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Saturday 20th August Fun Charity day at
Kilbryde Hospice Update E d i t i o n
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Playsport •
Saturday
Collecting can heroes
10th September Gala Dinner
•
in celebration
It’s amazing the
which all contributes
know a business that
of Tony
impact a small
to supporting the
would be willing to sup-
McGuinness
collecting can
build and improved
port Kilbryde Hospice in
Sunday 11th
makes! Karen and
services of our new
this way please let us
September
Robert Russell have
Hospice.
know.
St Brides Church Fete
run The Food Stop
We are also looking for
Van in Nerston
volunteers to help
Industrial Estate for
distribute and collect
several years. Over
our collection cans
the last four years
around many areas of
their customers
Lanarkshire. This
have very kindly donated more than Inside this issue: Fundraiser
2
£1,000 of their change into the Kilbryde
Hospice
collecting cans—
excited by
activity needs only a Collecting cans play
few hours per month so
an important part in
please get in touch if
our fundraising
you think you can help.
activities. If you
These cans really do make a big difference!
new post Football
3
tournament Playsport
3
Charity Fun Day 70 Hours in 4 the saddle Contact us
4
Ploink! Every penny counts The web-generation
can start saving there
Once the piggy bank
are catered for too.
and then. You can put
has at least 99p in it
Small change can now
in as little or as much
you're able to donate
be used to raise funds
as you like – just like
the money to your
for Kilbryde Hospice
dropping your spare
charity. You can do
thanks to Ploink! The
change into a piggy
this using a credit or
digital piggy bank.
bank.
debit card on a secure
Once you register with the Kilbryde Hospice site at http:// ploink.co.uk/charity/ kilbryde-hospice you
payment page. Every penny makes a difference to Kilbryde Hospice – so please start ploinking now!
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Fundraiser excited by new post On Monday 11 July Stuart Glen, former Director of Fundraising with OneKind, took up the position of Fundraising Manager with Kilbryde Hospice.
Committee. Stuart said "These are exciting times for Kilbryde Hospice. The new Kilbryde Hospice is fast becoming a reality with building works due to begin
I realise
now, more than ever before, that the vital services
Membership Development Manager and Membership and Marketing Manager with
K i l b r y d e
offered by
the staff and volunteers of
Kilbryde
Hospice need to be housed in their own
build of our new hospice.”
aspects of fundraising for Kilbryde Hospice and its ongoing running costs. In the coming months Kilbryde Hospice will introduce a variety of ways that will make it much easier for our supporters to donate to the hospice. Stuart is keen to hear
I am looking forward
from local businesses
to playing my part in
who wish to support
making this happen."
the hospice and you if
Donna Hegarty,
A well-respected
Business Develop-
fundraiser, he is Chair
ment Manager,
of the Institute of
added, “We are
Fundraising (Scotland)
delighted to have
Professional Develop-
Stuart join our team.
ment Committee and a
We look forward to
member of the Institute
introducing more
of Fundraising
ways for local
(Scotland) Executive
residents and
U p d at e
closer to starting the
purpose-built facility.
Scottish Wildlife Trust.
H o s p ic e
activities as we move
ble for developing all
Centre
previously worked as
ing and fundraising
the year."
Day Hospice Drop-In
in fundraising, having
increase our volunteer-
Stuart will be responsi-
already visited the
a wealth of experience
involved as we
around the turn of
He added "Having
Stuart brings with him
businesses to get
you’re interested in fundraising for Kilbryde Hospice. As Stuart says, "Whether it’s a home-baking sale or a John O’Groats to Land’s End Cycle Ride, I’m here to help you raise money for Kilbryde Hospice."
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Football Tournament benefits Kilbryde Hospice EKYM’s 75th anniversary celebrations led to the resurrection of their Annual Football Tournament which took place on the 7, 10 and 14 August, and all proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Kilbryde Hospice. Eight local teams took part Centre AFC, Duncanrig AFC, East Kilbride FC, Dynamo East Kilbride, East Kilbride United, EK Rolls Royce AFC, as well the hosts EKYM
Tournament winners EKYM in action
Staff and volunteers from
A huge thank you to
Kilbryde Hospice were
Allan Cunningham and
present for all three days
Graeme Robertson from
and would like to thank all
EKYM who organised the
The final saw hosts EKYM
spectators, players and
tournament and selected
Caledonian Team defeat EK
referees that donated to
Kilbryde Hospice as the
Rolls Royce AFC 6-2 in a
the hospice.
chosen charity to benefit.
Caledonian Team and EKYM Scottish Amateur Football League Team.
thrilling match.
Playsport charity fun day Saturday 20th August sees
rides, BMX and skateboard
events run through until
Playsport in East Kilbride
displays, face painting, car
4:30PM and we hope that
host a charity fun day in aid
washing, beat the goalie
the weather will be kind on
of Kilbryde Hospice and Help
and many more. There will
the day to attract a good
for Heroes.
also be pony rides avail-
turnout. Come along and
able—an activity that is
join in the fun!
The event is free, although there will be some charges
sure to prove popular!
levied for some of the
The
attractions, most of which will
event
be split between ourselves
kicks
and Help for Heroes.
off
Activities include a portable
from
climbing wall, inflatable
10AM
assault course, fairground
and
Contact us We welcome feedback on this newsletter. To comment or contribute to future articles please contact:
The objective of Kilbryde Hospice is to raise
Donna Hegarty Business Development Manager Kilbryde Hospice
sufficient funds by voluntary donation to establish a Hospice for the people of Lanarkshire.
4 Bell Drive Hamilton Technology Park
The first stage of this was the opening of the
Blantyre
Day Hospice Drop-in Centre within the Red Deer
G72 0FB
Centre in East Kilbride, however we are now on track to start building the new Hospice. The
Phone: 01698 717260
fundraising efforts that have taken place over
Mobile: 07414 44 6161
the last 10 years to establish the new hospice
Fax: 01698 717264 E-mail:
now need to be increased to furnish the new
[email protected]
building and introduce more care services.
You can follow us on:
Day Hospice No: 01355 593484 Main Shop No: 01355 571477
70 hours in the saddle for one fundraising challenge Six cyclists from East
Another major way to support
Kilbride, Team Nelson, com-
the Hospice is to donate your
pleted an epic non-stop cycle
time, and we currently have
relay from Land’s End to
several volunteering positions
John O’Groats in memory of
available, from drivers for our
their friend Michael Nelson in
Day Hospice or shop, to
just 70 hours.
administrative support, events
Team Nelson to date have raised more than £6,000 for Kilbryde Hospice and there is
support, collecting cans or Michael Nelson, who
working in one of our retail
inspired his friends for this
stores. Positions are often
mammoth cycle
flexible and depend on your
still time to support their extraordinary efforts. Visit http://www.justgiving.com/ Michael-Nelson-End2Endchallenge to make a donation.
own availability. this strenuous! If you would like to complete a sponsored walk, run, or any other activity for Kilbryde Hospice, please get in
However not all fundraising
touch and we’ll support you
activities need to be quite
with fundraising resources.
If volunteering is something your might be interested in, or would like to find out more about, please contact Donna Hegarty to discuss the current range of volunteering positions available.
Saturday 20th August Fun Charity day at
Kilbryde Hospice Update E d i t i o n
A u g u s t
3
/
S e p t e m b e r
2 0 1 1
Playsport •
Saturday
Collecting can heroes
10th September Gala Dinner
•
in celebration
It’s amazing the
which all contributes
know a business that
of Tony
impact a small
to supporting the
would be willing to sup-
McGuinness
collecting can
build and improved
port Kilbryde Hospice in
Sunday 11th
makes! Karen and
services of our new
this way please let us
September
Robert Russell have
Hospice.
know.
St Brides Church Fete
run The Food Stop
We are also looking for
Van in Nerston
volunteers to help
Industrial Estate for
distribute and collect
several years. Over
our collection cans
the last four years
around many areas of
their customers
Lanarkshire. This
have very kindly donated more than Inside this issue: Fundraiser
2
£1,000 of their change into the Kilbryde
Hospice
collecting cans—
excited by
activity needs only a Collecting cans play
few hours per month so
an important part in
please get in touch if
our fundraising
you think you can help.
activities. If you
These cans really do make a big difference!
new post Football
3
tournament Playsport
3
Charity Fun Day 70 Hours in 4 the saddle Contact us
4
Ploink! Every penny counts The web-generation
can start saving there
Once the piggy bank
are catered for too.
and then. You can put
has at least 99p in it
Small change can now
in as little or as much
you're able to donate
be used to raise funds
as you like – just like
the money to your
for Kilbryde Hospice
dropping your spare
charity. You can do
thanks to Ploink! The
change into a piggy
this using a credit or
digital piggy bank.
bank.
debit card on a secure
Once you register with the Kilbryde Hospice site at http:// ploink.co.uk/charity/ kilbryde-hospice you
payment page. Every penny makes a difference to Kilbryde Hospice – so please start ploinking now!
Page 2
Fundraiser excited by new post On Monday 11 July Stuart Glen, former Director of Fundraising with OneKind, took up the position of Fundraising Manager with Kilbryde Hospice.
Committee. Stuart said "These are exciting times for Kilbryde Hospice. The new Kilbryde Hospice is fast becoming a reality with building works due to begin
I realise
now, more than ever before, that the vital services
Membership Development Manager and Membership and Marketing Manager with
K i l b r y d e
offered by
the staff and volunteers of
Kilbryde
Hospice need to be housed in their own
build of our new hospice.”
aspects of fundraising for Kilbryde Hospice and its ongoing running costs. In the coming months Kilbryde Hospice will introduce a variety of ways that will make it much easier for our supporters to donate to the hospice. Stuart is keen to hear
I am looking forward
from local businesses
to playing my part in
who wish to support
making this happen."
the hospice and you if
Donna Hegarty,
A well-respected
Business Develop-
fundraiser, he is Chair
ment Manager,
of the Institute of
added, “We are
Fundraising (Scotland)
delighted to have
Professional Develop-
Stuart join our team.
ment Committee and a
We look forward to
member of the Institute
introducing more
of Fundraising
ways for local
(Scotland) Executive
residents and
U p d at e
closer to starting the
purpose-built facility.
Scottish Wildlife Trust.
H o s p ic e
activities as we move
ble for developing all
Centre
previously worked as
ing and fundraising
the year."
Day Hospice Drop-In
in fundraising, having
increase our volunteer-
Stuart will be responsi-
already visited the
a wealth of experience
involved as we
around the turn of
He added "Having
Stuart brings with him
businesses to get
you’re interested in fundraising for Kilbryde Hospice. As Stuart says, "Whether it’s a home-baking sale or a John O’Groats to Land’s End Cycle Ride, I’m here to help you raise money for Kilbryde Hospice."
Ed it i o n
Page 3
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Football Tournament benefits Kilbryde Hospice EKYM’s 75th anniversary celebrations led to the resurrection of their Annual Football Tournament which took place on the 7, 10 and 14 August, and all proceeds from the tournament will be donated to Kilbryde Hospice. Eight local teams took part Centre AFC, Duncanrig AFC, East Kilbride FC, Dynamo East Kilbride, East Kilbride United, EK Rolls Royce AFC, as well the hosts EKYM
Tournament winners EKYM in action
Staff and volunteers from
A huge thank you to
Kilbryde Hospice were
Allan Cunningham and
present for all three days
Graeme Robertson from
and would like to thank all
EKYM who organised the
The final saw hosts EKYM
spectators, players and
tournament and selected
Caledonian Team defeat EK
referees that donated to
Kilbryde Hospice as the
Rolls Royce AFC 6-2 in a
the hospice.
chosen charity to benefit.
Caledonian Team and EKYM Scottish Amateur Football League Team.
thrilling match.
Playsport charity fun day Saturday 20th August sees
rides, BMX and skateboard
events run through until
Playsport in East Kilbride
displays, face painting, car
4:30PM and we hope that
host a charity fun day in aid
washing, beat the goalie
the weather will be kind on
of Kilbryde Hospice and Help
and many more. There will
the day to attract a good
for Heroes.
also be pony rides avail-
turnout. Come along and
able—an activity that is
join in the fun!
The event is free, although there will be some charges
sure to prove popular!
levied for some of the
The
attractions, most of which will
event
be split between ourselves
kicks
and Help for Heroes.
off
Activities include a portable
from
climbing wall, inflatable
10AM
assault course, fairground
and
Contact us We welcome feedback on this newsletter. To comment or contribute to future articles please contact:
The objective of Kilbryde Hospice is to raise
Donna Hegarty Business Development Manager Kilbryde Hospice
sufficient funds by voluntary donation to establish a Hospice for the people of Lanarkshire.
4 Bell Drive Hamilton Technology Park
The first stage of this was the opening of the
Blantyre
Day Hospice Drop-in Centre within the Red Deer
G72 0FB
Centre in East Kilbride, however we are now on track to start building the new Hospice. The
Phone: 01698 717260
fundraising efforts that have taken place over
Mobile: 07414 44 6161
the last 10 years to establish the new hospice
Fax: 01698 717264 E-mail:
now need to be increased to furnish the new
[email protected]
building and introduce more care services.
You can follow us on:
Day Hospice No: 01355 593484 Main Shop No: 01355 571477
70 hours in the saddle for one fundraising challenge Six cyclists from East
Another major way to support
Kilbride, Team Nelson, com-
the Hospice is to donate your
pleted an epic non-stop cycle
time, and we currently have
relay from Land’s End to
several volunteering positions
John O’Groats in memory of
available, from drivers for our
their friend Michael Nelson in
Day Hospice or shop, to
just 70 hours.
administrative support, events
Team Nelson to date have raised more than £6,000 for Kilbryde Hospice and there is
support, collecting cans or Michael Nelson, who
working in one of our retail
inspired his friends for this
stores. Positions are often
mammoth cycle
flexible and depend on your
still time to support their extraordinary efforts. Visit http://www.justgiving.com/ Michael-Nelson-End2Endchallenge to make a donation.
own availability. this strenuous! If you would like to complete a sponsored walk, run, or any other activity for Kilbryde Hospice, please get in
However not all fundraising
touch and we’ll support you
activities need to be quite
with fundraising resources.
If volunteering is something your might be interested in, or would like to find out more about, please contact Donna Hegarty to discuss the current range of volunteering positions available.
