Leigh on Sea News - havens-hospice

Southend Half Marathon returns this summer

Southend’s premier running event - which raises thousands of pounds for Havens Hospices - is set to return to the seafront this summer.

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Tree-Cycling Collection raises £9.5K to support Havens Hospices

Havens Hospices has been turning trees into care after collecting more than 900 real Christmas trees from doorsteps across south Essex to help raise vital funds for the charity.

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Charity Tree-Cycling collection service returns to more locations in support of Havens Hospices

The collection service will pick up real Christmas trees from households in return ‘fir’ a donation of a minimum of £7 on Friday 5th, Saturday 6th and Sunday 7th January 2024.

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Tickets to bid farewell to Leigh-on-sea Herd on sale now

Tickets are on sale for our Herd In The City Farewell Weekend which will see all the elephants in one place before they are auctioned off to raise funds for Havens Hospices.

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Local groups raise money for Herd In The City

Herd In The City, a public art trail created by Havens Hospices and Wild in Art, will see over 45 large elephant sculptures and 70 baby elephants placed around the streets of Southend-on-Sea, Shoeburyness and Leigh-on-Sea from Friday 14th July to Monday 4th September.

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Local schools and groups around Leigh-on-sea inspired for art trail

Havens Hospices, held an inspiring event for the schools and groups taking part in the upcoming Herd In The City art trail.

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‘Rock ‘n’ Glow’ makes a guest appearance

‘Rock ‘n’ Glow’ from Herd In The City has marched on over to Southend-on-Sea’s iconic pier to make a guest appearance at LuminoCity.

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Essex Artist Paul Karslake’s Lasting Legacy Unveiled at its Hospice Home

The last sculpture created by a renowned local artist before he died has been given its permanent home as a legacy of his charity work.

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Rock ‘n’ Glow elephant revealed for art trail

Essex artist, Neil Fendell, has revealed his completed elephant for next year’s spectacular summer art trail – Rock ‘n’ Glow.

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Light Up a Life in memory of your loved ones this Christmas

‘Light Up a Life’ by Havens Hospices gives people the opportunity to dedicate a light on the hospices’ Christmas trees in memory of someone close to them.

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Hospice Memory Walk Honours Loved Ones

Southend was awash with walkers at the weekend as hundreds of people trekked miles in memory of loved ones

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Children’s bereavement group talk about the ‘elephant in the room’

A local children’s bereavement support group have been using an upcoming charity sculpture trail to explore their emotions whilst creating a public piece of art.

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Mini-herd set to be elephant-astic

Havens Hospices is inviting local schools, youth groups and community projects to join in the ‘ton of fun’ and decorate a baby elephant

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New Art Trail Announced for City of Southend on Sea

An art trail that leaves an impression has been officially announced for summer 2023 in Southend on Sea.

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Careers ‘Making every day count’ at local hospice charity

Havens Hospices is holding a Careers Open Day on Wednesday 13th July 2022 for those looking for a rewarding career.

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Seaside Run Raises Thousands for Local Hospice Care

A flagship sporting event for Southend has attracted more than 1,500 runners to the seaside, raising vital funds for local hospice care.

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Revamped local charity shop launch

A local charity is celebrating its new boutique’s ‘Official Launch’ in style thanks to the local fans of sustainable fashion.

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Get sustainably stylish for less with Re:loved by Havens Hospices

A local charity is offering a 20% discount on purchases from its brand new Leigh Road boutique to celebrate its ‘Official Launch’ weekend in March.

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