Ashgate Hospice
@ashgatehospice.bsky.social
Providing specialist palliative care to patients with a life-limiting illness and the people important to them across North Derbyshire 💜
Reg Charity No. 700636
https://linktr.ee/AshgateHospice
Reg Charity No. 700636
https://linktr.ee/AshgateHospice
Today is International #SafePlacesToWorkDay and we thought, what better time to tell you what it's like to work at Ashgate!
Did you know that over half of our employees are aged 50 and over?
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Did you know that over half of our employees are aged 50 and over?
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July 27, 2025 at 8:58 AM
Today is International #SafePlacesToWorkDay and we thought, what better time to tell you what it's like to work at Ashgate!
Did you know that over half of our employees are aged 50 and over?
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Did you know that over half of our employees are aged 50 and over?
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What has grief taught you that you wish you knew before? 💭
We invite you to fill in the blank, share a helpful quote, or write a piece of advice.
Your words could help someone feel less alone with their grief. Let's support our community together. 💜
#GriefJourney #WhatGriefTaughtMe
We invite you to fill in the blank, share a helpful quote, or write a piece of advice.
Your words could help someone feel less alone with their grief. Let's support our community together. 💜
#GriefJourney #WhatGriefTaughtMe
July 24, 2025 at 6:10 PM
What has grief taught you that you wish you knew before? 💭
We invite you to fill in the blank, share a helpful quote, or write a piece of advice.
Your words could help someone feel less alone with their grief. Let's support our community together. 💜
#GriefJourney #WhatGriefTaughtMe
We invite you to fill in the blank, share a helpful quote, or write a piece of advice.
Your words could help someone feel less alone with their grief. Let's support our community together. 💜
#GriefJourney #WhatGriefTaughtMe
When Ian was told his cancer was untreatable, his one wish was to spend his last days at home, with the family he loved. A wish made possible by our team. 💜
His daughter, Mikala, shares what this meant to their family.
Read their story of love and honouring final wishes: tinyurl.com/bdd5vydj
His daughter, Mikala, shares what this meant to their family.
Read their story of love and honouring final wishes: tinyurl.com/bdd5vydj
July 23, 2025 at 9:26 AM
When Ian was told his cancer was untreatable, his one wish was to spend his last days at home, with the family he loved. A wish made possible by our team. 💜
His daughter, Mikala, shares what this meant to their family.
Read their story of love and honouring final wishes: tinyurl.com/bdd5vydj
His daughter, Mikala, shares what this meant to their family.
Read their story of love and honouring final wishes: tinyurl.com/bdd5vydj
We will receive a share of the Government’s newly released £75 million capital funding for hospices in England.
While we are grateful for this funding, it is important to be clear that it cannot be used for care, staff, or day-to-day services.
Read our full statement: tinyurl.com/yn2xa8h8
While we are grateful for this funding, it is important to be clear that it cannot be used for care, staff, or day-to-day services.
Read our full statement: tinyurl.com/yn2xa8h8
July 21, 2025 at 7:44 AM
We will receive a share of the Government’s newly released £75 million capital funding for hospices in England.
While we are grateful for this funding, it is important to be clear that it cannot be used for care, staff, or day-to-day services.
Read our full statement: tinyurl.com/yn2xa8h8
While we are grateful for this funding, it is important to be clear that it cannot be used for care, staff, or day-to-day services.
Read our full statement: tinyurl.com/yn2xa8h8
Can you believe it's been one week since we sparkled across Chesterfield together at our tenth-anniversary #SparkleNightWalk, sponsored by Magpie Beauty?! ✨
Ready to be part of it all again next year? Sign up at our Super Early Bird Price of just £10 today: www.ashgatehospice.o...
Ready to be part of it all again next year? Sign up at our Super Early Bird Price of just £10 today: www.ashgatehospice.o...
July 5, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Can you believe it's been one week since we sparkled across Chesterfield together at our tenth-anniversary #SparkleNightWalk, sponsored by Magpie Beauty?! ✨
Ready to be part of it all again next year? Sign up at our Super Early Bird Price of just £10 today: www.ashgatehospice.o...
Ready to be part of it all again next year? Sign up at our Super Early Bird Price of just £10 today: www.ashgatehospice.o...
Every time you shop, donate, or volunteer at an #AshgateHospice shop, you helping to fund our essential care, but did you know you're also:
- strengthening your community 🤝
- helping protect the planet 🌍
- boosting the local economy 🛍️
- fostering connection 🤗
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- strengthening your community 🤝
- helping protect the planet 🌍
- boosting the local economy 🛍️
- fostering connection 🤗
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July 4, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Every time you shop, donate, or volunteer at an #AshgateHospice shop, you helping to fund our essential care, but did you know you're also:
- strengthening your community 🤝
- helping protect the planet 🌍
- boosting the local economy 🛍️
- fostering connection 🤗
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- strengthening your community 🤝
- helping protect the planet 🌍
- boosting the local economy 🛍️
- fostering connection 🤗
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Did you know that over 50% of our employees are aged 50 and over?
Today is #AgeWithoutLimits Day. To mark the day, three of our employees talked about what it is like working for #AshgateHospice in their 60s.
Listen to Colin, John and Julie talk about their experiences.
Today is #AgeWithoutLimits Day. To mark the day, three of our employees talked about what it is like working for #AshgateHospice in their 60s.
Listen to Colin, John and Julie talk about their experiences.
Working at Ashgate Hospice in your 60s.
YouTube video by Ashgate Hospice
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June 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Did you know that over 50% of our employees are aged 50 and over?
Today is #AgeWithoutLimits Day. To mark the day, three of our employees talked about what it is like working for #AshgateHospice in their 60s.
Listen to Colin, John and Julie talk about their experiences.
Today is #AgeWithoutLimits Day. To mark the day, three of our employees talked about what it is like working for #AshgateHospice in their 60s.
Listen to Colin, John and Julie talk about their experiences.
This #VolunteersWeek we sat down with some of our amazing volunteer gardeners to hear what inspired them to give their time and how it feels to contribute to #AshgateHospice
Their care and dedication touch every corner of our gardens — and everyone who spends time in them.
Their care and dedication touch every corner of our gardens — and everyone who spends time in them.
Volunteers' Week: A chat with some of our volunteer gardeners at Ashgate Hospice
YouTube video by Ashgate Hospice
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June 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
This #VolunteersWeek we sat down with some of our amazing volunteer gardeners to hear what inspired them to give their time and how it feels to contribute to #AshgateHospice
Their care and dedication touch every corner of our gardens — and everyone who spends time in them.
Their care and dedication touch every corner of our gardens — and everyone who spends time in them.
It’s #ClinicalAuditAwarenessWeek! 🎉
Clinical audits help improve care and played a key role in our #Outstanding #CQC rating. In the past year, our teams completed 21 audits!
Huge thanks and well done to our Clinical Audit Heroes for their dedication to patient care and safety. 👏
#CAAW25
Clinical audits help improve care and played a key role in our #Outstanding #CQC rating. In the past year, our teams completed 21 audits!
Huge thanks and well done to our Clinical Audit Heroes for their dedication to patient care and safety. 👏
#CAAW25
June 6, 2025 at 10:57 AM
It’s #ClinicalAuditAwarenessWeek! 🎉
Clinical audits help improve care and played a key role in our #Outstanding #CQC rating. In the past year, our teams completed 21 audits!
Huge thanks and well done to our Clinical Audit Heroes for their dedication to patient care and safety. 👏
#CAAW25
Clinical audits help improve care and played a key role in our #Outstanding #CQC rating. In the past year, our teams completed 21 audits!
Huge thanks and well done to our Clinical Audit Heroes for their dedication to patient care and safety. 👏
#CAAW25
“I’m proud to be me – and proud to work somewhere that supports that” - Chrissie Neal
In honour of #PrideMonth, Chrissie, one of our Senior Healthcare Assistants, reflects on what #Pride means to her in our latest blog post.
Read the full blog: shorturl.at/BZ47T
#Inclusive #AshgateHospice
In honour of #PrideMonth, Chrissie, one of our Senior Healthcare Assistants, reflects on what #Pride means to her in our latest blog post.
Read the full blog: shorturl.at/BZ47T
#Inclusive #AshgateHospice
June 2, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“I’m proud to be me – and proud to work somewhere that supports that” - Chrissie Neal
In honour of #PrideMonth, Chrissie, one of our Senior Healthcare Assistants, reflects on what #Pride means to her in our latest blog post.
Read the full blog: shorturl.at/BZ47T
#Inclusive #AshgateHospice
In honour of #PrideMonth, Chrissie, one of our Senior Healthcare Assistants, reflects on what #Pride means to her in our latest blog post.
Read the full blog: shorturl.at/BZ47T
#Inclusive #AshgateHospice
We were pleased to welcome Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (DDICB) chair Dr Kathy Mclean to Ashgate last Tuesday afternoon for a tour of the hospice and to talk to staff about the outstanding care we provide.
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June 2, 2025 at 7:11 AM
We were pleased to welcome Derby and Derbyshire Integrated Care Board (DDICB) chair Dr Kathy Mclean to Ashgate last Tuesday afternoon for a tour of the hospice and to talk to staff about the outstanding care we provide.
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Sam Pryke, who lives with incurable cancer, is taking on our #SparkleNightWalk in four weeks to raise vital funds for Ashgate Hospice.
“I’m feeling really up for the experience, although it will be a difficult challenge for me because of the debilitating side effects I have due to my cancer."
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“I’m feeling really up for the experience, although it will be a difficult challenge for me because of the debilitating side effects I have due to my cancer."
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May 31, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Sam Pryke, who lives with incurable cancer, is taking on our #SparkleNightWalk in four weeks to raise vital funds for Ashgate Hospice.
“I’m feeling really up for the experience, although it will be a difficult challenge for me because of the debilitating side effects I have due to my cancer."
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“I’m feeling really up for the experience, although it will be a difficult challenge for me because of the debilitating side effects I have due to my cancer."
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Our #OpenDay is coming up on Monday 16 June and we can't wait to welcome our fellow #Derbyshire healthcare professionals to the #hospice 🙌
Discover how we can support your patients earlier in their illness—like at our newly refurbished Day Services where improvements have doubled our capacity.
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Discover how we can support your patients earlier in their illness—like at our newly refurbished Day Services where improvements have doubled our capacity.
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May 28, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Our #OpenDay is coming up on Monday 16 June and we can't wait to welcome our fellow #Derbyshire healthcare professionals to the #hospice 🙌
Discover how we can support your patients earlier in their illness—like at our newly refurbished Day Services where improvements have doubled our capacity.
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Discover how we can support your patients earlier in their illness—like at our newly refurbished Day Services where improvements have doubled our capacity.
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Our Chief Executive @ashgateba.bsky.social and Deputy Chief Executive @mattcorbishley.bsky.social were invited to the Houses of Parliament earlier this week to talk about the need for fair funding from the NHS for Ashgate.
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May 22, 2025 at 2:12 PM
Our Chief Executive @ashgateba.bsky.social and Deputy Chief Executive @mattcorbishley.bsky.social were invited to the Houses of Parliament earlier this week to talk about the need for fair funding from the NHS for Ashgate.
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This International Nurses Day, we’re sharing Charlotte's story. Charlotte became a palliative care nurse after her mum was cared for at Ashgate.
Thank you to Charlotte and all our nurses for your continued care and compassion. 💜
More: shorturl.at/2SAWC
#IND2025 #InternationalNursesDay
Thank you to Charlotte and all our nurses for your continued care and compassion. 💜
More: shorturl.at/2SAWC
#IND2025 #InternationalNursesDay
International Nurses Day: ‘My mum’s strength during end of life care inspired me to care for patients at Ashgate Hospice’
On International Nurses Day, Ashgate Hospice nurse Charlotte Townsley shares how her mum’s end of life care inspired her to support patients and families through their final days.
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May 12, 2025 at 11:02 AM
This International Nurses Day, we’re sharing Charlotte's story. Charlotte became a palliative care nurse after her mum was cared for at Ashgate.
Thank you to Charlotte and all our nurses for your continued care and compassion. 💜
More: shorturl.at/2SAWC
#IND2025 #InternationalNursesDay
Thank you to Charlotte and all our nurses for your continued care and compassion. 💜
More: shorturl.at/2SAWC
#IND2025 #InternationalNursesDay
We are delighted to announce that our #HighPeakTrailWalk raised a record-breaking total of £66,235! 👏
A huge thank you to our incredible walkers for your amazing fundraising efforts and the fantastic energy you brought on the day!
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A huge thank you to our incredible walkers for your amazing fundraising efforts and the fantastic energy you brought on the day!
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May 8, 2025 at 6:47 PM
We are delighted to announce that our #HighPeakTrailWalk raised a record-breaking total of £66,235! 👏
A huge thank you to our incredible walkers for your amazing fundraising efforts and the fantastic energy you brought on the day!
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A huge thank you to our incredible walkers for your amazing fundraising efforts and the fantastic energy you brought on the day!
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As #DyingMattersWeek begins, we're launching our latest series of The Life and Death Podcast — starting with a thought-provoking episode featuring journalist and author, Erica Buist.
#AshgateHospice #DyingMatters #DayOfTheDead #Podcast #DeathAndDying #Grief
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#AshgateHospice #DyingMatters #DayOfTheDead #Podcast #DeathAndDying #Grief
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May 5, 2025 at 8:00 AM
As #DyingMattersWeek begins, we're launching our latest series of The Life and Death Podcast — starting with a thought-provoking episode featuring journalist and author, Erica Buist.
#AshgateHospice #DyingMatters #DayOfTheDead #Podcast #DeathAndDying #Grief
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#AshgateHospice #DyingMatters #DayOfTheDead #Podcast #DeathAndDying #Grief
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Happy Star Wars Day - #MayTheFourthBeWithYou! 🙏
In a galaxy not so far, far away (our eBay store) there are many Star Wars treasures - perfect for the Jedi among us.
Check out our listings and shop today! Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more to be uploaded: www.ebay.co.uk/str/a...
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In a galaxy not so far, far away (our eBay store) there are many Star Wars treasures - perfect for the Jedi among us.
Check out our listings and shop today! Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more to be uploaded: www.ebay.co.uk/str/a...
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May 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
Happy Star Wars Day - #MayTheFourthBeWithYou! 🙏
In a galaxy not so far, far away (our eBay store) there are many Star Wars treasures - perfect for the Jedi among us.
Check out our listings and shop today! Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more to be uploaded: www.ebay.co.uk/str/a...
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In a galaxy not so far, far away (our eBay store) there are many Star Wars treasures - perfect for the Jedi among us.
Check out our listings and shop today! Be sure to keep your eyes peeled for more to be uploaded: www.ebay.co.uk/str/a...
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Series six of #TheLifeAndDeathPodcast is landing in your headphones next week!
As we look ahead, we’re revisiting where it all began...
#AshgateHospice #ComingSoon #Podcastsky #Hospicesky
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As we look ahead, we’re revisiting where it all began...
#AshgateHospice #ComingSoon #Podcastsky #Hospicesky
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May 2, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Series six of #TheLifeAndDeathPodcast is landing in your headphones next week!
As we look ahead, we’re revisiting where it all began...
#AshgateHospice #ComingSoon #Podcastsky #Hospicesky
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As we look ahead, we’re revisiting where it all began...
#AshgateHospice #ComingSoon #Podcastsky #Hospicesky
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Keep your eyes peeled for our latest series of The Life and Death Podcast - first episode out Monday! 👀🎙️
#Podcastsky #Deathsky #Pallisky
#Podcastsky #Deathsky #Pallisky
It was such a joy to be invited onto @ashgatehospice.bsky.social The Life & Death podcast to talk about end of life doulas. Even more special to visit and tour the hospice in my hometown on the edge of the Peak District where my roots run deep 💚
#thelifeanddeathpodcast #AshgateHospice
#thelifeanddeathpodcast #AshgateHospice
May 2, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Keep your eyes peeled for our latest series of The Life and Death Podcast - first episode out Monday! 👀🎙️
#Podcastsky #Deathsky #Pallisky
#Podcastsky #Deathsky #Pallisky
Health and social care professionals – you’re invited!
Join us at our Open Day on Monday 16th June, anytime between 11am – 3pm, and discover how we can support your patients much earlier in their illness – not just at the end of life.
#PalliativeCare #OpenDay #DerbyshireCare
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Join us at our Open Day on Monday 16th June, anytime between 11am – 3pm, and discover how we can support your patients much earlier in their illness – not just at the end of life.
#PalliativeCare #OpenDay #DerbyshireCare
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May 2, 2025 at 12:09 PM
Health and social care professionals – you’re invited!
Join us at our Open Day on Monday 16th June, anytime between 11am – 3pm, and discover how we can support your patients much earlier in their illness – not just at the end of life.
#PalliativeCare #OpenDay #DerbyshireCare
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Join us at our Open Day on Monday 16th June, anytime between 11am – 3pm, and discover how we can support your patients much earlier in their illness – not just at the end of life.
#PalliativeCare #OpenDay #DerbyshireCare
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In just ten months, our fantastic supporters raised an incredible £23,453.32 — enough to purchase a cuddle bed for patients here at the hospice.
A massive thank you to the amazing #community of Clay Cross, Holmgate, and the amazing friends of The Woodthorpe Inn! 💜
#gratefulsky #cuddlebed
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A massive thank you to the amazing #community of Clay Cross, Holmgate, and the amazing friends of The Woodthorpe Inn! 💜
#gratefulsky #cuddlebed
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April 22, 2025 at 5:35 PM
In just ten months, our fantastic supporters raised an incredible £23,453.32 — enough to purchase a cuddle bed for patients here at the hospice.
A massive thank you to the amazing #community of Clay Cross, Holmgate, and the amazing friends of The Woodthorpe Inn! 💜
#gratefulsky #cuddlebed
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A massive thank you to the amazing #community of Clay Cross, Holmgate, and the amazing friends of The Woodthorpe Inn! 💜
#gratefulsky #cuddlebed
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After six months of refurb, our outpatient unit is open again! 💜
With the support of 34 businesses, trusts and individuals, we’ve doubled our capacity, upgraded our Day Services area, refreshed main reception and waiting rooms, and modernised our clinic rooms and fundraising hub.
shorturl.at/r4jus
With the support of 34 businesses, trusts and individuals, we’ve doubled our capacity, upgraded our Day Services area, refreshed main reception and waiting rooms, and modernised our clinic rooms and fundraising hub.
shorturl.at/r4jus
Hospice unit reopens after six-month refurb to improve patient experience
Ashgate Hospice has reopened its refurbished outpatient unit, featuring upgrades to the Day Services area, clinic rooms and reception. The improvements, completed in April, will enable the hospice to ...
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April 11, 2025 at 2:29 PM
After six months of refurb, our outpatient unit is open again! 💜
With the support of 34 businesses, trusts and individuals, we’ve doubled our capacity, upgraded our Day Services area, refreshed main reception and waiting rooms, and modernised our clinic rooms and fundraising hub.
shorturl.at/r4jus
With the support of 34 businesses, trusts and individuals, we’ve doubled our capacity, upgraded our Day Services area, refreshed main reception and waiting rooms, and modernised our clinic rooms and fundraising hub.
shorturl.at/r4jus
A massive thank you to the team at Willbond in Chesterfield for their incredible support throughout 2024! 🎉
They have raised an amazing £1,290.56 to help us continue providing compassionate care for people across North Derbyshire when they need it most. 💜
They have raised an amazing £1,290.56 to help us continue providing compassionate care for people across North Derbyshire when they need it most. 💜
April 10, 2025 at 9:02 AM
A massive thank you to the team at Willbond in Chesterfield for their incredible support throughout 2024! 🎉
They have raised an amazing £1,290.56 to help us continue providing compassionate care for people across North Derbyshire when they need it most. 💜
They have raised an amazing £1,290.56 to help us continue providing compassionate care for people across North Derbyshire when they need it most. 💜
#LastChance to take advantage of our #EarlyBird Deal! 📣
Attention future sparklers - don't miss out on £12 entry for our #SparkleNightWalk, sponsored by Magpie Beauty! ✨
This year, we're celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Sparkle Night Walk and it's going to be the biggest one yet!
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Attention future sparklers - don't miss out on £12 entry for our #SparkleNightWalk, sponsored by Magpie Beauty! ✨
This year, we're celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Sparkle Night Walk and it's going to be the biggest one yet!
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April 6, 2025 at 7:00 AM
#LastChance to take advantage of our #EarlyBird Deal! 📣
Attention future sparklers - don't miss out on £12 entry for our #SparkleNightWalk, sponsored by Magpie Beauty! ✨
This year, we're celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Sparkle Night Walk and it's going to be the biggest one yet!
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Attention future sparklers - don't miss out on £12 entry for our #SparkleNightWalk, sponsored by Magpie Beauty! ✨
This year, we're celebrating the tenth anniversary of the Sparkle Night Walk and it's going to be the biggest one yet!
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