Dr Kershaw's Hospice

06/05/2026

Moments That Matter 🩷

Spending Christmas together meant everything to Jean and her family.

In the final weeks of her life, she was cared for at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice, where they were able to share one last Christmas side by side - a time filled with love, comfort and precious memories.

Those conversations about what mattered most helped make those final moments together so special.

Because every moment matters. 🩷

Read Jean’s story: www.drkh.org.uk/stories/momentsthatmatter-jean/

06/05/2026

06/05/2026

Could you be holding this £3,000 cheque? ✨

Our Spring Draw winner will take home an amazing £3,000 - and it could be you!

For just £1 a ticket, you’ll be supporting patient care at Dr Kershaw’s Hospice while being in with a chance to win big.

🗓️ Draw date: Friday 22nd May
🎟️ Enter here: www.drkh.org.uk/lotterydraw

Tickets are also available from our shops and our reception, or you can contact our Lottery Team on 0161 624 9213 or lottery@drkh.org.uk

A chance to WIN, a way to CARE 💜

05/05/2026

Have you ever talked about how you’d like to be cared for at the end of your life?

For some people, that’s a conversation. For others, it’s not so simple.

Not everyone can easily put their wishes into words - which is why our teams find different ways to support communication, from gentle conversations to tools, like cards, books or even art that help people express how they feel.

Whether at home or in the Hospice, we focus on what matters most to each person. 💜

This Dying Matters Awareness Week, let’s start the conversation.

05/05/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who has supported our wonderful Hartley’s Hero Walk and our incredible Dr Kershaw’s Strictly events this year!💜

Your support so far has effectively paid for 5 full days of specialised care across all Hospice services!

We’re already looking ahead to an exciting calendar of events still to come in 2026… 📆

Take a look at what’s coming up and save the dates - we’d love you to join us!

05/05/2026

Last week, we launched Rose to Remember giving you the opportunity to remember your loved ones by dedicating a rose in their name.

As a collectable item, our roses are a different colour each year. This year, each beautiful, lilac metal rose is £20, but you are welcome to make an additional donation, with the proceeds going direct to patient care at the Hospice. Dedications of £30 or more will receive a collectable Rose to Remember pin badge.

For each dedication your rose will be planted in our gardens, personalised by us with a handwritten leaf. This will include your loved one’s name and a short message, both of which can be collected at our Rose to Remember Service on Sunday 28th June, 11.30am – 2pm.

To find out more or to make your dedication visit: www.drkh.org.uk/rosetoremember

04/05/2026

Today is the start of Dying Matters Awareness Week, an annual awareness campaign by Hospice UK.

Let’s talk about death and dying.

It’s not always easy - 27% of people find it hard to talk about death with family or friends, and 30% bottle their feelings up.

But these conversations matter. They help us understand each other, support each other, and feel less alone.

This week, we’re starting the conversation. Will you join us?

Because Dying Matters. 💜

03/05/2026

Mud up for on a Born Survivor 12k mud-fuelled assault course designed by Royal Marines Commandos! 💪

We have limited charity places available at just £45, and each fundraiser will receive a Dr Kershaw's T-shirt, plus the official survivor T-shirt, headband and dog tag medal on completion. 🎖️

With live music after-party, street food, survivor bar, family activities and free spectator route. 🎵

📆 Saturday 12th September
📍 Ribble Valley, Gisburn

Sign up here! 👇
www.drkh.org.uk/bornsurvivor

02/05/2026

April in the Gardens 🌷

April has been a vibrant month in the gardens, with spring in full swing and colour all around. After some windy weather gave our spring bulb displays a bit of a battering, we brought a little of the outside in - with vases of daffodils brightening up our indoor spaces, especially in the café where they perfectly complemented the Easter display. 🐣

From there, the month has continued to flourish with warm, sunny days filled with birdsong, blooming tulips and cherry blossom, and bees making the most of the spring sunshine. 🐝

As the weeks have passed, we’ve watched the gardens transform - with new blooms replacing old ones, blossom growing fuller, and fresh bursts of colour appearing across the beds. It’s a lovely reminder of how quickly nature changes, and how taking a moment to notice it can bring a real sense of calm and connection. 🌱

The team have also been preparing for the months ahead, with exciting new additions underway that will soon be filled with fresh produce and even more colour to enjoy.

We’ve selected four photos from our Dr Kershaw’s Gardens Instagram account to share a snapshot of April in the gardens.

Want to see more, including some great and useful gardening tips? 🌼

Follow our dedicated gardens account here:
🔗 https://www.instagram.com/drkershawsgardens

02/05/2026

Join our team and be a part of something special!

We are currently recruiting for the following position:
· Stock Distribution & e-Commerce Manager

To find out more, go to: www.drkh.org.uk/jobs

01/05/2026

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A huge weekend of fundraising ahead! 🙌

Saturday: The Four Amigos set off from the Hospice at 10am on their British Bangers journey to Benidorm! Come along and give them a great send-off 🚗

Sunday: Ben, Stephen, Julia and Tommy will be swimming the distance of the English Channel at Oldham Leisure Centre - now joined by members of Blue Watch, Hollinwood Fire Station 🏊‍♂️

Bank Holiday Monday: The Family Fun Day at The Angel Inn, Royton returns - with stalls, music and plenty of fun for all the family 🎉

Good luck to:
Ellie taking on Pretty Muddy 🏃‍♀️
John who is cycling the Tour de Manc once again, and Paul who is cycling 50 miles from Marlborough to Stonehenge and back 🚴‍♂️

We really do have the most amazing supporters - thank you for everything you do to support our Hospice! 💜

01/05/2026

Save the date! 📆

Our Summer Fayre is taking place on Sunday 12th July, 12pm - 3pm, at our Hospice.

Join us for a family-friendly afternoon of fun! 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

We'll have lots of stalls to peruse, games, an ice cream van, face painting, a bouncy castle, plus raffles, food and drink and so much more! 🍦

Hartley will be in attendance too! 🐶

Free entry for children (suggested donation of £1 per adult is very welcome) 💜

Visit: www.drkh.org.uk/summerfayre