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SUMMARY:Santa’s Grotto at Harlow Garden Centre
DESCRIPTION:A magical Christmas experience awaits you at St Clare Hospice’s Santa’s Grotto in Harlow Garden Centre\nWe’re currently working hard with Santa\, his elves and Harlow Garden Centre to create a memorable Christmas experience for you and your family.  \nKeep an eye out on our social media to hear when Santa will be visiting Harlow Garden Centre – all in support of St Clare. \n\nWhat to Expect\nGet ready for a truly magical experience as St Clare Hospice teams up with Harlow Garden Centre to bring you a festive treat the whole family will love! \nWe can’t wait to welcome you this Christmas for a heartwarming festive adventure. Step into Santa’s cosy grotto\, meet the man himself\, receive a mystery present\, and help gather food for Rudolph ready for Christmas Eve. \nThis is more than just a festive family outing – it’s a chance to make lasting memories while supporting your local hospice. All proceeds go directly to St Clare Hospice.  \nMeaning your visit to Santa’s Grotto will not only make a magical memory for your family\, but will also St Clare Hospice continue to support local families making the most of every moment together this Christmas. \nBook tickets now! \n\nGeneral admission\nSEND sessions\n\n  \n \nOur Santa’s Grotto is organised in partnership with Harlow Garden Centre. \n\nIf you have a question about our Santa’s Grotto experience this Christmas\, please get in touch with our friendly Fundraising team by emailing grotto@stclarehospice.org.uk or calling 01279 773750.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/santas-grotto/
LOCATION:Harlow Garden Centre\, Canes Lane\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9LD\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas Events
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261102
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261223
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SUMMARY:Christmas Charity Raffle
DESCRIPTION:Take part in a little festive fun with big impact by entering St Clare Hospice’s charity Christmas raffle\n\nWhether you’re dreaming of an extra-special Christmas treat\, looking for the perfect stocking filler\, or simply want to support your local hospice\, St Clare Hospice’s annual Christmas charity raffle is a wonderful way to get involved this festive season. \nNot only could you win some wonderful prizes\, but every ticket sold will help us continue providing expert care\, comfort and support to local people and their loved ones throughout the festive season and beyond. \n\n£2 per raffle ticket\nDraw open from Mon 2 Nov 2026\, 00:00 (BST) – Tue 22 Dec 2026\, 23:59 (BST)\nRaffle will be drawn on Wed 23 Dec 2026 at 10am\, with winners notified on the same day.\nPlayers must be aged 18 and over\, terms and conditions apply.\n\n\n\n\n\nEnter today for your chance to win* and make a difference this Christmas. \n\n\n\n*Terms and conditions apply\, click here to learn more. \nEnter Now\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease note that this webpage is intended for people above the age of 18 years only. For more information\, support and advice on gambling\, please visit Be Gamble Aware by clicking the button below. \n\nVisit Be Gamble Aware \n\nTerms and Conditions\n\n\n\nFull raffle terms and conditions\, including draw details\, eligibility\, and prize information\, can be found on this page. Players must be at least 18 years old and a resident of the UK to enter. \n\n\n\n\nBy entering the St Clare Hospice Christmas Raffle you are confirming that you meet the eligibility requirements and are able to claim any prize won.\n\n\n\nAll prizes are non-transferable\, non-exchangeable\, and no cash alternative is available.\n\n\n\nTickets must be purchased by 23:59 (BST) on Tuesday 22 December to be included in the draw.\n\n\n\nWinners will be selected at random\, with prizes drawn in order from first prize to last.\n\n\n\nIf a winner cannot be contacted\, or if a prize remains unclaimed for 4 weeks\, a new winner will be drawn.\n\n\n\nSt Clare Hospice accepts no responsibility for lost\, delayed\, incomplete\, illegible or unsuccessful entries due to technical issues or circumstances beyond its reasonable control.\n\n\n\nShould circumstances arise that make the raffle impossible to conduct\, St Clare Hospice reserves the right to cancel\, amend\, suspend or terminate the raffle where necessary.\n\n\n\nPrizes must be collected from St Clare Hospice. Any costs associated with collecting a prize are the responsibility of the winner unless otherwise agreed.\n\n\n\n\nThis raffle is promoted by St Clare Hospice under its Small Society Lottery Registration with Epping Forest District Council. By purchasing a ticket\, you confirm that you have read and accepted these Terms & Conditions. \n\nGet in touch\nHave a question we haven’t answered? Get in touch with Nancy\, our Community Relationship Fundraiser – \n\n\n\n\n\nEmail – nancy.hynes@stclarehospice.org.uk\nCall – 01279 773738\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n \n\n \n \n \n \n\n \n\n \nPromoter: Saint Clare Hospice Care Trust\, Hastingwood Road\, Harlow\, CM17 9JX. LN000006946 registered in England under Company Number 2951374.  \n£2 per ticket. All profits go to St Clare Hospice. Must be 18 or over to play. Full Terms and Conditions apply. 
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/christmas-charity-raffle/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261201T160000
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SUMMARY:Advanced Communication Skills Training - November
DESCRIPTION:Advanced Communication Skills Training for experienced clinicians\nLed by Dr Ros Marvin\, Consultant in Palliative Medicine | Tier 3 Advanced Level  \nSt Clare Hospice offers a comprehensive Advanced Communication Skills Training course designed for experienced clinicians across all healthcare settings. This two-day\, advanced programme blends theory\, reflection and live experiential learning to help experienced professionals communicate confidently and compassionately in the most complex clinical situations. \nCourse fee: £450 \nBook now \n\nWhy choose this Tier 3 training?\nSenior and/or experienced clinicians often face conversations involving uncertainty\, emotion\, conflict\, decision-making and risk. This Tier 3 Advanced Communication Skills Training provides a safe\, structured and expertly facilitated environment to strengthen the ability to manage complex\, sensitive and high-stakes conversations with patients\, families and colleagues. \nThe training is led by experienced senior clinicians from St Clare Hospice’s specialist team: \n\nDr Ros Marvin – Consultant in Palliative Medicine\nDr Helen Saxena – Specialist Doctor\n\nSupported by: \n\nCaroline Hockett – Head of Nursing for Specialist Palliative Care\, Princess Alexandra Hospital\n\nTheir extensive clinical expertise across diverse\, complex healthcare scenarios ensures that the training is grounded in real-world scenarios\, best practice guidance and the nuanced communication challenges senior clinicians face daily. \nUnlike standard communication courses\, this training includes live role plays with professional actors\, giving participants the rare opportunity to practice complex conversations in a safe\, supported setting. \nDownload the course agenda here. \n\nHow to book your place on St Clare’s Advanced Communication Skills Training\nIf you would like to pay by invoice\, please email us at education@stclarehospice.org.uk with your full contact details (name\, organisation\, address and telephone number). Your place will be reserved once we receive your email. \nAlternatively\, you can secure your place today by completing the online form below and making payment online. \n\n\n \n\n\nWho is this course for?\nThis advanced training is designed for senior clinicians of any specialty who regularly manage complex interactions and want to strengthen their advanced communication skills\, including: \n\nDoctors of all grades\nRegistered nurses\nAdvanced clinical practitioners\nAllied health professionals\nTeam leaders and clinical managers\n\nWhether you work in acute care\, community services\, mental health\, primary care\, long-term conditions\, urgent care or any specialist field\, this course will help you navigate high-complexity conversations with greater clarity\, confidence and compassion. \nAs a Tier 3 course\, it is most suitable for clinicians with previous communication training or substantial experience who regularly engage in challenging discussions involving prognosis\, uncertainty\, conflict\, distress and shared decision-making and who wish to build advanced capability. \n\nAbout the course\nDuration: Two full days \nFormat: Onsite session at St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood \nTime: 8.30am to 4.30pm each day (tea\, coffee and lunch will be provided. Please let us know of any dietary requirements when booking) \nCourse fee: £450 \nThis two-day advanced course combines insight\, reflection and immersive practice with professional actors to build confidence and skill in handling the conversations that matter most. Participants work on real-life scenarios drawn from their own experiences\, making the learning practical\, personal and immediately relevant. Each attendee will be invited to attend a one-to-one pre-course session with a facilitator and complete a pre-course workbook ahead of the training\, ensuring a highly focused and impactful learning experience. \nFor more information about the Advanced Communication Skills Training course\, and to download the agenda\, click here. \nCancellation & Refund Policy \n\nIf you cancel more than four weeks before the event\, you will receive a 75% refund (a 25% cancellation fee applies).\nIf you cancel within four weeks of the event\, no refund will be given.\nYou may transfer your place to another person at no extra cost\, as long as this is arranged at least four weeks before the event.\n\n\nWhat makes this training valuable?\nSenior clinicians frequently face situations that require skill\, sensitivity and confidence – from discussing complex treatment decisions to supporting distressed families and addressing uncertainty. \nThis course equips professionals to: \n\nCommunicate with clarity\, empathy and authority\nNavigate emotionally charged or high-stakes conversations\nHandle conflict or differing expectations with confidence\nSupport patients and families through difficult decision-making\nStrengthen therapeutic relationships and reduce miscommunication\n\n\nBenefits for senior clinicians\nAttending this advanced training provides significant professional and personal benefits\, including: \n\nGreater confidence in managing complex and challenging conversations\nImproved patient\, family and team communication outcomes\nEnhanced emotional resilience and reflective practice\nPractical\, transferable skills applicable to any clinical setting\nA stronger foundation for leadership roles in palliative and end-of-life care\nExpert feedback from highly experienced palliative care clinicians\n\n\nFor further information about this course\, please contact our Education Team by emailing them at education@stclarehospice.org.uk.
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/advanced-communication-skills-training-november/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Education and Training
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261203T200000
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SUMMARY:Light up a Life: Dunmow
DESCRIPTION:Remember someone special at Old Park Meadow\, Dunmow this December\nWe would like to invite you\, your family and friends to join us at this year’s Light up a Life service hosted by Old Park Meadow and St Mary’s Church in Dunmow. \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 – Thursday 3 December 2026\nTime – 7pm\nLocation – Old Park Meadow Natural Burial Ground\, Coppice Lane\, North End\, Dunmow\, CM6 3PL\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 Dunmow\, 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
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/lual-dunmow/
LOCATION:Old Park Meadow\, Coppice Lane\, North End\, Dunmow\, Essex\, CM6 3PL\, 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:20261203T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261203T223000
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SUMMARY:Gordon's Fun Quiz
DESCRIPTION:Put Your Knowledge to the Test and Support St Clare Hospice!\n\nGather your friends\, family\, colleagues or quiz team and join us for Gordon’s Fun Quiz\, an entertaining evening of trivia\, laughs and friendly competition\, all while raising vital funds for St Clare Hospice. \nWhether you’re a trivia expert or just along for the fun\, everyone is welcome. Enjoy a great night out and help make a difference to local people facing life-limiting illness and bereavement. \n\nEvent Details\n📅 Date: Thursday 3rd December \n\n🕢 Time: Doors open at 7:30pm. Quiz starts at 8pm. \n\n📍Venue: Burnt Mill Snooker Club\, CM20 2DQ \n\n💷 Entry Fee: £5 per person \n\nTeams of up to eight people are welcome\, making it the perfect opportunity to bring together friends\, family or colleagues for a night of fun. A licensed bar will be available throughout the evening\, and there will also be a raffle with fantastic prizes\, giving you even more chances to support St Clare Hospice while enjoying the event.\n\n\n\nBook Your Place\nTo find out more or reserve your spot\, please contact: \n📞 Gordon on 07592 145997
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/gordons-fun-quiz/
LOCATION:Burnt Mill Snooker Club\, Edinburgh Way\, Harlow\, CM20 2DQ\, United Kingdom
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261204T193000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261204T220000
DTSTAMP:20261001T094413Z
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SUMMARY:St Clare Christmas Quiz 2026
DESCRIPTION:Put your knowledge to the test at the St Clare Hospice Christmas Quiz this December!\nGather your friends\, family\, or colleagues for an evening of festive fun\, trivia\, and friendly competition – all in support of St Clare Hospice. \n\nDate – Friday 4th December 2026\nTime – 7.30pm – 10pm (doors open at 7pm)\nLocation – Harlow Cricket Club\, CM17 0DJ\nPrice – £65 for a team of up to 8 people\n\nDoors 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. \nEnjoy 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. \nEvery 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. \nSpaces are limited\, so secure your team’s spot today – may the best team win! \nRegister your team below\n\n\n \n\n\nFor more information\, please get in touch with Nancy Hynes (Community Relationship Fundraiser) by calling 01279 773750 or emailing nancy.hynes@stclarehospice.org.uk
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/christmas-quiz/
LOCATION:Harlow Cricket Club\, Chippingfield\, Harlow\, CM17 0DJ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Nancy Hynes":MAILTO:nancy.hynes@stclarehospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261205T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261205T173000
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SUMMARY:Light up a Life: Stansted Mountfitchet
DESCRIPTION:Remember someone special at Stansted Memorial Gardens\, Stansted Mountfitchet this December\nWe would like to invite you\, your family and friends to join us at this year’s Light up a Life service in Stansted Mountfitchet – hosted by Stansted Mountfitchet Parish Council and St John’s 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 – 4.30pm\nTime – Saturday 5 December 2026\nLocation – Stansted Memorial Gardens\, Chapel Hill\, Stansted Mountfitchet\, Essex\, CM24 8AQ then refreshments to follow at St John’s Church\, St John’s Rd\, Stansted Mountfitchet\, Stansted\, CM24 8JP\n\nThis year’s service will take place outdoors in the Memorial Gardens on Chapel Hill before guests are invited to enjoy refreshments at St John’s Church Hall. \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 Stansted Mountfitchet\, please just arrive on the day at the time listed.  \nWhilst 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-stansted/
LOCATION:Stansted Memorial Gardens\, Stansted Memorial Gardens\, Stansted Mountfitchet\, Stansted\, Essex\, CM24 8JP
CATEGORIES:Bereavement events,Christmas Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Light up a Life team":MAILTO:light@stclarehospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261208T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261208T200000
DTSTAMP:20261008T170242Z
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SUMMARY:Light up a Life: Saffron Walden
DESCRIPTION:Remember someone special at the United Reform Church in Saffron Walden 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 Saffron Walden – hosted by Saffron Walden United Reform Church and Peasgood and Skeates. \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 8 December 2026\nTime – 7pm\nLocation – Saffron Walden United Reform Church\, Abbey Lane\, Saffron Walden\, Essex CB10 1AG\nParking – Head to the Swan Meadow Car Park\, 11 Park Ln\, Saffron Walden CB10 1DA\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 Saffron Walden\, please just arrive on the day at the time listed.  \nWhilst 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.  \nIf 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-saffron-walden/
LOCATION:Saffron Walden United Reform Church\, Saffron Walden United Reform Church\, Abbey Lane\, Saffron Walden\, Essex\, CB10 1AG
CATEGORIES:Our big events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261210T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261210T200000
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SUMMARY:Light up a Life: 10th December at St Clare Hospice
DESCRIPTION:Remember someone special this December at St Clare Hospice\n\nWe would like to invite you\, your family and friends to join us at this year’s Light up a Life Thursday 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 – Thursday 10 December\nTime – 7pm\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. \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 \n\n 
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/lual-n1/
LOCATION:St Clare Hospice\, St Clare Hospice\, Hastingwood\, Essex\, CM17 9JX\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Christmas Events,Our big events
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261210T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261210T200000
DTSTAMP:20261008T122230Z
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SUMMARY:Light up a Life: Waltham Abbey
DESCRIPTION:Remember someone special at Waltham Abbey Church this December\nWe would like to invite you\, your family and friends to join us at this year’s Light up a Life service hosted by Waltham Abbey Church in Waltham Abbey. \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 – Thursday 10 December 2026\nTime – 7pm\nLocation – 2 Highbridge St\, Waltham Abbey\, EN9 1DG\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 Waltham Abbey\, 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
URL:https://stclarehospice.org.uk/event/lual-waltham-abbey/
LOCATION:Waltham Abbey Church\, 2 Highbridge St\, Waltham Abbey\, Essex\, EN9 1DG\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Bereavement events,Christmas Events
ORGANIZER;CN="Light up a Life team":MAILTO:light@stclarehospice.org.uk
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261212T170000
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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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ORGANIZER;CN="Light up a Life team":MAILTO:light@stclarehospice.org.uk
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20261213T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20261213T170000
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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
DTSTAMP:20261014T141521Z
CREATED:20261008T121120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261014T141521Z
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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
DTSTAMP:20261006T111201Z
CREATED:20221028T084755Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20261006T111201Z
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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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