Giving Something Back

Jackie Lewis© Newsletter Edition 13 John Hartson is a supporter of this fund raising campaign GIVINGGIVING SOMETHINGSOMETHING BACKBACK Fundraising for St David’s Hospice Care Edition 13

16/03/2017 In Memory of Steven Lewis

elcome to the 13th Edition of our t was almost as though we could WNewsletter—number 13 unlucky for some but not for us. Iforesee what was going to happen to our This has been one of the most successful periods of our target when this was taken last summer, fundraising. If you should bump into us you would see that we all seem to be smiling. From left to we are glowing with excitement and our eyes are shining. I right—Teresa, Jackie, Mo, Gill, Sue and wonder why!!!! Maybe it could have something to do with this: Anita. We are normally 7 but Denise was unwell and unable to join us. We still have 8 more events to organise for 2017 and we are very excited because 3 of the events are new for this year. You will find details on pages 5, 9 and 10. The first of our events is a quiz which will be on Friday 17th March. As well as the new events we like to hang on to the tried and tested and our quiz certainly comes under that umbrella with our amazing quizmasters Hilary and Russell. The quiz is both fun and competitive and worth winning, the first prize is £30 and second prize is £15. We are also looking forward to announcing our next target. We have continued to do exceptionally well with our raffle donations and in the last few months we have had more interest and support from businesses which we are extremely grateful for, not forgetting those that manage to secure the We did it!! With your help we smashed our 5th prizes. A list can be found on pages 11—13 of the Newsletter. The construction of the new in-patient unit started in January 2016 and now year target by £5 and 3 months ahead of schedule. just over a year later with the approach of its completion, Fiona Wong PA to Chief Executive has provided us with an update on page 7. I hope you enjoy catching up with what we have been up to and thank you once more for your continued support.

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n evening of Bingo that was A added to our programme half way Carol from through last year was held in October. Izzy Wizzy We never thought that this would lead to the £334.10 we raised. We invited Jane and Carol to come along from Izzy Wizzy crafts to sell their wonderful craft items mainly designed for Christmas. Jane and Carol constantly make items throughout the year to raise money for St David’s and we were so glad that they could come along giving them an opportunity to add to their total for the year. Our amazing MC and Bingo Caller We also invited Joan to come along from the Rogerstone WI Roses to sell books, raising more money for their fundraising year for St David’s—more about that venture later. We were lucky enough to have hand made wooden stakes for the garden Left to right, Jane from Izzy Wizzy Crafts Joan from WI donated by Ian Giles (Ian is Laura and Zoe who kindly modelled our bingo ‘dabbers’ photographed at the bottom right- hand side of this page) which we were able to sell and of course the bingo tickets were flying around the room as fast as the flyer at the end of the Bingo session. We had an incredible evening, lots of money won on the Bingo and everyone gave generously to the raffle. The lyrics of one of my favourite songs begins ‘If a picture paints a thousand words’ - I think that the photographs So happy to report back to everyone, after paying out the Bingo prize money last on the right definitely tell the story of what a fabulous evening we had. night we were able to donate £334.10 to St David's. Thank you for your support.

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The comments below are testimony to this event, in fact we had a ‘gas’. Dean and Mike were incredible as Lennon and McCartney and we danced and sang the night away.

B B E E A A 2 2 L L E E S S Well, we had an amazing night at The Newport Indoor Bowling The Day the 60’s came Centre for The St David’s Foundation in memory of Steven The food was brilliant Jackie, and Fab night with the Zumba back to the ‘Port’ Lewis. Dance floor was full from start to finish. The lovely people very substantial and of high girls for Christmas do and even there really made it a night to remember for us. Easily one of the quality. Couldn't fault it, and all better as it was supporting a most enjoyable shows we have ever done. We'd like to say a huge part of the cost of the ticket!! Ivy good cause. another fab night thanks to Jackie for having us there. It was a real pleasure for us to Henson Hellena Tutton perform for such a worthwhile cause. Dean Mack & Mike Nova Gill, Anita, Sue. Denise, Teresa, Mo and I were excited and could hardly wait to see and hear the Bea2les. What a fab way to Fab night Samina Viner raise money for St David's. All of us were very proud to offer this Fantastic evening Christine Snowball show in our fundraising calendar. Thank you Dean and Mike for supporting us. What a night with the Bea2les at the Newport Indoor Bowling Centre Helping raise money for St David's, as always thanks Amazing night, fab music, raffle prizes, buffet on each table and Jackie Lewis for another amazing time. Kelly Newcombe fab company, making just under £1000 after expenses for St Fab night. Rhianne Holvey David's Hospice . Sue Murphy Amazing Night. Sue Edwards

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I enjoyed helping out at the St David’s pop up Christmas shop in Skinner Street. Many of the public showing their support for St David’s. That included a special little visitor who had to see what was going on. Could it be Molly being thoroughly spoiled??

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Before we leave Christmas 2016 behind I have to include our #7Fours4Steve Christmas get together. Our team of 7 very often find it hard for all of us to get together at one time. These days everyone has such busy lives and that has always been accepted. However, there was a difference this time— Christmas lunch at the Newport Indoor Bowling Centre provided by Tnt caterers. That was enough temptation to get all 7 of us there. We are very lucky to have 2 locations for our fundraising who have been loyal and supportive throughout. We hold the quizzes and bingo nights in the St Julian’s Conservative Club and the larger events at the Newport Indoor Bowling Centre. Knowing the quality of the buffets and hot meals at the Bowling Centre we knew we would be in for a treat and we were not disappointed. Thank you Darren, Tina and Tara and all the staff at Tnt Caterers, highly recommended.

Last year I spoke with Gemma fundraising manager at St David’s about our fundraising and she suggested maybe we could try something new, a Bollywood evening in January 2017. As we all know January is always a month when everyone feels a little bit lifeless, the exciting time surrounding Christmas is gone, what can we do? The Bollywood night could be the perfect solution. On the 28th January we held our Bollywood evening which included a choice of 3 delicious curry's and barbecued chicken, accompanied by garlic bread and popadoms and lots of quality raffle prizes. After a slow start to ticket sales largely due to ’Christmas Overspend’ we had a wonderful night, it certainly was lively, energetic and colourful. After expenses we raised £433.20

Thanks to the Bollywoodettes, Rav and James for the fabulous entertainment. It was a brilliant night and to see everyone up dancing was amazing. Thanks also to Darren and Tina and Tnt caterers for providing the perfect venue and lush food.

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he 4th of March was approaching and with target. Jon Fisher joined in with enthusiasm and over 100 tickets sold for our Gary Barlow suggested having photographs taken with him if they tribute evening our hopes were running high would like to make a donation to St David’s and I T th that we might get to our 5 year target of £50,000. If have to say the queue was long. We also had a game we didn’t quite get there we knew it would be close. of Heads and Tails with participants donating £1 each Leading up to the 4th our total had quietly crept up to for the opportunity of winning a bottle of wine. £48702.94 so with £1298 to go and many tickets sold When we added all that money to our total we had we had every reason to be hopeful. just £156 to go to get to our target. Jon came over The raffle prize donations were some of the best we and asked us how much we needed to make it and had managed to bring together so we were hoping to once he knew was quick to ask those in the room to do well with the sale of the raffle tickets. That was as dig deep in their pockets for an extra £1.50 which far as our thoughts would take us and so we turned would probably get us there. Jon started the bucket up that evening with all fingers crossed. collection off and the rest is history, not only did we get the £156 it amounted to £161, making our target As the evening began it was obvious we were right plus an extra £5. It quickly went on the flip chart and about the raffle ticket sales and we raised £350. We we couldn’t stop smiling. added that to the ticket money and sat back to enjoy the evening with Jon Fisher as our Gary Barlow. The We approach all of our events with enthusiasm but I whole evening was brilliant and our Gary Barlow was must say 4th March was an evening we had looked superb. He sang all the favourites from Take That, forward to for months not just because of our target Gary Barlow and other artists and had everyone up but because of the artist that we had booked. Jon did dancing and singing along. We all enjoyed it so much not disappoint in fact he exceeded all expectations we definitely didn’t want the evening to come to an and everyone in the room felt the same. The fact end. that we reached target was just the icing on the cake. Thank you to Jon, everyone who attended the Gary We had a flip chart in the corner of the room so that Barlow tribute evening your generosity leaves me we could record our total at the end of the evening speechless and to Darren, Tina and Tnt caterers who and everyone was aware that we were trying to reach provided us with a mouth-watering buffet.

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he then Minister for Health, Mark Drakeford AM, officially launched the building project of our new in- nyone who knew Steve knew how he huge thank you to the St Julian's patient hospice on 22nd January 2016. The loved his nightclubs in town particularly Conservative Club for not only providing T contractors began work on site the following week and the A Breeze. He gathered up the strength a A us with the perfect location for our Quiz building is on schedule to complete soon in the Spring of couple of weeks before he passed away to and Bingo night but handed 2 collection boxes in 2017. make it to Breeze with his friends. We still don't to St David's and kindly notified St David's that know where he got the strength from and so it they wanted the total to be added to our target in The weather has mainly been kind to us throughout the year was both moving and appreciated when I memory of Steven. The total amount of money and we are delighted to report that construction has received a message from Tony Simpson, collected was progressed as planned, 90% of the painting, decorating, Manager to tell me that they would be lighting and carpentry has been completed with final fittings collecting in St David's collection boxes and currently being installed, and the landscaping is underway. bucket in Steve's name to help us to get to Staff have visited the site so they can see the progress of the target. The collection will continue as long as it build and to familiarise themselves with the building. Everyone is needed. Thank you so much Tony and is really pleased with the hospice and are excited about the everyone who donated to this collection which additional services that we will be able to provide to our amounted to a massive patients. The building progress can be viewed on our website and twitter page here: http://stdavidshospicecare.org/who-we-are/new-in-patient- hospice/ https://twitter.com/sdfhc_BuildPics (@sdfhc_BuildPics)

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A Mother’s Day Tribute to A Day Out With the Family Thought Provoking my Mum We have met many of these ordinary people on our fundraising journey and without them we would not have reached our £50,000 target. Thank you so much.

he photograph above shows my Mum on her 90th birthday at the Celtic Manor. She passed When I first set up my Facebook fundraising page I T away on 7th October 2016. We remember her as knew that I had to achieve 32 likes for the page a lady in every sense of the word, the most contented before I could use the page in certain ways. That person in the world and it will be hard to spend the first amount seemed to be insurmountable. Over the Mother’s Day without her. She spent the last two years years the number of likes grew and grew and grew. of her life in Caerleon House Nursing Home when she was We eventually hit 482 and that is where we stayed unable to walk. for nearly 2 years. Every time we went above that Always very close to Steven she was very proud of the number for whatever reason the numbers actually money that we were raising for St David’s and although went backwards by 5 or 6. she couldn’t physically take part always supported us with NOW I am proud to announce that last weekend the purchase of raffle tickets etc. When she passed away 12th March 2017 following some promotional posts in October we decided as a family that although she Getting in the Christmas spirit with our on Facebook we not only reached 500 but surpassed wasn't taken care of by St David's she would have wanted Grandchildren. We had a brilliant afternoon on that number by 8. Thank you to our ordinary people donations in her memory to help with their work. She also the Santa Special at the Forest of Dean. Great that help us to believe in miracles within our would have wanted it to go to the Steve Lewis fundraising atmosphere with everyone in the Christmas fundraising. in memory of her much loved Grandson. I had notification spirit. Lovely gifts for the children and mince pies that the amount donated was £176.40 and that was and a choice of seasonal drinks for the adults. We added to our total. all enjoyed it, recommended.

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New for this year all Doved Up are holding a FREE dove release on Easter Sunday Morning at Christchurch Cemetery Newport between 10am and 11am, There will be a donation box on behalf of St David's Hospice Care. All Doved Up are taking names to reserve a dove for people wanting to release a single dove per family/ group for a loved one. Brian and I went to the Christmas dove release at St Woolos cemetery and I have to say although emotional it was one of the best ways to remember Steven and my Mum. The doves were beautiful and if anyone would like to see the video that was done of the Christmas release this is the link for Youtube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?

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On Sunday the 17th July 2016 our second baby made a connection with our fundraising. Lucy Bethan Last year two of Evans was born on the 29th June 2016 at 9.07 pm, our team became weighing 6lb 4oz. Mum Louise Evans and Dad David grandparents and both Evans joined us on our Blue Belle walk with babies have already grandparents Sue and Paul Murphy. Lucy was forged a connection definitely the youngest supporter of our fundraising with our fundraising. and we really appreciated seeing her. We have One of our Nuns on caught up with Lucy and at nearly 6 months old, Lucy the run had to make a enjoyed her first Christmas this year. In the run up to real dash for it when Christmas, Lucy really enjoyed a number of visits to she had news that the birth of her new see the Christmas lights, at the charity display on granddaughter was imminent. Gill pictured here Stow Hill, Clearwell Caves and the Celtic Manor. We made it to the hospital and Daisy May Parry-Jones also visited Winter Wonderland in Cardiff and the was born to Kate and Mike weighing 7lb 2oz on Christmas Fair at Leeds Castle in Kent. She also the very day of our walk. I thought it would be attended a couple of Christmas parties at her nice to catch up with Daisy’s progress and what playgroups and was very compliant when I dressed better time than her first Christmas. her up for the occasion. Just like Daisy, Lucy's Apparently she went to Euro Disney just before favourite part of Christmas day was unwrapping her Christmas and was absolutely mesmerised by all presents but as expected the lights and music! Then on Christmas Day she she was more interested absolutely loved ripping the in the paper than in the paper off the presents but presents themselves. Lucy wasn't at all bothered by is already thinking about what was inside, just her outfit for the fancy crumpling the wrapping dress walk. paper! Lucy we can’t wait to see your fancy dress outfit. Daisy we need you in our  team 

e have had a phenomenal few months acquiring raffle prizes. We have always been lucky and members of the W community have always supported us but the last period has definitely gone up a level. I think when you see the next few pages you will all agree. I have to mention one person who has been emailing businesses in Photography Voucher Barrett and Coe worth £160 Voucher Barrett & Coe Photography the four corners of Wales and beyond. Sue Coldplay Album – Head Full of Dreams Supporter of our Fundraising Murphy you are a miracle worker you definitely seem to have the magic touch. Baylis and Harding Gift Set Supporter of our Fundraising Help I need more storage, I need to to rent a lock-up!!!! The White Collection Gift Set Supporter of our Fundraising Tin Roses Chocolates Supporter of our Fundraising Avon Ladie’s Watch Supporter of our Fundraising Bottle of Red Cabernet Sauvignon Supporter of our Fundraising Miniature Clock Supporter of our Fundraising Candle Supporter of our Fundraising Cosmetic Kit Supporter of our Fundraising Vase Supporter of our Fundraising Small box of Celebrations Supporter of our Fundraising 4 Tickets Gwent Dragons Newport Gwent Dragons 2 Tickets Newport County Newport County Matching Necklace and Earrings Set Supporter of our Fundraising M & S Beaded Necklace Supporter of our Fundraising 3 Vouchers for Free Admission to Cheeky Monkeys Chil- Cheeky Monkey’s Cwmbran dren's Soft Play Centre 2 adults and 2 children per voucher 4 VIP Passes for one child free of charge per pass entry to Funky Monkey’s Newport Funky Monkeys Newport 2 Extra Meal Vouchers for McDonalds 1 meal per voucher McDonalds Bottle of Sauvignon Blanc Supporter of our Fundraising 11 Jackie Lewis© Newsletter Edition 13 John Hartson is a supporter of this fund raising campaign

16 Christmas Wall Decora- Mary Barnes - Supporter of our tion Fundraising Jump Session for 4 peo- 17 ple at Energi Trampoline Energi Trampoline Park Park 1 Photography Voucher Barrett 18 Giordano bottle of wine Supporter of our Fundraising 1 Voucher Barrett & Coe Photography and Coe worth £160 Framed Beatles replica 2 poster and tickets for Build a Bear Teddy Bear Jill Difford/Build a Bear 19 Jackie Lewis - #7Fours4Steve concert in the Capitol Heather Symonds – Supporter of our Fundrais- th 3 Large Vanity Case Dove Gift Set Cardiff Monday 27 May ing Clarendon and Co Gift 20 Supporter of our Fundraising 4 TK Maxx Store Card worth £50 Jill Difford/TK Maxx Set 5 Lyndsey Thomas - Supporter of Bottle of Glenlivet Malt Whiskey Martin Roberts - Supporter of our Fundraising 21 Jelly Fish Set our Fundraising 6 Avon Watch Ivy Henson - Supporter of our Fundraising 22 £20 Gift Voucher for Ter- Terry Howells Timber and Build- 7 Christmas Hamper Gill Shaw - #7Fours4Steve ry Howells ers Merchants Artificial Christmas Poin- Avril Scrivens - Supporter of our Cut and Blow Dry at Belle Femme 23 8 Belle Femme settia Fundraising (£22) Kelly Newcombe/Doodle Dogz Mateus Rose and Wine Glass Gift Heather Symonds - Supporter of our Fundrais- 24 Doggie Gift Hamper 9 Grooming Set ing 1 Photography Voucher Free membership for one month 25 Barrett and Coe worth Barrett & Coe Photography 10 at Dylan’s Spa Celtic Manor Diane Daniels/Celtic Manor £160 worth £69 Christmas Wall Decora- Mary Barnes - Supporter of our Voucher for Wonderland Beauty 26 11 Rhianne Holvey Wonderland Beauty Salon tion Fundraising Salon – Spray Tan (£15) Boots Aromatherapy Gift 27 Supporter of our Fundraising 12 Fabric Advent Calendar Mary Barnes - Supporter of our Fundraising Set

13 All you need is love pamper set Supporter of our Fundraiser 28 Mateus Rose and Wine Heather Symonds - Supporter of Glass Gift Set our Fundraising Beatles Baby Popper Vest aged 6 13 Jackie - #7Fours4Steve – 9 months 29 Small vanity case Live, Heather Symonds - Supporter of Laughter Love Gift Set our Fundraising 14 Tin of Sweet Shop Swizzles Supporter of our Fundraising 3 course lunch and glass Heather Symonds - Supporter of Heather Symonds – Supporter of our Fundrais- 30 of wine at Bistrot 15 Vanity Case Royal Jelly Gift Set our Fundraising ing Pierre’s 12 Jackie Lewis© Newsletter Edition 13 John Hartson is a supporter of this fund raising campaign

1 Escape Rooms Cardiff – 1 voucher for up to 5 Escape Rooms Cardiff 14 No 7 Eye Shadow Palette Supporter of our people 15 Lindor Chocs and Teddy Bear gift set Supporter of our 2 A one hour open jump session for 4 people at Go Air Trampoline Park Go Air Trampoline Park 16 Bottle Prosecco Supporter of our 3 Fat Face Wash Bag gift set Supporter of our fundraising 17 TX Maxx Gift Card to the value of TK Maxx Newport 4 2 Meal Deals Lite Bites, Caerleon Rd, Newport Lite Bites £50 18 Spar Cardiff Road 5 Glamorgan Cricket offers 4 tickets for any Glamorgan Cricket Club Box of Milk Tray Royal London One Day Cup Match May 2017 19 1 Barrett & Coe Photography Gift Ex- Barrett & Coe Pho- perience worth £160 tography Cardiff 6 Cardiff Castle Complimentary Ticket for 2 Cardiff Castle 20 Cookie Platter, Subway Cardiff Rd, Subway adults (max) and 2 children (max) Opposite Tesco’s 21 Box of Milk Tray Spar Cardiff Road 7 2 Meal Deals up to £18 at Vacara and Co, Vacara’s Newport Llanarth St, Newport 22 Bottle of Smirnoff Vodka Spar Cardiff Road Supporter of our fundrais- 8 Bottle of Champagne 23 Tintern Tea Room – 1 voucher for Tintern Tea Rooms ing cream teat for 2, 2 teas, scones, Jam 9 The Royal Mint Experience – Family Ticket for The Royal Mint Llantrisant and Clotted Cream 4 and 4 strike your own coins 24 Bottle of California Zifandel Spar Cardiff Road

25 Bottle of Pinot Grigio Supporter of our 10 Bottle Prosecco Spar Cardiff Road

26 Coffee Maker Tesco’s Risca 11 Sunlux Interiors offer a Vertical/Roller/ Sunlux Interiors 27 BreakOut Cardiff – an off peak vouch- Break Out Cardiff Venetian blind to the value of £100 er for up to 5 people 12 Bayliss and Harding large gift set Supporter of our fundrais- 28 Bottle of red wine and chocolates Supporter of our ing 29 Bottle of red wine and glasses Supporter of our 13 Boutique Sweet Dreams Pillow Spray, Eye Mask, Supporter of our fundraising Pulse Paint, Mini Hot Water Bottle 30 Afternoon tea set for 1. Supporter of our