A life well lived - cut short How odd that Andrew and I met while on a committee for a charity event to raise money for Shipston Home Nursing, which, at the time was a new local charity. We were all in our late 20s, I don’t think any of us really thought we would need such a charity until we were old and grey. I can honestly say, that until October 2006, I never expected I would be calling Shipston Home Nursing and asking for their help with my beloved husband, who was at that point only 38. We had everything - Charlie age 4, Issy age 2 and another little boy on the way. Andrew’s business was growing and developing really well, he employed over 200 people, although stressful, this was his passion in life. His vibrant personality, his zest for new and exciting things, his tangible excitement in everything he tried was infectious. While pregnant with my third baby, Andrew’s personality changed dramatically, he became disorientated, withdrawn and very tired. He just wasn’t himself, doctors were baffled, he was tested for all sorts of things. A week later, he was referred to a neurosurgeon and even he wasn’t convinced he had anything wrong. The next day we received the devastating news that Andrew had a brain tumour and it needed emergency surgery, George, was one week old. The operation was
a huge success, Andrew made an amazingly quick recovery, was home within days and we thought we could now get on with our lives. I have to admit to doing a bit of research and knew the results of the histology report could go either way.
Two weeks later we were told Andrew had a Glioblastoma Multiforme, which is a Grade 4 brain tumour, the highest grade of cancer and the fastest growing. We were told there wasn’t a cure and Andrew was only expected to live between 18
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months and 2 years. The message we were given was, “ Go and enjoy yourselves! ” Andrew coped with the radiotherapy and chemotherapy fairly well, at times he was exhausted from the radiotherapy and felt dreadfully sick from the chemotherapy, but he was up and back running his business about 6 months later. That was how Andrew coped with this dreadful disease, he attacked it for eight long years with sheer guts and an incredibly strong will. I have to admit, we had 5 years of fun - a diagnosis like Andrew’s makes you enjoy life in a different way. We had lots of holidays, made lots of memories with our children and got on with life in the best way we could. The children knew Daddy had had a lump in his head, but that was all, they were too young to understand and didn’t need to know any more. As time went on, we were so glad we didn’t tell them exactly what was going on, Andrew never wanted to be treated any differently by anyone else, most of all by his adoring children. We were living on borrowed time and had already defied the original time frame we were given. However, at the end of 2012 the symptoms were beginning to return. Following a grand mal seizure and subsequent scan, the news we were dreading was confirmed. The tumour was growing again. We both knew we would have a major battle on our hands now, but Andrew always seemed so invincible, that we never really thought it would get him. He started on another 6 month course of chemotherapy early in February 2013, which worked for a few months but then things started moving again. I had the telephone call we all dread, from a complete stranger, who was with Andrew and he was having a massive seizure in the doorway of McDonald’s in Stratford and he was looking after Issy after taking her to swimming club! It was confirmed that the tumour had completely regrown and surgery number two was booked for 20th November 2013. Andrew’s second surgery was done partially awake, again it was a massive success and then back to the dreaded chemo, a new type, which was more difficult to manage as it had diet restrictions and was harder to recover from than the previous chemotherapy. On the fourth round Andrew had a massive allergic reaction to it which meant we had to withdraw part of it. This was a huge blow to us as we knew that our options were running out. He continued with the chemo, but omitting the part that gave him the allergic
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reaction. By the end of this round Andrew had lost his speech again - this was the now all too familiar sign that things weren’t as they should be. A few days later it was confirmed the tumour had regrown again, it had now gone deeper and would be inoperable. It would cause too much damage. The following week we went to see Andrew’s oncologist and she confirmed that it would probably do too much damage if they operated. In his usual style, we left that meeting and Andrew got straight onto his surgeon and asked if he could take it out! Surgery number three was booked for mid August 2014. We were given permission to go on, probably, the most special holiday of our lives. The Children were excited about going away, we all needed a break and time to take stock of what was happening and to make more memories as we both knew that time was running out. We meet every year with some very special friends and we all knew that this could potentially be Andrew’s last one. He needed more rest, his mind wasn’t as quick as it used to be and his memory was fading but he was still as funny and loving as he always was. I remember so well being sat with Andrew in Intensive Care after his surgery, he was talking (this was always a massive risk area), he was funny, loving and as gorgeous as ever! He was so funny obtaining the full life history of his nurses, providing advice on marriage and even how to cope being a working mum! But on his second day, I instantly noticed an enormous difference in Andrew, he just slept. Everyone thought this was normal, I don’t know why, but I just knew it wasn’t. He came home and slept most of the time. He tried working a week after surgery but quickly realised that his brain wasn’t up to it this time. We went back to see the surgeon, who still thought the extreme tiredness was from surgery. As Andrew’s tiredness became more aggressive, I knew I needed to get a second opinion. I took Andrew to London and the minute I saw the sympathetic look on the oncologists face, it was confirmed for me. Another scan, quickly confirmed there was nothing else they could do. My beautiful, bright, loving, gregarious, quick thinking husband would lose all his ability to think for himself - these were the words Andrew’s surgeon used, he too, was heartbroken as they had formed a great friendship over time and he was
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always so in awe of Andrew’s ability to cope and to survive this illness, defying all the odds.
would always smile and wave and even give them kisses.
From that moment on it felt like all I had to do was make decisions and all of them on Andrew’s behalf! We had all our financial affairs in order but as Andrew wasn’t ever going to die, we had never discussed what would happen at the end. We really thought we would have more time when it got to this stage to talk about what he wanted. Nothing can ever prepare you for the sickening feeling of losing control of this dreadful cancer. It was at this point that I was offered a visit from a nurse from Shipston Home Nursing. I just wasn’t ready for this. We bumbled our way through the weekend, with the help of Andrew’s parents and my family.
After one particularly bad night, it was suggested Andrew could go into a Hospice. Again, a total fear and panic takes over, I just wasn’t ready for it! Everything was moving so fast. I went to look at the hospice with Andrew’s parents and sister and we all agreed it wasn’t the right place for him but were also unsure whether we had other options.
It then became obvious to me that I was going to have to do what no mother should ever have to do: I had to tell my three beautiful children, that their Daddy was dying and there was nothing else we could do to save him and keep him with us. It was heart-breaking, they were so brave and so loving. It was the hardest moment of my life and utterly devastating. Andrew’s health was rapidly deteriorating by the hour, and I quickly realised I needed help. It was so hard, as I felt like I was failing Andrew by not being able to care for him myself, I enjoyed looking after him, any loving wife would, but my three children needed me more now than ever. I couldn’t sleep as Andrew was uncomfortable and I spent all day looking after him, I was exhausted. The next day Kate Hardwick, a nurse for SHN, came into my home and was amazing, she took total control of the situation in a loving and kind way, but still treating Andrew with the utmost respect. All my anxieties ebbed away instantly and all I wanted to do was hug this incredible woman that had come into our lives. This enabled me and my children to have the best quality time with Andrew we could have hoped for. His hospital bed was next to ours and we would watch movies together, do homework on the bed next to him and we even had George’s 8th birthday party in there! Kate came back the next day and brought another lovely nurse with her, they were like little angels, appearing when I most needed them. They did the basics such as washing, shaving, moving Andrew around so he didn’t get sores, massage and checking Andrew’s pain levels. I do really believe that he enjoyed them being there, he
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As always, I discussed every nightmare of this journey with these lovely nurses that came to my home 2 or 3 times a day, agonising over what I should do next, listening to the their gentle words. They offered to come and sit with Andrew at night while I slept, this was imperative to my health and ability to hold it all together. I looked forward to the time they arrived, loved the peace and calm they brought with them and had total trust that they would look after my darling husband like I would. We managed a few nights like this then Andrew’s breathing deteriorated and the moment I could detect fear in my children eyes was the moment I knew I had to move Andrew, but where? I couldn’t bear the thought of me not being able to be with him all the time, I didn’t want him left for one moment, the tumour had changed him quite dramatically now and I didn’t want him to be scared. It was the hardest and most important decision of my life. I discussed my feelings with Janet Oakey at length that night and the following day Janet offered the services of her nurses to look after Andrew at night in the Ellen Badger Hospital in Shipston. I think I sobbed with relief, it was the best possible answer to the most horrendous situation. The day Andrew was moved from our family home, was utterly traumatic and the one I dreaded more than anything else. Again, made easier with the love and support of the Shipston Home Nurses. They nursed Andrew every night from 10pm until 6am. These wonderful, kind ladies talked me through each stage of the last few days and were a constant confidant for me and our whole family. Andrew was in the Ellen Badger Hospital for one week before losing his extraordinarily brave battle on Wednesday 8th October 2014, aged 46. Sharon Bygate
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Shipston Home Nursing visits Sheldon’s Wine Cellars Photo: Mark Williamson, Stratford Herald
Historic Sheldon’s Wine Cellars has been part of Shipston just about forever and we were delighted to be invited for a tasting in their Cellars in October. Having become our sponsor during 2014 we have been acquainting our palates with their range of wines. The shop is a real treasure trove of wines from all across the globe with prices to suit every pocket. 2015 is going to be an exciting year for Sheldon’s. As well as the addition of a fine wine room, new offices and a new food outlet, they have created a personalised SHN label which will go on to their Red and White House Burgundy. For every bottle that is sold, 25p will be donated to SHN. Peter Creek, Director at Sheldon’s feels the association with SHN is hugely important on a community level and also the fact that the
charity is benefiting on a longer term basis is such a bonus. It’s something that we can all be part of.
Thank you Betty Holden Betty has been painting churches, landscapes and the Poppy Fields to raise funds for SHN since 2006. This was the first year that we started working together. Twenty-one of Betty’s beautiful artworks have been used to print Christmas cards and Notelets. This has generated an enormous amount of money for SHN. The Trustees and I are grateful to Betty for being so extremely supportive, in giving a huge amount of her time and talent. Betty decided that last year was her swansong. Once again thank you for your dedication to the Charity. Betty’s late husband Martin, examined the SHN accounts, for many years. Chris Owen was extremely grateful for his help. www.shipstonhomenursing.co.uk
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A Tribute to Shipston Home Nursing Audrey May Vickers passed away peacefully at 7.45pm on Saturday, July 26th, 2014. Our Mother, Audrey, 98 years old when she died, lead a remarkable and hugely interesting life. Unsurprisingly, when Audrey was informed by her wonderful colorectal consultant at Warwick Hospital, Ms Karen Busby, that she was suffering from terminal bowel cancer, her typical reaction was to request surgery. On reflection, to our considerable relief, she decided not to undergo an operation which she requested and was offered, but rather to spend her last days at home. The attention and dedication of Dr.Jo Piercy and support from our local District Nursing team were unstinting. Audrey’s decision to be nursed at home was largely due to the availability of care
provided by Shipston Home Nursing. All these dedicated professionals worked as a seamless team providing constant care and support until her death. The expert nursing and loving care and attention given to Audrey from the SHN nurses’ first visit until after her passing were remarkable. It was very reassuring to her that a small number of nurses were dedicated to her care rather than a succession of different faces. From their early morning visits to evening calls and, in the final days, overnight oversight ensured that Audrey had every possible care and comfort. Nothing was too much trouble. Extra personal and medical equipment appeared as if from nowhere!
All this was consistent with what we had previously heard about SHN’s service - beyond this were the kindness and affection shown to Audrey. Her nurses listened to and chatted with her. Audrey was treated with dignity and she was nursed with loving care. Throughout the final days Andrew and I, as Audrey’s son and daughter, had ongoing support from the nursing team. They told us what to expect and were kindness and reassurance itself. Shipston Home Nurses are VERY special people and have our enduring, heartfelt thanks. Andrew Vickers and Madeleine Wall
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Eighth Sporting Dinner Friday 6th March, Townsend Hall, Shipston on Stour 7 for 7.30pm, Black Tie, Tickets £50, Tables of 8, 10 or 12 SHN are one of the Charities to benefit from the profits. For tickets please email: alasdair.elliott@gmail.com February 2015
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Fundraising report Rebecca Mawle Besides the following wonderful donations there are many of you who send cheques direct to our Treasurer Chris Owen. Being unaware of some of these donations means I cannot mention you below. If not mentioned, I can assure you that the Trustees and I are also enormously grateful to you for your support. Thank you all so much! Sue Hart from Tysoe kindly donated £300; thank you Sue for your continual support of the Charity. Drs Whittaker, Killeen, Read-Jones and Davell from Hastings Surgery, Wellesbourne gave two donations of £140 in lieu of sending Christmas Cards. Many thanks to you all for your donations and continual support. Frank Cooper a patient at the Shipston Medical Centre kindly donated £30 in lieu of sending Christmas cards. Brian French from Shipston-on-Stour had an enormous over-load of apples and pears in the Autumn. Having made some money with his harvest, selling fruit, Brian kindly donated £161 to the Charity.. John Read from Butlers Marston sent a donation of £50 in memory of a patient Tony Clements. John commented “May I wish you a beneficial New Year to your very worthwhile cause”. Thank you Mr Read for your kind words and donation. The Chequers Ettington raised the awesome total of £615 in March running the Restaurant Scheme. Thank you so much to James and Kirsten Viggers and their customers. CHRISTMAS CARDS 2013 My enormous thanks, once again, to all those who so kindly raised the awareness of the SHN cards and sold them. There are too many people to list but thank you so much for your support, it is invaluable and I am most grateful. I must give thanks to Shipston Medical Centre who sold
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a huge amount of cards which were placed in reception. Also to Betty Holden for her wonderful paintings of local churches. Many thanks to you all. Debbie and I went to Waitrose in Stratfordon-Avon for their Charity coffee morning. There were many local Charities attending, that Waitrose have supported over the last 18 months with their green token collection, and we enjoyed meeting some of them. We look forward to working with Waitrose and receiving their support over the coming year. The Cherington Church Flower Group; Sarah, Jane, Georgie, Christine, Jane and Diana held a Bring & Buy coffee morning in the Clubley’s fabulous Barn. They kindly gave a donation of £165. Many thanks to you all, for your continual support. 2nd hand book sales at Shipston Medical Centre has raised £3,600 since the scheme began. Hastings House, Wellesbourne raised £447 and also sold £109 worth of notelets in 2014. I am very grateful for the support of both medical centres through the year. The Peacock at Oxhill totalled £555 running the Restaurant Scheme, which is fantastic! Many thanks to Pam and Yvonne and of course their loyal customers for their continual support. The Fuzzy Duck Armscote has joined the Restaurant Scheme and we are delighted that they raised a wonderful amount for the Charity of £458. Many thanks to Tania, Tim and all the Fuzzy Duck clientele for their support in May.
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COLLECTION BOXES Whichford Pottery raised the marvellous total of £308. Thank you to all your customers for their support.
Collection Boxes Percy Sewell The collection boxes continued to raise an excellent sum of money during the year, and, although some of these were augmented by Ian McConnel’s book sales, it has still resulted in direct cash to The Charity.
Mrs Brown’s Tea Rooms raised £89 selling notelet’s and walk books. Your continual support is appreciated. La Tradition, Brailes raised £15 for the Charity. Thanks to Regis and his generous customers for their support.
I am always grateful to everyone who holds a box - they often have to be secured and, inevitably take up valuable counter space, but, in a discreet way, they provide great advertising for S.H.N. Some holders are named already in this newsletter, more often because of a one-off event; the majority though, remain un-named, though never un-appreciated!
Loxley’s Restaurant & Wine Bar, Stratford-on-Avon raised £60. We are delighted you are supporting the Charity, thank you all so much. Taylor’s, Shipston-on-Stour raised £25, thanks so much. The George Hotel Shipston-on-Stour raised £57. Marvellous, thank you all so much. The Fox and Hounds, Great Wolford raised £11. Many thanks.
My thanks to my cocollectors, Fudge Ramsay and Jo Sweby, who help to make this aspect of fund-raising easy and enjoyable.
The George, Brailes raised £24. Thank you very much. Turners of Shipston-on-Stour raised £252. Many thanks to all for their continual support.
Thank you Percy for all your efforts!
Boots the Chemist of Shipston raised £22. Many thanks to all your customers.
raised £128. Many thanks to all concerned. I would also like to thank a patient of the Opticians who gave a cheque for £25 to them and they chose SHN to be the fortunate recipient.
Talton Mill raised £45. Many thanks to all the customers at Talton Mill. The Track House and Curtain Emporium at Blackwell Business Park collected £71 from their customers. Thank you all for your support.
Brailes Village Stores collected £66. Thanks to Roger and his customers for their loyal support. Jill Perrin from Wellesbourne, a keen supporter, sent a donation of £15 in lieu of Christmas postage. Many thanks to you Jill.
Collection Boxes from John Lyne Hardware, Turners & Sheldon’s Fine Wines raised £196. Many thanks to all your customers for their support.
Congratulations to Paul and the fabulous team at Loxley’s Stratford-on-Avon. In June an incredible £749 was raised running the Restaurant Scheme. Many thanks to John and Paul for your tremendous support, we are so pleased you are on board with us!
Time in Hand, Shipston-on-Stour raised £95 and the Halford Garage £30. Many thanks to all concerned for your support. Walford & Round Opticians in Shipston-on-Stour filled their Collection Box. Their customers kindly
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donated £356 to the Charity. Many thanks to all concerned and special thanks to Mary ManvilleHales. The Stour Valley WI kindly invited Janet and I to attend their February meeting at Rainbow Fields. It was a shockingly wet and windy day but there were over 25 members who came along to hear exactly what the Charity does, how truly supportive. The members bought walk books, notelets, and generously gave a donation. The total raised £63. Many thanks to you all, it was lovely to meet you and spend the afternoon at your meeting. Shukkers and Shah’s. Thank-you to all the customers and staff at these two great restaurants in Kineton and Wellesbourne for raising £60 running the Restauant Scheme in July. Richard Shurey who lives in Ilmington has sold many copies of his wonderful book ‘Where have all the flowers gone’. A delightful book that Richard kindly sent me a copy to read and enjoy. The profits of the book raised £60 which Richard has thoughtfully donated to SHN. Many thanks Richard. The Stour Valley Farm Women’s Club has once again supported the Charity and donated a marvellous £500. I am so grateful for your continual support. Following the funeral of Peter Boycott; Colin Corlett kindly donated £50 to SHN. Our nurses looked after Peter and I know that Michelle and her family were extremely grateful to our Nurses for their wonderful support. Many thanks to Colin also. The Farriers Arms, Todenham raised a marvellous £170 running the Restaurant Scheme in August. Many thanks to Louise and Nigel and all their customers for their support. Pat & Mike Harris kindly sent a donation of £25 in memory of their very good friend Harry Bowker that our Nurses looked after in Shipston-on-Stour. Many thanks for your support. “Thank you for the loving care and attention given to him and for making his life comfortable during his last few weeks”
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The Richard Harvey Collection, Shipston-onStour. Richard & Louise Harvey ran a raffle for the month of February raising £47 for the Charity. Many thanks to you both for your continual support and of course thanks to your customers! An enormously successful Therapies Day hosted by Jonathan and Jess who live at Burmington House, raised a staggering £938. The best so far! Many thanks to the Therapists who so generously gave their expertise and time, and all the other people passionate about Complementary Therapies who came along to make the day such a success. Special thanks to Jonathan and Jess for opening their lovely home, and supporting the Charity so generously. £25 of SHN wares were sold during the day. Here’s to the next one! The Vintage & 2nd hand clothes sale held at the HUB in Shipston in March raised nearly £1,000. We are delighted with this figure which is more than the last three years. Many thanks to Jackie Vallance for generously making superb cup-cakes to sell and Olive Burrows for making the most delicious home-made biscuits for our supporters to enjoy with their coffee. Also Nicola, Debbie, Sarah, Jane, Di, and Suzie for their hard work selling clothes. James & Kirsten who own the Chequers in Ettington raised £457 running the Restaurant Scheme in September. What a marvellous success, thank you both so much and of course many thanks to your generous customers. Charles Hobbs generously donated £100 to the “cause”. Charles has always been an enormous supporter of SHN. Many thanks for your continual support Charles. The Ofenheim Charitable Trust, whom Rory Mcleod from Stourton is a Trustee, generously donated £3,300. Thank you so very much Rory for nominating SHN as a recipient. We are hugely grateful to you for your continual support. I received £349 in memory of the late, Mrs Valerie Young who our Nurses looked after. Many thanks to all concerned for their generous donations. Gordon Young, Valerie’s son, donated various items of Bridge equipment to the Stratford-onAvon Bridge Club after Valerie’s death. The Bridge
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The Restaurant Scheme Sarah Scotter
Loxleys - Stratford-upon-Avon
The Peacock - Oxhill
The Chequers - Ettington
The Fuzzy Duck - Armscote
The Gate - Brailes
Shukurs - Kineton
Another brilliant year for the Restaurant Scheme, which has achieved an astonishing total of £5, 025 for the year ending December 2014. This wonderful amount is entirely due to the efforts of my heroes and heroines of the Scheme - in the photo gallery above. So ... this is my opportunity to pay tribute to them - their The Farriers Arms - Todenham Horse & Groom - Bourton-on-the-Hill staff and their customers. Thank you - for your cheerful willingness as supporters of the Scheme, and your innate understanding and appreciation of the important work SHN nurses provide for our community. To run the Scheme is one thing, but to take it to the heart of your business is another, and for this I am truly grateful. Whilst writing, may I take this opportunity to ask for help in expanding the Scheme, possibly to the north of our area. It’s an established and rewarding part of the SHN fundraising effort, not least because it helps to inform and promote the work of the charity. Please let Rebecca know if you have time, and are willing to give it a go. With my very best wishes Sarah Scotter
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club sent a donation of £100 to the Charity. Many thanks to Gordon for suggesting SHN to be the recipient of the items sold. Will, Tom and the team at the Horse & Groom raised the phenomenal amount of £830 during the month of October running the Restaurant Scheme. Congratulations! What a marvellous success and thanks to all your customers for their support. Caroline, James and Victoria were hugely grateful to our Nurses for looking after William Stockton who lived in Long Compton. The funeral service raised £1,070, which the Stockton family have kindly donated to SHN. Many thanks to you all. We look forward to raising more funds at a sale in 2015 of plants and beautiful porcelain made by Caroline. The Stag’s Head pub at Wellesbourne which is now run by Penny Parker’s two daughters, Kelly and Katie has raised the most amazing figure for SHN of £2,398. They managed this through quiz nights, Guess the weight of the pumpkin and mainly the 2014 Charity Calendars. Penny Parker passed away in January 2013 and was looked after by the SHN Nurses and Myton Hospice. “The support that these two Charities provided us, both during Penny’s illness, and after her passing, was remarkable and invaluable. It is our wish that we help you to continue to make a difference”. Thank you so very much Kelly and Katie for working so hard in raising a staggering total for the two hospices of £4,796. We are extremely grateful to you and your wonderful friends and to the village of Wellesbourne. Simon Miesegaes a Trustee of SHN, suggested that the collection was split between SHN & the Samaritans at Caroline Bond’s memorial service. Caroline lived in Tysoe. £1,286 was donated to SHN. Thank you so very much for your continued support Simon. The Gate Inn at Brailes raised a marvellous £138 during November running the Restaurant Scheme. Many thanks to Ann, Ian and all their customers for helping SHN with the fundraising. WALTON HALL RUN WALK Another really successful event in the beautiful grounds of Walton Hall. Many thanks to Andrew
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Hamilton who kindly allows our supporters to run over his land. We had five teams from local businesses enter and 150 individuals either running or walking with a competitive step or just to enjoy the beautiful surroundings with their dog. Many thanks to Sheldon Bosley, Shipston-on-Stour for sponsoring the event which was a huge help with our marketing boards and flyers. Thank you to Jane Corby for being so helpful and Ray Smith for awarding the winning team with a cup, medals and rosettes for the individual winners and all competitors. I would like to personally thank Gilda Gardner and Jamie Francis (our in house PT instructors) for their expertise in the route and fitness advice! They are an invaluable help to me in organising the event successfully. Alan Joy one of our new Trustees brought along two teams of 6 soldiers in each, from CAD Kineton, dressed in uniform and backpacks, one team won the cup. All 12 soldiers managed to raise sponsorship and totalled the fantastic amount of £555. Chris Locke & Jane Ridgway joined the walking brigade and raised sponsorship of £285. Many thanks for such a marvellous amount raised. Thanks to all who sponsored Chris & Jane. Also received from sponsorship £38 from Joan Roberts and £10 from Vivienne McAuliffe. Many thanks to you all. The total for this lovely morning’s event raised £ 1,800. Loxleys Wine Bar in Stratford-on-Avon raised an incredible £993 running the Restaurant Scheme in December. Well done to all the staff and customers. Many thanks to James and Angela Sellick for their generous donation of £50, in fond memory of Caroline Bond. Thanks so very much to Amanda Luther for her continual support. Amanda kindly donated £85 following her Christmas workshop. Robert and Carry Forbes from Tredington, kindly donated £200 to the Charity. Many thanks for your generous support. Whichford’s Marmalade Festival held in April at St Michael’s church. Raising £331 for SHN. Julia Melvin and Sophia Corlett worked hard to make this a special event. Prue Leith was present, judged the marmalade, sold her books and kindly gave a donation to SHN. A marvellous idea which
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we hope the ladies have the energy to run again next year! Many thanks to you both. Lighthorne Social Events Committee had a Ramblers Walk with lunch at the village hall afterwards. They very thoughtfully have donated £73 to SHN. Many thanks for your support. CALL MY WINE BLUFF Simon Miesegaes came up with this terrific idea and managed to organise four of his well known friends on radio and racing commentary to sit on the panel of judges. Beverley Cressman, Mark Pougatch, Cornelius Lysaght and Richard Phillips (Chairman) entertained us and made the evening an extremely enjoyable event. 180 local supporters brought along superb picnics to the Sheldon Bosley HUB. Sheldon’s Wine Cellars, Peter Taylor, sponsored the evening and provided a wonderful team of staff to keep the tasting wines flowing, supervised by Peter Creek. Dan Ridd, Clear Sound Productions, were extremely efficient with the filming and sound. The Auction raised £3,790 and the Raffle £1,186. This fantastic night raised the amazing total of £7,000. An enormous thanks to all who came along and were so very generous, a huge thank you to Sheldon’s Wine Cellars and a very special thanks to Simon for his enthusiasm and terrific idea, what a fundraiser! Amanda Luther kindly arranged pretty vases full of fresh spring flowers for the 18 tables at the Wine Bluff evening. It was so generous of Amanda to give her time and talent, thank you. Many thanks to John Rutter for generously donating £100 towards the evening.
Howard Watson local artist in Shipston-on-Stour kindly donated £50 to the Charity following his successful portrait sketching at the Shipston Wool Fair. Howard comments he had ten sitters during the day, so obviously was kept busy. Many thanks to Howard for your continual support. Howard sent a cheque for £92 raised at Peter Drinkwater’s Memorial service. Many thanks to all who generously donated.
Dice of Shipston, a wonderful new retailer for girls, any age! Jayne Scandrett and Jane Medd who own Justina in Wellesbourne and Domino in Stratford-on-Avon are continual supporters of the Charity. Over two shopping days there was a manicurist plus cup-cakes and fizz to be enjoyed whilst browsing. A percentage of sales and a marvellous raffle raised £373 for SHN. Many thanks to Jayne and Jane for their terrific idea and donation. Good luck with your new venture! PLANT SALE The most successful to date, raising the fantastic total of £5,000. Congratulations to Fudge, Caroline and Sophie for organising one of the most popular events in the SHN calendar! The HUB looked absolutely splendid with thousands
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of plants donated by local nurseries and gardeners, thank you all so much for the superb plants and vegetables. The Produce Stall looked full of jams, marmalades, cakes, biscuits, rhubarb and eggs, also donated by local supporters. The WI in Tysoe, Newbold-on-Stour and Shipston excelled with delicious wares. Well done to Sarah and Nicola for the idea and organising such a pretty stand and helping raise the funds. Thanks to Denise Belchambers for raising more funds with sales of gardening books. The Raffle books raised over £2,000. The winners were Anne Batchelor of Willington, Dave Sleet of Sutton– under- Brailes, Mrs McPark of Shipston and G. Beattie of Wellesbourne. I would like to thank everyone who helped prepare for the event and then on the morning, plus Ginnie & Jules in the kitchen serving coffee. Many people worked hard and spent hours getting plants ready, so thank you and well done to you all.
CEILIDH, TOWNSEND HALL SHN joined the Chipping Campden Scouts to raise funds for each cause. A fabulous fun evening with 70 supporters and a delicious fish and chip supper. “16 Strings and a Dead Goat” were the live local band, and thoroughly recommended! The total raised was £562, which was split between SHN and the CC Scouts. It was good fun working with a different group of people and the scouts who joined us for the evening in their uniform, were really helpful. Many thanks to all who supported the event. Margaret Sherwood from Brailes continues to support SHN. Poor Margaret has had issues with her shoulder, but is now back in fine form. Marmalade making is back on the agenda!
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20 Walks in Shipston Country Ian McConnel “ I am sure most of you will be aware of the Book “ 20 Walks in Shipston Country “ compiled by Peter Titchmarsh, in memory of his wife, Janet, and in gratitude to the staff of Shipston Home Nursing and Shipston’s Community Nurses. In March this year Peter kindly arranged for a Reprint to be produced and Ian McConnel has been leading a campaign in aid of Shipston Home Nursing for the selling of these excellent books. They are now available in over 40 Inns, Pubs and Hotels in Shipston Country and a further 20 outlets such as Surgeries, Village Shops etc. I am pleased to be able to report that since March over 800 copies of the Book have been sold raising over £5,000 for Shipston Home Nursing. Thank you Margaret for the £200 donation, raised through the year, selling your delicious marmalade, how thoughtful of you. Alan Downer, Nicola’s very dear Father, an extremely gentle man, who always supported SHN at many of our fundraising events during the year, sadly died in May. Alan’s wife Joan chose SHN to be the recipient of any donations in memory of Alan, along with Myton Hospice, plus the funeral collection, raising £381. Simon Downer, Alan’s son, generously gave me a cheque for £100, of which I am truly grateful. Many thanks to Joan, Simon and Nicola for their generous support at this truly sad time. 20 WALKS IN SHIPSTON COUNTRY BOOKS Peter Titchmarsh How can I thank Peter enough for organising another reprint of 2000 copies. We have sold out of the first 1500 printed and Peter has so very generously paid for another run. I know that everyone thinks these are a gem to own and so
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We would like to express our sincere thanks to all those in our “sales outlets” for their hard work in promoting and selling all these books. “ Keep up the good work” ! Ian has approached nearly all the Pubs, etc in Shipston Country but would be happy to hear from anyone who has any other ideas for “sales outlets”. His contact details are imcconnelhome@gmail.com or 07967 555424. We would particularly like to single out our thanks to our leading sales outlet - Tysoe Village Stores and Deli - and the following who have also since March sold in excess of 30 copies of the Book - The Greedy Goose at Salford, The Norman Knight at Whichford, The Chandlers Arms at Epwell.” weSh will continue ipston Countryto sell these ‘must have in your home’, book. A perfect present, and so informative on the area. We have totalled £9,000 profit from the sales of the first print run. Peter thank you so much from all the Trustees and myself for your enormous generosity. This fully illustra ted guidebook describes towns, villages and other places of interes the valley of the River t in the Stour and in the hill country surrounding it, with Shipston-onStour at its centre. It also descri bes twenty circula varying in distance r walks, between two and ten miles.
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I am so grateful to Ian McConnel from Lower Chelmscote, Brailes who has taken on the mantle of selling the wonderful Shipston Walk Book to all our local pubs, and being enormously successful! The Bell at Shennington gave £48 from the sales of the Walk book, The Bell continues to sell the books, so thank you for your help and support.
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The Wykham Arms at Sibford gave £36 from the sales of the Walk Books, The Wykham Arms continues to sell the books, many thanks to you for your support.
the pottery, many, many thanks. We look forward to working with you again this year.
Shipston Medical Centre sold £97 worth of Walk Books. Jenny Wilson Notelets. Shipston Medical Centre raised £44 selling these. Stalls at Alscot Park have sold £236 of Notelets and Walk Books, many thanks to all Stalls customers for their support and to Stalls for their help with fundraising. ARMSCOTE MANOR WORKSHOPS A varied inspiring programme of seven workshops ranging from Creative writing to Yoga, Drawing, Garden Flowers, Pruning and Training, Cable Knitting and Christmas Wreaths were all extremely well supported and raised the marvellous amount of £1,930. I would like to mention that Amanda Luther raised £450 for her “Garden Flowers” day. The Christmas Wreath Day held at Armscote Manor, with Amanda Luther, was supported by many local ladies. They all had a truly inspiring day and their creations were beautiful. The day raised £1,000, which is truly outstanding. Thank you so much Amanda for sharing your talent with the girls and for your wonderful support. Many thanks to Deborah for her extraordinary, generous hospitality. The Armscote Manor Tulip Bulb raised £2,000. Deborah ordered more than ever this year and has managed to sell all the bulbs, which is not surprising, as they are really pretty and elegant and obviously very popular! Congratulations Deborah on such a success story and many, many thanks. Armscote Lecture Series is now hosted by Whichford Pottery, a perfect venue to continue these popular lectures on gardening. This year Tio and Jim raised £400 from the sales of tickets for the three lectures and £315 from the Raffle. Jim Keeling has also given a cheque to the Charity for £1,107. This is a percentage of sales of the Armscote Bee Pot which is made at Whichford Pottery and designed by Deborah Williams. I would like to thank all the Keeling family for their enormous support of SHN and also their team at
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MING’S SHOPPING DAY A fantastic success with 90 supporters enjoying shopping on a truly beautiful hot Summer’s day in David and Ming’s lovely home and garden, how relaxing! In total £1,834 was raised for the Charity. A very special thanks to David and Ming for being so generous in welcoming people in to their home. Thanks to Joanna, Judith, Bonnie, Alison and Debbie for their help, with the door and raffle. Enormous thanks to Sarah for serving delicious cakes and home-made biscuits all day. Annabelle and Elizabeth made the biscuits and various kind people made superb cakes. There were also donations given by people who could not join us, so huge thanks to you all.
Brailes C of E Primary School has raised the most amazing amount over the last twelve months for the Charity, we are so pleased with their success and we have wonderful images showing the children participating in fundraising. The grand total raised was £1,222. Congratulations to all the pupils, and many thanks to Mrs Plaskitt and the parents for their generous support. Antiques Valuation & Garden Day at Barton House by very kind invitation of Hamish & Gillian Cathie. Raised £539. Many thanks to Olive, Jean, Ellen, Meg and Kim for their amazing array of every cake possible, how spoilt our supporters were. The Village Hall was bursting at the seams with delicious cakes to sell and enjoy with a cup of tea. Thank you very much indeed from us all. Many thanks to Zoe, Adam and the rest of the team at the NFU Shipston-on-Stour office for supporting SHN and their hard work on such a glorious sunny day. I look forward to working with you again.
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The Tartan Fling Ginny Kettle The Townsend Hall in Shipston-on-Stour once again played host to the annual teenage reeling party, the Tartan Fling, on April 12th 2014, and raised £1,950 for SHN in the process. Chief fundraiser at SHN, Rebecca Mawle, delighted with the contribution, described the evening as ‘an extraordinary success’. A total of 205 teenagers gathered to dance the night away in the Tartan-rug bedecked venue, accompanied by reeling party specialists, the George Buchanan band. On arrival guests were treated to a sit-down supper supplied by the 10-strong committee under its catering expert, Hester Sale. Lasagne, bread and salad were served on crockery kindly donated for the evening by Gill Judd Catering. Supper was followed by a programme of 8 reels including the Gay Gordons, the Dashing White Sergeant and the Eightsome. The beneficiaries of the evening were not just the party-goers, as the Warwickshire Air Ambulance Service as well as SHN received a cheque for £1,950 after the event. “It is a happy occasion, where teenagers get together with friends and improve their reeling skills, whilst also helping to raise money for two very worthy causes. Eagerly anticipated by the teenagers every year, the 2014 ‘Fling’ luckily did not seem to disappoint.”
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THE TARTAN FLING 2014 Ginny Kettle and her ten-strong team organise this wonderful party for the local teenagers and have the most splendid evening in the Townsend Hall in Shipston. The Tartan Fling committee have been supporting SHN for many years and yet again they have sent us the most enormous cheque of £1,950. They divide the grand total between the Warwickshire Air Ambulance and us. Thank you all so very much for your continual support and for organising such a very successful night.
Susie Bevan who lives at Armscote, organized with her family, a Charity BBQ in loving memory of Mark Bevan, who our Nurses looked after in 2013. This was held on a very wet Bank Holiday in August. All the Bevan’s family and friends came along for delicious food and games. £4,540 was raised, how truly amazing! This was split between SHN and The Christie. SHN received £2,503. We are so grateful to Susie and her family for their wonderful support. Thank you all so very much. Susie comments in her letter to me “All good wishes for you and the marvellous Charity”.
Mrs Ute Sampson kindly donated £100 to the Charity in memory of Louise Haley who lived at Vine Orchard in Cherington, many thanks for your support.
Bill Hannis who lives in Sheep Street, Shipstonon-Stour kindly spoke to Probus and the Willersey Wednesday Club recently. Following these talks Bill has sent two cheques totalling £75 donated by these clubs. Many thanks to all concerned and especially to Bill for his on-going support.
A quiz night at the Gate Inn at Brailes organised by Ian and Ann raised a marvellous total of £59. Thank you so much for your continual support.
Mr P. Hall who lives in Shipston-on-Stour thoughtfully donated £400 in memory of his late wife Olive, who our Nurses looked after in April 2013. Thank you so much Mr Hall for your generous donation. Mr Hall comments “I thank you again for the way you looked after Olive in her last days by your lovely caring Nurses”
Mrs P. Lamb from Newbold-on-Stour generously donated £1,000 to the Charity. Thank you so much Mrs Lamb for your very generous cheque which is an enormous help towards the fundraising. Mr and Mrs G. Longstaff from Blockley kindly sent a donation of £20. Many thanks for your support. Benedicte Wield from Barton-on-the-Heath and her team of Bridge players thoughtfully sent a donation of £275 for the Charity. We appreciate the “gamblers” continual support and are grateful to you all. Tysoe Amateur Dramatic Association kindly sent a donation of £100. Many thanks to you all. Penny White who lives in Stretton-on-Fosse and a long term supporter of SHN has sent two cheques, each for £200. The first was raised from Garden visits and the second the sales of Penny’s eggs! Thank you Penny so much for £400. We appreciate your continual support. Mrs Ingilt Wolff who lives in Munich, generously sent a cheque for £300, in memory of Graham Knight who lived in Pillerton Hersey. Our Nurses looked after Graham. Mrs Wolff comments in her letter “Thank you- thank you so much”!
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Jim Gardner continues to support SHN following our wonderful Nurses, especially Kate, looking after Joyce Gardner a year last November. Jim has generously sent me a cheque for £200. Your continual support Jim is really appreciated, thank you so much. Mr Graham Hicks from Tysoe kindly sent me a cheque for £200 following Kate Hardwicke, one of our Nurses, looking after Mrs Lynda Hicks. Mr Hicks comments “Your Nurse Kate was very kind to my wife Lynda on the last day and morning of her life and was with me at her passing. Lynda would have wanted me to pass her thanks on for her kindness and attention she received from Kate at the end”. Mr Hicks has asked me to thank Kate as she was also a great comfort to him. Many thanks Mr Hicks for your generosity and support. DIPSTICK DERBY A terrific success. Raised £718! On a gloriously sunny Sunday in July, the “Dipstick Derby” set off on its inaugural run through the Cotswolds. Over 40 beautiful classic cars left Broadway
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Tower and navigated a complex route through stunning scenery. After many adventures and a few stops for mechanical breakdowns, most arrived safely an hour later at The Norman Knight in Whichford. The pub made the intrepid drivers and their navigators most welcome. After some much needed refreshment the cars set off for more adventures, eventually arriving at their final destination, a lunchtime picnic at Longbourn Farm. What made the event special was that many participants dressed in the era of the cars. This ranged from 1970’s hippies to prewar elegance and all periods in between. Some even went as far as having a picnic to match the year of their car, complete with Gramophones, Candelabras and Fish Paste sandwiches! Thanks must go to the Broadway Tower Cafe and The Norman Knight, who kindly donated £1 a head to SHN for providing the much appreciated refreshments. Special thanks go to Mark and Belinda Roberts of Longbourn Farm who allowed us to use their lawns for the picnics, in a beautiful setting overlooking the Warwickshire countryside, which made the day particularly special. The perfect day was rounded off by a highly competitive and fun autotest that challenged the driver’s skill. It was eventually won by Philip Salt closely followed by Tim De La Fosse with Caroline Salt in third place. All the participants thoroughly enjoyed their day and hope that it will be repeated next year. Ray Coyte I would like to thank the organisers Pete and Ade Barnett-Hunt, Ray and Suzie Coyte and Mike and Jenny Sheard for their fantastic organization and a truly entertaining memorable day for all concerned.
Hazel Robinson a Local artist who lives in Tysoe held an Art Exhibition of her work at her home. Hazel baked 26 dozen scones and made 14lb of jam to provide the most enjoyable homemade cream teas and cakes for her visitors. The week raised a wonderful £613! We cannot thank Hazel enough for such a wonderful fundraising idea and raising much needed funds for the Charity, thank you so much.
Jane Hobbs High Flyer, Grandmother of four and a very gutsy girl. Jane, who lives in Little Wolford, decided she would like to sky dive, raising funds for the Charity. She has been a wonderful supporter of SHN since it began. Her husband, Charles, was a Trustee for many years. In August, joining her granddaughter Lottie, 19 years old, at Hinton-in-the-Hedges they both sky dived 13,000 feet! Jane really enjoyed the experience and to add to such a special success story, she raised the most fantastic amount of £2,300. Congratulations on such a brilliant achievement and being so active in raising this total for SHN, thank you so much!
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A big thank you to Robbie Cleave who cycled to France raising £1,020 for SHN. Following is his account of the journey. “Firstly, I would like to say a massive thank you for helping me raise a huge amount of money for SHN. We managed to achieve over my target of £1,000! Next I would just like to inform you that I did manage to finish the bike ride in Bordeaux, and except for a short ferry across the pond I cycled the whole way! We managed to complete the journey in seven days. One night we cycled until 3am to get to our campsite only to find it closed. The trip started off badly, with two flat tyres, a pannier rack coming off and some brakes crippling a tyre, but fortunately my bike was fine and I continued at a fast pace, much to the dismay of my partner. As we reached the supposedly sunny France we encountered rain and showers and no sun at all, this continued for five days. We were meant to start cycling at 8 o’clock every morning but these plans were aborted when we found ourselves surrounded by large puddles every morning. This meant we never arrived at our campsite before 9 o’clock in the evening, which meant no dinner and having to put our tent up in the dark on wet ground. Luckily as we reached the coast the weather cleared up nicely before the aftermath of the hurricane hit! Bringing even worse weather than before, still we soldiered on and managed to do 170 miles in the last two days as we just wanted to go home by then. We finished off with a night in Cap Ferret, and thought we deserved a pint or two! We arrived at Bordeaux broken men, and agreed never to set foot on a bicycle again. Thank you again for all of your generous donations.” Robbie Cleave GOLF DAY AT TADMARTON A beautiful day in September, the Golf day was held at Tadmarton Heath Golf Club. The 11 teams teed off in glorious sunshine and set off on their
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rounds of the stunning 6,000 yard Heathland course. After the rounds the teams were provided with a delicious buffet lunch and the day ended with an auction. The winning team were Peter Clarke and Co. Andrew, David, Simon & Alvin followed closely by the Barnicoat team. The fantastic total raised on the day was £2,145. Many thanks to David and his team at Tadmarton and to all the players for their support.
I have received £275 in memory of Mrs Eileen Dodd. Many thanks to Mr S. J. Dodd for requesting donations were sent to the Charity in memory of his late Mother.
Cherington, Stourton & Sutton Country Fair & Flower Show held their annual Country Fair and Flower Show on a sunny day in August. I have received a cheque for £493 which was from their sale of raffle tickets. This was obviously an enormously successful fundraiser as this amount was a third of the total, the other two thirds going to local worthwhile causes. Congratulations to all concerned, and thank you so much for your continual support of the Charity.
David Wilson, The Chaplain at Radley College, sent a cheque for £60. A collection was made by the boys, at Radley College, many thanks to all concerned for your donation. Simon Kirby, Thomas Crapper & Company, continue to support SHN when they can. I received a cheque for £10 from a grateful customer. Thanks Simon.
Once again, the Dumbreck Charity has donated £3,000 this year. We are so grateful to the Trustees, especially Judith Melling for her continual generous support. Many thanks to all the Trustees. Bernard and Joanna Cook have kindly donated two gazebo’s to the Charity. So we can stay dry at events whatever the weather. Many thanks for your kind generosity and continual support. WYATTS TREE & PLANT AUCTION John and Pat Wyatt once again gave 25% of the money raised, to SHN, at the Tree & Plant Auction held at the Nursery in the Autumn. James Walton of Sheldon Bosley was a superb Auctioneer and I am so grateful for his time and expertise, thank you James. John generously gave SHN a cheque for £650. Many thanks to John and Pat and all the keen gardeners who came along to bid for some beautiful trees and shrubs at unbelievable prices! BAKEATHON AND FOOD FESTIVAL Jodie Wright and Emma Morris weilded their bowls, spoons, flour and eggs and got baking yet again with friends, family and supporters. Each baker had an hour slot and baked a cake or three. There were Rainbow Cakes, Cheese Straws, Brownies and Cupcakes with marshmallows and white chocolate. Banana loafs, Mars bar crispie cakes, lemon and poppy seed muffins and
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meringues. The selling began a day early when the Sports Club suddenly filled up with hungry footballers. Fortunately we had plenty left to sell at the Shipston Food Festival on Sunday. The Raffle, donations and cakes sales have raised an amazing £1,025. Our thanks go to Taste of the Country, Roger Clarke and other local businesses for their support.
Pam and Yvonne who own The Peacock in Oxhill had a Marvellous Musical Weekend during the Summer. They raised funds for three Charitys. Air Ambulance, Oxhill Church and SHN. We received a cheque for £375. I have spoken to Yvonne and she explained what a wonderful time they all had over the three days with different bands playing. Everyone had a fantastic time. Many thanks to all concerned especially Pam & Yvonne for their continual support of the Charity. I have received £536 from A.E. Bennett & Sons. Mrs B. Edkins instructed donations to be sent to SHN, following the funeral service of the late Mr David Edkins. Your support is really appreciated, thank you. ARMSCOTE MANOR GARDEN VISITS Burton Dassett Gardening Club kindly donated £150. Cotswold Walking Holidays donated £100, thank you so much. Members of the Gloucestershire Garden and Landscape Trust kindly donated £260. Hans Peder Christiansen from the Danish Garden Group, Amsterdam, kindly donated £290. Leicestershire and Rutland Friends of the Garden Museum kindly donated £660. Border Lines, visiting the Finest Gardens in Britain, kindly donated £330 for the 33 people who visited Armscote Manor.
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Strictly Hetherington Ball The most fabulous Strictly Hetherington Ball ever, took place by very generous invitation of Peter and Anthea Whale, at their home and raised in excess of £39,000. Plumes of pink and white feathers dressed the tables with fairy lights. The black and white dance floor and glitter balls set the theme. The Marquee sparkled throughout. On a perfectly warm September evening 430 guests arrived at the red carpet walkway in eager anticipation of a fantastic evening of a delicious meal, fine wine, dancing, and entertainment. During the champagne reception which was sponsored by Sheldon’s Wine Cellars, the Strictly Surprise lollipops could be bought to win some amazing prizes generously donated by local businesses. Four Leaf Clover Events and Catering served a delicious three course dinner. Guests were entertained by an amazing young dance group. After dinner the Champion Russian Professional Couple from London dazzled and spun around the dance floor performing the Jive, Waltz and the Cha Cha Cha!
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James Coker from Knight Frank ran the Auction in his own inimitable style. Our 13 lots raised £14,900. Our enormous thanks to everyone who donated such superb lots.
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The total raised was £1,790. I have read all the emails from the groups, thanking Deborah. They all had the most interesting and memorable of garden visits and enjoyed Armscote’s head gardener Gwyn, taking them around this superb garden. Many thanks to all concerned for such a fantastic amount raised. Once again thank you Deborah.
Jenny Wilson, trustee of DMG Roper Charitable Trust kindly donated £300 to SHN to cover sales of Note Cards and a donation. Many thanks for your contribution and continual support.
AUTUMN VINTAGE CLOTHES SALE Eager shoppers flocked to the Sheldon Bosley Hub in October, to find themselves a truly vintage bargain. From mink fur coats to Jean Muir classics, the range of clothes on sale was both eclectic and rare. The event has raised an impressive £1,474! Thank you so much to everyone who braved the grey weather and found a bargain, bought, sold and supported the Charity. Many thanks also to our supporters for their donations of clothing. Each season we continue to receive such stylish pieces. My thanks to Nicola, Jules, Ginnie, Judith and Debbie for their help during the event. Also thanks to Jackie Vallance for the delicious cakes, which Ginnie sells in the kitchen. Very popular! THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST At the request of Sir Martin Dunne the Trustees of the Adrian Swire Charitable Trust have donated the enormously generous amount of £15,000. The Trustees of SHN and I are so extremely grateful for this wonderful donation. Many, many thanks to all concerned. Also our thanks to Martin for the suggestion! “ The cheque comes with the best wishes of all concerned” Carol Pearson who lives in Darlingscott kindly sponsored Tom Cox for his Three Peaks challenge completed in 2013. £30 was given as recognition of Tom’s achievement. Well done Tom! Snitterfield Tennis Club kindly donated £200 to the Charity raised from an event. Many thanks to you all. Many thanks to Jill Perrin who now lives in Shipston who thoughtfully donated £45. Our Nurses looked after her husband Donald, a year ago. Friendship Estates Ltd donated £89 from Yew Clippings that have been collected by this company from local supporters. Yew Clippings are used in Medical research.
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DESIGNER SALE Another wonderful success, with Rosie, Jane and Zena from Moda Rosa, Alresford bringing their pieces for our supporters to try on and purchase for such amazing bargains. Many girls went home very happy! This event saw the launch of our new SHN Soya candle, which everyone loved. We sold 20, so are delighted with the success of these. The Designer sale raised £2,123. (£301 from £5 donations, £110 from Squeaky’s fabulous jewellery, £248 from candles and Rosie generously donated 10% of her takings £1,464). Once again John and Maggie were so hospitable, opening their entire home to all. Many thanks to you both. Also thanks to Nicola for her help over the entire time, making drinks, selling SHN wares and advising people how stylish they look in their purchases! Huge thanks to Rosie who owns Moda Rosa, for bringing up to the minute designs for Warwickshire to see, we all love the occasion. A WINTER’S TALE FASHION SHOW Held at the Bell Alderminster, put on by Domino and Dice was a fabulous success. 95 tickets were sold, canapes and fizz were served by the charming team at The Bell and then our supporters had a delicious two course meal. James Walton, from Sheldon Bosley, ran the evening superbly and compered the fashion show. There were wonderful auction and raffle prizes, many thanks to all the generous businesses who supported the cause. Jane, Abi, Jayne and Catherine from Domino and Dice created the most stunning Winter story for the models to show off their Winter season clothes. Everyone loved the show. Enormous thanks to Emma Holman-West for her generous support, all the team at the Bell plus Domino and Dice continuing to be such fantastic supporters of SHN, we are grateful to you all. The evening raised a brilliant £1,835. Shipston W.I. kindly sent a cheque for £75 which came from a team of knitters at a coffee morning to raise funds in memory of a dear friend Val. Many thanks to all concerned for your support. Maki Sutton and Alan Lamb kindly hosted the
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annual successful Bridge Drive at the North Cotswold Bridge Club. They had ten tables, a brilliant raffle and delicious tea, all arranged by Maki. Alan kindly organises all the Bridge! Many thanks to you both and your Bridge players for their support. The afternoon raised a marvellous £356.
BARBARA AND TERRY MAHER Once again Barbara and Terry Maher have raised the most amazing total for SHN. £865 has been given, following the Maher’s very successful Tennis day. The Charity is enormously grateful to the Maher’s for their continual generous support, thank you. They had a wonderful sunny day and 36 people playing tennis on two courts with a delicious lunch and dinner. Also many thanks to all the players and party revellers!
Betty Holden kindly supported SHN by selling our wares at the Tredington Christmas coffee morning raising £70. The Armscote bulbs were also sold; £122.50. Plus the organisers of the event kindly donated £24 to the Charity. Enormous thanks to Betty and Tredington for their support. The Gate at Brailes raised a marvellous total of £105, from a successful Quiz night. Many thanks to Ian and Ann plus all their customers. Your continual support is really appreciated. Thank you. Jonathan Nicholls a member of the Hook Norton Festival of Fine Ales suggested SHN benefitted from their fundraising activities through the year. I received a cheque for £250. Many thanks to all concerned and your continual support. WELLESBOURNE XMAS LIGHTS EVENING Local businesses generously gave us numerous bottles for the bottle stall we had at the Wellesbourne Christmas lights evening. Many people enjoyed the event and we raised £119. Thanks to Tesco Stratford-on-Avon, Marks & Spencers, Maybird Centre, Talton Mill, Fosseway Nurseries, Budgens, Moreton-in Marsh, Waitrose, Stratford-on-Avon, Co-op Shipston on Stour and the Co-op Wellesbourne. The Brailes Branch of the Stratford Conservative Association donated £30 which they raised at a social meeting with Nadhim Zahawi. Thank you for thinking of SHN. CHRISTMAS GIFT FAIR Once again Mark and Belinda Roberts hosted the Christmas Gift Fair in their beautiful home at Longbourn Farm, Kineton. The event was hugely successful and the weather was kind to our supporters and volunteers. The summary of the event:- Through the door 356. There were 29 stalls and 10% of the total they took was £1,431.50. The tombola over the two days raised £542. The kitchen (all the food is donated) serving home-
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MRS K. WEBB “Dear Rebecca Sorry I don’t know your surname so I hope this arrives alright. The cheque is for £80 given to me instead of presents for my 90th birthday. I hope it will help Shipston Home Nurses. With best wishes Mrs K Webb” What an amazing lady and yes Mrs Webb it will help the Nurses enormously, thank you so much. Lloyds Bank Community Fund 2014. Due to our loyal supporters voting, Lloyds Bank donated £2,000 to SHN. Many thanks to you all who kindly went to the trouble of voting for the Charity. We are all delighted with the outcome. made mince-pies, cakes, biscuits and superb soup which Annabelle, Di and Sarah organise, many thanks to Emma for donating all the mincepies, raised £369. SHN wares raised £692. I am truly grateful to Mark and Belinda, their home is such a wonderful venue and creates the most special of atmospheres for this occasion. Many thanks to you both. 41 volunteers helped me over the two days, and I am so thankful, that you can all spare the time to come along, and help raise funds for SHN. Thank you all so very much. This does include all the car parking guys, the girls who are in the kitchen and the charming people who meet and greet and sell. Plus Posy and Gill for kindly making the rolls for the stall holders. Tricia from Truly, Lovely Candles who made these for us, kindly sold the candles over the two days raising a profit of £247. Everyone loved the candles the thought behind them and the fragrances. These will be sold again through 2015. The Gift Fair raised £4,322. Thank you so much to everyone who was involved.
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SHIPSTON LIONS At a presentation evening the Stour Valley Lions Club generously donated £500 to the charity from funds raised during the year. Other charities that benefitted from the evening were Zoe’s Place in Coventry, Shipston Angling Club, Cancer Research, Air Ambulance and Shipston Guides. Many thanks to all the Stour Valley Lions for their continual support. The Trustees of the Stella Symons Charitable Trust have donated £250 to SHN. We are so grateful to Kate, Mervyn and Simon for their continual support, many thanks. Thank you to Martin and his team at Shipston Natural Health Clinic for their fantastic support selling our Notelets, Walkbooks and Christmas cards. They are always willing to promote any event we run and their help is truly appreciated. The Methodist Church Tysoe gave a generous donation of £200 raised at their lunch club. The lunch club organiser, Lyn Hicks, was recently nursed by our wonderful Nursing team. Lyn was always generously baking for events. Graham,
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Lyn’s husband, was extremely grateful for the support of SHN. Thank you so much for your donation. The Red Lion, Long Compton held a Quiz and raised a very successful £150 for the Charity. Many thanks to all concerned. Bob and Meg Morton sent a donation of £25 in lieu of sending Christmas Cards. Thank you both so much for your continual, generous support. Michael Appleton from Upper Tysoe, kindly sent a Christmas donation of £50. Thank you so much for your continual support. Bill Hannis from Shipston-on-Stour kindly sent a donation of £25, after Christmas. He also gave a talk to the Avon Probus Club and they donated £40 following his request to support SHN. Thank you so much Bill. Dianne Page kindly sent a donation of £75, in memory of her Mother Audrey Bryce, who our Nurses looked after in 2012. Many thanks for thinking of SHN.
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ROTARY CLUB OF SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR Firstly, I sincerely apologise to all the Rotary Club Members that I did not edit in the 2014 Newsletter, the generous donation that SHN was given and I received in 2013 of £250. Many thanks to you all for your continual support, it is truly appreciated. In 2014 I have received an additional cheque for £250 from the Rotarians and once again the Trustees and I are so grateful for your support, many, many thanks. The Warwickshire Open Studios fortnight held at Richard Harvey’s raised £52. Many thanks to all of the people who came and visited this wonderful exhibition and donated to SHN and the Poppy Appeal. Ebrington Primary School organised a marvellous open garden and tea party at Compton Scorpion Manor. We advertised this lovely event and were given £250 as a donation from their very successful afternoons fundraising for the local school. Many thanks to Olive Burrows and her terrific team of bakers at Ettington, for their cake and biscuit making, which the Ebrington team sold for their delicious teas. Bob and Shirley Large from Little Wolford kindly gave a donation of £50. They received this from the BBC Film Unit for using their drive whilst filming at The Manor in the village. In the event the BBC didn’t use the drive but Bob and Shirley did think of the Charity. Many thanks! Shipston Angling Club generously donated £300 after their successful fishing day. Many thanks to you all. Mrs Julie Digweed from Stretton-on-Fosse sent a cheque for £312 which was raised by eight local pubs playing Domino’s. The winning team was The Plough at Stretton-on-Fosse. Many thanks to all concerned for supporting SHN and congratulations to The Plough!
Andrew Vickers local to Shipston has been a supporter of SHN for many years. Our Nurses looked after his Mother Audrey May Vickers and Andrew kindly decided to raise funds for SHN, in memory of Audrey. I have received many touching letters from friends of Audrey’s who held her in high esteem and with fond memories. The donations have raised £605. Many thanks to Miss P. Lesley, Mr R.Illingworth, Mrs E. Boddington, Mr S. Peters, Mr and Mrs A.Chattington, Mr and Mrs I.Potts, Mrs E.Henshall, Mrs S.Roberts, Mr R.Macfarlane, Mr and Mrs N. Peebles, Mr P. Fothergill, Mr B. A Hindley, the Hirsts and Mr J.E.Burt. Comments from friends:How they appreciated your help in their time of sadness. Please accept the enclosed cheque as a token of my appreciation of all the care and love you and your staff showed to Mrs Audrey Vickers at the latter stages of her earthly pilgrimage. In loving memory of a very dear friend of many years. Thank you to Sue Mole and her Dominoes team who play at The Fuzzy Duck, Armscote. The Fuzzy Duck kindly provided refreshments for the teams for which everyone makes a £1 contribution each week and they have raised £310 for the Charity. Many thanks to you all.
Thank you to Hilary Bryan who kindly loans all her china, kitchen wares and cutlery for many events free of charge. This all helps to make our profits greater. Many thanks Hilary. Thank you to Emma Morris who through the year has donated many lovely cakes, biscuits and soup free of charge for lots of different events. Your support and generosity is truly appreciated.
Rebecca Mawle Shipston Home Nursing Fundraising Coordinator rebecca@shn-fundraising.co.uk 01608 674929 Lower Farm Barn, Great Wolford, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 5NQ
Mr and Mrs Alan Hart of Shipston-on-Stour celebrated their Ruby wedding anniversary and kindly raised £195 in lieu of presents from their guests at their celebration party. Many thanks to Alan and Joyce for their support and congratulations on 60 years of marriage!
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The Nursing report Janet Oakey The Shipston Home Nursing team had a busy 2014. We nursed fifty-three patients in their homes across the south Warwickshire area. Of those fifty-three patients, thirty-eight had a diagnosis of cancer whilst the remaining fifteen had long term conditions such as heart failure, renal failure and chronic chest problems. In total the team of thirteen Registered General Nurses delivered 922.5 hours of day care and 730 hours of night care. We continue to work closely with the local GP surgeries, district nursing teams and hospices and would like to say a big thank you for their continued support. Our thanks also goes to all the families and friends of our patients, past and present, who always make us feel so welcome when we visit their homes.
“I thank you again for the way you looked after Olive in her last days by your lovely caring Nurses”
The SHN Nurses at Shirley Carr’s leaving party.
“Thank you for the loving care and attention given to him and for making his life comfortable during his last few weeks”
“All good wishes for you and the marvellous Charity”
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Finally the team would like to wish you all a happy and healthy New Year.
Many thanks Suzie Suzie Coyte finished working with me in February 2014, as she was needed to help Tom and Edward, her sons, with their new business. Suzie had been coming to my home for many years, working one day a week for SHN. I would like to thank her for all her input and huge support over the years whenever I needed her, over and above the working hours. We are really great friends and it was special to have Suzie by my side during that time. We had a lot of fun working together for SHN, raising funds and organising different events. If there is a large event, and I need some voluntary help, Suzie if she is available, will always be there to help. Debbie Foster is now working 15 hours a week, managing the social media and other aspects of fundraising.
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The Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust & Shipston Home Nursing invite you to a
Simulated Game Day on the Foxcote Estate, Ilmington,Warwickshire CV36 4LD Friday 5th June 2015 By kind permission of Mr & Mrs L Wexner
5 x 80 Bird Flushes, 400 Clays per team, Teams of 4 - £400 to include: 1.00pm registration, bacon roll, tea and coffee 2.00pm shooting commences, finish 5.00pm Bar from 4.30pm, 2 course meal at 5.30pm, Charity Auction Please contact Rebecca Mawle to secure your team rebecca@shn-fundraising.co.uk tel 01608 674 929
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SHN Supporters, Paddock Farm, open new shop in Brailes Great news for the people of Brailes and surrounding villages; Nick and Jon Francis are setting up a new Paddock Farm butchery in the village. The shop will be on the site of Frank Barwick’s former shop on the High Street and will offer their renowned Tamworth pork alongside local beef, lamb and lots more. The new shop will see the continuation of a butcher in the village following the retirement of Frank Barwick who has been serving the village for 25 years.
Nick and Jon are looking forward to meeting everyone from within the village and welcoming existing customers from further afield.
Paddock Farm produce is already supplied to top chefs around the country – from Raymond Blanc’s restaurant in Oxfordshire to Fergus Henderson’s St John in London – supplying 35 Michelin stars. Their herd of Tamworth pigs are only kept three miles down the road so there will be minimal food miles. www.shipstonhomenursing.co.uk
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Chairman’s report Clive Irwin Another year starts and yet again there is mixed news from around the world which can either inspire or cause often gloomy thoughts.
Thanks to all our supporters and ever generous sponsors, we once again enjoyed a very successful Ball at the home of Peter and Anthea Whale, and acknowledge their efforts and generosity to help create a great night out which also proved a great fund raiser. The food as ever was excellent , and the live band certainly got most people on the dance floor for a long time! Just after the Ball, my wife and I were lucky to go on a touring holiday to Thailand, starting in Bangkok. The highlights of the tour were a bit strange – the War cemetery at Bridge on the River Kwai with 7000 war graves of young men who perished building a railway, and a stay on a beachfront hotel at Khao Lak which was one of the areas devastated by the Tsunami 10 years ago (yes!, that long). Trips abroad February 2015
like this bring home how lucky we are in this country to have the standard of living we do, and the public services we enjoy.
steadily increase – we are an ageing population, and many people are living longer with some times chronic and incurable conditions.
You would not necessarily think this reading our newspapers or watching the TV with endless repetition of the A and E crisis and failed targets!! The vast majority of our patients in hospitals do experience high quality care, but the speed of turnaround now often means the little things that make it an excellent experience can slip away.
Access to the services of the Charity are often via District Nurses or Family doctors, but can also be achieved via self referral or via friends/ relatives.
To this end, the community support for people who need help to return home, or into a safe care home type environment, becomes increasingly important as we try to get folk out of the acute hospital situation, often where they would rather not be. The Charity continues to review and care for patients with cancer and other terminal illnesses in the latter stages of their lives. We have recently looked at increasing the remit of the Charity to support bereaved relatives and carers immediately after a loved ones death, and have also taken on more permanent members of staff to share the workload we expect to
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The ongoing support and enthusiasm of our many fundraisers with such a wide range of projects is really encouraging, and the Trustees are very grateful for any and all the contributions made to support our nurses deliver their special and much needed care when and where the patient needs it most. Within our own ranks, time and people move on. I would like to acknowledge the enormous efforts of Shirley Carr in her role as nurse and coordinator for the Charity and its patients, There are many families and patients who have benefitted from her quietly efficient, calm and caring approach. With all best wishes for 2015. Dr Clive Irwin Chairman
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Treasurer’s report Christopher Owen We are now in our eighteenth year of providing free nursing for the terminally ill at home in Wellesbourne, Kineton and Shipston-on-Stour area in the South Warwickshire area. scheme is being set up.
We managed to cover our costs for the financial year ended 30 June 2014, and made a surplus of £42,904.
The dedicated experienced and professional team of Trustees, Nurses and Fundraisers are continuing to work hard to ensure the longevity of the service.
We received £ 65,220 mainly from South Warwickshire Primary Health Care Trust for the continuing care by our nurses of NHS patients leaving hospital and referred to SHN. Fundraising events contributed £80,259 after event costs. We have adequate reserves to cover operating costs, short term invested in COIF Charity Funds. We need £180,000 this financial year to 30 June 2015 to cover our outgoings. Developments Our fundraising team are
working hard to attract support from businesses in the area and welcome any leads in this respect. Conversion to a Charitable Incorporated Organisation is in progress. Our services are soon to include bereavement counselling. An auto-enrolment pension
I would urge supporters of Shipston Home Nursing to consider making provision in their wills in favour of the charity and life time gifts of shares, property etc, and if assistance is needed I am on hand for guidance. Keep up the good work and thanks for your support and your continuing efforts. Any ideas for Trust, legacy and other income or comments please ring Chris Owen, Treasurer on 01608 685095 or email ci.owen01@gmail.com
A Positive Change for the Future Shipston Home Nursing will shortly deliver its services as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation instead of via an unincorporated charity. In making this change the trustees have been ably guided by Mark Lewis a solicitor specialising in charity law with Lodders of Stratford-upon-Avon. The law was changed recently to allow the incorporation of charities as Charitable Incorporated Organisations (CIO) in order to give some of the benefits enjoyed by but without some of the burdens of a company. This change in the law was made for a number of reasons but one concern of many people who are asked to become a trustee of an unincorporated charity is the potential personal liability that comes with being a trustee. It is recognised that insurance is not a complete answer to this concern. The result has been reluctance on the part of some to become trustees of unincorporated charities. Formation of a CIO will overcome that concern and ensure that Shipston Home Nursing will continue to attract the calibre of trustee required to run the charity effectively in the future.
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All CIOs are registered with the Charity Commission and must adhere to the rules and regulations applicable to CIOs. The Charity Commission oversee CIO in the same way as unincorporated charities are overseen. Importantly the present trustees and the staff and nurses of Shipston Home Nursing as it is now constituted will continue to run the new CIO and to deliver the same services as have been delivered in the past. In practice those using the service will see no change to the way in which the charity is run. Richard Lloyd Trustee
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Who can receive the service provided by Shipston Home Nursing? B40
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The service is available to those living within areas marked on this map
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Tredington
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Charingworth
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Shutford
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Long Compton
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Sponsored by
Therapies Day
Spring run, jog or walk at Walton Hall
Saturday 14th March – 10:30am – 4:30pm Burmington House, Burmington, Shipston-on-Stour, CV36 5AF Three sessions for £25
Sunday 19th April – 10.00am Walton Hall, Wellesbourne, CV35 9HU £5 Adult, £3 Child
Break free from the patterns that bind you with Mindfulness Based Approaches By kind invitation of Jonathan and Jess Another tranquil day at their beautiful home. Tea, coffee, soup and cakes available.
Set in the beautiful 65 acre grounds of Walton Hall Hotel by kind permission of Walton Hall and Sir Andrew Hamilton. The course is designed for all abilities. Why not bring a few friends from work and run as a team?
To book treatments/classes please call 07806 941 374 or email woolcottjessica@gmail.com
10am for a 10.30am start. Dogs welcome but on a lead please.
Acupuncture, Hypnotherapy, Bowen Technique, Emotional Freedom Technique EFT, Dru Yoga/ Relaxation, Reflexology, Body Massage, Indian Head Massage and “True Life Conversations”,
Refreshments and hotdogs available. Help raise even more money for the charity, please download a sponsor form from our website.
For more information please call Jess on 07806 941374
For more information please call Gilda Gardner on 01789 740083 or 07970 177951 or Rebecca Mawle on 01608 674929
Plant and Home Produce Sale, Plants & Produce Wanted Please Saturday 9th May, 10am - 12noon FREE ENTRY Sheldon Bosley Hub, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 4DQ Plants (including vegetable plants), Jams, Chutneys, Cakes, Biscuits, Marmalades, Pickles, Pies, Garden Produce etc. Delivery of plants and produce to Sheldon Bosley Hub from 12-Noon onwards, Friday 8th May or call Nicola on 01926 651453 for prior collection. For more information please call Fudge Ramsay 01608 680000 or Caroline Gunn 01608 663508 www.shipstonhomenursing.co.uk www.shipstonhomenursing.co.uk
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WOLF Run donates £10K The WOLF Run was set up by Charlie Moreton and Karen Archer four years ago on a family farm in Warwickshire. An innovative, challenging 10k, the Run tests strength, ingenuity and determination with a series of natural and man-made obstacles and off-road running trails. Runners climb huge fallen trees, wade through mud and water, tackle 40 foot cargo nets and swim lakes, before warming up at a post-Run party with music, food and WOLF beer! There are now four WOLF Runs a year, two in Warwickshire and two at Stanford Hall in Leicestershire, each welcoming up to 6,000 runners over each weekend. Many of the runners fundraise by taking part and finding sponsorship, and the WOLF Run also supports both local and national charities, hosting a guest charity at each event and donating a percentage of their profits. Shipston Home Nursing was an obvious choice for Charlie and Karen when it came to choosing a local charity to support as Karen’s father was nursed by SHN through the final stages of cancer. With their support, he was able to spend his last days in his home surrounded by his family and in comfortable, familiar surroundings instead of in a hospital. SHN do simply incredible work and the WOLF Run is delighted to be able to support them. If you would like to fundraise for SHN by tackling the WOLF Run, please visit www.thewolfrun.com. A massive thank you to Karen and Charlie for your wonderful generosity!
SHN Golf Day 2015
Country Car Boot Sale
Tadmarton Heath Golf Club, 11th September – Tee off at 9am
Sunday 6th September Honington Hall Estate Near Shipston-on-Stour
• Coffee and Bacon Roll will be available to purchase from 8am at £2.50 • 18 hole Stableford Competition • 2 Course Buffet • Auction • Coffee and Bacon Roll will be available to purchase from 8am at £2.50 • 18 hole Stableford Competition • 2 Course Buffet Sponsored by • Auction • Prize giving
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8.30am for General public 8am gates open for carbooters. Book in advance or pay on the day. To book a slot or for more information please call Rebecca on 01608 674929
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Our Nurses at their best Jackie Ramsey’s partner Jim Warren was nursed by Kate Hardwicke. This is Jackie’s memory of that very special, but sad time. his date with his favourite Nurse was due! Jim needed to talk honestly about how his cancer would progress, he had many conversations with Kate, in which it was explained the treatment he would receive and how he would be looked after when his time came. This was immense comfort to Jim and he was glad of the direct talking that he received. The honesty was a comfort to him.
Jim passed peacefully on April 12th 2014 aged 56. He had metastic colorectal carcinoma. The day we were told was unbearable and in those few seconds we knew that our lives would never be the same again. But the strong man in front of me took it on the chin, and if you knew Jim well, you would expect nothing less. We knew we had to live with the cancer and look on the bright side and cherish the moments.
As the months progressed Jim became frustrated with the limitations of what he could do. He would laugh with his children about taking hours to put a slipper on, but with Kate he could allow the pessimism to seep out. Jim’s dignity was so important and he was allowed to keep that until the end. Kate and Jim decided a plan of action to keep his self-respect and pride, but also allowed for the care which had to be provided. Kate became a councillor to us all, not only helping Jim through the dark days, but also me as his partner. I still had to work and knowing that Jim was seeing Kate, helped me through the day.
Jim was born locally on Tidmington Farm, near Shipston-on-Stour. His love of the farm, wildlife and nature was outstanding. His work was also a passion as an experienced tool maker in and around the area. He became an encyclopaedia of knowledge and experience, passing on his know how to friends and family. He was a very sociable man, believing you had to laugh at yourself, with witty banter being the order of the day. He was a loyal and trustworthy friend to many. He was a brilliant role model and Father to his children and stepdaughter. Always instilling good morals and values. His fierce strength was inspirational, never losing resolve or dignity, never giving up the fight.
Until you live this journey you don’t realise the support needed. Shipston Home Nursing provided this and more. We have not only respect and admiration for Kate but the Charity as a whole. You are an amazing Charity who have gone above and beyond, to look after the most special man.
Jim and I both realised we needed assistance on this journey, but we found so much more! Shipston Home Nursing gave us support, reassurance, the strength to continue and more than that we found friendship. I know it was of major comfort to Jim’s children that he always looked forward to seeing Kate and it would perk him up massively to know www.shipstonhomenursing.co.uk
On behalf of myself, our family and Jim, I thank you. You are angels and will be forever in our hearts. Jackie Ramsey
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You can make a difference There are many ways you can support Shipston Home Nursing. Please complete the form below and return to: Chris Owen, Shipston Home Nursing, Wheelwright Cottage, Cherington, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire CV36 5HS. Tel: 01608 685095 q Make a difference right away by making a one-off donation q Sign-up for a direct debit and support us monthly – please send me details q Through your company, including sponsorship, cause-related marketing and one-off donations q Through you or your child’s school – please contact me
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Calendar of events 2015 Empty Bowls @ Whichford Saturday 21st February, 12 - 3pm Whichford Pottery, Whichford Shipston on Stour CV36 5PG Shipston Rugby Club Sportsmans Dinner Friday 6th March, 7.30pm Townsend Hall Shipston on Stour Tom Jaine at Whichford’s Marmalade Festival Saturday 7th March, 7.30pm St Michael’s Church, Whichford Entry £5. For more information Please call Julia Melvin 01608 684 019 Sophia Corlett 01608 684 369
Plant & Home Produce Sale Saturday 9th May, 10am - 12noon FREE ENTRY Sheldon Bosley Hub, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 4DQ Delivery of plants and produce from 12-Noon onwards Friday 8th May please. For more information please call Fudge Ramsay 01608 680000 or Caroline Gunn 01608 663508 Simulated Game Day Friday 5th June Foxcote Estate, Ilmington, Shipston-On-Stour CV36 4LD Registration 1pm For more information please call Rebecca on 01608 674929
Therapies Day Saturday 14th March, 10.30am By very kind invitation of Jonathan & Jess, Burmington House, Burmington, Shipston-on -Stour CV36 5AF For more information please call Jess on 07806 941 374 or woolcottjessica@gmail.com
Bottle Stall at Wellesbourne Street Fayre Saturday 6th June Wellesbourne Street Fayre If you can you donate a bottle or two please contact us to arrange drop off. Rebecca Mawle 01608 674929 Nicola Loades 01926 651453
Vintage & 2nd Hand Clothes Sale Saturday 28th March, 10.30am - 12.30pm Sheldon Bosley Hub, Shipston-on-Stour CV36 4DQ
Country Car Boot Sale Sunday 6th September Honington Hall Estate 8.30am for General public 8am gates open for carbooters, book in advance or pay on the day. To book a slot or for more information please call Rebecca on 01608 674929
Spring Run, Jog or Walk Sunday 19th April, 10am Walton Hall, Wellesbourne CV35 9HU Sponsored by Sheldon Bosley For more information please call Gilda Gardner 01789 740083 or 07970 177951
Golf Day Friday 11th September Tadmarton Heath Golf Club Kindly Sponsored by Peter Clarke From 8am. See page 33 for details.
Stratford 10K Run Sunday 13th September 9.30am start. For more information please go to www.tempoevents.co.uk In association with Lodders Solicitors LLP. Bakeathon Saturday 19th September 9am - 9pm Come and join Emma and Jodie and bakeup a storm for the charity. All produce to be sold at the Shipston Food Festival on Sunday 20th September, for more information contact Jodie Wright on 07835 425 244 or at ntyujw1@hotmail.com or Emma Morris on 07853 441687 Shipston Food Festival Sunday 20th September, 10am - 4pm Wyatts Tree & Plant Auction Saturday 17th October 11.30am Wyatts Garden Centre, Hill Barn Farm, Great Rollright OX7 5SH. By kind invitation of John and Pat Wyatt Designer Sale Thursday 5th 6pm-8.30pm & Friday 6th November 9am – 6pm Darlingscott Farm Kindly hosted by John and Maggie Sargent Don’t miss this annual sale of fabulous designer clothes and accessories Christmas Gift Fair Tuesday 17th November 6pm – 9.30pm & Wednesday 18th 9.30am – 3.30pm Townsend Hall, Shipston on Stour
For information on any of these events please contact Rebecca Mawle on 01608 674929 or email rebecca@shn-fundraising.co.uk unless otherwise stated
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