Simon Austen goes to new heights with his cockpit challenge
Simon Austen from East Sussex has undergone a brand new challenge to sit in as many aeroplane cockpits for Pilgrims Hospices in memory of his Father Derek Austen. Simon who has sat in over 30...
View ArticleBarbie’s Playschool take on sponsored walk for Pilgrims
On Sunday 18 October Barbie’s Playschool in Broadstairs held their annual Sponsored Walk and this year chose to make their walk in aid of Pilgrims Hospices. During this week Barbie’s also held a bake...
View ArticleChurch collection raises £300 for Pilgrims Hospices
Minister of the Corinthian Church and Healing Association in Broadstairs, Reverend John Hawksworth and a member of his congregation Mr Peter Gibson proudly presented a cheque for £300 to Community...
View ArticleFundraising success for Amy’s cycle challenge
Amy Cannon (9) who lives in Broadstairs decided to take on her very own Cycle Challenge earlier this year in aid of Pilgrims Hospices. The 10 mile challenge which took place in Fowlmead saw Amy raise...
View ArticleHospice supporters show they can stand the heat
A huge thank you from all at Pilgrims to the seventy eight brave souls who took on a daring dash across 800 degree coals last night for Pilgrims Hospices Firewalk. Together they have already raised...
View Article#BigConversation: ‘Opening up the conversation is really important’
Simon Smith from Thanet was shocked when his doctor suggested he talk to the hospice for support with his cancer. He thought it was ‘a place where older people go to die’ but now says having those...
View ArticleHundreds came together for ‘Big Conversation’ about living and dying well
School pupils, university students, GPs, nurses, hospital staff, hospice patients, families and members of the public joined together for a week of activities to open up conversations about living and...
View ArticleNew Pilgrims Wellbeing and Social Programme launches
A new service to help people with a life limiting illness to access the support they need earlier is set to launch across east Kent. The Wellbeing and Social Programme is free for anyone in the later...
View ArticleBollywood dancing the night away for Pilgrims Hospices
The Ashford Alms, a local fundraising group held a Bollywood evening at Hothfield Village Hall that raised more than £500 for Pilgrims Hospices. The event on Saturday, October 15 included a three...
View ArticleBarbie’s playschool hold sponsored walk for Pilgrims Hospices
On Sunday the 18th October, Barbie’s Playschool in Broadstairs will be holding their annual Sponsored Walk and they have chosen this year to raise funds for Pilgrims Hospices. This year the sponsored...
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