Rowcroft Hospice

The Big Tackle 2025 certainly reached new heights this year with over 1,150 participants - all thanks to our amazing community 💜 Who’s excited for next year? 🚶‍♂️🍺🏉 We’ve already pre-booked the sunshine ☀️, and you can now register your interest for 2026. Run, don’t walk! 😃 (Link in our bio). A huge thank you to @tdfilmphoto for this incredible footage - we love it 🥰

The UK Dementia and Palliative Care Conference 2025

Following the sell-out success of our first-ever UK Dementia and Palliative Care Conference in 2024, please join us at this year's event. You can expect a full day of interactive workshops, networking opportunities, live Q&A sessions, an engaging panel discussion, and insights from national and international guest speakers. With dementia remaining the leading cause of death in the UK, this conference is more important than ever—bringing together professionals, carers, and those affected to drive change and improve care. 📅 Date: Tuesday, 25 March 2025 📍 Location: Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre, Devon 🎫 Ticket prices: ✨ Standard: £199 (inc. VAT, buffet lunch & refreshments) ✨ Early bird 20% discount: £159.20 (inc. VAT, buffet lunch & refreshments) This is a must-attend event for anyone involved in dementia and palliative care. Find out more & book your tickets here: https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/dementia

The Big Tackle 2025

POV: You grab your pals and walk The Big Tackle to support Rowcroft Hospice 😆 📅 Saturday 15 March 🥾 Eight-mile sponsored walk 🍺 FREE pint and pasty 🏉 The screening of the Six Nations Rugby – England V Wales Whether you’re walking for fun or in memory of a loved one, it’s your chance to make a difference for patients and families facing life-limiting illnesses across South Devon 💜 Sign up today using our Final Whistle Deal to grab your tickets at £22 per adult / £16 per child 👉 http://thebigtackle.org.uk/ Hurry – ticket prices increase after 16 February! ⏳

Today, we were treated to a magical performance by our wonderful community choir 🎶✨ Thank you for bringing some Christmas comfort and joy to our patients, families, and our team - helping us make every day the best day possible 💜🎄

Christmas Tree delivery! 🎄

Today, we had a very special delivery of Christmas trees! 🎄✨ A heartfelt thank you to Orestone Wealth Management, Spirent, MJ Health Recruitment, Facilitate Change LTD and Brothwell Irvine Ltd for kindly donating a total of £2,500 to fund our vital end-of-life care for patients and their families. By sponsoring Christmas trees to light up our Inpatient Unit, these companies are spreading festive magic – even rolling up their sleeves to decorate their trees and join in the festive fun! ⭐ Adrian Howard, Managing Director of Orestone Wealth Management, says: “Sponsoring a Christmas tree is our way of giving back and supporting the vital work Rowcroft does. We are delighted to help create a warm, festive atmosphere for patients and their loved ones – a place where families can share precious moments together during the festive season. It’s a privilege to give back in this meaningful way.” Thanks to your kindness, these trees will bring warmth, joy, and comfort to our patients and their families over the festive season 💜 Hear from Orestone Wealth Management about their festive contributions and what this support means for Rowcroft Hospice 👉 https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/blog/christmas-trees-and-community-spirit-at-rowcroft-hospice/

#ThrowbackThursday | The Big Tackle

⏪ #ThrowbackThursday to this year’s Big Tackle! 🍊 HALF-TIME OFFER - Sign up before 19 January for a bargain ticket price of £18 per adult / £12 per child AND receive a free t-shirt! Get ahead of the game for The Big Tackle 2025 by signing up today 👉 http://thebigtackle.org.uk/ 📅 Saturday 15 March 2025 🥾 8-mile sponsored walk 🍺 FREE pint and pasty 🏉 LIVE screening of the Six-Nations Rugby

National Grief Awareness Week

With this week marking national #GriefAwarenessWeek, twin brothers Jake and Ben reflect on the recent loss of their beloved dad (Torquay United AFC legend Paul Holmes) and the importance of talking about feelings of grief. “Men often struggle to confront their grief,” says Ben, “but I’ve realised that half the battle is talking about it. It’s so important to speak up. We’ve been lucky to have each other to lean on, and that’s helped us keep going. Hiding your feelings is the worst thing you can do.” Ben and Jake will be joining The Big Tackle 2025 in memory of their dad and as a way to raise vital funds for the hospice. “Taking part in The Big Tackle will be a way of celebrating Dad’s life while ensuring other families receive the care we did,” said Jake. Read the full news article here 👉 https://rowcrofthospice.org.uk/in-grief-awareness-week-sons-of-football-legend-paul-holmes-share-story-of-loss/

Now, more than ever, every act of kindness counts ✨ This #GivingTuesday, we’re asking YOU to make a real difference 🙌 There are so many ways you can support Rowcroft. Watch this short video to find out how you can get involved. Together, we can make every day the best it can be for patients and their families living with life-limiting illnesses in South Devon 💜