To align with the theme of Mental Health Awareness Week 2024, Farleigh is pleased to introduce our walking group in Maldon. Join us on Friday afternoons at 1.45pm for an hour.

You can join by calling the advice line on 01245 455478 and referencing the 'FS walking group' ❤️

We'd like to say a big THANK YOU to our amazing supporters for our #feelgoodfriday post. 👏

Head over to our Facebook page to see this week's heroes including David Watson, Sarah Dakin, Lyndsay Wood and New City Girls W.I..

Join us in the village of Terling where homeowners will be showcasing private gardens. This includes the spectacular garden of Grade II listed Terling Place, which is set across 30 acres and rarely opens to the public.

To book, visit: farleighhospice.org/events/terling… 🏡

Our Walk for Life on Sunday 12 May had more than 600 participants and a lot of happy dogs.

We've put together a Facebook album of photos from the day - you can view the album here bit.ly/4bCjnr5

#Farleighwalkforlife

A big thank you to the 30 representatives from funeral directors across mid Essex who attended our annual Funeral Directors event in April.

For more information on remembering a loved one with Farleigh Hospice visit: farleighhospice.org/donate/in-memo… 🤍

Thank you to everyone who joined us for yesterday’s Walk for Life.

Keep your eyes peeled for photos coming later this week - please be sure to like and comment!

Walk for Life will be back next year on Sunday 11 May, visit farleighhospice.org/walk-2025 to register your interest🚶🌲🐕

Please note our Bereavement Help Point is restarting Tuesday 14 May, not June.

Good luck to all our walkers taking part in Walk for Life today for Farleigh Hospice. We hope you have a fabulous day!

Find our Walk for Life branded selfie frame on the route and share your photos on social media - don't forget to use the hashtag #Farleighwalkforlife 🚶☀️💛

Our Chelmsford Bereavement Help Point is returning Tuesday 14 June to the same venue, but under a different name called 'Strongs'❗

🕥 10.30am to 12pm
📍 74 Springfield Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6JY

For more info, visit farleighhospice.org/advice-support… 🤍

Although the online registration for Walk for Life is now closed, you can still take part! Sign up on Sunday for the 24km route at Heybridge Basin or the 12km route at Paper Mill Lock in Little Baddow. Visit our website for more information. farleighhospice.org/walk 🚶☀️🐕

We'd like to say a big THANK YOU to our amazing supporters for our #feelgoodfriday post. 👏

Head over to our Facebook page to see this week's heroes including Tesco in Springfield Road, Colchester Institute Level 2 Business Studies students and The Victoria Inn.

It's time to bee excited because Chelmsford will bee buzzing in summer 2025!🐝🍯

Visit farleighhospice.org/arttrail for a first look at the design for the brilliant bee sculptures!

Watch our video to see why members of our local community are already buzzing about the event!❤️

People around the UK use Dying Matters Awareness Week as a moment to encourage all communities to get talking.

Toni Evans, who works for Farleigh Hospice’s Yo-Yo Project, shares insights about using role play to help children talk about death: bit.ly/4bgj85u 🎭🤍

Our education team deliver several courses to our clinical staff.

Sue Griffith, Head of Education and Research said 'A large amount of my team’s teaching involves educating people on the importance communication skills and how to have sensitive conversations about dying.'🤍

During the financial year of April 23-24, an incredible sum of £15,982.22 was generously donated via our collection tins.

If you have space for one of our collection tins, we would love to hear from you. Please contact the Fundraising Team at [email protected].🙏❤️

This week is Dying Matters Awareness Week. Over the next week, we will share insights from our colleagues on how they support people by having timely conversations about death and dying - an essential part of good end-of-life care🤍

If you have ever pondered on some of the questions that bring a deeper meaning to life, then why not come along to the Life & Legacy café, being held at John Lewis, Chelmsford on Wednesday 8 May from 10am-11.30am.

There is no need to book, simply come along on the day!

It's not long until our photography competition closes! If you would like to be in with a chance to have your best snap featured in our annual calendar, send your photos by 23:59 12 May 2024.

To find out more visit farleighhospice.org/events/photo-c… 📸📅

May the 4th be with you!

Come and check our stock to be the best kitted out 'space baby'. Check your nearest store here: farleighhospice.org/support/our-st… 🚀🌌⭐

In celebration of National Gardening Week 2024, we caught up with Clive, our longest serving garden volunteer about his time volunteering here at Farleigh for an impressive 23 years!

To read Clive's story, visit farleighhospice.org/volunteer/our-… 🌱🍅🌼