Hear from the Hospice?
By Ron Swanson, Assistant Fundraising Manager
Over the past two months, the Ayrshire Hospice Fundraising team have enjoyed giving talks in the community about the services the hospice provides, fundraising activities and its future plans. Recently, the team have been warmly welcomed to speak at Kirkmichael Church Guild and Irvine Seagate Rotary Club. Whether you’re a member of a Church Guild, Rotary Club, Women’s Institute or another community group, the team would love to hear from you and be able to share how those in your local community can benefit from Ayrshire Hospice care and support.
By Tracy Flynn, Chief Executive Officer
It is with great pleasure that I welcome you to the June 2023 edition of The Article. I am thrilled to share with you the updates, developments and stories that have transpired since our last issue.
If you would be interested to arrange a visit from one of the hospice team, please call Ron on 01292 288488 or email donate@ayrshirehospice.org.
You may have noticed a new look for The Article, which has been given a fresh and contemporary makeover. In addition to the design, we are proud to announce that, for the first time ever, the newsletter will be printed on recycled paper. As an organisation, we are committed to sustainability and reducing our carbon footprint. We believe that every small step we take towards sustainability can make a significant impact, and printing on recycled paper is just one of the steps we are taking to build a sustainable future. In this issue you will also be able to read about the next step in our ambitious Capital Build Project, which saw us officially break ground on 5th April, marking the start of construction on the redevelopment of our home at Racecourse Road, Ayr. The Ayrshire Hospice is driven by the passion and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters, and we could not have come this far without your unwavering support. Quite simply, thank you. We hope that this newsletter provides you with insight into the work we do, and we look forward to your continued support as we strive to make a difference in the lives of those in our community across Ayrshire and Arran.
Hospice break ground on Capital Build project.
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The Ayrshire Hospice Board of Trustees and Leadership Team were joined by Provost Iain Campbell and Chief Executive Eileen Howat from South Ayrshire Council, in addition to Craig McArthur, Director of Health and Social Care Partnership for East Ayrshire Council and Russell McCutcheon, Executive Director (Place), from North Ayrshire Council. NHS Ayrshire & Arran Chief Executive Claire Burden was also in attendance to mark the significant milestone in the project. Tom Steele, Chair of the Ayrshire Hospice Board of Trustees added: “The breaking ground ceremony is a seminal moment for our new hospice as work begins to lay down foundations. Although this
Thank You, Edward!
sub-structure is something that people can’t see, it is arguably one of the most crucial points of the project from which our new infrastructure will be built.” Andrew Baillie, Ayrshire Hospice Trustee and Chair of the Capital Project Governance Committee added: “Breaking Ground is the first major milestone in what will be an amazing new facility for the Hospice. Over the coming
months work will progress onto foundations, the superstructure and then the roof before moving into the interior fit-out. “It’s exciting to be not only creating a wonderful facility for patients, relatives and staff but helping to contribute to our sustainable future.”
By Lucy Glendinning, Senior Fundraiser
Everyone at the Ayrshire Hospice would like to say a great big thank you to six-and-a-half-year-old Edward for very kindly donating his pound to the Hospice. Any gift, no matter how big or small, is always appreciated and will help patients and families across Ayrshire and Arran receive our care. The Fundraising team were all extremely touched by the thought that someone so young would consider donating to the Hospice.
Thank you, Edward! You’re a very generous young man.
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