NOVEMBER 2018

Thank you to everyone who got involved in Hospice Care Week last month and joined in with our ‘Go Yellow for Hospice Care’ day.

‘Go Yellow for Hospice Care’ We loved seeing how creative you all were with the theme, there were some great outfits and shop windows. We appreciate all the effort made to promote Hospice care.

Amy and Tracey in Fundraising were chosen as joint winners and shared a yellow themed chocolate hamper, made by Michelle of Michelle’s Flowers.

We love that both Tracey’s and Amy’s outfits were already in their wardrobe and they didn’t even have to buy them for the occasion.

Talking about the win, Tracey said; ‘If fundraisers aren’t really good at dressing up then there’s something wrong!”

Our Hemsworth shop scooped the prize for best dressed team, and Castleford were awarded best window display. Both shops won a chocolate and biscuit bundle to share amongst their team.

Take a look at some of the brilliant photos from the day.

Carly Parkes, Marketing and Communications Assistant

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Doncaster Shop Opening

World Kindness Day is an annual event that celebrates and promotes good deeds and acts of kindness.

The official day is planned for 13th November and there are things you could do that would benefit our patients by raising much needed funds:

• donate unwanted clothes or other items we could sell in our shops;• take home a collection box and fill it with your loose change; and• sign up to one of our events before the end of the year. Santa Dash is always good fun and Light up a Life is a lovely way to get your Christmas started. Other ideas of random acts of kindness include:

• eat lunch with someone new;• send a thank you email to a friend or colleague;• Pay someone a compliment; and• sign up to the organ donor register.

Take a look at kindnessuk.com for loads of other ideas on their website.

Jo Schofield, Head of Clinical

World Kindness Day

We had a fantastic day at the opening of our Doncaster shop, in The Colonnades.

We are very grateful that Civic Mayor Councillor Khan, came down to show his support and cut the ribbon to officially open the store.

We had a super busy first day, with over £1,500 of sales. Thank you to everyone who popped in for a browse and bought items.

Make sure you come and see us if you’re in the Doncaster area, we have some amazing items in store!

Amazon Smile Are you Christmas shopping on Amazon this year?

Why not shop and donate to the Hospice this Christmas on Amazon Smile.

Amazon Smile is a program that donates 0.5% of your eligible purchases on Amazon to the Hospice.

All you need to do is go to www.smile.amazon.co.uk and select The Prince of Wales Hospice as your chosen Charity.

For a limited time only until the 2nd November Amazon will donate 5% to your chosen charity so be quick!

Geronimo!

Angela Hutchinson, our Finance Manager would like to say a big thank you to everyone who sponsored her on her Skydive in September.

Everyone’s generosity raised an incredible £900.

Angela says it was the most scary, exhilarating, thing she’s ever done. Well done Angela!

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Wish you were here...St Ives, CornwallThis month’s ‘holiday of the month’ has been kindly sent in by Julie in our Finance department.

How long were you there? one week.

What was the purpose of the trip? Our dog’s annual holiday.

Top three activities you did:

1. Walking on the coast

2. Drinking

3. Relaxing

Reasons people should visit: Its a beautiful place and very scenic.

Hospice HR Forum

We were thrilled to host the Regional HR Forum meeting here at the Hospice on Wednesday 17 October, where we were joined by HR professionals from hospices across the Yorkshire and Humber region.

We received many complimentary comments about our Hospice ranging from the greeting people received to the hospitality and food they enjoyed.

Everyone was particularly impressed with our fantastic Incare ward and the brilliant rooms and facilities we are able to offer our patients and their visitors.

Lindsay Hamer, Head of HR

Neil Maslen, from Travel Counsellors is a new corporate supporter and is able to plan and advise on any trips or holidays you have planned.

A bonus for the Hospice is he will be making a donation to the Hospice when anyone books a holiday with him. Visit www.travelcounsellors.co.uk/neil.maslen for more information.

Love a homebaked treat? The recipe for this winter warmer has been kindly sent in by Jill.1 lb self raising flour1 lb oats (porridge oats)1/2 lb caster sugar 4 tea spoons of ground ginger 1 lb margarine or butter 2 lb syrup 2 eggs beaten into 3/4 - 1 pint of milk Put all the ingredients into a mixer and mix thoroughly. Grease and line an oblong tin and cook on electric at 150˚c for 50 minutes to 1 hour depending on the depth of the tray. Leave to coolServing suggestion - as it is! Cover with icing and lemon rindCover in custard and eat hot The parkin will go nice and sticky a couple of days after baking, yum!

Parkin recipe Poppy having fun on the beach!

Planning a trip away?

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£1,143,852of sales were made.

25th October 2018 marked 100 years since the Yorkshire Electric Power Company purchased an area of land from the Marquess of Crewe, adjacent to the River Aire for the purposes of building what was to be the UK’s largest electricity generating station using coal brought from the nearby colliery. So came to pass the beginning of what is the most prestigious and historically important site for the power industry anywhere in the country.

The entire Ferrybridge site has produced electricity continuously for 90 years, something not achieved anywhere else, and as far as records show has produced more power than any other location in the UK.

The beautiful red brick Grade II listed building that housed the original turbines of the “A” Station still stands proud, and continues to be an important site for the power industry to this day, housing one of the finest heavy engineering workshops in the country, a Training Academy that continues to educate and develop young talent through apprenticeship, technician and graduate programmes, and adult learning, and many of the staff that give life to the power that we all take for granted.

Jo Lister was approached by Andy Alden and Richard Hirst of Ferrybridge power station, to create a mural for the centenary which depicted 100 years of power in the community. Jo told us she was very lucky that Yan Lawrence, a local photographer and historian was able to supply lots of photos to give her inspiration.

The wall is approximately 13m x 4m and Jo was asked to include key parts in the mural such as a train, the old style turbines, the pit head at Kellingley, the barges and Tom Puddings, the cranes unloading the coal and a bird to represent Fairburn Ings as well as

the towers and a rugby player.

Speaking about the Centenary, Jo said; “I am so fortunate to have been given this opportunity to be able to do something for the local community. The Hospice were fantastic at giving me the time to be able to go and do the painting, as they recognise how important our local community are. I am proud to have been part of this celebration and to have been able to contribute in a small way.”

They have had two events, a corporate event on the actual Centenary on 25th October and the community event on the 27th October. The events were free but you had to get a ticket as places were limited.

They had a brass band, a performance by Featherstone male voice choir, as well as workshop tours and plenty of food and drink.

I’m sure everyone will agree the mural looks fantastic, a huge well done to Jo for creating it.

Ferrybridge 100 years Centenary Celebration

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Wellbeing choir

We had a special visit from Badsworth Primary School at our Badsworth Outreach group. The children came to share their harvest message, explaining the process that corn goes through before it lands on our plates. Each child also had something to read and pictures to hold up, which illustrated the points they were making.

After the presentations, the children spent time chatting to the patients and the whole room was buzzing with the energy that the youngsters brought to the morning.

The patients always enjoy

visits from the school children and it’s so rewarding to see the two groups, so far apart in age, engaging so well together. There’s a tangible change in the patients mood which last well beyond the time when they return home and go back to their routines.

The children clearly enjoyed themselves and when they return to school their talk is all about the people they have met and chatted with. It is quite remarkable that both groups benefit so much.

Stephen Hotchen, Hospice Chaplain

Badsworth Primary share their harvest message

The Wellbeing choir had its first meeting this month and we had an enjoyable time in the Haven.

We talked briefly about how things might work, then sang together, which encouraged those who had reservations about their ability to join in.

The choir is open to all Hospice staff and volunteers and the hope is that we’ll be able to sing something at a Hospice event.

We plan on meeting fortnightly and may have meetings at various times to accommodate shifts and work patterns, so if you’re interested, get in touch with Fr Stephen on shotchen@pwh.org.uk

We are a breastfeeding friendly organisation I’m pleased to let you know that The Prince of Wales Hospice is now officially recognised as a breastfeeding friendly organisation.

We know that breastfeeding is good for mums, babies and the environment, however many mums can feel nervous about breastfeeding whilst out and about.

By signing up to the breastfeeding friendly scheme we show that we welcome and support breastfeeding at the Hospice and in our shops.

Breastfeeding friendly stickers will be displayed in the entrance to the Hospice and we have introduced a new Breastfeeding At Work Policy.

Lindsay Hamer, Head of HR

Toys needed! Are you having a clear out before Christmas? We are particularly short of toys. Please consider donating your items to any of our eleven shops this Christmas.To find your nearest shop visit pwh.org.uk/shops

Ghostbusters!

Carol Flatters, our Head Receptionist and her husband Dave, are members of the UK and Yorkshire Ghostbusters Cosplay group. They held a tombola in aid of the Hospice

at Sheffield Comicon in September.

They raised an amazing £258.91, for which Carol has had match funded from her pension provider.

L-R Carol, Dave, Amanda Grimstone, John Grimstone and Chad Bloomfield.

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Our annual staff and volunteers awards evening will take place on Wednesday 30 January 2019. You will be receiving your invites for this shortly.

As always, we will be recognising the long service of our colleagues who have worked for and supported the Hospice over a long period of time. Also, like last year there will be a number of other awards which we are inviting you to vote for.

Voting will open on Monday 12 November and will close on Friday 7 December. You are able to vote for the following awards:

• Team of the year• Employee of the year• Volunteer of the year• Someone who has gone ‘above and beyond’• ‘Shop of the Year’

To vote:• Nomination forms and the voting box can be found in the staff dining room.

• Nomination forms have also been sent out to each shop with an envelope to return all votes in.

• Please complete a nomination form for each of the awards and post it into the voting box or envelope if you work in a shop.

• All votes must indicate who has made the nomination and you cannot nominate yourself.

• Remember, voting closes on 7 December.

Please get involved!

Lindsay Hamer, Head of HR

Could you spare a few hours to help support the Hospice at one of our upcoming events?

We are looking for volunteers to help at the following:

Light up a LifeWe are looking for volunteers to read at our Light up a Life services this December. The services will be held as follows:

• Sunday 9th December, 3pm – St Luke’s Church, Sharlston.• Tuesday 11th December, 7pm – St Mary’s Church, Badsworth• Wednesday 12th December, 7pm – Holy Cross Church, Airedale

The services last for approximately one hour, and readings will be allocated beforehand to give the reader chance to practice. There are five readings per service, so the more volunteers the better! If you are interested, or would like sight of the readings first, contact Anne Giblin, Supporter Care Officer, agiblin@pwh.org.uk.

Santa Dash and Christmas Fair, Sunday 2nd December.

If you would like to volunteer at our Santa Dash or Christmas Fair please email events@pwh.org.uk or call 01977 708868.

Volunteers needed

Staff and Volunteers Awards Evening

Flu vaccines This year for the first time, Hospice staff are eligible to get a free flu vaccination.We have been in touch with Tesco Pharmacy who have offered to come along to the Hospice to vaccinate staff. They will be here;

Wednesday 7 November12:30 – 16:30

There is a list by the signing in book and another in the Safe Haven office on Incare, if you wish to receive a flu vaccination can you please add your name. We will have to advise the pharmacist how many vaccines we will require in

advance so it is important that you put your name on the list.

If you are unavailable on this day you can go to your GP or a community pharmacy with proof that you work at the Hospice. It might be that none clinical staff and volunteers are asked to pay. If this is the case ask for a receipt and you’ll be reimbursed.

Jo Schofield, Head of Clinical Services

Make a will week Last year, one quarter of our care was funded from gifts in wills.

Leaving a gift to the Hospice in your will is a fantastic way to support us, which doesn’t cost you a penny now. Even 1% would make a remarkable difference.

19th - 23rd November is make a will week, thanks to the support of local solicitors and

will writers, you can have a will expertly written or updated in exchange for a donation to the Hospice.

For a list of participating solicitors please visit www.pwh.org.uk/will or pick up a leaflet from fundraising.

Please share this information with patients and families you think might benefit.

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Getting to know youThis month we caught up with Assistant Head of Retail, Chris Ward

Question: What do you enjoy the most about working at the Hospice?

Answer: Working with Sister Benson ( As per Sister Benson).

Question: Describe yourself in three words.

Answer: Happy, friendly, hilarious (As per Dr Ragsdell).

Question: Do you have any pets?

Answer: No pets.

Question: What is your favourite song?

Answer: Usher - Confessions part 2.

Question: If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?

Answer: South Africa for the next British and Irish Lions tour.

Question: Tell us something not many people know about you.

Answer: I used to live next door to Nicolas Cage.

Getting to know youThis month we caught up with Doctor Joe Firmin.

Sandra Cheseldine Trustee

Marion PhilpRegistered Nurse

Amanda SamuelsRegistered Nurse

Mike Izon Trustee

Starters

LeaversJade Simons Health Care Assistant

Nicola SpellmanCatering Assistant

Staff & volunteer Christmas lunch menuMain course Butterfly turkey crown & cranberry sauce, served with mash & roast potatoes, glazed julienne carrots,buttered brussel sprouts with crispy bacon, pigs in blankets

Vegetarian optionNut roast with all the trimmings

DessertChristmas pudding & brandy sauce orHomemade white chocolate cheescake with rasberry coulis

Price £7.50

Sittings Tuesday 18th December 12.30pm & 2pm

Wednesday 19th December 12.30pm & 2pm

Book on reception frommid November. Places are limited to 22 per sitting.

Don’t forget to make sure everyone in your team gets a chance to read PoW WoW.

And be sure to let us know your ideas for articles - or you could even write one! Send any ideas or articles by email to cparkes@pwh.org.uk or internal post for the attention of Carly Parkes.

The deadline for the December issue is Friday 23rd November.