St Clare Hospice

St Clare Christmas Quiz 2025: Harlow
2025-11-28 19:30 - 22:00 UTC | Harlow Cricket Club, Chippingfield, Harlow, CM17 0DJ, United Kingdom
Put your knowledge to the test at the St Clare Hospice Christmas Quiz this November!
Gather your friends, family, or colleagues for an evening of festive fun, trivia, and friendly competition – all in support of St Clare Hospice.

Date – Friday 28th November 2025
Time – 7.30pm – 10pm (doors open at 7pm)
Location – Harlow Cricket Club, CM17 0DJ
Price – £65 for a team of up to 8 people

Doors open at 7:00pm for a prompt 7:30pm start. A bar will be available to purchase drinks, and guests are welcome to bring their own snacks to enjoy during the evening.
Enjoy the thrill of competing against other teams as you go head-to-head for the winning prize. Plus, you can also take your chances in our exciting raffle and a game of heads and tails for extra chances to win.
Every ticket helps raise vital funds for St Clare Hospice, ensuring we can continue to provide compassionate care across West Essex and the East Hertfordshire borders.
Spaces are limited, so secure your team’s spot today – may the best team win!
Register your team below

For more information, please get in touch with Nancy Hynes (Community Relationship Fundraiser) by calling 01279 773750 or emailing nancy.hynes@stclarehospice.org.uk

Talking Therapies festive gathering
2025-11-25 11:00 - 14:00 | St Clare Hospice, St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
‘Tis the season to share: A festive gathering to connect, create and help improve local services
Join us for a free festive event designed to bring older adults together to connect, enjoy good company and share valuable experiences.
This special gathering is a collaboration between NHS West Essex Talking Therapies and St Clare Hospice, supported by Vita Health Group.
Come along for a relaxed and festive day including:

A delicious lunch
Creative bauble decorating
Short, informative talks on the emotional wellbeing support available through NHS Talking Therapies.

Together, we’ll celebrate the season while sharing ideas and feedback that can help shape and improve local services for the future. Your voice matters – and this is your chance to be heard in a friendly, festive setting.
When: Tuesday 25th November 2025
Time: 11am to 2pm
Where: St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood
We value the opinions of everyone in our community and know how important it is to learn from your experiences. Come meet us, connect with others and help us create services built on true collaboration.
Book your free place
Space are limited. Please reserve your spot in advance. Book now via Eventbrite.
For more information
Please get in touch with Paula Fogg in the St Clare Hospice Community Engagement Team by calling 01279 773752 ext 401 or emailing paula.fogg@stclarehospice.org.uk.

Art Workshop - November - Tiger
2025-11-21 10:00 - 14:30 | Community Space, St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
Tiger Painting Workshop
Local artist Tracey Ingram is hosting a painting workshop in the Community Space at the Hospice on Friday 21st November 2025 (10am – 2.30pm) and the theme will be ‘Tiger’.
The workshop is open to all, whether you are a complete beginner or someone who simply enjoys relaxing with a paintbrush in hand.
You will be guided step-by-step as you move through the stages of sketching, choosing your own colour palette and painting.
Book your place on the Tiger Painting Workshop today!
Booking is essential and costs £30 per person, which includes all painting materials. Lunch is not provided, so please bring your own. Tea and coffee will be available.
To book your place, please email: tracey@tracey-ingram-artist.co.uk.

*Please note: Please be advised that photography will be taking place during this charity art workshop for use in St Clare Hospice publicity. If you do not wish to appear in these images, please inform Tracey Ingram so that we can take appropriate steps to ensure that you are not included.*

If you have any questions about the Art Workshops, please get in touch with us by calling 01279 773700 or emailing info@stclarehospice.org.uk

Advance Care Planning/Care for the Dying study afternoon
2025-11-19 13:30 - 17:00 | St Clare Hospice, St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
Increase your confidence, skills and knowledge of caring for people who are actively dying at this face-to-face education workshop led by St Clare Hospice on Wednesday 19th November 2025.
This afternoon study session has been designed to equip regional healthcare professionals to initiate Advance Care Planning (ACP) discussions skillfully and in a timely manner, and to use the most appropriate ACP documentation available to their practice.

The second half will focus on caring for dying patients. The goals of care during the last days and hours of life are to ensure comfort and dignity. But, quite often identifying when patients are at this stage of life can be challenging for healthcare professionals, particularly if they do not have expertise in palliative care.
With this in mind, our study afternoon here at St Clare Hospice will address topics covering:

Initiating ACP discussions
Using key ACP documentation, such as ReSPECT and P(e)ACE templates
Diagnosing dying
Medication consideration in the last days/weeks of life

For more information, or to book your place, email training@stclarehospice.org.uk

Christmas Gift Fayre in aid of St Clare Hospice
2025-11-07 09:00 - 14:00 | St Mary the Virgin Church, Wrights Green Lane, Little Hallingbury, CM22 7RE
Fill your Christmas stockings up early this year and support St Clare!
Want a stress-free Christmas shopping experience? Head down to the Christmas Gift Fayre on Friday 7th November 2025 and find unique gifts for your loved ones.
With a range of local artisan stalls, tea, cake, a raffle and so much more on offer at St Mary the Virgin Church, Little Hallingbury, you’re sure to be well on your way to ticking all of the presents off your list.
Join us anytime from 9am – 2pm for a lovely day in your community, supporting St Clare and getting your Christmas shopping done in the process. Plus, there’s cake!
For more information about this event, please contact St Clare supporter Elaine Moore, on 07811 506242 or bgmefm@yahoo.co.uk

This event is kindly sponsored by Hanbury Wealth.

Introduction to Namaste Care - October workshop
2025-10-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom, United Kingdom
Taking place on Tuesday 21st October 2025 from 2pm to 4pm, this introductory course is taking place online via Zoom. It is intended for anyone who supports someone who is living with advanced dementia, across West Essex and East Hertfordshire.
The ‘Introduction to Namaste Care’ workshop aims to train and empower both unpaid carers and paid care staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to local people living with advanced dementia.
What is Namaste Care?
‘Namaste Care’ is an internationally-recognised care programme which teaches you to use simple activities that include sensory stimulation of our five senses (touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste) to help people with dementia connect and engage with others. The word ‘Namaste’ is a Hindi greeting that means to ‘honour the spirit within,’ and is the guiding principle of Namaste Care. Multi-sensory activities can involve music, food and drink and can also include therapeutic touch and massage. These basic principles are simple to learn and easy to put into practice when caring for someone with dementia.
Following on from this introductory course, attendees will be invited to join a Namaste Network Group, where they will be able to share best practice, successes and learning points from putting Namaste care into practice within the caring work environment.

Book your place today
This face-to-face workshop is free to attend, but booking is essential to secure a place.
For information and to book, please call Joanne Morrison, Dementia Support Service Coordinator on 07534 031702 or email dementia@stclarehospice.org.uk

Alzheimer’s Society ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ Accreditation
In January 2024, St Clare Hospice were recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society and awarded ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ accreditation, as a result of our commitment to improving the experience of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Cockney Ding Dong in support of St Clare Hospice
2025-10-19 16:00 - 20:00 | Hastingwood Village Hall, Glovers Lane, Hastingwood, CM17 9JN
Join us for a wonderful afternoon of music, laughter and traditional Cockney fun at Eleanor’s Cockney Ding Dong. The event will feature a special appearance from The Original Pearly Kings & Queens, bringing their famous sparkle and East End spirit to Hastingwood Village Hall.
Guests are invited to bring along their own drinks, glasses and snacks, and enjoy a fun-filled evening with friends and family, all while supporting St Clare Hospice.
Pay what you can! All donations will go towards helping St Clare Hospice provide compassionate care and support to local people and their loved ones facing life-limiting illnesses.
For more information, please call Eleanor on 07780 112569

Art Workshop - October - Colourful Day of the Dead
2025-10-17 10:00 - 14:30 | Community Space, St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
Colourful Day of the Dead Painting Workshop
Local artist Tracey Ingram is hosting a painting workshop in the Community Space at the Hospice on Friday 17th October 2025 (10am – 2.30pm) and the theme will be ‘Colourful Day of the Dead’.
The workshop is open to all, whether you are a complete beginner or someone who simply enjoys relaxing with a paintbrush in hand.
You will be guided step-by-step as you move through the stages of sketching, choosing your own colour palette and painting.
Book your place on the Colourful Day of the Dead Painting Workshop today!

Booking is essential and costs £30 per person, which includes all painting materials. Lunch is not provided, so please bring your own. Tea and coffee will be available.
To book your place, please email: tracey@tracey-ingram-artist.co.uk.

*Please note: Please be advised that photography will be taking place during this charity art workshop for use in St Clare Hospice publicity. If you do not wish to appear in these images, please inform Tracey Ingram so that we can take appropriate steps to ensure that you are not included.*

If you have any questions about the Art Workshops, please get in touch with us by calling 01279 773700 or emailing info@stclarehospice.org.uk

St Clare Hospice Firewalk: Charity challenge
2025-10-16 18:30 - 21:00 | St Clare Hospice, St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
Take on a thrilling charity walk across red hot embers in aid of St Clare Hospice

The St Clare Firewalk promises to be one of the most memorable journeys you will ever undertake – a barefoot walk over red hot wood embers smouldering at about 600 degrees Fahrenheit. With no tricks and no special effects, it is just you and the fire. Are your soles brave enough?!
What to expect

Date – Thursday 16th October
Time – 6.30pm – 9pm
Where – St Clare Hospice, CM17 9JX
Registration fee – £25
Ticket includes – The chance to walk over the embers at 600 degrees, with an expert training session from Time4Change. Plus you’ll receive your very own Firewalk completion certificate.
Sponsorship – When you register for this event, Enthuse.com will automatically create your donation page to help kickstart your fundraising. Once you begin raising sponsorship, you will also receive your very own St Clare branded t-shirt.

Book your Firewalk experience today

This event is kindly sponsored by Chas Berger.

For more information on taking part in this scorcher of an event, please contact our Events Relationship Fundraiser, Rosie Brewer by calling 01279 773750 or emailing rosie.brewer@stclarehospice.org.uk.

St Clare Masterclass: Skin care
2025-10-09 13:00 - 14:00 | via TEAMS
*This Masterclass has been cancelled. We apologise for any inconvenience.*

DNACPR Study Day
2025-09-23 09:00 - 17:00 | St Clare Hospice, St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
This practical study day is taking place on 243rd September 2025 and is relevant for senior clinicians in the local region. It will help to develop their competence and confidence in leading Do Not Attempt Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (DNACPR) discussions.
DNACPR is known to be a challenging topic. The primary aim of this study day is to provide an opportunity to practice these conversations in a safe environment. Clinicians will learn through the process of feedback and self-assessment techniques.
The course may also be used as part of a wider competency training package, ratified by provider organisations. A key objective of this training is to support senior clinicians to formally take on the role of Senior Responsible Clinician in relation to DNACPR which will then enable them to lead on DNACPR discussions and documentation without the need of further verification from a medical colleague.
Key topics
This study day will run over a full working day, with key topics including:

Decisions relating to Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
Review of Mental Capacity Act and DNACPR decisions
Clinical considerations and evidence that underpin DNACPR decisions.
Recording DNACPR decisions

St Clare Hospice nurses and medical consultants will be delivering these sessions in person, at the Hospice. They will be leading the sessions together with the Clinical Lead for End of Life Care at Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust (EPUT) and medical consultants from the Princess Alexandra Hospital NHS Trust (PAH).
The DNACPR Study Day will also include discussions of case studies related to real clinical practice. Each clinician will get the opportunity to lead a DNACPR discussion with support from facilitators and the wider group.
Book now
Admission on to this course is via invitation. For more information, and to apply for acceptance onto the course, email: training@stclarehospice.org.uk

Big Bingo Bash: Epping charity bingo night
2025-09-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Epping Hall, St Johns Road, Epping, CM16 5JU, United Kingdom
We’re sorry to let you know that the St Clare Bingo Night will no longer be going ahead.
If you’ve already booked your ticket, we’ll be in touch shortly with more details.
In the meantime, you can see what other events we have coming up by clicking the button below.

View our upcoming events

Have a question?
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Nancy Hynes (Community Relationship Fundraiser) who will be happy to answer any of your questions.
Email
nancy.hynes@stclarehospice.org.uk
Phone
01279 773750

Art Workshop - September - Autumn Hedgehog
2025-09-19 10:00 - 14:30 | Community Space, St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
Autumn Hedgehog Painting Workshop
Local artist Tracey Ingram is hosting a painting workshop in the Community Space at the Hospice on Friday 19th September 2025 (10am – 2.30pm) and the theme will be ‘Autumn Hedgehog’.
The workshop is open to all, whether you are a complete beginner or someone who simply enjoys relaxing with a paintbrush in hand.
You will be guided step-by-step as you move through the stages of sketching, choosing your own colour palette and painting.

Book your place on the Mountain Landscape Painting Workshop today!
Booking is essential and costs £30 per person, which includes all painting materials. Lunch is not provided, so please bring your own. Tea and coffee will be available.
To book your place, please email: tracey@tracey-ingram-artist.co.uk.

*Please note: Please be advised that photography will be taking place during this charity art workshop for use in St Clare Hospice publicity. If you do not wish to appear in these images, please inform Tracey Ingram so that we can take appropriate steps to ensure that you are not included.*

If you have any questions about the Art Workshops, please get in touch with us by calling 01279 773700 or emailing info@stclarehospice.org.uk

Walking in Memory - Saffron Walden
2025-09-14 10:00 - 14:00 | The Common, The Common, Saffron Walden, Essex
We’re sorry to let you know that Walking in Memory will no longer be going ahead. Sadly, not enough people signed up to make the walk a viable fundraiser for the hospice.
If you’ve already booked your ticket, we’ll be in touch shortly with more details about your options.
Virtual Walking in Memory challenge
If you would still like to take on the route as a virtual challenge, you can follow the map which can be downloaded below.

Virtual Walking in Memory Challenge Map

Our Hospice events
You can also see what other events we have coming up by clicking the button below.

View our upcoming events

Have a question?
Please don’t hesitate to get in touch with Rosie Brewer (Events Relationship Fundraiser) who will be happy to answer any of your questions.
Email
rosie.brewer@stclarehospice.org.uk
Phone
01279 773750

St Clare Masterclass: GI symptoms in palliative care patients
2025-09-11 13:00 - 14:00 | via TEAMS
Join St Clare specialty doctor Dr Enam Khan and Clinical Nurse Specialist Irene O’Dell for a free lunchtime lecture on GI symptoms in palliative care patients.
Complete the registration form below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.

Hike Kilimanjaro in aid of St Clare
2025-09-11 - 2025-09-21 | Mount Kilimanjaro, Tanzania, United Republic of
Trek across Tanzania to the summit of Kilimanjaro and support your local hospice
Take on the challenge of a lifetime as you trek Mount Kilimanjaro, meanwhile raising life-changing funds for St Clare.
Kilimanjaro is located in the north-east of Tanzania, on the border with Kenya, and is the highest mountain in Africa.
This trek will take you through the Machame Route to the summit of Kilimanjaro, which is considered the most scenic route on the mountain but also one of the best for acclimatisation, and therefore success of reaching the summit.
As you trek through Tanzania, you’ll find yourself immersed in a stunning variety of flora and fauna, with the north-eastern country arguably one of the best nature and wildlife-watching destinations on the planet.
Subject to the weather conditions, you may also find yourself gifted with picturesque views of Kibo, the main summit cone, for the majority of your trek.
This 7-day trek is known for being tough and is graded as extreme by Global Adventures.
So if you’re looking for a trek that pushes you to your limits and challenges you as an individual this is the one to pick.
View the full itinerary for the trip on the Global Adventures website.

Dates and payment options
This challenge is running from 11th – 21st September 2025.
A £254.15 registration fee is payable at the time of booking. You can then choose one of the two payment options for your Kilimanjaro trip below.
Option A – Raise a minimum sponsorship of £5,700 for St Clare, this will fund your trip. 80% of your minimum sponsorship must be received by St Clare 12 weeks prior to departure. If you have raised the required amount St Clare will then pay the challenge balance, and receive at least 50% of the minimum sponsorship total. The remaining 20% should be sent to your charity no later than 6 weeks following your return after the challenge.
Option B – Pay £2,850 for your trip costs and fundraise for St Clare. Your trip cost balance is payable to Global Adventures 12 weeks prior to departure. Any fundraising undertaken cannot be used for your trip costs.

Book your place now!
We’d love to have you join Team St Clare for this unforgettable opportunity!
Click here to book your place for the Tanzania: Trek Kilimanjaro 2025 trek
Note: Please add St Clare Hospice as the charity you are fundraising for, and when asked for the contact details for the charity add Sarah Piercy – sarah.piercy@stclarehospice.org.uk

For more information on taking part in the Kilimanjaro trek or other challenges, please contact our Challenge Events Relationship Fundraiser, Sarah Piercy on 01279 773750 or email sarah.piercy@stclarehospice.org.uk

Introduction to Namaste Care - August workshop
2025-08-26 13:00 - 16:00 | St Clare Hospice, St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
Taking place on Tuesday 24th August 2025 from 1pm-4pm, this introductory course will be held at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood. It is intended for anyone who supports someone who is living with advanced dementia, across West Essex and East Hertfordshire.
The ‘Introduction to Namaste Care’ workshop aims to train and empower both unpaid carers and paid care staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to local people living with advanced dementia.
What is Namaste Care?
‘Namaste Care’ is an internationally-recognised care programme which teaches you to use simple activities that include sensory stimulation of our five senses (touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste) to help people with dementia connect and engage with others. The word ‘Namaste’ is a Hindi greeting that means to ‘honour the spirit within,’ and is the guiding principle of Namaste Care. Multi-sensory activities can involve music, food and drink and can also include therapeutic touch and massage. These basic principles are simple to learn and easy to put into practice when caring for someone with dementia.
Following on from this introductory course, attendees will be invited to join a Namaste Network Group, where they will be able to share best practice, successes and learning points from putting Namaste care into practice within the caring work environment.

Book your place today
This face-to-face workshop is free to attend, but booking is essential to secure a place.
For information and to book, please call Joanne Morrison, Dementia Support Service Coordinator on 07534 031702 or email dementia@stclarehospice.org.uk

Alzheimer’s Society ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ Accreditation
In January 2024, St Clare Hospice were recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society and awarded ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ accreditation, as a result of our commitment to improving the experience of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Art Workshop - August - A Boat on the Lake
2025-08-15 10:00 - 14:30 | Community Space, St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
A Boat on the Lake Painting Workshop
Local artist Tracey Ingram is hosting a painting workshop in the Community Space at the Hospice on Friday 15th August 2025 (10am – 2.30pm) and the theme will be ‘A Boat on the Lake’.
The workshop is open to all, whether you are a complete beginner or someone who simply enjoys relaxing with a paintbrush in hand.
You will be guided step-by-step as you move through the stages of sketching, choosing your own colour palette and painting.

Book your place on the A Boat on the Lake Painting Workshop today!

Booking is essential and costs £30 per person, which includes all painting materials. Lunch is not provided, so please bring your own. Tea and coffee will be available.
To book your place, please email: tracey@tracey-ingram-artist.co.uk.

*Please note: Please be advised that photography will be taking place during this charity art workshop for use in St Clare Hospice publicity. If you do not wish to appear in these images, please inform Tracey Ingram so that we can take appropriate steps to ensure that you are not included.*

If you have any questions about the Art Workshops, please get in touch with us by calling 01279 773700 or emailing info@stclarehospice.org.uk

Harlow Women's Institute Coffee Morning - in aid of St Clare Hospice
2025-07-19 10:30 - 13:00 | Harlow WI Hall, Harlow WI Hall, Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0AT, United Kingdom
Visit Harlow Women’s Institute Hall to enjoy a spot of tea and cake, all in support of St Clare Hospice
You’re warmly invited to Harlow Women’s Institute’s coffee morning in aid of St Clare Hospice. Whether you’ve experienced the hospice’s care firsthand or simply want to support its incredible work, come along for a morning of community spirit, sweet treats, and a good old chinwag.

Date – Saturday 19th July 2025
Location – Harlow WI Hall, Garden Terrace Road, Old Harlow, Essex, CM17 0AT
Time – 10:30am – 1pm
Entry – £3 (adults) and £1.50 (children), entry includes a piece of cake and unlimited tea, coffee or juice

Every penny goes towards supporting St Clare Hospice so that we can continue to provide support to local families.

For more information on this tea-rrific event or to find out more about supporting St Clare, please get in touch with our Community Fundraiser, Nancy Hynes, on 01279 773750 or email nancy.hynes@stclarehospice.org.uk

St Clare Masterclass: Nutrition at the end of life
2025-07-10 13:00 - 14:00 | via TEAMS
Join St Clare specialty doctor Ros Marvin and Clinical Nurse Specialist Emma Michael for a free lunchtime lecture on nutrition at the end of life.
Complete the registration form below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.

Introduction to Namaste Care - June workshop
2025-06-25 14:00 - 16:00 | Zoom, United Kingdom
Taking place on Wednesday 25th June 2025 from 2pm to 4pm, this introductory course is taking place online via Zoom. It is intended for anyone who supports someone who is living with advanced dementia, across West Essex and East Hertfordshire.
The ‘Introduction to Namaste Care’ workshop aims to train and empower both unpaid carers and paid care staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to local people living with advanced dementia.
What is Namaste Care?
‘Namaste Care’ is an internationally-recognised care programme which teaches you to use simple activities that include sensory stimulation of our five senses (touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste) to help people with dementia connect and engage with others. The word ‘Namaste’ is a Hindi greeting that means to ‘honour the spirit within,’ and is the guiding principle of Namaste Care. Multi-sensory activities can involve music, food and drink and can also include therapeutic touch and massage. These basic principles are simple to learn and easy to put into practice when caring for someone with dementia.
Following on from this introductory course, attendees will be invited to join a Namaste Network Group, where they will be able to share best practice, successes and learning points from putting Namaste care into practice within the caring work environment.

Book your place today
This face-to-face workshop is free to attend, but booking is essential to secure a place.
For information and to book, please call Joanne Morrison, Dementia Support Service Coordinator on 07534 031702 or email dementia@stclarehospice.org.uk

Alzheimer’s Society ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ Accreditation
In January 2024, St Clare Hospice were recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society and awarded ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ accreditation, as a result of our commitment to improving the experience of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Forever Flowers 2025: Remembrance Picnic
2025-06-22 13:00 - 15:00 | St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
Honour the memory of your loved ones at St Clare Hospice’s Forever Flowers Picnic this June
Celebrate the life of someone special by dedicating a beautiful bespoke, handcrafted forget-me-not Forever Flower in memory of the people you have loved and lost.
What is a Forever Flower?
Our limited-edition pink St Clare Forever Flowers offer you the chance to commemorate cherished memories.
For £28, your Forever Flower is yours to treasure – at home, in your garden, or somewhere that holds special meaning to you.
Or, if you prefer, we’d be honoured to include your forget-me-not in our beautiful display of Forever Flowers in the hospice garden, where patients and families can enjoy them.
Every Forever Flower that is purchased this summer will help the hospice continue its caring work. The suggested donation (£28) you make, in exchange for your Forever Flower, will contribute to St Clare Hospice care.
Ensuring that our specialist, dedicated team can continue caring for people who are approaching the end of their life, as well as providing comfort and support for their relatives and friends.
The Forever Flowers Picnic
Once you have made your dedication, you are welcome to join us at our summer Forever Flowers picnic. This heartfelt event will be a show of love and a shared promise to always remember.
Bring your family, friends, and a picnic along to enjoy a meaningful afternoon together. Here you will dine in our field of Forever Flowers and can expect:

Live music
Arts and crafts activities to enjoy
Light refreshments will be available to buy
A variety of stalls featuring unique items
The chance to collect your bespoke forget-me-not from our breathtaking display of Forever Flowers

Make sure not to forget your blanket and chairs!
Dedicate a St Clare Hospice Forever Flower
To dedicate your Forever Flower, click the button below.
Dedicate a Forever Flower

This year’s limited edition pink Forever Flowers have been kindly sponsored by CPL Aromas.

If you have any further questions about the Forever Flowers Picnic, please contact our Individual Giving Fundraiser Hayley Tamplin by calling 01279 773750 or emailing hayley.tamplin@stclarehospice.org.uk

End of Life Care seminar - June
2025-06-18 09:00 - 16:00 | Greenacres Living Memorial Park, Epping, Kiln Road, North Weald, Essex, CM16 6AD, United Kingdom
Join us for this face-to-face training seminar aimed at developing your knowledge and understanding around a variety of elements relating to End of Life and Palliative care, including:

Advance Care Planning
Care of the dying patient
Ethical issues
Managing delirium and terminal agitation
Pain Management
Psychological symptoms
Syringe drivers

The day’s learning events will be delivered by the St Clare Hospice clinical team at GreenAcres Living Memorial Park on the outskirts of Epping, where you will have the chance to interact and ask questions at the end of each presentation.
You can download the provisional agenda here.
A nominal charge of £20 is in place in order to secure your place. All participants will be emailed a certificate on completion of the evaluation. Book your place using the form below.

Book onto the St Clare End of Life Seminar for June 2025

For more information, or for help with booking, please contact Sam Haythorpe in our Education Team by emailing education@stclarehospice.org.uk or calling 01279 773700.

St Clare Masterclass: Palliative care for patients with Parkinson's
2025-06-12 13:00 - 14:00 | via TEAMS
Join St Clare specialty doctor Arjun Kingdon and Clinical Nurse Specialist Samantha Taylor for a free lunchtime lecture on palliative care for people with Parkinson’s Disease.
Please complete the registration for below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.

Harlow Colour Fun Run
2025-06-01 10:00 - 15:00 | Harlow Rugby Club, Latton Park, Howard Way, Harlow, Essex, CM20 3FD, United Kingdom
Race through a rainbow of colour at Harlow’s first-ever Colour Fun Run
Colour Run is a fun, messy and memorable day out with family and friends. Together you will dash your way through our 5k rainbow route with each station you pass leaving you covered in colour!

Date – Sunday 1st June 2025
Time – Registration opens at 10am
Location – Harlow Rugby Club

Register for the Harlow Colour Fun Run
We have been overwhelmed by your support for Harlow’s Colour Fun Run and are thrilled to share that this event is now SOLD OUT!
Thank you all so much for your support. We cannot wait to welcome you on the day for a messy day to remember.
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If we have not answered your question or you would like to get in touch with us about this event, please contact Event Relationship Fundraiser Rosie Brewer by calling 01279 773750 or emailing rosie.brewer@stclarehospice.org.uk

St Clare Masterclass: Neuropathic pain
2025-05-08 13:00 - 14:00 | via TEAMS
Join St Clare consultant Jonathan Riordan and Clinical Nurse Specialist Annette Harman for a free lunchtime lecture on neuropathic pain.
Please complete the registration form below to book your free place on this masterclass session, which will be delivered via Teams.

St Clare Easter Party
2025-04-12 10:00 - 15:00 | St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
Have a fun family day out at the St Clare Easter Party in Essex
Enjoy the outdoors this spring at our first-ever Easter-themed family eggstravaganza! We’ve got lots of exciting activities to ensure you have endless fun including an adorable Easter bunny trail, Easter-themed arts and crafts, a face painting and glitz bar, a delicious bake sale, raffle & more!

Date – Saturday 12th April 2025

Time – 10am – 12pm

Location – St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX

Entry ticket –

Adults and children under 1 – FREE

Children aged 1 and above – £10

What’s included in my ticket?

For £10 entry* per child, your child will:

Enjoy a bunny trail experience

Have fun making a variety of Easter-themed crafts

Take home their own full-sized Easter egg

*With each ticket sold, 100% of the proceeds raised will contribute to funding local Hospice care.

Book your tickets
This cracking event is one not to be missed. Avoid disappointment and grab your tickets while availability lasts!

Frequently asked questions: St Clare Easter Party

Is there parking available at the venue? Yes, the St Clare Hospice car park will be open for you to use free of charge. The hospice has accessible parking spaces located outside of the main hospice building alongside others based outside of the Taylor Centre car park. Although spaces are limited so we encourage car sharing where possible.
Is the event accessible? The Hospice building is fully wheelchair accessible, and assistive and disabled toilets are available. A hearing loop is also provided.

Currently, the hospice does not have a Changing Places toilet.

The outdoor Easter trail is going to be held on uneven grass terrain.

If you have accessibility needs that we can support you with, please get in touch with Nancy Hynes, Community Relationship Fundraiser, by emailing nancy.hynes@stclarehospice.org.uk or calling 01279 773750.

If we have not answered your question or you would like to get in touch with us about this event, please contact Community Relationship Fundraiser Nancy Hynes by calling 01279 773750 or emailing nancy.hynes@stclarehospice.org.uk.
Have a fun family day out at the St Clare Easter Party in Essex
Enjoy the outdoors this spring at our first-ever Easter-themed family eggstravaganza! We’ve got lots of exciting activities to ensure you have endless fun including an adorable Easter bunny trail, Easter-themed arts and crafts, a face painting and glitz bar, a delicious bake sale, raffle & more!

Date – Saturday 12th April 2025

Time – 10am – 12pm

Location – St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood Road, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX

Entry ticket –

Adults and children under 1 – FREE

Children aged 1 and above – £10

What’s included in my ticket?

For £10 entry* per child, your child will:

Enjoy a bunny trail experience

Have fun making a variety of Easter-themed crafts

Take home their own full-sized Easter egg

*With each ticket sold, 100% of the proceeds raised will contribute to funding local Hospice care.

Book your tickets
This cracking event is one not to be missed. Avoid disappointment and grab your tickets while availability lasts!

Frequently asked questions: St Clare Easter Party

Is there parking available at the venue? Yes, the St Clare Hospice car park will be open for you to use free of charge. The hospice has accessible parking spaces located outside of the main hospice building alongside others based outside of the Taylor Centre car park. Although spaces are limited so we encourage car sharing where possible.
Is the event accessible? The Hospice building is fully wheelchair accessible, and assistive and disabled toilets are available. A hearing loop is also provided.

Currently, the hospice does not have a Changing Places toilet.

The outdoor Easter trail is going to be held on uneven grass terrain.

If you have accessibility needs that we can support you with, please get in touch with Nancy Hynes, Community Relationship Fundraiser, by emailing nancy.hynes@stclarehospice.org.uk or calling 01279 773750.

If we have not answered your question or you would like to get in touch with us about this event, please contact Community Relationship Fundraiser Nancy Hynes by calling 01279 773750 or emailing nancy.hynes@stclarehospice.org.uk.

Advance Care Planning/Care for the Dying study afternoon
2025-04-09 13:30 - 17:00 | St Clare Hospice, St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
Increase your confidence, skills and knowledge of caring for people who are actively dying at this face-to-face education workshop led by St Clare Hospice on Wednesday 9th April 2025.
This afternoon study session has been designed to equip regional healthcare professionals to initiate Advance Care Planning (ACP) discussions skillfully and in a timely manner, and to use the most appropriate ACP documentation available to their practice.

The second half will focus on caring for dying patients. The goals of care during the last days and hours of life are to ensure comfort and dignity. But, quite often identifying when patients are at this stage of life can be challenging for healthcare professionals, particularly if they do not have expertise in palliative care.
With this in mind, our study afternoon here at St Clare Hospice will address topics covering:

Initiating ACP discussions
Using key ACP documentation, such as ReSPECT and P(e)ACE templates
Diagnosing dying
Medication consideration in the last days/weeks of life

For more information, or to book your place, email training@stclarehospice.org.uk

Introduction to Namaste Care - April workshop
2025-04-08 13:00 - 16:00 | St Clare Hospice, St Clare Hospice, Hastingwood, Essex, CM17 9JX, United Kingdom
Taking place on Tuesday 8th April 2025 from 1pm-4pm, this introductory course will be held at St Clare Hospice in Hastingwood. It is intended for anyone who supports someone who is living with advanced dementia, across West Essex and East Hertfordshire.
The ‘Introduction to Namaste Care’ workshop aims to train and empower both unpaid carers and paid care staff to deliver high-quality, compassionate care to local people living with advanced dementia.
What is Namaste Care?
‘Namaste Care’ is an internationally-recognised care programme which teaches you to use simple activities that include sensory stimulation of our five senses (touch, hearing, sight, smell and taste) to help people with dementia connect and engage with others. The word ‘Namaste’ is a Hindi greeting that means to ‘honour the spirit within,’ and is the guiding principle of Namaste Care. Multi-sensory activities can involve music, food and drink and can also include therapeutic touch and massage. These basic principles are simple to learn and easy to put into practice when caring for someone with dementia.
Following on from this introductory course, attendees will be invited to join a Namaste Network Group, where they will be able to share best practice, successes and learning points from putting Namaste care into practice within the caring work environment.

Book your place today
This face-to-face workshop is free to attend, but booking is essential to secure a place.
For information and to book, please call Joanne Morrison, Dementia Support Service Coordinator on 07534 031702 or email namastecare@stclarehospice.org.uk

Alzheimer’s Society ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ Accreditation
In January 2024, St Clare Hospice were recognised by the Alzheimer’s Society and awarded ‘Working to Become Dementia Friendly’ accreditation, as a result of our commitment to improving the experience of people living with dementia, their families and carers.

Icy Fun Walk in aid of St Clare Hospice
2025-03-29 09:00 - 13:00 | St Clare Hospice Shop, Takeley, Unit 4 Priors Green Local Centre, Dunmow, CM6 1HE, United Kingdom
Join the team at British Offsite for the Antarctica Fun Walk Challenge! This family-friendly event is perfect for explorers of all ages, offering a warm drink, a tasty hot dog, and a playful penguin hat—all included with your ticket. It’s a fun-filled adventure in aid of St Clare Hospice that you won’t want to miss!

Shaun Weston in a snowy landscape

Shaun Weston, Managing Director at British Offsite, is taking on The Last Degree Challenge in January 2026. Shaun will be skiing 100km to the South Pole, a seven day journey! The journey takes challengers into an extreme environment that will offer a real physical and mental challenge.

Help Shaun reach his fundraising target of £100,000 by taking on your own challenge of walking 8 miles this March, starting at the St Clare Hospice Takeley shop.
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