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Western Telegraph
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Western Telegraph
Choir concert raises £1,200 for Paul Sartori Hospice
The event, organised by the Pembroke Dock Community Choir, took place on March 8 at Pater Hall, Pembroke Dock, and raised £1,234 for Paul Sartori Hospice at Home. The evening featured performances from both the Pembroke Dock Community Choir and the Paul Sartori Community Choir. The two choirs came together for a special joint rendition of "Can You Feel the Love Tonight?" as the finale. The Pembrokeshire Lindy Hoppers also performed a dance routine. Nigel Arthur, a member of the Pembroke Dock Community Choir, said: "We thought that maybe we would try and do a concert to raise funds for Paul Sartori. "Being a 50–60 strong choir, quite a few members have had help for family members in the past from this charity. "We raised an incredible amount, and we were very pleased. "It was a thoroughly enjoyable night for us all and worth it in raising a great amount for this wonderful charity." Jo Lutwyche, community relationship officer for Paul Sartori, said: "We are so grateful to the Pembroke Dock Community Choir for organising this very enjoyable night. "The Pembrokeshire Lindy Hoppers as well as the Paul Sartori Community Choir added to the evening." The Pembroke Dock Community Choir is open to new members and meets every Wednesday at 5.15pm during term time at Pembroke Dock Community School Hall. The Paul Sartori Community Choir was established in April 2022 to bring people together after the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic and to raise awareness and funds for the charity. Now, three years on, the choir continues to support Paul Sartori Hospice at Home and other worthy causes, performing at joint community fundraising events across the county. Paul Sartori Hospice at Home provides a range of services to Pembrokeshire people living in the final stages of a life-limiting illness and the Paul Sartori Community Choir extends the support to the wider community. For further information on the charity and its services visit their website.
Western Telegraph
24-04-2025
- Health
- Western Telegraph
Paul Sartori Foundation announces Death Matters Week events
The Paul Sartori Foundation is organising these events during Dying Matters Week 2025. The week will start with a concert at St Mary's Church, Haverfordwest, on Monday, May 5, 2025, at 1pm. The event will feature performances by the Paul Sartori Community Choir and will serve as a platform to highlight the importance of end-of-life conversations. The concert aims to bring the community together through music, creating a supportive environment to discuss topics often considered taboo. Continuing the week's events, the foundation will host an information and activities day on Thursday, May 8, 2025, from 10am to 2.30pm at The Third Place in Milford Haven. The event, in conjunction with PAVS and Pembrokeshire County Council, will provide attendees with access to resources and discussions focused on end-of-life planning, bereavement support, and the services offered by the Future Care Planning department at the Paul Sartori Foundation. There is also a guided walk and a craft area for creative expression. The day is designed to educate individuals to make informed decisions about their end-of-life care. On Friday, May 9, 2025, the foundation will host "The Dead Good Quiz," a fun and competitive event in the relaxed setting of Yr Hen Ysgol, Dinas Cross. Participants can attend individually or as part of a team, enjoying a fun-filled quiz night that combines entertainment with meaningful discussion. This event exemplifies the foundation's commitment to making end-of-life conversations more accessible and less daunting for the community. These events have been instigated by the Future Care Planning department at Paul Sartori. Mandy Jones, who works on the project in the community, said: "Having a future care plan in place means that you can take charge of what happens to you should you become seriously unwell and are unable to express your wishes. "It also gives guidance to families and helps ease stress at a very difficult time. "These community events aim to inform and empower people to have autonomy over their future health and wellbeing." For more information about these events and the services provided by the Paul Sartori Foundation, visit their website.
