This Christmas, support your local high street charity shop and make a difference to the lives of people in Derwentside. There are many reasons for supporting your local hospice charity shop, apart from the difference that every single purchase makes to your community, it could also help you and your family at an expensive time … Continued
This summer, staff and volunteers at Willow Burn are delighted to announce that stage 1 of the new community garden is completed with thanks to funders: Banks Community Fund, the Stanley Smith Horticultural Fund and the players of the People’s Postcode Lottery. The garden and hospice offers mesmerising views of the Derwent Valley’s natural … Continued
The Helen McArdle Wing was officially opened on Friday 28 June by Sue Snowdon, Lord-Lieutenant of County Durham, at a ceremony attended by Mrs McArdle. Each of the six new en-suite bedrooms are equipped for all needs, as well as being designed to ensure rest and relaxation. Rooms have their own private balcony and patients have … Continued
This Volunteers’ Week we would like to invite the Willow Burn Hospice volunteers to join Judy for a coffee and cake to celebrate the difference you make to the people of Derwentside. This is also a great opportunity for prospective volunteers to pop into the Hospice to find out more about the opportunities to get … Continued
Do you care for someone or know someone who does? Are you looking for somewhere to go together? Willow Burn Hospice is opening a Social Drop-In Group so that you can get together and meet others. You are invited to drop-in to the Sir Tom Cowie Centre and Willows Cafe (located at Willow Burn) between 1.30pm … Continued
Willow Burn Hospice has searched the North East for couples who are recently engaged and are proud to announce that they have shortlisted their lucky couples who have now started fundraising to win their own Happily Ever After! The couples sent in their stories about how they got together and what this fantastic prize would … Continued