General News

Hitting the right note at St Oswald's

May 16, 2008
Staff, patients and volunteers recently welcomed Aled Jones and his ‘Songs of Praise’ film crew into St Oswald’s Hospice, Gosforth. The show, focusing on Northumberland, will be...

Michael Owen kicks off the new look Children's Hospices UK

May 9, 2008
  Michael Owen at St Oswald's England striker, Michael Owen, kicked off the new name and identity for a leading children’s hospice charity whilst visiting children and young...

St Oswald's score a visit from Michael Owen

May 1, 2008
Michael with Edward Common England striker and Newcastle United skipper, Michael Owen, took time out earlier this week to surprise young fans at local children’s hospice, St...

Make volunteering your cup of tea!

Apr 24, 2008
St Oswald’s Hospice are looking for enthusiastic volunteers to help out in their coffee shop located in Newcastle and Gosforth Magistrates Court. Volunteers are needed to join their...

Make a Will, make a lasting difference

Apr 10, 2008
Throughout the month of April, you can make or update a simple Will at a specially reduced rate, and every penny you pay will be donated to St Oswald’s Hospice. Many local solicitors firms...

St Oswald's Star of the Stage!

Apr 10, 2008
Andrew & The Witches The West End Operatic Society are supporting St Oswald’s through their latest production, ‘The Witches of Eastwick’. ‘The Witches of...

Emmerdale star supports St Oswald's 'Little Things'

Mar 25, 2008
  Charlie Hardwick TV’s award winning soap star, actress Charlie Hardwick, has recently shown her support for St Oswald’s Hospice ‘Little Things’ campaign. ...

Raise a glass to help North East children's charity

Mar 25, 2008
Italyabroad.com has announced its new fundraising initiative which will benefit St Oswald’s Children’s Service. For every ‘St Oswald’s’ case of wine sold,...

'Rocketfest' rocks on to support local hospice

Mar 4, 2008
Local man, Jeff Grant, is once again leading a weekend of rock music, with all proceeds to be donated to St Oswalds Hospice. ‘Rocketfest 4’ will take place at The George...

Caring for a couple

Feb 25, 2008
   Regular Giving St Oswald’s Hospice, based in Gosforth have just launched their first ever regular giving campaign – encouraging local people to give £2 a month to...

A big difference for Bill

Feb 21, 2008
 Bill at Day Hospice St Oswald’s Hospice, based in Gosforth have just launched their first ever regular giving campaign – encouraging local people to give £2 a month to...

Celebrity Support for Andrew's Auction

Feb 19, 2008
 The Ellwood's with Peter and Bev Jenni and Billy Ellwood, from Consett, County Durham, have organised an auction in aid of St Oswald’s Children’s Service, where their son,...

Little things make a big difference

Feb 19, 2008
 L to R: Carole, James, Lee & Andrew St Oswald’s Hospice have launched their first ever regular giving campaign with the help of local families who have experienced their care....

Little things made a big difference to Luke

Feb 19, 2008
 Lynne & Luke in Florida St Oswald’s Hospice, based in Gosforth have just launched their first ever regular giving campaign – encouraging local people to give £2.00...

Give us a try...

Jan 30, 2008
A pampering massage Tips on diet and nutrition, an array of complementary therapies and even a spot of pampering, are all on offer at St Oswald’s Hospice over the next couple of months....

Around the world...In ten years!

Jan 22, 2008
George Catnach George Catnach, aged 75, from Brunton Park, has just notched up his ten year anniversary as a volunteer driver at St Oswald’s. During that time George has carried...

St Oswald's January 2008 Newsletter - Hot off the press!

Jan 9, 2008
In our January issue, you can find out about what's planned for 2008 and what we achieved last year, meet some of our staff and volunteers and learn what's going on in the world of...

Cycling Success

Jan 7, 2008
Ray dressed as Jiggy St Oswald’s Hospice mascot, Jiggy, recently helped supporter, Ray Luckett, 65, from Blyth, to win first prize in the best fancy dress section of the Barnesbury...

St Oswald's October Newsletter - Hot off the press!

Oct 3, 2007
In this issue, you can find out about our Light up a Life Campaign, meet some of our patients and volunteers and learn what's going on in the world of Fundraising. Don't forget to also...

St Oswald's July Newsletter

Jul 16, 2007
In this issue, you can learn more about our planned Day Services extension, for which we received £498,455 of Department of Health national funding. There’s also information about our...