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Hockridge rallies to aid Hospice

Citroen C2R2cup front runner Andrew Hockridge will raise money for the local Hospice in the week leading up to the forthcoming Rally Isle of Man, when he joins forces with one of his biggest customers from Douglas by offering rally rides to lucky prize winners.

Andrew, along with his father Gareth, will be making available both themselves and their cars to take six lucky prize winners for a high speed passenger ride around the pre event shakedown stage on Wednesday 16th July. People wishing to enter can do so by purchasing a ticket from hospice reception or from Agrimark Ltd. Anyone entering will be contacted by telephone on Tuesday evening and must be available on Wednesday evening to take this opportunity of a lifetime. This offer is only open to people over the age of 16.

Andrew: Earlier this year I contested the RBS Manx International Rally, as a test for this weekend. Whilst I was on the island I got talking to Billy Kewley from Agrimark, whom I do business with. Billy does a great deal for the local Hospice and was telling me that it costs over three million pounds a year to run the hospice, most of which is raised through donations. This then gave us the idea to do our little bit and try and put something back into the local community.

Welshman Andrew, who currently lies third in the C2R2cup in his Gino’s Pizza Cheese and GRH Foods backed pocket rocket, is joined by current championship leader Rich Mills who will call the notes for him this weekend. Andrew, in his first year in the championship, scored a dominant victory on the opening event, the Pirelli International Rally. He then suffered a minor blow when a dislodged cattle grid punctured his fuel tank in the opening stage of the Jim Clark International Rally. The Geoff Jones Motorsport prepared C2 was able to return on the second day to set a string of top 3 stage times and pick up more useful points.

Joining his son on this years rally is Gareth Hockridge. Gareth will be contesting the Trophy Rally, which follows behind the main event, in a Geoff Jones Motorsport run Subaru Impreza N10 and whilst it will be the first time he has contested the rally, Gareth is eagerly looking forward to the challenge. I was over here in May looking after Andrew and just loved everything about the island. So I decided that I deserved a bit of a treat myself. We might be competing in different rallies but I’ll still be comparing our times, so hope the youngster doesn’t beat me by too much!

For information on where to purchase your tickets please phone either the Hospice (01624 647400) or Agrimark Ltd. (01624 623121)

For more on the Hospice please visit www.hospice.org.im
For more on Andrew please visit www.andrew-hockridge.co.uk
For more on the British Championship please visit www.rallybrc.co.uk

           

Hospice Isle of Man welcomes Royal Guest

Hospice Isle of Man received a royal visit on Monday,
July 7th from HRH Princess Anne to perform the official opening of the £8.6million purpose built building completed in the autumn of last year.

The Princess met patients, staff, volunteers, Governors
and invited guest dignitaries in the state-of-the-art building which opened its doors to patients in November 2007.

The Isle of Man Police federation have very kindly commissioned a charity tie pin. It is being offered for a donation at Main Police stations. The proceeds are going to Rebecca House

A BIG WELL DONE to our five London Marathon Runners, they all ran through the sun and the rain to complete the course. The results are:

Paul Renshaw – 4 hrs - 00 mins -39 secs

James Moffett – 4 hrs - 25 mins -43 secs

Edith Cain – 4 hrs - 49 mins – 14 secs

Dave and Jean Gannon – 6 hrs – 22 mins – 20 secs

Wound Formulary Launched at Hospice Isle of Man

The first Wound Formulary for the Isle of Man was launched at Hospice Isle of Man on
December 12th, 2007. The formulary has been produced by Pam Fulton (Tissues Viability Nurse), Margaret Swindlehurst (Practice Facilitator for District Nursing), Caroline Swayne (District Nurse), Julie Maddrell (Podiatrist), and Diane Corrin (In-patient Services Manager for Hospice Isle of Man). The event
was successful with over 110 people attending.
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Lymphoedema Awareness Day Success

The Lymphoedema Awareness Day held at Hospice Isle of Man on December 6th, 2007 generated a huge amount of interest in the topic. Over 100 people attended the event, which combined practical demonstrations along with lectures and one to one sessions. Elaine Spaine, Lymphoedema Clinical Nurse Specialist, said "We are delighted at the turn out and at the interest shown. All of the hard work has definitely been worth it."
The Lymphoedema team can be contacted at Hospice Isle of Man by telephone (01624 647470) or via email lymph@hospice.org.im

People's Garden Opened

The garden at Hospice Isle of Man was officially opened by Diarmuid Gavin on 11th January in the presence of HE and Lady Haddacks. Diarmuid has designed the garden to reflect the landscape and feel of the Island. In the Spring and Summer months the gardens will blossom into a myriad of colours. The principal benefactor of the garden has requested that it be known as the People's Garden to commemorate the fundraising efforts and support given to the Hospice by the people of the Isle of Man.  

We've Moved

The Hospice relocated to its new purpose-built premises on November 8th 2007. One of the patients commented "I was a little bit worried about coming to the new building as I thought it might be a bit like a hospital, but it isn't. It's lovely, and warm, and homely. A really beautiful place to be." We couldn't have put it better ourselves. For further updates on 'Hospice Life' visit our website regularly  

Hospice Isle of Man Opens Its Doors

Hospice Isle of Man opened it's doors to the Manx community, Open days were held between October 12th and 19th and we had a fantastic response with over 3,000 people visiting the new premises.

President, Nadene Crowther, MBE, says "This is an extremely important and exciting time in our development, and we would be delighted to see as many members of the public as possible. Without them none of this would have been possible."
We hope you all enjoyed the Tours of your New Hospice, and Thank you all for your positive comments, feedback and donations.

Any Clubs, Groups or Societies who wish to arrange an organized Tour of the New Hospice for your 2008 calendar, please contact
Tina Lawton on 647431 to arrange to suitable date and time.