Rowans Hospice

08/12/2025

We would like to say a big thank you to The James Cowper Kreston Foundation for awarding the Hospice a grant of £2,930 to purchase an OSKA mattress for the In-patient Unit.

OSKA mattresses help to reduce pressure build-up, supporting the prevention and healing of painful pressure ulcers, as well as enhancing comfort by minimising repositioning, all which supports Rowans Hospice’s compassionate, high-quality care.

Thank you, The James Cowper Kreston Foundation 💚

There are many ways to support Rowans Hospice via any Trust and Foundations you may have connections with, including general running costs, as well as specific services, projects and equipment, on a one-off or multi-year basis. If you would like to know more, please do get in touch with our Grants & Philanthropy Manager via email: Rebecca.barr@rowanshospice.co.uk.

07/12/2025

✨ Gift a Cuddle This Christmas

At Rowans Hospice, we see every day how powerful a simple cuddle can be, the warmth, comfort, and closeness it brings in the most difficult of times.

A cuddle bed allows patients and their loved ones to lie side by side, hold hands, and share precious moments that might otherwise be impossible.

This Christmas, we are asking for your help to make sure every family has the chance for a final cuddle. With only three cuddle beds for sixteen rooms, we dream of a time when no one has to say goodbye from a distance.

Your donation could help us bring families closer, turning a lonely night into a moment of love and comfort.

Donate via our website - https://buff.ly/TSHaD6F

06/12/2025

🎄 Have you already brought the festive sparkle of a real Christmas tree into your home this year? 🎄

When the time comes to pack away the decorations, Rowans Hospice is here to make parting with your tree easy, eco-friendly, and completely stress-free. We’re pleased to once again offer our Christmas Tree Collection throughout our local community.

From Thursday 8 to Saturday 10 January 2026, our amazing volunteers will pick up your tree straight from your doorstep and ensure it’s responsibly recycled.

Book your collection here: https://buff.ly/ZN5EJHw
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05/12/2025

We recently had the pleasure of speaking to Andy, who shared his experience of one last cuddle with his wife Paula, thanks to an amazing cuddle bed 💚

By donating today you can help us make this a reality for more families - www.rowanshospice.co.uk/gift-a-cuddle-this-christmas/

A Portsmouth man who lost his wife last year says the hospice's cuddle-bed...

05/12/2025

🌟 Volunteer Appreciation Day 🌟

We would like to take a moment to celebrate our incredible Volunteers and highlight just how much they do to support us. Whether they are working tirelessly at our Events, supporting our Retail Stores, offering their time at the Hospice, or helping within our Living Well Services, we are so grateful for every single person who volunteers with us.

Over the past year, our Volunteers donated 76,393 hours of their time to Rowans Hospice, saving us an incredible £873,939 between April 2024 and April 2025!

To all our amazing Volunteers, thank you. Your time, compassion and dedication mean the world to us. We truly couldn’t do what we do, without you. 💚

04/12/2025

Party in the Clouds 🪩✨

On Saturday, we held our brand-new Party in the Clouds event at the Spinnaker Tower, with our Silent Disco from Bass Entertainment, live music by The Ibiza Band , and views across the South Coast.

We hope everyone had a fantastic evening and enjoyed it as much as we did. It was a truly incredible night for the Hospice, with a brilliant turnout and the event completely selling out with over 300 tickets sold!

Our team would also like to say thank you to everyone that helped making the night so special, including Epic Photobooths, our magicians Magic Steve , Ian Mckeown, everyone who donated raffle prizes to use, Wellington Vale Care Home for supporting with decorations and KINTO for supplying a van to use.

We are so pleased with how the event turned out and would like to say a final huge thank you for supporting us at our Party in the Clouds. 💚

03/12/2025

So far, our wonderful supporters have raised £4,881 towards our Gift a Cuddle Appeal ❤️

Each of these beds costs £15,000. Our dream is for every bedroom at Rowans Hospice to have one.

This Christmas we are asking our wonderful community to help us raise enough funds to add more cuddle beds to our In-patient Unit, so no family has to say goodbye from a distance.

To learn more about the campaign and donate, visit our website - https://buff.ly/T4nTdOx

02/12/2025

At Rowans Hospice, we understand that grief is deeply personal, and everyone experiences it in their own way.

That is why we are proud to offer compassionate, individualised support to adults and children who are navigating the emotional, psychological, and social impact of loss.

Whether you are seeking one-to-one support, group sessions, or simply someone to talk to, our team is here to walk alongside you, at your pace, and in your own time.

To learn more about the bereavement support we offer, please visit: https://buff.ly/S3luEyX

01/12/2025

🎊 We are excited to announce our Rowans Hospice Pre-Loved Kilo Sales are back in 2026!

For brilliant bargains and fantastic finds, pop down to our warehouse in Farlington and explore a wide variety of pre-loved items. From trending clothes to vintage handbags, join us in the new year and see what you can find for just £5 a kilo! 👖

📅 Saturday & Sunday, 24 & 25 January 2026

🕕 10:00am – 4:00pm on Saturday & 10:00am – 12:00pm on Sunday

📍 Rowans Hospice Farlington Warehouse, Unit 6a Marshlands Road, PO6 1ST

🎟️ £2 entry, £5 per Kilo!

New stock is bought out between each time slot, so book your slots in advance to secure your place! https://buff.ly/33EKwCo

30/11/2025

The annual Lake of Lights in-memory event is only two weeks away, and we hope to see you there.

This special night is a time of year to remember those who are no longer with us, and honour their memory by lighting a candle, embracing a moment of quiet reflection, and spending time with those who mean the most.

If you are planning on lighting a candle in memory, you can now order them in advance. When you arrive at the event, you will simply need to head to the Collection Tent and collect your candles ready to place on the lake.

To find out more about the event, or order your candles, visit our website here - https://buff.ly/iUsb1ly

29/11/2025

Take a moment this festive season to remember someone special with Light Up a Life. ⭐

Each year, hospices across the UK come together to honour the memories of loved ones who are no longer with us. At Rowans Hospice, we mark this through our Lake of Lights event, held at Canoe Lake in Southsea on Sunday, 14 December 2025, from 5:00pm.

Whether you join us in person or from afar, you can make a personal dedication for you, on our Light Up a Life Dedication Wall.

If you are able to make a donation alongside your dedication, your support will help us continue providing compassionate care for local families. Every contribution, no matter the size, truly makes a difference.

🌟 Visit our Memory Wall: https://buff.ly/xoOfjWG

28/11/2025

“We sometimes have to push the fold up beds close to the patient’s bed to enable husbands, wives and family to be close to their loved ones” In-patient unit Nurse.

A cuddle bed will change this, as it is a double-sized specialised bed, which allows families to stay close when it matters most. Support our Gift a Cuddle This Christmas Appeal and help us fund cuddle beds for every bedroom at the Hospice.

Donate on our website - https://buff.ly/TSHaD6F