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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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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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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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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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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What a lovely surprise! The Chesterfield Community Roast and M&S Chesterfield have brightened our morning with a stunning array of beautiful blooms! 💐
This thoughtful gesture truly warmed our hearts - thank you for your kindness!
#SupriseFlowers #SpreadingJoy
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This thoughtful gesture truly warmed our hearts - thank you for your kindness!
#SupriseFlowers #SpreadingJoy
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April 5, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What a lovely surprise! The Chesterfield Community Roast and M&S Chesterfield have brightened our morning with a stunning array of beautiful blooms! 💐
This thoughtful gesture truly warmed our hearts - thank you for your kindness!
#SupriseFlowers #SpreadingJoy
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This thoughtful gesture truly warmed our hearts - thank you for your kindness!
#SupriseFlowers #SpreadingJoy
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Runners – this is your sign to take on the #Chesterfield10K on Sunday, 11 May for #AshgateHospice! 📣
We’re proud to be a charity partner for this event. Plus, our runners get 10% off their entry fee with code: AH10K
Offer ends Monday, 14 April. 🗓️
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We’re proud to be a charity partner for this event. Plus, our runners get 10% off their entry fee with code: AH10K
Offer ends Monday, 14 April. 🗓️
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April 5, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Runners – this is your sign to take on the #Chesterfield10K on Sunday, 11 May for #AshgateHospice! 📣
We’re proud to be a charity partner for this event. Plus, our runners get 10% off their entry fee with code: AH10K
Offer ends Monday, 14 April. 🗓️
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We’re proud to be a charity partner for this event. Plus, our runners get 10% off their entry fee with code: AH10K
Offer ends Monday, 14 April. 🗓️
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A satisfying day’s work for #SparkleGuru Millie! ✨
She’s been busy reminding us that the #EarlyBirdDeal for #SparkleNightWalk ends this Sunday, 6 April.
Don’t miss your chance to get your ticket for just £12! Be like our Sparkle Guru — spread the sparkle! ✨
She’s been busy reminding us that the #EarlyBirdDeal for #SparkleNightWalk ends this Sunday, 6 April.
Don’t miss your chance to get your ticket for just £12! Be like our Sparkle Guru — spread the sparkle! ✨
April 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
A satisfying day’s work for #SparkleGuru Millie! ✨
She’s been busy reminding us that the #EarlyBirdDeal for #SparkleNightWalk ends this Sunday, 6 April.
Don’t miss your chance to get your ticket for just £12! Be like our Sparkle Guru — spread the sparkle! ✨
She’s been busy reminding us that the #EarlyBirdDeal for #SparkleNightWalk ends this Sunday, 6 April.
Don’t miss your chance to get your ticket for just £12! Be like our Sparkle Guru — spread the sparkle! ✨
On #WorldDownSyndromeDay our team rocked odd socks across the hospice to raise awareness for The Down Syndrome Association.
We are proud to raise this awareness and celebrate inclusion — because everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.
#LotsOfSocks #AshgateHospice
We are proud to raise this awareness and celebrate inclusion — because everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.
#LotsOfSocks #AshgateHospice
April 4, 2025 at 8:00 AM
On #WorldDownSyndromeDay our team rocked odd socks across the hospice to raise awareness for The Down Syndrome Association.
We are proud to raise this awareness and celebrate inclusion — because everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.
#LotsOfSocks #AshgateHospice
We are proud to raise this awareness and celebrate inclusion — because everyone deserves to be seen, heard, and valued.
#LotsOfSocks #AshgateHospice
Love cycling? Looking for your next challenge? Take on #PedalThePeaks on 24 May and ride through the stunning #PeakDistrict landscape – all while making a difference! 🚲
#Cycling #PeakDistrictCycling
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#Cycling #PeakDistrictCycling
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April 3, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Love cycling? Looking for your next challenge? Take on #PedalThePeaks on 24 May and ride through the stunning #PeakDistrict landscape – all while making a difference! 🚲
#Cycling #PeakDistrictCycling
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#Cycling #PeakDistrictCycling
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