Rowans Hospice

17/06/2026

Would you jump 13,500ft to support your local hospice? 💚

This September, you can take on the ultimate skydive challenge in support of Rowans Hospice.

Imagine the rush of freefalling knowing every second is helping families who are facing the hardest of times.

Whether you’re:
💚Honouring someone special
💚Facing a fear
💚Or ticking off your bucket list

This is your moment!

📅 6 September

Find out more about how to book on our website - https://buff.ly/ZaZ2630

16/06/2026

16/06/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at our Moments & Memories event on Sunday, 14 June. 💙

It was wonderful to see so many people come together to enjoy an afternoon in the sunshine, taking time to reflect, remember, and celebrate the lives of loved ones.

Your support and presence made the day truly special.

Thank you to everyone who helped make the event possible;

📍 Holywell Estate for allowing us to make use of the beautiful lake area on the estate
🍦Caravanilla for bringing their tasty ice cream
✏️ Tony McNally for sharing his talent and doing live portraits
🎵David Moignard and Matthew Roberts for their incredible music performances
🍰Coastal Kitchen Family, Tesco North Harbour, Tesco Havant, Morrisons Ancourage Park for their donations
📖 Darcey the Celebrant, Adele Sandy, and Hollie Marriott-Veck for the beautiful readings
💚 All our incredible volunteers, including Biopure Technology and PMX

If you couldn’t make it to the event, you can still donate to our Moments & Memories appeal and receive an exclusive Forget-me-not keepsake - https://www.rowanshospice.co.uk/moments-and-memories/

15/06/2026

Local Hospice Lottery’s first ever Summer Super Draw has now taken place! Are you one of the 313 lucky winners??

A BIG thank you to everyone who took part!

First comment: To check the winning numbers now, or to sign up and play the Lottery in support of Rowans Hospice weekly - www.localhospicelottery.org/results

13/06/2026

The weather is looking promising for our Moments & Memories event at the beautiful Holywell Estate tomorrow, Sunday, 14 June ☀️

Join us from 2pm to 4pm, for a picnic, music, a beautiful service to remember loved ones and more🩵

This event is FREE and open to everyone, simply turn up and enjoy the afternoon.

12/06/2026

We recently received a remarkable and unexpected historic donation at our warehouse in Farlington: a collection of items connected to the Rutland family of Belvoir Castle.

Among the donation were four antique handbags and tucked away inside one was a handwritten letter dated 5 April 1923. Written by Violet Rutland and addressed to “My Dear Elizabeth”, the letter offers a fascinating glimpse into the past.

The handbags themselves, believed to be more than 100 years old, showcase the craftsmanship, fashion and intricate detail of the period.

With 16 shops across our community and two online stores, we regularly receive incredible donations, but this is certainly one of the most intriguing discoveries we’ve come across.

Read more about this fascinating donation on our blog - https://www.rowanshospice.co.uk/an-exciting-historic-donation/

11/06/2026

This week, we would like to show our appreciation to Southern Steps UK for hosting their fantastic line dancing night in support of Rowans Hospice.

With live musicians and 19 different dances, the event was an incredible success, completely selling out with more than 150 attendees!

Thank you to everyone who came along, donated, and supported the raffle. In just one night, an amazing £572 was raised for the Hospice.

As Southern Steps UK said: “The aim of Southern Steps UK was to bring a community together through dance, and we achieved just that!” 🫶

A huge thank you to Southern Steps UK for organising such a wonderful event in aid of the Hospice and for bringing people together for an evening filled with fun, friendship, and fundraising. Your support means so much and will help us continue providing compassionate care to those who need it most.

10/06/2026

The weather is looking promising for this weekend, so why not join us for a picnic at the beautiful Holywell Estate on Sunday, 14 June, 2-4pm? ☀️

This event is completely FREE and open to everyone.

🧺Purchase a cream tea and refreshments
🥂Enjoy a refreshing Pimm's
🍨Artisan ice cream from Caravanilla
📝Have your portrait sketched by local artist Tony McNally
🎶Sit back and enjoy live music from David Moignard and Matthew Roberts
💚Visit our very own Retail Stall
🩵Celebrate and remember a loved one with a Forget-Me-Not keepsake displayed in our Memory Meadow

Reserve your FREE space today: https://buff.ly/iVV23k9

09/06/2026

This week marks Carers Week, a yearly campaign aiming to highlight the challenges faced by carers and recognise the outstanding contribution that unpaid carers make to their families, friends and communities. 💚

Our Living Well Services support carers in our community in a variety of ways, including mindfulness, complementary therapies, and creative workshops.

One of our many workshops is Expressive Writing, where we encourage carers to explore journaling as a simple but powerful form of self-care. Taking time to write can help process thoughts and emotions, reduce stress, and create space for reflection -offering a quiet moment to focus on your own wellbeing.

If you are caring for someone with a life-limiting illness and need support, pop to our Living Well Centre and find out how we can support you.

📍 Rowans Hospice Living Well Centre, Purbrook Heath Road, PO7 5RU
📱 023 9224 8011
📧[email protected]