St Wilfrid's Hospice

27/11/2025

The Lights of Love trees are up!

It’s always a special moment when the Lights of Love trees go up, and this year is no exception.

We have already started hanging your personalised stars on the tree in The Street Café at the hospice, and the names dedicated online on the tree in the garden.

If you would like to see the stars, please feel free to visit any day between 8am and 5pm.

And if you would like to dedicate a star – online or in person you can find out how at stwhospice.org/dedicate

Lights of love is kindly sponsored by Eastbourne Gardens Care Home - Avery Collection who have covered the cost of creating this event so that more of the money raised can go to local hospice care.

27/11/2025

Join our Retail Team this Christmas! 🎄

We are looking for seasonal volunteers to support our Retail Team during the busy Christmas period. Whether you are based at our Donation Centre or one of our high street charity shops, we would love to hear from you if you have a few spare hours to give this festive season.

Every hour you volunteer helps raise vital funds for St Wilfrid's Hospice, supporting end of life care in our local community.

More information can be found on our website. stwhospice.org/seasonal-volunteer

26/11/2025

Your next great challenge starts here! 🚲

Sign up for The Wilfride next September and cycle from Eastbourne to Paris, raising vital funds for St Wilfrid's Hospice.

You'll enjoy an amazing adventure, pedal through picturesque French landscapes, and experience the ultimate finale at the Eiffel Tower. Every mile you ride will help raise crucial funds for the compassionate care St Wilfrid's provides.

Head to our website for more information.
www.stwhospice.org/event/the-wilfride-2026/

26/11/2025

Feeling organised this festive season? Get ahead of the rush and book your Christmas Tree Recycling with St Wilfrid’s Hospice! 🌲✨

If you live in BN8, BN20, BN21, BN22, BN23, BN24, BN25, BN26, BN27, TN21, or TN22, you can plan ahead now to make a real difference after the festivities are over.

By recycling your real Christmas tree with us, you will help reduce waste ♻️ and support St Wilfrid’s Hospice in providing compassionate care for local people who need hospice care. 💛

Simply tell us you would like your tree collected and make a donation. Our fantastic volunteers will collect your tree anytime from 8am on Thursday 8th to Sunday 11th January 2026. https://events.stwhospice.org/event/trees-2026/donate

A huge thank you to our generous sponsors Enterprise and East Sussex College for making this possible.

25/11/2025

I’m a CEO… Get Me Out of Here returns in 2026 and we’re excited to announce our first four participants:

⭐ Colin, our very own CEO
⭐ Adam Upton from Eastbourne Property Shop
⭐ Josh Clarke from Clarke Roofing
⭐ Annie Fitzpatrick from Bate & Albon Solicitors

And that’s just the start — we already have over 20 brave participants signed up!

They’ll be pushed to their limits with climbing, archery, shooting, reptile handling and even some backwoods cooking! 🎯🐍

Want to support them? Visit our website to donate. https://events.stwhospice.org/event/im-a-ceo

Fancy taking part? Email dave.longman@stwhospice.org to sign up!

24/11/2025

A big thank you to Phil and Kate Jones for raising more than £4,000 for the hospice.

After signing up for our recent Sahara Trek, Phil suffered a ruptured brain aneurysm which meant it was no longer possible for him to undertake the challenge.

Once he was on the mend and feeling a bit stronger, Phil was determined to do something meaningful to honour the money that had already been raised, so he and Kate walked 6km from the Grand Hotel on Eastbourne seafront to the hospice in Broadwater Way.

What an incredible achievement. Well done, Phil!

24/11/2025

It’s Christmas Fair week at St Wilfrid’s Hospice! 🎄

The festive fun is nearly here, and we can’t wait to welcome you to our very first Christmas Fair!

Join us on Saturday 29th November, 11am–4pm at the hospice, for a heart-warming day of joy, crafts, treats, and plenty of Christmas magic for the whole family. ✨

A few things to keep in mind:

- Parking at the hospice will be limited, but plenty is available nearby, including the Summerdown School car park — thank you to the school for providing this.
- We’ll be taking card payments, but bringing some cash is helpful and supports our lovely stallholders.
- Our Street Café will offer a smaller, takeaway-only menu on the day — no hot lunches, but lots of tasty treats available.

There are still a few spaces left for the Father Christmas experience. To book, email kayleigh.tippett@stwhospice.org or call 01323 434224.

Find out more at: stwhospice.org/christmas-fair-2025-event/

A big thank you to Recruitment South East for sponsoring our Christmas Fair and supporting local families this festive season. 💛

23/11/2025

The time after losing someone close can feel isolating and lonely for children and young people.

Talking about loss isn’t always easy, but sharing stories and memories can help bring connection, comfort, and hope.

As comes to an end, we’re encouraging everyone to continue to share their stories about bereavement. Whether it’s through writing, drawing, or simply talking, every story helps strengthen understanding and reminds young people that they are not alone.

Here are some visual resources to help get you started. These templates and prompts can be used at home, in school, or in support groups to open conversations about grief in a gentle and creative way.

Together, we can help young people feel seen, supported, and connected 💛

22/11/2025

Have you seen our Memory Stars? These personalised decorations can be hung at home, or gifted to someone else and are a special way to remember a loved one this Christmas.

Stars are available in gold or silver colours, and each one is engraved with your dedication (up to 35 characters, including spaces). They are presented in a lovely St Wilfrid’s branded box.

The suggested donation for each star is £15. Every donation provides vital funds to help more people receive hospice care this Christmas. At a time when our costs are higher than our income, your support is more important than ever. Thank you.

There is limited availability for these stars, so we recommend ordering early to avoid disappointment.

Find out more and order at: https://www.stwhospice.org/support-us/donate/in-memory-of/memory-stars/

21/11/2025

Meet Hugo and Amy as they share some of their favourite memories of Hugo’s dad, Stephen, who died in January this year.

They talk about the moments that mean the most, from everyday laughter to the little things that now remind them of him and how those memories continue to bring connection and comfort.

Hugo and Amy also share what’s helped them along the way, and how support from The Seahorse Project has made a difference in their journey.

A big thank you to Amy and Hugo for sharing their story as part of and for reminding us that talking about the people we miss the most, helps us to continue to strengthen hope for the future.

21/11/2025

Don't miss members of the St Wilfrid's team on Eastbourne Youth Radio today between 11am to midday. Tune in at 87.7FM or listen online at www.eyr.org.uk!

Eastbourne Youth Radio (EYR) returns to the airwaves for our annual broadcast now in its 25th year!. EYR sees students from local schools and other organizations, present over 65 hours of programmes. On-air from studios at East Sussex College on a local FM frequency of 87.7 FM and worldwide via our....

20/11/2025

🎅 Christmas is a time for giving, and you can give the gift of time to St Wilfrid's Hospice this festive season. 🤶

We are looking for enthusiastic Seasonal Volunteers to help out in our wonderful charity shops during the busy Christmas period. Every hour you give helps us raise vital funds to support patients and their families in our community.

What's involved?
Helping our friendly shop teams with sorting donations, serving customers, displaying stock and furniture, and raising awareness of the hospice.

✅ No Experience Required ✅ Flexible Hours ✅ Short-Term Commitment ✅ A great addition to your CV

Pop into one of our shops to find out more or head to our website to apply.

stwhospice.org/seasonal-volunteer