Forest Holme Hospice Charity

21/10/2025

📢 Bereavement Café - this Saturday 📢

We’re in the cafe at Lighthouse, Poole this Saturday 25th October from 10–11:30am, which is open to anyone coping with grief.

No prior connection to Forest Holme is needed, so come and share coffee & cake on us and connect with others who truly understand.

21/10/2025

Congratulations to Marie and Graham who celebrated their recent 65th wedding anniversary at the hospice. 👰🤵🎉🎈🍾

It was a lovely occasion with family, friends and staff joining them for drinks and delicious cake! 🎂

20/10/2025

🎵 An Evening of Music “With Love” 🎵

We’re delighted to share that Opera Metropolitan & Friends are hosting their second concert in aid of Forest Holme Hospice, so join them for an enchanting evening filled with beautiful songs and music that will lift your heart and soul all while supporting local hospice care.

🎶 Event: With Love – presented by Opera Metropolitan
📅 Date: Saturday, 15th November 2025
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Venue: St. Mary’s Church, 211A Wimborne Road, Poole, BH15 2EG
🎟️ Tickets: £10 on the door
☕ Refreshments provided | 💚 Donations welcome to Forest Holme Hospice

We’re so grateful to Opera Metropolitan & Friends for their continued support and generosity in helping raise vital funds for Forest Holme Hospice.❤

20/10/2025

We have had the privilege of being able to award 6 volunteers with Hidden Heroes awards courtesy of the brilliant Room to Reward charity. 🏆

We have so many amazing volunteers, and this year were able to recognise the following 6 well deserving long standing volunteers;

Karen - Fundraising volunteer ❤
Maureen - Support & previously fundraising volunteer ❤
Margaret - Ward & fundraising volunteer ❤
Christine - Ward, support & fundraising volunteer ❤
June - Support & fundraising volunteer ❤
Mary - Support & Fundraising volunteer ❤

Congratulations to our 6 recipients but also thank you at ALL our amazing volunteers for all their hard work and dedication in supporting Forest Holme - we really couldn't do it without you! 😘

Special mention to Colten Care for hosting the awards and to Joe from Room to Reward and former AFC Bournemouth chairman Jeff Mostyn for attending the event. 👏

19/10/2025

📣 Couch to 5k Running Group | Vitality Bay Run 2026 📣

Looking for a challenge in 2026? Why not start your running journey and raise funds for Forest Holme Hospice Charity! 🏃‍♀️

📅 12 January – 22 March 2026
📍 Poole Park

What’s included:
✅ 10-week Couch to 5k programme (Mon evenings, 6:30pm)
✅ Entry to the Vitality Bay 5k Run (Sun 22 Mar, Bournemouth seafront)
✅ WhatsApp support group
✅ Charity running vest & goodie bag

You’ll train with us weekly, building up to your big finale: the Vitality Bournemouth Bay Run along Bournemouth’s golden sands! All abilities welcome – walk, jog, or run your 5k and make a real difference. 🏅

Sign up, get moving, and support local hospice care 👇
https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/Couchto5kFH2026

18/10/2025

Thought for the weekend...

17/10/2025

✨ The Autumn Prize Draw CLOSING DATE is nearly here! ✨

Support Forest Holme Hospice and be in with a chance to win some delicious prizes, with Monday 20th October the deadline for entries.

🎁 Prizes:
🥇 £100 voucher for The 29029 Broadstone Restaurant
🥈 £60 voucher for La Mia's
🥉 £50 voucher for Griffs Family Butchers Ltd.

📅 Ticket deadline: Mon 20 Oct | Draw: Fri 24 Oct

🎟 Tickets just £2 – every ticket helps us care for local people facing life-limiting illness.

👉 Get yours now: www.forestholmehospice.org.uk/autumnprizedraw

17/10/2025

A huge thank you to our amazing corporate supporters Coles Miller Solicitors LLP as their 3rd Charity Quiz Night raised an incredible £3,457 for Forest Holme Hospice! 👏

A big shout-out to the fantastic Social Committee, Kerry Hay, and Nick Balchin for organising such a fun-filled evening, complete with prizes, raffles, and a chocolate tombola! 🎟️🍫

Their continued support means so much and helps us provide vital care to patients and families in our community. 💜

16/10/2025

📣 BINGO NIGHT – LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING 📣

Eyes down for a full house! We have a limited number of tickets left for our Bingo Night on Thursday 23rd October at the Hamworthy Club, so don’t miss your chance to shout “HOUSE!” 🏆

🎟️ £16 per person – Includes Bingo, Bingo Book, and Hot Dog & Chips (vegetarian option available).
👥 Each table can accommodate a maximum of 10 guests. Please note that there will be no assigned seating plan for this event.
🕕 Doors open at 6:00 PM, with eyes down at 6:30 PM.

Come along for a brilliant evening of fun, prizes, laughter, and supporting Forest Holme Hospice Charity.

Clickety click below to buy👇
https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/BingoNight2025

16/10/2025

💛 All Our Love for now and forever 💛

Tim’s Singers’ stunning reimagining of Coldplay's ‘All My Love’ – retitled ‘All Our Love’ – is already making a huge difference, but we need your help to reach the finish line! 🙏

Led by choir founder and vocal coach Tim Dowland, this beautiful project unites 102 voices from the Citrus Singers, The Sing and Grin Choir, and Balance Choir – including some of our very own volunteers and staff.

They’ve already raised nearly half of Tim’s dream goal of £10,000 to support Forest Holme Hospice Charity. Together, we can keep the love growing and help them get all the way there. 💛

🎵 Watch the video and donate today:
forestholmehospice.enthuse.com/pf/allourlove

Let’s share All Our Love and make something truly unforgettable.

https://youtu.be/0zwxeb89CiM?si=Bo_WidmSZUAp592O

DONATE https://forestholmehospice.enthuse.com/pf/allourlove'All Our Love' is a special community project bringing together a local choir, aged between 10 and...

16/10/2025

A big thank you to the amazing Anna Doyle, and all the team at The Yachtsman Pub, Hamworthy for their continued support in fundraising for Forest Holme Hospice, raising an incredible £1,695.81 from three recent events - the Summer Festival and not one but two Oktoberfests! 🍻☀️🍂

Anna would also like to share her thanks with all the performers and businesses who helped make these events such a fantastic success, including Lorna Whitmarsh Ceramics, The Felted Bead, 3Sheds, Angi Corral Illustrated, Dee Fisher of DeZyneDeLytes, Toms Funky Faces and Balloon Madness.

A special shoutout goes to the incredible bands Skiffanellie, MaxHalfhideMusic, Sizzle Band, PUPs, Frayed Strings, and 3 Piece Sweet, who kindly performed for free and kept the crowds entertained throughout. 🎶

Thank you for helping Forest Holme Hospice continue to care for local people and their families when they need it most. 💜

15/10/2025

Forest Holme Hospice Charity is delighted to offer a Free Will Service, giving you the opportunity to create or update your standard Will at no cost.🖋💻

Planning for the future is one of the most meaningful steps you can take to provide peace of mind for yourself and your loved ones. This service is provided in partnership with trusted professionals, ensuring your Will is legally sound and tailored to your needs.

There’s no obligation to leave a gift to Forest Holme, but any legacy, big or small, can make a lasting difference to those who need our care.❤

For more information: https://forestholmehospice.org.uk/leave-a-gift-in-your-will/