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Hospice at Home Keeping patients where they want to be >> Page 8 Pedal in Preston Park What will get you pedalling ? >> Page 4 Events, personal stories and more inside News from Martlets Autumn 2014 Care, compassion and support Light up a Life Remember a loved one >> Page 11 www.themartlets.org.uk @martletshospice martletshospice Registered Charity No. 802145

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Page 1: Martlets Autumn 2014 Newsletter

Hospice at Home Keeping patients where they want to be >> Page 8

Pedal in Preston Park What will get you pedalling ? >> Page 4

Events, personal stories and more inside

News from Martlets Autumn 2014

Care, compassion and support

Light up a Life Remember a loved one >> Page 11

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In April we bid farewell to Caroline Lower, the Martlets Chief Executive, at a party held at the hospice. Michael Edwards, Chairman of the Trustees, thanked Caroline for her immense contribution. He reminded guests that Caroline had been its much admired leading light ever since the hospice began caring for patients in 1997. Before that she had worked for Coppercliff Hospice which merged with Tarner Home to create the Martlets. During her time at the Martlets, Caroline had launched many innovative approaches: she established Hospice at Home; the Martlets Care Agency; close collaborative working with health sector partners; and had

WelcomeI’m pleased to say that this newsletter has lots of good news stories for you to enjoy. Once again we’ve been chosen as one of the Mayor of Brighton & Hove’s charities along with the Argus Appeal and Brighton Housing Trust, take your pick from a host of Mayor’s Charity events on p6.

Building work finished this spring on our Day Services rooms and it’s wonderful to see patients and carers enjoying our new range of services. You can find out what we’re offering on p9. Keep an eye on our website though, we’ve just secured funding for a pamper suite that will mean patients can enjoy some ‘me’ time in a relaxing, supportive environment.

On behalf of our patients, staff and volunteers at the Martlets I’d like to thank you for your support over the last year – we couldn’t do this without you.

Very best wishes

Imelda Acting Chief Executive Officer

Martlets HospiceWayfield Avenue Hove BN3 7LW

[email protected] 01273 273400

We have recently reported our best ever legacies income year which has meant that we have been able to replenish our reserves and invest in our Respite Service. Our reserves were depleted during the tough financial years we’ve had recently, so much so that they would only have kept us running for 3 months. Our aspiration is for 12 months running costs cover in reserves and we now have 6 months. We’re very grateful to all our supporters who remember the Hospice in their Wills, it’s thanks to them we can invest for the future.

Our Respite Service gives carers an

invaluable break and helps keep patients at home and there are a huge number of local families who need our support. Investing in the service means we’ve been able to care for up to 10 new patients a week and increase the hours of care we can give by roughly 80 hours taking us to nearly 200 hours a week.

Gifts in Wills help us invest in our future

News

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expanded the network of shops with the warehouse as well as the very successful weekly lottery and other fundraising ventures. Roger French, the ex-chairman of the Martlets, who worked with Caroline for many years, added his own reflections of Caroline, as someone whose “inspirational leadership will be much missed by all staff and hundreds of volunteers and supporters and especially patients and their families. “We all have much to thank her for. It was wonderful to work with such a highly skilled and competent Chief Executive during my nine years as chairman, who has the essential qualities of a  warm personality and a kind heart.”  

Saying Goodbye

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Have you signed your Will yet? “Without a Will, you can’t control what will happen to your assets after you die and who should look after any young children. If you do have a Will then you should check whether it needs updating to reflect changed circumstances.

A homemade Will is not advised as mistakes are easily made and can take time and money to resolve after you have died. The best way to ensure your wishes are carried out is to consult a specialist solicitor who can also advise on minimising inheritance tax.”

Nadia Cowdrey is a Solicitor at Griffith Smith Farrington Webb LLP Solicitors. She also runs one of our new Day Services Legal Clinics.

One in six of our patients is cared for thanks to the income we receive from gifts in Wills.

We rely on gifts in Wills to keep our services running and to help build our future. Once you have made provision for family and friends in your Will, please consider including a bequest to the Martlets.

For more information including a list of local Will writers, contact our Legacies Manager Gary Moyle 01273 747455 [email protected]

Leumi staff proud to raise hospice funds

Local asset based lender, Leumi ABL Ltd, started supporting Martlets in 2009. Paul Hird, CEO and Alan Couzins, Operations Director, have both had loved ones cared for by the hospice so when choosing a local charity for Leumi to support, Martlets was a natural choice. Paul said “We’d both experienced first hand their amazing care for patients and just wanted to give something back.”

Since then, Leumi staff have fundraised with a vengeance, raising almost £40,000. Their annual Golf Day raised £7,000 this year and Alan has run the Brighton Marathon 3 times, joined in 2014 by colleague Mark Woolgar, and raising over £20,000 in total. There have also been intrepid cycle rides across

Europe, sweepstakes, a ‘mug’ auction, Christmas collections and involvement in our Midnight Walk.

Paul is proud of his colleagues’ enthusiasm to fundraise for the hospice. “Supporting such an important local charity is good for staff morale and team building and we’ve had great fun along the way. It’s reassuring to know that Leumi staff are raising money so that Martlets can continue to provide the excellent care our loved ones received. We know the money will be very well spent.”

If your company would like to support the hospice please contact Elizabeth Baxter on 01273 718785 or email [email protected]

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Café now openThe Martlets Community Café is now open at the Hospice. Run by our volunteers everyone’s welcome to pop in for hot drinks, delicious homemade cakes and hot food. It’s open Monday – Friday 8.30 – 3.30pm.

Nadia Cowdrey

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Pedal in Preston Park – Saturday 25th October Enter online www.pedalinprestonpark.co.uk Pedal in Preston Park was created by the family and friends of Rachel Evans-Milne who died in 2009 from Motor Neurone Diease aged 44. They wanted to do something positive in her memory.

Alistair Milne, Rachel’s husband explained “Watching Rachel succumb to Motor Neurone Disease was a terrible experience for us. She was diagnosed with MND in the summer of 2007. Early on in her illness the Martlets Day Hospice supported her. Later on the Hospice at Home team visited our family home to care for her. It was thanks to the Hospice at Home team she was able to die at home with her family.”

“Our first Pedal was in October 2010, 200 people took part and it was an amazing experience that raised £18,000 for MNDA. We’ve raised over

£50,000 for our chosen charities in the last 4 years, everything we raise this year will be split fifty fifty between the MNDA and the Martlets. Our family has seen first-hand the work the Martlets do so it seems very natural for Pedal to support them.”

“It’s a fantastic event, where there are lots of non-cyclists. It’s fun, social, and not competitive in any way. The idea is you register, ask friends and family to sponsor you then cycle as many laps of

Pedal in Preston Park Saturday 25th October 9am – 5pm Entry £10 for adults, under 16s free Everyone’s welcome, min age 6 years www.pedalinprestonpark.co.uk

Preston Park Cycle Track as you can.”“Each year we set a distance

challenge. This year it’s to collectively cycle the distance of the UK mainland coastline, roughly 30,000 laps of the velodrome. I know it’s ambitious but if enough cyclists sign up I think we can do it.”

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EventsAlistair Milne and his family

Rachel Evans-Milne

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Thank you Rosie for such a great poem, you’ve captured the night perfectly!

Thank you to everyone who walked through the rain for the Martlets, as we go to print you’ve raised nearly £70,000. It will all go towards patient care at the hospice.

A marathon story

Jo-Jo Coppard is an inspiration for anyone who thinks they’ve left it too late to do a marathon. Jo-Jo, 71, power-walked her way around the 26-mile, Brighton course this year, finishing in just over six-and-a-half hours, cheered on every step of the way.

Jo-Jo raised more than £1,300 to fund the work of our nurses who were delighted to see her when she visited staff at the Hospice to present the cheque.

So, if you’ve been thinking about taking on a marathon why not make 2015 your year and be part of Team Martlets? This year’s event is on Sunday 12th April and we have 25 places available. We’re asking each of our runners to raise £500 & the Martlets team will support you all the way with expert fundraising hints and tips, training advice, and a free Martlets running vest. For more information contact [email protected]

Donate your hats, handbags and heels Ladies it’s time to go through your wardrobe and dig out all those unwanted hats, handbags and heels for our new fabulous new event. Hats, Handbags and Heels is on 11th February at Sussex County Cricket Club. Whatever you can donate it will help raise much needed money for the Martlets.

Drop your donations at any of our shops in Brighton & Hove, at the Hospice itself or the Fundraising Office on Old Shoreham Road. Please label your donations Hats, Handbags and Heels event. If you want any more info contact Antonia in the Fundraising Office on 01273 718 782

Only Men Allowed (and boys too!) on Sunday 19th October A sponsored walk for men and boys along the Sussex coastline, lads and their Dads are very welcome! It’s a 13 mile challenge on Sunday 19th October starting at the Sussex County Cricket Ground.

Hundreds of local women take up the midnight walk challenge every year – we thought it was time the boys had their very own event.

You can choose from a 13 mile route or, if you’re feeling a bit less energetic, we’ve organised a shorter route. Whatever challenge you go for make sure you ask friends and family to dig deep and sponsor you, every penny you raise will go towards patient care at the Martlets.

Enter online www.themartlets.org.uk or call our Events Hotline 01273 964200

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Oh my goodness - what a sight

Hundreds of girlies in the dark of

night!Some with flashing bands & ears,

Full of laughter, pride & cheers

Departing from Brighton

RacecourseAt a steady pace, without a horse

High in spirits & full of talk

We set off for The Martlets

Midnight Walk!

Everyone is bubbly & full of smiles

Either walking 6 or 13 miles

The weather started fab! then,

such a shame

A clap of thunder & down it came!!

We all got soaked from head to

feetBut still had a mission to complete!

So off we squelched & saw it

throughAs a “THANK YOU” for all the good

YOU do!!By Rozie Norrell

Midnight walk

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Events Diary September 2014

Wednesday 24 Sept

Martlets Golf Day 18 Hole 4 Ball Stableford Competition. Teams of four @ £50 per head.

Venue: The Dyke Golf Club, Devils Dyke Road, BN1 8YJ

Tickets: £50 per head. Contact Roger Clifton Moore by email [email protected] or 01273 832996 or 07860 438267

Saturday 27 Sept, 2.30pm

Martlets Variety Concert Performed by Singing for Pleasure and guest artists. 

Box Office 01273 565130 

Tickets £10 to include delicious cream cakes and banoffee pie

October 2014

Sunday 19 Oct, 12pm

Only Men Allowed (and boys too!) A sponsored walk for the men; lads and their Dads very welcome. 13 mile walk (shorter walk option available too).

Venue: Walk starts and finishes at the County Ground

Registration: £15 & £10 for under 16s. Contact [email protected] or call 01273 964 200

Wednesday 22 Oct

Conversations for Life Workshop The Conversations for Life workshop encourages us to talk about wishes for our future care.

Venue: Martlets Hospice, Wayfield Avenue, Hove

Registration: It’s a free event, register with [email protected] or call 01273 829940

Saturday 25 Oct, 9am-5pm

Pedal in Preston ParkAn annual fundraiser for MNDA and the Martlets. The challenge is to cycle as many laps of Preston Park Cycle Track as you can.

Venue: Preston Park Cycle Track

Registration: £10 adults, under 16s FREE. Register online www.pedalinprestonpark.co.uk

Thursday 30 Oct

Autumn QuizOur general knowledge quiz for teams of up to 6 people. Cash bar and bring your supper.

Venue: Boundary Rooms, Sussex County Cricket Club.

Tickets: £7.50 per person. Email [email protected] or call 01273 964 200.

November 2014

Saturday 15 Nov, 10.30am – 4pm

Martlets Christmas Fair All your traditional seasonal favourites will be on sale at our Hospice Fair. Stock up on Christmas cards and gifts.

Venue: The Martlets Hospice, Wayfield Avenue, Hove

Tickets: Free entry

Thursday 20 Nov, 7pm

Dog Night, Greyhound StadiumIn support of the Mayor’s Charities, back by popular demand this fun night includes dinner and charity dog races. Ideal for a pre-Christmas night out with friends.

Venue: Hove Greyhound Stadium

Tickets: £25 for entrance and dinner. Contact [email protected] or call 01273 718 782

December 2014

Wednesday 3 Dec

Christmas FairA traditional Christmas Fair in aid of Friends of Sussex Hospices. Gifts, cards and traditional winter favourites.

Venue: South of England Showground, Ardingly

Wednesday 3 Dec, 4.30 – 6.30pm

Mulled Wine and Mince PiesIn support of the Mayor’s Charities, celebrate Christmas with the Mayor of Brighton at his Mince Pie and Mulled Wine Reception.

Venue: The Mayor’s Parlour, Brighton Town Hall, Brighton BN1 1JA

Tickets: Price to be announced. For more information contact [email protected] or call 01273 718 782

Friday 5 to Sunday 7 Dec

(Fri 11am – 8pm, Sat 10am – 10pm, Sun 12 noon – 5.30pm)

Christmas Tree Festival Glorious display of up to 40 festive trees. In aid of Martlets Hospice. Christmas sing-along on Sunday at 6.00pm and everyone is welcome.

Venue: St Margarets Church, Rottingdean

Tickets: Admission to the Festival £3 per person. Children free accompanied by an adult. For more information visit www.stmargaret.org.uk

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Christmas Tree Festival

Pedal in Preston Park

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Tuesday 9 Dec, 7pm

City Charity Christmas ConcertA Christmas celebration for everyone, with readings by Peter James. In aid of the Martlets and Argus Appeal.

Venue: All Saints Church, The Drive, Hove

Tickets:  £10 and £5 available from Martlets Shops or Martlets Fundraising Office or call 01273 964 200

Friday 12 Dec

St Nicholas Church Candlelit DinnerA Venetian masquerade, black tie event, you will enjoy dinner in the beautiful surroundings of St Nicks by candlelight. There will be welcome drinks and carols to add to the atmosphere. In aid of the Mayor’s Charities.

Venue: St Nicholas Church, Church Street, Brighton BN1 3LJ

Tickets: £35 per head. Three course dinner with musical entertainment. For more information contact [email protected] or call 01273 718 782

Sunday 14 Dec, 3pm

A Concert of Christmas Music by The Sixteen Harry ChristophersChristopher Gebbie OBE & Friends of Sussex Hospices invite you to a concert of Christmas Music by The Sixteen Harry Christophers at Glyndebourne Opera House. Proceeds go to the Friends of Sussex Hospices.

Venue: Glyndebourne Opera House, New Rd, Ringmer, East Sussex BN8 5UU

Tickets: £10 – 60. For further information or tickets contact Marion Shepherd on 01435 812343

Saturday 27 Dec to Sunday 4 Jan

Cinderella A panto for the whole family to enjoy

Venue: Windmill Theatre, Nevill Avenue, Hove

Tickets: £10 and £20, concessions available, call the Box Office 01273 565130

January 2015

Saturday 24 Jan

Burns NightBack by popular demand a traditional Burns Night Dinner in aid of the Mayor’s Charities.

Venue: Sussex County Cricket Club

Tickets: TBC. For further information contact [email protected] or call 01273 718 782

February 2015

Sunday 8 Feb, 11am

Pooches on the PromWe’re looking for four legged friends of all kinds and their walkers to join our sponsored dog walk.

Venue: Hove Lawns Café

Registration: £5 per pooch. Email [email protected] or call 01273 964 200

Wednesday 11 Feb,

2.30- 5pm or 6.30 – 9pm

Handbags, Hats and Heels A fabulous new event for fashion lovers. All styles of handbags, hats and shoes for sale and auction. Pop along in the afternoon or make a night of it with friends. Prices to suit all purses.

Venue: Long Room at the Sussex County Cricket Club

Tickets: Afternoon Free Entry, Evening Auction £5 including complimentary glass of wine. Email [email protected] or call 01273 964 200.

Saturday 28 Feb, 7.30pm

Mayor’s Charities Variety ShowEver popular variety show in aid of the Mayor’s Charities.

Venue: Brighton Centre, Syndicate Wing (entrance in Russell Road)

Tickets: £8(tbc). For further information contact [email protected] or call 01273 718 782

March 2015

Friday 6 March, 7pm

Zumba GlowBack by popular demand our high energy, glowing, sponsored Zumba event. 3 hours of expert instruction, accompanied by live percussion.

Venue: The Old Market, Hove, 11A Upper Market St, BN3 1AS

Registration: £20. For information or to register contact Clem Hunnisett on 01273 718 780

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A special opportunity to come together and find comfort in remembering a loved one at Christmas. You can find a dedication form on page 11

November 2014

Sunday 30 Nov, 3.00pm

Venue: Clarendon Centre, New England St, BN1 4GQ

December 2014

Friday 5 Dec, 7pm

Venue: Church of the Good Shepherd, Dyke Road, Brighton

Sunday 7 Dec, 3pm

Sunday 14 Dec, 3pm & 6pm

Venue: Hounsom United Reformed Church, Nevill Avenue, Hove

Pooches on the PromZumba Glow

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Hospice at home Caring for patients at home

Harriet’s husband Malcolm was diagnosed with dementia in 2004, over the next few years his condition deteriorated so much that Harriet couldn’t leave him alone. But she was determined to care for her husband at home. This kind of story is one we often hear at the Martlets. Thanks to the support of our Care Agency, the Respite Service and the Hospice at Home team we are able to help carers like Harriet keep their loved ones at home where they want to be.

Harriet told us her story. “Malcolm had Alzheimer’s Disease

and at times exhibited behaviour which was difficult to handle. Martlets Care understood this and, where possible, provided carers who could cope with our situation. From their first visit I found them to be people I could welcome into my home. Most importantly they listened to me and worked with me - they genuinely seemed to care.”

“Around Easter time he began to decline and the Hospice at Home nurses got involved. They were very

supportive. Knowing that I could call them about any concern - for example, the procedures to follow if Malcolm died in the night - was invaluable.”

“Through the early stages of Malcolm’s illness I felt as though I had fight his corner for every bit of care and equipment. When the Martlets got involved things changed. They understood that I was totally committed and immersed in his care and matched that with the help and equipment that was needed. I feel exceptionally fortunate in having had access to the Martlets services - the Carers, the Respite and the Hospice at Home team.”

Without your support we simply can’t provide end of life care for patients like Malcom and Harriet – thank you.

Our stories

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Thanks to your support…

Made it possible

for 197 patients to

die at with dignity

at home

It costs £138 for one patient to be cared for at home

for day

Last year we were able to care for 377 patients

Martlets staff understood that I

was totally committed to Malcolm’s care. I feel exceptionally fortunate to have had access to the Carers, the Respite and the Hospice at Home team”

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Congratulations Belinda and Graeme

It’s good to feel useful !

When Belinda and Graeme got married in May this year they knew they wanted to support the Martlets. It’s a cause close to Belinda’s heart as we cared for her dear friend Pat. Pat lost her battle with cancer three years ago. The couple wanted to remember her on their wedding day and decided to ask for donations to the Martlets instead of wedding gifts. They raised £940, that’s an incredible total and will help to pay for nearly seven days of Hospice at Home care. We’re like to thank the happy couple for choosing to support the Martlets on their special day. If you’d like to support the Martlets on your special occasion, whether it’s a wedding, anniversary or birthday, contact Claire Docteur [email protected] or call 01273 718775

Angela volunteers on our In-Patient Unit reception once a week. She told us why she finds it a rewarding place to volunteer.

“At first I wasn’t sure if being a receptionist would really help support the nurses and the ward clerk. But after a few weeks I could see that I was saving them a lot time by helping with admin. It’s important to me to know that this is a useful role. One of the things I enjoy most about volunteering here is feeling part of a team. Everyone’s so friendly here I’d definitely recommend it! “

We’re looking for more reception volunteers on the In-Patient Unit and we also have exciting new volunteer roles within Martlets Day Services.

To support the development of our new services we’re looking for volunteer admin assistants and event co-ordinators. You’ll need to have good computer skills – be happy using Word and Excel, enjoy meeting new people and be a natural organiser. To make

sure everyone can use our Day Services we want to be able to offer transport so we’re looking for volunteer drivers. You’ll need to have use of your own car for this role.

To join our friendly team contact our Volunteer Co-ordinators: [email protected] or call 01273 273400.

This year thanks to your support

our new Martlets Day

Services will…

Key facts

Enable our Physio and Occupational Therapist to

run the Rehabilitation Clinic providing advice on staying

active and managing fatigue to patients and their carers

Run a complementary therapy service so patients and carers to choose from massage, reiki or reflexology therapies

throughout the week

Provide free legal advice once a fortnight helping

with questions about Wills or lasting power of attorney

Offer an acupuncture clinic on Monday

afternoons, helping patients with pain,

nausea, breathlessness and insomnia

Find out more about our new Martlets Day Services at

www.themartlets.org.uk/ dayservices

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Help 8 groups of patients express their

feelings, create memory boxes, have fun and be messy at our Art

Therapy group

Get advice on what

benefits they are entitled

to and how to apply

for them at our Welfare

Benefits service

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Our shops

Christmas Cards New for this year are four hand-painted, wintry local landmarks, beautifully festive, they are perfect for friends and family. If you’re looking for something a bit more traditional we’ve also got Christmas angels, robins and reindeer!

You can buy cards online at www.themartlets.org.uk/christmas, directly from any of our shops or by mail order using the leaflet enclosed in this newsletter. Also on sale will be our Martlets Hospice Diary and Tracey Brown’s Sussex Calendar 2015.

That old thing … We’ve been busy upcycling and shabby chicing furniture at our Peacehaven shop. Working with the Probation Service we now have a team who repair, rebuild and transform old furniture into these shabby chic gems. Peacehaven Shop, 170 South Coast Road, Peacehaven Tel 01273 588808 Twitter @martletsshops

NEW - Martlets House Clearance In response to popular demand we now offer a house clearance service. Choosing the Martlets means you’re safe in the knowledge that not only will we leave your property empty but it will also be spotless. And you’ll be supporting your favourite local charity!

Clearing an entire house can be a daunting task, let alone working out how to dispose of everything correctly. Our House Clearance team are here to help, they’re experts at knowing what goes where. Anything that can be sold and reused will find its way into one of the Martlets shops, where it will raise money for the Martlets. If it can’t be sold or reused it will be recycled or legally disposed of.

All the money raised from Martlets House Clearance will go towards patient care at the Martlets.

We offer a full or half house clearance service, if you’re not sure what service best suits you contact Mark who can arrange a free quotation and go through all the options.

Call Mark 078233 44723 or email [email protected]

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Our big Brighton shopping extravaganza needs youThis autumn we will be opening a big new shop in central Brighton and half the shop will be filled with vintage gems.. There’s lots of room to stock retro furniture, clothes, jewellery, accessories, crockery and linens. The other half of the shop will be Student Central. Stocking everything Brighton’s students need to furnish their new homes. The shop will open seven days a week, daytime through to early evening and we’re looking

for volunteers to help run it. Longer opening hours mean there are lots of different volunteer shifts available to fit around you. It goes without saying we’ll supply the tea and biscuits; you’ll be fully trained and well supported by our friendly shops team. This is fantastic opportunity to work in a brand new Martlets shop - to be part of our new team email [email protected] or call 01273 721188

First Prize – Polaroid 32” HD Ready Slimline LED TV donated by Ms Beverley ButterworthSecond Prize – Amazon KindleThird Prize – Selection of Marks & Spencer’s goodies

Tickets will come with your newsletter, you can pick them up from the Fundraising Office or we can post extras out to you just call 01273 747455. Don’t delay though it will be drawn on 19th December.

Autumn raffleDon’t miss your tickets for this year’s autumn raffle. Only £1 a ticket and you could win some fantastic prizes.

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Light up a life ceremonies are a wonderful series of events just before Christmas where supporters remember loved ones. Many people come because they were supported by care from the Martlets.

That’s why Ade and his family came to Light up a Life last year; we cared for his late wife Eira on the In-Patient Unit. Staying on the In-Patient Unit for the last few weeks of her life meant her family could be with her, for as long as they needed to be. They could stay the night and visit whenever they wanted.

We asked Ade why he and his daughters chose to support the Martlets.

“It is very difficult to put into words how important and special the Martlets is to us.

They gave so much love and care to my family. Not just in the excellent care given to Eira who was so grateful that the Martlets were there for her. Our children and myself also received so much support - the Martlets made it possible for us to stay with Eira in the final weeks of her life. 

After losing Eira we continued to receive invaluable support from the bereavement service, which made such a difference in helping us cope with the devastating loss. 

So for us the Martlets will remain a very special and important place.”

Remembrance at the Martlets

The events focus on remembrance, with readings, carol singing and refreshments afterwards. You might find it comforting to join others who have been through a similar experience of loss and bereavement.

We ask you to make a donation with your dedication – whatever you can give will help us continue to care for future patients and their families. Your donation will help our patients throughout the year, not just at Christmas.

Ade, Lula and Tialys at the Martlets Walk to Remember

Sunday 30th November 3pm Clarendon CentreNew England Street, BrightonBN1 4GQ

Friday 5th December 7pm Church of the Good Shepherd, Dyke Road, BrightonBN1 5AE

Sunday 7th December 3pm Hounsom United Reformed Church Nevill Avenue, HoveBN3 7NG

Sunday 14th December 3pm & 6pmHounsom United Reformed Church Nevill Avenue, HoveBN3 7NG

Light up a life events 2014

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