Michael Sobell Hospice Matters • Autumn 2013 Contents Welcome Serbia 3 Serbian Hospice Opens Dear Friend, Opens Welcome to Our Autumn Newsletter

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The Sound of Lily’s silence • p3

Farewell to Dr Trotman • p4

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EXCELLENCE IN www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk PALLIATIVE CARE Registered charity number 1079638 Michael Sobell Hospice Matters • Autumn 2013 Contents Welcome Serbia 3 Serbian Hospice opens Dear Friend, opens Welcome to our autumn newsletter. We hope you will enjoy our news, features and inspiring stories. These range from Simon Wilson’s adventurous climb up Kilimanjaro to MSH young Lily’s sponsored silence in memory of her dad Andy. By the time you read this we will have gone live with our new inspired website www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk so please take a look. Not only is it a source of information on MSH, but we hope it will give our supporters 5 Retail news inspiration and ideas on how to fundraise. This year we need to raise over hospice £1.4 million for MSH so the help of our local community to achieve this is much appreciated. Thank you for your support. 6 Thank you Kind regards 8 Volunteers Melanie Burfitt, Director of Income Generation, Michael Sobell Hospice

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This year saw the opening of the of Lily’s first palliative care centre in Nis in 10 Events Students challenged to southern Serbia, a project largely

inspired by Princess Katherine of max the cash Serbia’s visit to MSH in 2011. silence HRH Crown Princess Katherine has been campaigning alongside The ‘Max the Cash’ initiative gave student teams from Uxbridge 9 Year old Lily Tricker recently presented MSH with a cheque Serbian doctors for almost a decade College the chance to develop a business plan to maximise an initial for £455 which she raised with a sponsored silence at school for an in-patient palliative care unit start-up investment. £550 was donated by SEGRO plc for the project, in memory of her dad Andy, who passed away at MSH three in the region. Supported by former and all proceeds from the challenge – an impressive £1,508 – were years ago. Lily remembers sitting in the garden at MSH with MSH consultant Elaine Laycock, who 12 Challenge Yourself! donated to MSH. her Dad while he enjoyed a beer with family and friends. is also Medical Director of charity The winning team, Miracle Workers, developed a business plan to She said she and her brother Ben played games with the SOS Bosnia, doctors from MSH provide gardening services to the local area which generated a total nurses, and ate ice lollies and rolled down the hill in the visited Serbia to instruct and teach Front cover photo shows some revenue of over £600 (a 1200% return on the initial investment of £50). MSH gardens. Serbian staff. Serbian doctors also of the Michael Sobell Hospice In addition, ‘the most innovative idea’ award was presented to students Lily popped into the hospice recently to give the paid a trip to MSH to learn about nursing team in the hospice who offered a photo booth service with pictures emailed directly to their proceeds of her fundraising to Senior Sister Margaret palliative care in the UK. customers. Wilcock, to whom she and her family had become very close This partnership culminated in Michael Sobell Hospice Matters Neil Impiazzi, SEGRO’s Partnerships Development Manager, added: during Andy’s stay. A big thank you to Lily, who according the opening of the palliative care

is edited by Melanie Burfitt, “We are pleased to see that many of the students managed to generate to mum Ginette, is usually very chatty – so this was quite an centre in Nis on July 19th. The 01923 844434, a great return on their investment, while also practically developing their achievement for her! centre is a huge triumph for the [email protected] business and enterprise skills”. area, and the first of its kind for Sharon McCann, Uxbridge College’s Volunteering and Citizenship Serbia. Though it currently lacks Coordinator, said: “It was great to see the students apply a day centre and nurses trained their entrepreneurial spirit to this challenge.” Over 50 in homecare, it is hoped that the The winners’ event was recently attended by Uxbridge Key patients and hospice will continue to grow during College staff, participating students, Michael Sobell carers attend the next few years. The photograph Hospice, SEGRO, and the Mayor of Hillingdon, Councillor our Day Centre above shows the quiet room, which Friends of Michael Sobell House, a company Allan Kauffman and his wife Lynne, the Mayoress of features a beautiful stained glass limited by guarantee (No. 3677413) and Hillingdon, who have been very supportive of the initiative. fact 1 each week window designed by Dr Laycock’s Registered Charity (No. 1079638). son, Stuart. v v 2 www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk 3 Michael Sobell Hospice Matters • Autumn 2013 Michael Sobell Hospice Matters • Autumn 2013

Please visit the Michael Sobell Dr Trotman’s Hospice shops at Caring for We are looking for more training 45 Green Lane volunteer van drivers to help Northwood HA6 3AE legacy Tel: 01923 842050 with our house collections, and the Carers Mon – Sat 9.30 am – 4.00pm volunteers to help in our shops. In May staff, trustees and Call David on 01923 844152 for volunteers said goodbye to Dr Ivan On 10 June, as part of this year’s The day was advertised via word 154 High Street Trotman at his retirement party. Carers’ Week, the staff and volunteers of mouth and through GPs, District Ruislip HA4 8LJ further details Dr Trotman had been a of the Day Centre at Michael Sobell and Macmillan nurses and through Tel: 01895 678444 consultant at MSH since 1987 House organised our first Carers’ Day. posters in Michael Sobell House and Mon – Sat 9.30 am – 4.30pm and was at the forefront The aim was to raise awareness the Mount Vernon Cancer Centre. of innovation in palliative care. of the support available to carers Those who attended found the Donations are welcome at the shops, or to He was also instrumental in the through the Day Centre. The day day very beneficial, as many of them arrange for a collection, contact David Mosely establishment and delivery of was run on a drop in basis and had not previously been aware of the on 01923 844152. training programmes for junior offered carers the chance to try services offered by the Day Centre doctors and the development complementary therapies, speak to or were unaware of Michael Sobell of the first class local specialist a benefits advisor (on the day the House. service we are all so proud of. changes to the benefits system took We plan to repeat this successful Ivan hosted the first palliative effect) and to talk to nursing staff event and hope to see increased Play the medicine trainee and has trained about any concerns they had, while awareness of our services and an many of the current consultants relaxing with tea and cake. even bigger attendance next year. in the region. Hospice Lottery The clinical team intend to Meet Peter Tarbox, membership promoter for The continue his legacy of providing Hospice Lottery Partnership (HLP), who is often to be excellent education, including Key seen at Mount Vernon Hospital, local retailers and training the palliative care fundraising events. Pictured here are Colin Harman and consultants of the future, future MSH is one of the six hospices that jointly own the David Metcalfe, members of our GP’s and medical students. This Hospice Lottery Partnership. It is with your help and friendly volunteer collections team September we will be receiving fact 2 that of all of our weekly players that last year Michael an attachment of medical Sobell Hospice received over £114,000 from HLP, students from UCL to learn the Complementary which was enough to provide over 5500 hours of principles of good palliative care. therapies are offered specialist nursing care. That’s almost 230 full days We want what In addition we regularly provide free to all inpatients, helping to relieve pain, control symptoms, provide study days for doctors and other Day Centre treatment, support families and make a difference to you don’t! healthcare professionals with our patients and out those with life-limiting conditions. education team. patients and to their Join today as a regular Our recycling activities are now well established We all wish Ivan (pictured right carers thanks to member via direct debit, and helping to raise much needed funds for the with clinical colleagues) a happy which costs as little as £4.34 hospice. Our van is an increasingly common sight and healthy retirement and will charitable support per month and ensures you in the local community and our friendly team of miss his expertise, support and never miss a draw! Please visit drivers is ready, willing and able to come to you humour. www.hospicelottery.org.uk for and collect! further information. Thank you We urgently need all of your unwanted clothes, to everyone who supports the bras, shoes, handbags and textiles, including bed lottery and good luck in the linen, curtain and towels – even if they are past Coming of age for draw. their best – books, DVDs, CDs and bric-a-brac. Selected items of furniture and sports equipment Sobell Bridge Club are also welcome.

In July the Bridge Club celebrated Howlett thanked all concerned its 21st birthday with the aid of a including the three founder members Christmas cards on sale now sumptuous cake and champagne in attendance. During the 21 years donated by the Friends of Michael the club’s membership has gone This year we have a wide assortment of festive cards for you to choose Sobell House in recognition of the from 30 to 340 with support for from. You can order with the form in your newsletter pack or via www. £630,000 that the club has raised the hospice totalling over £30,000 michaelsobellhospice.co.uk. Cards can be posted to you or you can for the Hospice over the club’s life. pa. In addition the club provides an collect any time from the fundraising office or our shops. In addition At the celebratory party, the club opportunity for those bereaved or you can collect from us on 23 October – our dedicated collection day – raised a further £800 in support otherwise lonely to meet socially in between 10am – 3pm. of the Hospice. President George relaxed surroundings. v v 4 www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk 5 v

MichaelMichael SobellSobell Sobell Hospice Hospice Hospice Matters Matters Matters • Autumn • • Summer Summer 2013 2013 2013 Michael Sobell Hospice Matters • Autumn 2013 A Big Thank You To… to our fantastic Congratulations to Watford Catenian Association Thank you to local family firm – funeral directors and President Paul Bartlett for their fundraising and T A Ellement Ltd – for choosing MSH as Charity of the Thank fundraisers! support totalling £2,140. Year for 2012/13. Kim, Jeanette, Victoria and the team’s support has ranged from running a water stop for our Thanks to Barclays plc for regular matching funding Ladies in the Night walk to taking part in ‘Lads as Lasses’. you of MSH events and staff volunteering. Thank you to SMC for their continued support, Thank you to all the Nigel Farnfield takes part in participating in our recent Ladies in the Night Walk supporters who have raised the Thames Path Challenge and their magnificent cheque for £1,750! money through donations 100 km Walk in September (after and events for us – if you would like watching his daughter complete A big heartfelt thanks to our team of volunteer us to include your MSH fundraising in a 10,000 metre swim for MSH gardeners who organise our annual plant sale to raise event photos please send them to in memory of her grandmother). much needed funds for patient care. the fundraising dept at mshevents @michaelsobellhospice.co.uk Team from rival club To sponsor Nigel please go to www.justgiving.com/account/ wins MSH Golf Day! your-pages/Nigel-Farnfield-walk The James Bindi Bollywood Ball (Ealing) is a Sandy Lodge Golf Club once again The day was a great success, with regular event organised by Yvette Foo, Viney Jung, hosted our Charity Golf Day in June fundraising initiatives including a Devika Mather, Jane Ootam and Dhar Solanki. In April welcoming 25 teams of 4 people. raffle and an auction leading to a the event at the Clay Oven, Wembley, raised funds for The event played out in typically profit of justover £18,000. three charities – Breakthrough Breast Cancer, the Brain British summer weather conditions Our thanks go to the committee, Tumour Research Campaign and Michael Sobell Hospice. (cloudy with a few showers) but at the golfers, sponsors and donors, Midsummer Guests enjoyed dinner, live entertainment, auctions and least the competition was hot, with but particularly to the members dancing. Fundraising was boosted by some fabulous just 3 points separating the top 5 and management of Sandy Lodge Gardens auction prizes, including a cricket bat signed by the Indian teams. However the ASNU Army Golf Club who have supported us Thank you so much to Carole team, corporate hospitality at Wimbledon and Bollywood from rival club West Herts Golf Club superbly with this event over the last Harkness, Warren Reeves, Hugh memorabilia. Dhar Solanki and his father (pictured succeeded in taking the top prize. 12 years. Harkness and the volunteer team here with MSH’s Geraint Hughes) visited us to present a that helped organise this year’s cheque for £7,279 representing our one third share. This Midsummer Gardens event. It was was donated in memory of Mrs Chanda Solanki, who a great success and MSH was one was lovingly cared for at MSH in September 2011. of the five charities to benefit each receiving over £1,300. We are delighted to have received a donation of £1,428, from KBR. KBR have been a consistent supporter of Michael Sobell Hospice and this donation brings the total they have given to nearly £5,000. Paul Close, KBR Regional Director for Procurement and Chair of the UK Corporate Charity Committee, presented the donation as part of the company’s policy of active These feet were made for walking involvement in finding solutions to the problems facing local communities, with a primary focus on environment, health and education. He said, “It is so important Two supporters have put their best I started very early every MSH in the Big Apple for us to support foot forward for MSH. Matty Power morning to make sure I could charities in our local has been fundraising for MSH for the get the miles in each day so I Nick Goodheart of the London area such as MSH, last seven years but recently took on could keep on track”. The great Petanque Club told us of an and I am delighted his biggest challenge yet by walking reception on his return from his historic win for the Club. His team to be able to from Manchester to Uxbridge. His family and friends made it all came out on top 13-12 against present this cheque 200 mile sponsored walk started in worthwhile. Matty has raised over a New York Club in the Atlantic Thanks to Eyewise Opticians Hillingdon for in recognition of Manchester on 28 April, and ended £3,500 to be divided between Trophy held in May 2013 in Bryant their recent support. Pictured here is Harsh Shah the outstanding at the Dolphin Pub in Uxbridge MSH and the Haematology Day Park, New York City. A raffle was presenting a cheque for £900 to MSH’s Geraint work they do”. seven days later. Matty says “ I found Care Unit at Hillingdon Hospital, held and raised £133 for Michael Hughes. This money was raised from a Curry Night Pictured here with the going very hard at first in bad where one of his daughters was Sobell Hospice, organised by on 27th April and sponsorship raised by Harsh when Fundraising’s Geraint weather. Conditions on some of the treated. Congratulations to him on sponsors Rouge Property he ran the 2013 London Marathon. Proceeds of both Hughes are members paths were extremely poor and I a great feat of achievement and a Limited of Harrow, Middlesex. events were split between charities, MSH and VICTA. of KBR’s Corporate found it very hard going on my legs. wonderful fundraising result. Charity Committee.

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Volunteering Opportunities Well done Eddie Retail Assistants We are currently looking for Congratulations to our Honorary Volunteer Retail Assistants to Treasurer Eddie O’Sullivan who recently work in our Northwood and reached the finals of the Hillingdon Ruislip shops. Local Heroes awards. Helen Elliott and The hours are 09.00–13.00 or Geraint Hughes attended the awards 13.00–17.00 on your choice of ceremony to honour many of Hillingdon days. Tasks would include sorting Borough’s community volunteers, carers, donated items, This July five local branches of members in many MSH events. Sobell Hospice in memory of Jill. fundraisers and unsung heroes. preparing goods for sale, Waitrose presented MSH with One of Waitrose’s longest serving Their passionate commitment to Our very own local hero Eddie operating tills, helping to keep a cheque for over £13,600, partners at the South Harrow helping their patients inspired us was awarded a ‘Highly Commended’ the shop tidy and raised through the supermarket’s branch, Jill Rowlands, passed away to really get behind this project.” certificate for his tireless energy and helping with merchandising. Charity of the Year and The at the hospice after bravely battling Accepting the cheque, Chief commitment which has saved the If you are interested please Community Matters scheme. cancer and it is in her memory that Executive Helen Elliott said, charity thousands of pounds over the contact Louise Gourlay on A variety of events took place Waitrose chose to fundraise for “Many thanks to Waitrose for years. Congratulations to Eddie for 01923 844569. throughout the year including MSH. their great fundraising efforts. this amazing achievement and here quiz nights, in-store collections, Breda Fitzgerald from Waitrose We are thrilled with the amazing he is pictured with his award in the Supermarket Collectors cake sales, a Divali lunch and South Harrow said: “It has been results of the five Waitrose MSH garden. We are looking for enthusiastic the participation of Waitrose staff great for us to help the Michael branches.” volunteers to help us with local supermarket tin collections in MSH is Thanks to David Newton and his November and December. family who have spent the past few years Please call Christine Breen on Sainsbury’s picks MSH cycling, walking, dressing up, volunteering, 01923 844730 for more info. Back to Basepoint apple of performing and shaking buckets in aid Thanks to Basepoint Business Centre Eastcote for Thanks to Sainsbury’s Dome of Michael Sobell Hospice. David’s mum selecting MSH as its chosen charity. The partnership Roundabout Superstore, Newton’s was cared for by MSH before she lost her was launched on 23 July at an event attended located on North Western battle with cancer in October 2011 and ever by Cllr. Allan Kauffman and his wife Lynne – the Avenue, Watford which has eye! since he and his family have been tirelessly Key fact 3 Mayor and Mayoress of Hillingdon for 2013-2014. chosen MSH as its Charity fundraising for us. Hundreds of wonderful The centre made a generous donation of 40 of the Year, providing us David said that “All the staff at the Hospice volunteers regularly help with pictures, previously hung in the centre, along with with a variety of fundraising were so good to my mum , and in her last fundraising and patient care other donated items for the hospice to sell in their and local awareness week, my wife and I, my dad and my brother at Michael Sobell Hospice two charity shops. The centre also made a cheque opportunities. virtually lived at the Hospice. The staff couldn’t presentation of £2,169 to the hospice representing do enough for us all, they fed, watered and match funding by the ACT Foundation, Basepoint’s gave us somewhere to sleep, so I would just owner, of funds raised by the hospice at their like to give them as much back as I can”. annual plant sale held in May. To list but a few of the family’s amazing Tracey Griggs, Centre Manager for Basepoint If you would like to become efforts, David has completed two bike rides Eastcote, adds: “We are a corporate supporter of and walked the streets in drag in our Lads as very proud to announce our Lasses event. He and his family have taken partnership with such a worthy the hospice, please contact part and volunteered in two Ladies in the cause, and we hope that our Geraint Hughes on 01923 Night Walks, and organised and performed initial event, on behalf of the 844550, or email gvhughes@ (pictured left) in events including magic shows charity, will be the first of many michaelsobellhospice.co.uk and dance events. to come.”

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Ladies in the Night Events there’s something Postcode: – 568 walkers and Telephone: £43,000 raised to date – for everyone! please keep sending in Email: your sponsorship money, walkers! 2 Please send me more information on: 2013 Quiz Nights Light up a Life Santa Dash Charity Golf Day Bike Rides Walking Events Ladies in the Night Walk Marathons The British 10 K Run

Light up a Life 3 I would like to make a one-off donation 15 December It costs £19.23 to care for a patient at the hospice for one hour. If you can, Brain Box Quiz Night please make a donation that will allow more local people to know the special care and support that only Michael Sobell Hospice provides: 23 October A special event when people come together to celebrate, reflect and remember loved ones who are no longer with £19.23, which would pay for one hour’s care for a patient OR Special congratulations go Lads as Lasses Fun quiz evening with fish & chip supper at £15 us – whether they received hospice care or not. There will Your choice amount of: £ to Joan Davis, our oldest per person. Tables seat up to eight. Couples and be three ceremonies. Please call us or visit our website I enclose a cheque payable to Michael Sobell Hospice OR walker at 83 years of age, Thanks to all the gentlemen, individuals very welcome. Please contact Christine on for further details. To donate to the Light up a Life appeal Please debit my credit/debit card who raised £2,375. Joan, including the team at T A Ellement 01923 844730 to book your tickets. and dedicate a light to your loved one, please visit Card type: chair of Community Voice, Ltd, for donning ladies clothing for www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk Card holder’s name: said she was spurred on by the day to take part in our Lads as Santa Dash and Festive Fayre Card number: ( ) Martin Plummer and her little Lasses event. 7 December dog Jessie on the night! Valid from: / Expiry date: / Join our Santa suited supporters for a fun run from 3-digit security number: Issue number (Maestro only): Northwood to Michael Sobell Hospice where our Festive Fayre will be taking place. Registration for Signature(s): Date: / / SUMMER EVENTS GALLERY Santa Dash from 11.15 a.m. at Northwood Methodist 4 I would like to make a regular gift Church. Entry £10 per adult (which includes a Santa £5 per month £10 per month Your choice amount of: £_____ per month costume), £5 per child. Join us before or after the Vintage Affair dash from 10am to 4pm at our Festive Fayre at Instruction to your Bank or Building Society to pay by Direct Debit Please fill in the form using a ball point pen and send to: Thanks to Beverley Garber, Pam Witterick and team for Michael Sobell Hospice – stalls, refreshments, Santa’s Michael Sobell Hospice, Michael Sobell House, Mount Originator’s Identification Number Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2RN organising an amazing Vintage Affair in July Grotto and Little Elves Craft Workshop. 4 3 9 5 9 7 Name and full postal address of your Bank or Building Society To: The Manager Bank/Building Society

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A young supporter, Louise, The annual Ladies in the Night This year’s event was a great Name(s) of Account Holder(s) gives her impression of the event was originally an all-female event, success. For many participants it Branch Sort Code Bank/Building Society account number Ladies of the Night Walk. but the scope of the walk was widened was the opportunity to remember On 14 June, under the cover of this year to offer men – and canine loved ones; for others, it was a Reference Number (For office use only)

darkness, over 500 supporters from friends – the opportunity to take part. personal challenge and a chance Instruction to your Bank or Building Society Please pay Michael Sobell Hospice. Direct Debits from the account detailed in this Instruction subject to the safeguards assured by all walks of life, dressed in iconic The atmosphere on the night was to connect with other supporters of the Direct Debit Guarantee. I understand that this Instruction may remain with Michael Sobell Hospice and, if so, details will be passed electronically to my Bank/Building Society.

pink t-shirts and carrying glow- infectious, with the dedicated Zumba the hospice. We hope you will Signature(s) sticks walked through Northwood, warm-up on the MSH lawn aiding join us for next year’s event on Date Moor Park and Northwood Hills. the fun and exciting feel of the event. Friday 6 June 2014. Banks and Building Societies may not accept Direct Debit Instructions for some types of account.

5 Gift aid your donation I want Michael Sobell Hospice to treat all donations I have made for the 1 in 3 people has a four years prior to this year, and all donations I make from the date of this Key close friend or relative declaration until I notify you otherwise, as Gift Aid donations. Bike Ride Please note: You must pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains who has benefited Tax at least equal to the tax that the charity reclaims on your donations in the £4,200 raised by 110 riders so far. appropriate tax year (currently 25p for each £1 you give). Thanks to all our cyclists fact 4 from hospice care 6 Now please return this form using the freepost envelope to: Michael Sobell Hospice, Fundraising Department, FREEPOST PAM6416, Northwood, Middlesex, HA6 2BR v Further information on any of our events contact Trish or Ophelia on 01923 844829 or email [email protected] v You may now donate or sign up to regular giving at 10 11 www.michaelsobellhospice.co.uk Bridge Club Challenge Yourself News & Club Take inspiration from these supporters who have Ongoing Events recently taken on challenges to raise funds for MSH

The Sobell Bridge Club continues to prosper; we have donated £30,000 in each of the last three In February Simon Wilson embarked on a trek up Mount years to the hospice. MSH is very grateful for the Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak and the world’s largest free- ongoing support of the Club. standing mountain, in aid of Michael Sobell Hospice and two other charities. Simon’s incredible efforts raised an amazing EVENTS £2,200 for MSH, which has cared for several of his friends and Beginners’ Evenings their loved ones over the years. for Duplicate Bridge Although the trek was exhausting and physically and If you play bridge socially, why not try Duplicate mentally challenging, and despite the fact that Simon was Bridge? Beginners are welcome particularly on only of average fitness, he succeeded in reaching the summit. a Sunday evening. Contact Jacquie His most memorable parts of the trek were the ever changing North – tel: 01923 774496. microclimates on the mountain and the different types of wildlife he saw. Bridge Party Paul Ludkin on the other hand chose to jump from a plane Sat 30th Nov 2013: Christmas Bridge Social in memory of his mum, Chris, who died at MSH in November Tickets £10. 2012. Paul says, “My mum pushed the boundaries, so I had Contact Doug Edmonds to do the same. That’s why I chose to do the highest tandem Tel: 01923 829845 skydive you can, at 15, 000 feet”. Congratulations to Steve Charles for completing the London BRIDGE MEETINGS to Paris Ride in April in memory of his mum Sandra Botwright. SUNDAY 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm Sandra worked as a nurse at Michael Sobell Hospice for many Lessons and supervised years and was cared for here when she was diagnosed with Chicago Bridge cancer herself. MONDAY 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm The ride was quite a challenge, but a fantastic trip, and Duplicate and Rubber Bridge every day had its own story and memories. Steve says. “I met TUESDAY 7 pm – 10 pm some great people and made some friends for life. As a group Duplicate Bridge we raised £160,000 for all our different charities. It was also a THURSDAY 7.30 pm fitting tribute to my mum and I was pleased to be able to give – 10 . 3 0 p m something back to Michael Sobell Hospice”. Duplicate Bridge FRIDAY AFTERNOONS At 1.30 pm Duplicate Bridge at Fancy trekking the Sahara? “They couldn’t do Grove Court, Grove Crescent, Croxley Green. Contact Daphne Santon – If these stories have whetted your enough for us all at the tel: 01494 764007 appetite why not start training now to hospice, so I would just FRIDAY 7.30 pm – 10.30 pm Challenge Yourself in 2014. like to give them as Duplicate Bridge How about a Skydive, 100 Mile Bike Ride or taking part in the British much back as I can” The table fee for evening duplicate bridge 10k London Run? is £3.00 per person. For other sessions it is Or why not consider joining our £2.50. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before inter-hospice Sahara Desert Trek to playing time. Morocco. This trip from 4th – 11th October 2014 is a trek combined with FIND OUT MORE voluntary work at a charity project in For general enquiries, Marrakesh. If you think you are up please email: to the challenge, and can raise the [email protected] minimum sponsorship required to take or visit our website at part, visit www.michaelsobellhospice. www.sobell-bridge.org.uk co.uk or call the fundraising team for more information on 01923 844829.

Michael Sobell Hospice. Fundraising Office, Michael Sobell Centre, Mount Vernon Hospital, Northwood, Middlesex HA6 2RN. Tel 01923 844152. Registered Charity Number 1079638.