Marie Curie North East

23/06/2026

In May, we had a lovely wedding held in the Newcastle Hospice, see below for pictures and some special words from the newly-weds 👇💛

"16th May 2026- Our Wedding Day

Marie Curie made this day truly unforgettable

After Natalie received the devastating news of a terminal diagnosis, Michael and I knew that we didn't want to wait any longer to begin the next chapter of our lives together. We made the decision to marry, surrounded by the love and support of our closest family.

Our wedding was held at Marie Curie, and from the moment plans began, the staff did everything possible to make our special day a reality. Their kindness, compassion, and dedication went far beyond anything we could ever have expected.

Every detail was thoughtfully arranged, from the chairs and beautiful flowers to the balloons and the wonderful buffet. The room was transformed into a warm and joyful space where we could celebrate our love and create precious memories with those closest to us.

A special mention must go to Katie, the chaplain, who led a beautiful and heartfelt wedding service. Her warmth, understanding, and genuine care made the ceremony incredibly personal and meaningful. With only close family present, it was an intimate and emotional occasion that we will treasure forever.

What could have been a difficult time in our lives was turned into a day filled with love, laughter, happiness and cherished memories. We cannot thank everyone at Marie Curie enough for going above and beyond to give us the wedding day we had always dreamed of.

It was a day we will never forget.

With heartfelt thanks,
Natalie and Michael"

21/06/2026

💛Father's Day 💛

To Celebrate Father's Day today, we have one of our maintenance staff Paul, alongside our Men's Shed Group 💛

We wanted to recognise some of the wonderful fathers that truly make our hospice the lovely place it is 💛

Father's Day can be a difficult time for many people, if you need support, the Marie Curie support line is available at 0800 090 2309 between 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, and 10am to 4pm Saturday to Sunday💛💛

20/06/2026

2 weeks to go until Beat the Trails: Hadrian's Wall! 💛💛

Comment below if you're taking on the challenge this year for Marie Curie 💛

Click the link below to sign up or find out more 💛
https://www.mariecurie.org.uk/get-involved/charity-events/beat-the-trails/hadrians-wall

19/06/2026

The run-up to Father’s Day, and the day itself, can be a tough time if you're grieving. You may be feeling overwhelmed or sad at a time when many will be celebrating.

People have told us that the following things have helped them:
🚶getting out for a walk in the morning or evening
☕ leaving the house, even if it's just to go for a coffee
🎨doing something creative, like colouring or drawing
🐈spending time with a pet or animal
🏡spending time in a place that feels comforting
🌳being in nature
🧘‍♂️meditation or breathing exercises

Help others by commenting with something that has helped you 👇

17/06/2026

Volunteer Spotlight Wednesday's 🔦

Congratulations to our wonderful volunteer Christine for celebrating 10 years being a Companion at Home volunteer for our Tyne and Wear Service 💛

If you would like to know more about our Companions at home service please call 0800 304 7409 - [email protected] 💛💛

16/06/2026

💛Dementia Friends 💙

Earlier this month, some of the Newcastle Hospice staff (a few of which are pictured below) took part in a Dementia Friends session, held in the Wellbeing Centre by two representatives from Alzheimer's Society 💛

The session's key takeaways were:
1. Dementia is not a natural part of ageing
2. Dementia is caused by diseases of the brain
3. Dementia is not just about losing your memory
4. There is more to the person than the dementia
5. A little understanding makes a big difference 💛

If you are concerned about yourself or someone you know, feel free to get in touch with Newcastle Dementia Support Service by phone, email or by visiting their website 💙💛
Call: 0191 298 3989
Email: [email protected]
Website: alzheimers.org.uk

13/06/2026

🌼Reminder! National Open Garden Scheme- Tomorrow! 🌼

Come along to the Newcastle Hospice tomorrow 💛

🌼Light Refreshments in our Garden café
🌼Adult admission by donation, children go free
🌼14:00pm - 16:30pm
🌼You can pay at the door!
🌼A plant sale and stalls

For more information contact us via 0191 219 1000 or click the link for the national garden scheme website! 💛🌼
https://ngs.org.uk/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSXnxdleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBxZURGRU1jaGdXTUxnUHhLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQPNTE0NzcxNTY5MjI4MDYxAAEez6SzGW-RQ8xlJqeYtDs-ZgG8riZOzfk2yKNuxFANytVYWKkp8d9Sa0JxXzQ_aem_YWdncwCOmVa4N6NFRRlPElQs8NOJ&brid=YWdncwEQvCmNifWg0Z5oJIQzSeRn

12/06/2026

💛Companion Service Shoutout 💛

Our amazing Companion Service has been featured on the BBC!

Marie Curie has partnered up with South Tyneside and Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust to start a companion service at Sunderland Royal Hospital 💛

Click on the article below for more information on this new service 💛

Marie Curie hospital companions offer families and dying patients practical and emotional support.

11/06/2026

💛National Garden Scheme 💛

Come along this Sunday, 14th June, for our National Garden Scheme!

The National Garden Scheme gives visitors unique access to over 3,500 exceptional private gardens across the UK and raises impressive amounts of money for nursing and health charities through admissions, teas and cake 💛

🌼Light Refreshments in our Garden café
🌼Adult admission by donation, children go free
🌼14:00pm - 16:30pm
🌼You can pay at the door!
🌼A plant sale and many more stalls

For more information contact us via 0191 219 1000 or click the link for the national garden scheme website! 💛🌼
https://ngs.org.uk/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSWQ5NleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETBxZURGRU1jaGdXTUxnUHhLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHlZ3-7BeUcTF0DNEDvhzNtg90yd3fc3r3BPNK0twI4k0mb3NYmCcpUmn3KSo_aem_IzjuanODJuhUwaN29G9aUw

10/06/2026

Volunteer Spotlight 🔦

To Celebrate our wonderful volunteers, we wanted to extend volunteers week and celebrate our volunteers every Wednesday of this month! 💛

So for this Wednesday we have some words about our amazing Volunteer Coordinators, Volunteer Greeters and Volunteer Baker 💛💛

Kay- Volunteer Coordinator:
"Kay is incredibly helpful and consistently demonstrates a gentle, caring and compassionate nature in her interactions. She takes the time to support those around her and always approaches her role with kindness and sensitivity. She is a genuinely lovely person and a valued asset to the hospice." 💛

Liane- Volunteer Coordinator- Textile Group:
"Liane is always helpful if you get stuck with anything, like knitting, crocheting or jewellery making. She is always very cheerful and ready to help anyone. I very much appreciate the way she has helped me to make bracelets and necklaces with beads. Thank you for being so lovely Liane, thank you for everything." 💛

Cara- Volunteer Coordinator- Ladies Shed:
"Cara is wonderful, she is always friendly and very helpful. Cara makes me feel like nothing is too much trouble, she makes Marie Curie a lovely place to visit".💛

Sue- Volunteer Greeter:
"I would like to express my sincere appreciation for Sue's efforts. She generously gives up her time, makes a lovely cup of tea, and is always warm, friendly, and unwavering in her dedication." 💛

Margaret- Volunteer Greeter:
"Margaret is a wonderful lady whose warmth, kindness and genuine friendliness makes everyone feel instantly welcome and valued from the moment they arrive." 💛

Marie- Volunteer Baker:
"Mary is an exceptional volunteer baker whose care, creativity, and delicious homemade treats bring comfort and joy to everyone she supports." 💛

A huge thank you to each of you for all that you do 💛💛