Charity News & Updates
Last year over 750 ladies signed up to take part in the ladies only sponsored moonlit walk, raising £60,000 for St. Mary’s Hospice in Ulverston.
- 14th January 2013
Alice Pyne, the 17 year old Ulverston girl who caught the attention of the world with her “Bucket List” of things she wanted to do in life, has sadly passed away after a four year battle with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Our thoughts are with her friends and family.
- 23rd November 2012
St. Mary's Hospice are encouraging people to donate their small change this Christmas, after the launch of a campaign to significantly improve their inpatient unit.
- 16th November 2012
If you want to help the environment, save money and time and support a fantastic local cause this Christmas, why not take part in the St. Mary's Hospice Share a Card scheme?
- 1st November 2012
It's that time of year again! Men all over the UK will be growing moustaches for Movember, a charity event which raises funds and awareness for men's health.
Local sisters Alice and Milly Pyne were honoured with British Empire Medals by the Queen last month - congratulations from thebestof barrowandfurness!
- 22nd May 2012
New blogger Reasons To Go North shares this fascinating article about their adventure on the notorious sands of Morecambe Bay, which is the destination for a number of charity events this year.
- 24th April 2012
16 year old Alice Pyne from Ulverston has recently launched her own charity. Alice's Escapes provides free breaks for families with a seriously ill child and your support is greatly appreciated.
- 14th March 2012
Join in and help raise money for St Mary's Hospice by taking part in the ladies only moonlit sponsored walk.
St. Mary's Hospice is encouraging local people to part with their small change in a new Penny Pinching Challenge, which aims to cover costs for February 29th, as 2012 is a leap year.