22 April 2024 Global travels talk delights audience as Derek and Ann raise hundreds of pounds Derek and Ann's talk raised money for three good causes Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn The Hospice supporters have visited dozens of countries We think the world of Derek and Ann – and it’s not hard to see why. The couple have spent years travelling the globe, and delivered a talk in Colwall all about their adventures, raising almost £1,000 for us. “My mother died at St Michael’s on Christmas Day 1999. It’s always been a charity we like to su ..read more

22 April 2024 Showing perennial support: Why Lyonshall Nurseries loves supporting our Plant Fair Nursery boss saw love for St Michael's grow after witnessing "compassionate" Hospice care Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn Nursery boss saw love for St Michael’s grow after witnessing “compassionate” Hospice care Lyonshall Nurseries have backed our Plant Fair for the last five years, and their perennial support for St Michael’s continues to bloom. The Nurseries boss, Simon Thomas, has a close connection to St Michael’s, and says it means a l ..read more

17 April 2024 Hospice Lottery winner, 98: "I've always supported St Michael's, and I won't stop now" Dorothy Johnson's daughter died at St Michael's 20 years ago Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn A mother whose daughter died at St Michael’s 20 years ago says she will never forget the kindness shown to her family by the charity. Dorothy Johnson’s daughter, Helen, died from brain cancer in 2004 aged just 46. Each year, Dorothy makes several donations to St Michael’s, as well as being a regular St Michael’s Hospice Lottery player, and says ..read more

15 April 2024 Raised planters proving popular with our patients Raised planters part of our wider therapeutic horticulture offering Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn Raised planters are part of our wider therapeutic horticulture offering Our raised planters are proving so popular, particularly now the weather is improving enough to be out in the garden. It’s so important to us that our patients continue doing the things they love, and for many, that is pottering outdoors. It’s thanks to you and your continued support that this can happen ..read more

11 April 2024 An appetite for success: Tyrrells staff spend a day volunteering at St Michael's Staff from the snack giant sort books at our Whitestone site Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn Staff from the snack giant sort books at our Whitestone site Staff from Herefordshire-based snack giant Tyrrells showed they have a taste for volunteering by helping at our Whitestone site. They sorted books and turned their hand to painting during their day at our exciting new retail venue, set to open next month. Thank you Paul, Sian and Michelle ..read more

11 April 2024 From Hay to Hereford: Sue and Bonnie's walk for St Michael's Sue and Bonnie make great strides for their Hospice Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn Sue and Bonnie make great strides for their Hospice Close friends Sue and Bonnie have raised over £3,000 for us following a walk from Hay-on-Wye to Hereford. Sue’s dad has been receiving care from St Michael’s, so the pair donned their wellies and walked 20 miles to show their support. They were given a hero’s welcome when they returned to Henffordd Gardens off Edgar Street, wher ..read more

9 April 2024 We love shopping sustainably at St Michael's Folly Lane shop praised by Hereford students Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn Students praise sustainability at St Michael’s Hospice shop Our shops attract a wide range of customers, all searching for a bargain and eager to support St Michael’s. Yet a growing number of young adults are being drawn to our stores for a different reason – to reduce their environmental impact. As Herefordshire’s largest recycler, we take our commitment to sustainability seriously. We caught up with f ..read more

5 April 2024 St Michael’s Hospice Hay-on-Wye Shop Opens St Michael's Hospice Opens New Boutique Shop in Hay-on-Wye Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn St Michael’s have opened their newest boutique shop in Hay-on-Wye. On Friday (5th April), we welcomed visitors to the opening of our new charity shop in picturesque Hay-on-Wye. Conveniently located at The Craft Centre, next to the Oxford Street Car Park, this shop is filled with a great range of pre-loved items, including clothing, books, craft items, and homeware. Enthusiastic volunteers, s ..read more

4 April 2024 Prime Minister describes St Michael's fundraiser as "an inspiration to us all" St Michael's supporter Mike Pullin honoured by the Prime Minister Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn Mike Pullin received the Points of Light award following a letter from Rishi Sunak One of our longest-serving fundraisers has been praised for his incredible volunteering by the Prime Minister. Rishi Sunak described 87-year-old Mike Pullin as “an inspiration to us all” in a letter awarding the Hospice Angels founder with a Points of Light gong. Star ..read more

22 March 2024 Pottering in the garden made possible thanks to supporters like Hellens Garden Festival Beautiful raised planters have been installed for our patients Share: Social share link Twitter Social share link Facebook Social share link LinkedIn It’s important to us that patients continue to do the things they love while at St Michael’s. Many enjoy pottering in the garden but fear they will miss out on their favourite hobby during their stay. Now, thanks to the installation of wheelchair-friendly raised planters, patients can indulge their green-fingered passion just a stone’s throw ..read more