Summer 2018 Newsletter

Paul Paddles to raise awareness and funds

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reviously a patient of Acute Surgical Ward 16, Paul Jenkins aims to raise £5,000 for this ward and staff that helped him through his treatment for cancer.

Paul is planning on doing all sorts of fundraising activities that will include his sea kayak both on and off the water.

If you are able to help him reach his target, please donate now through his JustGiving page by searching ‘rbhward16’. on justgiving.com

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News in brief All Saints’ Dramatic Society team ‘For Our Val’ raised £1,654 in sponsorship and donations for Women’s Health for the Bournemouth Hospital Charity by taking part in the Twilight Walk.

The Orchard Gardens, a year on from their completion, are looking beautiful in the summer sun and have even been nominated for Britain in Bloom 2018 award. We look forward to the results later in the year.

St. Peter’s Church Abseil takes place on 15 September There is still time to sign yourself up and abseil down the local landmark in aid of our Mini MRI Scanner Appeal. Find out more at the Charity Office or on our website www.bhcharity.org

n July a group of fundraisers travelled to Wales to take on the Pen y Fan, Cadair Idris and Snowdon mountain peaks in the ultimate endurance challenge.

The event took place over three days, with the trek itself covering 20 miles and 2,860 metres and being completed in one single day.

The incredible participants raised over £12,669 for causes close to their hearts at the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals.

Thank you !

Just some of our recent supporters

The Dementia Team at the Royal Bournemouth Hospital received a cheque for £762 from Penny Battistotti-Moore and members of Lodge Friendship No.169 Pokesdown Order of Women Freemasons.

Parley Rotary Club members Jenny and Peter and Charmaine Croad, the Moors Valley Golf Club Ladies Captain raised £350 for the department by holding a quiz! Charmaine has also undertaken a dusk till dawn golf challenge and dyed her hair green!

‘thank you’

People up and down the country have been getting together to raise a cuppa to our beloved NHS and raise funds for NHS charities.

If you want to hold a Big7Tea you can download your free pack at: nhsbig7tea.co.uk

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The time to say The NHS turned 70 this year and what better way to celebrate one of the nation’s most loved institutions than with a cup of tea?

You can person in atperson our Charity Office in the by main entrance of Support usdonate today byindonating at the Charity Office the front entrance of the Royal Bournemouth Hospital, or online BHCharity.org the Royal Bournemouth Hospital or online atat www.BHCharity.org

Thanks go to Rob Taylor of Taylormade Music and his friends who raised £414.84 whilst busking at Castlepoint on Fathers Day.

Dates for your diary Abseil Saturday 15 September Walk for Wards Saturday 13 October

A massive thank you to Amanda and her family at the well-known Southbourne General Store, as they have raised over £1,718 through collection cans in their shop. They have been supporting us for many years and always encourage customers to donate.

Light Up the Prom Friday 19 November

Hallmark Hotels held a special Big7Tea networking event celebrating 70 years of the NHS and raising funds for the hospital.

Reindeer Spotting Saturday 1 December

Priory Concert Wednesday 12 December

01202 704060 www.BHCharity.org

To take part in the Welsh 3 Peaks Challenge 2019 please get in touch

charity@rbch.nhs.uk Royal Bournemouth Hospital, Castle Lane East, Bournemouth BH7 7DW

Registered Charity no. 1057366

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SCANNER APPEAL UPDATE

WELSH THREE PEAKS SUCCESS

£300,000 appeal nearing target...

We kicked off 2018 with an appeal for funds to buy a new specialist extremity (arm and leg) MRI scanner and we’ve nearly reached our goal.

However, there is still more work to be done!

The scanner we want to buy is designed to scan limbs rather than the whole body. MRI scans are much more helpful to our doctors. Unlike an x-ray which can only look at bone, an MRI scan will also show ligaments, tendons and cartilage.

So many people have already got involved and helped up get as far as we have. Fundraising efforts have included a boat trip around Poole Harbour, hiking up the Welsh 3 Peaks, many cake sales and donations from companies in our community.

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More comfortable - Rather than lie in an awkward position in a large MRI scanner, suitable patients can have a more comfortable scan on the extremity scanner.

Shorter waiting lists - The availability of this machine will mean that patients needing limbs scanned will not be using the main MRI scanners. The appointments freed up will help to reduce waiting times for patients with more complex body and spine examinations.

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Make a donation on our website, BHCharity.org, or at the Charity Office.

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Become a Fundraiser by requesting a fundraising pack from the Charity Office.

Leave a legacy by getting in touch with our legacy officer who can help you with information on writing or amending your will.

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Saturday 13 October 10am Somerley house

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fter the success of last year’s event, we are delighted to announce that this year’s Walk for Wards will be held at the prestigious Somerley House Estate on Saturday 13 October.

Adults and children alike can take part in this fun, family-friendly event, by simply choosing between a 1km, 5km or 10km walk through the beautiful lanes and fields of the 7,000 acre parkland estate, which is being exclusively opened up to participants.

Walk for Wards raised

over £17,000 for different wards across the Royal Bournemouth and Christchurch Hospitals in 2017, including the Stroke, Eye, Heart and Cancer Units and it is their aim to see if they can do even better this year.

Each participant raised an average of £44, so why not see if you can beat this

sign up for free! amount yourself and help out your local wards?

This event is the perfect opportunity for people who want to raise money and support the hospital departments that mean most to them. Participants will receive a free lunch supplied by Rapid Relief and signing up is free!

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alk for Wards is kindly sponsored by Homefield Grange, which means that every single penny that you raise will go directly towards the ward or department of choice. Homefield Grange is situated in the village of Winkton, Christchurch.

A FREE lunch will be provided by Rapid Relief for all participating fundraisers!

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omerley House and grounds is a stunning private estate in Ringwood and we are delighted that Viscount and Viscountess Somerton have allowed us the use of their home for this Walk For Wards.

Somerley House is open for weddings and corporate functions.

Perched on the high west bank overlooking the Avon’s water meadows two miles north of Ringwood, Somerley is in a strip of Hampshire between the New Forest and

Visit Somerley house As part of your walk Limited tour places are

available for early sign ups

the Dorset border. Somerley has been in the ownership of the Earls of Normanton since it was acquired back in 1828 by the 2nd Earl of Normanton.

To this day, the house remains

a private home, currently occupied by Viscount and Viscountess Somerton and their family.

If you’ve chosen to take part in Walk for Wards 2018, why not sign-up for a tour around the grand Somerley House itself? Some lucky participants will be permitted exclusive access to the house with a special guide detailing the interesting history of the home and its grounds. Places will be snapped up on a first come first served basis, so what are you waiting for?

For more information on this event and to find out how you can take part and sign up, visit

BHCharity.org/event/w4w or call the Charity Office on 01202 704060.

As soon as you do, you’ll receive a registration pack, filled with everything that you need to know about the event.