<?xml version="1.0"  encoding="iso-8859-1" ?><rss version="2.0"><channel><title>Isabel Hospice - Local Care for Local People</title><link>http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk</link><description>Enhancing the quality of life of patients living with cancer and other life-limiting illnesses in eastern Hertfordshire.</description><language>en-uk</language><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:52 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:52 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>Neton8</generator><managingEditor>enquiries@isabelhospice.org.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>enquiries@isabelhospice.org.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[Team Isabel take to the roads for their Five Countries in Five Days Challenge training - ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve cycling enthusiasts (12 men including two pairs of brothers, and one woman) are taking on the challenge of riding through five countries in five days this June, a distance of 500 miles, to raise funds for Isabel Hospice. 

You can show your support by sponsoring the Team by following the link below:

Sunday saw... the second training ride for the team, known as Team Isabel, starting from Foxholes Farm in Hertford, the home to personal training company EkuiLibriuM. The 54 mile route through the villages around Hertford and Ware was broken up with a water stop half way at the Horns pub in Datchworth. 

The Five Countries route will start in Stone in Oxney on 12th June will take in France, Belgium, Germany and Holland before returning to the UK on the 17th June. They will be averaging 100 miles a day, and will be followed by an Isabel Hospice support team.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/News-about-us-News-about-this-site-2129.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:33:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lasting Memory Rose Available to buy - ]]></title><description><![CDATA[These beautiful scented, yellow hybrid tea roses are now available for you to buy and have in your garden as a reminder of someone special or just because they are lovely! 

They are available from 16th Jan to March 2012 (weather dependent) and cost &#xA3;10 each. They come as bare root rose. 

To order you can fill in form for mail order or phone us direct on 01707 382500 (and we will contact the suppliers) for you. 

Delivery information - the roses are posted direct from suppliers within 7-14 days.

Thank you for your support! If you purchased one of these last year, we would love to see photos of them blooming in your garden. Why not send us your snaps, or email them to <a href="mailto:gillian.macdonald@isabelhospice.org.uk
">gillian.macdonald@isabelhospice.org.uk
 
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/News-about-us-News-about-this-site-2129.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Postal Quiz - A Bunch of Flowers - ]]></title><description><![CDATA[The ever popular postal quiz, organised by Neville Mizen and Marian Stringer is now available in our shops and on the website. If you would like to take part, it is &#xA3;1. Please send in your payment with your completed answer sheet to the address on the sheet. You can download your copy by clicking on the link below. Thankyou! ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/News-about-us-News-about-this-site-2129.asp]]></link><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 09:26:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Old Time Music Hall Thu 3 May 2012 20:00 - 22:30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Come along to this popular night out in aid of Isabel Hospice. Tickets include a fish & chip supper and there will be a licensed bar. Prizes will be awarded for the best outfits, so dig out those feather boas! To be held at Thalian Hall, Bridge Road East, Welwyn Garden City AL7 4SQ.Book early as last year's show sold out, this year we have two nights. Call 01707 333318 or 07836 763949.  ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Crocus Walk Sat 17 Mar 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[An annual event organised by Val Whybrow in the Thriplow . This year the raffle will be in aid of Isabel Hospice. Please ring Val on 07931 115661 for more information.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jumble Sale - Thundridge Sat 18 Feb 2012 14:30 - 16:30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venue: Thundridge Village Hall. Time: 2.30pm. 20p entry. Come and grab some bargains. Contact Details 01920 462992 ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jumble Sale - Thundridge Sat 24 Mar 2012 14:30 - 16:30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venue: Thundridge Village Hall. Time: 2.30pm. 20p entry. Come and grab some bargains. Contact Details 01920 462992 ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kilimanjaro Challenge Sat 19 May 2012 - Wed 30 May 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climb Mount Kilimanjaro and raise funds for Isabel Hospice. This is a fully guided challenging trek at altitude and the reward is reaching the summit at sunrise. Contact Julie North on 01707 382547 or email <a href="mailto:julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
">julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trek to Machu Picchu Sat 2 Jun 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trek to Machu Picchu and raise funds for Isabel Hospice. Spend two days assisting on a project near Cusco before setting off on the 4 day Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu. This trail is considered one of the best Inca treks in Peru. Fore more information Contact Julie North on 01707 382547 or email 
<a href="mailto:julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
">julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Isabel Hospice Sahara Challenge Sun 7 Oct 2012 - Sun 14 Oct 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Take on the Sahara Challenge and raise funds for Isabel Hospice with this bespoke challenge for Isabel Hospice supporters. Spend two days assisting at a local hospice in Marrakech before starting your journey across the High Atlas Mountains to Ouarzazate. Trek out in the Sahara walking at the pace of camels traversing sand dunes and a rocky, almost lunar, landscape. You will be aided by a local Berber team. Contact Julie North on 01707 382547 or email
<a href="mailto:julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
">julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Everest Trek Sat 6 Oct 2012 - Sun 21 Oct 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hike to Everest Base Camp and raise funds for Isabel Hospice. A 12 day expedition, with the help of Sherpa guides, passing Kala Pattar at 5545m. Follow in the footsteps of great mountaineers on this trek into the wilds of the Nepali Himalayas. For more information contact Julie North on 01707 382547 or email
<a href="mailto:julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
">julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Kilimanjaro Challenge Sat 13 Oct 2012 - Wed 24 Oct 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Climb Mount Kilimanjaro and raise funds for Isabel Hospice. This is a fully guided challenging trek at altitude and the reward is reaching the summit at sunrise. Contact Julie North on 01707 382547 or email <a href="mailto:julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
">julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Trek to Machu Picchu Sat 20 Oct 2012 - Mon 29 Oct 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Trek to Machu Picchu and raise funds for Isabel Hospice. Spend two days assisting on a project near Cusco before setting off on the 4 day Salkantay Trail to Machu Picchu. This trail is considered one of the best Inca treks in Peru. Fore more information Contact Julie North on 01707 382547 or email 
<a href="mailto:julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
">julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Your Bike - Sponsored Cycle Ride Sun 20 May 2012 09:30 - 16:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for the third year on this circular route around the Bishop's Stortford countryside. The event is open to teams individuals and families. Starting and finishing at the Bishop's Stortford Rugby Club, Hadham Road, Bishop's Stortford, Herts CM23 2QE. There are two distances to choose from: 25km and 50km. Registration starts at 8.30am. The 50km ride starts at 9.30am and the 25km starts at 10am.
Entry costs &#xA3;12 for adults and &#xA3;5 for children up to 14 years old. Call Katie Robertson in Fundraising to register on 01707 382500 or email <a href="mailto:katie.robertson@isabelhospice.org.uk">katie.robertson@isabelhospice.org.uk</a> 
katie.robertson@isabelhospice.org.uk
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jumble Sale - Thundridge Sat 28 Apr 2012 14:30 - 16:30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venue: Thundridge Village Hall. Time: 2.30pm. 20p entry. Come and grab some bargains. Contact Details 01920 462992 ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:53 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jumble Sale - Thundridge Sat 2 Jun 2012 14:30 - 16:30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venue: Thundridge Village Hall. Time: 2.30pm. 20p entry. Come and grab some bargains. Contact Details 01920 462992 ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Midnight Swim Sat 17 Mar 2012 20:00 - Sun 18 Mar 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Isabel Hospice second annual MIDNIGHT swim! Two venues to choose from. Haileybury Swimming Pool, Hertford Heath, SG13 7NU and Hatfield Swim Centre, Lemsford Road, Hatfield, AL10 0XR. The evening will include the normal sponsored swim and the Boat Race Challenge. There will be a sun & surf theme so don your bikini or board shorts and join the fun! For more info. email  <a href="mailto:katie.robertson@isabelhospice.org.uk">Katie Robertson</a> or call our Fundraising team on 01707 382500</strong><br /> 
This event has once again been kindly sponsored by Veolia Water. 

]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Your Bike for Five Countries in Five Days! Tue 12 Jun 2012 - Sun 17 Jun 2012]]></title><description><![CDATA[Twelve cycling enthusiasts (12 men including two pairs of brothers, and one woman) are taking on the challenge of riding through five countries in five days this June, a distance of 500 miles, to raise funds for Isabel Hospice. 

The Five Countries route will start in Stone in Oxney on 12th June will take in France, Belgium, Germany and Holland before returning to the UK on the 17th June. They will be averaging 100 miles a day, and will be followed by an Isabel Hospice support team. The event has kindly been sponsored by Bacchus Bar in Bishop's Stortof

Please help encourage this courageous and crazy team of cyclists, they really need your support with some sponsorship, you can make a donation by clicking the link below. The event has been sponsored by Bacchus in Bishop's Stortford.

For more information contact Julie North on 01707 382500.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Net Working Lunch  Thu 16 Feb 2012 12:30 - 14:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[To be held at Grill 55, 55 South Street, Bishop's Stortford CM23 3AL. A monthly networking lunch run by Isabel Hospice Corporate Relationship Manager, Julie North, working in association with Marketing Kinetics. We welcome companies from all over Herts & Essex offering an opportunity to network both inside and outside your own areas. Cost &#xA3;15 includes buffet, glass of wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee. Would you like to sponsor a 3rd Thursday? &#xA3;100 sponsorship includes promotion on website and email invites, display of literature & banners at the event and a 10 minute presentation.  For more details contact Julie North 01707 382547.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Net Working Lunch  Thu 1 Mar 2012 12:30 - 14:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[To be held at LUSSMANNS, 42 Fore Street, Hertford SG14 1BY. A monthly networking lunch run by Isabel Hospice Corporate Relationship Manager, Julie North, working in association with Marketing Kinetics and Lussmanns. We welcome companies from all over Herts & Essex offering an opportunity to network both inside and outside your own areas. Cost &#xA3;15 includes buffet, glass of wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee. This month's event is kindly sponsored by Austins. Would you like to sponsor a 1st Thursday? &#xA3;100 sponsorship includes promotion on website and email invites, display of literature & banners at the event and a 10 minute presentation.  For more details contact Julie North 01707 382547.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Coffee Morning for Isabel Hospice Tue 13 Mar 2012 10:30 - 12:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[You are welcome to attend our fundraising coffee mornings, held the second Tuesday of the month at Markwell Pavilion in Bishop's Stortford. Enquiries telephone 01279 755320 ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Net Working Lunch  Thu 15 Mar 2012 12:30 - 14:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[To be held at Grill 55, 55 South Street, Bishop's Stortford CM23 3AL. A monthly networking lunch run by Isabel Hospice Corporate Relationship Manager, Julie North, working in association with Marketing Kinetics. We welcome companies from all over Herts & Essex offering an opportunity to network both inside and outside your own areas. Cost &#xA3;15 includes buffet, glass of wine, soft drinks, tea and coffee. This month's event is kindly sponsored by Ross Strang Ltd. Would you like to sponsor a 3rd Thursday? &#xA3;100 sponsorship includes promotion on website and email invites, display of literature & banners at the event and a 10 minute presentation.  For more details contact Julie North 01707 382547.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:54 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Jumble Sale - Thundridge Sat 14 Jul 2012 14:30 - 16:30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Venue: Thundridge Village Hall. Time: 2.30pm. 20p entry. Come and grab some bargains. Contact Details 01920 462992 ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Mon, 6 Feb 2012 10:58:54 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
