Wing Walk Raises Funds for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice
A woman who wanted to achieve something memorable for her 50th birthday decided to challenge herself with a wing walk...
Pawsitively Perfect – Hospice’s Suffolk Dog Day is a Success!
The region’s much-loved Suffolk Dog Day saw hundreds of dogs, and their owners, descend upon Helmingham Hall to celebrate man’s...
Ed Sheeran Auction to Support Hospice and Zest
An auction featuring a range of items kindly donated by Suffolk singing superstar, Ed Sheeran, is raising vital funds for...
Classics at Glemham raises over £20,000
More than £20,000 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice by the much-loved car show, Classics at Glemham. Taking place...
Join Hospice-Led Compassionate Garden Group
St Elizabeth Hospice is encouraging people to pick up their trowels and don their gardening gloves, and join their new...
Less Than One Month until Suffolk Dog Day Returns!
There is less than one month to go until the region’s much-loved Suffolk Dog Day returns. Hosted by St Elizabeth...
Zest Visits the Beach!
Zest young adults and their families enjoyed a fantastic trip to Felixstowe beach this August, as part of the monthly...
Mother and Daughter to Cycle from Vietnam to Cambodia in Aid of Hospice
Tamsin and Josie Beaumont are to complete a fundraising 400km cycle ride from Vietnam to Cambodia in support of St...
Dorman Family Name First Hop to it! Suffolk Hare
St Elizabeth Hospice has revealed ‘Skye’ is the name of the first hare sculpture for its upcoming art trail –...
Sizewell C Chooses Hospice as Charity Partner
Sizewell C has selected St Elizabeth Hospice as its first official charity partner, providing the charity with an important funding...
Less Than One Month Until Classics at Glemham
There is less than one month to go until the much-loved Classics at Glemham returns to raise funds for St...
Harli Raises Over £16,800 for Hospice in Memory of Mum
Ten-year-old, Harli Dixon, has raised over £16,800 for St Elizabeth Hospice in memory of her Mum, Jemma Chatten, who received...
First Daisy Day in Great Yarmouth & Waveney
St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice is to hold its first ever Daisy Day remembrance event, in Great Yarmouth and Waveney...
Brave a Bungee Jump or Suffolk’s Tallest Abseil
Thrill-seekers and daredevils are being encouraged to take part in either a fundraising abseil or bungee jump for St Elizabeth...
First Light Walk Raises Over £5,000
Over 65 walkers have raised £5,000 for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice through completing the charity’s unique fundraising walk –...
Suffolk Remembers Unites Hospice and Community
Hundreds of people, from the Suffolk community, gathered along Felixstowe seafront to join St Elizabeth Hospice in marking the charity’s...
‘Night of Glitz & Glamour’ Raises Funds for Hospice
More than £5,300 has been raised for charity by the Peek family, through a fundraising evening held in memory of...
Waldringfield Tractor Run Supporting Hospice
The much-loved Waldringfield Tractor Run is returning once more this August to raise vital funds for the hospice. Taking place...
Hospice and Zest Have Paw-some Time With Winston’s Wheels
Patients and service users at St Elizabeth Hospice, and its young adult service Zest, had a ‘paw-some’ time when they...
Town Landmark Lit Up Ahead of Hop to it! Suffolk 2025
With little over a year until St Elizabeth Hospice’s Hop to it! Suffolk 2025 art trail comes to the region,...
Four Weeks Until Suffolk Remembers
There are only four weeks to go until the return of St Elizabeth Hospice’s much-loved remembrance event, Suffolk Remembers is...
Midnight Walk Brings Party Atmosphere to Ipswich
Colour, fun and a party atmosphere could be seen and heard around Ipswich over the weekend as St Elizabeth Hospice’s...
Jailbreak Raises Over £15,000
More than £15,000 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice through the hosting of its most recent Jailbreak fundraiser. Held...
First Light Fundraising Walk for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice
St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice is calling on supporters to take on a unique fundraising walk – the First Light...
Just Over 2 Weeks Until the Midnight Walk!
There are just over two weeks to go until St Elizabeth Hospice’s Midnight Walk returns for 2024 this May. Sponsored...
Hospice Announces Hop to it! Suffolk 2025
Following the success of Pigs Gone Wild, Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk and the Big Hoot Ipswich 2022, St Elizabeth Hospice...
Great Yarmouth & Waveney Update, April 2024
In March 2023, St Elizabeth Hospice and East Coast Hospice merged, with the shared ambition to grow palliative care services...
Date Announced for Suffolk Dog Day
St Elizabeth Hospice has revealed the date for this year’s Suffolk Dog Day, which will be once again held at...
Hospice Sculpture Unveiled in Recognition of St Elizabeth Hospice Legators
In recognition of those who have left a gift in their Will to the hospice, St Elizabeth Hospice has commissioned...
Alex’s 51 Mile Run Raises Over £10,000
Alex Brunt has raised over £10,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice by running 51 miles in one day, in memory of...
Verity Jolly Named as Stars of Suffolk Award Winner
Congratulations to the hospice’s former Director of Patient Services, Verity Jolly, who has been named as the winner of the...
Hospice to Host Compassionate Conversations Events
Communities from Ipswich and the surrounding area are invited to join St Elizabeth Hospice at their latest series of Compassionate...
Great Garden Trail Returns for 10th Year
St Elizabeth Hospice’s much-loved Great Garden Trail is returning for the tenth year this summer. From Woodbridge to Stowupland through... Classics at Glemham to Return in aid of Hospice
Classics at Glemham will once again be raising funds for St Elizabeth Hospice, when the event returns this September. Taking...
Care Agency Pays Tribute to Sam Bojkiw for 10 Years of Service
The team at St Elizabeth Care Agency have expressed their thanks and appreciation for Registered Manager, Sam Bojkiw, who is...
Hospice Pays Tribute to Verity Jolly for 35 Years of Service
St Elizabeth Hospice staff have expressed their gratitude and appreciation for Director of Patient Services, Verity Jolly, who is retiring...
New Wild in Art Trail Announced for 2025
Following the success of Pigs Gone Wild, Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk and the Big Hoot Ipswich 2022, St Elizabeth Hospice...
Go The Extra Leap for OneCall!
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on the local community to ‘go the extra leap’ for their local hospice with a...
10-year-old Harli’s £10k Hospice Fundraising Goal in Memory of Mum
Ten-year-old, Harli Dixon, is hoping to raise £10,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice in memory of her Mum, Jemma Chatten, who...
Material Memories Bear Exhibition to Pay Tribute to Sue Marshall
An exhibition of St Elizabeth Hospice’s much-loved Material Memories’ bears is to be held at the charity’s Moments Coffee Shop,...
Be a Star appeal raises over £157,000
St Elizabeth Hospice is thanking the local community for helping its Christmas campaign, Be a Star, raise a record-breaking £157,300... Midnight Walk Early Bird Tickets Released
St Elizabeth Hospice is once again encouraging the local community to throw on their brightest disco clothes and join the...
Where are the Big Hoots now?
From Skool’s Owt and Owl Hands On Deck, through to Frida K’Owl’o and Frutti Hooti, the much-loved Big Hoot Ipswich...
Could you Be a Hospice Hero?
Be a Hospice Hero with St Elizabeth Hospice! Amazing people doing extraordinary things We’re looking for more volunteers to power...
Alex’s 51 Mile Run for Hospice in Memory of Father
Alex Brunt will be running 51 miles in one day, this March, in memory of his Dad, Richard Brunt, to...
Supporters Take the Plunge in Christmas Day Dip
Hundreds of St Elizabeth Hospice supporters braved the North Sea chill this Christmas, to raise vital funds for the hospice...
Golf Day Raises £2,122 for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice
More than £2,120 has been raised for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice by the French family through a fundraising golf...
Charity Night Raises £5,150 for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice
More than £5,150 has been raised for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice via a Charity Night held by Barry Rose...
Santa Dash is Big Success
More than £7,000 has been raised for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice thanks to the charity’s Santa Dash 2023. Held...
Festive Fun at Zest X-Change!
Christmas came early to Zest on Tuesday 5th December, as the Zest young adults enjoyed a range of Christmas based...
Double your donation at no extra cost from 4-10 December!
Between Monday 4 – Sunday 10 December 2023, every £1 you give (up to a total of £11,000) will be matched thanks to the incredible...
Hospice Thanks Retiring Medical Director for 15 Years of Service
Staff at St Elizabeth Hospice have shown their appreciation to ‘dedicated’ and ‘highly respected’ Medical Director, Dr. Kelvin Bengtson, who...
Pier to Pier Walking Challenge Raises £2,864 for Hospice
More than £2,860 has been raised for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice by Sally Owen and her brother, Andrew, via...
Shine Bright for Your Hospice this Christmas
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on supporters throughout East Suffolk and Great Yarmouth and Waveney to light up their homes...
One Month Until Christmas Day Dip
There is only one month to go before St Elizabeth Hospice’s Christmas Day Dip returns for 2023. This Christmas Day,...
Potsford Farm is Supporting Zest this Christmas!
Potsford Farm, in Letheringham, is raising vital funds for Zest this Christmas through hosting a raffle and Christmas card donations...
Joan Celebrates 105th Birthday Milestone
“I just carry on and take each day as it comes,” are the tips to a happy and long life...
Be a Star for Your Local Hospice this Christmas
St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the return of its annual Christmas appeal, Be a Star, for 2023. On average every...
1000km Triathlon Raises Over £4,000 for Hospice
Hugh Langley, from Framlingham, has raised over £4,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice by recently completing a 1000km triathlon, in memory...
Ross’ Skydive Raises Over £3,300 for Hospice
Ross Dowsing has raised over £3,300 for St Elizabeth Hospice by completing a fundraising skydive in memory of his Mum,...
Classics at Glemham raises over £10,850 for hospice
More than £10,850 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice by the much-loved car show, Classics at Glemham. Taking place...
Tabletop Game Tournament Raises Over £1,000 for Hospice
More than £1,000 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice by the inaugural Thasa-Rum-Un Charity Cup held at Langden Games...
Hospice to Host Fundraising Santa Dash
St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice is calling on supporters to don their festive fancy dress and show their love, for...
Birthday Fundraiser Generates Over £1,900 for Hospice
More than £1,900 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice by Chris Reeve, his friends and family, to mark his...
Brave ‘soles’ raise over £10,000 for hospice
More than 30 brave fire walkers have raised over £10,000 by taking part in St Elizabeth Hospice’s Firewalk 2023. Taking...
Hospice to Host Compassionate Conversations Event at Felixstowe Library
Communities from Felixstowe and the surrounding area are invited to join St Elizabeth Hospice at their latest Compassionate Conversations event...
James Raises £650 for Hospice by Completing Great North Run
James Crosthwaite has raised £650 for St Elizabeth Hospice by completing the Great North Run in memory of his Uncle...
Brantham 5 Mile & Junior Fun Run Raises £1,000
Brantham 5 Mile & Junior Fun Run has raised a fantastic £1,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice. Held in July, the...
Early Bird Tickets Released for Christmas Day Dip
Early bird tickets are now available for brave ‘dippers’ wanting to take the plunge this Christmas, as St Elizabeth Hospice’s...
Prize Draw Raises over £1,750 for vital Equipment
Over £1,750 has been raised by Leanne Last, her friends and family, to fund an Oxford Journey stand to be...
Andrew Raises Over £4,000 for Local Causes with 800km Cycle
More than £4,000 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice, East Anglian Children’s Hospice and Macmillan Cancer Support by Andrew...
Suffolk Dog Day Cancelled Due to Heatwave Concerns
St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the cancellation of Suffolk Dog Day 2023 due to the hot weather predicted for the... Hospice to Host Compassionate Conversations in Beccles
Communities from Beccles and the surrounding area are invited to join St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice at their latest Compassionate... Hospice to Host Compassionate Conversations Event at Hadleigh Library
Communities from Hadleigh and the surrounding area are invited to join St Elizabeth Hospice at their latest Compassionate Conversations event...
Eye Friends Group celebrate 25 years
The St Elizabeth Hospice, Eye Friends Group has announced it will be disbanding after 25 years of supporting the independent...
Brave ‘soles’ challenged to take on Fundraising Firewalk
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on all brave ‘soles’ to take part in its autumn Firewalk 2023. Taking place on...
Tractor Run Celebrates 20 Years Fundraising for Hospice
Waldringfield Tractor Run is celebrating twenty years of supporting St Elizabeth Hospice as well as raising over £27,000 for the...
Pedal for Pounds Facebook Challenge Launches!
Love cycling? This new fundraising challenge could be for you! St Elizabeth Hospice has launched their first Facebook Challenge, asking...
Posthumous Art Exhibition to Raise Funds for Hospice
A posthumous exhibition of the works of Suffolk artist, Bridget Lapsley, is to be held in Felixstowe this September, to...
Wendy Reaches £10k Target in Memory of Her Dad
Following four years of fundraising and numerous running challenges for St Elizabeth Hospice, Wendy Kelway has raised £10,000 for the...
Take on Unique ‘Snowdon at Night’ Challenge for Hospice
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on supporters to join a team of hospice staff and climb Wales’ highest mountain at...
Hospice Event to Mark National Grief Awareness Day
To mark National Grief Awareness Day this August, St Elizabeth Hospice will be hosting an afternoon of cakes and refreshments,...
Landmark 5th Anniversary for Zest Shop in Ipswich
The Zest shop team, in Ipswich, are celebrating their fifth anniversary this summer! From pre-loved clothing and trendy homeware, through...
Finn Raises over £775 for Hospice with Camp-Out
Ten-year-old Finn Bass, from Ipswich, has raised over £775 for St Elizabeth Hospice by completing a 24-hour fundraising camp-out for...
Countess of Euston Declares Support for St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice Ambitions
Following the recent news of St Elizabeth Hospice and East Coast Hospice merging to form St Elizabeth East Coast Hospice,... Classics at Glemham 2023 to Raise Funds for Hospice
Much-loved car show, Classics at Glemham will once again be raising funds for St Elizabeth Hospice, when the event returns...
Upbeat! Ladies Choir Raises £1,000 for Zest
Upbeat! Ladies choir has raised £1,000 for Zest through hosting its 2023 Summer Concert. Held on 2nd July, at Grundisburgh...
Friends Raise Funds for Hospice in Memory of Tim Melton
More than £7,500 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice by a group of friends, in memory of their friend...
Endurance Challenge Raises Over £1,200 for Hospice
Phil Green has raised £1,261 for St Elizabeth Hospice in memory of his friend and fellow Stowmarket Strider, Mark Hughes,...
Community Care Unit Fun Day is Big Success
St Elizabeth Hospice’s Community Care Unit was alive with the sound of music and conversation this Thursday, as the Community...
Headline Sponsors Named for Suffolk Dog Day
Gladwells Pet & Country Store and Skinners have been announced as headline sponsors for St Elizabeth Hospice’s Suffolk Dog Day...
Friends’ Three Peak Challenge Raises Over £5,000 for Hospice
A group of twelve friends have raised £5,240 for St Elizabeth Hospice after completing the Three Peaks Challenge this June....
Four-legged Friends Bring Fun to Zest
The Zest young adults enjoyed a real treat this Friday (23 June) as a number of dogs visited Zest Days,...
Hospice and Community Unite to Mark Suffolk Remembers
Hundreds of people from across Suffolk gathered on Felixstowe seafront, alongside the St Elizabeth Hospice team, to mark the charity’s...
Success for Kevin in Regional Awards
St Elizabeth Hospice staff, supporters and volunteers alike, have come together to show their appreciation of volunteer Kevin Widdick after...
St Elizabeth Care Agency Celebrates 10th Anniversary
The team at St Elizabeth Care Agency are proudly celebrating their 10th anniversary this June. The Ipswich-based organisation marked their...
Tributes paid to hospice supporter, Valerie, who leaves a ‘fantastic legacy, full of kindness’
Tributes have been paid to St Elizabeth Hospice supporter, Valerie Talbott, after she died aged 65-years-old on 5th May. Born... Three Weeks Until Suffolk Remembers 2023
There are only three weeks to go until the return of St Elizabeth Hospice’s much-loved remembrance event, Suffolk Remembers. Every...
Hugh’s Monster Triathlon Fundraiser for Hospice
Hugh Langley, from Framlingham, will be taking on the 1,055km Monster Triathlon this June in memory of his Dad, John... Friends to Take On Three Peaks Challenge for Hospice
A group of twelve friends will be taking on the Three Peaks Challenge this June for St Elizabeth Hospice to...
Andrew’s Kiltwalk Raises Vital Hospice Funds
£1,000 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice by Andrew and Stephen Brooks, family and friends, after they completed the...
Midnight Walk Brings Party Atmosphere to Ipswich!
St Elizabeth Hospice supporters brought colour and fun to Ipswich this weekend as part of the hospice’s flagship fundraiser, the...
Zest Creates Buzz for International Bee Day
There was a real ‘buzz’ around Zest on Friday 19 May as the young adults marked International Bee Day. Held...
R3 raises over £3,875 for hospice in memory of colleague
More than £3,875 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice by R3, the Association of Business Recovery Professionals, in memory...
Before I Die Mural Unveiled for Mark Dying Matters Awareness Week
St Elizabeth Hospice has officially unveiled its ‘Before I Die’ art wall on Ipswich Waterfront to mark Dying Matters Awareness...
King’s Coronation Opening Times for Retail
King’s Coronation Opening Times: All shops and Moments Coffee Shops are closed between Saturday 6 May to Monday 8 May...
Taxi Company’s Act of Kindness Sees Andrew Attend Choir Performance
A taxi company’s act of kindness has ensured Andrew Beaumont, a hospice service user living with tonsil cancer, has been...
Valerie’s Bungee Jump Raises Over £3,000 for Hospice
Over £3,000 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice by Valerie Talbott, after she completed a bungee jump in memory...
Hospice Announced as New Organisers of Suffolk Dog Day
After 16 years of supporting Suffolk Community Foundation, Suffolk Dog Day has announced it will now be hosted and supporting...
One Month Until Midnight Walk 2023!
There is just over one month to go until St Elizabeth Hospice’s Midnight Walk returns for 2023 this May. Sponsored...
Hospice announces return of annual Wills Month
St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the return of its annual Wills Month, an initiative which encourages people to consider the... Hospice’s Suffolk Remembers returns for 2023
St Elizabeth Hospice’s much-loved remembrance event, Suffolk Remembers, will once again return to bring Suffolk Day to a close this... Gardens across region open to public as part of Great Garden Trail 2023
From Woodbridge to Leiston through to Felixstowe and Halesworth, a number of gardens across the region are opening for the...
Felixstowe Hospice Volunteer Group Seeks New Members
Felixstowe Friends, is encouraging new members to join their group which supports Suffolk charity, St Elizabeth Hospice. For 16 years,...
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines raises over £42,500 for Hospice as part of Big Hoot
More than £42,500 has been raised for independent Suffolk charity, St Elizabeth Hospice, by Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines through a...
Hospice Opens Moments Coffee Shop at Ipswich Town Hall
St Elizabeth Hospice has officially unveiled its new Moments Coffee Shop at Ipswich Town Hall. The latest hospice Moments Coffee...
Over 800 Already Signed Up for Midnight Walk 2023
In less than two months, over 800 people have already signed up to take part in St Elizabeth Hospice’s Midnight...
‘Before I Die’ Mural to Mark Dying Matters Awareness Week
St Elizabeth Hospice has announced it will be installing an art wall on Ipswich Waterfront to mark Dying Matters Awareness...
Hawk Express Cabs Announced as Midnight Walk Headline Sponsors
Hawk Express Cabs, has been announced as the new headline sponsors for St Elizabeth Hospice’s much-loved Midnight Walk. Ipswich’s largest...
St Elizabeth Hospice and East Coast Hospice Announce Merger
St Elizabeth Hospice and East Coast Hospice have announced they will be joining together to create an achievable and sustainable...
Toby and Edward Create Fundraising Comic
Boxford CEVC Primary School pupils, Toby and Edward, have raised £430 for St Elizabeth Hospice as a ‘thank you’ to...
Hospice Highlights Record-breaking Impact of Big Hoot 2022
It has been little over five months since the owls from St Elizabeth Hospice’s Big Hoot Ipswich 2022 took flight...
Premier Education Brings Sports Fun to Zest Days
Sports activity provider, Premier Education, held its first Zest Days session this February, with the young adults enjoying a range...
Hairstylist Raises Over £350 for Hospice
More than £350 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice by LynneTheHairStylist following a Christmas raffle, hosted by the Ipswich... Valerie to Take on Bungee Challenge for Hospice
Valerie Talbott is hoping to raise £1,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice, by completing a bungee jump this April in memory...
Zest Has Fun Down Under!
With Australia Day taking place on 26th January, the Zest Days’ young adults celebrated all things ‘Down Under’ this Friday....
Christmas Day Dip Raises Over £40,000
More than £40,000 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice thanks to hundreds of ‘dippers’ who took part in the...
St Elizabeth Care Agency rated ‘Outstanding’
‘Proud’ and ‘fantastic news’ are just some of the words from St Elizabeth Care Agency staff after hearing they have...
Everest Challenge Raises Over £3,000 for Hospice
Chris and Dylan Ransome have completed a life-long dream by trekking to Mount Everest base camp in aid of St...
Spectacle of Light to Raise Funds for Hospice
Haughley Park’s much loved Spectacle of Light is returning once more and this year it will be raising funds for...
Midnight Walk Early Bird Tickets Released
St Elizabeth Hospice is once again encouraging the local community to don their brightest fancy dress outfits and bring the...
‘Thank-a-Thon’ Brings Blue Monday Tonic
Thousands of St Elizabeth Hospice supporters and local businesses have enjoyed a ‘Blue Monday’ with a difference courtesy of the...
‘Tree-cycling’ raises over £9,500
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) and St Elizabeth Hospice have thanked the local community for their support, after they helped...
Blossom Charity Gives Makeover Treat
Carers of patients at St Elizabeth Hospice’s Community Care Unit enjoyed a makeover treat this autumn courtesy of the Blossom...
Upcoming Holywells Retail Centre Event Postponed
Due to unforeseen circumstances, our Holywells Retail Centre “Fill a bag for a fiver” event due to run on Friday...
Call out for donations – no need to call beforehand
After a bumper Christmas period, we need more donations! From 4 January 2023, you will no longer need to call...
Over £128,000 raised for Be a Star
St Elizabeth Hospice is thanking the local community for helping its Christmas campaign, Be a Star, raise more than £128,000...
Supporters take icy Christmas Day Dip for Hospice
Hundreds of St Elizabeth Hospice supporters braved the North Sea chill this Christmas, in order to raise vital funds for...
Community and Hospice unite for Light up a Life
The Suffolk community joined alongside St Elizabeth Hospice to celebrate the lives of loved ones, who are no longer with...
Footballers and Dancers bring festive joy to Hospice and Zest
Ipswich School of Dancing and Ipswich Town FC Women brought plenty of festive fun to St Elizabeth Hospice as they...
Matched Giving week gives boost to Be a Star
St Elizabeth Hospice is thanking the local community for helping its annual Matched Giving week raise over £27,000 for the...
Ipswich Town Football Club Players Spread Christmas Cheer at Hospice
Ipswich Town football players brought Christmas cheer to all at St Elizabeth Hospice and Zest this December. Town players Greg...
Festive Fun at Zest X-Change!
Christmas came early to Zest on Tuesday 6th December as the Zest young adults enjoyed a range of Christmas based...
Donations to be doubled this week thanks to generous businesses for Matched Giving week
From Monday 5 December until Sunday 11 December 2022, every £1 donation made to our Be a Star appeal (up...
Family’s Fundraising Christmas Lights Switched On!
Christmas has arrived in Purdis Farm after the Stout family’s fundraising Christmas lights were switched on. Raising funds for St...
Light up a Life returns for Christmas 2022
St Elizabeth Hospice’s much-loved Light up a Life service is once again returning this Christmas. Held annually, by the independent...
Family’s Christmas Lights to Raise Funds for Hospice
An Ipswich family are once again lighting up their home this Christmas to raise funds for St Elizabeth Hospice, a...
Be a Star and support hospice this Christmas
St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the return of its annual Christmas appeal, Be a Star, for 2022. On average every...
Charity skydive raises over £6,500 for hospice
Mark Willett has raised £6,547 for independent Suffolk charity, St Elizabeth Hospice after completing a fundraising skydive this October. Taking...
High Sheriff of Suffolk Visits Zest
The Zest young adults welcomed a very special guest to Zest Days on Friday 4th November, as the High Sheriff...
Christmas at Heath Road Shop and Moments Coffee Shop
As the winter months roll in, there is a wide range of activities and events for all to enjoy at...
Zest Hosts ‘Spooktacular’ Day of Halloween Fun
A group of witches, skeletons and monsters could be seen attending Zest this Halloween, as the Zest young adults enjoyed...
Helen raises over £5,200 for Zest after completing London Marathon 2022
Zest Young Adult Care and Transition Lead, Helen Finlinson (pictured left alongside her friend Hannah Woodruffe) has raised £5,286 the...
Hospice joins forces with Local Hospice Lottery
St Elizabeth Hospice are delighted to announce the launch of a brand-new partnership which will significantly increase lottery income for...
Christmas Fayre in aid of Hospice at Columbine Hall
Christmas will be coming early to Columbine Hall this November, with a festive fayre raising vital funds for independent Suffolk...
Showstoppers Galore as Zest Celebrates Great British Bake Off
The Zest young adults showed they have the recipe for success as they celebrated all things Great British Bake Off,...
Brave ‘soles’ raise over £10,000 for hospice
More than twenty-five brave fire walkers have raised over £10,000 by taking part in St Elizabeth Hospice’s Firewalk 2022. Taking...
Early Bird Tickets Released for Christmas Day Dip
St Elizabeth Hospice is once again encouraging the local community to take the plunge for the independent Suffolk charity this...
That’s Your Lot! Auction Brings Big Hoot to a Close
After bringing a summer of colour and creativity to Ipswich, the Big Hoot Ipswich art trail ended in style with...
Wendy Completes 6 Year Fundraising Campaign in Memory of Daughter
A mother who has been fundraising for 6 years since her daughter died has smashed the target she set for...
Zest Marks National Sporting Heritage Day 2022
The Zest Young Adults took part in a number of sporting games and sport themed activities to mark National Sporting...
Town landmark lit up ahead of Big Hoot Auction
For keen-eyed commuters and walkers in Ipswich this Tuesday evening, there was a real treat to be seen as Ipswich...
Hospice Legacy Awareness Month 2022
St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the return of its annual Legacy Awareness Month to encourage more to people consider the...
Hospice Launches Campaign to Secure 100 New Volunteers in 100 Days
Independent Suffolk charity, St Elizabeth Hospice has launched its ‘Support Our Shops’ campaign to encourage 100 new retail volunteers in...
Winner of Hospice Big Hoot Statue Competition Announced!
The winner of St Elizabeth Hospice’s Lucky Ticket raffle to win a Big Hoot statue has been revealed. Izzy Lane,...
Annie Scoops Top Volunteering Award
St Elizabeth Hospice staff, supporters and volunteers alike, have come together to show their appreciation of volunteer Annie Bowen Wright,...
Hospice to Host Recruitment Open Day
Independent Suffolk charity, St Elizabeth Hospice is welcoming all to attend a recruitment open day this September to learn more...
Helen Finlinson to Take on London Marathon in Aid of Zest
Zest Young Adult Care and Transition Lead, Helen Finlinson will be taking on this year’s London Marathon on 2nd October...
New Big Hoot Ipswich 2022 Auction Date Announced
Following the sad news of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II’s death, St Elizabeth Hospice has announced its Big Hoot Auction...Shops and cafe closures on Monday 19 September
On Monday 19 September 2022, our shops and cafes will be closed for the state funeral of Her Majesty The...Information on The Big Hoot Preview and Auction events
The Big Hoot Preview and Auction events It is with great sadness that we learnt of the death of Her...Message from St Elizabeth Hospice on the death of Her Majesty The Queen
Everyone at St Elizabeth Hospice is saddened to hear of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts...
Bride Visits Hospice to Thank Staff for Support to Family
The St Elizabeth Hospice garden was full of smiles and happiness this September as Emma Clifford, née Baxter, paid a...
New café opens at hospice’s Community Care Unit
Staff at St Elizabeth Hospice have officially marked the opening of the hospice’s new Ridley’s Café at the hospice Community...
Delilah Surpasses ‘Hula-Hooting’ Fundraising Target
Nine-year-old, Delilah Reynolds, has raised more than £310 for St Elizabeth Hospice after completing her unique hula hoop challenge as...
Zest Celebrates National Dog Day
From decorating wooden dogs and a dog photo treasure hunt in the hospice garden, through to walking inflatable dogs and... Date Revealed for Big Hoot Auction
After a summer of colour and creativity, the date for the Big Hoot Auction has been announced for this year’s...
Tailored bereavement support available through new LivingGrief Hub
St Elizabeth Hospice’s bereavement service, LivingGrief, have recently launched a new site dedicated to co-ordinating bereavement support in East Suffolk....
Roma shows support for hospice with Big Hoot busking challenge
Sixteen-year-old Roma Manteiga-Nicholson brought music and song to the streets of Ipswich as she busked around all 50 owl statues...
Daisy Day remembrance event returns for 2022
For the second year St Elizabeth Hospice will once again be hosting its Daisy Day remembrance event this September to...
Delilah’s ‘Hula-Hooting’ Challenge!
Ipswich schoolgirl, Delilah Reynolds is putting herself in a spin this summer as she takes on a unique hula hoop... Hospice pays tribute to hospice supporter who leaves a ‘wonderful legacy’
Staff at independent Suffolk charity, St Elizabeth Hospice, have paid tribute to long-time hospice supporter Sue Marshall who died aged...
Book Your Ipswich Half Marathon Place to Raise Vital Hospice Funds
There is still time to sign up for the Ipswich Half Marathon this September in support of St Elizabeth Hospice....
Stuart raises over £10,200 for hospice
Over £10,200 has been raised by Stuart Abbott for St Elizabeth Hospice to show his gratitude for the support given...
Impact of Big Hoot Ipswich 2022 One Month On
It has been just over a month since the 115 owl statues made Ipswich their home as part of St...
Plans announced to open Moments Coffee Shop in Ipswich Town Hall
Following the success of Moments Coffee Shop in Stowmarket and at Heath Road, Ipswich, St Elizabeth Hospice has announced plans...
Big Hoot statue damaged
St Elizabeth Hospice has expressed its disappointment after one of the 50 statues making up this summer’s Big Hoot Ipswich...
Community of Eye raises over £460 for hospice
The community of Eye has raised £469 for independent Suffolk charity, St Elizabeth Hospice, following a hat exhibition and parade...
Elena Baltacha Foundation serves up tennis treat for Zest
There was a real tennis themed treat for the young adults of Zest this July, as The Elena Baltacha Foundation...
Young Adults Host Mad Hatter’s Tea Party
There was plenty of fun to be had at Zest on Friday 15th July, with the young adults hosting their...
Sophie completes 12km run around Big Hoot trail
Ipswich runner, Sophie Bell, is one of the first people to visit all 50 Big Hoot statues this summer after...
Calling brave ‘soles’ to take on fundraising Firewalk
Independent Suffolk charity St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on all brave ‘soles’ to take part in its autumn Firewalk 2022....
Zest Music Therapy Sessions – ‘They are just a lot of fun to be a part of’
In June, the hospice’s Marketing and Communications team were delighted to welcome Martha for her Year 10 Work Experience week....
Martha’s Hospice Work Experience Week
In June, Thomas Mills High School student, Martha, spent a week with the hospice’s Marketing and Communications department, as part...
Fundraising endurance challenge in memory of father-in-law
Tommy Williams-Green is completing four miles, every four hours for 48 hours in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice and The...
Hockey Tournament Raises over £1,880 for Hospice
Ipswich-East Suffolk Hockey Club (IESHC) has raised over £1,880 for independent Suffolk charity, St Elizabeth Hospice, through hosting a fundraising...
Hockey Tournament to Support Hospice
Hockey teams from across the county will gather at Ipswich School Sports Centre this Saturday to take part in a...
Community joins with hospice to mark Suffolk Remembers 2022
As the sun went down, bringing a close to Suffolk Day 2022, the words ‘Suffolk Remembers’ were illuminated along Felixstowe...
Angie Ashford – artist behind A Hoot to Suffolk
Following the success of Pigs Gone Wild and Elmer’s Big Parade, independent Suffolk charity St Elizabeth Hospice has launched its...
What a Hoot! Big Hoot Ipswich 2022 Goes Live
A sea of colour and creativity could be seen throughout Ipswich on Sunday, as the Hoot Hike officially launched the...
Hospice nurses to complete Hoot Hike to raise funds
A group of St Elizabeth Hospice nurses are set to take part in the hospice’s Hoot Hike to raise funds...
Event Village Revealed for Hoot Hike
St Elizabeth Hospice has revealed the full details for its Hoot Hike event which will launch this summer’s Big Hoot...
Wife raises over £1,000 in memory of husband
Edwina Earle has raised more than £1,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice and Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund after the support they...
Hospice sends special Jubilee Memory Bear to the Queen
Ahead of the Jubilee celebration weekend St Elizabeth Hospice has sent a special gift to Her Majesty The Queen. To...
Little Hoots to Fly into Suffolk Show
Visitors to the Suffolk Show 2022 are in for a real ‘tweet’ as all 65 of St Elizabeth Hospice’s Little...
Southwold Library ‘Little Hoot’ to swoop into Suffolk Show
Visitors to the Suffolk Show 2022 are in for a real ‘tweet’ as all 65 of St Elizabeth Hospice’s Little... Hospice’s Suffolk Remembers returns for 2022
St Elizabeth Hospice’s popular remembrance event, Suffolk Remembers, will once again return to bring Suffolk Day to a close this...
Hospice dog walk is a big hit with hounds and humans alike
There were plenty of wagging tails and smiling faces to be seen at Woolverstone Hall this Sunday, as St Elizabeth...
Hospice opens Moments Coffee Shop in Stowmarket
St Elizabeth Hospice has unveiled Moments Coffee Shop in Stowmarket. Located on Bury Street, in Stowmarket next to the hospice’s...
Son raises over £1,000 for hospice after completing 10k challenge in memory of father
Andrew Goldie has raised more than £1,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice after completing the Grand East Anglia Run (GEAR) 10k...
Hospice joins with Suffolk Liberal Jewish Community to mark Tu B’Shvat
St Elizabeth Hospice joined with Suffolk Liberal Jewish Community to mark Tu B’Shvat, an important date in the Jewish calendar...
Classic Car Show to Raise Funds for Hospice
The popular car show, Classics at Glemham, is once again returning this summer and will be raising funds for St...
Foxhall Road Closure: 5 May – 11 May
We have been informed by Suffolk Highways that Foxhall Road will be closed from Dover Road to Chilton Road starting...
St Elizabeth Hospice and St Helena Hospice launch Hospice Education programme
St Elizabeth Hospice and St Helena Hospice have announced a new learning and development partnership through the launch of their...
Hospice Great Garden Trail returns for 2022
From Woodbridge to Leiston through to Felixstowe and Stowupland a number of gardens across the region are opening for the...
Supporters take the plunge for hospice this Easter
Hundreds of St Elizabeth Hospice braved the chill of the North Sea, this Easter Sunday, in order to raise vital...
Suffolk Scouts and Girl Guides Create Special ‘Hoot’ Badge for Big Hoot Ipswich 2022
Suffolk Scouts and Girl Guides have shown their support for St Elizabeth Hospice through their involvement with the ‘Little Hoot’...
Hospice Launches New Fundraising Dog Walk
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling all dog owners and their four-legged friends to take part in the charity’s new fundraising...
Hospice announces return of annual Wills Month
Independent Suffolk charity St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the return of its annual Wills Month, an initiative which encourages people...
Hospice staff to take on 100k fundraising walk
St Elizabeth Hospice staff, Rebecca Ross, Abby Powlett and Jules Kennedy are taking on the 100k Jurassic Coast Challenge, in...
Loïs Cordelia – artist behind the design of the Nocturne Big Hoot
Following the success of Pigs Gone Wild and Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk, independent Suffolk charity St Elizabeth Hospice is bringing...
Son to complete 10k challenge in memory of father
Andrew Goldie will be taking on the Grand East Anglia Run (GEAR) 10k run in Kings Lynn this May in...
Enter raffle to win a Big Hoot
With the launch of the Big Hoot Ipswich 2022 art trail fast approaching, fans of St Elizabeth Hospice’s Wild in...
Hospice named as joint winners of Group of the Year category in High Sheriff’s Awards 2022
Staff at St Elizabeth Hospice have expressed their pride at being named joint winners of the High Sheriff’s Group of...
Hospice Patients’ Social Crafts Group is a ‘Real Lifeline’
A group of patients at St Elizabeth Hospice are calling on more people to join their weekly social group, Creative...
Hospice announces limited edition Jubilee Memory Bears
To celebrate The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee, St Elizabeth Hospice will be releasing 200 limited edition memory bears, in hospice brand...
Holbrook Primary School joins Little Hoot
Pupils from Holbrook Primary School had a ‘hoot’ learning more about St Elizabeth Hospice and the upcoming Big Hoot Ipswich...
St Elizabeth Hospice and East Coast Hospice launch Walk On in Great Yarmouth and Waveney
St Elizabeth Hospice and East Coast Hospice have announced the launch of Walk On, a walking group run by the...
Art Trail Reunion is a Big Success!
From familiar snouts and trunks, as well as one or two new feathered friends, there was plenty to enjoy for...
Bildeston Primary School Raises Over £1,000 for Hospice
Pupils from Bildeston Primary School had a real ‘hoot’ this World Book Day dressing up as owls to help raise...
Ipswich Town fan pens song to raise funds for hospice
An Ipswich Town Football Club fan has written and recorded a song to celebrate his 60th season watching the Blues,...
‘Hoot Hike’ to kick off the Big Hoot Ipswich 2022
St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the ‘Hoot Hike’ as the event to launch the Big Hoot Ipswich 2022 this summer....
Easter Sunday announced as new date for fundraising dip
St Elizabeth Hospice has announced 17th April (Easter Sunday) as the new date for its fundraising dip following the postponement...
Hospice Staff Member Takes on Running Challenges
A Suffolk man will be running the Cambridge Half Marathon and Manchester Marathon this spring, in aid of St Elizabeth...
More statues announced for art trail reunion
Further statues from previous Wild in Art trails in Ipswich, have been announced for St Elizabeth Hospice and Ipswich Borough...
Hospice and Ipswich Borough Council to host art trail reunion!
Fans of St Elizabeth Hospice’s Wild in Art sculpture trails are in for a real treat this March, as the... Shops closed due to red weather warning
Due to the red weather warning in place for Suffolk on Friday 18 Feb 2022, all our retail shops and...
Joint Statement from the Chairs of East Coast Hospice and St Elizabeth Hospice
On behalf of our organisations who are both committed to improving palliative and end of life care for the communities...
Find out how you could volunteer for your local hospice
The Suffolk community is invited by St Elizabeth Hospice to attend a new volunteer recruitment event this February. Taking place...
Hospice volunteer scoops top volunteering awards
St Elizabeth Hospice staff, supporters and volunteers alike, have come together to show their appreciation of volunteer Kevin Constance after...
Hospices’ joint ‘Tree-cycling’ scheme raises over £7,000
East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH) and St Elizabeth Hospice have thanked the local community for their support, after they helped...
Funding secured for Big Hoot community art programme
More than £10,000 of funding has been secured for the ‘We Give A Hoot’ community programme which will be organised...
Hospice rated ‘Outstanding’ by inspectors
‘Brilliant news’, ‘proud’ and ‘fantastic achievement’ are just some of the words used by staff at St Elizabeth Hospice in...
Community helps hospice raise over £100,000 for Christmas appeal
St Elizabeth Hospice is thanking the local community for helping its Christmas campaign, Be a Star, raise more than £100,000...
Miller Insurance donates £17,000 to hospice
Specialist insurance and reinsurance brokers, Miller Insurance, has donated £17,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice as part of the hospice being...
CHRISTMAS DAY DIP POSTPONED
We’re very sad to announce that the Christmas Day Dip has been postponed due to windy weather. We are advised...
Community joins with hospice to mark Christmas remembrance service
The Suffolk community joined alongside St Elizabeth Hospice to celebrate the lives of loved ones, who are no longer with...
Safety measures in place for Christmas Day Dip 2021
Posted 21 December 2021: We’re pleased to say that the Christmas Day Dip is due to go ahead at Felixstowe seafront...
Changes to Light Up a Life on Sunday 19 December
Due to new government guidelines, we are slightly adapting Light Up a Life this Sunday 19 December to keep everyone...
Matched Giving week gives over £25,000 boost to Be a Star appeal
St Elizabeth Hospice is thanking the local community for helping its annual Matched Giving week raise a staggering £25,920 for...
Trading hours over Christmas and New Year
Many thanks to our supporters for shopping with us in store this Christmas. Please see the dates and opening times...
Light Up A Life service returns for Christmas 2021
Christmas is a special time for families and this Christmas St Elizabeth Hospice is helping people celebrate the lives of...
Give Be a Star early boost during Matched Giving week
Following the launch of its Be a Star Christmas appeal, St Elizabeth Hospice has thanked businesses across the region for...
Town landmarks lit up ahead of Big Hoot 2022
For keen-eyed commuters and walkers in Ipswich this Wednesday evening, there was a real treat to be seen on some...
Fans have chance to meet special guest as Ipswich Town FC is announced as Big Hoot 2022 sponsors
Ipswich Town Football Club have announced they will be sponsoring the Big Hoot Ipswich 2022 with a special guest set...
Hospice and Compassionate Community partners celebrate Hospice UK Awards success
St Elizabeth Hospice has been recognised for its dedication to helping people in Ipswich with much-needed grief and bereavement support....
Be a Star and support your hospice this Christmas
Independent Suffolk charity St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the return of its annual Christmas appeal, Be a Star, for 2021.... St Elizabeth Hospice calls on Waveney and Great Yarmouth communities to support the hospice this Christmas
Independent Suffolk charity St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the return of its annual Christmas appeal, Be a Star, for 2021....
Jodie Horwood – Activities Coordinator Zest
“The Zest team is so fantastic. They all have a great passion and drive to keep developing the service and...
Compassionate Communities – Communities as an intergenerational platform
In his monthly column, Dr Joe Sawyer, an Academic Clinical Fellow in Palliative Care, provides an update on Compassionate Communities...
Hospice and ECCH launch Community Care Unit service in Great Yarmouth and Waveney
St Elizabeth Hospice and East Coast Community Healthcare (ECCH) have extended their support to the local community with the launch...
Take the plunge for your local Hospice this Christmas
St Elizabeth Hospice is encouraging the local community to take the plunge for the independent Suffolk charity this Christmas, with...
Martlesham Book Sale to be held in aid of Hospice
On 30th October, at St Michael and All Angels Church in Martlesham, a book sale featuring thousands of books will...
East Coast Pirates raise vital funds for hospice in memory of former member and friend
More than £600 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice by classic car club, East Coast Pirates, in memory of...
Aldeburgh Afternoon Soiree of Music & Verse raises funds for hospice
With a severe weather warning in place, winds of more than 40mph and driving rain, concert goers would have been...
enable.services’ raise over £1,200 for hospice
Martlesham based digital solutions provider, enable.services, has raised more than £1,200 for St Elizabeth Hospice after hosting a fundraising fun...
St Elizabeth Hospice calls on coastal communities to Sponsor a Nurse
Since launching in April 2019, more than 2,000 patients and their families, have received support through the varied specialist care... St Elizabeth Hospice launches Sponsor a Nurse campaign
Every year St Elizabeth Hospice delivers free care to over 3,000 patients and their families throughout East Suffolk, Great Yarmouth...
Community unites to make Midnight Walk a big success
Despite heavy rain and high winds, hundreds of eventgoers brought colour and excitement to the streets of Ipswich while taking...
Amanda – St Elizabeth Hospice volunteer in Great Yarmouth and Waveney
Since launching in April 2019, more than 2,000 people have received free specialist palliative care from the healthcare partnership of...
Volunteer for the hospice in Great Yarmouth and Waveney
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on coastal communities to consider volunteering for the independent Suffolk charity as it continues to...
Jo Mann – St Elizabeth Hospice Volunteer
“Through volunteering you can support the hospice but you can also benefit yourself,” said Jo Mann, who has been volunteering...
Ann Muhs – St Elizabeth Hospice Volunteer
Every year more than 3,000 people living with a progressive or life-limiting illness, and their families, are supported throughout East...
Gemma Ryder – Consultant in Palliative Medicine for St Elizabeth Hospice in Great Yarmouth and Waveney
“Being part of a team that delivers holistic care to patients and their families during difficult times in their lives...
Hospice launches Community Care Unit service
St Elizabeth Hospice has extended its support to the local community with the launch of its Community Care Unit service...
Compassionate Communities – Discovering the Treasures of Your Local Community
In his monthly column, Dr Joe Sawyer, an Academic Clinical Fellow in Palliative Care, provides an update on Compassionate Communities...
Hospice’s Legacy Awareness Month Returns for 2021
This October, for the third consecutive year, St Elizabeth Hospice is hosting its Legacy Awareness Month to encourage more to...
Big Hoot Colouring Competition winners are chosen!
After much deliberation judges from St Elizabeth Hospice and Suffolk Owl Sanctuary have chosen the winners of the Big Hoot...
Hospice announces volunteer roles for Ipswich Big Hoot 2022 art trail
St Elizabeth Hospice is looking for volunteers to help the Big Hoot 2022 to swoop into Ipswich town centre next...
Wendy finishes Brighton Marathon to take hospice fundraising total past £5,000
Wendy Kelway has taken her ongoing fundraising total for St Elizabeth Hospice past £5,000 after completing the Brighton Marathon this...
Matt raises over £4,250 for hospice after cycling from Land’s End to John o’ Groats
More than £4,250 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice by Matt Boyle after he completed the grueling 977 mile...
Duo complete Hadrian’s Wall Cycle Challenge in aid of hospice
Over £1,150 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice by Heather Carmichael from Bramford and Vivienne Woodgate from Ipswich after... Brave ‘soles’ raise over £5,500 for St Elizabeth Hospice and East Coast Community Healthcare partnership
Twenty-five brave fire walkers have raised over £5,500 by taking part in St Elizabeth Hospice’s first organised fundraising challenge event...
Hospice pays tribute to co-founder and ‘driving force’ Terry Mott
Staff at St Elizabeth Hospice have paid tribute to co-founder of the hospice, former colleague and friend, Terry Mott who... One month left to submit creative designs for Big Hoot 2022 statues
There is still time for artists far and wide to submit their creative designs for the owl statues of the...
Hospice volunteer shares Lucky Ticket winning prize with hospice colleagues
St Elizabeth Hospice catering team volunteer, Jenny Mann, is celebrating after being chosen as a Lucky Ticket winner. Jenny, who...
Hospice launches bereavement support walking group Walk On
Independent Suffolk charity, St Elizabeth Hospice has extended its support to the local community with the launch of Walk On,...
Emily raises more than £550 for hospice after completing 100km challenge
Emily Lockwood, from Stowmarket, has raised more than £550 for St Elizabeth Hospice after taking on and successfully completing a...
Inaugural Daisy Day brings community together to raise £8,500 for hospice
Bathed in the brilliant September sunshine hundreds of people gathered at Wherstead Park to attend St Elizabeth Hospice’s first ever...
13-year-old Isla raises £300 for hospice through fundraising bake sale
Thirteen-year-old Isla from Ipswich has raised £300 for St Elizabeth Hospice through selling some of her tasty bakes at a...
Friends raise more than £6,500 for Hospice after completing Three Peaks Challenge
After completing the Three Peaks Challenge in under 24 hours, eight friends have raised £6,600 for independent Suffolk charity, St...
Bride donates brand new wedding dress to hospice as gratitude for care given to her father
For those who have driven, walked or cycled past St Elizabeth Hospice’s Heath Road shop in Ipswich throughout August, there... Compassionate Communities – Coffee and death? Learning to talk about the end of life
In his monthly column, Dr Joe Sawyer, an Academic Clinical Fellow in Palliative Care, provides an update on the fantastic...
Landmark 1000th knitted creation made for St Elizabeth Hospice in Southwold
Since lockdown began in 2020 Elaine Calvert has been a familiar face to many at St Elizabeth Hospice’s retail shop...
Bubble Rush postponed to 2022
Bubble Rush – postponed to 2022 Sadly, due to unforeseen circumstances, Bubble Rush which was due to take place on...
Afternoon of music and verse in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice
An afternoon of music and verse alongside fizz and canapés is to be held in Aldeburgh this October in aid...
Kim Morton – Registered Nurse at Zest
“There are so many giggles and laughs at Zest. Every time you go to work, you have the chance to...
Hospice calls on brave ‘soles’ to join fiery fundraiser in Great Yarmouth and Waveney
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on all brave ‘soles’ to take part in its first organised fundraising challenge event in...
Ipswich Town Football Club and Crystal Palace make ‘dream come true’
A dream has come true for Richard Sanders after he got to see his beloved Crystal Palace take on Ipswich...
Twelve hour runathon raises funds for hospice
A Suffolk woman has completed a 12-hour running challenge to raise vital funds for St Elizabeth Hospice to show her...
Over £2,750 donated to Zest to fund music therapy sessions
More than £2,750 has been donated to Zest, by the Jess Grant Celebration, to fund music therapy sessions at the...
Hospice volunteer wins award for dedicated support
St Elizabeth Hospice staff and volunteers have joined together to show their appreciation to volunteer Tony Harper after he was... Compassionate Communities – What matters most at the end of life?
In the first of a new monthly column, Dr Joe Sawyer, an Academic Clinical Fellow in Palliative Care, provides an... Young artists encouraged to get creative for Big Hoot Colouring Competition
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on young artists to get creative this summer holiday ahead of the Big Hoot 2022,...
Community Care Unit replacing Day Services in Ipswich & Gt Yarmouth and Waveney
The Community Care Unit is a new service, replacing Day Care services in both East Suffolk and Great Yarmouth and...
Evie Abbott – Zest Retail Volunteer
More than 1,500 volunteers generously give their time to support Zest and St Elizabeth Hospice. These volunteers provide support in...
Hospice launches new remembrance event for 2021
St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the launch of its new remembrance event, Daisy Day, to celebrate the lives of loved...
250th Material Memory bear created by Made With Love
Bereavement can take many forms when a loved one passes away and one of the ways St Elizabeth Hospice helps...
New guidance for hospice visits in Ipswich
From 19 July 2021, please read the following guidance if you are visiting a patient at the hospice on Foxhall...
Shop restrictions from Monday 19 July 2021
From Monday 19 July 2021: All St Elizabeth Hospice and Zest stores are open, in line with government guidance and...
New Suffolk tech company raises over £2,800 for hospice
Suffolk based tech company Lucky Ticket, who provide an online raffling platform for registered charities, has recently raised £2874 for... Artists encouraged to join hospice’s Big Hoot 2022 art trail
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on artists to submit their creative designs for the owl statues of the Big Hoot...
St Elizabeth Hospice opens Tall Orders café in Stowmarket
Independent Suffolk charity St Elizabeth Hospice has announced it will be opening its Tall Orders café on Friday 2nd July.... Local business to host fundraising day for St Elizabeth Hospice
Martlesham based digital solutions provider, enable.services, is hosting a fundraising fun day for staff and their families to enjoy in...
New additions to hospice’s Community Fundraising team
Two new members have joined the St Elizabeth Hospice Community Fundraising team to help the independent Suffolk charity to continue...
Miller Insurance donates vital funds to St Elizabeth Hospice
Specialist insurance and reinsurance brokers, Miller Insurance, has donated £10,000 to independent Suffolk Charity, St Elizabeth Hospice. For more than...
New Chief Executive Officer for St Elizabeth Hospice
Independent Suffolk charity St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the appointment of Judi Newman as its new CEO. Previously serving as...
Material Memories, Yvonne’s story
During the last three years many Suffolk families have made a poignant tribute to a loved one through St Elizabeth... Community unites for Suffolk Remembers 2021
The words ‘Suffolk Remembers’ were illuminated along Felixstowe seafront, as Suffolk Day 2021 drew to a close and the community...
Zest extends support with launch of new ‘Zest Days’ service
Suffolk young adult charity, Zest, has extended its support to young people throughout Suffolk with the launch of its new...
Success for St Elizabeth Hospice in regional fundraising awards
The St Elizabeth Hospice team are celebrating the success of Corporate and Sponsorship Fundraising Manager, Liz Baldwin, after she was...
Twelve hour runathon to be held in aid of hospice
A woman from Suffolk is taking on a 12-hour running challenge to raise funds for St Elizabeth Hospice to show...
Hospice Memory Tree Reaches Ten Year Milestone
For the last decade many Suffolk families have made a poignant tribute to a loved one through making a dedication...
St Elizabeth Hospice celebrates 20 years of fundraising lottery
It has seen more than 31,500 winners and raised over £5.5 million pounds for the independent Suffolk charity, and this...
Hospice to mark Volunteers’ Week by celebrating contribution of all volunteers
As part of Volunteers’ Week 2021 St Elizabeth Hospice is thanking all its volunteers for their support, while also calling...
Jo Morgan volunteer at St Elizabeth Hospice’s Heath Road shop
“I enjoy volunteering because it has enabled me to learn new skills as well as giving me a purpose and...
Sue Sutherland – St Elizabeth Hospice Volunteer
More than 1,500 volunteers generously give their time to support St Elizabeth Hospice. These volunteers provide support in many ways,...
Roma Manteiga-Nicholson retail volunteer at Zest, Ipswich
More than 1,500 volunteers generously give their time to support Zest and St Elizabeth Hospice. These volunteers provide support in...Lucy Beckett shop manager at Zest in Ipswich
More than 1,500 volunteers generously give their time to support Zest and St Elizabeth Hospice. These volunteers provide support in...
Over £6,000 raised for hospice by Suffolk County Council Chairman and local community
More than £6,000 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice, following the success of the Chairman of Suffolk County Council’s...
Further details announced for St Elizabeth Hospice’s Suffolk Remembers 2021
More details have been released for St Elizabeth Hospice’s Suffolk Remembers 2021 with popular Suffolk singers, Christina Johnston and Roma...
Linda Laisure – Head of Quality and Governance at St Elizabeth Hospice
For nearly 30 years Linda Laisure has been a familiar face to staff, patients, families and visitors at St Elizabeth...
Supporters called to collect tokens for St Elizabeth Hospice as part of Cash for Charities campaign
St Elizabeth Hospice supporters are being encouraged to collect tokens in the East Anglian Daily Times and Ipswich Star in...
Eileen Hogan – Clinical Nurse Specialist Bank Nurse
Staff at St Elizabeth Hospice have shown their appreciation to Eileen Hogan, a Clinical Nurse Specialist, who came out of...
Brother and sister raise more than £800 for St Elizabeth Hospice after completing Captain Tom 100 Challenge
After completing the Captain Tom 100 Challenge, a brother and sister have raised more than £800 for St Elizabeth Hospice...
Schools achieve Dying to Talk accreditation from hospice
A number of Suffolk schools have completed St Elizabeth Hospice’s Dying to Talk programme, which encourages young people to have... Big Hoot Ipswich 2022 revealed as latest St Elizabeth Hospice art trail
After much excitement and intrigue St Elizabeth Hospice has revealed the Big Hoot Ipswich 2022 will be the latest art...
Vacha Fadia volunteer at Zest X-Change evening social group
Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with...
St Elizabeth Hospice and East Coast Community Healthcare celebrate two years of providing support to communities throughout Great Yarmouth and Waveney
St Elizabeth Hospice and East Coast Community Healthcare (ECCH) are celebrating success following the second anniversary of the partnership delivering... Brother and sister take on Captain Tom 100 Challenge in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice
A brother and sister are taking on the Captain Tom 100 Challenge in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice to show...
East Anglian hospices unite to mark Dying Matters Awareness Week 2021
To mark Dying Matters Week 2021, St Elizabeth Hospice is joining forces with St Helena Hospice and St Nicholas Hospice... Over £45,700 donated to Zest
More than £45,700 has been donated to Suffolk young adult charity, Zest, by US investment bank, Jefferies International. The generous...
Hospice supporters challenged to walk in the ‘Steps of a Nurse’ as part of new virtual fundraising event
St Elizabeth Hospice is calling on supporters to join its new virtual challenge, Steps of a Nurse, to raise funds... Donation points open on Tuesday 6 April 2021
Currently, all stores are closed for shopping and donating. You can continue to support us via our online shop, eBay store and Amazon store.... Visitor guidance at hospice update
Please note there a new restrictions on visiting patients at the hospice. For full and up-to-date details, please visit our...
Over £4,850 raised for hospice by Suffolk County Council Chairman and local community after 272 km bicycle ride
More than £4,850 has been raised for St Elizabeth Hospice, following the success of the Chairman of Suffolk County Council’s...
Public encouraged to join St Elizabeth Hospice in Compassionate Communities project
St Elizabeth Hospice has announced its involvement with the Compassionate Communities project in order to promote open conversations about bereavement,...
Suffolk Remembers returns for 2021
St Elizabeth Hospice’s popular memorial event, Suffolk Remembers, will go ahead despite current challenges presented by the coronavirus pandemic. Every...
Hospice’s Wills Month returns for 2021
St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the return of its annual Wills Month, an initiative which encourages people to consider the... Fire Walk Postponed to July
Fire Walk, which was due to take place on 27 March 2021, is now taking place on Saturday 3 July...
Suffolk daughter publishes book telling her story as a young carer to her late mum
A Suffolk woman has penned a book detailing her experiences as a young carer while she helped nurse her mum...
Delivering care to patients and families in Great Yarmouth and Waveney during a global pandemic
Since launching in April 2019, more than 1,850 patients and their families in Great Yarmouth and Waveney have been supported...
New Wild in Art trail announced for Ipswich 2022
Following the success of Pigs Gone Wild and Elmer’s Big Parade, St Elizabeth Hospice has announced it will be hosting...
LivingGrief bereavement support service expanded in Great Yarmouth and Waveney
The joint healthcare partnership of St Elizabeth Hospice and East Coast Community Healthcare (ECCH) has extended its support to the...
Book published in memory of popular Suffolk man tells his cancer story in order to provide strength to others
The wife of a popular Suffolk man, who passed away aged 29-years-old, has helped publish his online blog in a...
Hospice thanks East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust after 100th staff vaccination against Covid-19
St Elizabeth Hospice is thanking the East Suffolk and North Essex NHS Foundation Trust (ESNEFT) following the milestone hundredth Covid-19...
Volunteer and support your hospice this year
Over Christmas, St Elizabeth Hospice provided vital care to more than 850 people living with progressive and life-limiting illnesses and...
Education Newsletter: Sally’s Blog – January 2021
BLOG 3 : “Leaving my old job and starting the new…what could possibly go wrong?” As I was working...
Hospice launches new free online bereavement support service
Independent Suffolk charity, St Elizabeth Hospice has extended its support to the local community with the launch of its new...
Community support makes Christmas campaign a big success
St Elizabeth Hospice is thanking the local community for helping its ‘Be a Star’ Christmas campaign raise £77,000! From Felixstowe...
Shop closures and online outlets update
All St Elizabeth Hospice and Zest stores are closed in line with government guidance and restrictions. This means we will...
Suffolk County Council Chairman calls on public to join him on 272 km bicycle ride in aid of hospice
New Year is a time to set new goals and in 2021 Suffolk County Council Chairman, Graham Newman, is calling...
Be a Star and support St Elizabeth Hospice this New Year
Over Christmas, St Elizabeth Hospice provided vital care to hundreds of people living with progressive and life-limiting illnesses and their... Health & safety of patients and staff priority as COVID-19 cases identified at St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich
Public health officials are working closely with the Medical Director and senior managers at St Elizabeth Hospice to protect staff,...
Christmas opening times for shops
Thank you to all our supporters who are shopping with us this Christmas. Below is information on our opening times... Education Newsletter: Sally’s Blog – December 2020
BLOG 2 : “What a year” So we come to the end of 2020 and with the rest of the...
5 Questions with Debbie Chapman – Volunteer Partnerships Coordinator and Recruiter
1. What is your role at the hospice and how long have you worked there? I have worked at the...
All shops reopen from 2 December 2020
As of Wednesday 2 December, all St Elizabeth Hospice and Zest stores will be open in line with government guidance....
Hospice’s Light up a Life remembrance service to be held virtually this Christmas
Christmas is a special time for families and this Christmas St Elizabeth Hospice is helping people celebrate the lives of...
Christmas cake sale – Stowmarket
The Stowmarket Sugarcraft Club are kindly donating a huge selection of Christmas cakes to raise funds to support our work!...
5 Questions with Pauline Donkin – Head of Individual Giving and Supporter Care
1. What is your role at the hospice and how long have you worked there? Head Of Individual Giving and...
Jo Shaw explains why she enjoys working with our Zest young adults and their families
Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with...
New webinars for education professionals added!
565 Service Specialist Children’s Worker Rob Ilett recently hosted webinars covering a range of topics, including how to support... Education Newsletter: Sally’s Blog – November 2020
BLOG 1 : “Write a blog, she said!” “I’ve got a great idea, you should write a blog!” –...
Perfect Total Announced from Ed Sheeran: Made in Suffolk Legacy Fundraiser
Suffolk charity GeeWizz announces that the Ed Sheeran: Made in Suffolk Legacy Auction raises an incredible and life-changing £406,000 in...
Susan Simpson explains why she enjoys working for our young adult service, Zest
Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with...
#HereTogether Appeal Reaches £250,000 Fundraising Target
Following six months of public fundraising, St Elizabeth Hospice’s coronavirus fundraising campaign, #HereTogether, has reached its target of £250,000. Launched...
Update on hospice visiting rules – November 2020
As of Thursday 5 November, we have updated our rules for those visiting patients at the hospice on Foxhall Road....
Catherine Markham explains what Zest means to her
Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with... Retail closures – Thursday 5 November 2020
As of Thursday 5 November, all St Elizabeth Hospice and Zest stores will close in line with government guidance. Shops...
Zest Young Adult Care and Transition Lead, Helen Finlinson, talks about the origins of our young adult service
Established by St Elizabeth Hospice in 2015, Zest is a scheme which sees the independent Suffolk charity work closely with...
5 Questions with Jemma Wood – Volunteer Development Manager
1. What is your role at the hospice and how long have you worked there? I have worked at the...
GeeWizz and St Elizabeth Hospice Announce Extraordinary Charity Auction
Suffolk charity GeeWizz today announces the worlds of music, film, sport, hospitality, and art have joined forces to raise funds...
5 Questions with Jules Kennedy – Domestic Team Manager
1. What is your role at the hospice and how long have you worked there? I am the domestic team...
St Elizabeth Hospice’s Martlesham Retail Centre Hosts Vintage Clothing Event
It’s said that classic clothing doesn’t date, and if you are a fan of vintage fashion you are in for...
Midnight Walk carries us over Here Together fundraising goal!
In April, we launched our Here Together appeal in response to the urgent need for support, with a goal to... New donation points open from Monday 19 October
We are pleased to announce 12 new shop locations which will be accepting donations from 10am – 1pm, Monday to...
Hospice Care Week – 5 – 11 October 2020
From 5 – 11 October, St Elizabeth Hospice is marking Hospice Care Week with Hospice UK. This year’s theme is This...
Christmas Day Dip – Event updates
The Christmas Day Dip is a well-loved event not only for the participants that take part, but for the families...
Ways to send us your Midnight Walk sponsorship money
Congratulations to everyone that completed a Virtual Midnight Walk this year. We had a great week and are still enjoying...
Heath Road Coffee Shop to reopen following temporary closure due to Covid-19
Independent Suffolk charity St Elizabeth Hospice has announced the reopening of its much-loved Heath Road Coffee Shop, in Ipswich, following...
Material Memories – Remembering Ben Bendall
Jean Bendall ordered three bears in memory of her husband Ben. “My story, my husband Ben spent his last 3...
Additional donation drop off points
As of 18 September, we are pleased to announce that the following locations will be accepting donations from 10am –...
5 Questions with Rebecca Jedrzejewski – Events & Challenges Fundraiser
1. What is your role at the hospice and how long have you worked there? I’m Becky, the Events and...
Looking back at RideFest 2020
Like so many of our events this year RideFest did not run according to our plans and hopes. Usually the...
Pet Pageant Winners!
Our very first virtual Pet Pageant is complete and the winners have been announced. There were so many proud owners...
Supporter takes on 200 mile horse ride along the East Anglian coast for hospice
A 22-year-old woman is taking on a 200-mile horse ride along the East Anglian coast in memory of her late...
Supporter runs an incredible 100k ultra marathon to raise funds
A huge congratulations and thank you to Sam Woor. He completed the SVP100 (a 100km ultra marathon – 63 miles...
Webinar for care homes now available online
In July 2020, the emotional wellbeing team at St Elizabeth Hospice hosted a webinar to help care homes with bereavement...
New donation times from 11 August 2020
If you are donating items to Holywells and Martlesham Heath Retail Centres, please note donation times have changed as of...
Help us be a finalist for Changing Lives Special Recognition Award
St Elizabeth Hospice has been nominated for Suffolk Business Awards’ Changing Lives Special Recognition Award and we need your help!...
How the Inpatient Unit has adapted during COVID-19
In our series of looking at how various departments have adapted during COVID-19, this week we look at how our...
More shops reopen across the region
We’re delighted to announce that more charity shops are opening across the region on Saturday 1 August as part of...
Material Memories – Remembering Albert Usher
Albert Usher was diagnosed with metastasised gall bladder cancer in January 2020. He lived a busy life, continuing to care...
How therapy and wellbeing have adapted during COVID-19
In our series of looking at how various departments have adapted during COVID-19, this week we look at our therapy... Face coverings to be compulsory in all stores from 24 July
In line with government guidance, from Friday 24 July 2020 face coverings will be compulsory for visitors in all our shops....
Year of the Nurse: Message from Sarah
2020 marks the first ever Year of the Nurse. We’re celebrating here at St Elizabeth Hospice by taking the chance...
Ross Coates Solicitors extends Wills Month support
Stephen Broughton of Ross Coates Solicitors recently advised Lynn Maskell Legacy Officer at St Elizabeth Hospice that he very...
Zest, Ipswich and more hospice shops open today
As part of our phased reopening, we’re delighted that Zest in Ipswich has opened its doors to customers today –...
Online shopping opens early
We’re pleased to announce that our e-commerce stores are opening earlier than previously scheduled. St Elizabeth Hospice online stores were...
We want to hear your views
We need to hear from you! Whether you’ve used our services before or not, your views will improve what we...
New times for donations at Martlesham and Holywells Retail Centre
This article is dated from July 2020. For the latest shop and donation information at this time, click here. As...
Year of the Nurse: Message of thanks
2020 marks the first ever Year of the Nurse. We’re celebrating here at St Elizabeth Hospice by taking the chance...
Stowmarket, Halesworth and Meredith Road shops open today
As part of our phased reopening of St Elizabeth Hospice charity shops, we’re delighted to announce that Stowmarket, Halesworth and... Heath Road, Martlesham and Holywells open their doors today
From Wednesday 1 July, St Elizabeth Hospice is commencing a phased reopening of its charity shops beginning with its Martlesham Heath...
How Education has adapted during COVID-19
In our series of looking at how various departments have adapted during COVID-19, this week we look at Education. The...
Community donations – Weekly update
As the government has slowly eased pandemic measures over the last month, it would have been easy for local supporters...
How reception has adapted during COVID-19
St Elizabeth Hospice reception in Ipswich has seen many changes during the coronavirus pandemic. Sue Tunaley, Head of Executive Office, explains... Retail reopening dates
St Elizabeth Hospice is pleased to announce a phased reopening of their charity shops across the region. Starting on the...
8 year old Jacob aims to raise £1500 by running marathon distance
Lockdown has seen many people take on new skills and challenges and none more so than an 8 year old...
Community donations – Weekly roundup four
We are continuing to receive high amounts of donations on a daily basis at St Elizbeth Hospice. Here, we look...
Volunteers and staff share their thanks & experience on Volunteers’ Week
Last week, we celebrated our dedicated volunteers for Volunteers’ Week. On social media, volunteers and staff – including the Chief...
Professionals join St Elizabeth Hospice webinar to support young people during COVID-19
The Emotional Wellbeing team at St Elizabeth Hospice have been hosting webinars to help professionals support young people during the...
Community donations – Weekly roundup three
This week, we take a look at two organisations who are supporting St Elizabeth Hospice on a regular basis during... Community donations – Weekly roundup two
A massive thank you to each and every person and organisation who has donated goods or services to St Elizabeth...
Community donations – Weekly roundup one
We have been overwhelmed by the huge amount of support we have been receiving in donations that are helping us...
Community donations – Easter Eggs
Local organisations have been exceptionally generous during these hard times, and the Easter bank holiday weekend was no exception. We...
Community donations – Flowers and bouquets
As donations continue to come in to support St Elizabeth Hospice, we look at some of the beautiful flowers which...
Local schools rally to make protective equipment
Important protective equipment is in short supply, but that hasn’t stopped schools from making their own! Ipswich school and Kesgrave...
Community donations – Food and meals
As ever, we are extremely grateful for all the community support, especially during these difficult times. When the donations don’t...
Hospice steps up to the Covid challenge
As Coronavirus cases increase in Suffolk, St Elizabeth Hospice is expanding its services to cope with increased demand for its...
Community donations – Protective equipment
The one thing we have learnt, in these challenging times, is how dedicated our community is to help and support...
Hospice founder Nicholas Ridley dies
Last week one the founding fathers of St Elizabeth Hospice, Nicholas Ridley sadly died. Nick was involved at the very...
The latest shop information
To all of our supporters, we have taken the hard decision to temporarily close our retail outlets, including our eBay...
Here Together: today and tomorrow
While preparing to cope with the impact of Coronavirus on its end of life care and bereavement services over the...
Saxmundham and District Rotary club Collection
A huge thank you to Saxmundham and District Rotary club who held collections over Christmas in aid of the Hospice... Midnight Walk postponed until September
Following recent government guidance regarding events in the UK, we have made the difficult decision to postpone this year’s Midnight...
RideFest 2020 networking finals event postponed
We have taken the decision to postpone the RideFest final on Wednesday 18th March due to our finalists being unable...
Coronavirus Information
Coronavirus is quickly spreading across the world and it is important we all take reasonable steps to protect ourselves, staff,...
Celebrate World Book Day with Elmer and £5 worth of free books
St Elizabeth Hospice is offering the chance to get £5 worth of books when customers buy one of their special...
Elmer’s Big Parade boosted local hospice and businesses in Ipswich
Last summer, Ipswich was taken over by a herd of colourful and striking elephants for Elmer’s Big Parade Suffolk. The...
Conga dancers smash world record in memory of Toni
A group of hospice supporters have succeeded in breaking the Guinness World Record for the longest distance conga. Ipswich Outdoor...
Flagship Housing raise huge amount in memory of beloved coworker
Flagship Housing have raised an incredible £10,000 for the hospice in memory of their colleague Mel Mayhew. They raised the...
Supporting your local hospice is a piece of cake
St Elizabeth Hospice has launched a new fundraising event, ‘Home for Tea’, where supporters are invited to host a bake...
2019 Christmas Day Dip the biggest one yet!
For the 16th year running, on 25 December over 600 supporters of St Elizabeth Hospice took part in the Christmas...
Assisting Charities in Suffolk Group takes part in Woolly Pully Week
Last month the Assisting Charities in Suffolk Group, based in Aldeburgh took part in our festive fundraiser, Woolly Pully Week....
Rock for Toni raises over £5K for hospice
Last month Keith and Jane Nash organised Rock for Toni part 2 in memory of Toni Wright held on the...
Remembering someone special this Christmas
Hundreds of supporters attended a special Christmas Remembrance service supporting St Elizabeth Hospice at St Mary Le Tower on Sunday...
Ed Sheeran auction raises £30,000 for St Elizabeth Hospice
Ed Sheeran’s most prized possessions were up for auction over the weekend at Bishop & Miller auctioneers in Stowmarket. The...
Local business pledges support for St Elizabeth Hospice shop
A new business has been showing its support for one of St Elizabeth Hospice’s newest shops, helping to create a...
Remembering someone special this Christmas
St Elizabeth Hospice is inviting supporters to join them for a special Christmas remembrance service at St Mary Le Tower...
Thornbank achieves care home accreditation
Thornbank Care Home has become the seventh care home to receive recognition by St Elizabeth Hospice’s care home accreditation scheme....
Stellar acapella choir group fundraising success
A Suffolk-based acappella choir is celebrating the results of a recent fund-raising concert, ‘Stellar with Swing’ held at Ipswich School,...
Ed Sheeran auction bids to support Zest
A special memorabilia Auction selling items which belong to Ed Sheeran, the international singer and songwriter, will take place at Bishop &...
Elvis tribute brings rock’n’roll to Ipswich for four nights of fundraising
Simon Goldsmith, a local Elvis tribute, decided to host four free gigs from 25 to 27 October to raise money...
Join in the fun for Woolly Pully Week 2019!
The hospice is encouraging businesses, schools and groups to get creative with their fundraising this Christmas as they dig out...
Care at Christmas
Illness doesn’t stop during the festive season, with around 210 patients and their families being provided care and support from...
Midnight Walk goes green
St Elizabeth Hospice’s annual Midnight Walk is back for its 14th year, with a new look and feel for 2020....
Children organise bake sale for St Elizabeth Hospice
Thank you to Lila and Luke Knights for coming into the hospice during the October half term with their donation...
Quiz scores top marks with fundraising total
Jeff Irving and Jeanna Girling from the Suffolk Constabulary joined our community fundraiser, Fiona, at the hospice today to a...
Make a new tradition this Christmas…
St Elizabeth Hospice’s Christmas Day Dip returns to Felixstowe seafront for its 16th annual event. The popular festive challenge attracts...
Sidegate Primary School welcomes Woolly for a big fundraising thank you
On 2 October, Woolly visited Sidegate Primary School to thank them for their incredible fundraising. Driven by children at the...
Annual Brantham Garage Sale celebrates another successful fundraising event
The annual Brantham Garage Sale held in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice and the Nepal Children’s Trust was held on...
Train memorabilia sold in support of the hospice
Trevor Southgate, who works on the railways, recently sold some train memorabilia in support of St Elizabeth Hospice. Trevor designed...
Hospice fundraiser nominated for Pride of Britain Award
A mother who has dedicated her life to fundraising after the death of her daughter at St Elizabeth Hospice in ...
Cyclists complete 400-mile Italian cycling challenge
A group of cyclists have completed a five day Italian cycling challenge in support of a local hospice. 35 cyclists...
Wishing good luck to our Great East Runners!
Good luck to our team of runners who are taking part in the Great East Run on Sunday 22 September!...
Bellfest raises amazing total with live music event
We’d like to say a huge thank you to the Kesgrave Bell for organising Bellfest, an afternoon and evening packed...
Charity Football Match Smashes Fundraising Goal
On Saturday 24th August, Kevin MacDonald, along with family and friends took to the pitch for their annual charity football...
Group take on walking challenge in Isle of Wight
Well done to Steve Langdon, Ian Hartley, Tony Bridges and Marc Norman who took on a 75 mile walking challenge...
St Elizabeth Hospice tribute fund passes £50,000 mark
A tribute fund created in memory of a popular family man in Ipswich has now raised over £50,000 for St...
Jacey’s Coffee Shop strides toward fundraising target with 200 mile challenge
Jacey’s Coffee Shop are a small, family run coffee shop based in Ipswich town centre and they are celebrating a...
Kingfisher pub locals raise vital funds at alternative music event
On 20 July, Glen Parker organised for the 4th year running the famous ‘Alternative Against Cancer Music All Dayer’ held at...
Date for auction of Ed Sheeran belongings announced
An auction selling hundreds of personally selected items which belong to international singer and songwriter Ed Sheeran will take place...
Alfie ‘braves the shave’ for hospice
We’d like to say a massive thank you to Alfie Carter, who ‘braved the shave’ at the end of July...
Roma’s Busking Success on Elmer Trail
Over a period of thirteen hours, 13 year old Roma Nicholson completed her Elmer busking challenge, singing a song at...
Local charity shop receives huge donation of Ed Sheeran items
Suffolk charity St Elizabeth Hospice has welcomed a huge donation of clothes and personal items from local superstar Ed Sheeran....
Success for Sproughton Bowls Club Charity Day
Mick Jones, from Sproughton Bowls Club, presented our hospice ambassador John Hammond with a cheque for £870 which they had...
Bright Space Opens at St Elizabeth Hospice
The Bright Horizons Foundation for Children was delighted to open a Bright Space at the St Elizabeth Hospice in Ipswich...
Birthday party supports local hospice
Thank you to Steve Holland and Richard Emmerson who recently held a joint 50th Birthday party to fundraise for the...
Garage sale raises money for St Elizabeth Hospice
Ronnie Dawson and her friend Yvonne recently had a garage sale in Brantham to raise funds for St Elizabeth Hospice....
Mr David Gabriel is awarded the Order of Mercy for distinguished voluntary service
Mr David Gabriel of St Elizabeth Hospice, Suffolk, has been awarded the Order of Mercy, a prestigious medal, for his...
Dedicate a sunflower to remember someone special
St Elizabeth Hospice has launched its annual summer remembrance event, Sunflower Memories, where supporters can celebrate the lives of their...
NCS team volunteer in hospice garden
A team from the National Citizen Service (NCS) joined us for 4 sunny days this July to help us with...
Bosmere Primary School take on the £30 school’s accumulator challenge
Bosmere Primary School in Needham Market, Ipswich have raised £587 for St Elizabeth Hospice as part of our school’s accumulator...
Day services launched in Beccles Hospital
St Elizabeth Hospice working in Partnership with East Coast Community Healthcare (ECCH) have begun offering specialist palliative day care to...
Supporter takes on compass point tour of UK
One hospice supporter has decided to take on an incredible motorbike challenge which took him to the four compass points...
Classic car raises funds for St Elizabeth Hospice
A classic car enthusiast has been using his talents to fundraise for St Elizabeth Hospice. Martin Balmforth decided to fundraise...
Charity football tournament raises vital funds for hospice
A charity football tournament held by leading property and construction consultancy Ingleton Wood has raised hundreds of pounds of vital...
Remembering loved ones on Suffolk Day 2019
Felixstowe seafront illuminated the words ‘Suffolk Remembers’ as the sun set on Suffolk Day 2019 to celebrate and remember loved...
Willis Towers Watson volunteer in hospice garden
On 28 May, St Elizabeth Hospice was joined by a group of volunteers from the Ipswich branch of Willis Towers...
First independent care home recognized by hospice scheme
Westerfield Care Home has become the first independent care home to be recognized by St Elizabeth Hospice’s care home accreditation...
Financial boost for hospice after specialist asbestos disease law firm wins case
Novum Law have secured funds of over £32k to cover the cost of care at St Elizabeth Hospice for a...
Great Garden Trail celebrates bumper weekend
St Elizabeth Hospice is celebrating a bumper weekend of gardens as 28 green fingered supporters open their gardens for the...
Local businesses invited to show off entrepreneurial skills in charity accumulator challenge
St Elizabeth Hospice is inviting local businesses to take part in its accumulator challenge, where they will be given £50...
Bike show and meet event
We’d like to say a big thank you to Michelle and her husband, her staff and her customers at The...
School hosts fundraiser
Staff and pupils came together to raise money for their school’s chosen charity. Ipswich High School Prep School in Woolverstone...
St Elizabeth Hospice invites Suffolk Show goers to take moment of reflection in show garden
To mark the charity’s 30th anniversary, St Elizabeth Hospice has been donated a show garden at the Suffolk Show. The...
Irish dance fundraising event
Thank you to Patrick and Cela, who organised an Irish Dance this month at the Eye Town Hall, raising over £2,000...
Dine and Donate kicks in to action with 12 local eateries participating!
A super simple idea: local restaurants, pubs and coffee shops are backing St Elizabeth Hospice this summer by prompting customers...
Why Maggie is supporting Suffolk Remembers
Maggie is supporting Suffolk Remembers in memory of her husband whose work made the Suffolk Remembers display before he died....
Thankathon – St Elizabeth Hospice first!
Thursday 16 May was the first ever St Elizabeth Hospice Thankathon! The premise is really very simple – to say...
Special 80s themed 30th anniversary Midnight Walk!
Saturday 11 May saw another successful – and very special – Midnight Walk for the hospice. The event is now...
New short break service for young adult patients
This weekend sees the launch of a landmark service for St Elizabeth Hospice as it becomes the first adult hospice...
St Elizabeth Hospice invites Suffolk Show goers to take moment of reflection in show garden
To mark our 30th anniversary, we have been kindly donated a show garden at the Suffolk Show by the Warburg...
Get ready for the Midnight Walk on Saturday!
This Saturday, 11 May, is the return of our annual Midnight Walk in Ipswich, which is now in its 13th...
World record long-distance conga attempt in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice
On 28 April at 11am members of the Ipswich Outdoor Group will be attempting to set a new world record...
Hospice hosts second panel discussion event – creative expressions
As a hospice, we play a vital part in using creative expression for our patients and their families, to access...
Developing hospice care in Great Yarmouth & Waveney
St Elizabeth Hospice is delighted to have partnered with East Coast Community Healthcare (ECCH) to begin to provide specialist palliative...
Record-breaking workplace Ridefest challenge
16 local businesses have been competing against each other in our Ridefest challenge, knocking up over 600 miles of cycling...
Charity music night
We held our first ever music charity night for St Elizabeth Hospice on Saturday 16 March at St Andrews Church Ipswich....
30 challenges to remember daughter who would have turned 30 today
Zoe Goddard passed away in 2016 aged just 27 from cervical cancer. March 21 would have been her 30th birthday....
Accreditation scheme helps improve end of life care in local care homes
Two Suffolk care homes are celebrating achieving an award recognising the improved quality and standards in their end of life...
100 days until Suffolk Remembers returns to Felixstowe
We’re asking the people of Suffolk to help us remember loved ones as part of our annual Suffolk Remembers event....
Record number of gardens join Great Garden Trail
St Elizabeth Hospice is celebrating a record number of gardens joining its 2019 Great Garden Trail as the charity celebrates...
Ridefest 2019 Leaderboard
Welcome to our Ridefest 2019 Leaderboard! We’re thrilled to have 16 local businesses and 19 teams competing in this year’s...
Another summer of bubble fun!
Our Bubble Rush events are back this summer on Saturday 8 June in Chantry Park, Ipswich, and Sunday 8 September...
Fundraising team grows to support new services offered in Great Yarmouth and Waveney
Further to the announcement last month that we will be expanding and delivering services in Great Yarmouth & Waveney...
High school students run pop up shop
Chris Wix passed away at St Elizabeth Hospice in December. She was a much-loved wife, mother and grandma and loved...
Ed Sheeran super fans raise funds as birthday present to star
An international group of Ed Sheeran fans, known as the ‘Sherrios’, have set up a birthday fundraiser in Ed’s honour...
Pop up record shop raises funds for local hospice
The stall run by Steve Langdon, sells a wide variety of records and has raised over £1,500 so far. Steve...
Businesses go head-to-head in charity cycle challenge
Organised by St Elizabeth Hospice, RideFest sees business across Suffolk competing in a static bike challenge in their own workplace...
Don’t miss out on early bird tickets for award winning event
There are just over two weeks left for local people to take advantage of a ticket offer to take part...
Last call for gardeners to join Great Garden Trail
The Great Garden trail runs from spring to autumn 2019 across Suffolk and promises a great variety of gardens for... St Elizabeth Hospice to help deliver specialist palliative care for Gt Yarmouth and Waveney
Patients across Great Yarmouth and Waveney will benefit from improved adult community services and specialist palliative care after a contract...
Memory tree surprise for bereaved son
On Christmas eve, Tony Andrews visited the hospice with his wife Gemmah, but he didn’t know why. Tony’s mum, Lesley...
Wills Month thank you
In May 2018, St Elizabeth Hospice held its annual Wills Month to offer a will writing service to local people...
The ‘rebel divers’ raise funds in memory of Caroline Smith
A group who have called themselves the ‘rebel divers’ have presented the hospice with a cheque for £1000 in memory...
Corporate volunteers help with an autumn garden tidy up
A team of 12 volunteers from Direct Line Ipswich assisted the hospice gardening volunteer to clear the leaves and do...
Annual family fun day raises £944.81 for the hospice
Katherine Cresswell is part of the Fulham Way Fundraisers who hold a family fun day every year for the hospice...
Hospice supports patients to spend their final Christmas at home
As the festive period draws near, St Elizabeth Hospice continues its appeal for support to help patients to spend their...
Hospice launches its award winning Midnight Walk for 2019
Charity’s award winning event will return in 2019 with a twist on its previous neon and sparkle theme Today St...
Fishermen compete in support of the hospice
The second Ken Brett silver fish challenge in aid of St Elizabeth Hospice was held at Suffolk Water Park on...
Wear your Christmas jumper to support your local hospice
Take part in Woolly Pully week 2018! A local charity’s festive fundraiser returns this year and aims to get us...
Football match scores for St Elizabeth Hospice
Thank you to Gary Keeble who recently organised a charity football match in support of St Elizabeth Hospice. The match...
Local charity launches appeal to get patients home for their last Christmas
Today St Elizabeth Hospice launches its ‘Home for Christmas’ appeal which highlights how important it is for terminally ill patients...
St Elizabeth Hospice announces sculpture design
St Elizabeth Hospice’s Elmer sculpture will take on a unique environmental theme Next summer, St Elizabeth Hospice are bringing 50...
Patients benefit from the introduction of new integrated laptop trolleys
Doctors and nurses at St Elizabeth Hospice can now update electronic patient records at their bedside, thanks to the purchase...
Hospice new training prospectus offers more for carers and organisations
This week St Elizabeth Hospice launches its new look education and training prospectus for 2019 to include a broader spectrum...
Exclusive preview of Ed Sheeran memorabilia to be held at his old school
Fans to get the chance to view 300 personal items donated by Ed Sheeran that will be auctioned to support Zest
Zest, young adults and Ed
The future of young adult care is looking brighter with a boost from Ed Sheeran
St Elizabeth Hospice Midnight Walk 2018 is the country’s most successful
Hospice UK confirm St Elizabeth Hospice's midnight walk 2018 was the most successful in the country
How hospice care helped one family cope
During this hospice care week we see how hospice care benefited one family both at home and in the hospice itself
Take the plunge for a local charity this Christmas
Places are now up for grabs on a local charity’s annual Christmas Day Dip. The icy plunge into the cold... Exclusive Ed Sheeran auction is announced by Suffolk auctioneers
St Elizabeth Hospice to benefit from Ed Sheeran memorabilia auction
New shop to support young adults opens in Colchester
St Elizabeth Hospice opens its second shop in support of young adult care
Planning for the future – How to arrange a Lasting Power of Attorney this October
It’s not easy to think about a time when you won’t be able to make your own decisions, but it can help to be prepared.
Halloween themed fundraiser returns with more scares promised
As the weather takes an autumnal turn and the nights draw in, one local charity is turning its mind to their Halloween fundraiser.
Hundreds have fun in the bubbles raising funds for local charity
Hundreds of people gathered in Christchurch Park today to raise vital funds for a local charity.
Local charity calls on pedal power to raise vital funds
The hospice is calling for people to get on their bike and cycle round Suffolk to raise vital funds to help their work.
Hundreds gather to remember loved ones
Hundreds of people gathered this afternoon to remember and celebrate the lives of loved ones and help raise money for a local charity.
First Bubble Rush in Bury St Edmunds a huge success for local charity
Over 400 people descended on Nowton Park today to take part in the first Bubble Rush in west Suffolk to raise vital funds for young...
Wet walkers raise thousands for local hospice
Despite the torrential conditions tackled by thousands of fundraisers back in May, event goers have helped raise over £200,000 to...
Brand new challenge awaits for hospice’s 30th anniversary celebrations
Supporters of a local charity are being given a brand new challenge to get their teeth into.