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St Oswald’s Hospice announces latest Wild in Art sculpture trail for Newcastle in 2023

We are delighted to announce Graeme Jones, Newcastle United Assistant Coach, as our official charity Ambassador.

As it’s Dying Matters Week we wanted to share an insight in to the care and services we provide at St Oswald’s Hospice. Although we offer much more than end of life care, supporting people to prepare for the end of their lives is a really important part of what we do.

Did you know that at St Oswald’s Hospice we have over 30 gardens and outdoor spaces? Every one of these are cared for and maintained by our wonderful team of volunteer gardeners.

Supporter Tricia scoops the £1000 winning Lottery prize starting the weekend off in style.

This week we’re introducing you to the wonderful Tilly (6) and Winnie (3), who are both rescue whippet crosses. The pawsome pair belong to Amanda Hall from our Purchasing Team who has worked at the Hospice for nearly 35 years!

We’re delighted to have been awarded not one, but two, awards last night at the Newcastle City Council Lord Mayor’s Design Awards 2021

Megan Killington’s daughter Sophia, aged 6, was born with three conditions relating to brain formation and development plus many other complexities. This means that Sophia needs round the clock care. Because Sophia needs such specialist medical care and support, mum Megan is also her full time carer.

We are excited to share the opening of EB Bridal in Alnwick - Northumberland’s new bridal party specialist.

St Oswald’s Hospice Therapy Dogs Harley (7), Dotty (8) and Dasha (17 months) recently took part in the world’s largest dog show – Crufts - and St Oswald’s Hospice staff, volunteers, patients and families couldn’t be prouder of how they did!

Leaving a gift to charity in a Will is a special way that people can continue to support their favourite cause long after they have gone. One very special lady did just that, and the difference it made is hard to put into words.