On Saturday 1st December over 500 people gathered in the gardens of Countess Mountbatten Hospice in West End Southampton, for their annual Light up a Life Carol Service. Light up a Life is one of the most well-loved, meaningful and poignant events of Countess Mountbatten Hospice’s calendar and is a…
Every year we support over 3000 people across our catchment area of Winchester, Romsey, Totton, Southampton, Eastleigh, Fareham and surrounding areas. We’re now looking to reach out to more people with a terminal illness in our community who may find themselves isolated or are struggling with loneliness. The Hospice Friends…
Eric Robinson took part in this years ‘Make A Will Fortnight’ which resulted in a total donation of £3,251.00! Specialists in Wills, Trusts and Succession planning wrote Wills for the supporters of the hospice which is located on Botley Road in Southampton, in return for donations which enable the hospice…
A huge thank you to everyone who took part and volunteered at our Sunflower Memory Walk at Broadlands on Sunday 24th June! Special thank you to our sponsors Right at Home Mid Hampshire , Right at Home Solent, Owtons At Chalcroft Farm Jo! Human Resources, A.H. Cheater Funeral Directors, and Jonathan Terry Independent Funeral Directors Ltd.…
Thank you to everyone who attended our Light up a Life Service on Saturday 2nd December which was held in the Hospice gardens. The atmosphere was incredible with over 500 people holding lights and remembering loved ones as we sang carols by the Tree of Remembrance. The Salvation Army, Voices…
Many thanks to The Flower Garden in Hedge End for generously donating these beautiful flowers for one of our patients celebrating their 53rd Wedding Anniversary today. We like to ensure that our patients special days are celebrated at the Hospice and thank our corporate supporters for their help in making…
Our amazing supporter Michael has just completed a 1 million metre rowing challenge and raised an incredible £1765.07 for Countess Mountbatten Hospice in memory of his wife Amanda. Amanda was cared for at the Hospice 4 years ago and Michael wanted to do something in return for the wonderful care…
When we heard it was Keith’s 80th Birthday we couldn’t just let this special birthday pass. So the Nurses surprised him by walking in singing Happy Birthday and carrying a wonderful Birthday Cake which was generously donated by Marks and Spencer Hedge End.
THANK YOU to everyone who supported our Hospice Scanner Appeal. Because of your generosity we are delighted to let you know we’ve now raised the total amount of £6,37o needed to purchase the badder scanner for patients We have been truly humbled by all the support and kindness we have…
Congratulations to our supporter Mrs Stacey who won £1,000 playing our charity lottery. Mrs Stacey said “Winning was such a lovely surprise. I’ve been a supporter of Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity for over 20 years in memory of my dear friend Sue Taplin and saw first hand the amazing job…
Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity has received a generous donation from the Provincial Grand Chapter of Hampshire & Isle of Wight. The amazing amount of £43,281.55 has been raised by their dedicated members over the last 12 months after being inspired by the support we provide to patients and their families…
Thank you to Vanessa Young who recently put on a fundraising event at the Royal Winchester golf club in memory of Andy Young. There was a raffle and music from hazy dayz and the event raised a fantastic £3,4000. Thank you to Vanessa and everyone else that contributed and…
When Rob Owton first suggested a Race night with hobby horses, I struggled to grasp how it would work. What a revelation it was, I can’t remember any event that had such a good atmosphere, where our audience laughed all night! Everyone joined in the fun, even one of our…
Below Lindsay and Sarah Farmer kindly share with us their story. Thank you both for your fantastic support of the charity. Our dad, Don, was diagnosed with throat cancer in February 2011, and as anybody with a relative with cancer will know, we all took on the fight. The endless…
A Team from Portmore Insurance took part in the Southampton 10K Run and raised over £2,000 for the Charity. Claire Jacobs, Operations Director at Portmore Insurance, kindly shares with us why they took part in the run. We chose to support Countess Mountbatten Hospice Charity as most of us have…
May 10, 2015 – May 10, 2015 Haskins Garden Centre Map and Directions | Register Description: Break a World Record Wearing Your Wedding Dress. **ONLINE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED – TICKETS ARE NOW ONLY AVAILABLE AT THE VENUE** Our Brides in the Aisles event is back at Haskins and this…
Rich was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in February 2013, aged just 45. He had had no symptoms whatsoever, and by the time they discovered it, the cancer in the prostate was already advanced and inoperable, and it had spread to his bones, through his pelvis, ribs, sternum and all…
Hollie’s Story Sadly last year my Nan and Grandad, Christina and John Fahy, passed away. During their respective illnesses both of them were fortunate enough to receive palliative care at Countess Mountbatten House. I remember when the nurses first suggested my Grandad (who had heart failure) be moved from the General…
We recently collected a cheque from the Romsey, Chandlers Ford and District Round Table who kindly donated £850. This money will contribute to funding the books needed to help bereaved children and teenagers come to terms with the death of a loved one. Thank you to everyone who nominated the Charity.…
