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17/04/2026

Open Gardens is back… and this one’s a little different 👀

For the first time ever, Babbacombe Model Village is opening its gates as part of the event 🌿

Miniature villages. Waterfalls. Tiny details everywhere you look.

📅 9 & 10 May
🕙 10am to 3pm

Even better, 50% of full ticket sales will be donated to support Rowcroft 💛

So your visit doesn’t just feel good… it does good too.

Tag someone you’d take with you 👇

16/04/2026

Make a real difference to local patients and families by joining our warm and supportive team at Rowcroft Hospice 💜

We’re currently recruiting for:

✨ Online Sales Assistant
✨ Human Resources Business Partner
✨ Patient Services Cook
✨ Ella’s Catering Assistant/Cook

If you’re looking for a role with purpose, where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply here:
https://rowcroftcareers.tribepad-gro.com/v2/job/search/

15/04/2026

Today, hospices from across the UK are coming together in Westminster as Hospice UK leads a Day of Action calling for fair and sustainable funding for hospice care.

Across the country, nearly six in ten hospices have either made cuts to frontline services or are considering doing so this year. As a result, some people who need specialist palliative and end-of-life care simply can’t access it. It’s a stark reminder of how urgently hospice care needs proper support and funding.

“Hospices provide compassionate, specialist care for people and families when they need it most,” says Rowcroft’s CEO Mark Hawkins. “But without fair funding, this vital care is under real threat.

“While Rowcroft hasn’t yet had to make cuts to services, hospices like ours rely heavily on the generosity of our local community to keep services running. The government currently provides just 24% of our £11 million annual running costs, meaning the majority of our funding must be raised through donations, fundraising and support from local people.

“We’d like to say a heartfelt thank you to our community for continuing to support us, and to everyone who has already written to their MP asking them to push for sustainable funding for hospice care. Your voices are helping to ensure that patients, families and hospice teams are heard in parliament - and we hope this leads to meaningful action from government.”

14/04/2026

Leave a lasting legacy and enrich the last moments of someone’s life 💜

Rowcroft’s Make a Will Week returns from 11 – 15 May 2026, giving you the opportunity to write or update your Will while supporting your local hospice ✍️

For one week only, participating local solicitors will waive their entire fee, generously donating it to Rowcroft instead.

By taking part, you’ll not only secure your future, but you’ll be making a meaningful difference to around 2,500 patients and their loved ones across South Devon ✨

No matter the size, a gift in your Will ensures future generations receive our expert care when it matters most. To get involved, visit 👉 www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk/willweek

13/04/2026

Your support makes a real difference 💜

Here’s just a few of the ways your donation could help…

✨£10 could help a Rowcroft nurse travel to visit patients at home across South Devon
✨£17 could provide a complementary therapy session, helping a patient relax and ease tension
✨£28 could fund an hour of specialist care for a patient with complex needs
✨£40 could provide a new uniform for a Rowcroft nurse

Every pound helps us support local people and their families when it matters most.

Thank you for helping us make every moment count.

12/04/2026

Wishing the very best of luck to everyone taking part in the London Landmarks Half Marathon today💛

If you’re feeling inspired, why not take on your own challenge closer to home? We have a limited number of FREE charity places available for the Torbay Half Marathon & 10k this September.

👉 Join Team Rowcroft today: https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/events/torbay-half-marathon/

11/04/2026

Thinking about fundraising for Rowcroft, or already signed up for an event? 💜

Here are a few simple ways to make your fundraising go even further…

✔️ Add Gift Aid to boost donations
🌐 Set up a JustGiving page
📣 Share your story, and why you’re fundraising
🏢 Ask your workplace about matched giving
🛍️ Raise money while you shop in Rowcroft’s online stores

Every little bit adds up and helps us support local patients and their families.

Find more tips and ideas: https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/get-involved/fundraising/maximise-your-support/

10/04/2026

Music can bring comfort, creativity and connection 💜

This Music Therapy Week, the Goss family have kindly offered to share their story.

Richard Goss, 66, a mechanical design engineer from Totnes, was living with a brain tumour and receiving palliative care from the hospice. He had been attending music therapy sessions at Rowcroft since December 2025 with hospice Music Therapist David Holmes.

The sessions became a meaningful shared experience for Richard and his wife Lesley and son Oliver, who often joined. While Richard sadly died on 23 March, his family have chosen to share his story in a tribute to him, and to raise awareness of the comfort and connection that music therapy can bring.

The video gives a glimpse of one of their music therapy sessions in action, and the joy and creativity provoked. During Richard’s final weeks, and reflecting on his experience of music therapy, he said:

“It is time away from the other health things I am working through. And we look forward to seeing what we can come up with each session. It’s been emotional for me, but in a very positive way.”

09/04/2026

Make a real difference to local patients and families by joining our warm and supportive team at Rowcroft Hospice 💜

We’re currently recruiting for:

✨ Human Resources Business Partner
✨Events Lead
✨Driver/Logistics Assistant

If you’re looking for a role with purpose, where your work truly matters, we’d love to hear from you.

Find out more and apply here:
https://rowcroftcareers.tribepad-gro.com/v2/job/search/

07/04/2026

Could you give a little time to support your local hospice? 💜

Our volunteers are a vital part of Rowcroft, helping us care for patients and families across South Devon.

Whether you’re looking to meet new people, learn new skills or give something back, there are so many ways to get involved.

With flexible opportunities and a welcoming team, volunteering can be incredibly rewarding.

Find out more and explore current opportunities:
https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/get-involved/volunteers/

06/04/2026

If you could sit on this bench and share a moment with someone you miss, who would it be? 💜

We invite you to make a dedication in memory of someone special as part of our Meadow of Memories celebration. Your seed(s) will flourish and bloom over the coming months, creating a beautiful tribute to your loved one 🌸

Then, on Sunday 5 July, we’ll come together in the peaceful grounds of Rowcroft Hospice to reflect, remember, and honour those we hold in our hearts ✨

To find out more, visit 👉 www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk/meadow

05/04/2026

Wishing you a Happy Easter 🐣💜

Whether you’re spending the day with family, enjoying the fresh spring air, or taking a moment to pause, we hope it brings a little comfort and time together.

Thank you for being part of our community and for helping us support local patients and families when it matters most.

Address

Ella's Gardens, Avenue Road
Torquay
TQ25LS

Telephone

+441803210800

Website

http://www.rowcrofthospice.org.uk/

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