A lady in the Helmshore/Haslingden area is looking for a befriending volunteer to visit her once a week, preferably at the weekends, for a chat. The lady used be a florist and is a keen gardener, she also likes art and paints regularly. She would love someone to visit her with similar interests. If you'd like to become a Befriending Volunteer, please call/text Justin on 01706 253 648 or 07528 753 085 or email Justin.packman@rossendalehospice.org. To find our more about our befriending service, visit www.rossendalehospice.org/befriending

We are here to help you, your family and friend; indeed anyone in Rossendale living with cancer or other life-limiting condition. To find out more, visit our website www.rossendalehospice.org, call 01706 253633 or email admin@rossendalehospice.org #OpenUpHospiceCare

A few weeks ago Marco celebrated his incredible weight loss by sharing some photographs on Facebook. Inspired and overwhelmed by the positive comments he received and support he has been able to offer others, he has kindly shared his story with the Lancashire Telegraph. Read his full story by clicking on the link below. So what motivated Marco, what is his secret? Quite simply, earlier this year, he signed up for the Great North Run to raise funds for Rossendale Hospice in a quest to get fit. If you'd like to sponsor him visit https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/marco-alfonso-alessi1?utm_id=121

Have you registered for the Rossendale Colour Dash yet?

Calling all Health & Social Care Workers in Rossendale. Rossendale Hospice and Pendleside Hospice are organising an End of Life Care Conference To find out more, please visit https://www.rossendalehospice.org/professionals/end-of-life-care-conference.html .

It was a pleasure to meet Marco at Rossendales once again to accept a cheque of £238 as proceeds from their annual golf day.

CYCLE FROM LONDON TO PARIS AND SEE THE FINALE OF THE TOUR DE FRANCE! 18th – 22nd July 2018 London to Paris. Only £99 to register! Enter discount code L2PTDF50 when booking your place on this iconic cycling challenge. Hurry – this offer ends midnight Sunday 23rd July!* Spaces limited. https://booking.globaladventurechallenges.com/step1 Global Adventure Challenges

Thank you to Michelle & Sinéad O'Reilly-Bell & The Green Squirrel who raised the fantastic amount of £2958 by organising a Three Legged Race. Everyone enjoyed themselves that much they intend to make this a regular event. Thank you to everyone who participated.

Do you think you could spare an hour a week to make a huge difference to someone's life? A really chatty and bubbly lady in Whitewell Bottom is looking for a visit from a volunteer for an hour a week for a chat. The lady lives on her own and misses having someone to chat to. She is a a keen animal lover and owns a small friendly dog. She has asked for someone with a good sense of humour!!” If you'd like to become a Befriending Volunteer, please call/text Justin on 01706 253 648 or 07528 753 085 or email Justin.packman@rossendalehospice.org. To find our more about our befriending service, visit www.rossendalehospice.org/befriending

Matthew and his sister Charlotte will be abseiling down Peel Monument on Saturday in memory of their dad Dave. We'd like to wish them both good luck. To read more about their story please visit: www.justgiving.com/fundraising/lizzie-howarth1

Thank you to The Friends Group for organising the Summer Delight event at the Hospice. They raised a fantastic amount of £840! and would like to express their thanks to everyone who supported them by attending, baking and donating their time and goods. Special thanks to Tesco, The Country Garden, Park Farm Shop & Tearoom and Leabrook Nurseries

Invitation to attend our AGM The 25th Annual General Meeting will take place at the Hospice on Tuesday 11th July at 6.30pm. Everyone is welcome