Keech Hospice

01/06/2026

What an incredible community we have👏👏👏

Thank you so much for all the support and to The Kingfisher Bedford for even considering Keech.

Thanks to all of you we’re now their Charity of the Year! This will make such a different to local families🩷🩵

💰 THE VOTES ARE IN… 💰

And what a response we had!

Over 800 of our wonderful community took part in the vote for our next Charity of the Year. The winning charity (with over 220 votes) is…

💡 Keech Hospice - who work incredibly hard to provide FREE palliative and end of life care for people of all ages across the Bedford community.

We are incredibly proud to be supporting them over the next year and we know so many of you are too!

BUT THAT’S NOT ALL…

We are also incredibly pleased to be announcing that our Kingfisher Karnival will be taking place on Saturday 1st August this year, and this will be the first event taking place to raise money for Keech.

Stay tuned for more details 👀

01/06/2026

Every day, we hear words like these from our volunteers:

“Volunteering gives me a sense of purpose, and that makes me happy.”
“I wanted to give something back and I’ve gained so much myself.”
“I tell my friends, if you ever get the chance - come and volunteer at Keech!”

Volunteers Week is our chance to pause, reflect and celebrate the people who help our community live and die well. And that’s you.

Thank you for making the difference - this week and every week. 🩷

👉 Read Faith’s full Volunteers Week message: bit.ly/3QDz0cJ

31/05/2026

It’s here! Registration for Hadrian’s Wall Trek 2027 is now open🚶‍♀️

Take on an unforgettable 88-mile challenge (or push yourself to the full 97-mile coast-to-coast route) and trek through breathtaking landscapes from 12–19 June 2027 for Keech Hospice.

Every step you take will help support patients and their families when they need it most 🩷

Sign up today and start this epic journey: https://bit.ly/4uwFObj

30/05/2026

📣 Did you know?

If you or someone you care for is living with a life-limiting condition in Bedfordshire you can now get specialist palliative care advice and support 24/7 with one simple call.

📞 NHS 111 – Option 4
This dedicated service connects you directly to palliative care experts who can offer guidance, reassurance and help at any time of day or night.

One number. One option. Support when you need it most.

For general medical advice, please continue to use the main NHS 111 service.

27/05/2026

One hour can make a real difference. ⏰

£55 could help fund one hour of specialist nursing care, supporting patients and families at the end of life.

Without urgent support, this care won't reach everyone who needs it.

Give today: https://bit.ly/484Y3v3

23/05/2026

We hope you're all enjoying this weekend’s sunshine ☀️

Just a gentle reminder that our garden offers a moment of calm and reflection.

We’re so lucky to have such beautiful outdoor spaces at Keech Hospice, made possible by our incredible team of gardening volunteers.

Our garden is here whenever you need it 🩷🩵

22/05/2026

Every story deserves end‑of‑life care when it’s needed most.

Help Keech support families like Joyce's through life’s most difficult final moments. 🩷

Donate today: https://bit.ly/484Y3v3

20/05/2026

One hour can change everything. ⏰

£55 could help fund one hour of specialist nursing care, supporting patients and families at the end of life.

Your gift ensures end of life care never stops: https://bit.ly/484Y3v3

18/05/2026

To our amazing supporters - Would you vote for us please, a simple tag for Keech Hospice on The Kingfisher Bedfords post could make the difference 🩷🩷

WE WANT YOU (to choose our next charity of the year)

We’ve been proud supporters of the wonderful Bedford Blues Foundation for the last few years, and now it’s time to choose our next charity partner 😆

Comment below the emoji for the charity you’d love to see us support:

💡Keech Hospice Care https://keech.org.uk
📞Embrace https://www.embrace.org.uk
🏠IMPAKT https://impakt.org.uk
🧠 Bemoore Foundation https://thebemoorefoundation.org
❤️ Sue Ryder https://www.sueryder.org

The charity with the most votes will win 🏆

Voting closes at 11.59pm on Sunday 24th May. Share this post and get your votes in!

18/05/2026

Hospice care isn't just for end of life…

It’s support that begins long before.

Every age. Every stage. Every story.

Your gift ensures this care never stops: https://bit.ly/484Y3v3