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Artist Ted Archer has found one of his paintings after 20 years following a visit to one of our hospice shops.

Our shop in Station Lane is closing for a refurbishment, which will see the addition of more selling space and a wedding deparment.

Some of our staff and supporters marked the start of 2012 in style by joining in the New Year's Day Parade in London and raising nearly £1,000 for patient care.

An 81-year-old man from Rush Green couldn’t believe his luck when he arrived home on Christmas Eve to find a note from Saint Francis Hospice telling him he had won a raffle prize.

The winners of this year's Christmas Draw have been announced!

Gemma Collins, who features in ITV2 show The Only Way is Essex has made a surprise visit and met staff and patients.

Hospice corporate supporter Access Self Storage has kindly donated toys it has collected from staff and customers to our shops to raise money for patient care.

There has been plenty of Christmas cheer here at the hospice as patients have enjoyed parties and singing from school choirs.

Martina Cole greeted fans and Hospice supporters at a book signing to raise funds for patient care.

Sylvia and Terry Littlewood have decorated their home on Broxhill Road, Havering-Atte-Bower, with Christmas decorations and lights to raise donations for Saint Francis Hospice.

The Chums fundraising group have once again blown traditional charity dances out of the water with their spectacular Sound of Music Weekend.

A wave of red filled the streets as people dressed as Father Christmas joined in our sponsored Santathon run.

Individuals and families have come together at our Light up a Life service to remember those dear to them

After 10 years in business the Special Moments wedding and occasion wear shop is closing this weekend before a dedicated section is created in the Hornchurch shop. In the meantime Access Self Storage has come to our aid and will provide free storage for unsold stock.

This Christmas you could remember those dear to you, but no longer with us by making a dedication to them, which will be included in a Book of Remembrance.

A Day Hospice patient has raised around £1,000 for the Hospice through a Christmas fair.

Eric Pickles MP for Brentwood and Ongar has spent some time visiting one of our shops, talking to volunteers and helping out.

Employees from RBS spent a day volunteering at the Hospice and helped the gardening team.

Our fifth annual conference was a success with visitors getting a preview of research due to be published next year.

Supporters enjoyed some fine wines and got to learn about wine tasting at this event to support patient care.

Our gardens have been crowned Best Commercial Gardens in the Havering in Bloom awards.

Gloria Saville of Barkingside, Ilford could not believe her luck when she got a phone call to say she had won first prize of £1,000 in the Saint Francis Hospice weekly lottery draw.

Help us mark Hospice Care Week by sharing the one word of what hospice care means to you.

Golfers have raised an incredible £24,000 for patient care at two golf days.

When Nicola Stananought of Blackmore purchased her £1 lottery ticket, she never dreamed she would be the first ever winner of the Saint Francis Hospice Lottery. The inaugural draw took place on the 7th October 2011.

Help us secure a grant from NatWest CommunityForce by voting for us in an online poll.

Dogs and their owners descended on Ingatestone Hall and helped raise around £5,000 at our first Wags and Tails sponsored dog walk.

Harold Wood Bridge Club has come up trumps by donating the proceeds of a bridge night to us.

Dancers James and Ola Jordan entertained guests at our sell out fourth Forget me not Ball and helped raise a record £30,500 for patient care.

Thank you to the team of fundraisers who bravely abseiled down the 120ft Romford YMCA to boost our funds.

Walkers supporting Hornchurch and Upminster Rotary Club's walk for the hospice have helped raise over £4,000.

Time is running out to try your luck and join the first Saint Francis Hospice lottery draw. Players who sign up before 7th September will also be in with a chance of winning a Fortnum and Mason’s luxury hamper – as well as the top prize of £1,000.

Looking for Liam have donated the money they raised from a recent gig to the hospice.

Dagenham & Redbridge Football Club are supporting Saint Francis Hospice this season.

A father-of-two from Rainham praised his 16-year-old nephew after they completed the 54 mile London to Brighton bike ride on June 19th, in memory of his mum.

Patients receiving care from Saint Francis Hospice have enjoyed a special day of pampering where they picked up make-up and beauty advice to help them feel better.

If you have some free time and a full driving licence you may be able to help our charity shops as a volunteer driver.

Frankie the Lion was star struck this weekend, when he met The Only Way Is Essex’s Sam Faiers.

A 14-year-old schoolboy from Brentwood brought a selection of bereavement support books for his local hospice, when he won a book prize at school.

Eighty women from The Upminster Golf Club Ladies Section held a special ‘Ladies that Lunch’ event on Monday 18th July, raising £1,310.

Havering-atte-Bower Cricket Club challenged Saint Francis Hospice to a game this weekend at their stunning ground in the village – raising over £400 in the process.

Put your knowledge to the test and help Saint Francis Hospice break a Guinness World of Record for the largest simultaneous quiz night while raising money for the charity.

The Brentwood Mayor, Saint Francis Hospice staff and supporters along with their four-legged friends have launched a new fundraising event for the charity – Wags and Tails sponsored dog walk.

Hundreds of women – including fairies, cowgirls and angels - united in Romford town centre last Saturday, to take part in the Saint Francis Hospice midnight walk.

Saint Francis Hospice celebrated the opening of newly refurbished bathrooms and patient areas which have been completed thanks to a £346,000 grant from the Department of Health.

Carers were invited to a cream tea party at Saint Francis Hospice, to celebrate the vital contribution they make to their families and the community. Sixty carers attended the afternoon organised by the Family Support Service on 14 June, to coincide with National Carers Week (June 13-19).

Garden lovers have enjoyed exploring our award-winning grounds.

A touch of Albert Square was brought to Saint Francis Hospice last week, as Eastenders actress Cathy Murphy revisited the charity that cared for her mother.

Two sisters have experienced a trip of a lifetime and completed a trek across Peru in memory of their grandma and in support of Saint Francis Hospice.

A marathon runner has handed a cheque for £1,000 to the hospice after Mecca Bingo sponsored her to complete the 26.2 mile race.

A team of eleven Saint Francis Hospice runners took the streets of London on Monday 30th May, taking part in the Bupa 10,000 – raising over £2750 in the process.

Snooker legend Ronnie O’Sullivan spent time with patients at Saint Francis Hospice last week, as his family pledged to raise £50,000 for the charity.

A variety concert organised by two hospice volunteers raised over £2,000 for patient care on Sunday 15th May.

Shoppers on the lookout for a bargain are in for a treat as a second Saint Francis Hospice shop has opened in Brentwood High Street.

A family took part in the Maldon Mud Race to raise money for Saint Francis Hospice, which cared for their relative.

Hundreds of happy hounds and their owners were welcomed when they took part in a sponsored dog walk for Saint Francis Hospice.

A team of 55 runners took to the capital's streets on Sunday 17th April to run the London Marathon for Saint Francis Hospice, raising an estimated £60,000.

We have a very special runner taking part in the London Marathon for us this year. 86-year-old Paul Freedman is officially the oldest person taking part in the London Marathon this year and it will be his 14th marathon for the hospice.

Saint Francis Hospice is delighted to announce the appointment of its first Chief Executive to help develop the organisation. Pam Court will be taking up this new role at Saint Francis Hospice in Havering-atte-Bower in May.

A five-year-old fundraiser from Rainham has been busy baking pink fairy cakes to raise money for the hospice.

Our Community Fundraising team have been extremely busy lately, with people all over the catchment area holding a variety of different fundraising events.

A pair of close friends who are skydiving for Saint Francis Hospice in June are competing with each other to raise the most money. Sarah Landragin, 24, has challenged her friend Michael Slavin, 21, to beat her current fundraising total of £870.

The fundraising team at Saint Francis Hospice are appealing for nail technicians to donate an evening and provide treatments at their Indulgence Evening, helping to raise funds for the charity.

A course organised by the Family Support Service came to a celebratory finish this week, at a Candlelit Supper held at the hospice. Hospice patients and their carers joined together following the eight-week carer’s course, called Better Together.

Sixty runners raising money for Saint Francis Hospice joined the 3,000 people who completed the Brentwood Half Marathon on Sunday. Supporters – family, friends and onlookers - lined the 13.1 mile route, cheering on the crowds of runners.

Saint Francis Hospice is offering dedicated runners the chance to complete the Dublin Marathon – internationally known as the “Friendly Marathon”. The charity has five spaces available for the 26.2 mile route, which winds through Dublin’s historic streets, and takes place on Monday 31 October 2011.

An 86-year-old runner from Hornchurch had been named the oldest participant in this year's London Marathon. Not only is he the oldest competitor in the gruelling 26.2 mile race, but Paul Freedman, MBE, will be completing his 20th marathon on 17 April.

With spring around the corner, and hopefully a rise in temperature, Saint Francis Hospice is suggesting that you celebrate by organising a Great Cake Bake.

After Morrisons stores raised more than £1.3 million for hospices across the UK, staff from the Beacontree store visited Saint Francis Hospice to take a fresh look at hospice care in their local community.

AN Essex couple are preparing to tackle a 26.2 mile long aisle in order to tie the knot during this year's London Marathon.

The new Waitrose store in Hornchurch donated £280 to Saint Francis Hospice last week, as part of their Community Matters Scheme.

A local rugby player has introduced Saint Francis Hospice to the fast-paced sport, after deciding to include the hospice logo on his league-topping university team kit.

Saint Francis Hospice is asking the community to join their ‘Donate a Day’ appeal.

Saint Francis Hospice is extremely excited about their Running Team this year, with 45 London Marathon runners and 60 people in the Brentwood Half Marathon, we are overwhelmed by the support.

Saint Francis Hospice is celebrating after reaching its target in The Big Give campaign, which saw £5,000 worth of donations doubled by the Reed Foundation, the charitable arm of Reed Specialist Recruitment and Candis magazine.

A Brentwood couple could not believe their luck when they received a phone call on Christmas Eve to tell them they had won a Mini Cooper in the Saint Francis Hospice Christmas raffle.

The Family Support Service are thrilled after they received a donation of toys and games from Time FM in Romford.

AN EXCEPTIONAL wedding took place at Saint Francis Hospice this weekend. Although Cliff Burnett has Motor Neurone Disease which has left him unable to speak or even to turn and watch his bride, Kym Thompson, walk down the aisle, the couple exchanged vows on Saturday 6 November.

Staff and patients at Saint Francis Hospice have bid a fond farewell to a special volunteer.

Local singer Pixie Lott is inviting one lucky competition winner to join her backstage at her concert in December.

Hospice magazine Living with Dignity is available now.

There was an explosion of paint, pastels and glitter at Saint Francis Hospice, as 23 young artists took over for the Fireworks and Feelings Art Day.

Celebrity dancers wowed guests at the third Saint Francis Hospice Forget me not Ball on Saturday, which raised over £25,000 for patient care.

Visitors arrived in their droves to the Saint Francis Hospice stalls at the Havering Show last week, raising over £3,800 for patient care.

With only a few months to go until our third Forget me not Ball in September, we caught up with Strictly Come Dancing star Camilla Dallerup, who will take to the stage with World Champion swimmer Mark Foster on the night.

Qualified Therapists urgently needed to take part in Indulgence Evening on Friday 21st May

Congratulations to everyone who ran this year's London Marathon for Saint Francis Hospice

Meet Frankie the Lion the newest member of the Saint Francis Hospice team

Martyn Lewis, businessman and former newsreader, joined hospice staff, volunteers, trustees and guests in celebrating Saint Francis Hospice at a thanksgiving service.