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Hospice Community Palliative Care Nurse Specialist Our Community Palliative Care Nurse Specialist is Beth Ross. Beth manages the care of patients and their families who are living at home with a life-limiting illness. An important aspect of her role is spending time with patients and families in their own surroundings or care facility; providing emotional and psychological support. She also spends time listening and advising on various subjects such as treatments, symptom management, medication, home help services and financial assistance. Beth liaises closely with the local primary health care teams, General Practitioners, District Nursing services and Social Services. She has worked for Southern Area Hospice for almost 8 years in this role. As palliative care in the community becomes ever more important for patients, we spoke to Beth to find out more about the services that are available and how the service benefits and supports patients.

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In Focus: Hospice Community Palliative Care Nurse

The main aim of Hospice Community Palliative Care visits is to provide and deliver a service right to the heart of the community where it is needed most. Beth visits palliative patients in their own homes in the Tandragee, Richhill, Moy and Coalisland areas thus aligned to the same areas as the Community District Nursing Teams. Beth looks after approximately 30 patients and their families in the community. Care is provided for patients with cancer and other life-limiting conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Mother Neurone Disease, HIV and Aids. Beth can assist with care and pain management for patients in their own home and also provides the opportunity for patients to discuss physical, emotional and social needs. Families also receive support in the community in the form of advice and support to patients, family and / or carers including information on benefits. She also refers patients to other available services e.g. Social Worker, Physiotherapist, Occupational Therapist and Hospice. Beth describes what she enjoys most about her job... “I really enjoy the patient contact and being able to support patients and their families, I get a sense of satisfaction from knowing that I am helping them to remain at home with their families for as long as possible. I would really like to see the service growing by taking on more Palliative Care Nurse Specialists and expanding our availability into other areas”. The Palliative Care Nurse Specialist works in the community. This service is available 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. For further information please speak to your GP about a referral.

Southern Area Hospice host ‘Mind Matters’ Seminar

On June 4th 2015 Southern Area Hospice services hosted a seminar for staff to help raise awareness of depression in palliative patients. The seminar was organised by Hospice Nursing Director, Mrs Carmel Campbell and speakers included Mrs Yvonne Martin (Director of Nursing, Foyle Hospice), Mr Paul Quinn (Director of the International Institute of Cognitive Therapy) and Dr Tracey Anderson (Consultant in Palliative Medicine, Southern Area Hospice). Attendees heard about the risk factors for Depression among palliative patients, the signs and symptoms of depression, assessment of the patient they also learned about the various screening tools available and the available medical interventions such as Diversional Therapy, Medications and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy.

Hospice Support Groups

We have a number of fundraising support groups who year-on-year raise much needed funds on our behalf. They do this in a number of ways; Through organising fundraising events, sponsored activities and through collections. In addition to Fundraising, these groups also play a valuable role in raising awareness of the Hospice in their neighbourhood by attending organised events and taking promotional stands. Last year our Support Groups contributed over £95,000 towards the provision of Hospice Care for local people. Lurgan lady Deirdre Breen started a Hospice Support Group called ‘Friends of Southern Area Hospice’ in Lurgan in 2000. Deirdre who manages the local library started the group by hosting a Table Quiz after the death of her friend’s mother in the Hospice. Deirdre describes how being a part of the Hospice Support Group, which meets on a monthly basis, has made a difference to her life.“Being a member of Friends of Southern Area Hospice has allowed me to reach out into the community and to become more confident. The first time I went to collect a cheque and speak on behalf of the Hospice I was terrified, now I don’t even think twice about it! Being a volunteer has helped me to make lots of new friends and I really enjoy the challenge!” To date the Friends of Southern Area Hospice Support Group have raised a staggering £490,000, and they aim to reach the £ ½ million target this year! Tracey Wallace is the secretary of the Mourne Support Group which is based in Kilkeel. The Mourne Support Group has 12 members and they host a range of Fundraising events on behalf of the Hospice from coffee mornings and cake sales to bag packs and street collections in Kilkeel and surrounding areas. The group meet on a monthly basis to plan and organise their activities. Tracey describes how much it means to her to “...initially I was the only one in the support group who had never needed the help of the Hospice. If someone had told me seven years ago when I joined the support group that my Daddy would one day use the Hospice Services I would not have believed them. It is great to be able to help by raising vital funds for such a worthy cause and I have made many new friends in the Mourne Support Group from near and far!” 2

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Dungannon GP, Dr. Murty started his support group called ‘Dr. Murty and Friends’ following the death of his mother due to cancer in 2005. The group hold fundraising events for the Hospice and also work with the specific aim of improving the Day Hospice facility in Dungannon South Tyrone Hospital. Dr Murty describes how his work with the Support Group has helped him to gain useful social skills “Developing and keeping the group together has given me better understanding and has enhanced my communication skills and enabled me to ‘team build’...I also value the experience of working with the Hospice Teams in Newry and Dungannon, and what I really enjoy most is giving something back to the community and being useful towards a worthy cause.” Southern Area Hospice Services are immensely grateful to every member of every Support Group, past and present, for their dedicated hard work! As we celebrate 25 years of Hospice Care we look forward to working with our existing Support Groups in the future and would welcome the help of new Support Groups in the Southern Trust Area. Being a part of a Support Group is an opportunity to meet new people, learn new skills or use existing skills. If you would like to join an existing support group or if you would like to start your own support group and raise funds for Southern Area Hospice please get in touch!

First Citizens of New Council on Official Hospice Visit The newly appointed Chair and Vice Chair of Newry Mourne and Down Council, Cllr Naomi Bailie and Cllr Gillian Fitzpatrick recently came to Southern Area Hospice, St John’s House, Newry in a joint celebration of Nurses Day and 25 Years of Hospice Care. The newly designated Council dignitaries met with patients, staff and volunteers in the Hospice and witnessed first-hand the work of our Hospice nurses. During the tour they discussed with staff and management the key issues currently facing the Hospice. One of the key issues raised was that of funding and the substantial building repairs and maintenance required in the St John’s facility. The Southern Area Hospice has to raise £2.38 million in 2015 to maintain the level of service it currently provides in the southern region. Ann Cooney, Chief Executive of the Southern Area Hospice said, “We are delighted that Councillor Bailie and Councillor Fitzpatrick took the time to come and visit our facility in Newry to celebrate Nurses Day and the 25th Anniversary of the Hospice. Visits such as this are vitally important in highlighting the contribution that the Hospice provides to support health and social care services as well as the financial pressures which a charity like ours faces on a daily basis”. Southern Area Hospice Services include an Inpatient Unit, Outpatient Clinics in Newry, Craigavon and Dungannon, Day Hospice Units in Newry and Dungannon, a Palliative Care team in Daisy Hill Hospital, the Donaldson Counselling and Therapy Centre, Home Care, Social Work team, and a Community Liaison Nurse. Through these services, care is provided by a multi-disciplinary specialist team consisting of doctors, nurses, physiotherapists, chaplains, social workers, complementary therapists, pharmacists, dieticians and occupational therapists. If you would like to support the work of our Hospice Nurses please text SAHS25 £5 to 70070.

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Armagh High School Student Study Visit Pupils from Armagh High School and their teacher Ms. Tanya McBride recently visited St. John’s House to find out more about the alternative therapies and treatments on offer for palliative patients. The students visited as part fulfilment of the requirements for their Health and Social Care A-Level coursework on ‘Holistic Therapies’. Hospice Reflexologist Maureen Ervine gave the students an insight into the reflexology treatment available and the benefits to patients and their families.

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Local Companies Lend Their Support to ‘Hospice 500 Club’

2015 Mourne Truck Run

Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August will see our streets lined with trucks of all sizes, new and vintage, all participating in the Mourne Truck Run. An amazing sight to behold, a cavalcade of hundreds of trucks will leave Newry heading to Newcastle via Castlewellan. Trucks will return to the Albert Basin through Rostrevor for the family fun day on Sunday 2nd August. The event is organised by the O’Hare family, and Southern Area Hospice, PSP and PIPS Newry and Mourne will benefit as will other local charities.

Entry forms have been sent out to companies right across the area requesting a donation of £100 each from 500 businesses to become part of ‘Hospice 500 Club’ and raise vitally needed funds for Hospice services in the Southern Health & Social Trust region. The campaign aims to raise £50,000 through the support of these local small to medium-sized businesses. Entry forms have been sent to businesses in the area but if you have not received one and would like to join the Club please do not hesitate to contact Fiona Stephens on 028 30251333 or e-mail [email protected]

To enter your truck or trucks, contact Stephen or Gary O’Hare on 028 302 61272. The cost to enter a truck is £40 or £30 per truck if more than one truck taking part. Be part of the fun and help us raise funds for local charities!

Pictured are Robin Frew and Lois McFarland of Frew Business Machines. Moy.

Payroll giving - it’s simple, it’s easy and it’s tax effective!

The takeaway that gives back! Dolce Vita!

This is a wonderful way to support the Hospice and help us to secure a regular source of income.

La Dolce Vita have announced the launch of their mobile app available to download from iTunes and Android stores. For a small fee of 79p (all of which is donated to Hospice) you will be able to order all your favourite meals or browse through a wide variety of tasty dishes. Some special “La Dolce Vita Deals” are available on the app and it’s also integrated with Nifty Nosh so ordering your meal is easy.

Payroll giving is so simple to set up! The specified donation amount is taken from the Gross Salary before tax is calculated, meaning that every time your employees give, the tax-man gives too! So giving £1 a week will only cost the individual 80 pence since the tax man contributes the other 20 pence! Pictured are staff from Viltra, Newry, who signed up to the scheme. For information on the scheme, contact Fiona Stephens by emailing [email protected] or phone 028 3025 1333. 4

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A Massive Thank You To The SHSCT For The Past Two Years Of Fundraising! In June 2013, Southern Area Hospice Services was chosen as Trust Charity of the Year. Almost £60,000 has been raised. As our time draws to a close we wanted to reflect upon some of the events which took place and the warm welcome we received from all of you. Collection boxes - boxes were placed throughout the Trust Region and performed exceptionally well in the Trust’s three hospitals, South Tyrone, Daisy Hill, Craigavon Area Hospital and as well as in Trust Headquarters. We also had some “part with a pound” collections in the hospitals and promotion of payroll giving. Staff events - by far these were the most innovative and funny fundraisers. Trust employees joined together in many ways, too numerous to mention here, but a few examples follow: The biggest event was the zipline. Daisy Hill Outpatient staff held a number of events in memory of staff who had been cared for by the Hospice and Trust HQ Performance and Reform. Zipline - our most successful event which attracted staff from throughout the Trust took place on 20th September 2014, showed how many of you were willing to throw yourselves out of a crane and zipline 1,000 metres across the river Lagan for our hospice. An amazing £12,192.08 was raised by those who took part. Leading the way was Dr John Simpson.

A massive thank you from all of us!

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Newry and Mourne News

Armagh and Dungannon News

Mourne Support Group

Lord Mayor of Armagh

The Hospice Mourne Support Group based in Kilkeel continues to do fantastic work for the Hospice having donated over £15,000 to the organisation this year already! The group would be delighted to welcome new members and all assistance or volunteering is very welcome! If you are from the Kilkeel area and feel that you could help out please contact Sarah in Fundraising on 3025 1333.

Southern Area Hospice Services would sincerely like to thank Cathy Rafferty, former Lord Mayor of Armagh, who is pictured presenting Majella Gollogly Fundraising Manager of Southern Area Hospice Services (right) with a cheque for an amazing £5,483.60 which she raised during her term as Lord Mayor. Cathy worked tirelessly organising various events and fundraisers for her two chosen charities, Southern Area Hospice Services and Acorns for Autism, during her term in office. We are extremely grateful to Cathy, and everyone who supported her efforts, for this wonderful donation.

Rostrevor & District Vintage Club

The club’s annual threshing day will take place this year on Saturday 22nd August and will be hosted in Murney’s Field adjacent to Killowen Chapel. Last year’s fair was a fantastic success with a total raised of £11,755. There will be a wide range of family-friendly activities including vintage machinery displays, horses and carts, local produce stalls, an auction, live music and even some fun filled competitions and challenges! Put the date in your diary and make sure to come along and join in on the fun to support the club on their big day.

Armagh City Style Fest

Southern Area Hospice Services were delighted to have been selected as the charity partner for the Cathedral City Catwalk event which took place in Armagh City Hotel as part of Armagh City Style Fest from 23rd - 25th April 2015. We are delighted to have received a wonderful donation of over £6,000 to date from the event with money still coming in. Thank you very much to Armagh City and District Council and everyone involved.

Edendork Car Boot Sale

The Southern Area Hospice Car Boot Sale continues on the 3rd Sunday of every month at Edendork Hall Car Park (Killymeal Road, Dungannon). Why not go along and browse the stalls or set one up? The car boot sale starts at 10am and there is a £5 fee for sellers. For more information please contact Anne Mac Oscar on 028 3025 1333 or email [email protected]

Bessbrook District Vintage Tractor Club

Thanks are extended to Joe McCurry and his dedicated team who organise the Car Boot Sale every month – their continued support to raising vital funds for the Hospice is much appreciated.

This dedicated group are looking forward to another year of vintage tractor events in aid of the Hospice. Their upcoming events this year are; Mountain Tractor Run (Sat 18th July) and Annual Threshing Fair (Sat 12th Sept). For more information on these events contact Sarah in Fundraising on 3025 1333.

NI Simmental Club Annual Charity BBQ

Southern Area Hospice Services are delighted to have been selected as the nominated charity for the NI Simmental Club Charity BBQ which will take place at Dungannon Rugby Club on Friday 8th August 2015 at 7:30pm. Why not come along and enjoy a great evening?

Van the Man performs for Hospice

The Hospice teamed up with local festival ‘Blues on The Bay’ for the 3rd year in a row. World renowned artist Van Morrison performed two exclusive concerts in aid of the Hospice raising substantial funds. The staff would like to thank everyone who assisted with fundraising and all of those who participated in the events with a special thanks to Festival Chairperson Ian Sands for all of his hard work.

A raffle will be held on the night with a range of fabulous prizes including an overnight stay at the Killyhevlin Hotel, an overnight stay at the Canal Court, a £200 Tullyherron Farm Feeds (kindly donated by Philip Edwards) and many other fantastic prizes. Raffle tickets and tickets for the BBQ are available from Southern Area Hospice volunteer John Jardine (07712 866 475) or any Simmental Club member.

Neville and Myrtle Pogue

Neville and Myrtle continue to run their stall at the Shambles Market in Armagh every Tuesday and Friday from 9am to 2pm in aid of Southern Area Hospice Services, stocking a wide range of gifts, mugs, books, crafts and much more. Why not go along and browse their fabulous stall? Southern Area Hospice Services would sincerely like to thank Neville and Myrtle for their continued support.

Annual Church Collections

The Southern Area Hospice will hold church door collections in the parishes of Newry and Mourne as well as throughout the Southern Trust area between June and October. Bringing in approximately £40,000 these collections are vital to our fundraising target and we greatly appreciate the help that volunteers have provided in the past. If you would like to be involved by helping out with these collections please contact Sarah in Fundraising 028 3025 1333. 6

Armagh and Dungannon News

Banbridge, Lurgan, Portadown

Dr. Murty & Friends

Pauline’s Coffee Morning and Head Shave

Dungannon GP, Dr. Murty and his team of supporters recently presented the fantastic sum of £11,600 to Southern Area Hospice Services.The money was raised during 2014 when Dr. Murty organised various collections and fundraising events throughout the Dungannon area. Dr. Murty and his hard working team have been raising funds for Southern Area Hospice Services for over 6 years and during that time have raised over £100,000. Southern Area Hospice Services would sincerely like to thank Dr. Murty and his team for their continued support.

A huge thank you to Pauline Heslip who held a coffee morning and head shave on 23rd April in Portadown and raised £2000 for Southern Area Hospice Services. Well done to everyone involved!

Chairman’s Concert Banbridge District Council

On Friday 20th March, James Huish wowed the crowds in Banbridge’s Iveagh Cinema all in aid of Southern Area Hospice Services. This event was Chairman Marie Hamilton’s final goodbye as Chairman of Banbridge District Council and as her nominated charity we received over £3000. Thank you to Marie and everyone at Banbridge District Council for their generous donation.

Flag Days

A huge thank you to our volunteers, who braved the elements in both Lurgan and Portadown to help us collect a fantastic combined total of £1700.

Charity Auction Raises Fantastic Funds

Southern Area Hospice Services would sincerely like to thank Danielle Murphy who organised a charity auction and night of music with Johnny Brooks in the St. Colmcille’s GFC, Grange Social Club. Following the event Danielle presented a wonderful donation of £6,000 to Anne MacOscar of Southern Area Hospice Services. Thanks are extended to Danielle and everyone involved in making the event such a wonderful success.

Kennedy Family fundraise in memory of Patrick

Southern Area Hospice Services would sincerely like to thank the Kennedy Family from Armagh who recently presented us with a cheque for £2531.73. The family raised this fantastic sum at a night held at Red Ned's Bar on Saturday 21st February 2015 in memory of Patrick Kennedy on his first anniversary. Pictured from left to right are Christian Kennedy, Anne MacOscar of Southern Area Hospice who received the cheque, Kathleen Kennedy, Nikki Kennedy and Faye Kennedy.

HD Fitness conquer ‘Hell and Back’

O’Neill’s GFC, An Port Mόr

Members of HD Fitness in Dungannon recently took part in Hell & Back to raise funds for Southern Area Hospice Services. The group raised a fantastic £610. Niall O’Hagan and Michael Casey of HD Fitness are pictured presenting the cheque to Anne MacOscar of Southern Area Hospice. Well done and thank you to everyone who took part.

Thanks are extended to O’Neill’s GFC, An Port Mόr who presented Southern Area Hospice Services with a wonderful donation of £500 following their recent fight night, which took place at their club grounds. Well done to everyone involved!

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Recent Events Dignity In Caring

4 Peaks

Thank you to our nine participants who braved the highest mountains of Ireland and travelled to complete our 4 Peaks of Ireland challenge at the beginning of June. As well as climbing Ireland’s four highest mountains of Carrauntoohil (Co. Kerry), Mweelrea (Co. Mayo), Slieve Donard (Co. Down) and Luganquilla (Co. Wicklow) the group helped to raise over £18,000 for Southern Area Hospice! Thank you all so much!

Mud Madness On Sunday 19th April 20 ladies and gentlemen took to the muck in Foymore Lodge, Portadown all in aid of Southern Area Hospice. Despite the cold conditions that were thrown at them, all 20 participants finished up just a little bit dirty and raised a fabulous £3000.

Return Of The BOP Newry recently saw the return of charity event the ‘Bop To You Drop’ in the Canal Court Hotel. The event featured a line-up of the country’s hottest Music Maestros and was organised by Event Promoters Michael Magill Entertainments and The First Lady of Country Music, Susan McCann on behalf of Southern Area Hospice.

Southern Area Hospice Services extend their thanks to everyone who attended on the night, to Susan McCann, and Michael Magill Entertainments, to all the artists who performed and to the Hospice volunteers who worked on the night. Thanks also to all the local businesses who donated raffle prizes for the event. If you missed it don’t worry, the Bop will be back again in 2016 – just watch this space! Photographed: Miceal Magill (Magill Entertainments), Susan McCann (Country Entertainer), and Louise Young (Canal Court Hotel) presenting a cheque for £4,637.82 to Lisa Mulkerns, Southern Area Hospice Services.

Do You Dare To Dive? 35 brave souls took the plunge in June and July for our cause raising £22,653 and counting! Well done to everyone who took part! Could you dare to dive to help the Hospice? The drop is 13,000ft and you will be attached to an instructor for the duration of the dive, free falling 7,000ft before your parachute is opened and you sail back to earth for the last 6,000ft. Sound like your cup of tea?

Then get in touch! Places are very limited and can be secured with a deposit of £40. Parachutes at the ready! 8

£25,500 Raised At 45th Gala Ball Geraldine Loughran, Chairperson of Southern Area Hospice Dance Committee, recently presented a cheque for £25,500 to Mrs Ann Cooney (Chief Executive) and Carmel Campbell (Nursing Director) of Southern Area Hospice Services. This fantastic amount was raised through the Hospice Dance Committee’s Annual Glitz and Glam Gala Ball, a Grand Draw, a Patron’s Raffle, and an exciting ‘Live Auction’ on the evening itself.

Ladies Mini Marathon Success Congratulations to all of the ladies who took part in the VHI Women’s Mini Marathon in aid of Southern Area Hospice Services on Monday 1st June 2015. This year, over 50 ladies joined Team Hospice and made the trip to Dublin where they successfully completed the tough 10K course. Well done and sincere thanks to everyone who took part.

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Camino de Santiago

Team Southern Area Hospice Success at London Marathon

A group of 15 completed a leg of the famous Camino de Santiago pilgrimage in Spain in aid of the Hospice in May of this year. The group had a fantastic time making lifelong friends and memories walking 115km in 6 days and raising almost £51,000 (and counting!) which is a fantastic achievement. Well done to everyone and thank you for such a memorable experience. To enquire about walking the Camino for your local Hospice contact Sarah in Fundraising on 028 3025 1333.

We would sincerely like to thank all the runners who took part in this year’s London Marathon on Sunday 26th April 2015, to raise funds for Southern Area Hospice Services. The whole team successfully completed the marathon challenge and have so far raised an amazing £43,733.97 with money still coming in! Well done to everyone involved including (back row L-R) Kevin Morgan, Paul McAllister, Mark Cregan, Kealan Curran, Catherine Fearon, Raymond Phillips, Nigel Trainor, Pauline Sheehan, Brendan Curran, (front row L-R) Barry Loughran, Damian McCann, Gavin Black, Peter McDonnell, Gavin Dobbin, Andrew Connolly and Shane Rice. Missing from photo is Hamilton Brown. For information on how you can join Southern Area Hospice Services’ team for the London Marathon in 2016 please contact Anne MacOscar on 028 3025 1333 or email [email protected].

McCann Family & Friends Return To The Camino

Terence, Gerald and Elizabeth McCann with friends Tish McGowan, Eimer McQuillan and Finbar Lennon who completed a leg of the Camino with the Hospice last year returned in May this year to walk the first leg of the French Way. The group will walk another section of the Camino every year for 5 years to complete the whole trail in aid of our cause. To date the group have collectively raised an amazing £45,849.14 through their Camino challenge. On behalf of everyone at the Hospice thank you to this fantastic group for their ongoing support and good luck going forward.

2015 Southern Area Hospice Annual Ladies Luncheon! Held in Canal Court Hotel on Thursday 21st May the Ladies Luncheon was a sell-out event, kindly sponsored by the Canal Court Hotel and 3 Five Two Healthcare Group. Julian Simmons and Paddy McGurgan kept the ladies entertained during what was a fun-filled and informative afternoon, with Deirdre Murdock, General Manager, Weight Watchers NI acting as compere. One of the highlights of the afternoon was the McKeevers Chemists Best Dressed Lady Competition with the ‘Best Dressed’ selected by Destination Newry’s Loose Women Team who broadcast their weekly show from the event.

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Community News Dignity In Caring

St Paul’s 24 hour Spinathon

Charity Livestock Mart

‘Challenge Her’ Cycle Sportive

Spinning on a bicycle for more than twenty minutes is a challenge for most people, but what about keeping it going for twenty-four hours? Well, that was the challenge undertaken by the pupils, staff, parents and community of St Paul’s in aid of various cancer charities.

Mourne Sheepbreeders & Castlewellan Sheepbreeders came together in March of this year to raise much needed funds in aid of Hospice Care. They held a charity livestock mart in Hilltown, raising a fantastic £3,400 on the day. Pictured are members of the Sheep Breeder committees presenting the cheque to Leanne Redmond (SAHS) & John Jardine. We would like to extend our thanks to the organisers and everyone who attended on the day for their support.

The cycle sportive hosted by The Square Wheels Cycling Club, Moy was deemed a huge success with over 175 cyclists participating on May 17th, and £4,000 raised for the Southern Area Hospice Services. The event was held in memory of Ann McGeeney who lost her fight to cancer in 2014. We would like to thank her sister Mary McConville, and everyone who participated in or helped to make the fundraiser a success.

We were delighted to be chosen as one of the benefiting charities, and wish to thank everyone who supported the event in any way!

Lissummon’s Annual Gala Concert

We wish to extend a massive thank you to the members of Lissummon Community Association, for supporting Southern Area Hospice yet again with their annual Gala Concert. They raised a fantastic £4,320 at their 2015 concert. Thank you to all the artists who gave their services free of charge on the night, and to all the committee members for making it happen, and of course to everyone who came along on the night and so generously donated to our cause. Pictured is: Donna Hughes, Orla Murtagh, James Corrigan, Leanne Redmond (SAHS) Sharon McAleer, Attracta Murtagh and Jacqueline Rafferty. Committee members missing from photograph include the late Veronica McAleer, Mary O'Hagan and Gerard Rafferty.

Tea Party in Memory of Marie O’Neill Pictured: Damian O’Neill, Roisin Goodman & Veronica McAleenan handing over a cheque for £4,297 to Leanne Redmond (SAHS). This money was raised at a tea party in memory of their late mother, Marie O’Neill. We would like to extend our thanks to Roisin, Veronica and Damian for organising such a successful fundraiser in aid of Hospice care, and to everyone who contributed on the day.

Hospice Home Box Appeal...

Why not get a Hospice Home Box to collect your loose change in for the Hospice? When full, one of these Hospice Home Boxes can contain up to £25, which will help us to continue to provide care and support to our patients and their families, in the Southern Health Trust Area, at a time when they need it most.Our collection boxes are available from Southern Area Hospice Services main reception (St John’s House, Courtenay Hill, Newry). They can also be collected from the Southern Area Hospice Services shops in Banbridge, Newry and Rathfriland. Or you can receive a home box by post by contacting Danielle on 028 302 51333 or [email protected] Your small change can make a big difference! 10

Community News Dignity In Caring

Can Your Community Help Southern Area Hospice In 2015? We would like to extend our thanks to all the community groups, clubs and sporting groups who have supported us to date in 2015. Unfortunately, every year fundraising within the community becomes more difficult for us. This year, we have a target of £2.38 million, which is the equivalent to £6,520 every day which we need to raise to continue to provide the level of care currently available. If your local club, or any local group you are a part of can help us over the second half of the year, please contact Leanne today on 028 3025 1333 or email [email protected] for further information or ideas for fundraising. Get involved today to help us help others!

Volunteers Week!

Volunteers Week which took place between the 1st-7th June was an opportunity for everyone at Southern Area Hospice Services to say ‘Thank You’ to our amazing volunteers for their hard work and commitment to the Hospice! This year sees the 25th Anniversary of Southern Area Hospice and incredibly some of our volunteers have been with us from the early days. Irene Harbinson now living in Newry but originally from Dublin, has been volunteering with the Hospice for over 20 years! Irene assists the Hospice as a volunteer taking on many different roles. She began volunteering at Hospice Reception while still working for Boots in Newry. Following her retirement Irene began to volunteer assisting patients in the Day Therapy Unit. Irene also helps at Fundraising events, acts as a Hospice Ambassador at cheque presentations and sells raffle and lotto tickets for the Hospice.

Irene originally began volunteering following the death of her sister-in-law Josie at the Hospice. Hospice Chief Executive Ann Cooney describes the importance of volunteers to SAHS,“Southern Area Hospice could not operate without volunteers. Volunteers help us in many different ways to provide our essential Hospice services in the local community. I want to publicly thank all our volunteers for their dedication and continued hard work!” We are currently seeking volunteers for our Relatives Café at St John’s House, and also for volunteers to visit patients who are on our ‘Support at Home Scheme’. We welcome volunteers from across the Southern Trust area, If you are interested in becoming a volunteer at Southern Area Hospice or would like to find out more about volunteering please telephone Andrea or Rosie on 028 302 67111 or email:

[email protected]

The Perfect Gift...

Gift

If you, like many people, feel stuck for ideas on what gift to get your loved ones on all those special occasions why not try something different and give them a Southern Area Hospice Gift Certificate? Sometimes the finest gift is one that helps others. Simply make a donation to the Hospice and you will receive a lovely gift certificate to present to your family member or friend. Gift certificates are suitable for a variety of occasions such as Birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s Day, Easter and Father’s Day to name a few. For more information or to order a gift certificate contact Danielle on 028 302 51333 or [email protected]. You can also purchase a Gift Certificate by visiting Southern Area Hospice Services main reception at St. John’s House, Courtenay Hill, Newry.

Make Your Wedding Day Extra Special!

If you’re searching for the ideal wedding favours for your big day make sure you look at what Southern Area Hospice Services has to offer. Southern Area Hospice Services provides a wonderful range of wedding favours including scrolls, pins mounted onto standing cards, trolley tokens, pens, table cards, and Hospice lottery tickets. All money raised through wedding favours goes directly towards providing Hospice care to members of our community. What better way to celebrate new beginnings than by helping others? For more information or to place an order please contact Danielle at Southern Area Hospice Services on 028 30251333 or email [email protected]. 11

Events Diary (August - Dec 2015) 3rd August – 31st October – Annual MINI Car Raffle, Buttercrane Shopping Centre. 8th August - NI Simmental Club Annual Charity BBQ , Dungannon Rugby Club- 7.30pm 16th August – Car Boot Sale, Edendork 22nd August – Donard Day 13th September – Great North Run 17th September – Annual Coffee Morning 19th September – Zipline Challenge, Belfast 19th / 20th September – Hospice Autumn Walk – Rathlin Island 20th September – Car Boot Sale, Edendork 25th September – Farmer Wants a Wife, Armagh City Hotel

The Hospice Lottery began in 1999 and has six fabulous cash prizes to be won every week. The lottery still has many of its original players. Deborah Kennedy is one of them and she explains why she continues to support Southern Area Hospice through playing the lottery, “I continue to support the Hospice by playing the lottery every week. It only costs £1 per week and goes a long way in supporting our local Hospice. For me, winning isn’t important but I have had a few wins which is a bonus. I have seen first-hand the work that the Hospice does and realise how important it is for the people of the area, therefore I try to support it in any way I can”. By signing up and playing our weekly lottery draw, not only will you be in with the chance of winning up to £500, but you will also be helping those who we at Southern Area Hospice Services provide care and support to. Sign up today and Help Us Help Others.

Gift Membership

27th September – Berlin Marathon 11th October – Chicago Marathon 18th October - Car Boot Sale, Edendork 1st November – King of Gullion, Slieve Gullion Forest Park - 10am 20th December - Car Boot Sale, Edendork

Southern Area Hospice Shops

Our shops in Newry, Banbridge and Rathfriland sell quality donated goods including clothes, accessories, and bric-abrac. We currently have a number of items on offer this season, with a perfect mix of glamour and style to get you through the summer months. All our products are sold at unbeatable prices including designer names such as Remus and Ralph Lauren, and High Street Brands such as Next, Top Shop, Principles and many more. Also keep an eye on our eBay Charity shop where you can get brand new clothing items, sports gear and Console Games etc. Just go to eBay.co.uk and search for Southern Area Hospice.

Looking for a thoughtful gift for Christmas, birthdays, anniversaries or weddings? Give your friend or loved one the gift of Hospice Lottery membership and show them how much you care. Sign them up and they will receive a personalised gift certificate which will include their unique lottery number and a personal message from you. You can pay monthly, quarterly, half-yearly or annually. It really is the gift that gives twice – both to the person who you buy it for and the Hospice.

Become A Lottery Representative

We are always on the lookout for more Hospice Lottery Representatives. Hospice Lottery Representatives simply encourage their family, friends and work colleagues to play the lotto each week and collect their money. In doing so, you will help us reach our £2.38 million target. If you are interested or would like more information, contact Josephine at our Fundraising Office: 028 3025 1333 or email: [email protected].

Could You Volunteer?

Please contact Rosie/Andrea on 3026 7711 or send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]

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Our shops are currently seeking volunteers to help out for a couple of hours of a week. We rely heavily on the generosity of our volunteers, who are key members of the team in all of our shops. There are a number of roles suited to everyone, including sorting out the donations, creating displays for the windows, managing the tills and many more. Would you be interested?