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On 14th january 2008 my dad died from cancer.he had many friends through his work at whitwell pit, where he stood shoulder to shoulder with his comrades in time of need in the strike. he also made friends at kaymar coatings, unfortunatly not his boss though.This changed when he worked at CLAUSE IV where he worked on alot of GMB union campaigns. he had the upmost respect for collegues and managers alike ,a trust and a friendship that lasted even past him passing away.he also worked for THE WORKERS BEER COMPANY at festivals like GLASTONBURY,READING AND LATTITUDE to name a few, where his character shone through.he made many friends and there are many stories that could be told.This could also be said by his friends and drinking buddies at the jackups, however probably with a sluurrrr.Benji was a very hard working man who worked all hours day and night to provide for his family who he loved dearly especially his wife Jane and grandkids Bethany,Charly and Logan..Thank you to everyone of his family friends and collegues for your love support and kindness through the tough times from benji and our whole family!!!!!He used the services offered from ashgate hospice firstly at home, then was admitted a week before he passed away.the support he and our whole family recieved was nothing short of excellent.However without our support this hospice wont be there for the next patients that could need there services,they could be our family or friends left to suffer ,we cant EVER let this place close.

It costs £100 a night for an inpatient, any donation, no matter how big or small makes a huge difference.  OUR SUPPORT IS NEEDED TO KEEP THIS FANTASTIC CHARITY ALIVE!!!!

Remember the sad fact is that cancer can get hold of anyone!!!!

 

2010 PLANNED EVENTS - BREAKING NEWS !!!!!!     WE HAVE JUST RECIEVED PERMISSION TO HOLD A FUN DAY ON WHITWELL RECREATION GROUND ON SATURDAY 31st JULY 2010. THERE WILL BE A   5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL TOURNAMENT IN MIDDLE WITH A BAR,FOOD, RIDES , INFLATABLES ETC !!!!!!!

2009 EVENTS   

On 14th June 2009 we had our annual football match , Brassys Classics (veterans) v Godgleys Gems (young ens) , The game finished   9-9 with Godgleys Gems winning on penalties!!!  We followed the match with a BBQ thanks to Joe Harding , and a raffle.Thanks to everyone who donated raffle prizes, and bought tickets. The total raised on the day was £728.05 !!!

A special thanks must go to Paul Shelley  who was the referee for the match, and Dave Holden (Brassy) and Bakestone Moor Football Club for continued support.!!

MIDNIGHT WALK!!!  

                                   At MIDNIGHT on Saturday 20th June 2009 , JANE BENNETT , LUANN STANSBURY-HOLDEN, TINA BATES-GODDARD, SARAH WOOLLEY , PAM MACHIN , HEATHER DONOGHUE , HANNAH HOUSLEY , CHERYL HOUSLEY AND SYLVIA GALPIN. took part in Ashgate Hospices Midnight Walk. The amount raised was .....£944.80!!!!

BIKE RIDE !!!

WE DID IT!!!!!!    170 MILES WHITWELL TO SKEGNESS RETURN 18 PEOPLE TOOK PART WITH SUPPORT TEAM OF AROUND 12 PEOPLE.WE RETURNED TO A FANTASTIC RECEPTION AT JACKUPS , FROM LOCAL PEOPLE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT.ALSO THE SUPPORT TEAM, REMEMBER WE COULDNT HAVE DONE IT WITHOUT YOU!!!!

I WOULD LIKE TO MAKE A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO UK SECURITY WHO WERE THE MAIN SPONSORS ON THIS EVENT

THE BIKE RIDE 2009 RAISED A TOTAL OF £3142.00.THANK YOU TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT!!!!

 

JOANNE GREGORY - INTERNATIONAL MEDIUM, AUTHOR AND VISIONARY

Appeared at The Boot and Shoe in Whitwell , on Wednesday  18th November 2009. We raised an amazing £762 for the hospice, thank you everyone.Just a few words and phrases that people used to describe Joanne after , "AMAZING" , "HOW CAN SHE KNOW THAT" , "WHAT A GIFT" , "CAN I HAVE HER NUMBER I WANT A PRIVATE READING SHE IS SPOT ON" .

check out www.joannegregory.com for more testimonials and more info about Joanne.

 

2008 NEWS!!

The charity day on 18th may 2008, raised a total of £1703.the football match donations from players and supporters raised £655, the auction for items such as a signed man united football raised total of £738 and the raffle raised £310.I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE FOR THERE AMAZING SUPPORT!!!!

On 12th september 2008 i did a tandem skydive , which raised an amazing total of £700.40 thanks to everyone who sponsored me.....

A SPECIAL THANKS GOES TO UK SECURITY WHO SPONSORED MY SKYDIVE.

The 68 mile bike ride on 21st september was a great success , there were 20 riders in total with a support team of around 15 people, collecting money,offering refreshments and driving the riders to Cleethorpes.There was also a BBQ when we got back, all proceeds going to the Hospice.On our return to the Jackups there was over 100 people there to cheer us on and greet us.The feeling that most of us felt was pure emotion,it brought a lump to my throat.Our family were so proud of all the support from everyone and all the help we recieved to make this a sucess, with a special thanks to BIG JOHN , and thank you to everyone !!!!

THIS EVENT RAISED £3256.90 AMAZING EVERYONE THANK YOU!!!!!!!! SPONSORED BY CLAUSE IV THANK YOU TERRY AND EVERYONE.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO LISA BUTKRAITIS AND HANNAH WALKER  OF CLAUSE IV , FOR THERE HARD WORK IN ENSURING THE T SHIRTS WERE READY FOR THE EVENT !!

CLAUSE IV AND UK SECURITY SPONSORED THIS WHOLE EVENT - THANK YOU!

The photograph is of benji with his wife of 30 yrs jane xx

EVERY PENNY COUNTS !!!
Many thanks to everyone for your support,sponsorship and kind donations.

special thanks to clause iv for £500 and uk security neil for the £200 donations, very much appreciated!!!

In 2008 , everyone who donated at the festivals raised the following

Glastonbury - £232

Lattitude - £400

Womad -  £194.47

Leeds -  £501.49

Reading -  £77.40

These donations were from WBC SERVERS AND MANAGERS, TOTAL CELLAR SYSTEMS, INNOVATION, MOVING FEAST, UK SECURITY  and CLAUSE IV . Thank you all !!!!

A massive thank you to all patrons of witwell boot and shoe , whitwell social club (jackups) also to Janet Ruse for her collecting on bike ride day.Your donations in collection pots on bars to date have raised an amazing £343.90!!!!!!!!!

Donating through this site is simple, fast and totally secure. It is also the most efficient way to donate: Ashgate Hospice will receive your money electronically and, if you are a UK taxpayer, an extra 28% in Gift Aid will be added to your donation at no cost to you.

The  Bennett family.x