Island Life Magazine Ltd December 2012/January 2013 | Page 42

ISLAND LIFE

HOSPICE
NEWS
What a busy few months for the
Hospice Fundraising Office!
The Earl Mountbatten

by the Wight Hot Pipes, a

Hospice Fundraising Office

wondrous weekend at the

have been really busy (as

Sweetcorn Fayre, a suave

always) in the lead up to

Charity Premiere of the latest

the festive season. With

James Bond film ‘Skyfall’, and

the support of numerous

we decked the halls early at

solicitors around the Island

the Barton Manor Christmas

the Make a Will Month

Fayre! Thank you to

Scheme raised over £15,000

everyone who has supported

during the month of October.

the hospice throughout 2012,

There was also the 2nd ever

Merry Christmas everyone!

Medina Tattoo concert hosted

New charity shop to
open in East Cowes
Earl Mountbatten Hospice is to open a charity shop in the East
Cowes area in December to add to its eight successful retail
outlets across the Island.
Recruit volunteers are required to work alongside the Shop
Manager as shop assistants and/or donation sorters to support
the new venture.
Retail experience is not necessary as training for both roles
will take place at the Donation and Distribution Centre on the
Riverway Estate, Newport. Anyone interested contact Kath
Bright, Retail Team Leader on 01983 244230.

John Cheverton
Centre now open
Earl Mountbatten Hospice
John Cheverton Centre
opened in September and
is a new development for
the Hospice and the Isle of
Wight. It provides a range of
services in a much improved
environment and combines
information, education, social
and therapeutic activity for

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those suffering from any
life-limiting illness. Named
after John Cheverton, whose
estate generously provided
a substantial donation, the
Centre also received private
legacies and grant funding
from the Department of
Health.