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Santa & Elf Run 2023 – £14,000 raised!
We welcomed over 230 Santa’s and Elves back to Dorothy House and Winsley Cricket Club on the 3rd December in slightly less than ideal weather conditions as they took on the 2.5 & 5km course. It was so brilliant to have families…
Local metal detectorist makes donation to Dorothy House
Back in September, we received a donation that came from a very unusual source. Alec James, a local metal detectorist, had been searching a field near Bradford on Avon for any interesting finds. He wasn’t disappointed! Alec makes a discovery Alec had…
Coping with grief at Christmas – top tips
Christmas comes with a lot of expectations: crisp snowy days, children’s laughter, cosy hot chocolates with the family around the log fire. But we all know that often Christmas Day doesn’t live up to expectations, and for those who are grieving, it…
Dorothy House Firewalk raises £16,000!
The Dorothy House Firewalk took place at Winsley House on Thursday 9 November. The rain may have been driving and the air was chilly, but the atmosphere was glowing with lots of supporters coming to cheer on the intrepid walkers. Luckily, the…
Thank you this Christmas from Dorothy House
This year, more than ever, we recognise that most of us are feeling the effects of escalating financial pressures. With that in mind, we wanted to share some Christmas spirit with you. We have gathered heartfelt Christmas messages from our team – staff…
Losing Mum to breast cancer – Olenka’s story
Olenka’s mum, Karen Jane Ovis, was cared for by Dorothy House when she was diagnosed with terminal breast cancer. In this interview, Olenka tells us all about her mum, the treatment and care she received from the Hospice, and why she wants to support…
Dorothy House volunteer dyes beard to fundraise over £1,300!
A few months ago, Volunteer Driver Rob Stewart decided to mark his 70th birthday in a colourful and meaningful way. He invited his family and friends to sponsor him to dye his beard in Dorothy House’s brand colours of pink and purple.…
Children need to know – supporting a grieving child
As part of Children’s Grief Awareness Week (16-23 November), we asked our Dorothy House Psychological Support Lead, Anne Montague to provide some useful tips for how to support children through grief. Jessie was five when her dad died. He had gone…
Kingfisher Church Dorothy House Coffee Morning raises £440!
On Sunday 8 October, the Kingfisher Church in Trowbridge held a coffee morning for Dorothy House, raising a fantastic £440! Some of the church members have been involved with Dorothy House, whether through a loved one at the end of life or…
Jess Sheridan wins Young Volunteer of the Year Awards
We are delighted to announce that our Young People’s Ambassador, Jess Sheridan, has won the Young Volunteer of the Year category at the Hospice UK Awards! Jess’s work as a volunteer for Dorothy House has been outstanding, and there were so many…