Tag: Les Bourgs Hospice
Pedal power raised lots of cash for Les Bourgs
Despite aching legs, all cyclists were smiling when they reached the finish line of the Rock to Rocque bike ride on Sunday 26 May – proud of their success as well as having made a valuable contribution to the charity fund for Les Bourgs Hospice. 1,050 cyclists of all ages turned out for the event [...]
Judges thought Ella’s design “Rocked”
The Heritage-sponsored annual Rock to Rocque bike ride takes place this Sunday and all participants will receive a certificate sporting a bespoke design by 8-year-old Ella Aylmer, a pupil at St Martin’s School. A certificate design competition was organised by Heritage and Les Bourgs Hospice and was promoted to local primary schools. A winner was [...]
Charity golf event fund raising on a par with last year
The Heritage Insurance Brokers’ sponsored La Grande Mare Charity Golf day again raised over £10,000 for its selected charities – this year Les Bourgs Hospice and Young People of Guernsey with donations also made to The Pink Ladies and The Priaulx Premature Baby Foundation. On a blustery but sunny April 26th, 24 teams teed off [...]
Lloyds TSB staff aim to visit four islands in their 30/30 cycle challenge efforts
THREE Lloyds TSB staff will be taking the 30/30 cycle challenge to all four corners of the Bailiwick. Senior Relationship Managers Colin Peters and Martin Parker and Customer Service & Support Manager Richard Johns are taking part in the event, which raises money for Les Bourgs Hospice and sees participants riding for one hour each [...]
RG Falla Quarter Marathon continues support of Les Bourgs Hospice
THE popular RG Falla Quarter Marathon is aiming to raise thousands of pounds for Les Bourgs Hospice. The six mile run from Vazon to L’Eree and back again is now in its 12th year and has raised previously raised money for Save the Children and Help a Guernsey Child. ‘RG Falla was privileged to be [...]
New website for Les Bourgs Hospice
LES Bourgs Hospice has launched a new website which will allow increased interaction with its supporters. The website, which is at www.lesbourgshospice.org.gg , tells the history of Les Bourgs from when it opened in 1990 through to the completion of the new hospice and the raising of £4m to cover the cost of the redevelopment [...]
Heritage sets the wheels in motion for the 2013 Rock to Rocque Bike Ride
The Heritage Group is to sponsor the 2013 Rock to Rocque Bike Ride, the proceeds of which are all donated to Les Bourgs Hospice. The annual bike ride, now in its 20th year, has become a key event in the local fundraising calendar and last year attracted over 600 cyclists raising an impressive £20,000 for [...]
Doctors paintings raise funds for Les Bourgs Hospice
PAINTINGS by a Guernsey doctor have raised hundreds of pounds for Les Bourgs Hospice. Petra Palmeri, who is a doctor at Cobo Healthcare Centre, paints using oils and pastels and specialises in still-life and Guernsey cows. Her work is displayed in the surgery waiting room and she gives 30% of every sale of the originals [...]
The Prince of Wales becomes Les Bourgs Hospice Patron
LES BOURGS Hospice has a Royal Patron. Clarence House has officially confirmed that The Prince of Wales has become Patron of Les Bourgs Hospice – his first Patronage in Guernsey. ‘We are absolutely delighted that His Royal Highness has very kindly agreed to become our patron for the next five years. This is a singular [...]
EYES DOWN FOR LES BOURGS HOSPICE
TICKETS for a charity bingo night, which will raise money for Les Bourgs Hospice, are selling fast. The event, which is on Sunday 24th February at the L’Islet Royal British Legion Hall, is limited to 300 people and with cash prizes as well as 90 raffle prizes on offer, tickets have already proved popular. ‘This [...]
