St Oswald's Hospice

13/02/2026

What a fabulous evening at the Grand Hotel Gosforth Park on Wednesday, as we awarded 130 medals and certificates plus 6 special Community Spirit Award trophies, to our superstar supporters.

We're so proud of our community of supporters and fundraisers; thank you for all you have done and continue to do for our hospice, our patients and their families. 💙

Read more about our Community Spirit Awards and check out our special event gallery at the link in our comments.

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13/02/2026

Sharing the love at St Oswald's Hospice 💙

Our Ladies’ Shed group has been busy spreading Valentine’s cheer this week.

A lovely group of 10 women, who meet every fortnight in our Focus on Living Centre to enjoy crafts and conversation together, have created some beautiful handmade Valentine’s cards.

Although our Ladies’ Shed only launched four months ago, it’s already become a hugely popular space - a welcoming place to chat, try new crafts, make friends, and enjoy the therapeutic benefits of creativity. ✂️🌸💬

We’re so proud of the wonderful community growing here. 🥰

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12/02/2026

More than 'just a charity shop' 💙
Every day, our retail teams create spaces where people feel welcome - places to pop in for a chat, have a browse or take shelter from the rain...

Last week, during yet another stormy afternoon (there's been a few!) a local woman stepped into our Byker shop to escape the rain while waiting for her bus. She ended up having a lovely chat with the team before heading back out into the downpour.

A few hours later, she returned with a thank‑you card (pictured). Inside, she wrote about how the team’s kindness had “lifted her spirits” and made a gloomy day feel much lighter.

To this thoughtful local - thank you for taking the time to share your appreciation. And to our Byker staff and volunteers, thanks for creating a space where people feel welcome and cared for 💗

If you have positive feedback about one of our charity shops, comment below 💙

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11/02/2026

POV: Your job today is to pet William the Pets As Therapy dog 🐶

William, one of our therapy dogs, understood the assignment - giving patients, their families and our staff and volunteers a few moments of calm, with his owner Maggie right by his side. 💙

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10/02/2026

Calling all artists and creatives — this is your hare-raising sign 🐰✨

There are just THREE days left to hop to it and apply to design and paint a Peter Rabbit™ sculpture!

⏰ Applications close end of Friday 13th February
🎨 You can submit up to three egg-cellent designs

Don’t hang about — hop over and apply by clicking the link in our comments👇

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09/02/2026

Another record-breaking year for our Christmas Tree-cycle campaign! 🎄

We’re over the moon to announce that this year’s Tree-cycle has raised almost £100,000 - incredible.

Our staff, trustees and volunteers braved the snow, sleet and rain to collect and recycle 5000 of your trees (the most we’ve ever booked), helping us to surpass last year’s fundraising total by over £15,000!

Thank you to everyone who used our Christmas Tree-cycle collections this year, your generosity allows us to continue providing free Hospice care to local people 💙

We’ll see you next year for another un-fir-gettable campaign.

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30/01/2026

Have you shared your thoughts on end-of-life care in the North East? 💭

We’re working with Macmillan Cancer Support and the NHS to understand what really matters to people in our region, and we’d love to hear from you.

The survey is anonymous, takes just a few minutes, and asks simple questions about talking about death and dying, and what’s most important at the end of life.

Your views will help shape future care and support more compassionate, person-centred services for everyone. 💙
The survey closes Friday 6th of February

Take part via the link in the comments 👇

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28/01/2026

Another week, another cake! 🎂

Last week we celebrated our Ambulatory Care patient Margaret’s birthday at the Focus on Living Centre 💙

The team went above and beyond to make her day extra special, surprising her with a personalised cake topper featuring her beloved dog, Buddy 🐾

Margaret also shared her overall experience of our Focus on Living Centre on camera 🎥

“I’ve never experienced anything like this. But as far as I’m concerned, it’s the best thing I’ve ever done.”

Watch the full video by clicking the link in our comments! 👇

Please join us in wishing Margaret a very happy birthday! 🎂

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27/01/2026

A touch of Burns Night magic at St Oswald’s Hospice ✨

On Sunday, our Children and Young Adults Service was filled with the sound of bagpipes as we enjoyed a very special visit. Kevin, who plays as part of the Houghton Le Spring Pipe Band, treated everyone to stories, songs and traditional Burns Night music.

As part of the celebration, Kevin even piped in the haggis – a traditional Burns Night moment where the haggis is brought into the room to the sound of the bagpipes – helping to create a really fun and memorable experience for our children and young adults 🥰

A huge thank you to Kevin for helping to create such a lovely afternoon - and to BNI Cookson, who kindly sponsored the visit and helped make this special moment possible 😃

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26/01/2026

Come and learn how to mend, upcycle, and repair your garments in a hands-on workshop led by designers from Northumbria University Fashion School 🧵💙

You’ll be guided through embellishment and traditional Sashiko techniques, perfect for patching holes, strengthening worn areas, or adding a decorative twist.

Bring your own pieces to repair or choose from our donated stock.

🎥 Please note: this workshop will be filmed by the BBC.

Spaces are free but limited, find out more and book your spot now: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sashiko-inspired-repair-workshop-bring-new-life-to-garments-tickets-1981000295210?aff=oddtdtcreator

🗓 Tuesday 17th February, 1pm - 4.30pm

📍 the space by St Oswald's Hospice, Ouse Street, Ouseburn, NE1 2AG

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23/01/2026

Spend the day with us collecting Christmas trees 🎄🚛

Chiara takes you behind the scenes of a very busy Tree-cycle day - from sunrise starts and curious cats to trees galore and a few trips to the recycling centre.

We'll be announcing the tree-rific fundraising total of our Christmas Tree-cycle campaign very soon! 💚

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22/01/2026

Did your young runner miss out on a place in the Mini & Junior Great North Run?
Set your alarm for 8am tomorrow and head to the Great Run website to be in with a chance of securing a place!

Due to high demand, we’ve increased event capacity and are releasing a limited number of extra places for the AJ Bell Junior & Mini Great North Run on Saturday 12 Sept 2026 🙌

We expect them to go quickly, so set your alarms ⏰

Sign up from 8am on Friday 23rd January!