St. Benedict's Hospice

07/12/2025

We look forward to welcoming you to this years Light up a Life service today from 3 pm. 💙💛

A gentle reminder that no parking is available in the hospice grounds unless previously booked. This is to ensure visitors to our in patient unit and staff can access at all times.

Parking is available at Hopewood Park just a short walk from St Benedict's.

Thank you for your understanding, The Fundraising Team 🙌

06/12/2025

😍The total is in😍

Thank you to everyone who visited us at our Dedication Tree in The Bridges Shopping Centre. It was lovely to speak to so many of our supporters. 💙💛

We are very happy to announce that we have raised an incredible £8424 for St Benedict's 😊

Special thanks go to our fantastic volunteers who manned the tree through the two weeks and to Dawson and Sanderson for their support.

Finally a huge thank you to The Bridges themselves for inviting us again this year, we couldn't do what we do without your support 👏👏

05/12/2025

A huge thank you goes to Tony Young and Family for the donation of this beautiful hamper 🥰

Tony dropped the hamper off at the hospice this week in memory of his daughter Chelsea. 💙💛

The hamper will be raffled to raise funds for St Benedict's. To be in with a chance of winning this, you can purchase tickets at our Light up a Life service this Sunday and from the Hospice Bistro from Monday 8th December. Winner will be announced on Monday 22nd December. 🙌

04/12/2025

⭐️The Bistro@StBenedict's⭐️

Did you know our bistro is open to the public as well as visitors to the hospice.

We are open from 9 am until 3.30 pm Monday to Friday offering hot and cold drinks, soup, scones sandwiches and cake. 😊

The gift shop is well stocked with gifts, books, games and handmade craft items along with our range of Christmas cards, calendars and diaries.

A friendly welcome awaits you, so pop in and meet our wonderful volunteer bistro team 💛💙

01/12/2025

🕯St Benedict’s annual Light up a life Service, Sunday 7th December from 3 pm.🕯

There is still time to make a dedication in memory of your loved one.

Dedications can be made by clicking the following link. 👉 https://stbenedicts.light-up-a-life.org/2025

Thank you to Longdon Walker & Renney Solicitors for supporting our Light Up A Life service this year.

 Celebrate a loved one's life this Christmas.When you make a donation, we will send you a commemorative card with the name of your loved one and a light will shine in St Benedict's Hospice grounds in their memory. Our Light up a Life service will take place on Sunday, 7th December at 3pm.The se...

30/11/2025

So many bargains to be had. Decorations, Christmas Jumpers, Toys and loads of ideas for your Secret Santa gifts! 🎅🏻
Also our Christmas cards, Calendars and Diaries.

Pop in to one of our Charity shops, pick up a bargain and support the Hospice.

30/11/2025

🏃‍♀️Join for the epic great north run🏃‍♂️

You still have time to pull on those running shoes and take part in the ever popular GNR 2026.

The atmospheric route starts in Newcastle city centre, with runners crossing the famous Tyne Bridge before heading through Gateshead and to the finish line in South Shields. 🤩

We still have places available and all we ask is you commit to raising £300 for the hospice.

Click the following link to secure your place today 👉https://stbenedictshospice.beaconforms.com/form/bc69e50f

29/11/2025

🎅The count down is on🎅

Only 12 days to go!

This December we are asking you to dig out your best Christmas Jumpers and support St Benedict’s Hospice.

It’s a really simple, fun way to support your local hospice.💙💛

🌟Pick a date: While many will celebrate Christmas Jumper Day on 11th December, you can choose a date that works best for you.
🌟Use the link below to donate a suggested contribution of £2 or more.
https://conta.cc/4hTcnu8
🌟Wear your jumper: whether you are at work, school or at home.
🌟Make a difference: Every penny raised will help us to continue to provide free care, advice and support for patients, and their families, in our local community.
🌟Contact our fundraising team on 0191 5128436 or at fundraising@stbenedicts.co.uk for more information and request a poster to help you get everyone involved! ☺️

28/11/2025

You'll will find the St Benedict's team at two events this weekend on Saturday 29th November 2025.

🌟Seventeen Nineteen Christmas fair, Church Street East, Hendon, SR1 2BB from 11.00 am until 4.00 pm

🌟St John's Church, Ashbrooke Road, SR2 7HQ from 10.00 am until 1.00 pm.

We will have a selection of our Christmas cards, calendars and diaries along with our handmade crafts 😊

We hope to see you there! 💛💙