Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care

16/01/2026

We’re here for you and your loved ones, at every step 💜

Whether you’re coming to terms with your diagnosis, learning to live well with your illness, or facing end of life, we’ll be by your side. And when the time comes, we’ll continue to support those you leave behind with compassionate bereavement care.

Find out more about our care; https://renniegrovepeace.org/our-care-and-support/

15/01/2026

🎥 Meet Emma and Bobbi from our Events team as they take you through a sneak preview of our London Bridges Walk!

Whether you’re after a fun, family day out, a walk with friends or a solo adventure, London Bridges Walk on Sunday 8 March 2026 is the perfect challenge! With 5-mile and 10-mile routes taking in some of the city’s most iconic bridges and landmarks, there’s something for everyone.

👣 Choose your distance - walk across 5 or 12 London bridges and finish near Tower Bridge or close to Parliament Square.
💜 Every step helps raise vital funds for local hospice care
🎟️ Early bird tickets start from £8 (book before 1 Feb 2026 to save!)
🐶 Bring family, friends and even your dog!

Sign up today: https://renniegrovepeace.org/get-involved/fundraising-events/whats-on/london-bridges-walk/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=LBW

Thank you to our sponsor Origin

14/01/2026

✨ We’re thrilled to welcome Kellie Bright as our celebrity judge at our Strictly Come Hospice Grand Final on Friday 30 January at Watersmeet - your local entertainment venue

An award-winning actress with an impressive career across stage and screen, Kellie is best known for her role as Linda Carter in EastEnders - a performance that earned her the 2015 British Soap Awards for Best Actress and Best Dramatic Performance. Kellie was also the runner-up in the 13th series of the BBC One Strictly Come Dancing.

💃 A dazzling night of glitz and glamour awaits as our contestants battle it out of the coveted Strictly Come Hospice trophy!

Tickets are selling fast, so don’t miss out. Buy yours today:

https://watersmeet-tickets.ticketsolve.com/ticketbooth/shows/1173669357/events/428748456/seats?zone=Auditorium

Thank you to our event sponsor Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden

12/01/2026

✨ If your New Year’s resolutions include giving back, meeting new people, or learning new skills, volunteering in one of our charity shops could be the perfect way to make it happen, while raising vital funds for local hospice care.

We have 32 shops across Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire - we’d love to hear from you wherever you’re based, but we’re particularly keen for people to join our amazing teams in:

📍 Rickmansworth
📍 Bushey
📍 Chorleywood
📍 Hemel Hempstead (Marlowes)
📍 Bedgrove
📍 St Albans (St Peters Street)

From helping customers and sorting donations to merchandising displays and keeping the shop looking its best, there’s a role for everyone. No experience needed, just enthusiasm, reliability and a willingness to get stuck in. Whether you can donate an hour or two days of your time per week, we’d love to hear from you.

👉 Pop into your local shop for a chat, or visit:
https://renniegrovepeace.org/get-involved/rennie-grove-peace-volunteering/current-opportunities/charity-shop-volunteer/

✨ Make 2026 the year you give back locally - join our retail volunteer team and help us turn donations into compassionate care.

12/01/2026

💜 We have lots of Compassionate Cafés, CompassionART Cafés and Support Hubs taking place in our community over the next couple of weeks.

🍵Our Compassionate Cafés are open to anyone who has experienced loss or bereavement, or who may be feeling lonely as a result. They provide a supportive, informal space to connect with others who understand.

🧑‍🤝‍🧑Our Support Hubs & Community Cuppas are for people who are living with a new life long diagnoses, on the frailty scale, want to find out what support is available to them and join in with a wellbeing activity.

🎨 Our CompassionART Cafés are for people to come together and express themselves through art. They are aimed at anyone who has experienced bereavement, and those that might be lonely due to illness.

All sessions are free and are supported by trained volunteers who are there to listen and offer guidance. Carers and loved ones are very welcome to attend.

📍Compassionate Cafés renniegrovepeace.org/compassionatecafes

☕Tues 13 Jan: St Saviours Cafe with St Saviours Church, St Albans AL1 4DF. 2-3.30pm
☕ Tues 20 Jan: Café West, West Watford, WD18 6NU. 10am-12pm
☕ Tues 20 Jan: Well Bean Café, Harpenden, AL5 1PU. 2-3.30pm
☕ Wed 14, 21 & 28 Jan: Loaves & Fishes Café, Potters Bar, EN6 1JN. 10am-12pm

📍CompassionART Cafés
renniegrovepeace.org/compassionartcafes

🎨Wed 21 Jan: Liberty Tea Rooms & Community Hub, Hemel Hempstead, HP1 1BS. 2-3.30pm
🎨Thurs 29 Jan: Three Rivers District Council Oxhey, Oxhey Library, Bridlington Rd, WD19 7AJ. 1.30-3pm

📍Support Hubs & Community Cuppa
renniegrovepeace.org/supporthubs

🫶 Thurs 15 Jan: Community Cuppa, Stanborough Church, Watford, WD25 9JL. 10.30am-12pm

🫶 Mon 26 Jan: Henderson Hub, Henderson Hall, High Street, Abbots Langley, WD5 0AR. 10.30am-12.30pm

Please join us or encourage anyone you know who might benefit to come along.

11/01/2026

🛍️ Come along to our donation drop off at Waitrose in Berkhamstead on Wednesday 14 January 2026!

🚚 We’re asking the community to come together and help us fill a van with great quality clothing donations of unwanted Christmas gifts. From clothing with tags that isn’t your style, unopened bath sets and games, your donations could make a huge difference to local people needing our care and support.

📍 Waitrose, Berkhamsted
🗓️ Wednesday 14 January
🕐 9am-1pm

Transform your pre-loved clothes into cash to help fund local hospice care. Fill up a bag with quality donations to help us continue our care

10/01/2026

💜 The new year is a fresh opportunity to turn good intentions into meaningful action. If one of your resolutions is to give back, why not start by volunteering with Rennie Grove Peace?

Your time and skills can make a real difference to people living with life-limiting illness, as well as their families. Whether it’s helping in a shop, supporting events, or lending a hand behind the scenes, every hour you give helps provide compassionate care and support when it matters most.

👉Discover our volunteer roles:
https://renniegrovepeace.org/get-involved/rennie-grove-peace-volunteering/current-opportunities/

08/01/2026

🪩Meet our Strictly Come Hospice contestants🪩

Our fantastic couples will take to the stage on Friday 30 January at Watersmeet - your local entertainment venue, ready to battle it out for the coveted Strictly Come Hospice trophy at our Grand Final!

Join us for a night of dazzling performances and unforgettable fun – but book your tickets before they sell out!

Sign up today: https://renniegrovepeace.org/get-involved/fundraising-events/whats-on/strictly-come-hospice/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=Strictly

Thank you to our sponsor Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden

07/01/2026

🌉 Walk, explore & make a difference! 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️

Sign up now for the London Bridges Walk on Sunday 8 March 2026 and take advantage of early bird prices! 🙌

Choose a 5-mile or 10-mile route through London’s most iconic bridges and landmarks, bring your friends, family — even your dog! 🐶

Every step you take helps raise vital funds for Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care, supporting local people and families facing life-limiting illness.

🎟️ Early bird tickets from just £8
👉 Book before 1 February 2026 to save!

🔗 Sign up today and save: https://renniegrovepeace.org/get-involved/fundraising-events/whats-on/london-bridges-walk/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Organic&utm_campaign=LBW

07/01/2026

💜 Thinking ahead - a conversation about future care, because dying matters.

Most people say they would like a “good death”, yet few have the opportunity to explore what that really means or how to plan for it. We invite you to join us at our free community event taking place in Watford this February which aims to open up gentle, honest conversations about future care and the choices that matter most

This gentle, supportive afternoon will help you reflect on your own wishes, learn how to support a loved one, and explore practical tools like Advance Care Planning and ensuring that an individual’s preferences are known and respected.

Led by Dr Sarah Klinger (Rennie Grove Peace Hospice Care) and Dr Hannah Cowling (Bridgewaters Surgeries), with local palliative care teams on hand to answer questions, the session offers a warm space for honest conversation and reassurance.

📅 Monday 16 February 2026
🕑 2–4pm (doors open 1.45pm)
📍 Leavesden Green Community Hub, Watford (WD25 0BW)

RSVP at: https://secure.renniegrovepeace.org/page/183229/

06/01/2026

💜 “Because of Rennie Grove Peace, our memories of Mum’s final days are of love, peace, care, and kindness.

Joy was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 77. Following her diagnosis, she was initially looked after with medication and support from a memory clinic and community care services.

In September 2025, Joy was referred to Rennie Grove Peace. We looked after Joy ensuring she was comfortable and restful at all times.

Her daughter, Sharon, talks about her mum and the compassionate care she received at the end of her life. Sharon says:

“The hospice care ensured that Mum’s last days were peaceful and filled with dignity, giving the family comforting memories that have helped all of us in our grieving process.

“The hospice emotionally held us all."

💜 Read Joy's story:

Joy was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease at the age of 77. As her condition progressed, she was unable to clearly communicate her needs verbally, and required round-the-clock care.