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29/08/2025

Happy Friday! Today we’re sharing a terrific story out of our AbbotsLangley HospiceShop.

Lisa has been volunteering at the shop for 8 years. She says, “I found the shop such a lovely community place. The staff are so kind and welcoming with everyone in there, whether they’re shopping or not.”

Lisa also buys her Hospice lottery tickets at our shop and recently received a call from The Hospice Lottery Partnership to tell her she’d won £10,000 in the rollover. But Lisa couldn’t believe the news.

“I kept asking ‘You mean ten pounds, right?’” Lisa says. “Once it hit, I was blown away. We were both laughing.”

Lisa’s son is getting married next year so she’ll spend some of her winnings on that. “It will be nice to also treat myself a little bit,” she added.

We can’t think of a more deserving winner! Thanks to Lisa for all she does for the Hospice and her community.

If you’d like to play the Hospice Lottery – you can purchase tickets in our shops or online: https://hospicelottery.org.uk/

28/08/2025

Please SHARE this post with someone who's looking for an autumn adventure!

If you’ve never done the Mud Pack Challenge before, this is an amazing moment to join in! And for the next few days you can take 10% off with code PAYDAY10. 👉stfrancis.org.uk/mudpack

Promising lots of fun, Mud Packers will slip, slide, jump and wade their way through the 190-acre grounds and woodland of Ashridge House, negotiating over thirty wet and muddy obstacles along the way on 12th October.

Offer ends 1st September.

Grab a friend or get a team together and prepare for an unforgettable day.

Thanks to our event sponsors British Gas

26/08/2025

We're so pleased to be one of the charities receiving a share of profits from this fantastic production of Twelfth Night by The Players Theatre Company. It opens at Deans' Hall in Berkhamsted tomorrow - get your tickets and be swept away. 🎭

25/08/2025

Remember someone special by dedicating a beautiful, handcrafted leaf on our Memory Tree, a unique sculpture created by local artist Claudia Ashley-Brown.

Located in the peaceful surroundings of our Sanctuary, the tree now features a variety of charming creatures, including birds, butterflies, rabbits, and more. We’ll inscribe your chosen dedication and invite you to bring friends and family to the Sanctuary to choose the perfect spot. While you're here, take a moment to enjoy some quiet time with a cup of tea.

It's a beautiful and personal way to remember a loved one, and you are always welcome to return to visit.

https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/memory-tree

23/08/2025

Put your best foot forward this September with the Jog On Couch to 5k. Dig out your trainers, 👟 dust off your workout gear, and join the fabulous Heather and Erica on their 10-week course. 🏃‍♀️🏃‍♂️

You'll make new friends and build up to a 5k run, all the while being supported with expert coaches and fun group activities. We're talking from experience when we say this really is the best way to get running, whether you're starting from scratch or just need a helping hand to restart.

Come and join us on Tuesdays, starting on the 23rd of September.

We're so lucky that absolutely all money raised from this course goes to the Hospice. Thank you, Heather and Erica! Jog On
https://jogonrunning.com/couch-to-5k/

20/08/2025

The perfect mix of joy and challenge, Mud Pack brings both! And we love it!

Join us on 12th October! Sign up with our early bird price 👉 stfrancis.org.uk/mudpack

Shoutout to our event sponsors British Gas.

19/08/2025

In just one year, 150 new Friends signed up to give a regular donation every month. Together they are now raising enough to fund all the costs for a senior specialist nurse with the incredible skills to give, lead and manage safe care at home.

Our friends are making a difference for their friends, neighbours and people they do not even know. Join them by signing up to a monthly gift and help sustain our hospice care 👉 https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/supporting-us/friends-of-st-francis

18/08/2025

We’re delighted to be the chosen charity at this year’s Chesham Community Cricket Tournament. We can’t wait to be part of one of Chesham’s biggest community events which promises an atmosphere of feel-good fun. We’ll be hosting a fantastic raffle so please come see us and take a chance at winning some fabulous prizes!

🏏 CHESHAM COMMUNITY CRICKET TOURNAMENT 🏏
📅 Bank Holiday Monday – 25th August 2025
📍 Chesham Cricket Club | 🕙 First ball bowled at 10am sharp!

17/08/2025

Our Make a Will Month returns this October, with details of participating solicitors announced at the start of September 👀

Register your interest and be the first to hear 👉 https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/will-month/

We'll have solicitors across Herts and Bucks, who will waive their fee in lieu of a donation to the Hospice 🥰

Did you know that over 50% of UK adults do not have a Will?

15/08/2025

Members of our hospice clinical teams are ready to don the famous orange t-shirts and take on the Mud Pack Challenge 💪 who's joining them? 👉 stfrancis.org.uk/mudpack

With familiar faces from across the hospice, the squad is rumoured to be creeping into double figures! 🤩 You've got this guys!

Sign up and take on 7 or 14km routes on Sunday 12th October at Ashridge House! Big thanks to our event sponsors British Gas.

14/08/2025

Just one month to go until an event so special that we are counting down the days! 🌳 🍦🌞

The Garden Party at Ashridge House is a wonderful opportunity to join family, friends and colleagues. A truly authentic Garden Party complete with legendary hospice cream teas, local stalls and stunning gardens to wander through.

We’re looking forward to giving you a very warm welcome on Sunday 14th September, for what will be a fabulous day! You can get your tickets here 👉 stfrancis.org.uk/gardenparty

Please do help spread the word!

Thanks to our sponsor OSD Healthcare

13/08/2025

Our Dementia Support Group gathered for a set of six sessions this summer in the Hospice’s Spring Centre. Fifteen people attended the group – both people with dementia and their carers – which was led by our Wellbeing Team.

“Every week we do something different so there is something for everyone,” Amber, who led the group, explained. Activities included creating flower mandalas, painting pots, exploring sound bowls, and using dance and movement for relaxation.

“We’ve seen the carers relaxing as much as the people living with dementia,” Amber said. “They really enjoy chatting and helping each other, and they’ve also been taking walks together in our gardens after each session.”

One carer had previously struggled to motivate her partner to leave the house, but the support group was so enjoyable for him that he was happy to go to the Hospice.

“Everyone in the group has been so engaged,” Amber said. “We’ve had them up and dancing, and we check in with everyone to see how they’re feeling.”

To find out more about what we offer in our Spring Centre, visit our website: https://www.stfrancis.org.uk/our-care/the-spring-centre

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Every Life is Precious

The Hospice of St Francis is here to help people live their precious lives well. Our free care has many meanings and is defined by each person's need, needs that may change many times. We care for the whole person or family unit for however long we are needed – days, weeks, months or years.

We love what we do and we love your support too. Volunteering, sharing stories from your preciouslife, shopping with us (@ReturnedtoGlory / http://www.stfrancis.org.uk/shop-with-us), taking part in a fundraising challenge or simply donating to us, from coins in a home box to leaving a gift in your Will, all helps us raise over £5 million annually to fund our free care. Every penny is needed to do what we do.