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Thanks to all of you who came along, donated, browsed and tried on dresses at our wedding dress pop-up the other weekend...
30/03/2026

Thanks to all of you who came along, donated, browsed and tried on dresses at our wedding dress pop-up the other weekend. You helped raise an incredible £12,827.93 for the hospice. And honestly, we’re so grateful.

If you didn’t make it (or you’re still on the hunt 👀), a selection of our beautiful items have now found new homes in our shops:
👰 Bridal gowns are now at our Chorley shop
💌 Wedding stationery is in Lostock Hall
👗 Mother of the bride/groom outfits are at The Mill & Chorley shop

So there’s still chance to find something special while supporting local hospice care.

And if you love a bargain wedding find… pop our next one in your diary now:
📅 19th and 20th September

Thank you again for being part of it 💚

Our In the Frame volunteers raised an incredible £25,000 for St Catherine’s last year.That's double the amount raised ju...
29/03/2026

Our In the Frame volunteers raised an incredible £25,000 for St Catherine’s last year.

That's double the amount raised just two years ago.

In the Frame is run by a dedicated team of volunteers. Donated picture frames are upcycled and paired with original artwork and photography, generously gifted by local artists. The finished pieces are then sold to help fund hospice care for local families.

It is a simple idea that is making a growing impact.

You can view and purchase the artwork at The Mill, St Catherine's Park Shop, open daily from 10am to 4pm.

🚐 Donate and make a difference! Our donation van will be at St Catherine's on Thursday 2 April, 9am-11am, collecting ite...
28/03/2026

🚐 Donate and make a difference!

Our donation van will be at St Catherine's on Thursday 2 April, 9am-11am, collecting items for our hospice shops.

Every donation helps us provide vital care and support to local families.

Drop by the hospice car park with your pre-loved items and help us make a difference 💚

There are some moments at work that you never really get trained for.A colleague comes back after losing someone close.Y...
27/03/2026

There are some moments at work that you never really get trained for.

A colleague comes back after losing someone close.
You want to say the right thing. You want to help.
But the truth is, most of us worry about making it worse, so we say nothing at all.

And that silence can feel really lonely.

At St Catherine’s Hospice, we support people through grief every day. We also know that bereavement does not stay at home. It comes into workplaces too, affecting confidence, concentration, mental health and day-to-day life.

That is why we have created Bereavement for Businesses, a focused, half-day training session designed to help managers, HR teams and colleagues feel more confident supporting someone who is grieving.

It is practical, compassionate, and built around real-life situations, including helpful phrases and how to approach difficult conversations. Feedback from our pilot was incredibly positive, with over 90% rating the session “Excellent”. 💚

If your workplace wants to be the kind of place where people feel supported when life gets hard, we would love to help.

To find out more or book, email: education@stcatherines.co.uk

Thank You Thursday 💚There are so many people quietly doing incredible things for St Catherine’s and this week is no exce...
26/03/2026

Thank You Thursday 💚

There are so many people quietly doing incredible things for St Catherine’s and this week is no exception.

👏 A huge thank you to The Lodge of Unanimity No.113 Freemasons for another generous donation of £400.

👏 Well done to Dale Capstick, who’s just completed the Heroes of Telemark Cross Country Ski Expedition. Battling tough conditions and following a historic route across Norway, he’s raised an amazing £1,000

👏 Massive thanks to Maureen Gaskell and everyone involved in her annual Irish Night. Over 10 years, she’s raised an incredible £25,822 — including £3,500 from this year’s event alone.

👏 Thank you to Leyland Tangent Club for raising £750 and for choosing us as your Chairman’s nominated charity this year.

And finally, thank you to Dr Ewa Craven from Lostock Hall Medical Centre for delivering a brilliant menopause seminar for our staff last week.

Every donation, every event, every bit of support helps us continue caring for people when they need it most. Thank you 💚

What would it feel like to watch the sun rise from the highest point in North Africa?This year, you could find out by ta...
25/03/2026

What would it feel like to watch the sun rise from the highest point in North Africa?

This year, you could find out by taking on Mount Toubkal, a trek to the summit of Morocco’s highest mountain at 4,167 metres, alongside Global Adventure Challenges.

This unforgettable journey takes you through the Atlas Mountains, past remote Berber villages and dramatic mountain landscapes, before a challenging but rewarding summit climb and sunrise you won’t forget.

You don’t need to be an experienced trekker. An expert guide will be by your side throughout — all you need is a willingness to challenge yourself and be open to something new.

Along the way, you’ll experience a different culture, push yourself physically and mentally, meet new people, and return home with a real sense of achievement.

By taking part, you’ll also be helping us provide vital care and support for local people and their families.

Why join the challenge:
🏔️ Trek through the High Atlas Mountains
🏔️ Reach the summit of North Africa’s highest peak
🏔️ Experience the culture and colours of Morocco
🏔️ Celebrate together in Marrakech

💷 Registration fee: £199 Use the code SAVETIME10 when registering before 30th April for 10% off.
💚 Minimum sponsorship: £2,499

More info: https://www.stcatherines.co.uk/shop/events/hospice-fundraising/mount-toubkal-morocco-trek/

Support doesn’t always come in the form of medicine. Sometimes it’s a chat, a group, or simply a place to feel less alon...
24/03/2026

Support doesn’t always come in the form of medicine. Sometimes it’s a chat, a group, or simply a place to feel less alone.

Today we joined partners from across Chorley, South Ribble and Preston at the National Social Prescribing Day event at Chorley Town Hall.

The room was full of organisations, activities and services that all have one thing in common — helping people reconnect with their communities.

At St Catherine’s Hospice, that kind of connection is a really important part of the support we offer. Our teams often help patients, carers and people who are bereaved find local groups, charities and activities that might help them take a small step back into community life.

Sometimes that’s a social group.
Sometimes it’s a local activity.
And sometimes it’s a bereavement café where someone can sit down with a cup of tea and talk to people who understand.

We also work closely with social prescribing teams across the area, sharing knowledge and support. Many have taken part in our free Last Days Matter training, helping more people feel confident having conversations about death, dying and grief.

Because sometimes the support people need most isn’t clinical. It’s connection. 💚

A big thank you to the team at Evans Vanodine International for spending time with us earlier this month.They rolled up ...
24/03/2026

A big thank you to the team at Evans Vanodine International for spending time with us earlier this month.

They rolled up their sleeves and got stuck into painting fencing around the hospice grounds, helping keep our outdoor spaces looking welcoming for patients, families and visitors.

Corporate volunteering days like this make a real difference to the hospice, and they’re always a great way for teams to step away from the day job and do something positive together.

Thank you to everyone who gave their time and energy. We really appreciate your support. 💚

If your workplace would be interested in doing something similar, we’d love to hear from you. Just get in touch to find out how you can get involved.

A syringe driver might not look like much.It is small. Quiet. Often unnoticed. But on our inpatient unit, it can mean co...
23/03/2026

A syringe driver might not look like much.

It is small. Quiet. Often unnoticed. But on our inpatient unit, it can mean comfort, dignity and relief when it matters most.

Thanks to St Catherine’s Choir, we have been able to purchase one for our patients.

The choir began in September 2023. More than fifty staff, volunteers and supporters now rehearse at the hospice each week, many with no previous singing experience.

Led by Merle Winstanley and Jane Cranna, they perform throughout the year, bringing music and community support wherever they go.

One member told us, " I want to give something back to the hospice for the experience our family has had from their devoted staff."

From voices raised in song, to comfort given at the bedside. Thank you to everyone involved💚

An evening with our apprentice chefs Join us at The Mill, St Catherine's Park Café, for a very special evening on 27th M...
22/03/2026

An evening with our apprentice chefs

Join us at The Mill, St Catherine's Park Café, for a very special evening on 27th March as our talented apprentice chefs take over the kitchen.

They’ve designed the menu, refined the flavours, and on the night they’ll be cooking it themselves. It’s a chance to experience their creativity, skill and passion up close, while enjoying an exceptional three-course meal.

🍽 Three-course dining experience
📅 27th March
💷 £35 per person

From beautifully crafted starters to standout mains and indulgent desserts, the menu is a real showcase of what our apprentices can do (take a look below 👇).

A brilliant night of great food, warm hospitality and a chance to support the next generation of chefs. All in support of St Catherine’s Hospice in this, our 40th year 💚

📍 Limited places available – booking essential

We're opening in an hour for the last day of our bridalwear pop-up.Pop in before 4pm for a huge selection of wedding, mo...
22/03/2026

We're opening in an hour for the last day of our bridalwear pop-up.

Pop in before 4pm for a huge selection of wedding, mother of the bride, flower girl and bridesmaid dresses. Plus shoes, hats and everything that goes with.

We've changing rooms on site - Garden Rooms, St Catherine's Hospice, Lostock Lane.

Every dress sold helps provide much needed end of life care right here in the community.

21/03/2026

He hadn’t been back in decades.

Not since the day that stayed with him all those years.

Maurice is 84 and a patient here at St Catherine’s, receiving end of life care with advanced throat cancer. But before all of that, he was a footballer. He played for Blackburn Olympic, and when he was just 15, and part of a team heading to Chorley for a cup final.

Except he didn’t get to play.

He was dropped for the final. They lost. And it stuck with him.

All these years later, Maurice returned to Chorley for the first time since that day. In front of a room full of people, sharing his story, you can see just how much it still means.

At St Catherine’s, it’s not just about care. It’s about people. Their stories, their lives, and the things that have shaped them.

And sometimes, it’s about giving someone the chance to come full circle 💚

Thanks to Chorley football club for giving Maurice the chance to visit.

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St. Catherine's Hospice ( Lancashire ) Ltd, Lostock Hall, Lostock Lane
Preston
PR55XU

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+441772629171

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