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SUMMARY:Light up a Life: 12th December at St Clare Hospice
DESCRIPTION:Remember someone special this December at St Clare Hospice\nWe would like to invite you\, your family and friends to join us at this year’s Light up a Life Saturday evening service. \nLight up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families from across our community in honour of their loved ones. Candles are lit as we remember\, with every shining light representing the life and memories of a loved one. \n\nDate – Saturday 12 December\nTimes –\n\nChildren’s arts and crafts: 2.30pm\nService begins: 4pm\n\n\nLocation – St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood Road\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\n\nEveryone is welcome to attend\, whether you or not have experienced St Clare’s care\, and no matter how long ago your loss was. \nFamilies with young children are invited to come along and enjoy arts and crafts at 2.30pm\, before the main service starts at 4pm. Children can create something meaningful during this fun and relaxed session led by the St Clare Patient and Family Support Team.  \nDuring the service there will be music performed by The Salvation Army and a local choir as well as festive readings and refreshments. \nBrowse our festive stalls and pick up an early stocking filler or two. Our stallholders will be set up in the hospice dining room for you to visit after the service. \n\nBook your tickets to Light up a Life 2026\nBy attending one of our special uplifting events this year\, you will also be supporting St Clare to continue caring for local people facing life-limiting illnesses\, or experiencing bereavement and loss. \nAll donations made alongside your Light up a Life dedications are gratefully received\, helping to fund our care for local people who need us – supporting them to live well\, and die with dignity. \n \n\n\nIf you’d like to speak to someone about this year’s Light up a Life services\, please get in touch with our Fundraising Team on 01279 773750 or email light@stclarehospice.org.uk
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/lual-n2/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas Events,Our big events
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SUMMARY:Light up a Life: Hatfield Heath
DESCRIPTION:Remember someone special at the United Reform Church\, Hatfield Heath this December\nWe would like to invite you\, your family and friends to join us at this year’s Light up a Life service held in Hatfield Heath – hosted by Hatfield Heath United Reform Church. \nLight up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families from across our community in honour of their loved ones. Candles are lit as we remember\, with every shining light representing the life and memories of a loved one. \n\nDate – Sunday 13 December 2026\nTime – 4pm\nLocation – Hatfield Heath United Reform Church\, Chelmsford Road\, Hatfield Heath\, Bishop’s Stortford\, Herts\, CM22 7BH\n\nEveryone is welcome to attend\, whether you or not have experienced St Clare’s care\, and no matter how long ago your loss was. \nYou will only need to register for the Light up a Life services held at St Clare Hospice – if you want to attend a service in the community\, such as Hatfield Heath\, please just arrive on the day at the time listed. \n\nLight up a Life stars\, dedications and donations\nIf you would like to request a Light up a Life star to put on your personal tree\, dedicate names to the Book of Remembrance or make a donation to the hospice\, please use the below booking form. \n \n\n\nGriefLine – if you want to talk\, we’re here.\n\nGriefLine (01279 945089) is a free bereavement and grief support callback service for anyone living in West Essex and East Herts who is struggling with grief. \nIt doesn’t matter if your loss was recent or in the past\, our trained GriefLine volunteers are here to listen. We provide a safe\, confidential\, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about how you are feeling and receive emotional support. \nCall GriefLine today on 01279 945089* \n*GriefLine operates a 24-hour answerphone service and one of our trained bereavement volunteers will return your call within 72 hours. \n\nIf you’d like to speak to someone about this year’s Light up a Life services\, please get in touch with our Fundraising Team on 01279 773750 or email light@stclarehospice.org.uk \n 
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/lual-hatfield-heath/
LOCATION:Hatfield Heath United Reformed Church\, Chelmsford Road\, Hatfield Heath\, CM22 7BH\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas Events,Our big events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Light up a Life team":MAILTO:light@stclarehospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261215T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261215T200000
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SUMMARY:Light up a Life: Ongar
DESCRIPTION:Remember someone special at St Martin’s Church in Ongar\nWe would like to invite you\, your family and friends to join us at this year’s Light up a Life service hosted by St Martin’s Church in Ongar. \nLight up a Life is our annual celebration of everything that St Clare Hospice stands for – joining together with families from across our community in honour of their loved ones. Candles are lit as we remember\, with every shining light representing the life and memories of a loved one. \n\nDate – Tuesday 15 December 2026\nTime – 7.30pm\nLocation – The Rectory\, Shakletons\, Chipping Ongar\, Ongar CM5 9AT\n\nEveryone is welcome to attend\, whether you or not have experienced St Clare’s care\, and no matter how long ago your loss was. \nIf you want to attend a service in the community\, such as Ongar\, please just arrive on the day at the time listed. Whilst it is not essential\, we would appreciate it if you could let us know whether you are able to attend so that we can keep track of numbers. If you would like to RSVP\, please email light@stclarehospice.org.uk. If you’re unable to do so\, please don’t worry\, we would still be delighted to welcome you on the day. \n\nLight up a Life stars\, dedications and donations\nIf you would like to request a Light up a Life star to put on your personal tree\, dedicate names to the Book of Remembrance or make a donation to the hospice\, please use the below booking form. \n \n\n\nGriefLine – if you want to talk\, we’re here.\n\nGriefLine (01279 945089) is a free bereavement and grief support callback service for anyone living in West Essex and East Herts who is struggling with grief. \nIt doesn’t matter if your loss was recent or in the past\, our trained GriefLine volunteers are here to listen. We provide a safe\, confidential\, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly about how you are feeling and receive emotional support. \nCall GriefLine today on 01279 945089* \n*GriefLine operates a 24-hour answerphone service and one of our trained bereavement volunteers will return your call within 72 hours. \n\nIf you’d like to speak to someone about this year’s Light up a Life services\, please get in touch with our Fundraising Team on 01279 773750 or email light@stclarehospice.org.uk
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/lual-ongar/
LOCATION:St Martin’s Church\, Shakletons\, Chipping Ongar\, Ongar\, Essex\, CM5 9AT\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereavement events,Christmas Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Light up a Life team":MAILTO:light@stclarehospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261219T161000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261219T210000
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SUMMARY:Barringtons Jingle Bell Sleigh 2026
DESCRIPTION:Join the festive fun this Christmas with Barringtons Jingle Bell Sleigh!\nGet ready for some festive cheer this December as Barringtons Funeral Directors’ Jingle Bell Sleigh dashes through the streets of Harlow and Old Harlow – all in support of St Clare Hospice. \nOn Saturday 19th December\, Santa and his merry helpers will be spreading Christmas joy across town\, waving to families\, and collecting donations to help support local hospice care. \n \nThere are lots of great places across Old Harlow and Harlow where you can catch a glimpse of Santa and his sparkling sleigh as they make their way around town. \nSome key times and stops along the route include: \n\n4:10pm – Live singer on the Green at The Green Man\n5:15pm – Tanys Dell School\n5:25pm – Passing Our Lady Fatima Church\n5:50pm – Pass Harlow Rugby Club\n6:00pm – Passmores & Holy Cross School\n6:20pm – Potter Street shops\n6:35pm – Along Church Langley Way and onto Kiln Lane\n7:25pm – Turn right onto The Chase\, Newhall\n7:30pm – Arrive at New Ground Cafe\, Newhall\n\nPlease note: all timings are approximate\, so we recommend allowing 10-15 minutes either side of the listed times. \nWhen Santa reaches New Ground Cafe in Newhall\, he’ll be stopping for a glass of milk and cookies before heading back to the North Pole! Come along from 5pm to enjoy; festive food\, drinks\, and a free photo opportunity with Santa in his Grotto. \nAll donations collected along the route will go directly to St Clare Hospice\, helping us continue to provide vital care and support for local people and their families facing life-limiting illnesses. \nTo find out more information\, get in touch with Nikki and Lisa at Barringtons Funeral Directors by calling 01279 860055.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/barringtons-jingle-bell-sleigh/
LOCATION:Harlow\, Harlow\, Essex
CATEGORIES:Christmas Events,Community
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20270520T210000
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SUMMARY:St Clare Golf Day 2027: Charity Golf Event
DESCRIPTION:Club together for your local hospice charity at Saffron Walden Golf Club\nGet ready to tee off in a charity golf day to help raise vital funds for your local hospice. \n\nDate – Thursday 20th May 2027\, 9am – 9pm\nLocation – Saffron Walden Golf Club\nTickets – £410 per team (4 players)\n\nWhat to expect\nThis is a charity golf day you won’t want to miss! Here’s a taster of what to expect… \n\n\n\n\n\nSet in the charming surroundings of the renowned Audley End mansion\n18-hole round of golf with panoramic views of the idyllic Saffron Walden\nDelicious two-course dinner and thrilling auction\nPrizes up for grabs for the winning teams\, nearest-the-pin and longest drives\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \nContact us\n \nIf you would like to get in touch with us about the St Clare Hospice Golf Day\, please contact Relationship Fundraising Manager Ellie Gale by calling 01279 773750 or emailing ellie.gale@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/stclaregolfday/
LOCATION:Saffron Walden Golf Club\, Windmill Hill\, Saffron Walden\, CB10 1BX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Community
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20270607
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SUMMARY:Snowdon by Night Trek
DESCRIPTION:Trek Snowdon by Night in a exhilarating challenge for St Clare Hospice\n\nDates: Saturday 5th – Sunday 6th June 2027\nRegistration fee: £49\nSponsorship options:\n\nOption A – Raise £450\nOption B – Pay £225 (8 weeks before departure) and raise as much as you can!\n\n\n\nSign up now\n\nWhat to Expect\nSnowdonia National Park in North Wales is renowned for its dramatic\, rugged landscapes and outstanding opportunities for trekking and outdoor adventure. Rising to 1\,085 meters\, Snowdon – known in Welsh as Yr Wyddfa – is the highest mountain in England and Wales and is steeped in legend\, said to be the resting place of a mythical giant. \nA popular summit by day\, climbing Snowdon by night transforms this familiar route into a truly exhilarating challenge. Reaching the summit under the glow of the moonlight is an unforgettable experience\, matched only by the magic of watching the sunrise as we begin our descent. \nAs daylight gradually reveals the sweeping mountain views\, you’ll witness the landscape come alive in a way few ever do. Whether you want to put yourself outside of your comfort zone or trek in memory of a loved one\, this is your moment to make a difference. \n\nHow We Can Help You\n\n\n \nTrek for St Clare Hospice and you’ll receive: \n\n\n \n\n\nA St Clare t-shirt to wear with pride\n\n\n\nDedicated support from us\, your biggest fans\, at every step of your journey\n\n\n\nAll the resources you need to help you meet and exceed your fundraising target!\n\n\n\n\n \nWe’ll be with you every step of the way and want to ensure you have the best possible experience! \n\nGet in touch\nIf you have a question about this trek\, or would like to complete a different challenge in aid of St Clare\, get in touch with Sarah Piercy (Challenge Events Relationship Fundraiser) by emailing sarah.piercy@stclarehospice.org.uk or calling 01279 773750
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/snowdon-by-night/
LOCATION:Mount Snowdon\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Sports and challenges
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