<?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>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:33 GMT</pubDate><lastBuildDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:33 GMT</lastBuildDate><generator>Neton8</generator><managingEditor>enquiries@isabelhospice.org.uk</managingEditor><webMaster>enquiries@isabelhospice.org.uk</webMaster><item><title><![CDATA[Every Penny Counts - ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our new look loose change boxes are now available from Fundraising. If you would like one, please call Sue Warren on 01707 382500. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/News-about-us-News-about-this-site-2129.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Feb 2010 11:17:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Join Our Open Challenges in London, China and India! - ]]></title><description><![CDATA[If you fancy something a little different this year, why not join in with one of the new range of challenges on offer. On June 19th there is a 100km night-time cycle ride around London called The Nightrider. In October you can go to see the Great Wall of China, and in November, a cycle ride around Rajasthan in India, the Land of Kings is on offer. Click on the link below to see all the Open Events available. For further information call Julie North on 01707 382500 or email her on:<a href="mailto:julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk">julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk</a>
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/News-about-us-News-about-this-site-2129.asp]]></link><pubDate>Fri, 8 Jan 2010 12:33:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[It's a Jungle out There and this is no holiday! - Orang-utan Trek]]></title><description><![CDATA[Our new Corporate Fundraiser, Julie North, would love to hear from you if you would like to take part in the first of our Extreme Fundraising Challenges. We are looking for people to spend 11 days in Borneo, landing in Kota Kinabalu where you will then be trekking through the lowland Borneo jungle, in the footsteps of the native Dusun community. You will pass through the Crocker Range, through primary and secondary jungle, and numerous scattered villages. Your next challenge will be to spend 2 days working on a local community project where your time and effort will greatly improve facilities for the local population. Through this you will gain a unique, first-hand insight into life on this remote island. A highlight of the trip will be when you pay a visit to a sanctuary which works to rehabilitate orphaned and injured orang-utan back into the wild. See the amazing 'wild man of Borneo' close up and learn about the work being done to preserve the fragile rainforest and its endearing inhabitants. The trip is planned for September 18th 2010, and will involve raising a minimum sponsorship of &#xA3;3,000. If you would like to find out more about this challenge or others that are in the pipeline, call Julie on 01707 382547. You can email julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk you can also log onto our website www.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, 8 Sep 2009 12:58:00 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Gardens at Great Munden House Sun 25 Apr 2010 14:00 - 17:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[Please come along to visit these beautiful gardens, open in aid of the Hospice by kind permission of Mrs. Bridget Wentworth-Stanley. Great Munden House, Great Munden, Ware. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sunset & Stars Walk Sat 5 Jun 2010 19:00 - 23:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[This will be the second year for this fabulously successful walk in aid of Isabel Hospice. Organised once again by Volunteer, Gina Bridgman. Last year we had over 650 entries. This year you can also run the walk! We would love you to join us. Book early to avoid disappointment by ringing 01707 382500 for your entry pack. The route is approximately 9 miles and starts from St Margaretsbury Sports & Social Club, Nr Ware.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Tandem Skydive Sun 18 Jul 2010 07:00 - 17:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[Fancy doing something a little different in 2010? Take part in our Isabel Hospice Tandem Sky Dive at Chatteris, near Cambridge, on Sunday 18th July. The jump will cost a minimum of &#xA3;375, of which Isabel Hospice will receive &#xA3;230. Join our band of merry jumpers and help raise valuable funds in an Extreme way.
If you wish to take part in this exciting event, you must be aged 18 or over (or 16+ with parental consent). Each jump will be undertaken with an instructor and training will be given prior to the jump. 
For further information or to register for the Sky Dive please contact Lisa Seccombe on 01707 382542 or email <a href="mailto:lisa.seccombe@isabelhospice.org.uk">lisa.seccombe@isabelhospice.org.uk</a>
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Fanhams Hall Open Garden Sun 11 Jul 2010 14:00 - 17:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a lovely opportunity to look around these beautiful gardens which are not often open to the public. (Opened by kind permission of Exclusive Hotels) Built in the Jacobean style and accompanied by original Japanese gardens, Fanhams Hall is set in 27 acres of beautiful Hertfordshire gardens. Although not all Japanese style, there is a great Eastern influence throughout. The Japanese Garden areas were laid out by Professor Suzuki in 1900.
A Wisteria Walk, fountains, waterfalls, bridges, lakes, trees, and stones, each has a great significance within the garden. 

Come and enjoy Teas and home-made cakes. There will also be plants, books and collectables as well as a tombola.
Admisson costs just &#xA3;3.00 with all proceeds going to Isabel Hospice. Enquiries: 01920 462992.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Its a Jungle Out There and this is no holiday! Sat 18 Sep 2010 - Wed 29 Sep 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Seeing an orang-utan in the Borneo jungle would be a highlight in the life for many people. We are looking for people to join us on a jungle trek to help raise funds for the Hospice in the first extreme challenge we have organised.  

Corporate Fundraiser Julie North explained &#x93;We are looking for people to spend 11 days in Borneo, where the highlight of the trip will be visiting a sanctuary which works to rehabilitate orphaned and injured orang-utan, back into the wild. You will get to see the amazing 'wild man of Borneo' close up and learn about the work being done to preserve the fragile rainforest and its endearing inhabitants.&#x94;

The whole trip starts when you land in Kota Kinabalu where you will then trek through the lowland Borneo jungle, passing through primary and secondary jungle, and numerous scattered villages.

Your next challenge will be to spend 2 days working on a local community project where your time and effort will greatly improve facilities for the local population. Through this you will gain a unique, first-hand insight into life on this remote island.  From there you will be visiting the orang utan sanctuary. 

The trip is planned for September 18th 2010, and will involve raising a minimum sponsorship of &#xA3;3,000. If you would like to find out more about this challenge or others that are in the pipeline, call Julie on 01707 382547. You can email <a href="mailto:julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk">julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk</a> 
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Glorious Gardens - The Cricket Club Ground Furneux Pelham  Tue 4 May 2010 10:30 - 17:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[At The Cricket Club Ground, Furneaux Pelham, Herts.
With Plantswoman & Horticulturalist,
Resident gardening Expert on
The One Show BBC1 TV
Christine Walkden
This day is a must for all garden lovers.
Gardening Stalls in the Marquees
Plants &#x95; Shrubs &#x95; Pots
Gardening Gifts &#x95; Accessories
Lunch Time Tickets: 10.30am-2.30pm
&#xA3;40 each To include Coffee, Lunch & Wine
Speaker Christine Walkden
&#x93;The Life of the Gardener&#x94;
Afternoon Tickets: 1.30pm-5.00pm
&#xA3;10 each To include:
From 3pm - Cream Teas
3:30pm - 4.15pm Gardeners Question Time with
Christine Walkden
All Tickets:
Suzanne Coleman Tel: 01438 717406
Email: rdsj_coleman@yahoo.co.uk
Other enquiries
Barbara Doherty
Tel: 01279 842140
Email barbara.doherty@tiscali.co.uk]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Charity Art Exhibition Fri 4 Feb 2011 - Wed 9 Feb 2011]]></title><description><![CDATA[At the galleries of The Artshed, Westmill Farm,Ware

Private View & Auction Thursday Friday 4th February 2011.

Enquires re registration & entry Lyn Aldred 01920 466446 email <a href="mailto:enquiries@artshed-ware.com">enquiries@artshed-ware.com>enquiries@artshed-ware.com
Barbara Doherty 01279 842140 email <a href="mailto:barbara.doherty@tiscali.com">barbara.doherty@tiscali.com</a>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Welwyn Garden City Golf Day Thu 13 May 2010 08:30 - 18:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join Isabel Hospice at Welwyn Garden City Golf Club for our 15th Challenge Cup. This is a Four Ball Better Ball Competition with a Shot Gun start. The entry fee of &#xA3;260 for a team of four includes tea, coffee & bacon roll, a days golf and a 2 course buffet dinner. There will be a raffle & auction. Dress code, smart casual. Contact Julie North, Corporate Fundraiser on 01707 382547 or email <a href="mailto:julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
">julie.north@isabelhospice.org.uk
</a>

 ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[On Your Bike - Sponsored Cycle Ride Sun 23 May 2010 09:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us on this circular route around the Bishop's Stortford countryside for the first ever Isabel Hospice 'On Your Bike' fundraising event. Kindly sponsored by Fisher Outdoor Leisure, the event is open to teams individuals and families. Starting and finishing at the Bishop's Stortford Rugby Club. There are two distances to choose from: 25km and 50km. Registration starts at 8.30am. The 25km ride starts at 9.30am and the 50km starts at 10am.

With the incentive of a &#xA3;200 bike/cycle voucher (kindly donated by Highway Cycles in Ware) up for grabs for the cyclist that raises the most sponsorship, we hope you will raise as much as you can.
Entry costs &#xA3;12 for adults and &#xA3;5 for children. You can download an application form by clicking on the link below or for more information, contact Fundraising Co-ordinator Maria Alexander on 01707 382500. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Care 4 A Cuppa - Launch at Fanhams Hall Sun 6 Jun 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Join us for the launch of our new Care 4 A Cuppa fundraising event at the beautiful Fanhams Hall, near Ware. Entry to the lovely gardens is &#xA3;10 per person and includes afternoon tea and a garden tour. For further details or a Care 4 A Cuppa Fundraising pack, please contact Maria Alexander at <a href="mailto:maria.alexander@isabelhospice.org.uk">maria.alexander@isabelhospice.org.uk</a>]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:33 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teas in Gardens - The Hall & Old Vicarage - Furneaux Pelham Sun 20 Jun 2010 14:00 - 18:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to Mr & Mrs Brunner from Furneaux Pelham Hall for opening their garden and John and Margaret Lockhart for opening the Vicarage as part of the National Garden Scheme.  THE HALL A lovely C16 hall (not open), once lived in by Lord Monteagle of Guy Fawkes fame, has a walled herbaceous garden, a lake with ornamental waterfowl, islands and bridges, peaceful water and bog gardens, a vegetable garden and greenhouses. 

Proceeds from the teas will go to Isabel Hospice.

DIRECTIONS: From the A10 at Puckeridge take the B1368. Turn right through Braughing. After approx 3 miles, turn left into Furneux Pelham. OR From A120 at Little Hadham, take Albury Road. After approx 3 miles turn left into Furneux Pelham. Car parking in field by the Hall Gardens.

Directions: 2 miles East of Braughing, towards Braughing Friars. Take the first turn left into Friars Road]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance Sun 17 Oct 2010 15:00 - 16:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Isabel Hospice Annual Service of Thanksgiving and Remembrance  will be held at Great St Mary's Church, Sawbridgeworth.
Everyone welcome. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Teas in Gardens - Jenningsbury, Hertford Heath Sun 30 May 2010 14:00 - 17:30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to Mr & Mrs Fox for opening their garden as part of the National Garden Scheme.
THE GARDEN: Listed, partly moated farm house (not open) with wide flower meadows designed by Julie Toll. Ponds and borders created to attract wildlife. More formal garden surrounds the house. Inspirational planting by local designer whose nursery is on site. 

Proceeds from the Homemade teas will come to Isabel Hospice.

DIRECTIONS: 1 mile SE of Hertford in Hertford Heath. From A414 between A10 & Hertford, take the B1197 to Hertford Heath & Haileybury College. After 1/2 mile, the garden is on the right at the post and rail fencing. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Nathans Close, Welwyn Sun 13 Jun 2010 14:00 - 17:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[Thanks to Mr & Mrs Bardell for opening their garden as part of the NGS. Come and enjoy a lovely afternoon. Proceeds from the Home-Made teas will go to Isabel Hospice. Parking in Blakes Way.  Admission &#xA3;3, children free. Constantly evolving, plant enthusiast's garden with island beds, densely planted
borders, pond and gravel areas. Much wildlife interest amid many unusual plants. Enjoy also a walk around adjoining Danesbury Nature Reserve with lovely views over local countryside.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Gardens Bromley Hall Standon Sun 3 Oct 2010 14:00 - 17:30]]></title><description><![CDATA[Open as part of the National Garden Scheme. 
Please come along and support Isabel Hospice by visiting these beautiful gardens. Mature 4&#xBD;-acre garden surrounding C16 farmhouse (not open). It is both an architectural and a plantsman's garden with an immaculate kitchen garden. Good use has been made of walls and hedges to shelter borders filled with a mixture of shrubs, foliage plants and unusual perennials. Mown paths through rough grass reveal glimpses of countryside beyond. Petanque court.

Location: 6m W of Bishop's Stortford.  On Standon to Much Hadham Road. SG11 1NY

To find out more about the gardens, click on the link below. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[A Tribute To Fawlty Towers Murder Mystery Fri 19 Mar 2010 19:30]]></title><description><![CDATA[LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING - Join us at the beautiful Manor of Groves Golf and Country Club in High Wych for a hilarious evening of entertainment sponsored by solicitors Pothecary Witham Weld. 
No riff raff or AA Inspectors please, don't mention the war and keep an eye out for Manuel's Siberian Hamster! 
This amazing Murder Mystery is a tribute to the number one voted comedy of all time &#x96; Fawlty Towers and will include a delicious 3 course meal.
Join Basil, Sybil, Manuel, Polly and the Colonel (All played by acclaimed professional actors from Laughlines) for an evening of hysterical comedy! 
Between classic comic moments and the superb 3 course meal, someone will &#x93;get it&#x94;! But who would commit such a crime?
Experience classic sketches from this famous TV show, it will have you reeling with laughter right to the very end!
Tickets &#xA3;50 per person. Please contact Fundraising for tickets on 01707 382500 or email <a href="mailto:lisa.seccombe@isabelhospice.org.uk">lisa.seccombe@isabelhospice.org.uk</a>
]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Mary Gethins Walk Sun 30 May 2010 10:30]]></title><description><![CDATA[This is a very enjoyable walk around Furneux Pelham in aid of Isabel Hospice. The walk starts at 10.30am at The Brewery Tap in Furneaux Pelham. There will be a Hog Roast available to purchase afterwards in the pub garden. If you would like more information and a sponsor form please contact Mary on 01279 777610]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quiz Night Sat 27 Mar 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[A Quiz Night in aid of Isabel Hospice to be held at Memorial Hall, Welham Green AL9 7PG. For more information please call Fran Bassell on 01707 265333 or Meg Dennis on 01707 658531. Tickets cost &#xA3;11 including light refreshments, please bring your own drink and glasses. ]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Social Dance Evening Sat 27 Mar 2010]]></title><description><![CDATA[Social Dance Evening in aid of Isabel Hospice to be held at Newgate Street Village Hall, SG13 8RA. For more information please contact John Hankins on 01707 873894.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:34 GMT</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Open Garden with Tea Sun 11 Apr 2010 14:00 - 17:00]]></title><description><![CDATA[Come and visit the beautiful gardens and enjoy a cup of tea at The Mill House, Tewin AL6 0JQ in aid of Isabel Hospice. Parking is available.]]></description><link><![CDATA[http://www.isabelhospice.org.uk/n8/isabel/Forthcoming-events-Diary-events-2128.asp]]></link><pubDate>Tue, 9 Mar 2010 22:45:34 GMT</pubDate></item></channel></rss>