May fundraising spotlight
We are always so grateful to our wonderful supporters who help to raise vital funds for the hospice, helping us to continue to support our patients and their families. This month, we’d like to thank the following people and groups for their generous support: Thanks to everyone who helped us raise nearly £500 by buying […]
Open Garden weekend raises over £2,200
More than 100 visitors enjoyed a rare opportunity to explore our tranquil hospice gardens this weekend, as we held our second Open Garden event. Basking in beautiful May sunshine, guests strolled through the thoughtfully landscaped grounds, took part in fundraising activities, and relaxed with homemade cake and tea. Across the two-day event, over £2,200 was […]
2025 Easter Raffle Winners
We are delighted to announce that the winners of our 2025 Easter Raffle are: First Prize: £300 Ticket No: COB20155 Second Prize: £150 Ticket No: COB55435 Third Prize: £75 Ticket No: COB33935 Cheques are on the way to our winners. Congratulations! Thank […]
April fundraising spotlight
We are always so grateful to our wonderful supporters who help to raise vital funds for the hospice, helping us to continue to support our patients and their families. This month, we’d like to thank the following people and groups for their generous support: Tracy White and her family (pictured), organised a Beetle Drive at […]
This is your life – plan it, enjoy it!
On Thursday, 8 May 2025, the Countess of Brecknock Hospice is hosting a new event, This Is Your Life – Plan It, Enjoy It, as part of Dying Matters Awareness Week. This free information session aims to encourage open conversations about end-of-life planning and inspire people to celebrate life while considering their future wishes. From […]
March fundraising spotlight
We are always so grateful to our wonderful supporters who help to raise vital funds for the hospice, helping us to continue to support our patients and their families. This month, we’d like to thank the following people and groups for their generous support: The Eagle Skittles League, pictured above, who kindly donated £600 from […]
February fundraising spotlight
We are always so grateful to our wonderful supporters who help to raise vital funds for the hospice, helping us to continue to support our patients and their families. This month, we’d like to thank the following people and groups for their generous support: The wonderful residents of Lion Oak Court and Warner Court in […]
This is hospice care
A different kind of care When people hear they need to be admitted to hospice care, they often picture a hospital ward – cold and clinical. But hospice care is something entirely different. It’s about caring for the person, not just their condition, and offering comfort, dignity, and peace during a challenging time. At the […]
Countess of Brecknock Hospice joins national campaign to change perceptions of hospice care
We are proud to be one of over 143 hospices taking part in the “This is Hospice Care” campaign, a national initiative facilitated by Hospice UK. The campaign aims to raise awareness about the vital role hospices play in communities and to shift public perceptions of hospice care. The campaign, launching on the 17 February, […]
January fundraising spotlight
We are always so grateful to our wonderful supporters who help to raise vital funds for the hospice, helping us to continue to support our patients and their families. This month, we’d like to thank the following people and groups for their generous support: The lovely ladies who come to our Christmas Craft Fair with […]
Coins for the Countess: Help the hospice reach one million coins!
We are calling on our local community to support our Coins for the Countess fundraising campaign, with an ambitious goal to collect 600,000 5p coins over the next two years. This milestone will take the total to 1 million coins collected since the campaign first launched in 2020, helping to achieve a financial target of […]
Charity partnership 2024 raises over £4,000 for The Countess of Brecknock Hospice Trust
The Countess of Brecknock Hospice is thrilled to announce that their Charity of the Year partnership with Parker Bullen raised over £4,000. Throughout 2024, the team at Parker Bullen took part in several events and fundraising initiatives, which resulted in raising an impressive £4,422.44 to help with the vital work that the Countess of Brecknock […]
Celebrating an incredible year of fundraising in 2024: thank you to our supporters!
As 2024 draws to a close, we want to take a moment to reflect on the outstanding support our community has shown for the Countess of Brecknock Hospice. A look back at 2024 This year, we introduced some exciting new events and continued with old favourites, all of which were embraced wholeheartedly by our supporters: […]
Loved ones remembered
Over 250 people braved the weather on Thursday 5 December to attend the Countess of Brecknock Hospice annual ‘Light Up a Life’ service at St Mary’s Church in Andover. As part of a service led by Michele Gard, Charity Director, and the Revd Sarah Wehr, the hospice chaplain, candles were lit to remember and celebrate […]
Help us give the gift of comfort this Christmas
This Giving Tuesday, 3 December, we’re calling on our community to help us raise £3,800 in just 24 hours to purchase a brand-new bespoke rise-and-recliner chair for one of our in-patient rooms at the Countess of Brecknock Hospice. These chairs are essential for providing comfort, dignity, and moments of normality to our patients. The chairs […]
2024 Christmas Raffle Winners
We are delighted to announce that the winners of our 2024 Christmas Raffle are: First Prize: Large Christmas Hamper donated by Simply Health Ticket No: (AD276753) 731 Second Prize: Medium Christmas Hamper donated by Simply Health Ticket No: (AD276753) 473 Third Prize: Small Christmas Hamper donated by Simply Health Ticket No: (AD276753) […]
Christmas Craft Market raises over £4,500
The festive season started with a flourish at our Christmas Craft Market on Saturday, 16 November 2024. We’re hailing this year’s event as our best yet, raising an impressive £4,500 so far, with more donations still coming in. The market brought together the local community in a celebration of creativity, generosity, and holiday spirit. Visitors […]
Countess of Brecknock Hospice annual fundraising appeal launches in Andover
We have this week launched our annual fundraising appeal, calling on the community to help support our mission of providing palliative and end of life care to every adult diagnosed with a life limiting illness and their families when and where they need it. Homes around Andover, Ludgershall, Stockbridge, Sutton Scotney, Whitchurch and surrounding areas […]
Whose life will you celebrate with us this Christmas?
As the Christmas season draws near, it’s natural to reflect on the loved ones who are no longer with us. Whether it’s a family member, a dear friend, or a colleague, their absence is felt more keenly during this time of joy and togetherness. That’s why our annual Light Up a Life (LUAL) event is […]
Community unites to honour loved ones with Yellow Ribbon dedications this September
This September, we invited local residents to come together in remembrance of their loved ones through our first Tie a Yellow Ribbon campaign. Participants were able to dedicate a ribbon in memory of a loved one, and the ribbons were proudly displayed in the hospice’s front garden throughout the month. All dedications were included in […]
New Free Will Scheme launched
We are pleased to announce that, in collaboration with Parker Bullen LLP who have made us their Charity of the Year 2024, we will be launching a Free Will Scheme from the 1 October 2024. With the launch of this new Scheme, we are encouraging local people to make or amend their Will for free. […]
Hospice to tie a yellow ribbon this September
The Countess of Brecknock Hospice Trust is delighted to launch their new "Tie a Yellow Ribbon" campaign this September. This special initiative offers a heartfelt way for the community to honour and remember those who are dearly missed, while supporting the essential care provided by the hospice. Participants are invited to dedicate yellow ribbons in […]
Ready, steady, glow!
Ready, Steady, Glow! On Saturday, 22 June, nearly 160 enthusiastic walkers lit up the night for the hospice on our 10@10 Late Night Walk, our biggest fundraiser of the year. This unique event, starting at 10pm and offering participants the opportunity to walk either five or ten miles around Andover, brought together individuals, teams, and […]
CARERS WEEK 2024: Recognising the unsung heroes
A diagnosis of a life-limiting illness can be devastating for the individual affected, but it can also dramatically impact those around them. Family members can find themselves thrust into an unpaid caring role, which, while immensely rewarding, can also bring additional challenges during an already difficult time. Nearly 6 million people across the UK care, […]
Volunteering: a win win for us and our volunteers
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Volunteers’ Week, a celebration of the remarkable contributions of volunteers across the UK. Here we reflect on how volunteering positively impacts both us and the individuals that volunteer for us. We couldn’t do it without you For charities like ourselves, volunteers are invaluable. They bring diverse skills, fresh […]
New free grief support to launch in Andover
Countess of Brecknock Hospice and Sue Ryder work together to give free grief support in Andover Bereaved Andover residents will soon be able to access free, informal bereavement support, when the Countess of Brecknock Hospice (COBH) opens its doors next month to host the town’s first Grief Kind Space in association with national bereavement charity, […]
First ever Open Garden event raises over £2,500
Over 100 visitors got the chance to visit our gardens for the first time this weekend. Despite the weather, visitors strolled through the hospice’s beautifully landscaped gardens, enjoying an afternoon filled with activities and the opportunity to support a great cause. Over the two days, we raised an impressive £2,600 through ticket sales, plant and […]
Steve’s Story
The 10@10 Late Night Walk 2023 starts tomorrow with more than 170 people walking to raise vital funds for the Countess of Brecknock Hospice. We spoke with one of our patients, Steve, about the walk and he soon joined the excitement, posing for a photograph with some of the staff, holding the 10@10 t-shirt and […]
Hospice on BBC South Today
CoBH opened it’s doors to BBC South reporter Briony Leyland. Here is her report and accompanying article. Watch Briony’s report here. Our lovely patient, Gerry who is shown in the report, very sadly died at the weekend. We are so grateful to his family that we can share his story with you. ‘We all die […]
2023 Easter Raffle Winners
We are delighted to announce that the winners of our 2023 Easter Raffle are: First Prize: £500 Ticket No: COB12178 (Graham) Second Prize: £300 Ticket No: COB01868 (Dredge) Third Prize: £150 Ticket No: COB08262 (Winter) Cheques are on the […]
Hop for the Hospice
Hop for the Hospice Take the Hop for the Hospice challenge. Check out our videos online: Clinical Team Community Team Admin Team Charity Team 1 Charity Team 2 For a text donation of just £3 – you can join in today. Hop on your own, as a couple, as […]
CHRISTMAS MARKET RAFFLE WINNERS 2022
Thank you to everyone who came to our Christmas Market on Saturday 19th November and to all those kind businesses and people who donated raffle prizes. The winners are: ALL TICKETS WERE BLUE WINNING TICKET NUMBER 1ST ELECTRIC FIRE DONATED BY THE FIREPLACE WAREHOUSE ANDOVER 76 2ND HAND SEWN ADVENT CALENDAR FILLED WITH CHOCOLATES […]
In a good place – Let’s talk about it
Dying Matters Awareness Week, 2-6 May, is our chance to get our community talking about dying and grief. We want everyone to be #InAGoodPlace when they die – physically, emotionally, financially, spiritually, and crucially, with the right care and support. Right now, we know that people are dying without the support they need. Since the […]
Christmas Shopping Event and Raffle Winners
We’d like to say a HUGE thank you to Father Christmas and everyone who supported our Christmas Shopping event on Saturday 20th November. We raised a wonderful £1,558.10 and know there are some more donations to come. Thank you so much. Congratulations to our Raffle Winners: 1st Prize – Large Hamper: Pink Ticket 64, […]
Craft Stalls Wanted – CoBH Christmas Shopping Event 2021
We are holding a Christmas Shopping Event on Saturday 20 November from 10am – 4.00pm to sell our Christmas Cards and retail gift range. We will also have a raffle, a cake stall and will sell refreshments. The event will be held in the Hospice on the Mezzanine and Day Centre Lounge. Local crafters and […]
Loved ones remembered
Almost 200 people braved the weather on Sunday 10th December to attend our annual ‘Light Up a Life’ service. The outdoor service was led by Reverend Jill Bentall, Test Valley Brass and the Andover Spotlight Singers. Attendees also watched 5,000 bulbs light up the hospice Christmas tree to remember and celebrate the lives of loved […]
Thank you
A big thank you to our fundraisers and supporters: The Glitz and Glamour Ball Huge thanks to Angie Budd, family and friends for organising the Glitz and Glamour Ball in aid of CBH. They raised a magnificent £2,647.39 for our new building appeal. It was great to see you on Friday and receive your cheque. […]
Welcome to the team
Our new Head of Community Fundraising, Michele Gard started at the beginning of September. Originally from Devon, Michele has a background in finance, administration and marketing. With almost 20 years of fundraising experience in children’s charities and the environmental sector, she began her fundraising career in1999 working as a Community Appeals Manager for the NSPCC. In […]
£4.2 million Appeal Launched to Extend The Countess of Brecknock Hospice
APPEAL UPDATE: Thanks to the dedication and tenacity of our Chairman, Dame Mary Fagan, her team and the generosity of donors and supporters, we have raised an amazing £3.6 million leaving £600,000 to reach our target. We need your help to reach our target and ensure the future of outstanding hospice care for our local […]
Hospice Stars are recognised
The fantastic work being done every day by the team at Countess of Brecknock Hospice has been recognised with a special award from the University of Winchester. Sarah McGaughey, clinical matron at the Hospice, attended a graduation ceremony at Winchester Cathedral to receive her University of Winchester Community Star Award. Sarah said: “I was absolutely delighted […]
The T-Shirts have Arrived!
If you have registered for our 10 @ 10 Walk you can pick up your T-Shirt from the Hospice Reception Monday to Friday any time between 9.30am and 4.30pm. Thanks to Stitch-a-Logo who have not only produced our T-shirts every year but this year they have proudly supported our Hospice Walk by sponsoring the T-shirts. […]
Jodie Jumps for The Hospice
I had a wonderful time on the day and the sun shone brightly. Family and friends gathered around to watch my fourth skydive and it was exhilarating. I think my Nanny would have been super proud of me and I raised a total of £530!
Brom’s Benches
Thank you so much to the team @bromsforeveryoung for donating such lovely benches to us in memory of Matt Plume, they will be well used. What an amazing achievement of cycling, walking and swimming 155 miles! Also a huge thanks for the many bottles of wine for the staff #kneesup #happyhour#bromsforeveryoung 🍾
Calling all Marshalls!
We are looking for Marshalls to help on our 10@10 late night walk 17th June 9.30pm till 2am. Please contact us if your able to help info@countessofbrecknockhospice.co.uk or 01264359789. Thank you.
Susan Cockcroft Ladies Memorial Darts Match
Well done to everyone who took part & supported the hospice at the Susan Cockcroft ladies memorial darts match. £330 was raised.
Become A Friend of the Countess of Brecknock Hospice
An annual contribution of just £10.00 would greatly help towards the charity’s on-going commitments to fund the various services now offered. All details sent by email: Advanced notice of events Hospice news Any special offers A welcome when you visit Yearly tea party to meet other friends of the Hospice Please download the application form
Countess of Brecknock on Twitter
The Hospice is now on Twitter to follow us go to https://twitter.com/AndoverHospice and use #countessofbrecknockhospice
Spring Newsletter 2017
The Spring Newsletter 2017 from The Countess of Brecknock Hospice including information about the £6M appeal for the Hospice Extension, Fund raising round up, Day Care Patients and Events – click here to download
Weyhill Car Boot
Weyhill Car Boot, Weyhill Roundabout, SP11 8EA Every Sunday from 2 April to 1 October 2017 Cars & Vans – £5.00 (50p of sellers entrance fee goes to the Countess of Brecknock Hospice) Free entrance to Pedestrian and Free Car Parking Sellers from 9am Buyers from 10am Info: 07808 812711
Spring Newsletter 2016
The Spring Newsletter 2016 from The Countess of Brecknock Hospice click here to download
Spring Newsletter 2015
The Spring Newsletter 2015 from The Countess of Brecknock Hospice click here to download
Pride of Andover Award
Julie Mundy nominated the nurses in recognition and appreciation of the care her late husband Lee received from the Hospice at Home Team during the period that the Hospice was closed for refurbishment acheter viagra france belgique. A quotation from The Pride of Andover web-page reads “The Countess of Brecknock team’s care and support for […]
Patients place Hampshire Hospitals in top 20% for cancer care for the second year
Results from the recent National Cancer Patient Experience Survey place Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in the top 20 per cent of trusts in England for providing excellent care for cancer patients for the second year. 91 per cent of patients surveyed rated the overall care they received as excellent or very good. 654 patients […]
Magnificent eight – volunteers bring trolley service back to Andover’s hospital and hospice
<img class=" size-full wp-image-191 alignright" src="http://www.countessofbrecknockhospice.co viagra comparatif.uk/web/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/andover-trolley-service.jpg” alt=”andover-trolley-service” width=”212″ height=”142″ />The Friends of Andover trolley service which once brought snacks, newspapers and other items to patients in Andover War Memorial Hospital and The Countess Of Brecknock Hospice has returned, thanks to a new team of eight ladies who have volunteered to revive the service. […]
Spring Newsletter 2014
The Spring Newsletter 2014 from The Countess of Brecknock Hospice click here to download
Autumn Newsletter 2013
The Autumn Newsletter 2013 from The Countess of Brecknock Hospice click here to download
Andover’s Countess of Brecknock Hospice receives share of grants to improve hospice facilities
The Countess of Brecknock Hospice in Andover is to receive £509,463 from the Department of Health as part of the Capital Grant Scheme in which hospices across England have been awarded £60m to improve end of life care. Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust, which runs Countess of Brecknock Hospice, Andover War Memorial Hospital, Basingstoke and […]
Spring Newsletter 2013
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Autumn Newsletter 2012
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Spring Newsletter 2012
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