Fundraising - 26th November 200926/11/2009
Photo: Residents of Manor Park Retirement Home were first off the mark with regards to the Hospice Share-a-Card Campaign. Left to right: Sheila Hollis, Linda Williams (Manager), Margaret Savage
Our Share- a- Card poster, designed especially for us by a pupil from Ysgol San Sior, provides space for people to leave messages of goodwill to friends in their office, department, or residential home, and all they need do in return is drop a donation into a supplied collection box. The poster is bilingual, colourful, and as it depicts the nativity, serves as a timely reminder of what Christmas is all about.
If you would like to receive a Share-a-Card pack, please contact Beth or Marie on 01492 879058 (weekdays between 9am and 5pm)
At 4.30pm on Sunday the 29th November, the Tree of Lights will be switched on, on Cayley Promenade, Rhos on Sea. This will be the eleventh year the Tree of Lights has acted as a focus for our memories of loved ones, hopefully bringing comfort at a time that is often difficult for those of us who have lost someone we hold dear. Everyone is invited to the short but moving ceremony, which will include the singing of Christmas Carols and a moment of quiet contemplation.
The ceremony and the Tree of Lights itself, is organized for St. David’s Hospice by the Rhos on Sea Rotary Club. To date it has raised a total of £75,000, making a massive contribution to palliative care in North West Wales. So a resounding cheer for the Rhos-on-Sea Rotarians and their unflagging support.
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On Fri 27th November the Break and Spin Dance Studio in Oxford House, Builder Street, Llandudno, is hosting a Ladies Night. Doors open at 8pm. Entrance: Donations. Cocktails, gifts to buy, pampering sessions and a raffle. For further information contact Zara Groves on 01492 868665.
The Glan Aber Hotel, Betws y Coed, is the venue for the Betws y Coed Support Group Christmas Fair which takes place on Saturday, 28th November from noon until 4pm. Tickets are only £1.50 and this includes coffee and a mince pie! A great way to start the festive season.
The big Annual Christmas Fair, that traditionally takes place at the Hospice itself, will be happening on Saturday 5th December, a week later than usual; and the venue will be split between St. David’s and next door at Loreto Convent (Abbey Road, Llandudno). Doors open 10am – 2pm.
All donations will be gratefully received in the days leading up to the event. In particular, jewellery, toys, raffle prizes, bottles (alcoholic and non-alcoholic), new goods, home made items, quality Bric-a-Brac, and of course pledges to make cakes for the every popular cake stall. These can be handed in at the reception desk at the Hospice. For further info please call 01492 873664.
Charity Christmas Carol Service at Horeb Chapel, Rhiw Road, Colwyn Bay on Wednesday, 9th December at 7pm, with Cor Meibion Colwyn and local schools. Conductor: Philip Barnett. Mince pies and Tea afterwards. All proceeds to St. David’s Hospice and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice.
Abs-olutely Fabulous Christmas Party, Saturday 12th December 8pm – 12.30am Langtry’s Bar, The Grand Hotel. Premiering ‘Lucky 7 Fun Casino’. Tickets £5 to admit two (to include fun money and finger buffet). These are available from Abs-olutely Fabulous Toning Salon 01492 872667. All proceeds to St David’s Hospice.
The annual Celebration of Christmas Carol Service organised by St. David’s and Ty Gobaith Children’s Hospice, takes place on Thursday, 17th December. 7pm at Holy Trinity Church, Llandudno. Free admission with a charity collection. Refreshments available after the concert.
The date for the next St David’s Hospice user/carer group meeting is Monday 30th November 11am at the Hospice. Contact - kevanblomeley@hotmail.com