“Being diagnosed with a serious illness can be afrightening and disorientating time. No two patientsare the same and at the Mary Ann Evans Hospicewe work hard to ensure that we provide the supporteach and every individual and those closest tothem need. Thatʼs probably why the Hospice issuch a happy and positive place for everyone here.

For me, as a Consultant in Palliative Medicine,working at the Mary Ann Evans, has given me theopportunity to be part of a fantastic team of staffand volunteers. Every day, I am privileged to learnabout patients and their experiences and, as partof the multidisciplinary team, to provide the comfortand dignity we all deserve in our lives.

I am excited about recent work at the Hospice todevelop the clinical areas, to help us provideimproved facilities to care. I now hold a weekly out-patients session at the Hospice. Patients arereferred by Hospital Consultants, GPs, MacmillanNurses and the Day Hospice Team. I also seepatients in the George Eliot Hospital NHS Trustand in their own homes or care homes.

Although looking after physical symptoms is part ofmy role in the Day Hospice there is much more thatcan be done to help. Healing is often less abouthealing of the body but healing of the spirit.

The hope is not for cure, but for quality of life,making the hours and days count in every way.

The Mary Ann Evans Day Hospice provides thesupport to allow patients to reflect upon and affirmlife through love and companionship, being withfriends in a home from home environment. Forcarers and families, visiting the Day Hospice isoften the respite they need to keep providing theongoing care at home; confident that the personthey love is in very safe hands for the time they areat the Mary Ann Evans Hospice.”

‘Making a Difference’

MARY ANN EVANS HOSPICE

“What do we live for, if it is not to make life less difficult for each other?”George Eliot (Mary Ann Evans) 1810-1880

Autumn/Winter 2010

Hospice Care024 7686 5440

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024 7686 5450

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Dr. Julia Grant, Consultant in Palliative Medicine

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Making a Difference continued

Message from Liz - Together We Care!

“The Mary Ann Evans Hospice is more than just a building; itʼs a place which extends beyond thewalls into patientsʼ homes through the Hospice at Home Team with a philosophy of careencompassed by everyone connected to the organisation. Hospice at Home is an essential part ofthe care provided by the Hospice giving the support to families and patients when they really needit; allowing the patient to stay at home because that is something which is important to many peoplewhen they are ill.

None of this is possible without the support provided by our army of volunteers and the generousdonations from you, our supporters.

We want to keep making a difference. Thank you for helping!”

Dr. Julia Grant, Consultant in Palliative Medicine

“Warwickshire as a county has threeindependent Hospices: If you live in NorthWarwickshire your local hospice services, DayHospice & Hospice at Home are provided by theMary Ann Evans Hospice. ShakespeareHospice provides Day Hospice and Hospice atHome in the Stratford area. Myton Hospicesbased in Warwick, Rugby and Coventry provideDay Hospice care in Rugby, Coventry andWarwick, in addition to inpatient care in Coventryand Warwick Hospices.

We also work closely with organisations thatprovide in-patient care outside the countyincluding LOROS Hospice in Leicestershire,Marie Curie in Solihull and St Giles Hospice in Staffordshire.” says Liz Hancock.

If you would like to know more about Hospice care please contact me on024 7686 5466.

Chief Executive—Liz Hancock

“I am delighted, and indeed honoured, to havebeen appointed as the next Chairman of theBoard of Directors of the Mary Ann EvansHospice.

Following in the footsteps of Canon EdwardPogmore who has been the HospiceChairman for 15 years will be a very significantchallenge, but a challenge nevertheless that Iam very much looking forward to.

I have worked within healthcare in NorthWarwickshire for almost 30 years and recentlyretired as the Chief Operating Officer at the George Eliot Hospital. I hope to be able to bringsome of that experience to the benefit of the Mary Ann Evans Hospice.

2011 is the 20th Anniversary of the Hospice and during that time the services delivered forthe benefit of the local population have developed tremendously.

We welcome your support again in what will be a very special year for LOCAL Hospice care.

The Hospice has the most wonderfully dedicated staff and volunteers and I look forward toworking with them and the other Board members over the next few years to develop serviceseven further.

Together and with the support of the people of North Warwickshire we will provide a Hospiceservice unrivalled in the country.”

Duncan PhimisterChairman of the Board Directors

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Welcome to the new Chairman - Duncan Phimister

“On behalf of everyone I would like to thank Edward for his support, inspiration and passionduring his time as Chair of the Hospice Board of Directors. I look forward to continuing towork with him as a Director on the Board and to building a strong working relationship withour new Chair, Duncan Phimister.”Liz Hancock—Chief Executive.

Liz and Edward welcome Duncan

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Remember aLoved one thisChristmasLights of Love 2010You are invited to sponsor a light onour Christmas Tree in memory of aloved one or as a Christmas gift forsomeone special.

The name of your loved one will berecorded in our Lights of Love Book.You can also choose whether youwould like to receive a Lights ofLove card bearing your loved one’sname.

The Lights of Love Service is to beheld on Sunday 5th December at theHospice - 4pm prompt.Telephone 024 7686 5439 / 5450Email: jacqueline.leake@geh.nhs.uk

Registered charity No: 1014800

Lights of Love merchandise available

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Congratulations to Janet & John, Neil & Nathen

The Mary Ann Evans Hospice is offering people the chance tofollow in the footsteps of the stars of Strictly Come Dancing bytaking part in the sensational new ʻStrictly Learn to Danceʼprogramme. This exciting new fundraising initiative gets underway in Nuneaton in January and will give 10 men and 10women the chance to show what they can do on the dancefloor, meet new people and raise much-needed funds for theMary Ann Evans Hospice.

The 12-week free course is being led by expert instructors from theNuneaton Dance Centre and will culminate in a spectacular showcase performance forfamily and friends in April.

Strictly Learn to Dance is open to all ages and preferably non-dancers, you can enter eitheras couples or individuals. Lessons will take place on Sundays at Nuneaton Dance Centre.

Each participant is asked to raise at least £100 sponsorship and sell 10 tickets for theʻgrand finaleʼ for the Mary Ann Evans Hospice . Tickets will be available for the show whichwill takes place at the end of the programme.

To find out more please call Jacqueline on 024 7686 5439or email maehenquiries@geh.nhs.uk

SSttrriiccttllyy Learn to Dancefor the MMaarryy AAnnnn EEvvaannss HHoossppiiccee

A dedicated duo have taken an extreme physical challenge in theirstride raising almost £3,000.00 forcharity. Runners Nathen Jump andNeil Lowe successfully completedfour marathons in just four days running 104.4 miles from the shoresof Skegness finishing at NuneatonRegister Office where FundraisingManager Janet Griffin was tying theknot to John Kavanagh.

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“I don’t live with a terminal illness,it lives with me”

Birmingham University Graphic Art Student Hannah Liggins first ʻdiscoveredʼ the Hospicewhen her Nan was a patient.

“My Nan Iris was a patient about 10 years ago, she really loved the creative work in theActivity Room.

As part of my 2nd year course work I needed to create an alternative exhibition that hadthe scope to be put into production. I spent many sessions both observing and workingwith different patients during Art Therapy. I spent time in particular with MND patient Suewho had previously been my Lecturer at North Warwickshire & Hinckley College. Themore time I spent working with the patients the more inspired I became. Sueʼs illnessmeans she has limited mobility, but she was so involved with the final outcome. Thebooklet which I produced demonstrates a lighter and very positive aspect of the Hospice,where patients can find relief and happiness through art.”

Our congratulations to Hannah on gaining a ʻFirstʼ with her project and thank you to Suefor working with Hannah.

Hannah and Sue

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CHARITY OF THE YEAR

Sainsburyʼs valued support during the year hasraised the Hospice nearly £4,000.

One of the ways Sainsburyʼs Store Nuneaton hasraised funds was a Trolley Dash Raffle. The 2minute whirlwind shopping spree was won byColin & Margaret Underwood.

Colin was assisted in the Trolley Dash by Donna a staff member at Sainburys.

We are very pleased to announce that Sainsburyʼs customers have once again voted theMary Ann Evans Hospice as their Charity of the Year 2010/2011.

Staff at Morrisons store in Hinckleyare also supporting the Mary AnnEvans Hospice through Help theHospices Charity of the Year Partnership.

Staff declared their support by ʻgoing yellowʼ and are undertaking various other ʻFUNʼdraising events during theyear.

Debbie Cull – Personnel Manager said “Weʼre thrilled at theamount that has been raised so far through the generosity of our customers and colleagues andwe are looking forward to raising a lot more money for a local cause.

Holland & BarrettHolland & Barrett, a national health food company which has its headquarters in Nuneatonorganised a Golf Day & Summer Ball at the Forest of Arden Golf Club. A staggering £18,000has been raised for the Mary Ann Evans Hospice. Teams of staff and suppliers took part andwere joined by celebrities Gethin Jones and Heather Mills, who both have connections withHolland & Barrett.

Holland & Barrettʼs Chief Executive Peter Aldis said “The day was a huge success. It's fantasticfor us to bring the entire industry together for such a worthy cause”.

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AUSTREY Marie delivers newsletters tokeep the locals residents updated

WARTON Mr & Mrs Liddell save theirpennies in their Hospice loose changebox and have raised £69

POLESWORTH The Reading Familyvolunteer in the Hospice and atfundraising events

DORDON As grateful thanks for hiswifeʼs care John makes a regulardonation to the ʻFriends for the Futureʼappeal

ATHERSTONE Atherstone Chamber ofCommerce donated £100 as one of theirchosen charities

MANCETTER Brockwells have a collecting tin and have raised £89.32 during the year

RIDGE LANEThe White Hart have an annual Clay Pigeon Shoot. The Kathryn Cup raised £610 in 2010

WOLVEY The Angling Club raised a welcome £371 – what a catch!

BULKINGTON The Bulkington Silver Band arrived in full force to entertain our guests at Picnic Proms, the sun shone at last!

GRENDON Jan and Audrey volunteertheir time at the Atherstone HospiceShop

HURLEY Volunteer Sue gives her timetoo

BAXTERLEY The Rose Inn havedonated raffle prizes and supported theʻBeason Familyʼ Charity Nights

HARTSHILL Marie & Danny and all thecustomers at the Royal Oak are greatfundraisers and good Ambassadors

WEDDINGTON Rachel at the Anker Innraised £334 at a ladies pamper evening

WHITESTONE A local centenariancelebrated her 100th birthday bydonating £100

STOCKINGFORD The locals who attendStockingford Community Centre hadbook sales and craft stalls and haveraised £291 this year

ARBURY Inner Wheel Club Ladies havedonated £525 from their fundraising

ANSLEY The Golf Day at Oakridge GolfClub organised by the RopewalkShopping Centre raised a fantastic£2,960

NUNEATON Fundraising volunteerJenny Parsons supported the Go YellowTea @ 3 event and raised £609 Darren at the Fleur De Leys held aCharity Day & raised £1,230

BEDWORTH Jewsons store havedonated materials to enhance theHospice Garden. They have adopted theHospice through a Help the Hospicespartnership

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PACKINGTON Our Spring Walk aroundColeshill and through the delightfulPackington Park was a lovely day. Thankyou to all the walkers who raised £3,751in sponsorship

WATER ORTON Will Bourne was one ofthe team of 11 running the LondonMarathon for The Mary Ann EvansHospice. Will ran in memory of his fatherand raised the fantastic sum of £7,186

COLESHILL Coleshill Young Farmersonce again entered a team into ʻItʼs aKnockoutʼ and raised £500

FILLONGLEY Loyal volunteers Noraand Sylvia continue to support theHospice in various ways

EXHALL Rosie Jarvie & her friend Jo ran the GreatSouth Run in memory of Rosieʼs Mum Stella Styneswho was a stalwart supporter of the Exhall SupportGroup. Rosie & Jo raised £2,343 in Mumʼs memory.

OUR AREA

NORTHWARWICKSHIRE

NUNEATON &BEDWORTH

MARY ANN EVANSHOSPICE

Local Fundraisinghot spotsA huge THANK YOU goes to everyone whohas supported the Hospice in any way.Unfortunately weʼre not able to include all of oursupporters on this page.

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CHRISTMAS

Christmas Tree ʻCuddliesʼ

£1 eachBoxes of 24

ʻChristmas MarketʼSaturday 13th

November1 - 4 pm

St Thomas More SchoolGreenmoor Road

Nuneaton

Lots of stalls & Santa too!!!

NOW AVAILABLE — our 2010 collection includes 6attractive designs, in packs of 10 @ £3 / £4 per pack.The cards are available at the Hospice or the Hospiceshops. The greeting inside reads ̒ with all good wishes forChristmas & the New Yearʼ.

Thank you to our sponsorsMichael Kiernan Cars • M I Taxis

Ropewalk Shopping Centre • Ian Neale

CHRISTMAS CARDS

For details please ring

024 7686 5439

Candlelight Concert

Friday 10th DecemberTithe Barn,

Sutton Cheney

Tickets £20to include a 3 course

dinnerwith a variety ofentertainment

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Santaʼs Mile2010

Instead of sending Christmas cards to colleagues atwork why not support the Hospiceʼs Cash not CardsAppeal. For those organisations who pledge theirsupport you will receive a Cash not Cards envelopeto collect the donations and a poster for everyone toexchange their Christmas message.

Cash not Cards!

For details please ring

024 7686 5439

Register Now!

A 1 mile sponsored walk, stroll, run, toddle,hop, skip or jump

Get sponsored & receive a Santa suit & medal.Pingles Running Track (Nuneaton)

Sunday 12th DecemberRegistration 10.00amWarm up 11.00am

Entry Fee £5.00 (for 16’s & over)

WANTED IN 2011 — 20 Sky Divers—20 Trekkers—Runners & lots of Walkers APRIL 9 Sponsored Tandem Skydive at Langar Airfield - Nottingham

APRIL 17 Anniversary Sunflower Walk 3/6/8/21 mile circular routes around Nuneaton starting at Sandon Park, Weddington

APRIL 17 London Marathon - 26 miles

MAY 8 Itʼs a Knockout - maximum 20 teams

JULY 20 - Aug 8 Nuneaton to Lands End (20 day sponsored walk)

OCT 20-25 Sahara Challenge

Save the Date….JAN 16 Service of Celebration, Holy Trinity Church, Attleborough

JULY 8 20th Anniversary Ball at Civic Hall Bedworth Tickets £40

JULY 8/9 Merry Midwives Entertain, Abbey Theatre, Nuneaton

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As President of the Mary AnnEvans Hospice, I am exceptionallyproud to be part of such anincredible success story. I cannotlose sight of the fact that withoutthe support of so many committedindividuals during the last 20 yearswe would not have been able tomake such a difference to the livesof so many people. On theirbehalf, I offer a most heartfeltthanks. As we face our nextdecade we are aware of newchallenges that lie ahead and justlike 20 years ago we are laying thefoundations for future care.

Your support in whatever way willguarantee local Hospice care.

Thank you.Bill Olner

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20th Anniversaryfor the Mary Ann Evans Hospice”“I’m doing it...

Run Walk Jump Trek

For details ring!024 7686 5450

“Your memories”As we near our 20th Anniversary in 2011 we'repreparing a souvenir newsletter and displaycelebrating 20 years of local Hospice Care.

We would like you to be a part of that. Do you haveany stories, photographs or memories you would liketo share with us?

If you have, please contact Janet Kavanagh atjanet.kavanagh@geh.nhs.uk or call 024 7685 5450

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“You make every day count

What a ʻKnockoutʼ way to raise moneyThe Crazy Horses team won the morningsession of Itʼs a Knockout 2010 and raised afantastic £1,171

Caring customers and staff at The Fleur deLeys raised £1,200 at their 12 hour Fun Day.Licensee Darren Witten was delighted withthe amount raised, which is in recognition ofthe care his Mum Sylvia is receiving at theMary Ann Evans Day Hospice.

As part of their 'Conservation Badge' the Cubsfrom Chilvers Coton Pack visited the Hospice,where gardener Dave Evans explained aboutthe plants used in the rockery.

The White Hart Inn Licensee Joanne Draperand her mother Pat Church presented JanetKavanagh with a cheque for £610 following aClay Pigeon Shoot, in memory of Kathrynmuch missed daughter & sister.

John Holman celebrated his 90th Birthday withfamily & friends and donated £560 to theHospice which he received in lieu of birthdaypresents. Thank you.

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for our patients & those important to them”

Ladies Day at the Manor Hotel, MeridenMonday, 29th November 9.30 am – 4.30 pmFashion Workshop in association with John Lewis; ChristmasDemonstrations, Stalls & Raffle £26.00 to include 3 course lunchFor tickets ring Trudie at the Manor Hotel On 01676 526 526Supporting the Mary Ann Evans Hospice

The Merry Midwives have been entertaining audiences across Nuneaton & North Warwickshirefor over 24 years.

For the past four years Mary Ann Evans Hospice has benefitted by the Nuneaton SupportGroup working with the Merry Midwives to stage shows which have raised a total of £4,580.

Donʼt miss your opportunity to join in the fun of an evening of entertainment celebrating 20years since the Hospice opened and 25 years of the Merry Midwives which will be held on the8th & 9th July 2011. For more information about the show or details of how you could join theSupport Group please see the next newsletter or contact Jenny Oliver on 024 7638 7065.

Merry Midwives

Volunteerʼs time….can be just as valuable to the Hospice as financialdonations. The Hospice needs people to volunteer theirtime as well as giving money. Activities ranging fromhelping with street and bucket collections, stalls insupermarkets, selling Christmas Tree cuddlies to familyand friends and acting as marshals at fundraising events. Help us to really put the FUN in fundraising.Please ring Janet on 024 7686 5450

“I am really pleased to have chosen the Mary Ann EvansHospice as my Civic charity. The work that is done at theHospice and in the community is so important to people at a verydifficult time in their lives. I know the money that was raised inmy Mayoral year will be of great help carrying out their excellentwork.”Chris Bain - Mayor of Coleshill 2009/10

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Many charities have expressed concerns that anincrease in reports of clothing collection scams willreduce the communityʼs willingness to donate items tocharity. These are commercial collectors who collectand sell clothes as a business. There has also beenbogus charity collectors in the area.

Shirley Kent Nuneaton Shop Manager said, “As acharity we do not drop bags for filling, but we doappreciate donations of good quality items at any of our4 Hospice shops. We are reliant on the support of localpeople to ensure we raise sufficient funds to continueproviding local hospice care.”

Budding Fashion Designer Samantha Bradley was challenged aspart of her final Art & Design A Level exam to ʻthink outside the boxʼto create stylish clothes. Samantha found the perfect materials in theHospice shop in the form of curtains and sheets and set to workcreating her masterpieces which were then modelled for her by herfriends. What an example we could all follow. If you have a goodrecycling story, please let us know.

Thank you to all the volunteers who give their time.

If you are interested in volunteering at any of the Mary Ann EvansHospice shops please call 024 7615 3364 for details.

HOSPICE SHOPPING

Shirley Kent, Manager of theNuneaton Shop receives itemsfor sale in the shop fromcustomer Margaret.

Samantha & friends

AATTHHEERRSSTTOONNEE49 LONG STREET, CV9 1ADTel: 01827 715390

BBEEDDWWOORRTTHH2 KING STREET, CV12 8HYTel: 024 7649 4020

CCOOLLEESSHHIILLLL5/6 CHAMBERLAIN WALK, B46 3BZTel: 01675 465767

NNUUNNEEAATTOONN70a QUEENS ROAD, CV11 5JZTel: 024 7635 4854

OPEN MON-SAT 9am-4pm

Hospice Shops