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Changes to our retail shops: Fairfield and Threads
Aug 17, 2026
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11-year-old cycles 32 miles and raises £5k as thank you for Nannie’s care
Aug 10, 2026
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Every moment matters: Our campaign to help fund life-changing Rehab & Wellbeing services
Jul 14, 2026
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A tribute to Jamie Sinclair
Jun 11, 2026
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Kerry’s Annual Charity Bike Ride combines community spirit and tribute to beloved friend
Jun 10, 2026
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Here for every moment: Our year in review (2025/6)
Jun 05, 2026
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Looking forward - with Carla Pilsworth, Income & Strategy Director
Jun 05, 2026
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Meet Kent, 'buddy' to our new Neuro Support Group members
Jun 05, 2026
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The power of giving: Skills, support and compassion in action
Jun 05, 2026
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Your support in action: Our amazing fundraisers
Jun 05, 2026
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BBC Star Natalie Cassidy visits hospice to shine a light on compassionate care
May 25, 2026
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"Thank you for standing with us" - moving forward from the Crisis Appeal
May 07, 2026
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Hospices unite in Westminster to call for urgent funding reform
Apr 15, 2026
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Dedicate a wildflower in our garden in memory of your loved one
Mar 30, 2026
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Sheena and Joseph tie the knot on our Inpatient Unit
Mar 27, 2026
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Local man donates half of hospice lottery winnings back to support patient care
Mar 04, 2026
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Difficult service changes announced to protect core end-of-life care
Jan 15, 2026
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Christmas Treecycling scheme returning in January
Dec 04, 2025
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Help our Community team meet demand this winter: donations doubled 2nd-9th Dec
Dec 02, 2025
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ITV News return to Garden House to discuss funding pressures
Nov 24, 2025
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Festive tractor convoy to shine bright for Hospice in fifth year anniversary parade
Nov 14, 2025
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An important update from Garden House CEO, Lisa Hunt
Nov 07, 2025
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Garden House announces formal consultation amid escalating national hospice funding crisis
Nov 07, 2025
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Open House - Winter 2025
Oct 31, 2025
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A sustainable Christmas: shop, donate & volunteer this festive season
Oct 31, 2025
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What's on this Christmas: fantastic festive fundraisers
Oct 31, 2025
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Changes to our Board of Trustees: thank you & farewell to Steve Mellish
Oct 31, 2025
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The gift that keeps on giving: regular donations can help secure our future
Oct 31, 2025
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"An unexpected friendship" - hospice service is transforming lives
Oct 30, 2025
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Dedicate a light in memory of a loved one at our annual festival of remembrance
Oct 13, 2025
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ITV News feature: How rising costs are impacting end-of-life care
Oct 02, 2025
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BBC News feature: "Hospice facing £1m shortfall in 'critical situation'"
Sep 29, 2025
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BBC Three Counties Radio feature - Babs Michel interviews Lisa Hunt
Sep 23, 2025
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Garden House Hospice Care issues important update
Sep 23, 2025
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Volunteer organising Motorcycle Ride Out in aid of Hospice
Aug 15, 2025
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Hospice expands trading services to boost charitable income
Aug 14, 2025
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Light up the night in Letchworth at this year's Sunset Starlight Walk
Aug 11, 2025
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Internal clinical training extended to external healthcare providers
Jul 24, 2025
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More local families like June’s need your help: our Summer Appeal launch
Jun 27, 2025
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Introducing our 10-year strategy
Jun 27, 2025
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Open House - Summer 2025
Jun 27, 2025
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Our services in numbers
Jun 27, 2025
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Understanding our funding & ways to support us
Jun 27, 2025
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Patient with MND commends support from Garden House
Jun 21, 2025
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‘Caring About Equality’ this Carers Week
Jun 12, 2025
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Changing the way we trade to protect the future of our Hospice
May 01, 2025
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Spring into action: high-quality donations needed!
Apr 14, 2025
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'Another successful Muddy Mayhem' fetches in over £25,000
Apr 04, 2025
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Strictly-themed fundraiser brings in thousands for Hospice
Apr 02, 2025
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Stort Valley Healthcare appointed as lead provider in new care home pilot
Apr 01, 2025
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Transformation of our Hitchin store celebrated with official reopening
Mar 28, 2025
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Fairfield is the second of our stores to be refitted
Feb 27, 2025
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Our Baldock shop has reopened as we change the face of preloved fashion
Feb 13, 2025
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Get muddy for the Hospice at our annual Muddy Mayhem event!
Feb 11, 2025
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Award-winning festive tractor parade raises £37,000
Jan 29, 2025
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The tractors are coming! The Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour returns
Dec 18, 2024
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Open House - Winter 2024
Nov 25, 2024
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Your legacy will shine on: The importance of gifts in wills
Nov 25, 2024
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The power of second-hand shopping: A sustainable choice
Nov 25, 2024
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Festive fundraisers: What's on this winter
Nov 25, 2024
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Our Next Chapter: 10 year strategy plans
Nov 25, 2024
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Local solicitors support hospice's Make a Will scheme
Oct 14, 2024
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Celebrate our shops with us this Hospice Care Week
Oct 10, 2024
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Remember the people you love and miss at Lights of Life
Oct 07, 2024
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Kathryn's 30 year journey at Garden House Hospice Care
Sep 27, 2024
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"Maybe there is some purpose to life in the end" - Roger's experience with us
Sep 25, 2024
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Sunset Starlight Walk raises a whopping £42,000
Sep 12, 2024
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Our Stevenage Oval shop has been nominated for an award and needs your votes!
Sep 10, 2024
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11th Wellbeing Hub launched in Knebworth
Aug 22, 2024
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Charity bike ride raises £13k in its 20th year
Aug 19, 2024
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Compassionate Neighbours awarded for its impact on health and wellbeing
Aug 02, 2024
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Sunset Starlight Walk returns for fifteenth year
Jul 18, 2024
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We won a National Award for Team of the Year!
Jul 11, 2024
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Local business owner gives thanks to our Hospice heroes
May 20, 2024
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We are finalists for a National Team Award!
May 15, 2024
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The importance of Dying Matters Awareness Week - Dr Sarah Bell
May 09, 2024
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The way we talk about Dying Matters
May 07, 2024
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For A Few Dollars More Tour
Apr 23, 2024
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Open House - Spring 2024
Apr 22, 2024
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Frailty Service highlights, three months in
Apr 22, 2024
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The Frailty Service in numbers so far
Apr 22, 2024
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'You gave him his life back again' - Anuraja's story
Apr 22, 2024
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On the road again! - Richard and Barbara's story
Apr 22, 2024
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Introducing Lady Dixon, a Founder of the Frailty Service
Apr 22, 2024
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More than just a charity shop - about our Trading operation
Apr 22, 2024
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This is just the beginning of Our New Chapter
Apr 22, 2024
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Give people their lives back with a regular gift
Apr 22, 2024
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Weekend volunteers needed at Hospice shops
Apr 17, 2024
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Parliament debate on motion of hospice funding
Apr 15, 2024
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Stevenage FC to dedicate upcoming match to Hospice
Apr 10, 2024
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Muddy Mayhem raises more than £31,000 for Hospice care
Mar 28, 2024
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Cousins running Mini Mudder raise £2,500 in memory of auntie
Mar 27, 2024
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11-year-olds to take on Snowdon in memory of granny
Mar 19, 2024
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National Careers Week: Meet our apprentice Amelie
Mar 07, 2024
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Compassionate Neighbours service celebrates milestone achievement
Mar 05, 2024
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From Charlie Chicks volunteer to ‘Frailty Service’ patient
Feb 19, 2024
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Hospice expands Healthy Memory Café to support with dementia
Jan 26, 2024
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Christmas Treecycling scheme raises over £20,000
Jan 15, 2024
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Why is today 'Blue Monday'?
Jan 15, 2024
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Why I volunteer... it's not why you'd expect
Jan 11, 2024
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Stevenage FC Hospice visit aired on BBC
Dec 21, 2023
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Thousands take to the streets to support Farmers on Christmas Lights Tour
Dec 20, 2023
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'The Depot' opens for donations in Letchworth
Dec 01, 2023
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Paying tribute to Jenny Lupton
Dec 01, 2023
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"It's more than just a shirt - it's life changing support for families in Stevenage"
Nov 23, 2023
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Open House - Winter 2023
Nov 20, 2023
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Hospice launches new frailty service to ease pressure on NHS this winter
Nov 20, 2023
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Hospice partners with award-winning keepsakes business
Nov 02, 2023
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Charity shop to close its doors in Stevenage
Oct 25, 2023
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Tick the box - make your donations go further with Gift Aid
Oct 05, 2023
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"Precious friendship" brings new lease of life to centenarian
Sep 29, 2023
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Stevenage FC announces hospice as Official Charity Partner
Sep 14, 2023
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Kerry's Annual Charity Bike Ride raises a further £9.5k
Sep 13, 2023
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Make a Will for ‘Remember A Charity Week’
Sep 11, 2023
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Hospice wins countywide hand hygiene competition
Aug 23, 2023
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Threads opens on Hitchin High Street
Jul 25, 2023
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National 3 Peaks adventurers raise £18k
Jul 20, 2023
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New 'life changing' wellbeing hub in Letchworth
Jul 04, 2023
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Hospice physio shaves head to raise vital funds
Jun 27, 2023
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Open House - June 2023
Jun 15, 2023
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Stunning piece of jewellery raises £7k
Jun 13, 2023
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DofE volunteer supports hospice in mother's memory
Jun 06, 2023
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Charlie Chicks raises more than £18,000
May 25, 2023
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Breaking down barriers during Dementia Action Week
May 16, 2023
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6-year-old raises over £4,400 in memory of nanny
Apr 24, 2023
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Compassionate Neighbours turns five
Apr 22, 2023
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Hospice celebrates achievements of former trustee
Apr 20, 2023
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Muddy Mayhem raises more than £20,000
Mar 30, 2023
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Charlie Chicks spread wings for hospice care
Mar 07, 2023
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A family of fundraisers
Feb 16, 2023
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Open House - Spring 2023
Feb 15, 2023
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A day in the life of a Marketing & Communications Apprentice
Feb 09, 2023
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Sixth annual Christmas Treecycling service a huge success
Jan 10, 2023
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The Big Give raises £70k in 24 hours
Dec 08, 2022
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Hikers scale new heights for local hospice care
Oct 31, 2022
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New Chief Executive appointed
Oct 25, 2022
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