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25-year celebrations for Kirkwood HospiceKIRKWOOD Hospice will
celebrate its 25thanniversary in March.
Opened in 1987, it has served the peopleof Kirklees admirably from its premisesin Albany Road, Dalton, and remains ahighly regarded healthcare provider.Now however, it is entering a new phasewith a £3m refurbishment of the 16-bedinpatient area.This will mean that in June, the wholeinpatient unit will move to a temporaryhome in Ward 11 at Huddersfield RoyalInfirmary.As well as the current patients, all staffand facilities will move together tomaintain the same high standard of care.Beds, furniture and even meals will betransported from Dalton to the unit’stemporary home in Lindley. But patientsand their families can be reassured thatthe same high standards of care will bemaintained.Day patients will remain unaffected andday-to-day palliative and family care willcarry on as normal.Garry Wilkinson, the hospice’s directorof fundraising and marketing said: “Theonly part of the hospice affected by therefurbishment is the inpatient unit, whichwill move as a complete unit to HRI.Everything else and all otherdepartments will remain at the hospice.“Patients who face a move to HRI neednot worry as the whole ethos ofKirkwood Hospice will be transported toLindley with the same standards of careand nursing staff.’’Work will start on the hospicerefurbishment in June and although therewill be no more bed spaces available, itwill mean that more patients will havesingle rooms, en-suite facilities and spacefor their families.“Several new family lounges and privaterooms will be created so that patients canspend quality time with their familymembers coming to visit, and of coursewe will have our lovely garden, althoughit will be slightly smaller,’’ added Garry.When the idea of creating a hospice forthe Kirklees area was first suggested, itwas at a time when hospices were fewand far between.At that time many people had not evenheard about the work of a hospice so inthis area Kirkwood Hospice wastrailblazing in the field of care for theterminally ill.The idea was first mooted in 1981 whenfund raising appeals were launched inboth Huddersfield and Dewsbury.Planning permission for the hospice wasgranted in 1984 and the foundation stonewas laid in 1986.After a public competition to choose thename, Kirkwood Hospice opened on
■ HOSPICE: The familiar building and gardens of Kirkwood Hospice, established for 25 years at Albany Road, Dalton, to serve local people. GarryWilkinson, director of fundraising and marketing, is pictured (inset)
March 18, 1987.It has gone on to help thousands of people andtheir families come to terms with terminal illness.Since it opened, a network of hospice shops hasopened across Kirklees and fund raising continuesapace to maintain the high standard of care.
The Department of Health and local primary caretrust contribute less than 20% towards the annualrunning costs, so the majority of the revenuecomes from fund raising, donations, legacies,support groups, the hospice’s own lottery andinvestments.
It is essential that support for the KirkwoodHospice continues so it can look forward to thenext 25 years.After all, a member of your family or a closefriend may need its valued help one day.
Please support your local hospice
Lookingaheadtoanother
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Successful Year
Bargains galore every day!KIRKWOOD Hospice now has a
network of 17 shopsthroughout Kirklees, selling a
range of quality donated items.They raised more than £1.6m for patient carein 2010/11.The shops stock a range of used women’s,men’s and children’s clothing, bric-a-brac,toys, books, and DVDs. They also sell newgoods at very affordable prices, which makeideal gifts for friends and family.The shops rely on the generous donations ofmembers of the public to keep them wellstocked.They always need your help, so if you haveany items that you no longer needplease think about Kirkwood Hospice anddonate them at any one of its shops.If you are a tax payer, please remember tosign up to Kirkwood’s Gift Aid scheme whenyou donate your items — enabling the hospiceto claim an extra 25% back from theGovernment on the value of your donations.If you do not have a shop nearby then simplycall the hospice reception on 01484 557900 toarrange your free collection.Did you know that even your old clothinghelps to raise money too? Every one ofKirkwood’s shops recycle old clothing, shoes,handbags and belts, bedding, towels, pairs of
■ SHOPS: Inside the hospice shop whichraises money in the Batley area (left) and(above) the recently opened Kirkwood Hospiceshop in Meltham
glasses, mobile phones, ink cartridges, coinsand stamps. Things you would normallythrow away in your household bin can berecycled, supporting your local hospice andhelping the environment at the same time!During 2010/2011 Kirkwood recycled morethan 290,000 kilos of rags.
Here are some of the other ways you can help:● Sign up to the Gift Aid scheme at one of thehospice shops by filling in a simple form● Ask the company you work for to hold aregular ‘Donation Drive’ for Kirkwood Hospice.Visit the website for further details at:www.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk/fundraising/shops
● Volunteer at one Kirkwood’s 17 shopsthroughout Kirklees.Thank you for your support.Without you, Kirkwood Hospice could notcontinue to provide its much needed essentialcare.
25th anniversarycharity golf day
BRADLEY Park Golf Club ishelping Kirkwood Hospicecelebrate its 25th year of
caring by hosting the 25thAnniversary Charity Golf Day onSaturday, July 14.This friendly competition is designed toappeal to both seasoned players and startersalike; the emphasis is on enjoyment andraising as much money as possible for thehospice.Following alight breakfast,teamintroductionsand anoptionalwarm-upsession, teamsof four will play a four-ball better ball formatover 18 holes.The day’s sport at an end, all teams willcongregate at the 19th hole for lightrefreshments, and a chance to discuss theday’s play.Presentations and prize-giving will take placein the evening followed by live entertainment.Entrance is free and both non-golfers and
guests are welcome.The cost per team is £140.00. Booking formsare available from Kate Leadbeater on 01484557911 or [email protected] whocan also provide information on sponsorshipopportunities for the six signature holesaround the course.This event is kindly supported by ChadwickLawrence and Hi-Tech Business Machines.A full member of both the Yorkshire Union
and EnglishUnion ofGolf Clubs,BradleyPark’sreputationandstandingwithin the
game have been further enhanced by beingawarded Junior Golf Mark accreditationfrom the English Golf Union (EGU) andEnglish Women’s Golf Association.Bradley Park is the first course in Kirklees toreceive such recognition.For further information or to book a roundof golf, call the club direct on 01484 223772or visit www.bradleyparkgolf.co.uk.
■ GOLF: Enjoy your golf and help Kirkwood Hospice continue to raise essential funds
Business BuddiesKIRKWOOD Hospice is proud to
announce the launch of its newBusiness Buddies Scheme.
Businesses are invited to support the hospice byjoining a new Business Buddies scheme. This newexciting scheme has been launched to helpKirkwood Hospice commemorate 25 years ofcaring for our local community and to lookforward and secure the next 25 years!To become a Business Buddy it couldn’t besimpler and member companies will enjoy a rangeof business benefits. Here’s how it works:● The scheme is open to companies of every sizeand sector, which offer to support the hospicefinancially by making either a single annualdonation or setting up a monthly standingorder/BACS payment.● There is no set level of donation. Eachcompany decides what is appropriate and
affordable for their business.In return, every member of the scheme:● Will receive a framed certificate identifyingthem as a Kirkwood Hospice Business Buddy.● Can make the most of local PR opportunities.● Will have their company details and logodisplayed on the hospice website with a hyperlinkto their own website .● Will be invited to regular FREE BusinessBuddy networking events, where they can meetand get to know our other business supportersand explore the opportunity for doing businesstogether.● Will receive regular hospice news updates● Will enjoy a pre-Christmas buffet lunch at thehospice with some of our staff.If YOUR company is interested in becoming aBusiness Buddy contact Kate Leadbeater at theHospice on 01484 557911 or [email protected]
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25 years and still reallyloving the hospice work
■ VOLUNTEER: Judith Robinson
■ FUNDRAISING: Hilary Turner
■ SISTER: Gill Hinchliffe
VOLUNTEERING plays a vital rolein the running of the KirkwoodHospice.
If it weren’t for the hospice’s army of volunteers,much of the essential day-to-day work would bemuch more difficult.Volunteers take on all kinds of roles includingmanning the reception desk, gardening,recycling, transporting patients, running thehospice shops, acting as ward clerks and muchmore.Altogether around 35,000 hours were notchedup by volunteers in 2011.Judith Robinson, who has been involved withKirkwood Hospice from day one, is thevolunteer co-ordinator.She said: “I came here in October 1986 beforewe opened in March. At the time I was doing anOpen University course and I had to attend alecture about death and dying. This was at thetime when there were very few hospices in theUK.
“I was enthralled by the lecture and about theinformation on how a hospice works. This waswhen I knew I had to get involved.“Most of the volunteers who come to help us atKirkwood have had some dealings with ahospice or have had relatives or friends whohave needed its help.“They have seen first-hand the invaluable workit does and want to get involved.’’Judith has seen changes in the hospice’s 25-yearhistory.“The number of volunteers has increased overthe years and we now take on more roles. Lastyear alone we took on 48 new volunteers. Quiteoften we get young people volunteering as well,as part of Duke of Edinburgh award schemes orwho come to us from local colleges.“I know that 16 of our current volunteers havebeen here right from the start.’’Anyone who wants to get involved involunteering at the hospice can ring Judith on01484 557900.
Essential annual fundraisingHILARY Turner is Kirkwood
Hospice’s director of finance andadministration and has worked
for the organisation since day one.She still loves the work.Hilary is responsible for all financial issues atKirkwood and oversees the major annualfundraising effort.“Things have obviously changed over the yearsas the hospice has grown; the major issue, ofcourse, being the need to raise even more moneyas we have expanded and offered more servicesto the people of Kirklees.’’Hilary said the fundraising target for the firstyear’s running costs was £380,000.In more recent times this has increased to over£4m every year.
She said: “This year we have to raise the normal£4m along with an extra £3m to cover therefurbishment work for the inpatient unit.“This means it is essential that people continueto support us in whatever way they can.’’Hilary, who started her working role at thehospice as a part-time administrator said:“There is always a great sense of achievementwhen we reach our target and it is also veryhumbling to see how the money comes in.Funds are not normally raised in big amounts;donations tend to come from people who aresending in just small amounts.“This all adds up and we are grateful for everypenny.“It is the small gestures which add up.’’
Caring for 25 yearsSENIOR Sister Gill Hinchliffe,
has been caring forKirkwood patients since the
hospice first opened.As she moved back to the Huddersfieldarea 25 years ago, the hospice was aboutto open and was recruiting staff.Gill, who was interested in the hospicemovement and care of terminally illpatients, got a job initially as a part-timestaff nurse working nights.“As I was thinking of returning to workafter having my children, there was a lot inthe press about opening a hospice inKirklees.“At that time the hospice movement wasin its infancy. There were a few hospicesopen across the country but not many.’’Today Gill is Senior Sister at KirkwoodHospice, working in the 16-bed inpatientunit.She said: “Things have changed a lot overthe years and we now offer more servicesto individuals. We have been able toeducate other professionals aboutpalliative care which can be delivered inthe community.“Today patients have more choice abouthow they are cared for and where theywant to die: either at home or in the careof the hospice.“Often they can be looked after in their
own home unless there is a crisis and theyneed nursing care in a hospice situation.“There is a popular misconception thatonce a patient arrives in the hospice, he orshe never leaves. We regularly havepatients who stay with us for a while, oftento get pain under control, and then returnback to their homes again.“Patients can have very complex problemsand I hope my nursing team can make adifference to their lives.’’Gill leads a team of about 30 nurses and issupported by two nursing sisters, SarahShaw and Noreen Williams.She said: “I feel that the nursing staff domake a difference. When you see someonego home again, relatively well, it is veryrewarding.“When you have helped someone to diepeacefully and also supported the family,it does mean a lot.’’Gill said she recently addressed anaudience about the new Capital Appeal.During her address she recounted acomment from a hospice patient who saidthey had turned his life around fromwanting to be at the end of his life, to nowlooking forward to the rest of his life.“He said he could not thank us enough,and this is what makes the job sorewarding.’’
EVENTS 2012Kirkwood Hospice Fundraising Department:
21 Albany Road, Dalton,Huddersfield, HD5 9UY.Telephone 01484-557911
Saturday 24th MarchHUDDERSFIELD TOWNV CHARLTON
ATHLETICAT THE GALPHARMSTADIUM
Join the 25th Hospice Anniversary Celebrationsat this very special match. To book tickets
contact Emily Kennedyat [email protected]
Sunday 20th MaySPRING FAIR
from 12pm-4pm at Kirkwood Hospice
Saturday 9th JuneLOST!
Work with your team to solve the clues and raceagainst time to reach the final, secret destination.For more information contact Marie Peacock at
Saturday 23rd June25THANNIVERSARY MIDNIGHT
MEMORYWALKA 6 or 10 mile sponsored walk, setting off onthe stroke of Midnight. For more information
contact Jane Duttonat [email protected]
Sunday 8th JulyJANE TOMLINSON RUN FORALL,
LEEDS 10KFor more information contact Kate Leadbeater at
Saturday 14th JulyGOLF DAY
To book your team of 4, contact Kate Leadbeaterat [email protected]
Saturday 28th JulySKYDIVE
To book your place, contact Kate Leadbeater [email protected]
Sunday 5th AugustJANE TOMLINSON RUN FORALL,
YORK 10KFor more information contact Kate Leadbeater at
Sunday 9th SeptemberSKYDIVE
To book your place, contact Kate Leadbeater [email protected]
Friday 28th SeptemberORIENT EXPRESS
Ride the Northern Belle to Edinburgh, includingbrunch and a sumptuous 4 course meal with
champagne on your return trip.For more information contact Marie Peacock at
Monday 22nd- Friday 26th OctoberMAKEAWILLWEEK
Saturday 10th November25THANNIVERSARYWINTER BALLFor more information contact Jane Dutton at
Saturday 1st DecemberLIGHT UPA LIFE,
HUDDERSFIELD TOWN HALL
Saturday 8th DecemberLIGHT UPA LIFE, Dewsbury URC
Friday 14th DecemberBRINGA POUND TOWORK DAY
For more information contact DawnWalker [email protected]
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Kirkwood Hospice Capital Appeal to builda 21st Century hospice, brick by brick
SINCE Kirkwood Hospice wasestablished 25 years ago, it hashelped thousands of people with
life-threatening illnesses and providedsupport for their families and friends.To ensure that hospice care is accessible to all,no charge is made for any of the servicesprovided and the hospice relies on the peopleand businesses of Kirklees for donations andfundraising.Kirkwood provides care and support for manyof the region’s patients through its Support &Therapy Centre, community nurses and FamilyCare Team.However, some people will require pain andsymptom control or end-of-life care as aninpatient at the hospice.
Inpatient Care
Kirkwood’s 16-bed inpatient unit is located inthe oldest part of the hospice building. The unithas undergone improvements and redecorationover the years, although the layout and in-builtservices available have remained largelyunchanged in the last 25 years.With major advances in the early diagnosis andtreatment of life-threatening illness, patients arenow living longer with their illness. As carebecomes more long term, patients have morecomplex needs and additional facilities andequipment are required.As a result, a plan has been developed torefurbish and extend the inpatient unit to meetthe needs of patients and families today.Kirkwood needs your help to raise £3m overthe coming year to fund these essential works.
The vision for Kirkwood’s inpatient unit
The refurbished and extended building willimprove the support and care provided forpatients and their families. This will include:Nine single bedrooms, all en-suite and with anovernight bed for families, thus improvingprivacy and dignity for patients and their lovedones. Having more single rooms also providesmore flexibility on admissions and makesinfection control more effective.A new three-bed and a four-bed bay forpatients who prefer the social interaction of ashared ward, and a separate bedroom forfamilies wishing to stay over.More communal facilities for patients and theirfamilies away from the bedside, including alarge family lounge with a kitchen and diningareas.More quiet spaces and private meeting areas,with space to accommodate a bed so thatpatients in the multi-occupancy bays can haveprivate conversations regarding their care andneeds.Two assisted bathrooms with whirlpool baths.Being able to take a bath can make a realdifference to a patient.
Wall-mounted televisions in single rooms andarm-mounted televisions in the bays.Two separate nurses’ stations will maximiseefficiency, extend observation points and ensurepatient safety.Improved layout and facilities will increase theamount of time nurses are able to spend ondirect patient contact.Piped oxygen and a suction system will beinstalled throughout so that it is available atevery bed for any patient who may require it.The nurse call facility will be replaced with anup-to-date and portable system.The single rooms will include full ceilingtracking in order to move patients around moreeasily and comfortably, reducing the risk ofpatient falls and protecting the health andsafety of nurses while they are moving patients.Bringing facilities up to date is an essential partof improving the service provided for theresidents of Kirklees and also for the staff andvolunteers who work at the hospice.Additional plans include:Increasing energy efficiency in order to reducerunning costs and minimise the carbonfootprint.Fully rewiring the inpatient unit and upgradingthe number of electrical power points.
This will ensure that there are adequate socketsfor electric beds, mattresses and other essentialequipment and for patients’ electronicequipment such as MP3 players and phonechargers, while avoiding the need for extensioncables and adaptors.Improving the amount of natural lightthroughout the building.Ensuring that all beds have an outlook andaccess to the gardens, as outside space is ofsignificant therapeutic value to patients andfamilies.The new unit will upgrade the facilities andenvironment for inpatients and their families,while retaining the warm, homely, relaxedatmosphere of the hospice.It will make it easier for staff to carry out theirduties and spend more time with patients and itwill ensure that patients get the care anddignity they deserve.
Kirkwood’s new unit will cost £3m. This willcover all capital costs, including the purchase ofnew equipment.The building works will commence in June2012 and it is expected that the doors of thenew, improved inpatient unit will open in June2013.
How You Can Help?
The Capital Appeal to raise £3m will runthroughout 2012.This is in addition to the money raised byhospice friends and supporters every year tohelp fund the day-to-day running costs andservices already being provided.Some forthcoming Capital Appeal Events areincluded in this supplement, includingKirkwood’s Sponsor a Brick campaign.This campaign will raise funds for the CapitalAppeal, while also laying a new path in thegrounds of the hospice.Remember your loved one and supportKirkwood by adding your personal inscriptionto the path of bricks.The path will lead to a new permanent feature,a specially designed labyrinth, to sit in harmonywith the new building and enhance the gardens
of Kirkwood.Your own personal inscription will leave alasting impression and give out a huge messageof support to all the patients, families and staffat Kirkwood.In return for your order you will receive acertificate to confirm the wording of yourinscription and once the bricks have been laidyou will receive an invite to walk along thefootpath and see your inscription for yourself.For further information about sponsoring abrick, or helping in any other way contactMarie Peacock, Capital Appeal manager on01484 557911.Alternatively contact her by e-mail [email protected] or visit the websitewww.capitalappeal.orgYour help is invaluable in raising the essentialfunds.
■ ARTIST: An impression of how the new unit will look once work on the inpatient department is completed
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over). The cost is £15 perperson, payable online whenyou register, and includesreturn coach travel fromHuddersfield, breakfast and afun awards ceremony at theend of the day for the winning(and losing) teams.To register your team, or tofind out more, visitwww.lostevents.org and enterthe code 090612.Once you are registered thehospice will provide you withall the information you need;your team can even make ahead-start on collecting bonuspoints before the day byraising sponsorship.All monies raised from thisevent will go towards theCapital Appeal to fund the£3m refurbishment andextension of the inpatient unitat Kirkwood.Twelve hours, five codes, fourlifelines and one secretlocation to reach – are youbrave enough to get Lost forKirkwood Hospice?
The world famousNorthern Belle iscoming to town
KIRKWOOD Hospice isdelighted to welcome therenowned Northern Belle
by Venice SimplonOrient-Express, for anexclusive fundraisingexcursion from Huddersfield.The journey to Edinburgh will supportthe refurbishment and extension of thehospice’s inpatient unit.Step on board the train and allowyourself to be transported back to thegolden age of travel.On the outward journey you will beserved a delicious three-course brunchwith a glass of sparkling Bellini.Enjoy spending the afternoon in theatmospheric and stately capital ofScotland where you’ll see views that
make for picture-perfect postcards,mysterious winding streets, elegantterraces and an abundance of shops,restaurants and bars.A glass of champagne welcomes youback on board for your return journeywhere you will be served a sumptuousfour-course dinner.This voyage of genuine distinction willtake place on Friday, September 28,2012 at a cost of £330 per person.Tickets are limited and will beallocated on a first come, first servedbasis.If you would like to receive furtherinformation and a booking formplease contact Marie Peacock on01484 557911 or [email protected].
TO meet the Capital Appealtarget of £3m, Kirkwood isinviting individuals,
workplaces and organisationsto act as Hospice Champions.The aim is for each Champion to raisea minimum of £1000 by March 2013.You can raise this amount at oneevent or over a number of events andactivities throughout the year.A fabulous fundraising pack, full ofgreat ideas and information, isavailable to download atwww.capitalappeal.orgAs a Kirkwood Hospice Championyou will be contributing in a vital andvaluable way to the appeal, enabling
the hospice to continue to providespecialist palliative care for the next 25years and beyond.In return for your hard work you willbe invited to an exclusive previewevent before the refurbished andextended inpatient unit is opened.You will also receive a few otherspecial surprises as the buildprogresses!Marie Peacock, Capital Appealmanager at Kirkwood, is happy topresent talks about the work of thehospice and the plans for the inpatientunit.Contact her on 01484 557911 or [email protected] moreinformation.
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regular donations to theorganisation.Weekly or monthly donations areessential for the future of the hospice, asthese ongoing, predictable incomestreams allow easier planning for thefuture.By joining the Hospice Lottery you arenot only supporting Kirkwood with oneof these vital donations, but you have thechance of winning one of eight weeklycash prizes, including a first prize of£750.For just £1 each week you can reallymake a difference. You can pay by cash,cheque or standing order. (Payments bystanding order are as little as £4.34 eachmonth.)If you would like to join today please callthe Lottery Office on 01484-557913. Youcan even join over the phone by debitcard. Alternatively, email:[email protected] can also buy a weekly draw ticketfor only £1 in any of the hospice’s 17shops around Kirklees.Alternatively, you can become a ‘Friendof Kirkwood’. Everyone needs theirfriends and Kirkwood is just the same!Becoming a Friend of Kirkwood requiresa regular donation from as little as £3.50each month.Your £3.50 (plus Gift Aid) raises £52.50per year for patient care. Please contactDawn on 01484 557913 or email;[email protected] for moredetailsYour regular gift via the Hospice Lotteryor Friends scheme could help to fund
The 25th AnniversaryMidnight Memory WalkKIRKWOOD is proud to
announce the launch ofits 25th anniversary
Midnight Memory Walk, onSaturday, June 23.The walk is a wonderful event with aunique atmosphere. It brings togetherwalkers from across the region, thecountry and even from abroad – allwalking with a common cause – toremember their loved ones and raisemuch needed funds for the hospice.From the camaraderie of the walkersnew friendships are formed,experiences are shared and muchlaughter, tears and words ofencouragement ring out. At the endof the walk the huge sense ofachievement makes it a truly
patient care at Kirkwood.Did you know that:● £5 will pay for enough frankincense oil tomassage up to 10 patients, relieving thesymptoms of anxiety and breathlessness.● £17 will cover the cost of providing 10 variedand nutritious meals for patients, to meet theirspecific dietary needs
● £39 will pay for a week’s worth of materials tohelp patients express their specific problemthrough art.● £343 will pay for a bed space for one day inthe hospice’s inpatient unit.● £500 will enable the Family Care Team toprovide essential bereavement support for 15relatives of patients who are affected by life
threatening illness.Your regular support will help Kirkwoodcontinue to care for the next 25 years andbeyond!Kirkwood Hospice Lottery is registered with theGambling Commission under licence number000-030439-N-311653-001 All Players should be16 years and above. www.gambleaware.co.uk
■ GIVING: Mrs Jacqueline Burkinshaw is a recent jackpot winner in the Kirkwood Hospice Lottery
■ FUN: The popular walkis always a fun event aswell as a major importantannual fundraiser
■ READY: Walkers get ready to set out for the fundraising walk
memorable night.The 10-mile circular road walk startsand finishes at the GalpharmStadium and on the night there willonce again be the option to cut offpart of the route andwalk a shorter distanceof six miles. The routeis fully marshalled andthere is first aid coverthroughout the night.There is a fullentertainmentprogramme at theGalpharm from 10pmin the build-up to thestart of the walk at midnight. Onreceipt of the completed registrationform, every walker will receive a packwhich includes a T-shirt and sponsorform. At theend of the walk everyone will receivea commemorative medal and a
well-earned bacon butty!The Midnight Memory Walk hasraised in excess of £350,000 since itwas launched.As this is Kirkwood’s 25th
Anniversary Year, thehospice team is hoping thatthis year’s walk will bebigger and better than ever!If you would like to takepart, please complete andreturn the application formprinted on this page to:Kirkwood Hospice, 21Albany Road, Dalton,Huddersfield, HD5 9UY.
Alternatively, you can register online atwww.kirkwoodhospice.co.uk . Forfurther information contact JaneDutton, events fundraiser on: 01484557911 oremail: [email protected]
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■ HISTORY: Early days atKirkwood Hospice in AlbanyRoad, Dalton (above) whenbuilding work first got underway and (right) the morefamiliar face of the hospice asit is today with its extensivegarden area
TWENTY five years ago after sixyears of planning, hard work andserious fundraising, Kirkwood
Hospice opened its doors to patientsfrom Kirklees living with lifethreatening illnesses.Twenty five years on, it’s still largely thanks tothe people of Kirklees that make it possible forthe hospice to care year after year.The Kirkwood story started in June 1981,inspired by a BBC TV play called GoingGently.Soon after, an article in the HuddersfieldExaminer praised the play, about two elderlypeople dying from terminal illnesses in ahospital ward.
Fundraising
The author of the article also referred to theUK hospice movement, while highlighting thefact that Kirklees had no such facility at a timewhen about 1,000 terminally ill people weredying each year in the area.The article was read by David Stocks, whosefather had recently died from cancer, spurringhim to reply by asking if readers would beinterested in starting an appeal for a hospice.On July 1, a meeting at David’s house wasattended by eight people and the appeal wasborn, starting with 50p donations!As a result of these humble yet importantbeginnings, a public meeting was arranged,attended by 200 people.As a result of this meeting, the HuddersfieldHospice Appeal was launched, its initial aimbeing to raise £300,000 to help fund the project.In the meantime, more subscriptions were beingcollected and support groups started, not onlyto raise funds and gain community support butto create awareness of hospice care, bydispelling the common myth that hospices werejust places where people went to die.Within three months, the support groups raised£10,000, and a staggering £100,000 in the firstyear of the appeal!Dr Alan Barlow was then made chairman ofthe appeal.In 1983, a similar appeal started in Dewsburymerged with the Huddersfield Hospice Appeal,as it was decided that it was not practical to
have two hospices in Kirklees.
Planning the Hospice
Originally, it had been suggested that thehospice could be accommodated within anexisting building no longer in use.However, ultimately it was decided that acustom-built solution designed to meet thespecific requirements of patients and theirfamilies would be the most suitable choice.The location would be in the grounds of MillHill Hospital, Dalton, a site chosen for its easeof access for visitors by public transport and bycar and for its serene and peaceful ruralenvironment. Even before this site was chosen,between 1982/83, £230,000 had been raised,with further sums of up to £9,000 being raisedeach month by the support groups!This in turn spurred on even more members ofthe community to get involved in a range ofactivities. Donations from companies, schools,church collections, folk clubs, pubs and coffeemornings also played their part in raising fundsthen, as much as they still do today.The architects set to work drawing up plans fora single-storey building to accommodate 10patients, a day care centre, a chapel and stafffacilities. The building cost would be £500,000with running costs of £250,000 per annum.With a completion period of 12 months inmind, work commenced in March 1986. ByAugust, former Nursing Officer JohnMurgatroyd, was appointed and recruitment forother key members of staff was soon underway.Two weeks before the hospice opened its doorsto its first patients, the new staff attended aninduction, where they were made aware of theirvarious responsibilities and kept busy ensuringthat all the equipment was sterilised, installedcorrectly and in full working order, ready forthe opening day.On March 31, 1987, Kirkwood Hospice wasofficially opened by Kathy Staff (Norah Battyfrom Last Of The Summer Wine) David Stocks,founder of the appeal fund and Dr AlanBarlow, hospice president.
Kirkwood’s hopes for the next 25 years!
Over the past 25 years there have been many
changes in the world of palliative care andmedicine. The hospice is constantly aware ofthese changes and developments and is in aposition to implement them effectively, withconfidence in the knowledge that the patients atKirkwood will always receive the very besttreatment and service that the hospice team iscapable of providing.Twenty five years on and Kirkwood is onceagain faced with the challenge of raising funds
for an inpatient facility.The Capital Appeal was launched on January31 2012 to raise the £3m required to refurbishand extend the hospice, ensuring thatKirkwood can continue to provide the very bestin palliative care for the next 25 years andbeyond!This new appeal will, perhaps, prove even morechallenging than the original appeal.
KIRKWOOD ispleased to beworking with
Huddersfield TownFootball Club as part ofthe Football League’snational adoption ofhospices throughoutthe 2011/12 season.The hospice is already forginglinks with the club and hopesto continue to develop theselinks as the season progresses.A team of staff fromHuddersfield Town hasalready given a day of theirtime to volunteer at thehospice.Just prior to Christmas agroup visited the hospice,helping in the garden andwrapping Christmas grottogifts.On Saturday, March 24, it willbe the hospice’s chance tovisit the home of Huddersfield Town, as thefootball club has set the game aside as aspecial Kirkwood Hospice 25th Anniversarycelebration, kindly supported by KirkleesActive Leisure.There will be a host of family activities andbirthday celebrations on the day.Kirkwood also has a limited number ofspecially priced tickets available for the game,situated in the Fantastic Media Stand.These are priced at £10 for adults and £5 forchildren, with a donation of £5 and £1
respectively being made by Huddersfield Townto the hospice for each ticket sold.As if this wasn’t enough, the game at theGalpharm is against league leaders Charlton!To purchase your tickets telephone EmilyKennedy at Kirkwood on01484-557911 or e-mail her [email protected] is sure to be high for this top of thetable clash, so get your tickets now and cheeralong your local club, whilst supporting yourlocal hospice!
■ GOAL: Huddersfield Town’s Jordan Rhodes celebratesanother goal Bring a Pound to Work Day
THIS year’s Bring A Pound toWork Day 2011 in conjunctionwith local radio station The
Pulse, raised an amazing £29,000towards patient care at Kirkwood.Dawn Walker, lottery manager at the hospicesaid: “We would like to say a huge thank youto all those individuals and companies whotook part to make this year’s campaign such agreat success.
“We really hope that even more people will getinvolved in 2012, the hospice’s 25thanniversary year.”Bring a Pound to Work Day 2012 will be onDecember 14. For every pound donated youwill receive a lottery ticket into a very specialSuperdraw, with a chance to win £3,000!If you or your company are interested intaking part, please contact Dawn on 01484557913 or e mail;[email protected] to register.
■ POUND: Staff at Huddersfield’s Audi dealership who recently took part in the hospice’sBring A Pound to Work Day 2011
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