Alice House Hospice

14/11/2025

The Alice House Party is officially underway at Wynyard Hall. Have an amazing night, everyone! 🪩

14/11/2025

Save the date! 🚴🚴‍♀️

We are thrilled to announce that our Cycle-A-Marathon is returning on Sunday 1st March 2026!

Riders will navigate a scenic 26.2-mile marathon route from Barnard Grove Primary School, along the beautiful Hart to Haswell walkway, taking you all the way to the Dancing Betty in Dalton Park, Murton, and back.

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀:

✅ Fully marshalled route for a safe and enjoyable experience.
✅ Maps provided for easy navigation.
✅ Water at the start of the ride and light refreshments at the end.
✅ Medal for participation and an e-certificate to celebrate your achievement!
✅ This event is open to riders aged 14 and over, and entry costs £10 per rider.
(Riders aged 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult.)

𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗿𝘀:

SMB Training
TeamHolbrook
Walk, Wheel and Cycle Trust (Hartlepool Walking and Cycling Hub)
Barnard Grove Primary School

Don’t miss out! Sign up now and get ready to cycle for a great cause 👇

https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/CycleaMarathonMarch2026

14/11/2025

Someone’s gonna be mad fer it this weekend after bagging themselves £1,000 on our weekly Alice House Hospice Lottery 😎

Congratulations to the lucky holder of ticket number 31635 👏

The Rollover Prize wasn’t won this week so currently stands at £2,000!

If you’d like to be in with a chance to win while supporting local Hospice care, you can play for just £1 a week here:

👉 https://alicehouse.securecollections.net/

14/11/2025

We invite you to take a moment to watch this deeply moving interview with Sir Michael Palin, in which he reflects on his family’s experience of hospice care and the compassionate support his wife Helen, and their whole family, received when they needed it most.

Sir Michael speaks with great honesty about the true value of hospice care, and the ongoing need for strong Government support and greater public awareness.

His words are a powerful reminder of just how essential Hospice services are for families everywhere.

Voices like his - high-profile advocates who are willing to speak openly about end-of-life care - play a vital role in helping the public and policymakers understand why hospices, including Alice House Hospice, must be protected, supported, and properly funded.

His openness helps shine a light on the difference hospice care makes every single day.

Michael Palin talks about the hospice where his wife of 57 years passed away, and why he thinks Rachel Reeves needs to prioritise their funding in the budget...

13/11/2025

This morning, we popped into Eldon Grove Academy and delivered an assembly!

It was so lovely to meet the pupils and staff and talk about the work we do at Alice House Hospice and how they can get involved with fundraising!

They were so enthusiastic and engaging ☺️

We also launched our Santa Fun Run which takes place at Ward Jackson Park on Sunday 7th December.

For more information and to register, please click the link below!

https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/SantaFunRun20252

13/11/2025

This week, our Business & Communications Senior Manager Greg Hildreth and Trustee Lorna Jones visited NET Manor Academy to thank their amazing students for representing Alice Bendle & Alice House Hospice in the next round of The Big Debate tomorrow.

Everyone here at Alice House Hospice wishes the team the very best of luck - we’re all cheering you on!

The Big Debate Team have also gone the extra mile by organising a bake sale to raise funds for Alice House and donating a hamper for a raffle prize as part of our Purple Week initiative.

Thank you for your incredible support and enthusiasm 💜

12/11/2025

💫 𝗟𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝗨𝗽 𝗔 𝗟𝗶𝗳𝗲 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗔𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗛𝗼𝘀𝗽𝗶𝗰𝗲 💫

This Christmas, remember your loved ones and celebrate their lives with our Light Up A Life campaign 🌟

You can dedicate a light on our Christmas tree as a beautiful tribute to those who hold a special place in your heart.

Each light will shine at our memorial services, offering comfort, reflection, and connection during the festive season.

✨ 𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗮 𝗱𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻, 𝘆𝗼𝘂’𝗹𝗹 𝗿𝗲𝗰𝗲𝗶𝘃𝗲:
💌 A commemorative card featuring the names of those you’re remembering
🎗️ A special pin badge to wear in their memory

Your support helps fund vital Hospice care for patients and families across Hartlepool, Tees Valley, and East Durham, and we are deeply grateful for your generosity.

🌲 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀:
📍 Thursday 11th December, 7pm - St Paul’s Church, Hartlepool
📍 Friday 12th December, 6:30pm - St Cuthbert’s Church, Peterlee

Proudly sponsored by Victoria House Funeral Service 💙

👉 To make a dedication and find out more, please visit

https://alicehousehospice.light-up-a-life.org/2025

12/11/2025

We’ve gone full purple today at the Hospice for our own Purple Day - thanks to everyone who is taking part in this year’s , we would love to see your photos too 💜

11/11/2025

This Christmas, you can make a donation to Alice House Hospice and dedicate a virtual bauble on our Christmas tree in honour of someone special.

Share a photo, message or cherished memory of a loved one who is no longer with us.

Click the link below to get started and make your online dedication:

https://alicehousehospice.memorypage.org/tor

Our Trees of Remembrance will also be returning to Middleton Grange Shopping Centre in the lead-up to Christmas.

You’ll find them in the South Mall, opposite River Island, from Monday 17th November to Friday 19th December.

The Trees of Remembrance stall will be open Monday to Saturday, 10am – 3:30pm.

11/11/2025

On , we pause to remember the courage, service and sacrifice of those who lost their lives in war.

Lest we forget.

10/11/2025

🎄 A huge thank you to Liv Carroll and Beth Cope from Costa Hartlepool for their generous donation of delicious mince pies to our hospice kitchen!

Your kindness will bring a little extra festive cheer to our patients, visitors and staff this holiday season.

10/11/2025

Wishing all the pupils the best of luck in the next round!

We’re looking forward to catching up with you when we visit the school with Lorna Jones, daughter of Alice Bendle, later this week. Can’t wait to see you all!

Congratulations to our y10 students for getting through to Round 2 of the Big Debate representing Alice Bendle and the Alice House Hospice.

Well done to Bella, Mirren, Veronica, Aisyah, Jacob and Jay! We are immensely proud of your dedication and hard work