School football teams support local hospice

Pupils from the Richard Rose Central Academy have raised money to support the care and activities provided to local adults and children with life limiting illnesses.

The year 9 and 10 football teams raised £200 for Eden Valley Hospice and Jigsaw, Cumbria’s Children’s Hospice at a fundraising bag pack held at the ASDA superstore on London Road, Carlisle. The pupils were also raising money towards their Easter football tour in Europe.

Richard Rose teacher David Hewson explains, “We chose to hold the back pack as we are running our first international football tour to Holland in the Easter Holidays for our Year 9 and 10 football teams. The cost of the trip was expected quite high, along with the purchase of kit and tracksuits in order to make the experience as memorable as possible.

“We wanted to raise some money to contribute towards the purchase of kit and at the same time raise some money for a good cause. When we spoke to the students about contributing to a charity we asked them which one they had heard of in the local area. The vast majority mentioned ‘Eden Valley Hospice’ and when we told them a little more about all that you do, they were adamant that it was the right choice.”

Picture: Members of the football team presenting (Eden Valley Hospice mascot) with the money raised from their bag pack.

Hospice Annual Grand Draw winner to be announced in a week’s time

Despite the cold autumn weather, Eden Valley Hospice are set to brighten up one lucky person’s day in just over a week’s time.

On Friday 15 November, the Eden Valley Hospice Annual Grand Draw winner will be announced and they will be the proud new owner of the gleaming, white Peugeot 208. The local hospice are encouraging people to purchase their tickets as soon as possible to be in with the chance of winning the car.

Ally Duncan, Hospice Lottery Manager, said “The Annual Grand Draw is a great way for the community to support the work of Eden Valley Hospice, as well as to be in with the chance of winning a new car for just £1.”

“Every year, the Annual Grand Draw raises tens of thousands of pounds for the Hospice, so thank you to everyone who has returned their tickets so far. If you haven’t got your tickets yet, you can purchase them from the Hospice, in one of our charity shops or at any of the locations the car will be visiting this week.”

All of the money raised from the sale of the tickets will help Eden Valley Hospice’s dedicated team of nurses and specialist doctors to care for and support local adults and children with life limiting illnesses.

During the coming weeks, the eye catching Hospice Annual Grand Draw car will be visiting and selling tickets at ASDA Kingstown, Sainsbury’s at Caldewgate and The Lanes Shopping Centre, where the grand draw will take place at 3pm.

You can also purchase your tickets at any of the Hospice shops in Wigton, Carlisle and Brampton, online atwww.evhospice.org.uk/agd or by contacting the Hospice Lottery Team on 01228 817614.

2nd May, Asda Carlisle – Children’s hospice superheroes assemble

If you are going to ASDA in Carlisle this Thursday your eyes are not deceiving you. A team of superheroes from Eden House Children’s Hospice will be assembling in the store.

As part of Children’s Hospice Week, on Thursday 2 May, a selection of superheroes from Cumbria’s only children’s hospice will be in the store promoting the care and support provided by the children’s hospice.

Between 10am and 4pm, Eden House nurses will be providing information about the children’s hospice, hosting a range of games for children and encouraging the local community to nominate their own personal superhero and attach it to the map of Cumbria.

During Children’s Hospice Week, Friday 26 April to Friday 3 May, Eden House Children’s Hospice are encouraging people to become a fundraising superhero and support the amazing care they provide to children and young adults with life limiting illnesses.

To find out how you can become an Eden House Children’s Hospice fundraising superhero call the Fundraising Team, on 01228 817613 or visit www.evhospice.org.uk/childrenshospiceweek

Children’s hospice superheroes assemble

If you are going to ASDA in Kendal this Saturday your eyes are not deceiving you. A team of superheroes from Cumbria’s only children’s hospice will be assembling in the store.

As part of Children’s Hospice Week, on Saturday 27 April, a selection of Eden House Children’s Hospice superheroes will be in the store promoting the care and support provided by the children’s hospice.

Between 10am and 2pm, Eden House staff will be providing information about the children’s hospice, hosting a range of games for children and encouraging the local community to nominate their own personal superhero and attach it to a map of Cumbria.

During Children’s Hospice Week, Friday 26 April to Friday 3 May, Eden House Children’s Hospice are encouraging people to become a fundraising superhero and support the amazing care they provide to children and young adults with life limiting illnesses.

To find out how you can become an Eden House Children’s Hospice fundraising superhero contact the Fundraising Team on 01228 817613 or visit www.evhospice.org.uk/childrenshospiceweek