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STDH:
7th Feb 2013
THANK YOU : Officers from Regulatory and Housing Services at Conwy County Borough Council took part in a Charity Football Match in aid of their chosen charity of the year - St David’s Hospice. It was Officers v Managers and raised £230 in total.

St David’s Hospice currently require volunteer drivers for Day Care patients from Penmaenmawr, Llanfairfechan and Betws Y Coed. Daycare is open Tuesdays to Friday and generally patients would need to be collected from their home once a week at 10am and again from the Hospice, Llandudno at approx. 3.30pm. Drivers can claim petrol expenses. Call 01492 879058 and ask for Janet.

Stock Appeal: St David’s Hospice is in need of good quality donations to sell in our charity shops; CDs, DVDs, clean clothing for all ages, toys and games, household items and linens, jewellery, small electrical items in working order and small items of furniture. Please drop your donations off at our Distribution Centre, Unit 8, Roger Mostyn Court, Builder Street, Llandudno 01492 878935.

The annual Circus Starr Winter Tour is coming to Llandudno Town Hall on Thursday 14th February (two shows 4.45pm & 7pm). Witness hilarious comedy sequences from Circus Starr’s clowns whose side splitting routines will keep everyone entertained from the youngest to the eldest in the audience. For tickets and enquiries call 01260 288690.

Volunteer shop assistants are being sought for the St David’s Hospice Charity shops in Conwy and Llandudno. Find out more call  Kim on 01492 879058 ex 263

The Imperial Hotel, Llandudno are organising a St David's Day Celebratory Lunch on Friday, 1st March at 12.45pm in aid of St David's Hospice. Three course lunch, with guest speaker Justin Albert, Director, National Trust Wales. Tickets £25, please call The Imperial Hotel on: 01492 877466.

Fluffy ears at the ready! The St David’s Hospice Bunny Fun Run is taking place on Sunday 17th March on Llandudno Promenade. Fun for all the family. ‘Bunnies’ can choose to run or walk the 4km / 2.5 miles. The event starts at the paddling pool to cenotaph (return) Entry fee: £10 Adults & £5 Children (plus sponsorship). Ears will be provided, although fancy dress is optional. Everyone will receive a chocolate egg at the finishing line. There will be lots of prizes for smartest & fastest bunnies! To register call 01492 873665.

A Dragon Boat Festival is a unique event to be held at The Marine Lake, Rhyl in aid of St David’s Hospice. We hope you will join in the fun by entering a team in the Festival. This fantastic day will see teams of 12 to 20 people racing 40 foot long Hong Kong Dragon Boats down Marine Lake in Rhyl to be crowned champions at the end of the day. Professionally run by Dragon Boat Events, it is your chance to compete in one of Britain’s most unique water sport activities, where the emphasis throughout the day is on challenge, team building, fundraising and of course…FUN! Everything is supplied on the day. For more info call Pam on 01492 873664.

St David's Hospice cares for adults living with cancer and other terminal illnesses. It serves the population of North West Wales and aims to provide a safe haven for patients and their families. www.stdavidshospice.org.uk 01492 879058

STDH:
14th Feb 2013
Looking for a half term activity? The hilarious characters from the Circus Starr winter show are entertaining the audience at the Llandudno Town Hall today (Thurs). There are two shows, 4.45pm and 7pm. The event is raising money for St David’s Hospice. Tickets are available on the door. For further information contact Circus Starr on 01260 288690.

The four star Imperial Hotel in Llandudno are organising a St David’s Day Lunch in aid of St David’s Hospice. The exclusive lunch on Friday 1st March with guest speaker Justin Albert, Director for National Trust Wales starts at 12.45pm. Justin promises to be enlightening and informative having had a long and distinguished career in broadcasting and documentary film production in America. Since returning to Wales in 2008 Justin became founder of the Hay Castle Trust, is vice president of the Hay Literary Festival and the Brecon Jazz Festival, worked with Horse and Country TV and undertook a substantial review of S4C.The lunch will be a celebration of the best of local Welsh produce with a special three course menu with coffee. Contact the Imperial Hotel for more information on 01492 877466 or to book your tickets (£25 per person).

Could you spare a couple of hours to help at our bag packing day in Asda? The event at the Llandudno store is supporting St David’s Hospice on St David’s day (1st March). For further information and times please contact Wendy on 01492 873665.

Also on Friday 1st March, pop along to the Bay View Shopping centre, Colwyn Bay and see the Consort Castell recorder group playing to raise funds for St David’s Hospice.

The St David’s Hospice Bunny Fun Run returns to Llandudno this year on Sunday 17th March. Join in the family fun and take part in the run or walk (2.5 miles) along the promenade from the paddling pool in Craig y Don to the cenotaph and back. Entry fee: £10 Adults & £5 Children (plus sponsorship). Ears will be provided, although fancy dress is optional. Everyone will receive a chocolate egg at the finishing line. There will be lots of prizes for smartest & fastest bunnies! To register call 01492 873665 or download a registration form from  www.stdavidshospice.org/uk/bunnyfunrun

St David’s Hospice have 27 Simple Minds concert tickets up for grabs! The concert will be held at Venue Cymru on 4th April 2013.All tickets are standing only. Tickets were kindly donated by Julie Bassett. rrp £37.50. We are offering them for £25. All proceeds to St David’s Hospice. To buy a ticket please contact Agnes or Haf on (01492) 873664.

Please help fill the shelves of the St David’s Hospice charity shops. The hospice needs good quality items including CDs, DVDs, clean clothing for all ages, toys and games, household items and linens, jewellery, small electrical items in working order and small items of furniture. Why not have a clear out this weekend and donate any unwanted items to our Distribution centre, Unit 8, Roger Mostyn Court, Builder Street, Llandudno 01492 878 935.

St David’s Hospice is currently looking for volunteer shop assistants in the Conwy, Llandudno and Rhos on Sea shops. The position will include; greeting and serving customers in a welcoming manner, assisting in stock management, manning the till and processing sales, displaying items on the shop floor and replenish stock. For further information please contact Kim Barr on 01492 879058 ex 263


St David's Hospice cares for adults living with cancer and other terminal illnesses. It serves the population of North West Wales and aims to provide a safe haven for patients and their families. www.stdavidshospice.org.uk 01492 879058

STDH:
21st Feb 2013
Could you spare a couple of hours to help at our bag packing day in Asda? The event at the Llandudno store is supporting St David’s Hospice on St David’s day (1st March). For further information and times please contact Wendy on 01492 873665.

A knitting group is being held at the Llandudno Junction Community Centre (Old Hotpoint Club) to help raise money for St David’s Hospice.  Learn to knit and receive patterns and weekly tasks. The items will be for sale in the Llandudno Junction Hospice shop. The next meeting is this Saturday (23rd) 10am – 12noon. For information call: 07761081654.
 
Celebrate St David's Day at The Imperial Hotel’s exclusive lunch on Friday 1st March with guest speaker Justin Albert, Director for National Trust Wales. The St David's Day Lunch will be a celebration of the best of local Welsh produce with a special three course menu with coffee. Contact the hotel for more information on 01492 877466 or to book your tickets (£25 per person). Proceeds will go to St David's Hospice in Llandudno, who will also be holding a raffle during the event.

Bounce your way along the Llandudno Promenade on Sunday 17th March at the St David’s Hospice Bunny Fun Run. The distance is approx. 4km / 2.5 miles and ‘bunnies’ can choose to run or walk. The event starts at the paddling pool to cenotaph (return) Entry fee: £10 Adults & £5 Children (plus sponsorship). Fluffy ears will be provided and everyone will receive a chocolate egg at the finishing line. There will be lots of prizes for smartest & fastest bunnies! To register call 01492 873665

A Dragon Boat Festival is a unique event to be held at The Marine Lake, Rhyl in aid of St David’s Hospice. We hope you will join in the fun by entering a team in the Festival. This fantastic day will see teams of 12 to 20 people racing 40 foot long Hong Kong Dragon Boats down Marine Lake in Rhyl to be crowned champions at the end of the day. Professionally run by Dragon Boat Events, it is your chance to compete in one of Britain’s most unique water sport activities, where the emphasis throughout the day is on challenge, team building, fundraising and of course…FUN! Everything is supplied on the day. For more info call Pam on 01492 873664.

Volunteer shop assistants are being sought for the St David’s Hospice Charity shops in Conwy, Rhos on Sea and Llandudno. Find out more call  Kim on 01492 879058 ex 263

St David's Hospice cares for adults living with cancer and other terminal illnesses. It serves the population of North West Wales and aims to provide a safe haven for patients and their families. www.stdavidshospice.org.uk 01492 879058

STDH:
28th Feb 2013
Thank you : Fern Maddock from Old Colwyn, who works at The Bay Laser & Beauty Clinic in Colwyn Bay took part in the Twin Piers Run from Llandudno Cenotaph on the Prom to Colwyn Bay Pier, 10k and has raised £320 for St David’s Hospice.

Volunteers needed – tomorrow (1st) for the St David’s Hospice Bag Packing Day at Asda in Llandudno. Could you spare a couple of hours between 1pm - 4pm. Support St David’s Hospice on St David’s Day? If you feel you can help with this fundraising event please call Wendy on 01492 873665.

Tickets are still available for the St David’s Day Lunch (this Friday 1st) at the Imperial Hotel, Llandudno. 12.45pm for 1.15pm with guest speaker Justin Albert, Director for the National Trust, Wales. Tickets £25 includes 3 course meal (£5 will be donated to St David’s Hospice plus proceeds from the raffle) available from the Imperial Hotel, Tel: 01492 877466.

A new Hospice shop will be opening on the High St in Conwy at Easter. St David’s Hospice is currently looking for volunteers to help at the shop. The volunteer shop assistant position will include; greeting and serving customers in a welcoming manner, assisting in stock management, manning the till and processing sales, displaying items on the shop floor and replenish stock. To join our team please contact Kim Barr on 01492 879058 ex 263.

St David’s Hospice has 12 Simple Minds concert tickets up for grabs! The concert will be held at Venue Cymru on 4th April 2013.All tickets are standing only. Tickets were kindly donated by Julie Bassett. £25 (RRP £37.50). Please contact Agnes Jones (01492) 873664.

The Bunny Fun Run is a fun family event taking place in Sun 17th March, 10am on Llandudno Promenade. Ears will be provided, full fancy dress is optional. Everyone will receive a chocolate egg at the finishing line. There will be lots of prizes for smartest & fastest bunnies! Entry fee: £10 Adults & £5 Children (plus sponsorship). To register call 01492 873665 or download a registration form www.stdavidshospice.org/uk/bunnyfunrun

Dragon Boat Racing is an exciting and thrilling team building event, which is perfect for both men and women. With lots of drums, shouting and colourful boats, it is a vibrant day out and exciting sport both to watch and take part in. St David’s Hospice is holding their first event on Sunday 12th May on the Marine Lake, Rhyl. Why not rally together your friends and join in the fun! For further information call Pam Sharp on 01492 873664.

Zip Wire Challenge – New event for 2013! Will you take the plunge at Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda for St David’s Hospice? Strap into a safety harness and leapt 700ft above the mountain lake at 75mph and fly down 1750m, the longest Zip Wire in Europe.  For an information pack call 01492 873664.

STDH:
7th March 2013Thank you to the staff at Co-op in Llandudno Junction. They recently held a raffle and also made and sold cakes in store, raising an impressive £250.
Left to right: Leanne Rowlands, Pauline Lloyd and Joanne Jones

•   Thank you to everyone who supported St David’s Hospice on St David’s Day at the bag packing event in ASDA, Llandudno. A total of £1400 was generously donated by the customers through loose change.

•   Many thanks to the Consort Castell recorder group played in Colwyn Bay shopping centre on St David’s Day and raised £146.72.

•   Not long now until the St David’s Hospice Bunny Fun Run - Sunday 17th March on Llandudno Promenade. Starts 10am at the paddling pool, Craig y don. You can register in advance or turn up on the day. The fun run is a family event and you can walk or run at your own pace. Entry fee: £10 Adults & £5 Children (plus sponsorship). Ears will be provided, although fancy dress is optional. Everyone will receive a chocolate egg at the finishing line. There will be lots of prizes for smartest & fastest bunnies! To register call 01492 873665 or download a registration form from www.stdavidshospice.org/uk/bunnyfunrun .

•   St David’s Hospice is currently looking for volunteer shop assistants in the Conwy, Llandudno and Rhos on Sea shops. The position will include; greeting and serving customers in a welcoming manner, assisting in stock management, manning the till and processing sales, displaying items on the shop floor and replenish stock. For further information please contact Kim Barr on 01492 879058 ex 263.

•   60’s, 70’s and Motown charity disco will be on at the Langtry’s,Grand Hotel, Llandudno on Saturday 20th April 8pm until late. Hosted by DJ Dave Hanson. Tickets £5 each available from: the main reception at St David’s Hospice or telephone (01492) 873664.

•   A Dragon Boat Festival is a unique event to be held at The Marine Lake, Rhyl in aid of St David’s Hospice. We hope you will join in the fun by entering a team on Sunday 12th May. This fantastic day will see teams of 12 to 20 people racing 40 foot long Hong Kong Dragon Boats down Marine Lake in Rhyl to be crowned champions at the end of the day. Professionally run by Dragon Boat Events, it is your chance to compete in one of Britain’s most unique water sport activities, where the emphasis throughout the day is on challenge, team building, fundraising and of course…FUN! Everything is supplied on the day. For more info call Pam on 01492 873664.

•   Will you take the plunge at Penrhyn Quarry, Bethesda for St David’s Hospice? The Zip wire challenge takes place at the new Zip World Snowdonia on Sunday 18th May. You will be strapped into a safety harness and leapt 700ft above the mountain lake at 75mph and fly down 1750m, the longest Zip Wire in Europe!  For an information pack call 01492 873664.


•   St David's Hospice cares for adults living with cancer and other terminal illnesses. It serves the population of North West Wales and aims to provide a safe haven for patients and their families. www.stdavidshospice.org.uk 01492 879058

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