable, and most importantly, offer emotional support for the whole family. It became a place where they could find peace, make memories, and smile again. Louise said: "Mum felt safe at Nightingale House. We even had a little birthday party for my daughter at the hospice, which the hospice staff helped to organise. "Mum couldn't go home, but we were still able to celebrate together." Carol Purchase with her son Simon Purchase, and her two grandchildren. Since Carol's passing, her family have been inspired to give back, her son Simon completed a skydive to raise vital funds, and her husband Terry now volunteers his time at the hospice. The Longest Day, Lasting Care campaign runs now through to June 21 and offers a variety of ways for individuals, schools, businesses and community groups to get involved: • Take on a challenge or complete a fundraising event. • Call the hospice during their 90s-themed telethon on the longest day of the year, June 20-21 on 01978 314292 • Donate to the campaign directly - • Or text LONGEST10 to 70490 to give £10, or LONGEST20 to give £20 (plus standard network rate). Every pound raised will go towards core hospice services, including rehabilitation, complementary therapy, wellbeing sessions, respite services, bereavement support and end-of-life care. Tracy Thomas, director of clinical and patient services, said: "We only get one chance to get palliative care right. Read more: Optician Dawn set sights on half marathon charity fundraiser "Thanks to the kindness of our supporters, we're able to provide care with dignity, comfort and compassion, not just for patients, but for their whole families." In 2025, it will cost £5.6million to run Nightingale House Hospice, with only 20% of this funded by the government. The rest is made up from voluntary donations and fundraising. It costs £15,351 per day to keep the hospice running. Tracy added: "By supporting our Longest Day, Lasting Care campaign we can continue to be there for families like Carol's, when they need our support the most." • To find out more, get involved or make a donation, visit: or call 01978 314292.
Leader Live
28-05-2025
- Health
- Leader Live
Hope House challenge to honour bet with his late wife
Calling it the hardest physical and mental thing he has ever done, Matt Jones will be raising money for Hope House Tŷ Gobaith children's hospices, a charity that was very dear to his wife, Vicky. Last September Matt was recovering in hospital after a hip replacement when a quip from Vicky to his surgeon turned into a family joke and bet. Read more: Flint charity store to launch a new concept in pre-loved fashion Matt said: "The surgeon was telling me I had to slow down, or I would cause further damage to other parts of my body. "Vicky was sat in the corner of the room laughing whist telling the surgeon, 'You might as well talk to a brick wall'. "I'd fractured my ankle and tore my Achillies during the Llangollen 50k race in 2018 and my body mechanics haven't been right since. "Vicky then told the surgeon: 'Knowing this idiot he will try and complete it again with a fridge on his back'. Read more: Optician Dawn set sights on half marathon charity fundraiser "I replied: 'I will do it twice, with a fridge freezer on my back'. "Smiling and laughing whist shaking her head, Vicky said: 'You've got yourself a bet Mr Jones'." The couple's children brought the subject of the bet back up in conversation during January and it was known as 'One Bet'. "They asked me if I would do it - I said yes and training began soon after." Starting on Saturday, May 31, Matt has given himself 36 hours to take on more than 15,000 ft of elevation gain and 112km in distance across the Clwydian Range with a fridge freezer on his back. Read more: Groundwork North Wales announces community guiding training in Clywedog Valley Matt says the training for the challenge has been of great comfort and the mountains have become his 'church'. "I'm doing this to honour Vicky's mantra and to help people believe in themselves. "Vicky's mantra was: 'You are the only you, own it, rock it, feel it, embrace it, love it, and be it… be you'. "I didn't think I would be able to do something like this after the operation, but Vicky knew I could do it. Read more: Nightingale House marks 30 years of volunteer contributions "The training has been brutal. Without doubt the hardest training I have ever done, mentally and physically. "The mountains have become my church." You can follow Matt's epic adventure on social media: Instagram: @fridge_freezer_man or Facebook: Fridge freezer man Anyone who would like to sponsor Matt can do so online here:
Leader Live
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wrexham duo release final charity single after raising £6k
Dale Irving, from Borras, runs a guitar teaching business called Pick up and Play and he has been mentoring Osian Jones, from Wrexham, over the years. In recent years, the pair have been writing and releasing original songs together to raise money for various good causes in the Wrexham area. Their fundraising journey began during the Christmas period of 2021, when they penned a song in memory of Osian's late dad, Gareth, to raise over £1,000 for Wrexham Foodbank. This year, Dale and Osian will be teaming up one last time as the latter is moving on to concentrate on going to university and pursuing a career in music. The song - which can be downloaded for £5 here - is called "Thank You", and is dedicated to local people, businesses and charities. Proceeds will be split between four; Nightingale House, Wrexham Foodbank, Andy's Man Club and MacMillan Cancer Support. But, for Dale, the track is also a bit of a homage to his and Osian's time together. He said; "I've known Osian since he was 10, he's been my student, and then a fellow guitar teacher, but also a friend. A lot has happened over the last eight years, some great times, but also some tough ones. "I'd like to think we've helped each other in some way over the years. For me personally, I'm so proud of him and hope we keep in touch as he moves onto the next chapter in his life. "The last few years will always be very special to me. I'd also like to thank his Mum Dionne and sister Lili, and the rest of his family." TOP STORIES Dale added: "We're hoping to finish on high and have set upon 1,000 downloads for charity challenge. Everyone who downloads the single will automatically go into our prize draw. These prizes include, £500 cash, Carden Park Spa vouchers, a meal for two at the Lemon Tree and many more. "'Thank You' is a great uplifting song, and a perfect last way to finish our time together. "I'd like to thank everyone who's supported us with our previous charity single fundraisers, and if you could support us one more time we'd be most grateful."
BBC News
13-05-2025
- Health
- BBC News
Former Wolverhampton hospital turned into apartment complex
A former hospital that has been transformed into an apartment complex as part of a affordable rent scheme has officially House in Wolverhampton, which used to house the Royal Hospital, was opened by Labour MP for Wolverhampton South East MP Pat McFadden at a ribbon-cutting historic site has stood empty since the hospital's closure in 1997, but the Grade II-listed building has now been turned into 38 one and two-bedroom flats are available as part of a housing scheme offering adorable rent for people over the age of 55. The renovation maintains features of the building's architectural heritage, including three stained glass windows installed in the chapel in also features modern eco-friendly amenities such as air source heat pumps for heating to reduce its carbon footprint and improve energy site has been revitalised as part of a wider area transformation made possible through the collaborative efforts of housing association whg, City of Wolverhampton Council, Homes England, the West Midlands Combined Authority and developer Morro Partnerships. On the day of the opening, former hospital staff also gathered for a reunion event to share their memories of working life at the Royal addition, a plaque sponsored by the Royal Hospital Nurses League, was unveiled. Sir Stephen Moss, who has dedicated 57 years to the NHS, unveiled the plaque to celebrate the legacy and care of Wolverhampton NHS staff. Gary Fulford, group chief executive at whg, said: "The former Royal Hospital building has stood empty since 1997, however, its historical significance as a place for people, and a place of care, has been preserved through our innovative wellbeing scheme."City of Wolverhampton Council deputy leader and cabinet member for city housing, councillor Steve Evans, said: "[It] is an iconic building in Wolverhampton and has played a huge part in the lives of so many of our citizens."It is also in keeping with the wonderful transformation of the Royal Quarter as a whole over recent years where the council has worked tirelessly with partners to regenerate the area as a key gateway to the city centre, driving further investment and giving our residents and businesses opportunities to thrive." Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
