Bury Hospice

07/05/2026

Have you got any vinyl records you are willing to donate to charity? Our stocks are running very low and we are actively seeking donations for us to sell in our charity shops to help fund palliative care for local people.
Any donations can be taken to our Donation Centre at Unit 13, Dale Industrial Estate, Radcliffe, M26 1AD or the hospice’s main reception.

07/05/2026

We are inviting everyone to support the work of the hospice by playing our 35th Birthday Raffle, proudly sponsored by Olympic Construction Ltd. Our raffle mailing will be arriving on doorsteps shortly. If you are not on our mailing list but would like to purchase raffle tickets, please call the fundraising office on 0161 797 1748 or email fundraising@buryhospice.org.uk 💜

In their latest column, Bury Hospice celebrates its anniversary and launches a fundraising raffle campaign to support its services

06/05/2026

Last year, Suzanne Hall’s husband, Billy, was cared for at Bury Hospice.
Suzanne said: “Over the weeks, Billy, our family, and I built a warm, trusting relationship with the incredible staff. Their kindness, dignity, and gentleness were unlike anything I had ever witnessed. They always greeted Billy with warmth, explained every step of his care, and protected his privacy with such respect. He longed to see our fur baby, Scruff - and when the staff told us Scruff was welcome, it lifted Billy’s spirits instantly. Scruff became a daily visitor, curling up beside him and sleeping the days away with his daddy. On May 24th, my beautiful warrior took his last breath. Scruff was curled up on his bed, and my Mum, Dad, sister and I held his hands as he slipped away. I tell everyone that the staff at Bury Hospice are angels on earth - because they truly are.”
Suzanne is organising a charity fundraiser – A Night for Billy - which is taking place at Olive Restaurant on Sunday, May 17th between 5pm and 10pm. Tickets cost £10 (including entertainment and food) and are available online at: https://donorbox.org/events/932545/steps/choose_tickets

06/05/2026

Staff members from Home Instead, Citizen's Advice Bureau & Bury Older People's Mental Health Team joined us for our recent Community Engagement Session.
To register to attend our next session on June 11th between 1.30pm and 3pm at Bury Hospice, please email: education@buryhospice.org.uk

05/05/2026

Bury Hospice will be collaborating with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust to spread the word of Dying Matters and to encourage conversations around people's wishes for their end-of-life care, this could be physical, spiritual or financial. Let’s talk about it, because dying matters.
Come and see us tomorrow, May 6th at Asda in Pilsworth between 10am and 3pm 💜

04/05/2026

This week is Dying Matters week - it's all about encouraging conversations about death and dying 🌻

At Bury Hospice, we see first-hand how important it is to be able to open up, and talk about dying with your loved ones or our team of nurses and healthcare assistants. It is such a comfort and relief to know that your wishes, or those of your loved ones are heard and understood.

Dying Matters is a national campaign led by Hospice UK. For more information and resources, visit their website: https://www.hospiceuk.org/our-campaigns/dying-matters

03/05/2026

For nearly 35 years Bury Hospice has provided free palliative and end-of-life care to people in the local community with a life-limiting illness.
The hospice has commissioned a handcrafted and unique Sunflower by the talented team at the British Ironworks that can be dedicated in memory of someone special, or can be purchased to show support for the work the Hospice does for patients and their families across Bury. Anyone can dedicate a flower, you don’t have to have experienced our care first hand at the hospice.
Memories stay with us forever and we hope our Sunflower Appeal will help you remember and celebrate the lives of someone special. Every flower tells a personal story, so whether you are making a dedication in memory of a loved one or as a way of supporting the hospice, every donation will make a difference to people in our local community.
We would like to invite you to join us in remembering your loved one through our Sunflower Appeal.
All of the flowers dedicated will be on display around the pond within the grounds of the hospice from July 31st until Friday, August 21st, where you will be able to view them. You will also receive the flower as a colourful keepsake which you will be able to collect after the display has ended.
Each Sunflower is available for a minimum donation of £25. If you dedicate two Sunflowers, we can offer a special discount of £40 for both. Sunflowers can be dedicated online at https://sunflowerappeal2026.dedicationpage.org/ or by calling the fundraising office on 0161 797 1748. Everyone who dedicates a flower will also receive a personalised dedication card.

02/05/2026

Join our Memory Walk to celebrate the life of someone special.
A walk to remember our loved ones will take place on Saturday, August 15th around the stunning grounds of Burrs Country Park and surrounding area.
We want everyone to join us - men, women and children – and dogs are welcome too.
The sponsored walk will start and finish at Burrs Country Park and refreshments will be on offer.
There are two routes available, a four-mile walk or a shorter two-mile walk. Both routes will start at the showground and can be chosen on the day.
Registration will take place at 3pm, with the walk starting at 4pm.
It costs £20 to sign up for an adult and £7.50 for an under 16-year-old.
We are offering an early bird registration fee of just £15 for an adult and £5 for children. The discount is available until June 30th.
The suggested minimum sponsorship is £100.
Participants will receive a special memory walk t-shirt, memory walk label and medal. Adults will also receive a candle and children will receive a goody bag on completion of the walk.
To register, visit: https://www.buryhospice.org.uk/events/memory-walk-2026

01/05/2026

Get your paddles at the ready to help raise money for Bury Hospice.
We are looking for teams who want to go head-to-head in a battle on the water for this year’s Dragon Boat Race, which is taking place at Elton Sailing Club on Saturday, May 9th.
We are looking for teams of 17 people to register, which includes a crew of 16 rowers and a drummer.
We are encouraging people to come and cheer on the teams. There will be something for everyone including Jersey Girls Ice Cream, indoor café, indoor and outdoor bars, outdoor BBQ, raffle, and games.
For more information or to register your team, call the fundraising team on 0161 797 1748 or email Laura Marinelli lauramarinelli@buryhospice.org.uk
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01/05/2026

⚽🎉 KRIS THEW FUN DAY – SATURDAY 23RD MAY 🎉⚽

Join us for a full day of football, fun, food, and entertainment at a Fun Day, which has been organised in memory of Kristian Thew. Bury Hospice was Kristian's chosen charity following the care he received in our inpatient unit.

🔹 Junior Tournament (10am–1pm)
8 teams, group stage then knockout football, medals for every player & trophies up for grabs 🏆

🔹 Adults Match (2pm Kick-Off)
DJ at pitch side and a penalty shootout finish 🎶⚽

🎯 Activities all day including:
Bouncy castle • Penalty shootout • Crossbar challenge • Raffle • Axe throwing • Archery

🍔 Burger, pizza & ice cream vans
🍻 Club drinks available all day

📍 Radcliffe Town Sports Club, Outwood Road, M26 1AG
⏰ Starts 10am

Bring the family and make a day of it! 🙌

01/05/2026

Congratulations to Rob Daniels for completing the London Marathon in loving memory of his mum, Susan Daniels, who passed away in October 2025 after battling COPD.
Rob said: “My mum received compassionate, expert palliative care from Bury Hospice during her final weeks – care that brought immense comfort to her and us as a family”.
Rob’s fundraising page is still active at: https://2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/robert-daniels-72366

30/04/2026

Bury Hospice staged its biggest annual fundraiser, Strictly Best Foot Forward on Saturday, April 18th at Holy Cross College.
In front of a star studded judging panel, 14 couples danced their hearts out to raise money for the hospice. Each couple had their own reasons for taking part, many of whom had experienced the amazing care and support provided by Bury Hospice.
The event was led by fundraising volunteer, Deborah Lisle and her fabulous Strictly team. Each year the glamorous competition helps to raise thousands of pounds to help fund care for patients and their families across Bury.
After 12 weeks of rehearsals the dance couples performed in front of a panel of celebrity judges including Sally Carman-Duttine, Vicky Myres and Erin Shanagher, alongside professional dance teachers Alan Newman and Alison Park.
The champions on the night were Nicola Reynolds and Daniel Wood who lifted the glitterball trophy to be crowned winners of Strictly Best Foot Forward 2026.
This year’s annual Strictly-style contest has raised an incredible £103,000 – including a donation of £20,000, which was made on the night by a mystery donor. It has now been revealed that one of the dance couples, Corin and Tricia Dalby, of Box Power CIC made the generous donation through their charitable foundation fund. We would like to say a huge thank you to Corin and Tricia, and to everyone involved in this year’s event.
Follow our social media and look out for our recruitment campaign to enlist our next dance troop to compete in Strictly Best Foot Forward 2027.