St Catherine's Hospice, Lancashire

31/10/2026

🎄 Let the festivities begin! Now’s the time to book your Christmas celebrations at The Mill, St Catherine's Park 💚

Whether it’s a work do, family night or just a good excuse for dancing, our Party Nights bring great food, good cheer and a festive atmosphere.

🎉 Party Nights:
📅 Only spaces on the 4th and 19th December left

🎆 New Year’s Eve Celebration – 31st December
Includes a three-course meal and dancing with our resident DJ

Our December dates are filling fast:
Call 01772 695277
Email: [email protected]
Or visit: www.themillatstcatherinespark.co.uk

30/10/2026

From helping at community events to thanking the people who make hospice care possible, this is your chance to be part of something really special. 💚

We're looking for a Fundraising Assistant to help support the amazing people who raise money for local hospice care.

You’ll be out and about in the community, helping at events, meeting supporters, preparing fundraising activities and making sure everyone who gets involved feels welcome and appreciated.

And there's no need for previous fundraising experience! If you’re friendly, organised, enjoy working with people and are happy to roll up your sleeves, we’d love to hear from you.

Salary: £24,784.50 FTE (26 hours per week)

Find out more and apply: https://www.stcatherines.co.uk/jobs/fundraising-assistant/

29/10/2026

💚 It’s Thank You Thursday! 💚

And we’ve got some brilliant fundraising effort to share again this week.

🥾 Mount Toubkal trekkers deserve the most massive well done. Congratulations to everyone who took on this challenge! You’ve raised an incredible £26,616 so far.
🧁 Preston City Council’s Revs & Bens team - Thank you for raising £750 at your annual bake sale and raffle. A special shout-out to Helen and Candice for organising it all.
⛰️ Cegedim Business Services - The team took on the Yorkshire Three Peaks last month, raising £3,736. Their employer then kindly match-funded the total, making their support go even further.
🪂 Rhianna Halliwell - Huge thanks to Rhianna, who took to the skies for a sponsored skydive and raised £875!

Every pound raised helps us care for local people and their families when they need us most.

Thank you all for being part of Team St Catherine’s. 💚

28/10/2026

We're getting Santa Dash ready! Early Bird registration finish this Saturday.

Join us at Preston Docks on Sunday 6th December to take on the 5km or 10km route

It's always a great community event and lots of fun for the whole family, all while supporting local hospice care!

Sign up here: https://www.stcatherines.co.uk/shop/events/hospice-fundraising/santa-dash/

Sign up by Saturday 31st October to pay just £15 for adults and £10 for children, which includes your Santa suit, metal and hot butty at the end.

28/10/2026

Well done to everyone who has been accepted to take part in next year's London Marathon, and thank you to those who have chosen to support the hospice.

Like Luke from Blog Preston here, we wish you all the very best with training and look forward to following your journeys!

The London Marathon takes place on 24 and 25 April.

27/10/2026

If you’ve ever walked through our hospice gardens in winter, you’ll know the feeling.

It’s peaceful. Quiet. Each light glowing softly in memory of someone loved and missed.

Light Up a Life has been part of St Catherine’s for decades. Every dedication helps us care for others with the same compassion we’ve shared since the beginning.

So this Christmas, take a moment. Remember someone special. And let their light shine on. 💚

Make your dedication: https://www.stcatherines.co.uk/support-us/light-up-a-life/

You can also join us on Sunday 29th November and Monday 30th November, 5pm-7.30pm, at the hospice when we’ll be switching this year’s lights on, including a brand new light display for this year.

26/10/2026

Charity shop...or skip?

If you wouldn't buy it, someone else probably won't either.

🛍️ Clean Le Creuset dish
🛍️ Washed coat
🛍️ Working lamp
🗑️ Broken kettle
🗑️ Stained pillow
🗑️ Puzzle with half the pieces missing

Donate quality goods and help raise money for hospice care.

Our donation van will be at the hospice on Thursday 5th November, 9am-11am, and we’d be especially grateful of toy and Christmas donations.

25/10/2026

Whether it’s supporting a family through one of life’s hardest moments or helping a charity shop thrive at the heart of its community, there are lots of ways to make a difference at St Catherine’s Hospice.

We’re looking for two new colleagues to join our team.

💚 Lead Social Worker | £42,791 FTE
Lead our Social Work, Counselling, Bereavement and Remembrance Services, supporting patients and families living with life-limiting illness, and helping them navigate some of life’s most difficult moments.

💚 Leyland Store Manager | £28,100 per annum
Lead our Leyland charity shop, bringing people together, supporting a brilliant team of volunteers and helping raise vital funds for local hospice care.

Both roles offer the chance to put your skills to good use and make a real difference to local people.

Interested in joining us? Find out more and apply via https://www.stcatherines.co.uk/about-us/work-for-us/job-vacancies/

24/10/2026

Our pre-loved Toy Fair is the perfect opportunity to pick up quality toys without the hefty price tag, just in time for Christmas.

Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th November, 10am-3pm
The Garden Room at St Catherine’s Hospice, PR5 5XU

Find this year’s Christmas gifts, and do your bit for the environment, all while supporting a great local cause.

23/10/2026

Yikes, she might be in trouble with Auntie Cheryl here!

People often say they’d use the money to go on holiday if they won our weekly £1,000 lottery prize.

Would you do something different?

Pick up your ticket: https://www.stcatherines.co.uk/support-us/lottery/