30 in 30 for St Michaels Hospice this June

St Michael’s Hospice is inviting supporters to challenge themselves in June by completing 30 activities in 30 days to help raise vital funds – and you’ll receive a special 30 in 30 medal for your efforts too.  A hospice spokesman says: “You could read 30 books in a month, scoot around the park 30 times, bake 30 cakes for […]

Have you made your will?

Make a Will month in June is a simple way to make your will while supporting St Michael’s Hospice. Have your Will written for free (basic Will writing only, prices for more complex Will available on discussion), and you will be invited to make a voluntary donation to St Michael’s Hospice. Appointments will be taking […]

St Michael’s Hospice recruiting Registered Nurses

St Michael’s Hospice has opportunities for registered nurses to pursue a career in palliative care across a variety of ‘challenging and fulfilling roles’ in its in-patient unit, community service and telephone support and advice line. The team provide skilled hands-on nursing care, palliative care assessment, as well as advice and compassionate support ensuring the holistic […]

Big Local projects reveal lack of Wi-Fi, devices and skills in North East Hastings

This year’s annual general meeting for Big Local North-East Hastings was held online but in spite of the pandemic, the resident-led partnership which decides how £1 million of lottery money is spent in the area, continues to meet and allocate grants. Much of the AGM was dedicated to hearing about the support for residents during […]

Being part of an ‘exciting future’ new Chairman takes over at hospice

St Michael’s Hospice has a new Chairman and that’s Susan Munroe who brings a wealth of experience as a nurse, in palliative care at a national level and as a senior leader in several charities. Susan first trained as a nurse and worked for a number of years in elderly medicine. She ran a Marie […]

Nimble fingered Georgie’s lockdown knitting raises funds for hospice

Keeping busy during lockdown has seen Georgie Farrow knit 60 scarves and she’s given the money raised from their sale to St Michaels Hospice. Georgie’s daughter, Lindy, said: “My mum is 85 and lives in Bexhill on Sea. She’s originally from Hastings, as was my dad, who sadly died in 2010. During lockdown mum has […]

Westfield Lights on hold but Reindeer Run is new fun way to raise hospice funds

Every year St Michael’s Hospice is bowled over by the kindness and support shown to them from the community of Westfield, who work tirelessly to put on a fantastic display of Christmas lights for local people to enjoy in the run up to Christmas. As a result of this year’s Covid restrictions the organisers of […]

St Michael’s Hospice will have a new face heading its Board of Trustees

St Michael’s Hospice has announced the appointment of its new Chair of Trustees, Susan Munroe, who will replace the outgoing Chair Irene Dibben when she stands down later this year.  The Chair, and the Board, hold the Chief Executive to account for the Hospice’s purpose, values and strategic priorities. The Chair will also provide collaborative leadership […]