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May 5, 2021

RESOURCEFUL Rotarian Robin Scott made a rod for his own back when he delivered his club’s latest donation to the Macmillan Hospice in Christchurch, Dorset. Reluctant to hand over the money by hand due to COVID restrictions, the President of Boscombe and Southbourne Rotary devised his own delivery method, using a giant cheque and a fishing rod. Robin explained: “In normal times, we present our donations to the Macmillan Unit as a group with celebratory photographs and a party atmosphere. We have a fantastic relationship with the Trust Secretary Neal and the whole team, and it’s always something to enjoy." “Unfortunately, get-togethers aren’t safe...

Book a Lateral Flow Test

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April 12, 2021

Every adult in England is now able to book up to two lateral flow tests a week, in line with government guidelines, at one of the local test sites. Regular, repeat testing is recommended to support people throughout the easing of lockdown and whilst vaccination is being rolled out. This will provide ongoing reassurance and, where positive cases are found, it helps break the chains of transmission. You can book individual or block bookings: Block booking - you can block book six tests, one a week for six weeks at the same time, same day, same location. If you would like two tests every...

Mudeford Cricket Club

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April 7, 2021

Cricketers go double the distance in lockdown Mudeford Cricket Club players who are attempting to reach all 18 county championship grounds in England and Wales inside a month, have got off to a stunning start – and may even manage it twice! A group of 30 cricketers from their teens to their 70s have set themselves the challenge of running or walking a combined 1008.6 miles, the equivalent distance to Hampshire, Surrey, both grounds in London, Cardiff, Durham and all the way back again, by March 31. The cricketers are dotted across Dorset and Hampshire and cover their miles in their own neighbourhoods,...

Soldier’s gruelling tribute to father he lost

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March 31, 2021

The son of former Ferndown Mayor Steve Lugg, who died of cancer aged just 54, has completed a punishing physical challenge in memory of his father. Rhys Lugg, 29, ran four miles, every four hours over a 48-hour period, carrying 20kg - the equivalent weight of a four-year old child on his back. Rhys, a soldier in the Household Cavalry Regiment, completed the challenge while on base at Bulford Barracks in Wiltshire last month and has so far raised £2,889 for Macmillan Caring Locally and the military mental health charity Head Up. He said: “The run challenged me mentally as well as physically...

A thank you from Her Majesty the Queen

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March 31, 2021

The former General Manager of The Grove, our Bournemouth hotel which provided holidays and respite for people with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses, has received an award from Her Majesty the Queen. Brenden Howard was recognised for great and valuable services to the community by George Streatfeild, the High Sheriff and official representative of the monarch in Dorset. “The first I knew about the award was when I received a call from the Town Hall,” said Brenden. “I was pretty taken aback. But once it sunk in I felt really honoured and thankful to the wonderful guests and people who nominated me.” He continued:...

Nigel Howe

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January 26, 2021

Nigel Howe It is with great sadness we announce the death of our retired colleague and friend Nigel Howe. Nigel’s family and friends are in our thoughts at this very difficult time. Nigel was our much-loved gardener at the Macmillan Unit at Christchurch Hospital for 15 years. During that time he and his gardening team worked ‘rain or shine’ to ensure the Macmillan Unit gardens were a feast of colour and interest all year round. The award winning Macmillan Unit gardens are a very important part of the care of our patients, and they are cherished by patients, visitors, staff and volunteers. Nigel...

Merry Christmas

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December 24, 2020

2020 is almost over. Looking back, I think we all wish we had bought shares in Zoom, hand sanitisers and toilet paper! The pandemic has made some of the most important parts of the care provided for patients and their families very challenging, and our clinical teams have needed to adapt to new ways of working in order to meet our patients’ needs. We are incredibly proud of the Macmillan Unit team, and the lengths they have gone to in order to put what is important to our patients at the heart of their care. We would like to thank all our staff, volunteers...

We are hiring

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December 2, 2020

Job Vacancy: Welfare Benefits Adviser This is a role where you can make a difference. If you have experience of welfare benefits advice and dealing with complex or crisis situations, this is a brilliant opportunity to work with Macmillan Caring Locally as an adviser. You will be responsible for the delivery of a high quality welfare benefits advice service for patients and their families under the care of the Macmillan Unit. You will provide comprehensive advice, extensive casework and advocacy concerning welfare benefits. This will involve visiting patients in their homes, telephone calls and emails. You will be part of the multi-disciplinary...

Newshome Candles supporting Macmillan Caring Locally

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November 10, 2020

Newshome Candles to donate share of profits to UK hospices and Macmillan Caring Locally is on the list! • Every website sale until 31 December 2020 will result in a donation • £2.50 per candle will be donated to chosen hospice • 50p per wax melt will be donated to chosen hospice Between now and 31 December 2020, Newshome Candles will be donating £2.50 per candle sale and 50p per wax melt sale to hospices across the UK. Each customer is able to choose where the donation from their purchase goes, through the simple process of adding the name of their chosen hospice in the order notes section...