Thames Hospice

Thames Hospice Thames Hospice is the local charity providing expert care for people with life-limiting illnesses
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26/11/2025

Step into Christmas with the SANTA DASH! 🎅

📅 Event Date: Sunday 7 December
📍 Location: The Look Out, Swinley Forest
🎟️ Sign up: https://www.thameshospice.org.uk/upcoming-events/
🏠 Kindly sponsored by Bridges Estate Agents

⚠️ Important NoticeDue to a scheduled electrical shutdown happening at the Hospice on Tuesday 2 December, the Café by th...
25/11/2025

⚠️ Important Notice

Due to a scheduled electrical shutdown happening at the Hospice on Tuesday 2 December, the Café by the Lake will be closing at 1pm for the rest of the day.

Thank you for your understanding and support! 💚

Join us for our annual remembrance event, Light up a Life, on the 30th November at 4pm or 6pm in the Hospice gardens. Th...
24/11/2025

Join us for our annual remembrance event, Light up a Life, on the 30th November at 4pm or 6pm in the Hospice gardens.

There will be multi-faith readings and music and the opportunity to light a candle in memory of your loved one. Families with children are encouraged to attend the 4pm event and are invited to join us from 3pm to decorate a lantern for their candle.

You can book your space at Light up a Life, make a donation and leave a dedication to your loved one online at www.thameshospice.org.uk/lual

🎻 Unexpected treasures in our eBay store 🎷Every shift in our eBay department brings something new, and volunteer David k...
22/11/2025

🎻 Unexpected treasures in our eBay store 🎷

Every shift in our eBay department brings something new, and volunteer David knows this better than anyone. Between friendly chats, plenty of tea and a generous supply of biscuits, he’s often greeted by a dusty old music case waiting to be opened.

Inside? Anything from a well-loved child’s violin to a long-forgotten instrument from someone’s attic. “We’ve had a few ‘Stradivarius’ violins,” David laughs. “Though the ‘Made in Czechoslovakia’ label usually gives the game away!” Even so, they sell brilliantly - one beautiful Victorian violin even reached £800.

Sometimes the finds offer a peek into musical history, like a 1920s/30s Melody C saxophone complete with vintage reeds. Other times, the surprises come from the bidders such as the faulty guitar that went from a £30 listing to £227 after a bidding frenzy!

And today’s discovery? A brand-new electric violin that David had to test at full volume… even if his playing skills didn’t quite match the enthusiasm.

🛒 Explore our eBay store for unique musical instruments, vinyl, collectibles, jewellery, books, LEGO, preloved toys, cameras and more.
Every purchase supports the vital care we provide at Thames Hospice.

🎵 https://ow.ly/hZS950XvGYM

22/11/2025

Red suits, running shoes, and a whole lot of Christmas spirit! 🎅👟 Be part of the merriest miles of the year! 🎁❤️ FREE Santa suit with every adult sign up!! 📅

Event Date: Sunday 7 December
📍 Location: The Look Out, Swinley Forest
🎟️ Sign up: https://www.thameshospice.org.uk/upcoming-events/
🏠 Kindly sponsored by Bridges Estate Agents

🎄✨ Our Gerrards Cross store is staying open until 7pm this evening as the Gerrards Cross Winter Wonderland gets into ful...
21/11/2025

🎄✨ Our Gerrards Cross store is staying open until 7pm this evening as the Gerrards Cross Winter Wonderland gets into full swing with its Christmas lights switch-on! ✨🎄

Stop by for:
🛍️ A cosy Christmas shopping atmosphere
🎁 Amazing gift ideas
✨ And a warm welcome while you’re out enjoying the lights

📍 27 Packhorse Road, Gerrards Cross, SL9 7QA

Pop in, say hello, and start the festive season with us! 🎅✨

21/11/2025

Did you know that 80% of the care Thames Hospice provides is actually delivered in the community, right in people’s homes? 🏡

We recently confirmed via our poll that for most people, there is simply no place like home - especially at Christmas.

Our Hospice at Home team works tirelessly to set families up with the medical and emotional support they need to stay together in their own space. As Sam shares, having his dad at home "made a very hard period that bit easier."

Please consider donating or sharing our post to ensure we can support more families at home: https://ow.ly/4pHL50XuKlX

HOME IS EVERYTHING. Especially at Christmas.We asked over 2,000 UK adults what they would miss most if they were away fr...
21/11/2025

HOME IS EVERYTHING. Especially at Christmas.

We asked over 2,000 UK adults what they would miss most if they were away from home on Christmas Eve. (Thank you to the 58 people who also shared their thoughts in our social poll!)

The results powerfully confirm just how important 'home' is:

🏡 51% would miss the warmth and familiarity of their surroundings.
👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 49% would miss being surrounded by family.
✨ 49% would miss the peace and comfort of their own space.

For families like the Shutes (pictured), this rings true. All Graham, 54, wanted was to spend his final Christmas at home in Binfield, surrounded by the people he loved most.

Thanks to the support of our community, our Hospice at Home team were there to make that wish come true.

Help us bring the comfort of 'home' to more local families this Christmas. https://ow.ly/uw0Q50XuL14

Thinking about volunteering and have some free time at the weekends? 🙌Our Volunteer Manager will be at our Langley store...
21/11/2025

Thinking about volunteering and have some free time at the weekends? 🙌

Our Volunteer Manager will be at our Langley store tomorrow, Saturday 22 November, from 1 - 3pm, chatting about all things volunteering.

Pop in, say hello, and discover what opportunities might be right for you! Volunteering is a great way to boost your CV, gain experience, meet new people, or simply give back to your local community. 💙

Best of all - you choose how much time you’d like to give. ⏰

Come along and find out more!

📅 Saturday 22 November
🕰️ 1 - 3pm
👉 Thames Hospice, 11-12 Harrow Market, Langley, Slough SL3 8HJ

✨ Join us for an evening of sparkle and creativity ✨Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maker, our hands-on wo...
20/11/2025

✨ Join us for an evening of sparkle and creativity ✨

Whether you’re a total beginner or a seasoned maker, our hands-on workshop is the perfect way to kick off the festive season with friends, laughter, and creativity.

Come make your own rustic 12 days of Christmas decorations to adorn an upcycled tree bough. Gather your friends or come and make new ones! ⭐

🌿 All materials provided & expert guidance given
🍪 Enjoy a hot drink & festive treats
📅 Date: Thursday 4 December
🕰️ Time: 6 - 8.30pm
📍 Location: Café by the Lake, Thames Hospice, Windsor Road, Maidenhead SL6 2DN
💷 Tickets: £50 per person including all materials, a hot drink & festive treats

🎟 Book your ticket: In person at the Thames Hospice reception or email maidenhead.studio@thameshospice.org.uk

✨ From vinyl to vintage - uncover hidden gems on our eBay store ✨“I wanted to find something where I could be useful,” D...
20/11/2025

✨ From vinyl to vintage - uncover hidden gems on our eBay store ✨

“I wanted to find something where I could be useful,” Dominic explained. His lifelong love of vinyl, collecting, playing, and learning about records since the days of Radio Luxembourg and browsing Woolworths or Our Price, made our eBay team the perfect fit.

Our eBay team receive generous donations of vinyl every day, and Dominic’s expertise has quickly become invaluable. But his motivation to volunteer goes deeper than music.

“A close friend of one of my sons received hospice care,” he shared. “It was an extraordinarily difficult time, but Thames Hospice made it more manageable for everyone involved.”

Now, Dominic spends his time carefully sorting through donated records, searching for hidden musical gems. “It’s great to go in and sift through the records people have donated. You never know what you might find, sometimes there’s a real treasure waiting to be discovered.”

For Dominic, volunteering is both meaningful and fulfilling. “It feels good to know that what we’re doing helps the community while also letting me pursue something I love. It’s the perfect blend of passion and purpose.”

🎵✨ Explore the treasures in our eBay store, from musical instruments and vinyl to collectibles, jewellery, books, LEGO, preloved toys and cameras. Every purchase supports our vital care at Thames Hospice.

https://ow.ly/Ag5850XuE6A

✨ Our Children & Families Event! ✨On World Children’s Day, we’re reflecting on a really special session we held last mon...
20/11/2025

✨ Our Children & Families Event! ✨

On World Children’s Day, we’re reflecting on a really special session we held last month with our Children & Families Bereavement Group at Thames Hospice. This group is dedicated to supporting children and young people (and their families) who are grieving the loss of a loved one, offering creative, therapeutic, and peer-group spaces to help them navigate the grief journey.

The day was full of curiosity, connection and creativity, including a very memorable visit from Berkshire Birds of Prey 🦅🦉

The children loved getting up close to the birds, taking part in hands-on experiences, and engaging with art and play activities designed to help express emotions in a safe environment. Meanwhile, families had time to talk, connect and support each other.

It was a wonderful reminder of why every child deserves the chance not just to cope, but to thrive, in the face of loss.

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About Thames Hospice

Thames Hospice is the local charity providing expert care for people living with life-limiting illnesses in East Berkshire and South Buckinghamshire. A vital part of our work is also supporting their families and carers.

We care for the physical, social and psychological needs of our patients, not just the condition. Our highly skilled medical team works with the patient, their family and carers, to develop a complete programme of care tailored to their individual needs.

Our services include therapy, nursing and medical care, as well as practical and emotional support in our Hospice at Windsor and in patients' homes.

It costs £8 million every year to keep our Hospice running. We rely on our community for over 50% of the funds we have to raise annually to provide our services free of charge, 365 days a year, to the people who need us.