Rowcroft Hospice

'Tis the season to be tree-cycling! 🌲♻️ Sign up for our Christmas Tree Collection service, and for a small donation, our volunteers will collect your tree right from your doorstep between 2-11 January. Every tree we collect will be chipped and turned into mulch — helping the environment and supporting Rowcroft Hospice in caring for local patients with life-limiting illnesses 🌍💜 We’ll be collecting from the following postcodes: TQ1, TQ2, TQ3, TQ4, TQ5, TQ9, TQ12, TQ14. Register your tree by 1 January 2025 by visiting 👉 https://lnkd.in/eNYqQ8v5

🚨 🎅 SANTA BY THE SEA EVENT CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE 🎅 🚨   Unfortunately, Storm Darragh and the extreme weather impacting the UK has forced Pier Point and Rowcroft to take the decision to cancel the Santa by the Sea event until further notice.   Pier Point and Rowcroft Hospice intend to re-open Santa’s Grotto, but only once we’ve had the opportunity to review Storm Darragh’s impact. We want to ensure we deliver a safe, magical Christmas experience. If you would like to rearrange your visit or request a refund, please provide your booking reference, and contact Katie Webber on: katie.webber@rowcrofthospice.org.uk   We are very sorry for the disappointment caused, but the wellbeing and safety of our local community is our first and foremost priority. We will share an update on our social channels when Santa by the Sea will re-open. Thank you 💜

🚨 SANTA BY THE SEA CANCELLED – Saturday 7 December 🚨   Unfortunately, due to the severe weather warning, today’s Santa by the Sea event has been cancelled.   Those that have already booked to visit Pier Point’s Santa by the Sea Grotto can attend the grotto with their booking number at another time by just turning up. Alternatively, if you want to book a certain slot and avoid a wait, please contact: katie.webber@rowcrofthospice.org.uk    Pier Point and Rowcroft are disappointed to take this step, but the safety of the local community comes first.   We will continue to review the situation but please assume that the Grotto will take place on Sunday 8th December.

Last Chance! Buy your Rowcroft Winter Bumper Draw tickets before Friday 13 December to be in with a chance of winning our top cash prize of £2,000 🎉 £1 per play, with a total of 13 prizes up for grabs. It could be you! 🤞 https://lnkd.in/eV-a6kgx 🔞 Over 18s only. Ts&Cs apply.

Katie has been volunteering with Rowcroft since November 2022. From uncovering hidden treasures among donated items to making wonderful connections with customers, Katie shares in our latest blog what makes her time spent volunteering so rewarding. ✨ “What I enjoy the most about my role is interacting with our staff, volunteers, and customers,” says Katie. “The shop sees such a variety of people, and it’s lovely to have conversations, hear interesting stories, and learn something new about our customers or the donations they bring.” If you’re looking for a warm welcome, the chance to give back to your community, and the enjoyment of helping people discover one-of-a-kind items, volunteering in our shops and boutiques might be for you! 🛍️ Read more about Katie’s joy for volunteering in our latest blog 👉 https://lnkd.in/ewufV6-C #InternationalVolunteersDay

Make a meaningful impact in your community by joining our dedicated and compassionate teams at Rowcroft Hospice 🌟 We’re currently #recruiting for: + Senior HR Advisor + Bank Promotions Officer + Bank Driver/Logistics Assistant Discover more about these rewarding #opportunities and apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e82i4CJR

With this week marking national #GriefAwarenessWeek, twin brothers Jake and Ben reflect on the recent loss of their beloved dad (Torquay United AFC legend Paul Holmes) and the importance of talking about feelings of grief. “Men often struggle to confront their grief,” says Ben, “but I’ve realised that half the battle is talking about it. It’s so important to speak up. We’ve been lucky to have each other to lean on, and that’s helped us keep going. Hiding your feelings is the worst thing you can do.” Ben and Jake will be joining The Big Tackle 2025 in memory of their dad and as a way to raise vital funds for the hospice. “Taking part in The Big Tackle will be a way of celebrating Dad’s life while ensuring other families receive the care we did,” said Jake. Read the full news article here 👉 https://lnkd.in/eVZ85EDC

Now, more than ever, every act of kindness counts ✨ This #GivingTuesday, we’re asking YOU to make a real difference 🙌 There are so many ways you can support Rowcroft. Watch this short video to find out how you can get involved. Together, we can make every day the best it can be for patients and their families living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon 💜

We want to send our heartfelt thanks to everyone who joined us on Sunday for our Light up a Life celebration. 💜 Every dedication and donation will help support patients and their loved ones to make every day the best day possible, enabling families to share precious moments together. We also want to thank Wollens Solicitors for generously sponsoring Light up a Life again this year. Chris Hart, Chief Executive of Wollens, said: “Wollens is delighted to once again support ‘Light up a Life’ in 2024. The Tree of Life offers a heartfelt way to remember and honour loved ones who have passed away. At Wollens, we acknowledge the significance of this initiative and the invaluable work that Rowcroft carries out in the South Devon community. We are immensely grateful for the support they provide to individuals and their families.” If you couldn’t make it to the celebration, you are more than welcome to visit the tree over the festive season and explore our beautiful gardens. ✨

In this heartfelt video, Ben and Jake Parsons, 22-year-old twins from Newton Abbot open up about the loss of their dad, Paul Holmes, and the incredible support they received from Rowcroft Hospice during the most challenging time of their lives. Paul, a celebrated local football legend known for his time with Torquay United, passed away earlier this year at the hospice following a diagnosis of bowel cancer. “There’s no price you can put on the care we received,” said Jake. “Rowcroft didn’t just care for Dad; they cared for us as a family. They made us feel at ease and supported us through every step. We don't know what we would have done without them.” Read more about the care that Paul Holmes’ received here 👉 https://lnkd.in/d6JijNEB