This January, Dorothy House Hospice Care is running its annual Christmas Tree Collection fundraiser in partnership with national charity, Just Helping. Local people can book their Christmas tree in now for a charitable donation to Dorothy House. Dorothy House supporters and volunteers will collect trees between the 10th – 12th January 2025. The collection is...
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Funding available to increase opportunities and activities for Wiltshire SEND children
People in Wiltshire are being encouraged to apply for grants of up to £10k to help increase the number of opportunities and activities across Wiltshire for children and young people with Special Educational Needs and or Disabilities (SEND). Wiltshire Council has invited groups, organisations and individuals to apply for the funding which can be used...
Festive Fun for everyone at Dorothy House Hospice over a special Christmas Weekend
Dorothy House Hospice is hosting a weekend of Christmas fun, including their two longstanding events, their Christmas Fair and the recently renamed Jingle Jog on Saturday 30 November and Sunday 1 December respectively. Festive shopping! The Christmas Fair is the perfect way to get into the seasonal spirit whilst raising vital funds for the...
Families invited to enjoy the half term Halloween Trail at Dorothy House
This autumn half term, Dorothy House Hospice Care invites visitors to its free Interactive Nature Trail, transformed for Halloween high jinks. Running between 26 October and 3 November, the Nature Trail offers the opportunity for everyone to connect with nature in the beautiful grounds of Winsley House, where kids and grown-ups alike can learn more...
Paws in the Park 2024 – set your tails wagging for the dog walk challenge event!
Dorothy House’s second annual Paws in the Park dog walk challenge event is back, taking place on Sunday 6 October. This year’s event will take place on the beautiful grounds of the Hospice and will involve a 5km dog walk in the scenic village of Winsley, as well as fun entertainment and engagement stalls. Bring family, friends and...
Mum and daughter take to catwalk to raise cash for hospice which helps their family
A mum is to take to the fashion catwalk to raise money for the children’s hospice which has proved ‘game-changing’ for her disabled daughter. Laura Hobbs-Wall will be modelling at the Strength in Style Fashion Show in Bath in September alongside her 14-year-old daughter Amelie. The show, being held at Bath’s Assembly Rooms on 26...
The Big Avon Paddle family fundraiser for Dorothy House- enter today!
Are you looking for something to do with family and friends at the end of the summer? Dorothy House’s The Big Avon Paddle could be the perfect event for you and takes place on Saturday 14th September 10am – 6pm at The Boathouse, Bath. This year the event offers two routes – the new 1.5-mile fun loop as well as the 4.5-mile loop. It’s...
Dorothy House Hospice Care opens new interactive Nature Trail
Dorothy House Hospice is opening a new circular, interactive Nature Trail next to its base in Winsley near Bradford on Avon, which will be accessible to the public from 19 May. The trail is the next step in the Hospice charity’s ambition to open up the estate to anyone wishing to discover a wellbeing space...
The Big Avon Paddle – lots more for families to splash about!
The Big Avon Paddle is back for a fourth year on Saturday 14 September! It promises to deliver even more fun with new elements for participants to enjoy. Get on board with Dorothy House on the River Avon, and help them raise vital funds for hospice care in our community. What’s involved in the event? The Big Avon Paddle takes...
Take on a brilliant pyjama-themed charity night walk in Bath for Dorothy House
Dorothy House is looking for fabulous mums, dads, carers and children 12+ to take on a night of walking, talking and dancing in Bath on Saturday 15 June. Event highlights include a free drink upon arrival, numerous stalls including an environmentally friendly face paint bar and a photo booth, a fully marshalled 5K or 10K...
Bath teenager wins national Young Volunteer of the Year Award
Dorothy House Hospice Care is delighted to announce that its Young People’s Ambassador, Jess Sheridan, has won the Young Volunteer of the Year category at the Hospice UK Awards, 2023. Jess (above with her dad John) has also won the B&NES Young Volunteer of the Year in the B&NES Community Awards. Jess’s amazing work for...
Santa and Elf Run for Dorothy House is back for 2023
Dorothy House’s ever-popular Santa and Elf Run is back for 2023. Taking place on Sunday 3 December, the event will see Santas and Elves complete the 2.5 or 5km route at around the Hospice in Winsley as a walk or run, all to raise funds for vital end of life care in Bath, North Somerset...