Read all the latest news from Lewis-Manning Hospice Care and learn ways to get involved in our community, like volunteering as a Patient Driver. Plus, we’re so excited to launch our second Muddy Dog Dash in March.

This month we also get to meet our staff member, Samantha Allen, Retail Coordinator.

There are always ways in which you and your company can support your local charity hospice. Your support would mean so much to local patients and their families, so please head over to the Lewis-Manning Hospice Care website to find out more about the free of charge services that we offer and how you can help.  Simply click here.

We love to keep you all involved in what our community is up to.

The Christmas Tree Collection Service raises £18,000!

It has been a huge collaboration of the local community and businesses to successfully deliver the annual Tree collection & recycling service which raised over £18,000.

Read more online: https://lewis-manning.org.uk/christmas-tree-collection-service-recycles-1000-trees-and-generates-over-18000/

An Audience with… Jeff Mostyn.

Hosted by Warren Munson from Evolve, Lewis-Manning Hospice Care hosted ‘An Audience with…Jeff Mostyn’ at Parkstone Yacht Club in Poole.

Read more online: https://lewis-manning.org.uk/lewis-mannings-an-audience-withjeff-mostyn-hosted-by-warren-munson-from-evolve/

Charity of the year!

In their 21st year in business, family-run Pulford Publicity have announced Lewis-Manning as their nominated charity of the year.

https://lewis-manning.org.uk/pulford-publicity-announce-lewis-manning-as-their-charity-of-the-year/

An Audience with… Mandy Hickson

Join us for our next ‘An Audience with…’ event with the UK’s first female tornado fighter pilot, Mandy Hickson! On Wednesday 21st February, Mandy will be speaking at Parkstone Yacht Club, telling her story that took her to the front line.

Don’t miss this opportunity, book your ticket at: https://lewis-manning.org.uk/mandy-hickson/

Get your team together for the Muddy Dog Dash!

Join us on Sunday 17th March, 11am – 3pm at Upton Country Park and take on a 2.5km and 5km muddy obstacle course with your furry friend. Why not get a team together and start fundraising today?

Book your spot at: https://lewis-manning.org.uk/muddy-dog-dash/

Can you lend a helping hand as a volunteer patient driver?

We have a range of important volunteer roles across our organisation but are particularly looking for patient drivers in Purbeck. Call our team on 01963 400186 if you can help transport our patients to and from our day hospice in Wareham, or call 01202 708470 to explore our other volunteer vacancies!

We’re proud of our dedicated and committed team and this month we get to meet Samantha Allen, Retail Coordinator.

Staff member in the news

• Name – Sam Allen
• Role – Retail Co-Ordinator
• What’s the best thing about your job – Processing a large house clearance in the knowledge that a great sum of money will be going towards our hospice care.
• What’s the best career advice you’ve ever been given – K.I.S.S- Keep It Simple Stupid/Silly
• Tell us something about yourself that we wouldn’t know – I am a comedy addict- my favourites being Father Ted and The League of Gentlemen
• Describe yourself in 3 words – Thoughtful, fun and misunderstood!
• If you were going to rule the world for the day, what law would you introduce? That no one could harm any animals.
• Your best place for a holiday is? Fuerteventura