TUESDAY 30th APRIL from 1.30 – 2.15pm
Our Time to Remember event is in just over 2 weeks!
The event will feature live music as well as space for remembrance, and the opportunity to make a keepsake in memory of a loved one.
Sign up for free today at https://bit.ly/4awO4hh
Next Tuesday, 9th April, our latest exhibition will be unveiled outside the Iona Cafe at 1pm.
The exhibition will be comprised of artworks created by members of the ‘Make Your Mark’ group, and it would be fantastic to see as many people as possible there to support the artists!
There will be a range of works encompassing a range of different mediums and subjects, and the Iona Cafe will be open as normal to provide food and refreshments!
Image Credit- D.M.V.Stead- ‘Creeps’
Next Thursday’s (11th April) Supporting your Child in Grief group has been cancelled due to the Easter Holidays.
The next group will run on Thursday 9th May at 11am-12pm as usual.
Apologies for any inconvenience.
We’re putting the finishing touches to our brand new Stockbridge shop, which will now open on Wednesday 21st February instead of Saturday 17th!
We can’t wait to welcome everyone along to Stockbridge’s newest addition at 10-12 Hamilton Place at 10am!
THURSDAY 8th FEBRUARY at 11am
Our next ‘Supporting your child in grief’ session takes place on Thursday 8th February at 11am.
The session offers an opportunity for you to join other parents and carers to talk, share feelings and connect with one another. You can simply say it how it is, seek advice and hopefully pick up some tips from each other.
Register for free today at https://bit.ly/48YWWf1
Our first Afternoon Tea was a resounding success last Friday, and spaces are filling up for the next one! So much so that we’ve added a new date on Saturday 17th February!
These delicious teas are made by our chefs in house, and as well as being a delicious treat to brighten up any weekend, they also raise funds for the Hospice!
You can book yours today by emailing iona@stcolumbashospice.org.uk , booking in person in the Iona Cafe, or by going to our online shop!
All are invited to our Time to Remember event for Winter on Friday 16th of February, 2pm – 2.45pm, in our beautiful Fidra room (No.17 Boswall Road).
This is an opportunity to gather together to remember loved ones who have died. It is an inclusive event, appropriate for all ages and for people of all faiths and none.
If you have children, feel free to bring them.
The event will include: quiet music, short reading(s)/reflection, something simple to make & take home and the chance to think about the people we love.
The Iona cafe will be open afterwards offering free hot drinks for anyone who wishes to stay and chat.
Visit https://stcolumbashospice.org.uk/…/time-to-remember… to book.
Please note a separate booking must be made for each person wishing to attend.
The UK’s largest housebuilder has raised £90,244 for hospice and end of life care in the East of Scotland at its recent charity ball.
Barratt Developments, which includes David Wilson Homes and Barratt Homes, welcomed more than 450 guests to the EICC in Edinburgh on Friday 8th September – with attendees enjoying an auction, comedy performance from Larry Dean and live music from Manhattan.
All proceeds from the evening went to St Columba’s Hospice Care which provides world-leading hospice care to those based in Edinburgh and the Lothians.
As this year’s main charity for the housebuilder’s East Scotland division, Barratt Developments has so far raised a total of £157,024 for St Columba’s Hospice Care through fundraising, including a Pentland Hills walk and office events.
The 2023 sum has already exceeded last year’s efforts, which totalled £109,000.
Jon Heggie, Director of Income Generation at St Columba’s Hospice Care, said: “The ball was a fantastic event, and typified the attitude we’ve seen and enjoyed from Barratt over the course of our partnership.
“They’ve really pulled out all the stops to raise as much money as they can for us, as well as spending time here helping with recent ward renovations and volunteering to paint some fences and maintain the grounds.
“The difference they’ve made to the hospice as a charity partner really is tangible and will directly benefit hundreds of patients and their families right across Edinburgh and East Lothian. On behalf of everyone at the hospice, I’d like to say a massive thank you.”
Alison Condie, Managing Director at Barratt Developments East Scotland, said: “Giving back to the communities in which we build has always been a priority across all Barratt Developments’ divisions.
“In the East of Scotland, we’ve formed a strong relationship with St Columba’s Hospice Care over the last few years and have been continuing to raise funds for the essential care its team provides.
“We’ve already surpassed last year’s fundraising total, a feat we could not have achieved without the generous donations from guests and our colleagues who have given up their time to fundraise or take part in a physical challenge.
“The money raised will help support those who need it most in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas, providing them with the very best care.”
Amanda Southey, Hospice Corporate Manager at St Columba’s Hospice Care, said: “First and foremost I’d like to thank the team at Barratt for choosing St Columba’s Hospice Care as their charity partner.
“The partnership has worked really well, and I think both parties have really enjoyed it, and gained a lot from it.
“The fundraising they have done has been absolutely inspirational, and they’ve really jumped at the chance to help in other areas at every opportunity.”
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— The housebuilder donated more than £80,000 in 2022 to good causes in the east of Scotland, from children’s recreation and sports groups to foodbanks and conservation trusts —
Barratt Developments – which includes Barratt Homes, David Wilson Homes and Oregon Timber Frame Ltd – is celebrating a year of giving after its charitable efforts topped more than £189,000 in donations across Scotland.
Each year, the five-star housebuilder supports a wide range of organisations promoting health, employability and care among many other causes. This is done through various charity initiatives, including the Barratt Developments Scotland Community Fund, which donates £1,500 to a deserving local cause in each of its Scottish divisions every month.
Over the last 12 months, Barratt Developments has provided financial support to a diverse mix of charities in the east of Scotland. Totalling a whopping £80,000, donations came at a vital time for many families, individuals and organisations affected by the cost-of-living crisis.
In light of this, the housebuilder made significant donations to a range of organisations which support families in need. St Columba’s Hospice Care, which provides world-leading hospice care to those based in Edinburgh and the Lothians, was Barratt’s main charity in the east for 2022 – securing a £60,000 donation.
Other Lothian donation included a £10,000 donation to Social Bite, a £1,500 donation to Empty Kitchen, Full Hearts in Edinburgh, which rescues surplus food to make meals for those in need, and Edinburgh Food Project which received a £1,000 funding boost. East Lothian Roots and Fruits, which aims to make fruit and vegetables more affordable and therefore more accessible, also received a donation of £1,500.
Other organisations which received donations in the east of Scotland included Dnipro; which supports orphans in Ukraine, disability-focused Capability Scotland, The Water of Leith Conservation Trust and Sporting Start – a group that encourages young people to get active and enjoy sport.
Alison Condie, Barratt Developments’ Managing Director for East Scotland, said: “At Barratt, we’re committed to using our scale for good whenever and wherever we can. As Scotland’s leading housebuilder, it’s important that we give back to the areas in which we build and lead by example.
“There is so much vital work being undertaken by organisations up and down the country, and we’re extremely proud to have been able to support these activities and help them continue during what has been a very challenging year.
“From foodbanks through to environmental projects, we’ve donated to a variety of causes this year and look to continue supporting such a diverse mix in 2023. We would like to thank everyone who suggested charities and supported our fundraising activity, and wish everyone a merry Christmas and happy New Year.”
The full list of 2022’s beneficiaries includes:
• Highland Homeless, Inverness
• Aberdeen Cyrenians, Aberdeen
• Social Bite, Edinburgh
• The Coming Home Centre, Glasgow
• CATH, Perth
• St Columba’s Hospice Care
• Link Living
• Capability Scotland
• Cross Reach
• The Water of Leith Conservation Trust
• Sporting Start
• Edinburgh Food Project
• Four Square
• Dnipro
• Tenovus Scotland
• East Lothian Roots and Fruits
• Empty Kitchen Full Hearts
• Pink Saltire
• Edinburgh Cat & Dog Home
• Cash for Kids
• Mental Health Aberdeen (MHA)
• Perth & Kinross Foodbank
• Abbie’s Sparkle Foundation
• Trees for Life
• Hamish Dear Warm Hugs
• Ellon Castle Gardens – Bill Bruce Memorial Garden Project
• Elgin Sports Community Trust
• Cove Woodland Community Trust
• Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Scotland
• Newburgh & Ythan Community Trust – Seal Beach Project
• Dream, Believe, Achieve Highland
• The Leanne Fund
• Cash for Kids Coat Appeal 2022
• The Prince & Princess of Wales Hospice in Glasgow
• The Lily Foundation
• Parklea Branching Out
• St Andrew’s Hospice – Thanksgiving Thistle Appeal
• The Simba Charity
• Trust Jack Foundation
• Kindness Homeless Street Team Glasgow
• Nil by Mouth
• CHAP
• CHAS
• Children 1st – Bairns’ Hoose Project
• The Prince’s Trust
• Glasgow Spirit of Christmas
• Canine Partners
• Selkirk Food Bank
• Stable Life
• Brake Road Safety
• The Wave Project
• Artbeat Scotland
• Earlston Scouts Group
• Rowlands, Selkirk
• The Difference, Special Baby Care Unit
St Columba’s Hospice Care has launched its 45th annual Light Up A Life appeal, which offers people across Edinburgh and the Lothians the opportunity to come together to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones who have died.
This year’s appeal is backed by Mary Moriarty who, prior to her death on 3 October 2022 was support by the Hospice’s community team.
Mary shared her story in support of Light Up A Life and said: “The one thing I knew was I wanted to be cared for at home, that was the main thing for me and they’ve helped me do that.”
Over the past year, the Hospice has made almost 5000 home visits to patients across Edinburgh and the Lothians and appeals like Light Up A Life raise the funds needed to make this possible.
Jackie Stone, CEO, St Columba’s Hospice Care, said: “Light Up A Life is always a really special time of year when we can pay tribute to and remember loved ones. Every year, our community comes together to share memories and celebrate the lives of those we love who have died.
“It’s always a very poignant service and we are looking forward to welcoming people from across the city both in person and virtually. Every penny raised through the appeal helps us continue to provide specialist care for patients and families in the local community.”
This year’s campaign runs from October until 2 January and is open to everyone, not just those who have been supported by the Hospice, offering the whole community time and space to remember someone special.
Dedications can be made online throughout the festive season and the Hospice will be lighting up its Trees of Remembrance at a special service on Monday 5 December in Charlotte Square Gardens at 6.30pm and in St Mary’s Pleasance Garden, Haddington at 6.30pm on Thursday 8 December.
Entry is free and everyone is welcome to attend the services and can also make a dedication if they would like to.
Dedications can be made online at http://www.stcolumbashospice.org.uk/donate or by calling 0131 551 1381.
Mary’s full story can be read on the Hospice website here.
